обстоятельство
circumstance
a fact or condition that affects a situation
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обстоятельство with English translation
обстоятельство usage examples
The circumstances made travel impossible.
Обстоятельства сделали поездку невозможной.
The weather was one circumstance we could not change.
Погода была одним обстоятельство, которое мы не могли изменить.
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обстоятельство synonyms
What's the difference between обстоятельство / ситуация / случай / условие / фактор
circumstance — a fact or condition that affects a situation
The circumstances made travel impossible.
Обстоятельства сделали поездку невозможной.
The closest neutral equivalent; a fact, condition, or detail that affects a situation.
This circumstance changed the course of the case.
Это обстоятельство изменило ход дела.
A broader word: the state of affairs or overall set of conditions, not a single factor.
In this situation, we need to act carefully.
В этой ситуации нужно действовать осторожно.
Often means a particular event or instance; less formal and less abstract.
This was a rare case in his practice.
Это был редкий случай в его практике.
Emphasizes a requirement, limitation, or necessary prerequisite; not just a fact, but something on which other things depend.
One of the conditions of the agreement was complete confidentiality.
Одним из условий соглашения была полная конфиденциальность.
A neutral analytical word for a cause or element that influences the result; usually used in causal analysis.
Economic factors strongly influenced the decision.
Экономические факторы сильно повлияли на решение.
The surrounding environment, atmosphere, or overall context; more often about mood, place, or external conditions.
There was a tense atmosphere in the office.
В офисе была напряжённая обстановка.
A broad word for a state of affairs, position, or status; in the sense of 'circumstance' it often means the overall course of events.
The situation in the company became critical.
Положение в компании стало критическим.
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В чем разница в английском между carry, wear, tote и lug
Carry — нести или иметь при себе, wear — носить на теле, tote — таскать с собой, lug — тащить тяжёлое с усилием.
В чем разница в английском между whole, entire, complete и intact
Разница между whole, entire, complete и intact: целое, весь объем, завершенность и сохранность без повреждений.
В чем разница в английском между choose, pick, select и opt for
Разница между choose, pick, select и opt for: обычный выбор, разговорный выбор, выбор из списка и осознанное предпочтение.
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How to pronounce обстоятельство and what this word means
обстоятельство translation: circumstance. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce обстоятельство
[əpstɐjɪˈatʲelʲstvə]
обстоятельство translation
circumstance
обстоятельство examples
The circumstances made travel impossible.
обстоятельство transcription
[əpstɐjɪˈatʲelʲstvə]
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Questions about this word
обстоятельство meaning: what does it mean?
факт или условие, влияющее на ситуацию
обстоятельство pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
обстоятельство is pronounced as [əpstɐjɪˈatʲelʲstvə]. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
обстоятельство definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
The circumstances made travel impossible. Translation: Обстоятельства сделали поездку невозможной.
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