Vocabularies

English Vocabulary Dictionary | Word Meanings, Definitions & Examples

enjoyment definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B1
/ɪnˈdʒɔɪmənt/
удовольствие (udovolstvie)

the state or process of taking pleasure or satisfaction in something

"She felt great enjoyment while reading her favorite book."

"Она испытывала большое удовольствие, читая свою любимую книгу." (Ona ispytivala bolshoe udovolstvie, chitaya svoiu lyubimuiu knigu.)
Enormous definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective B1
/ɪˈnɔːrməs/
огромный (ogromnyy)

Extremely large in size, amount, or degree.

"They built an enormous stadium in the city."

"Они построили огромный стадион в городе." (Oni postroili ogromnyy stadion v gorode.)
ensure definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb B1
/ɪnˈʃʊər/
обеспечить (obespechit)

To make certain that something will happen or be the case.

"Please ensure that the door is locked before you leave."

"Пожалуйста, убедитесь, что дверь закрыта, прежде чем уйти." (Pozhaluysta, ubedites', chto dver' zakryta, prezhde chem uyti.)
entertain definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb B1
/ˌɛntərˈteɪn/
развлекать (razvlekat')

to provide amusement, enjoyment, or hospitality to others

"The comedian entertained the audience with his jokes."

"Комик развлекал зрителей своими шутками." (Komik razvlekal zriteley svoimi shutkami.)
Entertaining definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective B1
/ˌɛntərˈteɪnɪŋ/
развлекательный (razvlekatel'nyy)

providing amusement or enjoyment

"The comedian gave an entertaining performance."

"Комик представил развлекательное представление." (Komik predstavil razvlekatel'noe predstavyeniye.)
Enthusiasm definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B1
/ɪnˈθjuːziæzəm/
энтузиазм (entuziazm)

intense and eager enjoyment, interest, or approval

"His enthusiasm for teaching inspired his students."

"Его энтузиазм к обучению вдохновлял его студентов." (Ego entuziazm k obucheniyu vdokhnovlyal ego studentov.)
enthusiastic definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective B1
/ɪnˌθjuːziˈæstɪk/
энтузиаст (entuziast)

showing intense and eager enjoyment or approval

"She is very enthusiastic about learning new languages."

"Она очень энтузиастично настроена к изучению новых языков." (Ona ochen' entuziastichno nastroena k izucheniu novykh yazykov.)
Entire definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective B1
/ɪnˈtaɪər/
целый (tsely)

whole; with no part left out

"He spent the entire day reading books."

"Он провел весь день, читая книги." (On provel ves' den', chitaya knigi.)
Entirely definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adverb B1
/ɪnˈtaɪərli/
полностью (polnostyu)

Completely or wholly.

"She is entirely responsible for the project."

"Она полностью ответственна за проект." (Ona polnostyu otvetstvenna za proyekt.)
Entrance definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B1
/ˈɛntrəns/
вход (vkhod)

A place of entering; an entry point.

"They waited at the main entrance of the building."

"Они ждали у главного входа в здание." (Oni zhdyali u glavnovo vkhozhda v zdanie.)
Entry definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B1
/ˈɛntri/
вход (vkhod)

the act of going into a place, or permission to go in

"Entry to the museum is free on Fridays."

"Вход в музей бесплатный по пятницам." (Vkhod v muzey besplatnyy po pyatnitsam.)
envelope definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B1
/ˈɛnvəloʊp/
конверт (konvert)

a flat paper container used to enclose a letter or document

"She sealed the letter in an envelope and posted it."

"Она запечатала письмо в конверт и отправила его." (Ona zapechatala pis'mo v konvert i otpravila ego.)
environmental definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective B1
/ɪnˌvaɪrənˈmɛntl/
экологический (ekologicheskiy)

relating to the natural world and the impact of human activity on its condition

"The company adopted new policies to reduce environmental damage."

"Компания приняла новые политики для снижения экологического ущерба." (Kompaniya prinyala novye politiki dlya snizheniya ekologicheskogo uscherba.)
episode definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B1
/ˈɛpɪsoʊd/
эпизод (epizod)

An event or part of a story, or one installment in a series.

"The last episode of the drama was watched by millions."

"Последний эпизод драмы посмотрели миллионы." (Posledniy epizod dramy posmotreli milliony.)
equality definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B1
/ɪˈkwɒləti/
равенство (ravenstvo)

the state of being equal, especially in rights, status, and opportunities

"The organization works to promote gender equality in the workplace."

"Организация работает над продвижением гендерного равенства на рабочем месте." (Organizatsiya rabotayet nad prodvizheniyem gendernogo ravenstva na rabochem meste.)
Escape definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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Escape (eskeip)

verb B1
/ɪˈskeɪp/
убегать (ubegat')

To break free from confinement or control; to get away.

"The prisoner tried to escape from jail."

"Uznik popytalsya ubezhat' iz tyur'my." (Uznik popytalsya ubezhat' iz tyur'my.)
essential definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective B1
/ɪˈsɛnʃəl/
необходимый (neobkhodimy)

Absolutely necessary; extremely important.

"Water is essential for life."

"Вода необходима для жизни." (Voda neobkhodima dlya zhizni.)
establish definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb B1
/ɪˈstæblɪʃ/
установить (ustanovit')

To set up, create, or bring into existence something on a firm basis.

"The company plans to establish a new office in Dhaka."

"Компания планирует открыть новый офис в Дакке." (Kompaniya planirovat otkryt' novyi ofis v Dakke.)
established definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb B1
ɪˈstæb.lɪʃt
учреждён (uchrezhdyon)

Set up on a firm or permanent basis; having existed for a long time and therefore recognized.

"BPSC was established in 1972."

"BPSC был учреждён в 1972 году." (BPSC byl uchrezhdyon v 1972 godu.)
estimate definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb B1
/ˈɛstɪˌmeɪt/
оценивать (otsenivat)

To roughly calculate or judge the value, number, quantity, or extent of something.

"The engineer estimated the cost of the project at $5 million."

"Инженер оценил стоимость проекта в 5 миллионов долларов." (Inzhener otsenil stoimost' proekta v 5 millionov dollarov.)
estimated definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective B1
/ˈɛstɪmeɪtɪd/
оцененный (otsenennyy)

roughly calculated or judged; an approximate value or amount

"The estimated cost of the project is five million dollars."

"Оценочная стоимость проекта составляет пять миллионов долларов." (Otsenochnaya stoimost' proyekte sostavlyaet pyat' millionov dollarov.)
etcetera definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adverb B1
/ɛtˈsɛtərə/
и так далее (i tak daleye)

used at the end of a list to indicate that other similar items are included

"She bought apples, oranges, bananas, etcetera from the market."

"Она купила яблоки, апельсины, бананы и так далее на рынке." (Ona kupila yabloki, apelsiny, banany i tak daleye na rynke.)
Eventually definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adverb B1
/ɪˈven.tʃu.ə.li/
в конце концов (v kontse kontsov)

in the end, especially after a long delay or series of problems

"He eventually finished his degree after many challenges."

"Он в конце концов закончил свою степень после множества трудностей." (On v kontse kontsov zakonchil svoju stepen posle mnozhestva trudnostej.)
Evidence definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B1
/ˈɛv.ɪ.dəns/
доказательство (dokazatel'stvo)

facts or information that show whether something is true or not

"The lawyer presented new evidence in court."

"Адвокат представил новые доказательства в суде." (Advokat predstavil novye dokazyvatel'stva v sude.)
evil definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective B1
/ˈiːvəl/
злой (zloy)

Profoundly immoral and wicked.

"They believed the villain was the embodiment of evil."

"Они верили, что злодей был олицетворением зла." (Oni verili, chto zlodey byl olitsetvoreniem zla.)
Exact definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective, verb B1
/ɪɡˈzækt/
точный (tochnyy)

precise and accurate (adj); to demand or obtain something (verb)

"The exact time of the meeting is 10:30 AM."

"Точное время встречи - 10:30." (Tochnoe vremya vstrechi - 10:30.)
examination definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B1
/ɪɡˌzæm.ɪˈneɪ.ʃən/
экзамен (ekzamen)

a formal test of knowledge or ability

"She is preparing for her final examination."

"Она готовится к своему финальному экзамену." (Ona gotovitsya k svojemu final'nomu ekzameny.)
examinations definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B1
ɪɡˌzæm.ɪˈneɪ.ʃənz
экзамены (ekzameny)

A detailed inspection or investigation; a formal test of a person's knowledge or proficiency.

"BPSC conducts rigorous examinations."

"BPSC проводит строгие экзамены." (BPSC provodit strogiye ekzameny.)
examine definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb B1
/ɪɡˈzæm.ɪn/
счастье (schast'ye)

to look at something carefully in order to understand it

"The doctor will examine the patient tomorrow."

"Она не могла скрыть своего счастья, когда получила награду." (Ona ne mogla skryt' svoego schast'ya, kogda poluchila nagradu.)
Exception definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B1
/ɪkˈsɛpʃən/
исключение (isklyucheniye)

A case or instance that does not follow a general rule.

"Every rule has an exception."

"Каждое правило имеет исключение." (Kazhdoye pravilo imeyet isklyucheniye.)
executive definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun/adjective B1
/ɪɡˈzɛkjətɪv/
исполнительный (ispolnitel'nyy)

A person with senior managerial responsibility in a business; relating to the execution of plans or laws.

"She works as an executive in a multinational company."

"Она работает в качестве исполнительного директора в международной компании." (Ona rabotayet v kachestve ispolnitel'nogo direktora v mezhdunarodnoy kompanii.)
Exhibition definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B1
/ˌɛksɪˈbɪʃən/
выставка (vystavka)

a public display of works of art, products, or other items of interest

"The art exhibition attracted thousands of visitors."

"Выставка искусства привлекла тысячи посетителей." (Vystavka iskusstva privlekla tysyachi posetiteley.)
exist definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb B1
/ɪɡˈzɪst/
существовать (sushchestvovat)

to have actual being; to be real or present

"Dinosaurs no longer exist on Earth."

"Динозавры больше не существуют на Земле." (Dinozavry bol'she ne sushchestvuyut na Zemle.)
Existence definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B1
/ɪɡˈzɪstəns/
существование (sushchestvovanie)

The state of being alive or having real presence.

"The existence of life on other planets is still uncertain."

"Существование жизни на других планетах всё ещё неясно." (Sushchestvovanie zhizni na drugikh planetakh vsyo yeshcho neyashchno.)
existing definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective B1
/ɪɡˈzɪstɪŋ/
существующий (sushchestvuyushchiy)

present or currently in use or operation

"The existing rules need to be updated."

"Существующие правила должны быть обновлены." (Sushchestvuyushchie pravila dolzhny byt' obnavleny.)
expand definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb B1
/ɪkˈspænd/
расширять (rasshiryat)

To increase in size, number, or importance.

"The company plans to expand its operations into new markets."

"Компания планирует расширять свои операции на новые рынки." (Kompaniya planiruet rasshiryat svoi operatsii na novye rynki.)
expanded definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb B1
ɪkˈspændɪd
расширенный (rasshirennyy)

Made or become larger or more extensive.

"Expanded opportunities in education can transform lives."

"Расширенные возможности в образовании могут изменить жизни." (Rasshirennye vozmozhnosti v obrazovanii mogut izmenit' zhizni.)
expanding definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb B1
ɪkˈspændɪŋ
расширять (rasshiryat')

Becoming larger or more extensive; increasing in size, number, or importance.

"Expanding education opportunities helps reduce inequality."

"Расширение образовательных возможностей помогает уменьшить неравенство." (Rasshiryeniye ob-razovatel'nykh voz-mozh-nostey po-mog-a-yet um-en'shit' ne-ra-ven-stvo.)
expected definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective B1
/ɪkˈspɛktɪd/
ожидаемый (ozhidayemyy)

regarded as likely to happen; anticipated

"The expected results were better than we thought."

"Ожидаемые результаты были лучше, чем мы думали." (Ozhidayemyye rezul'taty byli luchshe, chem my dumali.)
Expense definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B1
/ɪkˈspɛns/
расход (rakhod)

the cost of something; money spent

"Traveling abroad can be a major expense."

"Путешествия за границу могут быть значительными расходами." (Puteshestviya za granitsu mogut byt' znachitelnymi raskhodami.)
experienced definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective B1
/ɪkˈspɪəriənst/
опытный (opytnyy)

having knowledge or skill in a particular field gained through experience

"She is an experienced teacher who knows how to handle difficult students."

"Она опытный учитель, который знает, как справляться с трудными студентами." (Ona opytnyy uchitel', kotoryy znayet, kak spravlyat'sya s trudnymi studentami.)
experiencing definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb B1
/ɪkˈspɪəriənsɪŋ/
переживать (perezhivat)

Encountering or undergoing an event or occurrence.

"The travelers are experiencing the thrill of adventure."

"Путешественники переживают острые ощущения от приключений." (Puteshestvenniki perezhivayut ostryye oshchushcheniya ot priklyucheniy.)
Explanation definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B1
/ˌekspləˈneɪʃən/
объяснение (ob'yasneniye)

a statement or account that makes something clear

"The teacher gave a clear explanation of the theory."

"Учитель дал четкое объяснение теории." (Uchitel' dal chetkoye ob'yasneniye teoryi.)
explore definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb B1
/ɪkˈsplɔːr/
исследовать (issledovat)

to travel through or study something in order to learn more about it

"They decided to explore the forest together."

"Они решили исследовать лес вместе." (Oni reshili issledovat' les vmeste.)
exploring definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb B1
/ɪkˈsplɔːrɪŋ/
исследовать (issledovat)

Investigating or studying thoroughly; searching into or ranging over for the purpose of discovery.

"They are exploring different areas of Antarctica."

"Они исследуют различные области Антарктиды." (Oni issleduyut razlichnye oblasti Antarktidy.)
export definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb B1
/ˈekspɔːt/
экспортировать (eksportirovat')

to send goods or services to another country for sale

"Bangladesh exports garments to many countries."

"Бангладеш экспортирует текстиль в многие страны." (Bangladesh eksportiruet tekstil' v mnogie strany.)
Express Train definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B1
/ɪkˈspres treɪn/
экспресс поезд (ekspress poezd)

a fast train that travels between major stations with few or no intermediate stops

"The express train reached the destination in half the usual time."

"Экспресс достиг конечной станции в половину обычного времени." (Ekspress dostig konechnoy stantsii v polovinu obychnogo vremeni.)
Expression definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B1
/ɪkˈsprɛʃən/
выражение (vyrazhenie)

the act of putting thoughts or feelings into words, actions, or facial gestures

"His facial expression showed surprise."

"Его выражение лица показало удивление." (Ego vyrazhenie litsa pokazalo udivlenie.)
extend definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb B1
/ɪkˈstɛnd/
продлить (prodlyit)

to make something longer, larger, or last longer; to reach out.

"The company decided to extend the deadline for submissions."

"Компания решила продлить срок подачи заявок." (Kompaniya reshilas' prodylt' srok podachi zayavok.)
extended definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective B1
/ɪkˈstendɪd/
расширенный (rasshirennyy)

longer or larger than usual; continuing for a longer time

"They took an extended vacation in Europe this summer."

"Они провели расширенный отпуск в Европе этим летом." (Oni proveli rasshirennyy otpusk v Yevrope etim letom.)