Today’s Word of the Day Is: “demanding” (adj.) Transcription: [dɪˈmɑːn.dɪŋ] Russian Translation: трудоемкий, затратный, строгий Definition: needing a lot of attention, effort, or time Examples: 1. I like a nice light novel to read when I’m on holiday – nothing too demanding. 2. Police work is physically demanding and stressful. Synonyms: difficult, complicated, challenging
Today’s Word of the Day Is: “To Connive” (v.) Transcription: [kəˈnaɪv] Russian Translation: содействовать, смотреть сквозь пальцы Definition: 1. To plan secretly and dishonestly for something to happen that will be to your advantage. 2. To allow something bad to happen although you know about it Examples: 1. The officials allegedly connived to take public…
Today’s Word of the Day is: “influential” (adj.) Transcription: [ˌɪn.fluˈen.ʃəl] Russian Translation: влиятельный, авторитетный Definition: having a lot of influence on someone or something Example: 1. She wanted to work for a big and influential (= powerful) newspaper. 2. He is one of the most influential figures in the government. Synonyms: powerful, important, high-profile
Today’s Word of the Day is: “to foresee” (v.) Transcription: [fɔː(r)ˈsiː] Russian Translation: предвидеть, знать заранее Definition: to see or know something that will happen in the future Example: 1. I don’t foresee any difficulties so long as we keep within budget. 2. It is difficult to foresee with certainty what type of questions might…
Today’s Word of the Day is: “to build on” (phrasal verb) Transcription: [ˈbɪld ‘ɒn] Russian Translation: брать что-л. за основу, развивать далее Definition: to use a success or achievement as a base from which to achieve more success Example: 1. We must build on our reputation to expand the business. 2. A good relationship is…
Today’s Word of the Day is: “concern” (n.) Transcription: [kənˈsɜːn] Russian Translation: обеспокоенность чем-л.; вопрос, который необходимо решить Definition: a worried or nervous feeling about something, or something that makes you feel worried Example: Many people have voiced concern over the proposed changes in the law. Synonyms: worry, anxiety, preoccupation
Today’s Word of the Day is: “interaction” (n.) Transcription: [ˌɪn.təˈræk.ʃən] Russian Translation: взаимодействие Definition: the activity of being with and talking to other people, and the way that people react to each other Example: Jobs that involve a degree of social interaction are usually more satisfying. Synonyms: communication, contact, discourse
Today’s Word of the Day is: to appreciate (v.) Transcription: [əˈpriː.ʃi.eɪt] Russian Translation: ценить, отдавать должное, быть благодарным Definition: 1. To recognize how good someone or something is and to value him, her, or it 2. Used when you are thanking someone or showing that you are grateful Examples: 1. I began to appreciate the…
Today’s Word of the Day is: “diverse” (adj.) Transcription: [daɪˈvɜːs] Russian Translation: разнообразный, отличный от Definition: 1. Including many different types of people or things; 2. Varied or different Examples: 1. New York is a very culturally diverse city. 2. There is a diverse range of opinion on the issue. Synonyms: different, various, contrasting
Today’s Word of the Day is: “venue” (n.) Transcription: [ˈven.juː] Russian Translation: место проведения, площадка мероприятия Definition: the place where a public event or meeting happens Example: The hotel is an ideal venue for conferences and business meetings. Synonyms: place, location, setting