October 2020

Question 1

to make something seem less important

Answer 1

to eclipse (затмить) 
ex: Coronavirus eclisped Brexit in the UK's media.

Question 2

an opportunity to achieve smth significant

Answer 2

something’s or someone’s moment
ex: This is Belarus’s moment - let’s back it.
Her moment to shine - Её возможность блеснуть.@
to seize the moment - ловить момент,

Question 3

experiencing a lot of difficulties

Answer 3

embattled (осаждённый, в боевой готовности)

ex: The embattled prime minister was finally forced to resign after yet another scandal.

Question 4

starting smth often after a delay

Answer 4

getting going
ex: We need to get going.
Sporting events hope to get going by next year.

Question 5

to introduce smth for the first time

Answer 5

to unveil - раскрыть, обнародовать
ex: The artist unveiled his New painting and the new boss unveiled his plan for the company
(veil - вуаль, покрывало)