Today’s Word of the Day Is: “to rely (on, upon)” (v.) Transcription: [rɪ’laɪ] Russian Translation: полагаться, рассчитывать (на) Definition: To trust someone or something to do something for you Example: Can we confidently rely on him to get the job done? — Можем ли мы с уверенностью рассчитывать, что он сделает работу? Synonyms: to count…
Today’s Word of the Day Is: “prevalent” (adj.) Transcription: [ˈprev.əl.ənt] Russian Translation: преобладающий, доминирующий Definition: existing commonly or happening frequently Example: This opinion is prevalent today. — Это мнение сегодня является преобладающим. Synonyms: dominant, overriding, wide-spread
Today’s Word of the Day Is: “mindset” (n.) Transcription: [ˈmaɪnd.set] Russian Translation: менталитет, мышление, мировоззрение Definition: a person’s way of thinking and opinions Example: More than anything, we have the same mindset for this. — Что самое важное, у нас одинаковые взгляды на это. Synonyms: mentality, way of thinking, attitude
Today’s Word of the Day Is: “to illuminate” (v.) Transcription: [ɪˈluː.mɪ.neɪt] Russian Translation: освещать, проливать свет на, толковать Definition: 1.To light something and make it brighter. 2. If you illuminate a subject, you explain it Example: 1. Stained-glass windows illuminate a stairway — Витражи освещают лестницу. 2. Well, let me illuminate things for you. —…
Today’s Word of the Day Is: “to tackle” (v.) Transcription: [ˈtæk.əl] Russian Translation: взяться за, иметь дело Definition: to try to deal with something or someone Example: I saw that he just talked round the subject and didn’t tackle the main issues. — Я видел, что он говорит не по сути, не касаясь главных вопросов. …
Today’s Word of the Day Is: “overwhelming” (adj.) Transcription: [ˌəʊ.vəˈwel.mɪŋ] Russian Translation: ошеломительный, непреодолимый, подавляющий Definition: 1. Very great or strong 2. Difficult to fight against Example: An overwhelming majority has voted in favour of the proposal. — Подавляющее большинство проголосовало в пользу этого предложения. Synonyms: very large, irresistible, mind-boggling
Today’s Word of the Day Is: “resolution” (n.) Transcription: [ˌrez.əˈluː.ʃən] Russian Translation: решение; разрешение (ситуации, проблемы) Definition: 1. The act of solving a problem or finding a way to improve a difficult situation. 2. A promise to yourself to do or to not do something. Example: 1. There was a successful resolution to the problem.…
Today’s Word of the Day Is: “peace of mind” (phrase) Transcription: [ˈpiːs.əvˈmaɪnd] Russian Translation: спокойствие, душевное равновесие Definition: a feeling of calm or not being worried Example: I have to do this just for my own peace of mind. — Мне нужно сделать это, чтобы чувствовать себя спокойно. Synonyms: serenity, tranquility, calmness
Today’s Word of the Day Is: “graceful” (adj.) Transcription: [ˈɡreɪs.fəl] Russian Translation: грациозный, изящный, элегантный Definition: 1. Moving in a smooth, relaxed, attractive way, or having such a shape; 2. Behaving in a polite and pleasant way Example: She finally apologized, but she wasn’t very graceful about it. — Она в конце концов извинилась, но…
Today’s Word of the Day Is: (to reimburse) Transcription: [ˌriː.ɪmˈbɜːs] Russian Translation: компенсировать, возместить расходы Definition: to pay someone back an amount of money that they have spent doing their work, or to pay them money because you have caused them to have a problem Example: Travel expenses will be reimbursed. — Расходы на поездку…