Tix (inf.)
Today’s Word of the Day is: “tix” (inf.) Transcription: [tɪks] Russian Translation: билеты Definition: tickets (informal) Example: We got tix for the game tomorrow.
to upstage (v.)
Today’s Word of the Day is: “to upstage” (v.) Transcription: [ʌpˈsteɪdʒ] Russian Translation: затмить, превзойти Definition: to do something that takes people’s attention away from someone or something and gives it to you instead Example: You mustn’t upstage the bride. Synonym: to outshine
Hoax (n.)
Today’s Word of the Day is: “hoax” (n.) Transcription: [həʊks] Russian Translation: надувательство, ложная тревога Definition: a trick in which someone tries to make people believe something that is not true Example: The police said the bomb threat was a hoax. Synonym: trick
to undertake (v.)
Today’s Word of the Day is: “to undertake” (v.) Transcription: [ˌʌn.dəˈteɪk] Russian Translation: предпринимать, браться за что-либо Definition: to do or begin to do something, especially something that will take a long time or be difficult Example: She undertook to complete the project in six months. Synonyms: tackle, take on
to hesitate (v.)
Today’s Word of the Day is: “to hesitate” (v.) Transcription: [ˈhezɪteɪt] Russian Translation: колебаться Definition: to pause before you do or say something, often because you are uncertain or nervous about it Example: She hesitated slightly before answering the detective’s question. Synonyms: be uncertain, be hesitant
to investigate (v.)
Today’s Word of the Day is: “to investigate” (v.) Transcription: [ɪnˈvestɪɡeɪt] Russian Translation: расследовать Definition: to examine a crime, problem, statement, etc. carefully, especially to discover the truth Example: The UN is investigating new methods of population control . Synonyms: enquire into, look into, inspect
Taxing (adj.)
Today’s Word of the Day is: “taxing” (adj.) Transcription: [ˈtæk.sɪŋ] Russian Translation: обременительный, тяжёлый, трудный Definition: difficult and needing a lot of thought or effort to do or understand Example: The job turned out to be more taxing than I’d expected. Synonyms: demanding, challenging
to hibernate (v.)
Today’s Word of the Day is: “to hibernate” (v.) Transcription: [ˈhaɪ.bə.neɪt] Russian Translation: зимовать, находиться в зимней спячке Definition: If an animal hibernates, it goes to sleep for the winter. Example: Bears must eat a lot of food before they hibernate in their caves. Synonyms: lie dormant, winter, overwinter
Workable (adj.)
Today’s Word of the Day is: “workable” (adj.) Transcription: [ˈwɜːkəbl] Russian Translation: осуществимый Definition: A workable plan or system can be used or done easily and is effective Example: I think the plan is quite workable. Synonyms: possible, practical, feasible
Get cracking (phr.)
Today’s Word of the Day is: “get cracking” (phr.) Russian Translation: поторопиться, начать двигаться Definition: to start doing something quickly Example: Get cracking, or we’ll miss the train. Synonyms: hurry, start on, begin