Unit 9
1 Highly
Highly likely (весьма вероятно)/ highly unlikely (весьма маловероятно)/ highly unusual (весьма необычно)
Rain is highly likely tonight. It's highly unusual for her to be late. It's highly unlikely that they will change their minds. Such a sharp price increase is highly unusual. Scientists believe that a discovery is highly likely in the next few years. It's highly unlikely that we will receive an answer before Monday. His reaction was highly unusual for everyone. Given her experience, success is highly likely. Snow in May is highly unlikely in our climate. This archaeological discovery is highly unusual.
Highly successful (чрезвычайно успешный)/highly competitive (чрезвычайно конкурентный/соперничающий)/ highly profitable (чрезвычайно прибыльный)
The startup was highly successful. The pharmaceutical market is highly competitive. It's a highly profitable family business. His highly successful career inspires many people. You have to be highly competitive to get this grant. Last financial year was highly profitable for the company. Not every highly successful venture brings happiness. This contract tender will be highly competitive. Their new investment strategy was highly profitable. He is known as an athlete who is both highly successful and highly competitive.
highly controversial (весьма спорный),/highly recommended (настоятельно рекомендуемый) / highly effective (высокоэффективный)
It's a highly controversial government decision. This book is highly recommended to all students. The vaccine has proven to be highly effective. His highly controversial statements caused a media uproar. This language learning method is highly recommended by experts. The new law was highly controversial among the population. For treatment, a highly effective but expensive medication was used. The movie was highly recommended by critics. The theory is highly controversial among scientists. The programme was highly effective in ninety-five percent of cases.