Engaging - Английское значение и перевод слова Engaging на Русский язык

verb

Take in or soak up (energy or a liquid or other substance) by chemical or physical action.

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Buildings can be designed to absorb and retain heat

verb

To take in a liquid, gas, or chemical

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The black clay soil around here doesn’t absorb water very well., fig. the country has absorbed mill…

verb

If an organization absorbs the cost of something, it pays that cost

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The law school has absorbed most of the expenses so far, but it may have to offer fewer places next…

adjective

Quite enjoyable and pleasurable; pleasant.

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A cheerful and agreeable companion

adjective

Pleasant; pleasing

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She has an agreeable personality., we prefer to reach a solution agreeable to all interested partie…

adjective

Attractive or interesting.

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Village life is somehow more appealing

verb

Make a serious, urgent, or heartfelt request.

Примеры использования:

Police are appealing for information about the incident

adjective

Interesting and attractive

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The package describing european tours certainly made them seem appealing.

verb

Assign a job or role to (someone).

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She has been appointed to the board

verb

Seize (someone) by legal authority and take them into custody.

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The police arrested him for possession of marijuana

noun

The action of seizing someone and taking them into custody.

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I have a warrant for your arrest

verb

Take into custody

adjective

Striking; eye-catching.

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At 6 feet 6 inches he was an arresting figure

verb

Seize (someone) by legal authority and take them into custody.

Примеры использования:

The police arrested him for possession of marijuana

adjective

If something is arresting, it causes you to stop and notice it

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The house has an arresting view of the river.

verb

Cause to come to a place or participate in a venture by offering something of interest or advantage.

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A campaign to attract more visitors to shetland

verb

To cause something to come toward something else, or to cause a person or animal to become interested in someone or something

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An open flame attracts moths., the tennis championship will attract a lot of tourists to the city.,…

verb

To make people want to visit a place or find out more about something

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Attract visitors/audiences/fans the exhibition attracted over 10,000 visitors., attract interest/at…

adjective

Pleasing or appealing to the senses.

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An attractive village

adjective

Causing interest or pleasure

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They made me a very attractive job offer., they are an attractive family., one of the less attracti…

adjective

Enchanting or delightful.

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I gazed deeply into the most bewitching blue eyes

verb

Enchant and delight (someone).

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They both were bewitched by the golden luminosity of italy

adjective

So beautiful or attractive that you cannot think about anything else

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He was mesmerized by her bewitching green eyes.

verb

Attract and hold the interest and attention of; charm.

Примеры использования:

He was captivated by her beauty

verb

To hold the attention of someone by being extremely interesting, exciting, charming, or attractive

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Her singing captivated audiences everywhere.

adjective

Capable of attracting and holding interest; charming.

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A captivating smile

verb

Attract and hold the interest and attention of; charm.

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He was captivated by her beauty

verb

Take into one's possession or control by force.

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The island was captured by australian forces in 1914

noun

The action of capturing or of being captured.

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The capture of the city

verb

Intercept and hold (something which has been thrown, propelled, or dropped).

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She threw the bottle into the air and caught it again

noun

An act of catching something, typically a ball.

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I saw myself fumbling easy catches and looking clumsy.

verb

Take hold of so as to seize or stop the motion of

adjective

Very pleasant or attractive.

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A charming country cottage

exclamation

Used as an ironic expression of displeasure or disapproval.

Примеры использования:

‘i hate men.’ ‘charming!’ he said

verb

Delight greatly.

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The books have charmed children the world over

noun

An instruction, command, or role given to a person or group.

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One of his first commissions was to redesign the great exhibition building

verb

Order or authorize the production of (something).

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The portrait was commissioned by his widow in 1792

noun

A group of people who have been formally chosen and given the authority to get information about a problem or to perform other special duties

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Congress appointed a commission to study immigration policy., she received a commission to paint th…

verb

Bring together or into contact so that a real or notional link is established.

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The electrodes were connected to a recording device

verb

To join together two things, or to be joined together

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[ i ] the printer connects to the computer., [ t ] a ferry connects the island to the mainland., [ …

verb

To join two or more pieces of equipment together, or to be joined in this way

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Wireless networks allow you to connect two or more pcs within your own home., connect to sth the ca…

noun

Two people or things of the same sort considered together.

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A couple of girls were playing marbles

verb

Link or combine (something) with something else.

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A sense of hope is coupled with a palpable sense of loss

noun

Two or a few things that are similar or the same, or two or a few people who are in some way connected

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I’m packing a couple of sweaters in case it gets cold., we’re having two couples over for dinner.

adjective

Extremely bright, especially so as to blind the eyes temporarily.

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The sunlight was dazzling

verb

(of a bright light) blind (a person or their eyes) temporarily.

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She was dazzled by the headlights

adjective

Causing or likely to cause strong admiration

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A dazzling smile flashed across his face.

adjective

Causing delight; charming.

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A delightful secluded garden

adjective

Full of pleasure

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We spent a delightful weekend in maine.

verb

Produce (a picture or diagram) by making lines and marks on paper with a pencil, pen, etc.

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He drew a map

noun

An act of selecting names randomly to decide winners in a lottery, opponents in a sporting contest, etc.

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The draw has been made for this year's tournament

verb

Cause to move by pulling

verb

Give work to (someone) and pay them for it.

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The firm employs 150 people

noun

The state of being employed for wages or a salary.

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I started work in the employ of a grocer

verb

To pay someone to work or do a job for you

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The factory employs 87 workers., jacobs employs this phrase repeatedly.

adjective

Delightfully charming or attractive.

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Enchanting views

verb

Fill (someone) with great delight; charm.

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Isabel was enchanted with the idea

adjective

Very pleasant or charming

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Belgium is an enchanting country.

verb

Absorb all the attention or interest of.

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They seemed to be engrossed in conversation

verb

If something engrosses you, it is so interesting that you give it all your attention

Примеры использования:

What is it about harry potter that so engrosses children?

verb

Enrol or be enrolled in the armed services.

Примеры использования:

He enlisted in the royal naval air service

verb

To join (an organization, esp. the armed forces)

Примеры использования:

He enlisted in the air force., the program enlists businesses in hiring inner city kids.

verb

Officially register as a member of an institution or a student on a course.

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He enrolled in drama school

verb

To put yourself or someone else onto the official list of members of a group, course, or college

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Enrol sb for/in/on sth under the new rules, employees could be enrolled in a company-sponsored reti…

adjective

Attractive.

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A fetching little garment of pink satin

verb

Go for and then bring back (someone or something) for someone.

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He ran to fetch help

verb

Obtain or secure (something wanted or desirable).

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We gained entry to the car in five seconds

noun

An increase in wealth or resources.

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The pursuit of personal gain

verb

Obtain

phrasal verb

Like or habitually take part in an activity.

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I don't go in for the social whirl

phrasal verb

Enter a competition or sit an examination.

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He went in for the exam

phrasal verb

To do something regularly, or to enjoy something

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I’ve never gone in for spending all day at the beach.

verb

Grasp or seize suddenly and roughly.

Примеры использования:

She grabbed him by the shirt collar

noun

A quick sudden clutch or attempt to seize.

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He made a grab at the pistol

verb

Take or seize suddenly

verb

Take and keep a firm hold of; grasp tightly.

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His knuckles were white as he gripped the steering wheel

noun

A firm hold; a tight grasp.

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His arm was held in a vice-like grip

verb

Hold fast or firmly

verb

Obtain the temporary use of (something) for an agreed payment.

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We flew to san diego, hired a car, and headed for las vegas

noun

The action of hiring someone or something.

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Car hire is recommended

verb

Grasp, carry, or support with one's hands.

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She was holding a brown leather suitcase

noun

An act or manner of grasping something; a grip.

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He caught hold of her arm

noun

A large compartment or space in the lower part of a ship or aircraft in which cargo is stowed.

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Oversized baggage is placed in the hold of the plane

verb

Connect with each other.

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The way human activities interconnect with the environment

noun

A device used to connect two things together.

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Device interconnects and methods of making the same are described.

verb

(of two or more things) to connect with or be related to each other

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The problems of poverty and unemployment are all interconnected.

verb

(of two or more things) engage with each other by overlapping or by the fitting together of projections and recesses.

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Their fingers interlocked

noun

A device or mechanism for connecting or coordinating the function of different components.

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A safety interlock to stop the blades spinning

verb

To join together firmly, esp. by fitting one part into another

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Interlocking rings

verb

(of two or more things) mesh with one another.

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Teams were brought together and compelled to intermesh

verb

Link; connect.

Примеры использования:

The tap was joined to a pipe

noun

A place or line where two or more things are connected or fastened together.

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It was soldered so well that you couldn't see the join

adjective

(especially of a person) pleasant, friendly, and easy to like.

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A very likeable young woman

adjective

Inspiring or deserving love or affection.

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A naughty but lovable child

adjective

Easy to love

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Owen’s a lovable little kid with lots of energy.

adjective

Very beautiful or attractive.

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Lovely views

noun

An attractive woman.

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A bevy of lovelies

adjective

Attractive and beautiful, or pleasant and enjoyable

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You look lovely in that dress., thank you for a lovely evening.

noun

The sexual partner of a bird or other animal.

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A male bird sings to court a mate

verb

(of animals or birds) come together for breeding; copulate.

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Successful males may mate with many females

verb

Short for checkmate (noun).

noun

Material made of a network of wire or thread.

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Mesh for fishing nets

verb

(of the teeth of a gearwheel) be engaged with another gearwheel.

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One gear meshes with the input gear

noun

A material loosely woven of wire, plastic, or thread so that it has spaces in it like a net

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Pour the liquid through a strainer of fine mesh., [ i ] the teeth of the smaller and larger gears m…

verb

Reside or have one's place of business in (a building).

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The rented flat she occupies in hampstead

verb

Live in (a certain place)

verb

(of an army or group of people) to move into and take control or possession of a place

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Nationalist forces now occupy more than 70% of the country., a large couch occupies most of the spa…

adjective

Giving a sense of happy satisfaction or enjoyment.

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A very pleasant evening

adjective

Enjoyable or attractive, or (of a person) friendly and easy to like

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We spent a pleasant afternoon at the beach., she had a pleasant manner and was popular with everyon…

adjective

Satisfying or appealing.

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The pleasing austerity of the surroundings

verb

Cause to feel happy and satisfied.

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He arranged a fishing trip to please his son

adjective

(of a person, especially a woman or child) attractive in a delicate way without being truly beautiful.

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A pretty little girl with an engaging grin

adverb

To a moderately high degree; fairly.

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He looked pretty fit for his age

noun

An attractive thing, especially a trinket.

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He buys her lots of pretties—bangles and rings

verb

Enlist (someone) in the armed forces.

Примеры использования:

We recruit our toughest soldiers from the desert tribes

noun

A person newly enlisted in the armed forces and not yet fully trained.

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The intention is to influence many of those new recruits into becoming army reserve officers.

verb

Cause to assemble or enlist in the military

verb

Continue to have (something); keep possession of.

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Built in 1830, the house retains many of its original features

verb

To keep or continue to have something

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Francis retained control of the company., his capacity to retain (= remember) facts was as keen as …

verb

To keep or continue to have something, especially a position or money, or control of something

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Salespeople have developed novel ways to use the web to reach or retain customers., you retain the …

verb

Take hold of suddenly and forcibly.

Примеры использования:

She jumped up and seized his arm

verb

Take hold of; grab

verb

To take something quickly and hold it

Примеры использования:

He seized her arm to lead her through the crowd., fig. while she was distracted, i seized the oppor…

adjective

Having the pleasant taste characteristic of sugar or honey; not salt, sour, or bitter.

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A cup of hot sweet tea

noun

A small shaped piece of sweet food made with sugar.

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A bag of sweets

adjective

(esp. of food or drink) having a taste similar to that of sugar or honey

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The four basic tastes are sweet, salty, bitter, and sour., i like sweet cherries., the desserts wer…

collocation

Take on titles, offices, duties, responsibilities

phrasal verb

Engage an employee.

Примеры использования:

He took me on as an apprentice

phrasal verb

Be willing or ready to meet an adversary or opponent.

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A group of villagers has taken on the planners

verb

Come or bring together for a common purpose or action.

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He called on the party to unite

verb

Join or combine

verb

To bring different groups or things together to become one, or to join together to become one

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[ i ] the thirteen american colonies united to form a new nation.

verb

Be successful or victorious in (a contest or conflict).

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United won four games in a row

noun

A successful result in a contest, conflict, bet, or other endeavour; a victory.

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A 3–0 win over birmingham

verb

To defeat a competitor, or to achieve first position or get a prize in a competition

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[ i ] did they win last night?, [ t ] our team won the game!

adjective

Gaining, resulting in, or relating to victory in a contest or competition.

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A winning streak

noun

Money won, especially by gambling.

Примеры использования:

He went to collect his winnings

verb

Be successful or victorious in (a contest or conflict).

Примеры использования:

United won four games in a row

adjective

Attractive or appealing in a fresh, innocent way.

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A winsome smile

adjective

Charming and attractive in a simple way

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She opened her eyes and gave her mother a winsome smile.

noun

A wooden crosspiece that is fastened over the necks of two animals and attached to the plough or cart that they are to pull.

Примеры использования:

The god told him that he would meet a cow that had never borne the weight of a yoke or plough.

verb

Put a yoke on (a pair of animals); couple or attach with or to a yoke.

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A plough drawn by a camel and donkey yoked together

noun

A thing whose name one cannot recall, does not know, or does not wish to specify.

Примеры использования:

How much did that yoke set you back?