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eye contact

eye contact

Meaning of eye contact

looking at someone’s eyes

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Pronunciation
British English/aɪ ˈkɒntækt/
American English/ən ˈaɪ ˈkɑntækt/
Russian transcription[ˈzrʲitʲelʲnɨj kɐnˈtakt]
eye contact
eye contact - зрительный контакт
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eye contact with Russian translation

eye contact usage examples

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

Недостаточный зрительный контакт может создать впечатление, что вы не заинтересованы.

Too little eye contact can make you seem uninterested.

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

Поддерживайте зрительный контакт во время собеседования, чтобы показать уверенность.

Maintain eye contact during the interview to show confidence.

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eye contact belongs to the topic "Interview and Resume". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

eye contactзрительный контакт
childребёнок
studentстудент
examэкзамен
homeworkдомашняя работа
gradeоценка
onlineонлайн

eye contact synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between eye contact / visual contact / direct eye contact / gaze / glance

🇬🇧English
eye contact

Neutral term for mutual looking between people; general, standard expression.

B1Very Often

Maintain eye contact during the interview to show confidence.

Поддерживайте зрительный контакт во время интервью, чтобы показать уверенность.

V
🇬🇧English
visual contact

A more formal or technical phrasing for eye contact; less common in everyday speech.

B1Rarely

Lack of visual contact can be noted in some clinical observations.

Отсутствие визуального контакта может отмечаться в некоторых клинических наблюдениях.

D
🇬🇧English
direct eye contact

Specifies that the look is straight into someone's eyes; emphasizes straightforward mutual looking.

B1Often

He made direct eye contact when answering the question.

Он смотрел в глаза, отвечая на вопрос.

G
🇬🇧English
gaze

A steady, often thoughtful or admiring look; less neutral than simple eye contact and implies focus.

B1Often

She held his gaze for a moment before smiling.

Она на мгновение задержала на нём взгляд, а затем улыбнулась.

G
🇬🇧English
glance

A quick or brief look; implies very short duration, not sustained mutual contact.

B1Very Often

She glanced at her notes before answering.

Она мельком взглянула на заметки перед ответом.

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How to pronounce eye contact and what this word means

eye contact translation: зрительный контакт. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce eye contact

/aɪ ˈkɒntækt/

eye contact translation

зрительный контакт

eye contact examples

Too little eye contact can make you seem uninterested.

eye contact transcription

/aɪ ˈkɒntækt/, /ən ˈaɪ ˈkɑntækt/

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eye contact meaning: what does it mean?

looking at someone’s eyes

eye contact pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

eye contact is pronounced as /aɪ ˈkɒntækt/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

eye contact definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

Too little eye contact can make you seem uninterested. Translation: Недостаточный зрительный контакт может создать впечатление, что вы не заинтересованы.

Is eye contact part of Interview and Resume vocabulary?

Yes, eye contact (зрительный контакт) can be learned in the Interview and Resume topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is eye contact part of Study and Work vocabulary?

Yes, eye contact (зрительный контакт) 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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