net
Произношение: [/nɛt/]
Контекст: «sports»
(noun) a structure made of strings or wires that is used in sports like tennis, volleyball, or basketball to separate the two sides and stop the ball from going out of bounds. It's like a fence that the ball can't go through.
Пример
The tennis player hit the ball over the net and scored a point.
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The volleyball went over the net and out of bounds, costing the team a point.
Пример
Is it against the rules to touch the net during a volleyball game?
Контекст: «fishing»
(noun) a device made of threads or wires woven together that is used to catch fish. It's like a big basket in the water to trap fish.
Пример
The fisherman caught a lot of fish in his net.
Пример
The net was empty because no fish were biting that day.
Пример
How big is the fishing net that the fishermen use?
Контекст: «computers/internet»
(verb) to receive or obtain something over the internet. It's like catching information online.
Пример
I was able to net all the information I needed for my research project.
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The slow internet connection made it difficult to net the latest updates.
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Where can I go to net the best deals for online shopping?
Контекст: «finance/economics»
(noun) the amount of money or profit left after all expenses have been paid. It's like the total earnings from which costs have been subtracted.
Пример
The company's net income increased by 20% this quarter.
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The net profit was lower than expected due to unexpected expenses.
Пример
What factors can affect a business's net profit?