Today’s Word of the Day is: “good” (n.) Transcription: [ɡʊd] Russian Translation: благо, польза, хорошее Definition: 1. Something that is an advantage or help to a person or situation. 2. Morally good or correct behaviour Example: 1. I think a trip to the beach would do us all a lot of good. 2. This is…
Today’s Word of the Day is: benefit (n.) Transcription: [ˈben.ɪ.fɪt] Russian Translation: преимущество, польза, бонус Definition: 1. An advantage you get from a situation, a helpful or good effect; 2. Advantages that employees get in addition to their salary from the employer (medical insurance, paid leave etc.) Example: 1. The new sports centre will bring…
Today’s Word of the Day is: to commit (v.) Transcription: [kəˈmɪt] Russian Translation: взять на себя обязательство, совершить что-л. Definition: to promise or give your loyalty, time, or money to a particular principle, person, or plan of action Example: 1. The government must commit itself to improving healthcare. 2. Once we have committed to this…
Today’s Word of the Day is: “commitment” (n.) Transcription: [kəˈmɪt.mənt] Russian Translation: намерение, готовность что-л. сделать Definition: 1. A willingness to give your time and energy to something, or a promise or firm decision to do something; 2. Something that you must do or deal with that takes your time Example: 1.…
Today’s Word of the Day is: Transcription: [kənˈvɪnst] Russian Translation: уверенный, убежденный Definition: certain or certain of somebody’s beliefs Example: 1. “He says he’s doing it for our benefit.” — “Hmm, I’m still not convinced.” 2. My grandfather is a convinced concervative. Synonyms: confident, assured, having no doubt
Today’s Word of the Day is: “to involve” (v.) Transcription: [ɪnˈvɒlv] Russian Translation: включать, вовлекать, задействовать Definition: 1. If an activity, situation, etc. involves something, that thing is a part of the activity. 2. To include someone in something, or to make him/her take part in it. Examples: 1. They said that the job would…
Today’s Word of the Day is: “brainchild” (n.) Transcription: [ˈbreɪn.tʃaɪld] Russian Translation: оригинальная идея, детище, замысел Definition: an original idea, plan or invention Example: That enterprise is the brainchild of the trade union movement.
Today’s Word of the Day is: “objective” (n.) Transcription: [əbˈdʒektɪv] Russian Translation: цель, поставленная задача Definition: something that you are planning to do or achieve Example: We need to identify the best ways of attaining our objectives. Synonyms: aim, purpose, target, ambition
Today’s Word of the Day is: “comfort zone” (n.) Transcription: [ˈkʌm.fət ˌzəʊn] Russian Translation: зона комфорта Definition: a situation in which you feel comfortable and you do not have to do anything new or difficult Example: I want to start a new project that is completely outside of my comfort zone. Synonyms: to be in…
Today’s Word of the Day is: “get-together” (n.) Transcription: [ˈɡet.təˌɡeð.ər ] Russian Translation: неофициальная встреча; посиделки, “междусобойчик” Definition: an informal meeting or social occasion Example: She went home for a family get-together over the weekend. Synonyms: gathering, party, informal meeting