The election is nearly here. Whose side are you on?

dub – дАб

to give something or someone a particular name, especially describing what you think of it, him, or her:

She was dubbed by the newspapers "the Angel of Death". \ At age 21 Ella Fitzgerald was dubbed "The First Lady of Swing."

to change the sounds and speech on a film or television programme, especially to a different language:

I'd rather watch a movie with subtitles than one dubbed into English.

To conceal his identity, the man's voice has been dubbed over (= an actor speaks his words).

Given its\your – учитывая его\твоё

Given its great diversity, it is hard to think how it could have been otherwise. \ The Thai Astronomical Society said the meteor seen from Bangkok could be identified as a fireball given its brightness
Given your symptoms, I would advise that you go to a hospital for an evaluation.

Albeit - although:

The evening was very pleasant, albeit a little quiet.

He tried, albeit without success.

Project – прОджект

noun a piece of planned work or an activity that is finished over a period of timeand intended to achieve a particular purpose:

the Kings Cross housing project

a scientific research project

verb проджЕкт to calculate an amount or number expected in the future from information already known:

[ + to infinitive ] Government spending is projected to rise by three percent next year.

project something A growth rate of 4% is projected for next year.

project something to do something The unemployment rate has been projected to fall.

to throw or direct something forwards, with force:

90 percent of the projected missiles will hit their target.

If you project a particular quality, that quality is what most people noticeabout you:

Recently the president has sought to project a much tougher image.

To project is also to speak or sing loudly and clearly:

Singers are used to projecting their voices.

project something to do something The unemployment rate has been projected to fall.

Range

Noun LIMIT

​[ C/U ] the level to which something is limited, or the area within which something operates:

[ C ] a wide range of subjects

[ C ] The coat was beautiful, but way out of my price range.

[ C ] I like temperatures in the 60s and 70s, somewhere in that range.

a set of similar or related things:

We offer a wide range of options.

The clinic provides a full range of medical services.

a set of similar or related things:

We offer a wide range of options.

The clinic provides a full range of medical services.

verbto be limited to a particular length, amount, or area:

Prices range from $50 to $250.

Our discussions ranged over many issues.

Chant – чАнт юк \ чЭнт юс

to sing a prayer or song to a simple tune, or to repeat or sing a word or phrase continuously:

[ I ] We sat for hours listening to the chanting.

noun a word or phrase that is repeated many times:

The fans started to sing the familiar football chant, "Here we go, here we go, here we go!"

Making sure – убедившисьMaking sure that their voices were heard, hundreds marched through big cities using anti-Trump slogans and shouting insults at the newly-elected president.


Highlight – хайлайт

to attract attention to or emphasize something important:

The report highlights the need for improved safety.

The spelling mistakes in the text had been highlighted in green.

the best or most exciting, entertaining, or interesting part of something:

Highlights of the match will be shown after the news.

Iconic – айкОник

very famous or popular, especially being considered to represent particularopinions or a particular time:

John Lennon gained iconic status following his death. \ They were useful for taking pictures of yourself or of a group while also capturing the sight behind you, such as at iconic places.

relating to or characteristic of a famous person or thing that representssomething of importance:

Scenes of Parisians dancing in the streets remain iconic images from World War II.


extendable – икстЕндбл

Something that is extendable can be made longer:

an extendable ladder

The lease on the office is extendable.\ The extendable selfie stick was also easier than having to ask someone to take your picture for you.

Extend verb

to reach, continue, or stretch:

[ I ] Farmland extends for miles in every direction.

[ I ] The meeting extended into the late hours of the night.

[ T ] He extended his hand to greet me.

to add to something in order to make it longer; increase:

The store has recently extended its hours.

I might have extended this essay to include more information.

[ I usually + adv/prep ] to reach, stretch, or continue:

The Sahara Desert extends for miles.

The path extends beyond the end of the road.

Rain is expected to extend to (= arrive in) all parts of the country by this evening.

The effects of this legislation will extend (= reach) further than the government intends.

to offer or give something to someone:

I should like to extend my thanksto you for your kindness.

The chairperson extended a warm welcometo the guest speaker.

The government is extending aid to people who have been affected by the earthquake.

[ + two objects ] The bank has agreed to extend us money/extend money to us (= lend us money) to buy our house.

to include or affect someone or something:

Parking restrictions do not extend to disabled people.

Her new-found tolerance does not extend to single mothers.

The invitation did not extend to family members.

to cause someone to use all their ability:

She feels that her job doesn't extend her enough.

One reason may be that people do not need more than one selfie stick. (Одной из причин может быть то)

It had to be a short event since the border cannot be open for very long. (Поскольку)

The 84-year old man noticed a shop assistant who was shouting after a man dressed in black.(Кричать вслед)

Kick in

to start to have an effect or to start operating:

The county will be able to spend more when a new tax kicks in next year.\ Then his instincts kicked in.

Downside

a disadvantage of a situation:

The downside of living here, of course, is that it is expensive.

Unemployment, inflation, and greater inequality are often the downside of a market economy.\ It’s a great plan – the downside is that it’s going to cost a lot of money.

Make it through

Someone trying to quit smoking will say,"I don't know if I can make it through the day without a cigarette".

Help me make it through the night" in other words: "help me survive the night without you".

People think that he ate virtually nothing apart from a few wild plants , but aside from hunger, he fortunately suffered no major injuries aside from some infected cuts on his feet. ( фактически\практически ничего кроме, помимо)


In the first case we are talking about the one and only hospital I must have gone to because there is only one in the area ()

The Australian entered a national park on Borneo Island on the twentieth(твентиез) of October and people reported him missing five days later. (20 октября)

Argue about something: you are arguing about an opinion or something philosophical, and which person is right. It is more abstract.
"They argued about politics"
"They argued about the meaning of life"
In those two sentences generally argue over would sound weird.

Argue over: they are arguing over some object (who gets it) or who has to do something. it is more personal, related to some outcome that will happen after the argument.
"They argued over whose turn it was to do the dishes" (I suppose you could also use argue about here, but personally I find argue over is more natural).
"They argued over the last piece of cake" = they are fighting over who will get to eat it. However: "They argued about the last piece of cake" = they disagree about some characteristic of the cake: maybe they argued about whether it was tasty or not.

Thrust a knife or other pointed weapon into (someone) so as to wound or kill.(таким образом). We took off our shoes so as to avoid scratching thenewly finished floors.(In order to)

Ordeal – Одил

a very unpleasant and painful or difficult experience:

The hostages' ordeal came to an end when soldiers stormed the building.

She looked pale and drawn after her ordeal.

He made little of his ordeal.

I'm sorry to put you through this ordeal.

To the surprise of doctors, he walked into a hospital with a knife protrudingfrom his head (К удивлению врачей)


A Chinese man lost an ear during a tragic car accident and ever since felt incomplete. (И с тех пор)

Pioneer – пАинир

a person who is one of the first people to do something:

one of the pioneers of modern science

a pioneer heart surgeon

a person who goes to an area and builds a house, begins a farm, etc.:

The pioneers went west across North America, cutting down forests and planting new crops.

verb to be one of the first people to do something:

It was universities that pioneered these new industries.\ He pioneered the design of the Internet.

Adjective pioneering To begin the pioneering procedure(просИджа)

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