Today’s Word of the Day Is: Transcription: [ˈmeʒ.ər.ə.bəl] Russian Translation: измеримый, заметный, поддающийся оценке Definition: able to be measured, or large enough to be noticed Example: It is very important to set achievable but measurable goals. — Очень важно поставить достижимые и измеримые задачи. Synonyms: determinable, significant
Today’s Word of the Day Is: “to jeopardize” (v.) Transcription: [ˈdʒep.ə.daɪz] Russian Translation: поставить под угрозу, подвергнуть риску Definition: to risk damaging or ruining something important Example: James is going to jeopardize his job if he does not start coming on time. — Джеймс может потерять работу, если не начнет приходить вовремя. Synonyms: to threaten,…
Today’s Word of the Day Is: “crowded” (adj.) Transcription: [ˈkraʊ.dɪd] Russian Translation: многолюдный, переполненный Definition: Containing a lot of people or things, especially too many Example: The beach is too crowded on the weekends. Synonyms: busy, packed, full of people
Today’s Word of the Day Is: “to implement” (v.) Transcription: [ˈɪm.plɪ.ment] Russian Translation: ввести в действие, применить, выполнить Definition: to make something such as an idea, plan, system, or law start to work and be used Example: We began to implement this new system last September. — Мы начали применять эту новую систему в прошлом…
Today’s Word of the Day Is: Transcription: [fɔrθˈkʌm·ɪŋ] Russian Translation: предстоящий, ожидаемый; приветливый Definitions: 1. Happening soon; 2. Provided or available when needed or asked for; 3. Willing to give information or to talk; friendly and helpful (about a person). Examples: 1. No response was forthcoming. — Никакого ответа не последовало. 2. James was more…
Today’s Word of the Day Is: “festive” (adj.) Transcription: [ˈfes.tɪv] Russian Translation: праздничный, веселый Definition: Typical of a holiday when people are in good spirits and expect to have a lovely time Example: The decorations give the room a festive air. — Украшения придают комнате праздничный вид. Synonyms: celebratory, holiday, merry, joyful
Today’s Word of the Day Is: “affinity (for)” (n.) Transcription: [əˈfɪn.ə.ti] Russian Translation: симпатия, склонность; сходство Definition: 1. A natural understanding and sympathy between people; 2. A natural understanding of something; 3. A close similarity between two things Example: She has a distinct affinity for reading. — У нее есть ярко выраженная склонность к чтению…
Today’s Word of the Day Is: “to reflect (on)” (v.) Transcription: [rɪˈflekt] Russian Translation: отражать; обдумывать, размышлять Definition: 1. To send back light, heat, energy, or sound from a surface; 2. To think carefully Example: He spent the day reflecting on this year’s events. — Он провел день, размышляя о событиях этого года. Synonyms: to…
Today’s Word of the Day Is: “office party” (n.) Transcription: [‘ɔfɪsˈpɑː(r)ti] Russian Translation: корпоратив, вечеринка в офисе Definition: a party for all the people who work in the office of a company or organization Example: We’re going to have an office party to celebrate the completion of the project. — Мы планируем вечеринку в офисе,…
Today’s Word of the Day Is: “winter solstice” (n.) Transcription: [‘wɪntə’sɔlstɪs] Russian Translation: зимнее солнцестояние Definition: the day in midwinter when the sun is above the horizon for the shortest amount of time; in 2019 it was on December 22 Example: The vikings celebrated both winter solstice and yule. — Викинги отмечали и зимнее солнцестояние,…