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B2 · Pre-advanced15 min
War and peace
Learn 5 words for thematic vocabulary: ceasefire, peace talks, civilian, refugee, withdraw.
ceasefire /ˈsiːsfaɪə/
припинення вогню, zawieszenie broni, Waffenstillstand, alto el fuego, cessez-le-feu, cessate il fuoco, cessar-fogo, ateşkes, وقف إطلاق النار, 停火, 停戦, 휴전, युद्धविराम, κατάπαυση του πυρός, příměří, încetarea focului, staakt-het-vuren, vapenvila, הפסקת אש, ცეცხლის შეწყვეტა
An agreement to stop fighting for a period.
“Both sides agreed to a temporary ceasefire.”
peace talks /ˈpiːs tɔːks/
мирні переговори, rozmowy pokojowe, Friedensgespräche, conversaciones de paz, pourparlers de paix, colloqui di pace, negociações de paz, barış görüşmeleri, محادثات السلام, 和平谈判, 和平交渉, 평화 회담, शांति वार्ता, ειρηνευτικές συνομιλίες, mírové rozhovory, discuții de pace, vredesbesprekingen, fredssamtal, שיחות שלום, სამშვიდობო მოლაპარაკებები
Discussions intended to end a conflict.
“Representatives met for peace talks in a neutral country.”
civilian /səˈvɪljən/
цивільна особа, cywilny, Zivilist, civil, civil, civile, civil, sivil, مدني, 平民, 民間人, 민간인, नागरिक, πολίτης, civilní, civilă, civiel, civil, אזרחית, სამოქალაქო
A person who is not a member of the armed forces.
“The injured civilian was taken to hospital.”
refugee /ˌrefjʊˈdʒiː/
біженець, uchodźca, Flüchtling, refugiado, réfugié, rifugiato, refugiado, mülteci, لاجئ, 难民, 難民, 난민, शरणार्थी, πρόσφυγας, uprchlík, refugiat, vluchteling, flykting, פליט, ლტოლვილი
A person forced to leave their country because of war or persecution.
“The charity helped a refugee find safe accommodation.”
withdraw /wɪðˈdrɔː/
вивести, wycofać się, zurückziehen, retirar, se retirer, ritirare, retirar, çekilmek, انسحاب, 撤回, 撤退する, 철수하다, वापस लेना, αποσύρω, stáhnout, retrage, terugtrekken, dra sig tillbaka, לסגת, ამოღება
To move troops away from an area.
“The agreement requires both armies to withdraw their troops.”
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Choose the word: An agreement to stop fighting for a period.
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Correct answer: ceasefire
ceasefire: An agreement to stop fighting for a period. Example: Both sides agreed to a temporary ceasefire.
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Correct answer: peace talks
peace talks: Discussions intended to end a conflict. Example: Representatives met for peace talks in a neutral country.
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civilian: A person who is not a member of the armed forces. Example: The injured civilian was taken to hospital.
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refugee: A person forced to leave their country because of war or persecution. Example: The charity helped a refugee find safe accommodation.
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withdraw: To move troops away from an area. Example: The agreement requires both armies to withdraw their troops.
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Choose the word: An agreement to stop fighting for a period.
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Correct answer: ceasefire
ceasefire: An agreement to stop fighting for a period. Example: Both sides agreed to a temporary ceasefire.
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Correct answer: peace talks
peace talks: Discussions intended to end a conflict. Example: Representatives met for peace talks in a neutral country.
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Correct answer: civilian
civilian: A person who is not a member of the armed forces. Example: The injured civilian was taken to hospital.
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Correct answer: refugee
refugee: A person forced to leave their country because of war or persecution. Example: The charity helped a refugee find safe accommodation.
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Correct answer: withdraw
withdraw: To move troops away from an area. Example: The agreement requires both armies to withdraw their troops.
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Correct answer: ceasefire
ceasefire: An agreement to stop fighting for a period. Example: Both sides agreed to a temporary ceasefire.
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Correct answer: peace talks
peace talks: Discussions intended to end a conflict. Example: Representatives met for peace talks in a neutral country.
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Correct answer: civilian
civilian: A person who is not a member of the armed forces. Example: The injured civilian was taken to hospital.
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Correct answer: refugee
refugee: A person forced to leave their country because of war or persecution. Example: The charity helped a refugee find safe accommodation.
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Correct answer: withdraw
withdraw: To move troops away from an area. Example: The agreement requires both armies to withdraw their troops.
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