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Heterofatalism
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| contentious — спірний, суперечливий | likely to cause disagreement or controversy; characterized by disputes and arguments |
| an allegiance — вірність, відданість | loyalty or commitment to a group, cause, or individual, often involving a sense of duty |
| a heterofatalism — гетерофаталізм (віра в приреченість гетеростосунків) | a belief that one's fate is determined by external forces, particularly in the context of heterosexual relationships |
| to lament (v) — оплакувати, жалкувати | to express deep sorrow or regret |
| indefinable — невизначуваний, такий, що неможливо чітко описати | something that cannot be clearly described or categorized due to its complexity or ambiguity |
| pronounced — виразний, чітко помітний | strongly marked or noticeable; easily recognized or distinguished from others |
| another nail in the coffin — ще один цвях у труну | an additional factor contributing to the failure or demise of something already in decline |
| a spinster — стара діва | an unmarried woman, especially one who is older and considered unlikely to marry |
| to obscure — приховувати | making something difficult to see or understand, often by covering or hiding it |
| a cautionary tale — повчальна історія | a story intended to warn others about potential dangers or pitfalls associated with certain behaviors |
| to straddle — стояти/сидіти верхи; вагатися між двома позиціями | to sit or stand with one leg on each side of something, or to be unable to decide which of two opinions about a subject is better, and so partly support both opinions |
| coveted — бажаний, заповітний | greatly desired or wished for, often implying envy towards those who possess it |
| a clout — вплив, авторитет | power and influence over other people or events |