суббота, 24 мая 2025 г.

menace, minus

menace - /ˈmɛn.ɪs/

minus - /ˈmaɪ.nəs/ 


  •  The villain was a true menace to society, always thinking in terms of destruction, not just a minus in morals.
  • A minus sign in the equation was hardly the same as the menace of getting the entire problem wrong.
  • While the loss of points was a minus, the real menace was failing the final exam.
  • That raccoon in the attic is more than a nuisance—it’s a menace, and a definite minus to our home's value!
  • A minus attitude can be a menace to teamwork and collaboration.
  • She viewed procrastination as a menace to her goals and a minus in her productivity.
  • The storm was a menace on the highway, and the minus visibility made driving dangerous.
  • He’s a minus in terms of manners and a menace when he’s angry.
  • The faulty wiring was not only a minus in safety but a potential fire menace.
  • That kid is a math genius but a menace in class—he’ll argue over every minus sign!


  •  Menace - /ˈmɛn.ɪs/ - угроза, опасность; угрожать. грозить
В menace первый слог произносится "men", как слово "men".

  •  Minus - /ˈmaɪ.nəs/ -  минус, без, отрицательный, вычетом, за исключением, за минусом,  вычесть, с минусом

В minus первый слог произносится "my", как слово  "mine".

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