Today’s Word of the Day Is: “charisma” (n.) Transcription: [kəˈrɪz.mə] Russian Translation: харизма, шарм, обаяние Definition: the ability to attract the attention and admiration of others, and to be seen as a leader Example: It takes a special kind of charisma to get people to listen to you. — Нужно обладать определенной харизмой, чтобы люди…
Today’s Word of the Day Is: “millenial” (n.) Transcription: [mɪˈlen.i.əl] Russian Translation: рожденный в конце XX в., представитель поколения Y Definition: Born in the 1980s, 1990s, or early 2000s Example: Millennials have grown up with the internet and can’t imagine a world without it. — Миллениалы выросли во времена интернета и не могут представить мир…
Today’s Word of the Day Is: “up-and-coming” (adj.) Transcription: [ˌʌp.ənˈkʌm.ɪŋ] Russian Translation: перспективный, подающий надежды Definition: Likely to achieve success in the near future Example: Tyler’s an up-and-coming associate at our New York office. — Тайлер – подающий надежды младший адвокат в нашем нью-йоркском офисе. Synonyms: promising, high-potential, ambitious
Today’s Word of the Day Is: “glimpse” (n.) Transcription: [ɡlɪmps] Russian Translation: быстрый взгляд, мимолетное впечатление Definition: a brief look at someone or something Example: It was my first glimpse of Janette. — Это было мое первое мимолетное впечатление о Джанет. Synonyms: a quick look (glance), a peek
Today’s Word of the Day Is: “to leverage” (v.) Transcription: [ˈliː.vər.ɪdʒ] Russian Translation: улучшить, эффективно использовать Definition: To use something that you already have in order to achieve something new or better Example: The new strategy is about leveraging the relationships we have with our customers. — Новая стратегия заключается в эффективном развитии наших взаимоотношений…
Today’s Word of the Day Is: “to handle” (v.) Transcription: [ˈhæn.dəl] Russian Translation: обращаться с кем-л./чем-л. Definition: 1. To deal with, have responsibility for, or be in charge of; 2. To pick something up and touch, hold, or move it with your hands Example: 1. I think he handled the situation very well. — Думаю,…
Today’s Word of the Day Is: “rapport” (n.) Transcription: [ræpˈɔːr] Russian Translation: хорошие отношения, контакт, взаимопонимание Definition: a good understanding of someone and an ability to communicate well with them Example: We’d worked together for years and developed a good rapport. — Мы много лет работали вместе и достигли взаимопонимания. Synonyms: affinity, mutual trust, good…
Today’s Word of the Day Is: “makeover” (n.) Transcription: [ˈmeɪkˌəʊ.vər] Russian Translation: преображение, модернизация, формирование нового образа Definition: a set of changes that are intended to make a person or place more attractive Example: Adele, I like your new makeover. — Адель, мне нравится ваш новый образ. Synonyms: restyling, upgrade, transformation
Today’s Word of the Day Is: “pricey” (adjective, informal) Transcription: [ˈpraɪ.si] Russian Translation: слишком дорогой, стоящий немалых денег Definition: too expensive, hard to afford Example: I’d really like to buy this car, but it’s a bit pricey for me. — Я бы очень хотел купить эту машину, но она для меня дороговата. Synonyms: expensive, costly,…
Today’s Word of the Day Is: “reliable” (adj.) Transcription: [rɪˈlaɪ.ə.bəl] Russian Translation: надежный, заслуживающий доверия Definition: Someone or something who can be trusted or believed because he, she, or it works or behaves well in the way you expect Example: Adam is very reliable – if he says he’ll do something, he’ll do it. —…