«Чувство и чувствительность»: 40 слов, которые стоит выучить перед чтением
Sense and Sensibility
40 слов из книги «Чувство и чувствительность» (Jane Austen): 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.
affection/əˈfɛkʃən/привязанность, любовь91 раз в книге
He meant not to be unkind, however, and, as a mark of his affection for the three girls, he left them a thousand pounds apiece.
till/ˈtɪɫ/до, до тех пор пока82 раза в книге
… but she had had no opportunity, till the present, of showing them with how little attention to the comfort of other people she could act when occasion required it.
behaviour/bɪˈheɪvjɝ/поведение64 раза в книге
His attentive behaviour to herself and his sisters convinced her that their welfare was dear to him, and, for a long time, she firmly relied on the liberality of his intentions.
acquaintance/əˈkweɪntəns/знакомая, знакомый64 раза в книге
… for many generations, they had lived in so respectable a manner as to engage the general good opinion of their surrounding acquaintance.
cottage/ˈkɑtədʒ/небольшой дом58 раз в книге
He understood that she was in need of a dwelling; and though the house he now offered her was merely a cottage, he assured her that everything should be done to it which she might think necessary …
oblige/əˈbɫaɪdʒ/быть обязанный|обязанным51 раз в книге
Chagrined and surprised, they were obliged, though unwillingly, to turn back, for no shelter was nearer than their own house.
delight/dɪˈɫaɪt/восторг, наслаждение, удовольствие44 раза в книге
A continuance in a place where everything reminded her of former delight, was exactly what suited her mind.
kindness/ˈkaɪndnəs/доброжелательность, доброта, любезность42 раза в книге
As such, however, they were treated by her with quiet civility; and by her husband with as much kindness as he could feel towards anybody beyond himself, his wife, and their child.
carriage/ˈkæɹɪdʒ/карета, воз, повозка41 раз в книге
They will have no carriage, no horses, and hardly any servants; they will keep no company, and can have no expenses of any kind!
distress/dɪˈstɹɛs/бедствие, беда38 раз в книге
A present of fifty pounds, now and then, will prevent their ever being distressed for money, and will, I think, be amply discharging my promise to my father.”
attachment/əˈtætʃmənt/приложение, верность, вложение37 раз в книге
His attachment to them all increased.
regret/ɹəˈɡɹɛt/сожалеть, жалеть37 раз в книге
The time may come when Harry will regret that so large a sum was parted with.
spite/ˈspaɪt/враждебность, злость, недоброжелательность35 раз в книге
It is evident, in spite of his frequent attention to her while she draws, that in fact he knows nothing of the matter.
fancy/ˈfænsi/мечта, фантазия34 раза в книге
But in sorrow she must be equally carried away by her fancy, and as far beyond consolation as in pleasure she was beyond alloy.
invitation/ˌɪnvɪˈteɪʃən/приглашение34 раза в книге
… as no plan appeared so eligible to Mrs. Dashwood as remaining there till she could accommodate herself with a house in the neighbourhood, his invitation was accepted.
afterwards/ˈæftɝwɝdz/после, потом, впоследствии33 раза в книге
By his own marriage, likewise, which happened soon afterwards, he added to his wealth.
instantly/ˈɪnstəntɫi/сразу31 раз в книге
She gave her an answer which marked her contempt, and instantly left the room, resolving that …
countenance/ˈkaʊntənəns/выражение лица28 раз в книге
… which are uncommonly good, and the general sweetness of his countenance, is perceived.
charm/ˈtʃɑɹm/околдовывать, зачаровывать, зачаровать28 раз в книге
He must enter into all my feelings; the same books, the same music must charm us both.
favour/ˈfeɪvɝ/милость27 раз в книге
Mrs. Dashwood had been informed by her husband of the solemn promise on the part of his son in their favour, which gave comfort to his last earthly reflections.
misery/ˈmɪzɝi/беда, горе, мука27 раз в книге
… it was a blessing, in comparison of the misery of continuing her daughter-in-law’s guest; and to remove forever from that beloved place would be less painful than to inhabit or visit it while such a woman was its mistress.
exceedingly/ɪkˈsidɪŋɫi/крайне26 раз в книге
… I venture to pronounce that his mind is well-informed, enjoyment of books exceedingly great, his imagination lively …
acquaint/əˈkweɪnt/ознакомить26 раз в книге
Mrs. Dashwood now took pains to get acquainted with him.
dispose/dɪˈspoʊz/расположен26 раз в книге
He was not an ill-disposed young man, unless to be rather cold hearted and rather selfish is to be ill-disposed …
likewise/ˈɫaɪˌkwaɪz/аналогично, подобно, подобным образом26 раз в книге
Mrs. John Dashwood wished it likewise; but in the meanwhile, till one of these superior blessings could be attained, it would have quieted her ambition to see him driving a barouche.
favourite/ˈfeɪvɝɪt/любимчик, любимец, фаворит25 раз в книге
Mrs. John Dashwood had never been a favourite with any of her husband’s family; but she had had no opportunity …
endeavour/ɪnˈdɛvɝ/пробовать25 раз в книге
You are endeavouring to disarm me by reason, and to convince me against my will.
agreeable/əˈɡɹiəbəɫ/приятный, милый25 раз в книге
She believed the regard to be mutual; but she required greater certainty of it to make Marianne’s conviction of their attachment agreeable to her.
disappointment/ˌdɪsəˈpɔɪntmənt/разочарование, неприятность25 раз в книге
The old gentleman died: his will was read, and like almost every other will, gave as much disappointment as pleasure.
exertion/ɪɡˈzɝʃən/усилие24 раза в книге
… and treat her with proper attention; and could strive to rouse her mother to similar exertion, and encourage her to similar forbearance.
curiosity/ˌkjʊɹiˈɑsəti/любознательность24 раза в книге
… to give the name of the young man who was Elinor’s particular favourite, which had been long a matter of great curiosity to her, Margaret answered by looking at her sister …
earnest/ˈɝnɪst/серьёзный, ревностный, убедительный23 раза в книге
… and an opportunity now offering of disposing of her carriage, she agreed to sell that likewise at the earnest advice of her eldest daughter.
scarcely/ˈskɛɹsɫi/вряд ли, еле, еле-еле23 раза в книге
“My love, it will be scarcely a separation.
unfortunate/ənˈfɔɹtʃənət/невезучий, несчастный, несчастливый23 раза в книге
The friendliness of his disposition made him happy in accommodating those, whose situation might be considered, in comparison with the past, as unfortunate.
spare/ˈspɛɹ/миловать, помиловать, пощадить23 раза в книге
he could spare so considerable a sum with little inconvenience.”
merit/ˈmɛɹət/достоинство, заслуга23 раза в книге
For their brother’s sake, too, for the sake of his own heart, she rejoiced; and she reproached herself for being unjust to his merit before, in believing him incapable of generosity.
affectionate/əˈfɛkʃənət/любящий, нежный22 раза в книге
She had an excellent heart; —her disposition was affectionate, and her feelings were strong …
esteem/əˈstim/чтить, почитать, уважать22 раза в книге
“You may esteem him.”
admiration/ˌædmɝˈeɪʃən/обожание22 раза в книге
Music seems scarcely to attract him, and though he admires Elinor’s drawings very much, it is not the admiration of a person who can understand their worth.
temper/ˈtɛmpɝ/нрав, темперамент, характер22 раза в книге
… severe; but his temper was cheerful and sanguine; and he might reasonably hope to live many years …
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