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Here are the translations for several common English-Russian word combinations, along with original example sentences to demonstrate their usage. 1. To make a decision — Принимать решение This phrase is used when someone reaches a conclusion or chooses a course of action after consideration.

  • Sentence: After weighing all the pros and cons, the board of directors had to make a decision regarding the new merger by the end of the week.

2. To take advantage of — Воспользоваться / Злоупотреблять This can have a positive meaning (using an opportunity) or a negative one (exploiting someone).

  • Sentence: You should take advantage of the free workshops offered by the university to improve your coding skills.

3. To pay attention to — Обращать внимание на Used when directing one's focus or notice toward a specific detail or person.

  • Sentence: Please pay attention to the safety instructions before the flight departs.

4. To keep in mind — Иметь в виду / Помнить Used to remind someone to remember a specific piece of information when acting or planning.

  • Sentence: When planning your trip to Iceland, keep in mind that the weather can change drastically within minutes.

5. To set a goal — Поставить цель The act of deciding on a target or a specific result that one intends to achieve.

  • Sentence: To stay motivated during her marathon training, Sarah decided to set a goal of running at least thirty miles per week.

6. To get in touch with — Связаться с кем-либо To establish communication with someone, usually after a period of no contact.

  • Sentence: I will try to get in touch with the technical support team to resolve the issue with my account.

7. To break a habit — Избавиться от привычки The process of stopping a behavior that has become automatic or repetitive.

  • Sentence: It takes a lot of willpower and discipline to break a habit like biting your nails when you are nervous.

8. To come to a conclusion — Прийти к выводу To reach a final decision or opinion after considering all the facts.

  • Sentence: Based on the evidence presented during the trial, the jury came to the conclusion that the defendant was not guilty.

Summary Table

English Combination Russian TranslationContext
Make a decisionПринимать решениеChoices/Actions
Take advantage ofВоспользоватьсяOpportunities/Exploitation
Pay attentionОбращать вниманиеFocus/Awareness
Keep in mindИметь в видуMemory/Consideration
Set a goalПоставить цельAmbition/Planning

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