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horizon

/həˈraɪ.zən/

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noun

/həˈraɪ.zən/B2formal
  • ruЛиния, где поверхность земли и небо, кажется, встречаются; также используется в переносном смысле для обозначения предела знаний, опыта или интересов.

The line at which the earth's surface and the sky appear to meet; also used figuratively to denote the limit of one's knowledge, experience, or interest.

  1. Line where sky meets earthA2formal

    The line at which the earth's surface and the sky appear to meet.

    ruЛиния горизонта

    • The sun disappeared below the horizon.
    • We could see a ship on the distant horizon.
    • The mountains rose sharply against the horizon.

    Synonymsskyline

  2. Limit of experience or knowledgeB2formal

    The limit of a person's mental perception, experience, or interest.

    ruКругозор

    • Traveling abroad broadened her horizons.
    • Reading books can expand your intellectual horizons.
    • He has a narrow horizon when it comes to art.

    Synonymscompassgraspkenoutlookpurviewrangereachscope

Forms
  • horizons plural form
  • horizons' possessive plural form
  • horizon's possessive singular form