No. 10,231 in Russian
блиц
"Блиц" (blitz) in English means a rapid or intensive effort or action, often in a short timeframe.
In a sentence
Мы провели блиц-опрос на занятии.
We conducted a blitz survey in class.
The word 'блиц' is used as a prefix to signify something quick or expedited, describing the short and fast nature of the survey.
Шахматный блиц мне всегда был интересен.
I have always been interested in blitz chess.
Here, 'блиц' refers to a type of chess game characterized by very short time controls, highlighting its rapid nature.
На совещании нас попросили сделать блиц-доклад.
At the meeting, we were asked to give a blitz presentation.
In this case, 'блиц' describes a fast and concise presentation, emphasizing its succinct format.
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