angle
Произношение: [/ˈæŋ.ɡəl/]
Слово
Контекст: «geometry»
(noun) a figure formed by two rays called the sides of the angle, sharing a common endpoint, called the vertex. Angles are used to measure how much something turns or how two lines are positioned relative to each other.
Пример
The angle between the two walls was 90 degrees.
Пример
There is no angle between two parallel lines.
Пример
What is the angle between the hands of the clock at 3 o'clock?
Контекст: «perspective»
(noun) a particular way of looking at or thinking about a situation. It can also mean the direction from which something is viewed or approached.
Пример
She approached the problem from a different angle and found a solution.
Пример
He couldn't see the issue from her angle.
Пример
What's your angle on this matter?
Контекст: «communication»
(verb) to present or view something in a particular way. It can also mean to fish with a hook and line. When someone angles for something, they are trying to get it by indirect means.
Пример
She angled her camera to capture the perfect shot.
Пример
He got the job by angling with the boss instead of focusing on his skills.
Пример
Why do you think he's angling for a promotion?
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