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noun C2
/ˈeɪʒən swɒmp iːl/
азиатский болотный угорь (aziatski bolotny ugor)

a snake-like freshwater fish that can survive in muddy waters and is considered a delicacy in South Asian cuisine

"Asian swamp eel can breathe air and survive in shallow muddy waters."

"Азиатский болотный угорь может дышать воздухом и выживать в мелкой грязной воде." (aziatski bolotny ugor mozhet dyshat vozdukhom i vyzhivat v melkoi gryaznoi vode)
asinine definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C2
/ˈæsɪnaɪn/
глупый (glupy)

Extremely foolish or stupid.

"It was an asinine idea to drive into the storm without checking the weather."

"Это была глупая идея ехать в шторм, не проверив погоду." (Eto byla glupaya ideya yehat' v shtorm, ne proverya pogodu.)
askance definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adverb C2
/əˈskæns/
с недоверием (s nedoveriem)

With suspicion, mistrust, or disapproval.

"She looked askance at his unusual proposal."

"Она посмотрела на его необычное предложение с недоверием." (Ona posmotrela na ego neobychnoye predlozheniye s nedoveriem.)
askew definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C2
/əˈskjuː/
криво (krivo)

Not in a straight or level position; crooked or tilted.

"The picture on the wall hung slightly askew."

"Картина на стене висела немного криво." (Kartina na stene visela nemnogo krivo.)
Asparagus bean definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/əˈspær.ə.ɡəs biːn/
аспарагус боб (asparagus bob)

a long, thin green vegetable pod that grows on vines; also known as yard-long bean

"The asparagus bean grows up to three feet long and is commonly used in Asian cooking."

"Аспарагус боб вырастает до трех футов в длину и часто используется в азиатской кухне." (asparagus bob vyrastaet do tryokh futov v dlinu i chasto ispol'zuyetsya v aziatskoy kukhne.)
asperity definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/əˈsper.ɪ.ti/
резкость (uhsperitee)

Harshness of tone, manner, or surface.

"She spoke with asperity when she was interrupted."

"Она говорила с резкостью, когда её прервали." (Ona govorila s rezkost, kogda eyo prervali.)
aspersion definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/əˈspɜːr.ʒən/
клевета (kleveta)

An attack on the reputation or integrity of someone.

"He cast an aspersion on her character."

"Он бросил клевету на её характер." (On brosil klevetu na yeye kharakter.)
aspersions definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun (plural) C2
/əˈspɜːr.ʒənz/
клевета (kleveta)

Critical or slanderous remarks; multiple attacks on reputation.

"The politician rejected the aspersions cast against him."

"Политик отклонил клевету, выдвинутую против него." (Politik otklonil klevetu, vydvinutuyu protiv nego.)
assay definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun, verb C2
/ˈæseɪ/
анализ (analiz)

To test or analyze the quality, purity, or content of a substance; the act of such testing.

"The scientists assayed the mineral sample for gold content."

"Учёные проанализировали образец минерала на содержание золота." (Uchyonye proanalizirovali obrazets minerala na soderzhaniye zolota.)
asseverate definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C2
/əˈsɛvəˌreɪt/
утверждать (utverzhdat)

to affirm or declare positively and earnestly

"He asseverated that he had never seen the man before."

"Он утверждал, что никогда не видел этого человека раньше." (On utverzhdal, chto nikogda ne videl etogo cheloveka ran'she.)
assiduous definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C2
/əˈsɪdʒuəs/
усердный (usyerudny)

showing great care, attention, and effort in doing something

"She was assiduous in her studies, rarely missing a day of revision."

"Она была усердной в своих учебных занятиях, редко пропускала день занятий." (Ona byla usyernoy v svoikh uchebnykh zanyatiyakh, redko propuskala den' zanyatiy.)
assiduously definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adverb C2
/əˈsɪdʒuəsli/
усердно (usyeradno)

with great care and persistence

"He worked assiduously to complete the project before the deadline."

"Он работал усердно, чтобы закончить проект до срока." (On rabotal usyeradno, chtoby zakonchit' proyekt do sroka.)
assonance definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ˈæsənəns/
ассонанс (assonans)

the repetition of vowel sounds in nearby words in poetry or prose

"The poet used assonance to create a musical effect in his verse."

"Поэт использовал ассонанс, чтобы создать музыкальный эффект в своем стихе." (Poet ispol'zoval assonans, chtoby sozdats' muzykal'nyy effekt v svoem stihe.)
assonant definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C2
/ˈæsənənt/
ассонансный (assonansnyy)

Having or characterized by assonance; repeating similar vowel sounds.

"The poem is filled with assonant words that create a musical rhythm."

"Стихотворение наполнено словами с ассонансом, создающими музыкальный ритм." (Stikhotvorenie napolneno slovami s assonansom, sozdajushchimi muzykal'nyj ritm.)
assonate definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C2
/ˈæsəneɪt/
асонировать (asonirovat)

To correspond or agree in sound, especially by vowel sounds; to rhyme approximately.

"The lines assonate beautifully, giving the song a unique flow."

"Строки асонируют красиво, придавая песне уникальный поток." (Stroki asoniruyut krasivo, pridaya pesne unikal'nyy potok.)
assuage definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C2
/əˈsweɪdʒ/
успокаивать (uspokaivat)

To make an unpleasant feeling less intense; to ease or relieve.

"The kind words helped assuage her anxiety."

"Добрые слова помогли облегчить её тревогу." (Dobrye slova pomogli oblegchit' yeyo trevogu.)
noun C2
/ˈæstər/
астра (astra)

a flowering plant with daisy-like flowers that typically bloom in fall

"The purple asters bloomed beautifully in the autumn garden."

"Фиолетовые астры красиво зацвели в осеннем саду." (Fioletovyye astra krasivo zatsveli v osennom sadu.)
astigmatism definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/əˈstɪɡmətɪzəm/
астигматизм (astigmatizm)

An eye defect causing blurred vision due to irregular curvature of the cornea or lens.

"She wears glasses to correct her astigmatism."

"Она носит очки, чтобы исправить свой астигматизм." (Ona nosit ochki, chtoby ispravit' svoy astigmatizm.)
astral definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C2
/ˈæstrəl/

Relating to the stars or to spiritual, non-physical realms.

"Some believe in astral projection, the ability to leave the body and travel spiritually."

astringent definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C2
/əˈstrɪndʒənt/
строгий (stroh-giy)

sharp or severe in manner or style; also describes a substance that contracts skin or body tissues

"Her astringent tone silenced the noisy class."

"Ее строгий тон заставил шумный класс замолчать." (ye-yo stro-giy ton zas-til shum-nee klass zamol-chat)
asunder definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adverb C2
/əˈsʌndər/
на части (na chasti)

into separate parts; apart

"The ancient empire was torn asunder by war."

"Древняя империя была разорвана войной на части." (Drevnyaya imperiya byla razorvana voynoy na chasti.)
atavism definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ˈætəvɪzəm/
атавизм (atavizm)

The recurrence of traits or characteristics from a remote ancestor.

"The scientist noted atavism in the child’s physical features."

"Учёный заметил атавизм в физических характеристиках ребёнка." (Uchyonnyy zameetil atavizm v fizicheskikh kharakteristikakh rebyonka.)
atelier definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ˌætəlˈjeɪ/
ателье (студия художника или дизайнера) (at'elye (studiya khudozhnika ili dizaynera))

A workshop or studio, especially for an artist or designer.

"The painter invited us to his atelier to view his new collection."

"Художник пригласил нас в свою мастерскую, чтобы показать свою новую коллекцию." (Khudozhnik priglasil nas v svoyu masterskuyu, chtoby pokazat' svoyu novuyu kollektsiyu.)
athirst definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C2
/əˈθɜːrst/
жаждущий, стремящийся (zhazhdushchiy, stremyashchiesya)

Very eager or desirous for something.

"The explorer was athirst for adventure."

"Исследователь был жаждущим приключений." (Issledovatel' byl zhazhdushchim priklyucheniy.)
athwart definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adverb C2
/əˈθwɔːrt/
поперек, против (poperek, protiv)

Across or in opposition to something.

"A fallen tree lay athwart the road, blocking traffic."

"Павший дерево лежало поперек дороги, блокируя движение." (Pavshij derevo lezhalo poperek dorogi, blokiruyaya dvizhene.)
atomizer definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ˈætəmaɪzər/
распылитель (raspylitel)

A device that sprays liquid into a fine mist.

"She used an atomizer to apply the perfume evenly."

"Она использовала атомайзер, чтобы равномерно нанести духи." (Ona ispol'zovala atomayzer, chtoby ravnomerno nanesti dukhi.)
attenuate definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C2
/əˈtɛnjueɪt/
ослабить (oslabit')

To reduce the force, effect, or value of something.

"The medicine helps attenuate the severity of the symptoms."

"Лекарство помогает ослабить тяжесть симптомов." (Lekarstvo pomogaet oslabit' tyazhest' simptomov.)
attenuation definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
əˌten.juˈeɪ.ʃən
ослабление, уменьшение, сокращение (oslablenie, umenshenie, sokrashchenie)

The reduction of the force, effect, or value of something.

"The attenuation of sound waves affects communication."

"Атенюация звуковых волн влияет на коммуникацию." (Atenyuatsiya zvukovykh voln vliyaet na kommunikatsiyu.)
augur definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C2
/ˈɔːɡər/
предсказывать (predskazyvat')

To be a sign of something to come; to predict or foretell.

"Dark clouds augur a coming storm."

"Тёмные облака предсказывают приближающийся шторм." (Tyomnye oblaka predskazyvayut priblizhayushchiesya shtorm.)
augury definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ˈɔːɡjʊri/
предзнаменование (predznamenovanie)

A sign or omen that is believed to predict future events.

"The dark clouds were seen as an augury of an approaching storm."

"Темные облака были восприняты как предзнаменование надвигающегося шторма." (Temnye oblaка byli vosprinuty kak predznamenovanie nadvigayushchegosya shtorma.)
august definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C2
/ɔːˈɡʌst/
величественный (velichestvenny)

Respected and impressive; inspiring reverence or admiration.

"The king entered the hall with an august presence."

"Царь вошел в зал с величественным присутствием." (Tsar' voshel v zal s velichestvennym prisutstviyem.)
aureole definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ˈɔːriˌoʊl/
ореол (oreol)

A halo or radiance surrounding the head or body, often in religious art.

"The painting showed the saint with an aureole around his head."

"Картина показывала святого с аурой вокруг его головы." (Kartina pokazyvala svyatogo s auroy vokrug yego golovy.)
auricle definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ˈɔːrɪkl̩/
внешняя часть уха (vneshnyaya chast' ukha)

The external part of the ear; also an upper chamber of the heart in anatomy.

"The doctor examined the patient’s auricle for signs of infection."

"Врач осмотрел внешнюю часть уха пациента на признаки инфекции." (Vrach osmotrel vneshnyuyu chast' ukha patsiyenta na priznaki infektsii.)
auricular definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C2
/ɔːˈrɪkjʊlər/
связанный с ухом (svyazannyy s ukhom)

Relating to the ear or hearing.

"The doctor used an auricular thermometer to check the patient's temperature."

"Доктор использовал аурикулярный термометр, чтобы проверить температуру пациента." (Doktor ispol'zoval aurikulyarnyy termometr, chtoby proverit' temperaturu patsiyenta.)
auriferous definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C2
/ɔːˈrɪfərəs/
золотой (zolotoy)

Containing or producing gold.

"The miners discovered an auriferous vein in the mountains."

"Шахтеры обнаружили золотую жилу в горах." (Shakhtery obnaruzhili zolotuyu zhilu v gorakh.)
auroral definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C2
/ɔːˈrɔːrəl/
связанный с авророй (svyazannyy s avroroy)

Relating to or resembling the aurora, especially the northern lights.

"The scientists observed auroral activity in the night sky."

"Учёные наблюдали за аворальной активностью на ночном небе." (Uchyonye nablyudali za avoral'noy aktivnost'yu na nochnom nebe.)
auscultation definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ˌɔːskʌlˈteɪʃən/
аускультация (auskultatsiya)

The act of listening to internal sounds of the body, typically using a stethoscope.

"The doctor performed auscultation to check the patient’s lungs."

"Доктор провел аускультацию, чтобы проверить легкие пациента." (Doktor provel auskultatsiyu, chtoby proverit' legkie patsiyenta.)
auspice definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ˈɔːspɪs/
предзнаменование, покровительство (predznamenovanie, pokrovitel'stvo)

A sign, omen, or divine token; also refers to protection or support.

"The project was launched under the auspice of the government."

"Проект был запущен под покровительством правительства." (Proyekt byl zapushchen pod pokrovitel'stvom pravitel'stva.)
auspices definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun (plural) C2
/ˈɔːspɪsɪz/
покровительство (pokrovitel'stvo)

Patronage, support, or guidance, often used in the phrase 'under the auspices of'.

"The conference was held under the auspices of the United Nations."

"Конференция прошла под эгидой ООН." (Konferentsiya proshla pod egidoi OON.)
autarchy definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ˈɔːtɑːrki/
аутархия (autarkhiya)

A system of self-sufficiency where a state or community is economically independent.

"The nation attempted autarchy to reduce reliance on imports."

"Нация попыталась достичь аутархии, чтобы уменьшить зависимость от импорта." (Natsiya popytalas dostich autarkhii, chtoby umenshit zavisimost' ot importa.)
autarky definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
ˈɔː.tɑː.ki
автаркия, самодостаточность (avtarkiya, samodostatochnost)

Economic independence or self-sufficiency; a policy of establishing a self-sufficient national economy.

"Some nations aim for autarky to reduce reliance on imports."

"Некоторые страны стремятся к автаркии, чтобы сократить зависимость от импорта." (Nekotorye strany stremyatsya k avtarkii, chtoby sokratit' zavisimost' ot importa.)
avarice definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ˈævərɪs/
жадность (zhadnost)

extreme greed for wealth or material gain

"His avarice led him to exploit his workers."

"Его жадность привела его к эксплуатации своих работников." (Yego zhadnost' privela ego k eksployatatsii svoikh rabotnikov.)
avaricious definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C2
/ˌævəˈrɪʃəs/
жадный (zhadnyy)

having or showing extreme greed for wealth or material gain

"The avaricious landlord increased the rent unfairly."

"Жадный арендодатель несправедливо увеличил аренду." (Zhaddnyy arendodatel' nespravedlivo uvelichil arendu.)
aver definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C2
/əˈvɜːr/
утверждать (utverzhdat')

to state or assert something confidently and strongly

"She averred that she was innocent."

"Она утверждала, что была невиновна." (Ona utverzhdala, chto byla nevinovna.)
aviary definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ˈeɪ.viˌɛr.i/
вольер (vol'er)

a large enclosure for keeping birds

"The zoo built a new aviary for exotic parrots."

"Зоопарк построил новый вольер для экзотических попугаев." (Zoopark postroil novyy vol'er dlya ekzoticheskikh popugaev.)
avidity definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/əˈvɪdəti/
жажда (zhazhda)

extreme eagerness or enthusiasm

"He accepted the offer with avidity."

"Он принял предложение с жаждой." (On prinjal predlozheniye s zhazhdoi.)
avocation definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ˌæv.oʊˈkeɪ.ʃən/
увлечение (uvlechenie)

a hobby or minor occupation pursued in addition to one's main work

"Painting is his avocation after office hours."

"Живопись — его увлечение после рабочего дня." (Zhivopis’ — ego uvlechenie posle rabochego dnya.)
avouch definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C2
/əˈvaʊtʃ/
подтверждать (podtverzhdat)

to affirm or assert something as true

"He avouched his innocence before the judge."

"Он подтвердил свою невиновность перед судьей." (On podtverdil svoju nevinovnost pered sud'ej.)
avow definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C2
/əˈvaʊ/
открыто признать (otkryto priznát')

to openly declare or admit something, often publicly and firmly

"He avowed his loyalty to the cause without hesitation."

"Он без колебаний признал свою лояльность делу." (On bez kolebaniy priznál svoiyu loyal'nost' delu.)
avulse definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C2
/əˈvʌls/
оторвать (otorvat)

to tear away or separate forcibly, especially in medical or geological contexts

"The surgeon had to avulse the damaged tissue during the operation."

"Хирург должен был оторвать поврежденную ткань во время операции." (Khirurg dolzhen byl otorvat povrezhdennuyu tkany vo vremya operatsii.)