Today’s Word of the Day is: “overrated” (adj.) Translation: переоцененный Meaning: If something is overrated, it is considered to be better or more important than it really is Example: The brain is the most overrated organ. – Мозг, это самый переоцененный орган. Synonyms: overvalued, overestimated
Today’s Word of the Day is: “to assess” (v.) Translation: оценивать Meaning: to judge or decide the amount, value, quality, or importance of something Example: It’s too early to assess the full extent of the damage.- Сейчас ещё слишком рано оценивать масштабы нанесённого ущерба. Synonyms: evaluate, judge
Today’s Word of the Day is: “composure” (n.) Translation: самообладание, спокойствие Meaning: the feeling of being calm, confident, and in control Example: He has lost his composure under the pressure of the situation.-Он потерял самообладание под давлением ситуации. Synonyms: self-control, calmness
Today’s Word of the Day is: “reserved” (adj.) Translation: сдержанный, замкнутый Meaning: not wanting to show what you are thinking or feeling Example: Ellen was a shy, reserved girl. – Эллен была застенчивой и замкнутой девушкой. Synonyms: silent, unsociable
Today’s Word of the Day is: “shift” (n.) Translation: смена Meaning: a period of time during the day or night when somebody works Example: She works the night shift. – Она работает в ночную смену. Synonyms: duty period, work shift
Today’s Word of the Day is: “to comprehend” (v.) Translation: понимать Meaning: to understand something completely Example: It was not possible to comprehend what was happening. – Невозможно было понять, что происходит. Synonyms: understand, grasp
Today’s Word of the Day is: “impression” (n.) Translation: впечатление, представление Meaning: an idea, feeling, or opinion about something or someone Example: My impression of America is very good. –Моё впечатление об Америке очень хорошее. Synonyms: feeling, thought
Today’s Word of the Day is: “to remind” (v.) Translation: напоминать Meaning: to make someone remember something, or remember to do something Example: Again, I want to remind…- Я хочу ещё раз напомнить, что… Synonyms: cause someone to remember
Today’s Word of the Day is: “refreshments” (n.) Translation: закуски и освежающие напитки Meaning: food and drinks that are available at a meeting, event, on a journey, etc Example: Ladies and gentlemen, I’ll be through shortly with refreshments.- Леди и джентльмены, скоро я начну разносить охлаждающие напитки. Synonyms: snack, food and drink
Today’s Word of the Day is: “controversial” (adj.) Translation: cпорный Meaning: causing a lot of disagreement or argument Example: The book was very controversial.– Книга была очень спорной. Synonyms: disputed, arguable