«Маленькие женщины»: 40 слов, которые стоит выучить перед чтением
Little Women; Or, Meg, Jo, Beth, and Amy
40 слов из книги «Маленькие женщины» (Луиза Мэй Олкотт): автор повторяет их снова и снова, а в 4000 самых частых слов английского они не входят. Выучите их заранее, и первые главы пойдут гораздо легче. У каждого слова есть транскрипция, перевод и предложение из книги.
till/ˈtɪɫ/до, до тех пор пока193 раза в книге
… is never satisfied, and worries you till you're ready to fly out of the window or cry?"
spite/ˈspaɪt/враждебность, злость, недоброжелательность79 раз в книге
"You said the other day, you thought we were a deal happier than the King children, for they were fighting and fretting all the time, in spite of their money."
tender/ˈtɛndɝ/нежный, уязвимый, чувствительный73 раза в книге
"Your hands are bigger than mine, and you will stretch my glove dreadfully," began Meg, whose gloves were a tender point with her.
charm/ˈtʃɑɹm/обаяние, очарование, чары62 раза в книге
… and made much of him, and he found something very charming in the innocent companionship of these simple-hearted girls.
splendid/ˈspɫɛndɪd/великолепный, превосходный58 раз в книге
"I don't see how you can write and act such splendid things, Jo.
sober/ˈsoʊbɝ/трезвый48 раз в книге
Every one thought soberly for a minute; then Meg announced …
delight/dɪˈɫaɪt/восторг, наслаждение, удовольствие46 раз в книге
Beth ate no more, but crept away, to sit in her shadowy corner and brood over the delight to come, till the others were ready.
amuse/əmˈjuz/забавлять, позабавить, развлечь44 раза в книге
She could not roam about and amuse herself, for the burnt breadth would show, so she stared at people rather forlornly till the dancing began.
dreadful/ˈdɹɛdfəɫ/страшный, ужасный, кошмарный44 раза в книге
"It's so dreadful to be poor!"
fancy/ˈfænsi/мечта, фантазия43 раза в книге
asked Jo, delighted with the fancy which lent a little romance to the very dull task of doing her duty.
sofa/ˈsoʊfə/диван, канапе, кушетка41 раз в книге
… and have everything ready," said Meg, looking over the presents which were collected in a basket and kept under the sofa, ready to be produced at the proper time.
parlor/ˈpɑɹɫɝ/приёмная40 раз в книге
… and clattering everything she touched; Beth trotted to and fro between parlor and kitchen, quiet and busy …
sorrow/ˈsɑɹoʊ/грусть, скорбь, горе40 раз в книге
Let's hear the sound of the baby-pianny," said Hannah, who always took a share in the family joys and sorrows.
exclaim/ɪkˈskɫeɪm/воскликнуть, восклицать, вскрикивать40 раз в книге
exclaimed Jo.
delightful/dɪˈɫaɪtfəɫ/восхитительный, очаровательный, приятный39 раз в книге
… motherly lady, with a "can-I-help-you" look about her which was truly delightful.
fond/ˈfɑnd/любящий, нежный39 раз в книге
… and conquer themselves so beautifully, that when I come back to them I may be fonder and prouder than ever of my little women."
ashamed/əˈʃeɪmd/пристыженный, совестно, стыдно38 раз в книге
Everybody sniffed when they came to that part; Jo wasn't ashamed of the great tear that dropped off the end of her nose, and Amy never minded the rumpling of her curls as she hid her face on her mother's shoulder and sobbed out …
queer/ˈkwɪɹ/странный36 раз в книге
Fortunately it was early, and they went through back streets, so few people saw them, and no one laughed at the queer party.
bonnet/ˈbɑnət/капор, чепчик, чепец34 раза в книге
She was not elegantly dressed, but a noble-looking woman, and the girls thought the gray cloak and unfashionable bonnet covered the most splendid mother in the world.
temper/ˈtɛmpɝ/нрав, темперамент, характер34 раза в книге
… but do my duty here instead of wanting to be somewhere else," said Jo, thinking that keeping her temper at home was a much harder task than facing a rebel or two down South.
patience/ˈpeɪʃəns/терпение, терпеливость34 раза в книге
Boys are trying enough to human patience, goodness knows!
lively/ˈɫaɪvɫi/живой, оживлённый, искристый33 раза в книге
… hopeful letter, full of lively descriptions of camp life, marches …
sketch/ˈskɛtʃ/очерк33 раза в книге
As young readers like to know "how people look," we will take this moment to give them a little sketch of the four sisters, who sat knitting away in the twilight …
seldom/ˈsɛɫdəm/изредка, редко33 раза в книге
Elizabeth—or Beth, as every one called her—was a rosy, smooth-haired, bright-eyed girl of thirteen, with a shy manner, a timid voice, and a peaceful expression, which was seldom disturbed.
despair/dɪˈspɛɹ/безнадёжность, отчаяние, тлен32 раза в книге
Jo gave a despairing groan, and Meg laughed outright, while Beth let her bread burn as she watched the fun, with interest.
hop/ˈhɑp/прыжок, скачок31 раз в книге
… Jo did "tell on," all about their plays and plans, their hopes and fears for father, and the most interesting events of the little world in which the sisters lived.
regret/ɹəˈɡɹɛt/сожаление31 раз в книге
I'm so sorry, but the tongs were too hot, and so I've made a mess," groaned poor Jo, regarding the black pancakes with tears of regret.
softly/ˈsɔfɫi/тихо31 раз в книге
No one but Beth could get much music out of the old piano; but she had a way of softly touching the yellow keys, and making a pleasant accompaniment to the simple songs they sung.
silly/ˈsɪɫi/глупый, дурной, тупой31 раз в книге
"I knew you'd hurt your feet with those silly shoes.
peep/ˈpip/заглядывать, подглядывать30 раз в книге
Jo saw a big red-headed youth approaching her corner, and fearing he meant to engage her, she slipped into a curtained recess, intending to peep and enjoy herself in peace.
decidedly/ˌdɪˈsaɪdədɫi/решительно30 раз в книге
"I shall get a nice box of Faber's drawing-pencils; I really need them," said Amy decidedly.
bless/ˈbɫɛs/благословить, благословлять30 раз в книге
… all join in a joyful chorus, and the curtain falls upon the lovers kneeling to receive Don Pedro's blessing in attitudes of the most romantic grace.
kindly/ˈkaɪndɫi/благожелательно, добродушно29 раз в книге
Mrs. Gardiner, a stately old lady, greeted them kindly, and handed them over to the eldest of her six daughters.
rosy/ˈɹoʊzi/розовый29 раз в книге
… and all sat looking at and talking about them, while the east grew rosy with the coming day.
spoiltиспорченный29 раз в книге
… and Jo wandered through the airs at her own sweet will, always coming out at the wrong place with a croak or a quaver that spoilt the most pensive tune.
gown/ˈɡaʊn/платье29 раз в книге
"I hate to think I've got to grow up, and be Miss March, and wear long gowns, and look as prim as a China-aster!
cheerful/ˈtʃɪɹfəɫ/весёлый28 раз в книге
The four young faces on which the firelight shone brightened at the cheerful words, but darkened again as Jo said sadly,—
pillow/ˈpɪɫoʊ/подушка28 раз в книге
"Look under your pillows, Christmas morning, and you will find your guide-book," replied Mrs. March.
pardon/ˈpɑɹdən/прощение27 раз в книге
I beg your pardon for being so rude, but sometimes you forget to put down the curtain at the window where the flowers are …
sunshine/ˈsənˌʃaɪn/солнечный свет, солнце27 раз в книге
A quick, bright smile went round like a streak of sunshine.
Переводы: WikDict, English to Russian (Wiktionary, CC-BY-SA), with the Mueller dictionary for words it lacks Транскрипция: ipa-dict (MIT), по данным Викисловаря.
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