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first impression

first impression

Meaning of first impression

initial opinion

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British English/fɜːst ɪmˈpreʃən/
American English/ə fɝst ɪmˈprɛʃən/
Russian transcription[ˈpʲervəje vpʲɪtɕɪˈtlʲenʲɪje]
first impression
first impression - первое впечатление
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first impression with Russian translation

first impression usage examples

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

Первое впечатление на собеседовании важно, поэтому одевайтесь аккуратно.

Your first impression matters in an interview, so dress smartly.

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

У меня сложилось сильное первое впечатление о команде во время экскурсии по офису.

I had a strong first impression of the team during the office tour.

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first impressionпервое впечатление
childребёнок
studentстудент
examэкзамен
homeworkдомашняя работа
gradeоценка
onlineонлайн

first impression synonyms

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What's the difference between first impression / initial perception / immediate impression / reaction / opinion / strong impression

🇬🇧English
first impression

the immediate overall perception formed on first meeting or encounter

A2Very Often

Her first impression of the company was positive.

Её первое впечатление от компании было положительным.

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initial perception

a more formal term for the first way someone perceives or understands a person or situation

A2Rarely

My initial perception of the résumé was positive, based on the experience listed.

Моё первоначальное восприятие резюме было положительным, исходя из указанного опыта.

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immediate impression

the impression formed instantly or very soon after meeting or seeing someone/something

A2Often

My immediate impression was that he was nervous.

Моё немедленное впечатление было, что он нервничает.

🇬🇧English

an immediate emotional or behavioral response to an event, person, or statement

A2Very Often

His reaction to the news was surprise rather than anger.

Его реакция на новость была удивление, а не гнев.

🇬🇧English

a considered view or judgment about someone or something, not necessarily immediate

A2Very Often

After the interview, my opinion of him improved.

После собеседования моё мнение о нём улучшилось.

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🇬🇧English
strong impression

an impression that is particularly vivid or intense

A2Often

He made a strong impression during his presentation.

Он произвёл сильное впечатление во время презентации.

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favorable impression

a positive impression formed about someone or something at first sight

A2Often

She left a favorable impression on the hiring panel.

Она создала благоприятное впечатление на комиссию по найму.

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🇬🇧English
unfavorable impression

a negative impression formed about someone or something at first sight

A2Often

His late arrival gave an unfavorable impression.

Его опоздание создало неблагоприятное впечатление.

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first impression translation: первое впечатление. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce first impression

/fɜːst ɪmˈpreʃən/

first impression translation

первое впечатление

first impression examples

Your first impression matters in an interview, so dress smartly.

first impression transcription

/fɜːst ɪmˈpreʃən/, /ə fɝst ɪmˈprɛʃən/

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first impression meaning: what does it mean?

initial opinion

first impression pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

first impression is pronounced as /fɜːst ɪmˈpreʃən/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

first impression definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

Your first impression matters in an interview, so dress smartly. Translation: Первое впечатление на собеседовании важно, поэтому одевайтесь аккуратно.

Is first impression part of Interview and Resume vocabulary?

Yes, first impression (первое впечатление) can be learned in the Interview and Resume topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is first impression part of Study and Work vocabulary?

Yes, first impression (первое впечатление) 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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