to fancy (v.)

Today’s Word of the Day Is: “to fancy” (v.) Transcription: [ˈfæn.si] Russian Translation: хотеть, представлять, воображать Definition: 1. To want to have or do something. (Informal) 2. To imagine or think that something is so Examples: 1.Do you fancy a drink this evening?  2. He fancies himself as a bit of a singer. 3. Who…

to lack (v.)

Today’s Word of the Day Is: “to lack” (v.) Transcription: [læk] Russian Translation: не хватать, испытывать недостаток в чем-л. Definition: to not have or not have enough of something that is needed or wanted Examples: 1. He just lacks a little confidence. 2. We lack space in this house to store things. 3. Most of…

to make time (ph.)

Today’s Word of the Day Is: “to make time” (phrase) Transcription: [meɪkˈtaɪm] Russian Translation: находить, выделить время, найти возможность Definition: to find time to do something or be with someone in spite of being busy Examples: 1. It’s important to make time to read to your children. 2. Can you make time to meet with…

early bird (n.)

Today’s Word of the Day Is: “early bird” (n.) Transcription: [ˈɜː.li ˌbɜːd] Russian Translation: “ранняя пташка”, один из первых посетителей, участников Definitions: 1. A person who gets up or arrives early. 2. A person who does something early, especially in order to get an advantage such as a cheaper price Examples: 1. I’m an early…

insight (n.)

Today’s Word of the Day is: “insight” (n.) Transcription: [ˈɪnˌsɑɪt] Russian Translation: понимание, представление, (в бизнесе) аналитическая информация  Definition: a clear, deep, and sometimes sudden understanding of a complicated problem or situation, or the ability to have such an understanding Examples: 1. The research affords a new insight into the origins of the universe. 2.…

to feature (v.)

Today’s Word of the Day is: “to feature” (v.) Transcription: [ˈfiː.tʃər] Russian Translation: показывать, представлять, играть главную роль (в фильме, спектакле и т.д.) Definition: to include someone or something as an important part Examples: 1. His latest movie featured an all-star cast. 2. There are too many TV shows featuring politicians who come to the…

in-depth (adj.)

Today’s Word of the Day Is: “in-depth” (adj.) Transcription: [ˈɪn.depθ] Russian Translation: глубокий, подробный, доскональный Definition: done carefully and in great detail Examples: 1. After that an in-depth examination of the coverage has to be done. 2. This is a well-written and in-depth text as well as a valuable resource. Synonyms: thorough, detailed, deep, comprehensive

input (n.)

Today’s Word of the Day Is: “input” (n.) Transcription: [ˈɪn.pʊt] Russian Translation: вклад, инвестиция; (комп.) вход  Definitions: 1. Information, money, or energy that is put into a system, organization, or machine so it can operate. 2. Help, ideas, or knowledge that someone gives to a project. 3. A part that carries information to a computer.…

showcase (n.)

Today’s Word of the Day Is: “showcase” (n.) Transcription: [ʃəʊ.keɪs] Russian Translation: выставка-презентация, витрина Definition: 1. A place or event where something, especially something new, can be shown or performed. 2. In a store, museum, etc., a glass box in which products or objects can be displayed.  Example: 1. The North American International Auto Show…

creativity (n.)

Today’s Word of the Day Is: “creativity” (n.) Transcription: [kriːeɪˈtɪvəti] Russian Translation: творческие способности Definition: the ability to produce new ideas or things using skill and imagination Examples: 1. Human creativity can provide limitless opportunities. 2. We noticed that youth creativity is essential to social development. Synonyms: originality, imagination, artistic skill