Today’s Word of the Day is: Transcription: [əˈkaʊntəbl] Translation: Ответственный Meaning: having to be responsible for what you do and able to explain your actions Example: Hospitals must be held accountable for their mistakes.- Больницы должны привлекаться к ответственности за их ошибки. Synonyms : answerable, responsible
Today’s Word of the Day is: “indifference” (n.) Transcription: [ɪnˈdɪfərəns] Translation: равнодушие, безразличие Meaning: lack of interest in someone or something Example: Their indifference is merely pretense.- Их безразличие — всего лишь притворство. Synonyms : disregard, apathy
Today’s Word of the Day is: “affluent” (adj.) Transcription: [æf.lu.ənt] Translation: богатый Meaning: having a lot of money or owning a lot of things Example: His family was more affluent than most.- Его семья была богаче, чем большинство других. Synonym: wealthy, rich, prosperous
Today’s Word of the Day is: “obstacle” (n.) Transcription: [ɒbstəkl] Translation: препятствие, преграда Meaning: something that makes it difficult for you to go somewhere or to succeed at something Example: Fear of change is an obstacle to progress.- Страх перемен – это препятствие прогрессу. Synonym: barrier, hurdle
Today’s Word of the Day is: “damage” (n.) Transcription: [dæmɪdʒ] Translation: повреждение Meaning: physical harm that impairs the value, usefulness, or normal function of something Example: The strong wind caused serious damage to the roof.– Сильный ветер серьезно повредил крышу. Synonym: harm, injury
Today’s Word of the Day is: “appraisal” (n.) Transcription: [əˈpreɪzəl] Translation: оценка, оценка выполнения работы сотрудником Meaning: 1. an examination of someone or something in order to judge how good or successful they are; 2. a meeting where the manager of an employee talks to them about the quality of their work Example: Such an…
Today’s Word of the Day is: “homesick” (adj.) Transcription: [həʊmsɪk] Translation: тоскующий по дому, по родине Meaning: unhappy because of being away from home for a long period Example: He was homesick when he went to college. – Он тосковал по дому, когда пошёл в колледж. Synonym: nostalgic
Today’s Word of the Day is: “prodigy” (n.) Transcription: [prɒdɪdʒi] Translation: вундеркинд, юное дарование Meaning: a young person who is very good at something Example: Mozart was a musical prodigy. – Моцарт был музыкальным вундеркиндом. Synonyms: genius, talent
Today’s Word of the Day is: “uplifting” (adj.) Transcription: [ʌpˈlɪftɪŋ] Translation: поднимающий настроение, вдохновляющий Meaning: making you feel happy and full of good feelings Example: For me it was a marvellously uplifting performance.- Для меня это было удивительно вдохновляющее выступление. Synonyms: inspiring, warming, cheering
Today’s Word of the Day is: “catnap” (n.) Transcription: [kæt.næp] Translation: короткий сон Meaning: a short sleep, especially during the day Example: Overcome with exhaustion, he lies down on the bed for a catnap.- Охваченный невероятной усталостью, он ложится на кровать, чтобы вздремнуть. Synonym: nap