Today’s Word of the Day Is: “handful (of)” (n.) Transcription: [ˈhænd.fʊl] Russian Translation: небольшое количество, “горстка” Definition: an amount of smth that can be held in one hand; a small number of people or things Example: She’d called a handful of people yesterday, and only Daniela helped her. — Она вчера позвонила нескольким людям, и…
Today’s Word of the Day Is: “handy” (adj.) Transcription: [ˈhæn.di] Russian Translation: удобный, имеющийся под рукой, практичный Definition: Useful or convenient, close to you and therefore easy to reach or get to Example: The book is handy for quick reference. — Эта книга под рукой краткий справочник. Synonyms: easy-to-use, functional, user-friendly
Today’s Word of the Day Is: “rigorous” (adj.) Transcription: [ˈrɪɡərəs] Russian Translation: тщательный, строгий, скрупулезный Definition: Careful, severe or difficult, esp. because at a high level Example: The selection process is extremely rigorous. — Процесс отбора проходит чрезвычайно строго. Synonyms: thorough, strict, detailed
Today’s Word of the Day Is: “to thrive” (v.) Transcription: [θraɪv] Russian Translation: расти, успешно развиваться, процветать Definition: To grow, develop, and become successful Example: 1. Children thrive when given plenty of love and attention. — Дети просто расцветают, когда получают любовь и внимание. 2. His business is thriving. — Его бизнес процветает. Synonyms: to…
Today’s Word of the Day Is: “to buy time” (phrase) Transcription: [baɪ ‘taɪm] Russian Translation: выиграть (оттянуть) время Definition: To do something in order to be allowed more time Example: The only thing we could do was to buy time. — Единственное, что мы могли сделать — выиграть время. Synonyms: to postpone, to temporize, to…
Today’s Word of the Day Is: “on hand” (phrase) Transcription: [ɔnˈhænd] Russian Translation: под рукой, в наличии, доступный, на подхвате Definition: Near to someone, ready to help or be used if necessary Example: Luckily, there are a multitude of books on hand that can help. — К счастью, в нашем распоряжении много полезных книг. Synonyms:…
Today’s Word of the Day Is: “to foster” (v.) Transcription: [‘fɔstə] Russian Translation: воспитывать, способствовать развитию Definitions: 1. To take care of a child, without being the child’s legal parent. 2.To encourage the development or growth of ideas or feelings Example: I’m trying to foster an interest in classical music in my children. — Я…
Today’s Word of the Day Is: “polar opposite (of)” (phrase) Transcription: [‘pəulə’ɔpəzɪt] Russian Translation: полная противоположность Definition: a complete opposite to smth. Example: The two men are twin brothers, but they are polar opposites. — Эти двое мужчин — братья-близнецы, но они полные противоположности. Synonyms: antipode, contrary, the very reverse
Today’s Word of the Day Is: “motto” (n.) Transcription: [ˈmɒt.əʊ] Russian Translation: девиз, жизненное кредо Definition: a short sentence or phrase that expresses a belief or purpose Example: Just keep moving, that’s my motto. — Не останавливаться — вот мой девиз. Synonyms: maxim, slogan, catchphrase
Today’s Word of the Day Is: “blend” (n.) Transcription: [blend] Russian Translation: смесь, комбинация, сочетание Definition: a mixture of different things (or styles) combined together Example: The building’s design is an interesting blend of traditionalism and modernism. — Дизайн здания представляет собой интересное сочетание традиций и модернизма. Synonyms: mix, combination, fusion