амбиция
ambition
strong desire to succeed
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амбиция with English translation
амбиция usage examples
His ambition is to become a senior engineer within five years.
Его амбиция — стать старшим инженером в течение пяти лет.
She showed ambition by taking on extra responsibilities.
Она проявила амбицию, взяв на себя дополнительные обязанности.
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амбиция synonyms
What's the difference between амбиция / амбициозность / честолюбие / целеустремлённость / стремление / жажда успеха
general term for desire to achieve success or high status
His ambition helped him get a promotion.
Его амбиции помогли ему добиться повышения.
a trait or quality (often neutral), indicates presence of ambition
The candidate's ambitiousness is evident from his five-year plans.
Амбициозность кандидата видна по его планам на пять лет.
more literary/old-fashioned, emphasizes striving for fame and recognition
Her ambition (chestolyubie) made her work nights on the project.
Её честолюбие заставило работать ночами над проектом.
emphasizes persistence and goal-directedness, not necessarily desire for status
Her determination allowed her to finish her studies with honors.
Её целеустремлённость позволила закончить учёбу с отличием.
broad term for desire to obtain or achieve something, neutral and general
He has a desire to become a good specialist.
У него есть стремление стать хорошим специалистом.
emotional phrase emphasizing a strong, sometimes excessive need for success
His thirst for success made him take risky decisions.
Его жажда успеха заставляла принимать рискованные решения.
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амбиция translation: ambition. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce амбиция
[ɐmˈbʲitsə]
амбиция translation
ambition
амбиция examples
His ambition is to become a senior engineer within five years.
амбиция transcription
[ɐmˈbʲitsə]
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Questions about this word
амбиция meaning: what does it mean?
сильное стремление достигать высоких профессиональных результатов
амбиция pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
амбиция is pronounced as [ɐmˈbʲitsə]. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
амбиция definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
His ambition is to become a senior engineer within five years. Translation: Его амбиция — стать старшим инженером в течение пяти лет.
Is амбиция part of Skills and Career vocabulary?
Yes, амбиция (ambition) can be learned in the Skills and Career topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is амбиция part of Study and Work vocabulary?
Yes, амбиция (ambition) can be learned in the Study and Work topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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