advent

• Существительное, обозначающее прибытие или начало важного события, периода или изобретения.

A noun referring to the arrival or beginning of an important event, period, or invention.

1. Arrival or beginningB2formal

   The arrival or coming of an important event, person, or thing.

   Приход или начало

   • The advent of the internet changed communication forever.
   • With the advent of spring, the flowers began to bloom.
   • The advent of new technology has transformed the industry.

   Synonymsappearancearrivalbirthcomingcommencementdawnemergenceinceptiononsetstart

   Antonymsconclusiondepartureendexittermination

2. Christian periodB1formal

   The period of four weeks before Christmas in the Christian calendar.

   Адвент

   • Advent begins on the fourth Sunday before Christmas.
   • Many churches light candles during Advent.
   • Advent is a time of preparation and reflection.