Today’s Word of the Day is: “to purify” (v.) Transcription: [pjʊərɪfaɪ] Translation: очищать Meaning: to remove bad substances from something to make it pure Example: We purified the water by boiling it.- Мы очистили воду, вскипятив её. Synonym: clean, make pure, refine
To keep that summer feeling going a bit longer, Moscow is awash in flowers. The annual Flower Fest has covered more than 2,000 venues in colorful, fragrant (ароматный), beautifully designed flower beds, walks, and installations. You can simply (просто) walk among the blooms, but if you want to get more engaged, you can take one…
Preposition Examples Unfortunately, there’s no reliable formula for determining which preposition to use with a particular combination of words. The best way to learn which prepositions go with which words is to read as much high-quality writing as you can and pay attention to which combinations sound right. Here are a few examples of the…
Stop Annoying Everyone With These Common Email Mistakes. Mistake #3: Not Using CC and BCC It’s tempting to send emails with every recipient in the “to:” section, but using the “cc:” and “bcc:” fields can convey information without having to write it, says Holmes. “Adding people on an email in the ‘to:’ heading notes that…
Today’s Word of the Day is: “chaos” (n.) Transcription: [keɪ.ɒs] Translation: хаос, полный беспорядок Meaning: a state of total confusion with no order Example: There was total chaos on the roads. – На дорогах творился полный хаос. Synonym: disorder, disarray
DIY label Krym Mryk has been one of Crimea’s leading lights of electronic since hitting the scene in late 2016. https://www.juno.co.uk/products/stas-karpenkov-yevpatoriya-satellite/683541-01/ DIY label Krym Mryk has been one of Crimea’s leading lights of electronic since hitting the scene in late 2016.Its latest release (релиз), from brand founder Stas Karpenkov, mixes reverberating (отражающийся, создающий эффект эхо)…
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Stop Annoying Everyone With These Common Email Mistakes. Mistake #2: Unclear Subject Lines Avoid putting something generic in the subject line, such as “Hi.” If the subject isn’t clear, [the receiver] might not know what the conversation is about.And don’t forget to change the subject line if the conversation shifts. Emails that are sent to…
Types of Prepositions Prepositions indicate direction, time, location, and spatial relationships, as well as other abstract types of relationships. Direction: Look to the left and you’ll see our destination.- Посмотрите налево и вы увидите нашу цель. Time: We’ve been working since this morning.- Мы работаем с сегодняшнего утра. Location: We saw a movie at the…
Today’s Word of the Day is: “to show off” (phr.) Translation: хвастаться, выпендриваться, похвастаться, хвастать Meaning: to behave in a way that is intended to attract attention or admiration, and that other people often find annoying Example: She just wants to show off her new jewelry. – Она просто хочет похвастаться новыми украшениями. Synonym: to…