Atomic Habits Flashcards
c_________ discoveries
(убедительный, неопровержимый)
compelling discoveries
compelling If a reason, argument, etc is compelling, it makes you believe it or accept it because it is so strong
compelling evidence / arguments
_______ principles
[continuing to exist for a long time]
lasting principles
continuing to exist for a long time; durable
продолжительный, прочный
a lasting friendship
lasting damage
Her words left a lasting impression on me.
I formed several lasting friendships at college.
The training was of no lasting value.
What’s the difference between
lasting
long lasting
everlasting
lasting->long lasting (durability, about products)->everlasting (emotional and poetic context)
▎Lasting something that endures for a significant period but may not imply an indefinite duration.
Collocations:
a lasting impression / change / relationship
• The workshop made a lasting impression on the participants, inspiring them to take action.
▎Long-lasting something that is designed or expected to last for an extended period, often implying durability and resilience.
Collocations:
- Long-lasting battery / effects / paint
▎Everlasting Something that lasts forever or for an indefinite time, often used in a more poetic or emotional context.
Collocations:
- Everlasting love / memories / peace
Example Sentence: They exchanged vows, promising to share their everlasting love through all of life’s challenges.
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In summary, “lasting” refers to something that endures, “long-lasting” emphasizes durability over time, and “everlasting” suggests an infinite duration, often with a more emotional or idealistic connotation.
lasting
[collocations]
lasting friendships / relationships
a lasting impression on
a lasting impact on
lasting influence on
a lasting contribution to
a lasting peace
lasting happiness
lasting harm
That’s what I said, to my _______ shame. (playphrase)
That’s what i said to my everlasting shame
A poor diet will u________ lead to illness.
[in the end, finally]
ultimately in the end; finally
A poor diet will ultimately lead to illness.
He is ultimately responsible for the actions of the rebels he leads.
Ultimately, you’ll have to make the decision yourself.
His strategy ultimately failed, however.
The u________ g_____ of science is to understand objective reality, the best way we know how, and that’s based on evidence.
[конечная цель, final or the most important]
The ultimate goal of science is to understand objective reality, the best way we know how, and that’s based on evidence.
/ˈʌltɪmət/
**ultimate ** final or most important
конечный, окончательный
the ultimate aim/solution
the ultimate goal/purpose
missile an explosive weapon that can travel long distances through the air
UK /ˈmɪsaɪl/ US /ˈmɪsəl/
реактивный снаряд, ракета
nuclear missiles
a missile attack
to overlook
overlook to not notice or consider something; miss
не замечать
He seems to have overlooked one important fact.
It is easy to overlook the significance of this change.
In my hurry to finish the exam I had overlooked part of one of the questions.
And when we’ve done something a thousand times, we begin to _______ things.
[not to notice]
And when we’ve done something a thousand times, we begin to overlook things.
I think you may have ________ one minor detail.
[not noticed; missed]
I think you may have overlooked one minor detail.
devoid of
devoid of something
completely without something
лишенный чего-либо
His voice was devoid of emotion.
So the beautiful landscapes are ______ of people.
[there are no people there]
So the beautiful landscapes are devoid of people.
devoid of something
completely without something
лишенный чего-либо
His voice was devoid of emotion.
devoid of
devoid of something
completely without something
лишенный чего-либо
His voice was devoid of emotion.
You are inconsiderate and absolutely d_________ of emotion.
[completely without]
You are inconsiderate and absolutely devoid of emotion.
devoid of something
completely without something
The letter was devoid of warmth and feeling.
The land is almost devoid of vegetation.
And don’t we look e_______ ?
(tempting, appealing)
And don’t we look enticing?
something that is enticing attracts you to it by offering you advantages or pleasure
