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Englisches Vokabelwörterbuch | Wortbedeutungen, Definitionen & Beispiele

apt definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective B2
/æpt/
подходящий (podkhodyashchiy)

Appropriate or suitable; having a natural tendency or quick to learn.

"She is an apt student who quickly understands new concepts."

"Она подходящий студент, которая быстро понимает новые концепции." (Ona podkhodyashchiy student, kotoraya bystro ponimayet novye kontseptsii.)
aquatic definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective B2
/əˈkwætɪk/
акватический (akvaticheskiy)

related to water; living or growing in water

"Dolphins are aquatic animals."

"Дельфины - это акватические животные." (Del'finy - eto akvaticheskie zhivotnye.)
arbitrary definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective B2
/ˈɑːrbɪˌtrɛri/
произвольный (proizvol'nyy)

based on random choice or personal whim, rather than reason or system

"The teacher's arbitrary grading upset many students."

"Произвольная оценка учителя расстроила многих студентов." (Proizvol'naya otsenka uchitelya rasstroila mnogikh studentov.)
arcade definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ɑːrˈkeɪd/
аркада (arkada)

a covered passage with arches along one or both sides; also a place with coin-operated games

"The children spent the afternoon playing games at the arcade."

"Дети провели день, играя в аркаде." (Deti proveli den', igrya v arkade.)
arch definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
prefix B2
/ɑːrtʃ-/
главный / высший (glavny / vysshiy)

a prefix meaning chief, principal, or extreme in rank, importance, or degree

"The word 'archenemy' uses the prefix 'arch-' to mean the main enemy."

"Слово 'архенемий' использует приставку 'арх-' для обозначения главного врага." (Slovo 'arh-enemiy' ispol'zuyet pristavku 'arh-' dlya oboznacheniya glavnogo vraga.)
archaeology definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˌɑːrkiˈɑːlədʒi/
археология (arkheologiya)

the study of human history and prehistory through excavation and analysis of artifacts, monuments, and other physical remains

"She studied archaeology to learn about ancient civilizations."

"Она изучала археологию, чтобы узнать о древних цивилизациях." (Ona izuchala arkheologiyu, chtoby uznat' o drevnikh tsivilizatsiyakh.)
archeology definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˌɑːr.kiˈɑː.lə.dʒi/
археология (arkheologiya)

the study of human history and prehistory through excavation and analysis of artifacts and structures

"She decided to study archeology to learn about ancient civilizations."

"Она решила изучать археологию, чтобы узнать о древних цивилизациях." (Ona reshil izuchat' arkheologiyu, chtoby uznat' o drevnikh tsivilizatsiyakh.)
architectural definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective B2
/ˌɑːrkɪˈtɛktʃərəl/
архитектурный (arkhitekturnyy)

relating to the design and style of buildings and structures

"The city is known for its beautiful architectural designs."

"Город известен своими красивыми архитектурными проектами." (Gorod izvesten svoimi krasivymi arkhitekturnymi proyektami.)
archive definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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archive

noun, verb B2
/ˈɑːrkaɪv/

A collection of historical documents or records; to store or preserve information for future use.

"The library decided to archive all the old manuscripts."

archives definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˈɑːrkaɪvz/
архивы (arkayvz)

A place or collection where historical records and documents are stored.

"She visited the national archives to research her family history."

"Она посетила национальные архивы, чтобы исследовать историю своей семьи." (Ona posetila natsional'nye arkhivy, chtoby issledovat' istoriyu svoey sem'i.)
arena definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/əˈriːnə/
арена, сцена (arena, stsena)

a large area surrounded by seats for sports, entertainment, or other events

"The basketball game will be held in the new arena downtown."

"Матч по баскетболу пройдет в новой арене в центре города." (Match po basketbolu proydet v novoy arene v tsentre goroda.)
arguably definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adverb B2
/ˈɑːɡjuːəbli/
возможно (vozmozhno)

used to say that a statement is open to argument or is considered true by many people

"She is arguably the most talented player on the team."

"Она, возможно, самый талантливый игрок в команде." (Ona, vozmozhno, samyi talantlivyi igrok v komande)
arise definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb B2
/əˈraɪz/
возникать (voznikat')

to begin to exist or to happen

"Problems may arise if you don't plan ahead."

"Проблемы могут возникнуть, если вы не спланируете заранее." (Problemy mogut vozniknut', esli vy ne splanirovate zaraneye.)
aristocracy definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˌærɪˈstɑːkrəsi/
аристократия (aristokratiya)

a class of people holding exceptional rank and privileges, especially hereditary nobility

"The aristocracy often had influence over political decisions."

"Аристократия часто имела влияние на политические решения." (Aristokratiya chasto imela vliyaniye na politicheskiye resheniya.)
armed conflict definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
ɑːmd ˈkɒn.flɪkt
вооружённый конфликт (vooruzhyonny konflikt)

A contest of armed forces; warfare between opposing military forces.

"Armed conflict resulted in widespread devastation."

"Вооружённый конфликт привёл к широкомасштабному разрушению." (Vooruzhyonny konflikt privyol k shirokomasshtabnomu razrusheniyu.)
Armour definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˈɑːr.mər/
бронирование (bronirovanie)

protective covering worn by soldiers; metal plating for military vehicles

"The knight wore heavy armour to protect himself in battle."

"Рыцарь носил тяжелую броню, чтобы защитить себя в бою." (Ritsar' nosil tyazheluyu bron'yu, chtoby zashchitit' sebya v boyu.)
Armpit definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˈɑːrm.pɪt/
подмышка (podmyshka)

the hollow area under the arm where it joins the shoulder

"He applied deodorant to his armpit."

"Он нанес дезодорант на свою подмышку." (On nanes deodorant na svoyu podmyshku)
aroma definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/əˈroʊmə/
аромат (aromat)

A pleasant, distinctive smell.

"The aroma of freshly baked bread filled the kitchen."

"Аромат свежевыпеченного хлеба заполнил кухню." (Aromat svezhevypechennogo khleba zapolnil kukhnyu.)
aromatic definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective B2
/ˌærəˈmætɪk/
ароматный (aromatyj)

Having a pleasant and distinctive smell.

"The chef used aromatic herbs to flavor the dish."

"Шеф-повар использовал ароматные травы для придания вкуса блюду." (Shef-povar ispol'zoval aromatnye travy dlya pridaniya vkusa blyudu.)
array definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/əˈreɪ/
массив, выставка (massiv, vystavka)

an impressive display or arrangement of things

"The shop displayed an array of colorful dresses."

"Магазин продемонстрировал впечатляющую выставку ярких платьев." (Magazin prodemonstriroval vpechatlyayushchuyu vystavku yarkikh plat'yev.)
Arrogance definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˈærəɡəns/
аррогантность (arrogantnost)

The quality of being overly proud and having a sense of superiority.

"His arrogance made him unpopular among his colleagues."

"Его аррогантность сделала его непопулярным среди коллег." (Ego arrogantnost' sdelala ego nepopulyarnym sredi kolleg.)
Arrogant definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective B2
/ˈærəɡənt/

Having an exaggerated sense of one's own importance or abilities.

"The arrogant manager dismissed the workers' complaints."

articulate definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb/adjective B2
/ɑːrˈtɪkjʊlət/
артикулировать (artikulirovat)

to express thoughts or ideas clearly; having the ability to speak fluently and clearly

"She was able to articulate her ideas during the meeting."

"Она смогла артикулировать свои идеи на встрече." (Ona smogla artikulirovat' svoi idei na vstreche.)
artifact definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˈɑːrtɪˌfækt/
артефакт (artefakt)

an object made by humans, typically of historical or cultural interest

"The museum displayed ancient artifacts from Egypt."

"Музей выставил древние артефакты из Египта." (Muzey vystavil drevnie artefakty iz Egipta.)
artifacts definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun (plural) B2
/ˈɑːrtɪˌfæks/
артефакты (artefakty)

objects made by humans, often of historical or cultural importance

"Archaeologists discovered valuable artifacts in the ruins."

"Археологи обнаружили ценные артефакты в руинах." (Arheologi obnaruzhili tsennye artefakty v ruinakh.)
adverb B2
/ˌɑːrtɪˈfɪʃəli/
искусственно; (iskusstvenno)

by artificial means; not naturally; in a fake manner

"The lake was artificially created for irrigation purposes."

"Озеро было создано искусственно для орошения." (Ozyero bylo sozdano iskusstvenno dlya orosheniya.)
artisan definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˈɑːrtɪzən/
ремесленник (remeslennik)

a skilled craftsperson who makes things by hand

"The artisan crafted a beautiful wooden chair."

"Ремесленник создал красивое деревянное кресло." (Remeslennik sozdál krasivoye derevyannoye kreslo.)
Artison definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˈɑːr.tɪ.zən/
ремесленник (remeslennik)

a skilled craftsperson who makes things by hand

"The artisan created a beautiful wooden sculpture."

"Ремесленник создал красивую деревянную скульптуру." (Remeslennik sozdaval krasivuyu derevyannuyu skul'pturu.)
ascend definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb B2
/əˈsɛnd/
восходить (voskhodit)

to move upward or rise to a higher position or level

"The hikers began to ascend the steep mountain trail."

"Путешественники начали восхождение по крутой горной тропе." (Puteshestvenniki nachali voskhozhdeniye po krutoy gornoy trope.)
ascent definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/əˈsɛnt/
восхождение, подъём (voshodzhdeniye, podyem)

The act of rising or climbing to a higher position or level.

"The climbers began their ascent to the mountain peak at dawn."

"Альпинисты начали своё восхождение к вершине горы на рассвете." (Al'pinisty nachali svoe voskhodzhdeniye k vershine gory na rassvete.)
ash definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/æʃ/
пепел (pepel)

the powdery residue left after the burning of a substance

"After the fire, only ash remained of the house."

"После пожара остался только пепел от дома." (Posle pozhara ostalsia tol'ko pepel ot doma.)
Ash-colour definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective B2
/æʃ ˈkʌl.ər/
пепельный цвет (pepel'nyy tsvet)

a grayish color resembling ash

"The old building had ash-colour walls that needed painting."

"Старое здание имело пепельные стены, которые нужно было покрасить." (Staroye zdaniye imelo pepel'nye steny, kotoryye nuzhno bylo pokrasit')
aspiration definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˌæspəˈreɪʃən/
стремление (stremlenie)

a strong desire to achieve something; ambition

"Her aspiration is to become a doctor."

"Её стремление — стать врачом." (Eyo stremlenie — stat' vrachom.)
aspire definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb B2
/əˈspaɪər/
стремиться (stremitsya)

to have a strong desire to achieve something

"Many students aspire to study abroad."

"Многие студенты стремятся учиться за границей." (Mnogie studenty stremyatsya uchit'sya za granitsey.)
Ass definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/æs/
осел (osel)

a donkey; also an informal term for a foolish person or one's buttocks

"He acted like an ass during the meeting."

"Он вел себя как осел во время встречи." (On vel sebya kak osel vo vremya vstrechi.)
assault definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun, verb B2
/əˈsɔːlt/
нападение (napadeniye)

a physical attack or to attack someone violently

"He was charged with assault after the fight."

"Он был обвинен в нападении после драки." (On byl obvinyony v napadenii posle draki.)
assemble definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb B2
/əˈsɛmbəl/
собрать (sobrat)

to gather or bring together in one place

"The students assembled in the hall for the meeting."

"студенты собрались в зале для встречи." (studenty sobrali v zale dlya vstrechi.)
assert definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb B2
/əˈsɜːrt/
утверждать (utverzhdat)

to state a fact or belief confidently and forcefully

"She asserted her right to speak at the meeting."

"Она утвердила свое право говорить на собрании." (Ona utverdila svoe pravo govorit' na sobranii.)
assertion definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/əˈsɜːʃən/
утверждение (utverzhdenie)

a confident and forceful statement of fact or belief

"Her assertion that she was right was met with silence."

"Ее утверждение, что она была права, было встречено молчанием." (Eeyo utverzhdeniye, chto ona byla prava, bylo vstrecheno molchaniem.)
Assertive definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective B2
/əˈsɜːrtɪv/
уверенный (uverennyy)

having or showing a confident and forceful personality

"He is very assertive in expressing his opinions."

"Он очень уверен в выражении своего мнения." (On ochen' uveren v vyyazhenii svoego mneniya.)
asset definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˈæsɛt/
актив (aktiv)

a valuable person, skill, or resource; something owned that has value

"Her communication skills are a great asset to the company."

"Её коммуникативные навыки — большое активное преимущество для компании." (Eё kommunikativnye navyki — bol'shoe aktivnoe preimushchestvo dlya kompanii.)
assign definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb B2
/əˈsaɪn/
назначить (naznachit)

to give someone a task, duty, or responsibility

"The manager will assign tasks to the new employees."

"Менеджер назначит задачи новым сотрудникам." (Menedzher naznačit zadachi novym sotrudnikam.)
Assumption definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/əˈsʌmpʃən/
предположение (predpolozhenie)

A belief or statement taken for granted without proof.

"His assumption about the results turned out to be wrong."

"Его предположение о результатах оказалось неверным." (Yego predpolozhenie o rezul'tatakh okazalos' nevernym.)
assumptions definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
əˈsʌmp.ʃənz
предположения (predpolozheniya)

Things that are accepted as true or certain to happen, without proof.

"His assumptions about the project were completely wrong."

"Его предположения о проекте были совершенно неверными." (Ego predpolozheniya o proyekte byli sovershenno nevernymi.)
assurance definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/əˈʃʊərəns/
уверенность (uverennost)

A positive declaration intended to give confidence; a guarantee.

"She gave her assurance that the project would be completed on time."

"Она дала свою уверенность, что проект будет завершен вовремя." (Ona dala svoiu uverennost, chto proiekt budet zavershen vovremya.)
assured definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective; verb (past/participle) B2
/əˈʃʊrd/
уверенный; гарантированный (uverennyy; garantirovannyy)

confident and certain; guaranteed or made certain

"She felt assured that everything would work out."

"Она была уверена, что всё будет хорошо." (Ona byla uverena chto vsyo budet khorosho)
asteroid definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˈæstərɔɪd/
астероид (asteroid)

A small rocky body orbiting the sun, mostly found in the asteroid belt between Mars and Jupiter.

"The asteroid belt lies between the orbits of Mars and Jupiter."

"Пояс астероидов находится между орбитами Марса и Юпитера." (Poyas asteroidyov nakhoditsya mezhdu orbitami Morsa i Yupiterom.)
astonish definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb B2
/əˈstɒnɪʃ/
поражать (porazhat)

to surprise someone greatly; to fill with sudden wonder or amazement

"The magician’s final trick astonished the entire audience."

"Финальный трюк фокусника поразил всю аудиторию." (Finalny tryuk fokusnika porazil vsyu auditoriyu)
astonished definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective B2
/əˈstɒnɪʃt/
поражённый (porazhyonnyy)

feeling very surprised or amazed

"She was astonished by the magician's incredible trick."

"Она была поражена невероятным трюком фокусника." (ona byla porazhena neveroyatnym tryukom fokusnika)
astonishing definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective B2
/əsˈtɒnɪʃɪŋ/
удивительный (udivitel'nyy)

extremely surprising or impressive

"The results of the experiment were astonishing."

"Результаты эксперимента были удивительными." (Rezultaty eksperimenta byli udivitel'nymi.)