Today’s Word of the Day is: “confident” (adj.) Transcription: [ˈkɒn.fɪ.dənt] Russian Translation: уверенный в себе Definition: Being certain of your abilities or having trust in people, plans, or the future Example: Be a bit more confident in yourself! — Будьте увереннее в себе! Synonyms: self-assured, certain, assertive
Today’s Word of the Day Is: “rewarding” (adj.) Transcription: [rɪˈwɔːr.dɪŋ] Russian Translation: приносящий хороший результат, вознаграждаемый Definition: 1. Something that gives you a feeling of satisfaction and pleasure; 2. Providing a lot of money for a person, company, or organization. Example: Our journey to Austria was a very rewarding experience. — Путешествие в Австрию принесло…
Today’s Word of the Day Is: “to juggle” (v.) Transcription: [ˈdʒʌɡ(ə)l] Russian Translation: жонглировать; чередовать, совмещать, делать одновременно Definitions: 1. To keep objects in the air; 2. To hold several things; 3. To do many things at once Example: Many women find it hard to juggle a family and a career. — Многим женщинам трудно…
Today’s Word of the Day is: “speak volumes” (phrase) Transcription: [ˌspi:k’vɔlju:mz] Russian Translation: говорить о многом, лучше любых слов, выражать все без слов Definition: to make an opinion, characteristic, or situation very clear without the use of words Example: The very smallest gesture can speak volumes. — Даже самый незначительный жест может говорить об очень…
Today’s Word of the Day Is: “casual” (adj.) Transcription: [ˈkæʒ.ju.əl] Russian Translation: повседневный, удобный (об одежде); непринужденный Definitions: 1. Not serious or considered, or done by chance, not regular; 2. Relaxed in style or manner. Example: It was just a casual comment, I didn’t mean it to be taken so seriously. — Это был случайный…
Today’s Word of the Day is: “obstacle” (n.) Transcription: [ˈɒb.stə.kəl] Translation: препятствие, преграда Meaning: something that makes it difficult for you to go somewhere or to succeed at something Example: Excessive documentation requirements is an obstacle to registration. — Сложные требования к документам создают проблему для регистрации. Synonym: barrier, difficulty, hindrance
Today’s Word of the Day Is: “turnoff” (n.) Transcription: [‘tɜ:n’ɔf] Russian Translation: некто/нечто, вызывающее негативные эмоции Definition: Speech, behavior, or some other thing that causes people to lose interest Example: The advertisement was a true turnoff to the customers. – Это объявление отпугивало покупателей. Synonyms: unpleasant trait, passion killer
Today’s Word of the Day Is: “bottom line” (n.) Transcription: [ˌbɒt.əm ˈlaɪn] Russian Translation: итог, заключение, результат Definition: 1. The most important fact in a situation; 2. The most important consideration of a situation, activity, or discussion Example: Our bottom line is clear: the strengths of the book outweigh the weaknesses. — Мы сделали четкий…
Today’s Word of the Day Is: “to abolish” (v.) Transcription: [ə’bɔlɪʃ] Russian Translation: прекратить, ликвидировать, упразднить Definition: to officially end a law, a system or an institution Example: This tax should be abolished. – Этот налог должен быть ликвидирован. Synonyms: to put an end to, to terminate, to cancel
Today’s Word of the Day Is: “chivalrous” (adj.) Transcription: [‘ʃɪv(ə)lrəs] Russian Translation: рыцарский, благородный, великодушный Definition: (of men) polite, kind and behaving with honour, especially towards women Example: I was only trying to be chivalrous. – Я только лишь пытался быть благородным. Synonyms: gallant, graceful, courteous, respectful