No. 7,888 in Russian
карьер
Career or quarry (depending on context).
In a sentence
Старый карьер был заполнен водой.
The old quarry was filled with water.
Here, 'карьер' refers to a physical location—a quarry, which is a site for mining stone, sand, or other materials.
Его карьер в компании быстро вырос.
His career in the company grew quickly.
In this sentence, 'карьер' is used metaphorically to mean 'career,' indicating professional growth or advancement.
На дне карьера нашли старую лодку.
An old boat was found at the bottom of the quarry.
This shows 'карьер' referring to a physical quarry again, emphasizing the variability in contexts for its usage.
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