Початківці у вивченні англійської, пропоную вашій увазі 5-ту сотню найуживаніших слів англійської мови. Перевірте, чи ви знаєте бодай одне значення кожного з наведених нижче слів! Якщо не знаєте якихось слів, зазирніть у словник або дочекайтесь одного з наступних дописів, де я наведу переклад.
Усі сотні знаходяться ось тут.
Усі ці сотні не призначені для ретельного вивчення найпоширеніших слів, а лише для особистої перевірки самого себе.
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А ось приклади вживання слів цієї сотні. Спробуйте перекласти самостійно.
What are going to buy here?
Money will also go into local development projects in Vietnam.
Two men grappled with a guard at the door.
He cannot speak well that cannot hold his tongue.
How many languages can you speak.
See you later!
The main dangers in this life are the people who want to change everything — or nothing.
Never offer to teach fish to swim.
Oil does not mix with water.
A picture paints a thousand words.
You aren’t using your computer to its full potential.
The best professional musicians start young.
Choose a wife rather by your ear than your eye.
The only access to the village is by boat
This system imposes additional financial burdens on many people.
Confidence of success is almost success.
The government aims to improve public services, especially education.
The garden is turning into a wilderness.
Many international conferences are held in Geneva.
Make sure you keep within the new lower speed limit.
The failure was caused by bad management.
Keep your mouth shut and your eyes open.
A tennis player needs to have very quick reflexes.
The price range is from $100 to $500.
We drove at a steady rate.
There is no reason to complain.
Small travel operators are facing bankruptcy.
He resigned for a variety of reasons.
The boys played video games all day.
Any day of the week is fine.
Health and strength is above all gold.
Judge not according to the appearance.
Where did you learn to cook?
Genes determine the characteristics of every living thing.
The future looks pretty dismal right now.
The site is in close proximity to motorways and an airport.
It may be necessary to make alternative arrangements.
I think your demand for higher wages is perfectly reasonable.
Have you ever been to Australia.
See the following image.
I will have to perform a tax analysis tomorrow.
A little fire is quickly trodden out.
I have cooked a special meal in honor of our visitors.
The insurance company is responsible for this case.
The spider’s bite can cause pain and swelling.
How long is the journey to the coast?
The Democrats will probably lose control of Congress.
Management need to explore ways of improving office security.
True friendship is like sound health.
One rotten apple spoils the whole barrel.
Nothing is more terrible than ignorance in action.
He must be getting near retiring age.
Among the blind the one-eyed man is king.
Bad workmen often blame their tools.
We went ashore when the boat reached the port.
The country gained its independence ten years ago.
They have partnered up for the dance.
The exam went better than I’d dared hope.
Ignorance of the law is no excuse of breaking it.
Plants grow fast in the warmest season.
After the movie we went for a meal in a Chinese restaurant.
The move would cause irreparable harm to the organization.
The doctor keeps a record of all the serious illnesses in the village.
She was disheartened at the result.
The library has a large biology section.
The truck skidded sideways across the road.
His son is a giant of 6 feet already.
Water was dripping onto the floor below.
They’ve lived in this building for the last three years.
A lion at home, a mouse abroad
He didn’t allow any word to escape his lips.
How much cash do you have on you?
In biology class we had to dissect a frog.
She has a clear analytical mind.
Dry wood makes a good blaze.
The path down to evil is easy.
He got quite emotional during the speech.
The hospital has set up a special fund to buy new equipment.
Man does not live by bread alone.
Nothing is certain but death and taxes.
This offer is available for a limited period only.
He taught physics to the students at a college ten years ago.
Failing to plan is planning to fail.
The store will reopen at 9 a.m. on 2 January.
Revenge is a dish best served cold.
The plane did not fly the usual commercial route.
A narrow passage led directly through the house into the garden.
He that hath a full purse never wanted a friend.
I don’t want to get involved.
Provide for the worst, the best will save itself.
The price of wheat had reached an all-time low.
If you wish good advice, consult an old man.
This policy had repeatedly come under strong criticism on Capitol Hill.
The group has no affiliation to any political party.
The receipt is your proof of purchase.
We heard a series of explosions.
