Vocabularies

English Vocabulary Dictionary | Word Meanings, Definitions & Examples

Lecture definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B1
/ˈlektʃər/
лекция (lektsiya)

a talk given to a group of people to teach them about a subject

"The professor gave a lecture on climate change."

"Профессор прочитал лекцию о климатических изменениях." (Professor prochital lektsiyu o klimaticheskikh izmeneniyakh.)
lecturer definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B1
/ˈlɛktʃərər/
лектор (lektor)

a person who gives lectures, especially at a college or university

"The lecturer explained the theory with clear examples."

"Лектор объяснил теорию на понятных примерах." (Lektor obyasnil teoriyu na ponyatnykh primerakh)
adjective B1
/ˌlɛftˈhændɪd/
левша (levsha)

Using or done with the left hand; also can mean clumsy or awkward.

"She is left-handed and writes beautifully with her left hand."

"Она левша и красиво пишет левой рукой." (Ona levsha i krasivo pishet levoy rukoy.)
legal definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective B1
/ˈliːɡəl/
юридический (yuridicheskiy)

relating to the law

"He sought legal advice before signing the contract."

"Он искал юридическую консультацию перед подписанием контракта." (On iskal yuridicheskuyu konsultatsiyu pered podpisaniem kontrakta.)
Leisure definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B1
/ˈliːʒər/ or /ˈlɛʒər/
досуг (dosug)

Free time when one is not working or occupied; time for relaxation.

"She spends her leisure reading novels."

"Она проводит свой досуг за чтением романов." (Ona prohodit svoy dosug za chteniem romanov.)
lend definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb B1
/lend/
счастье (schastye)

to give something to someone for a period of time, expecting it to be returned

"Can you lend me some money?"

"Ты можешь одолжить мне немного денег?" (Ty mozhesh' odolzhit' mne nemnogo deneg?)
lens definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B1
/lenz/
линза (linza)

a curved piece of glass or plastic that makes things look clearer or larger when you look through it

"He cleaned the camera lens before taking the picture."

"Он очистил объектив камеры перед тем, как сделать снимок." (On ochistil obyektiv kamery pered tem, kak sdelat' snimok.)
Liar definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B1
/ˈlaɪ.ər/
лжец (lzhets)

a person who tells lies; someone who does not tell the truth

"Nobody trusts him because he is a liar."

"Никто ему не доверяет, потому что он лжец." (Nikto yemu ne doveryayet, potomu chto on lzhets.)
license definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun, verb B1
/ˈlaɪsəns/
лицензия / разрешение (litsenziya / razreshenie)

A legal permission to do something (noun); to grant such permission (verb).

"You must have a driving license to operate a car legally."

"Для того чтобы легально управлять автомобилем, у вас должен быть водительский лиценз." (Dlya togo chtoby legal'no upravlyat' avto, u vas dolzhen byt' voditelskiy litsenz.)
Lid definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B1
/lɪd/
крышка (kryshka)

a cover for the top of a container

"She closed the lid tightly on the jar."

"Она плотно закрыла крышку банки." (Ona plotno zakryla kryshku banki.)
lifestyle definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B1
/ˈlaɪf.staɪl/
образ жизни (obraz zhizni)

The way in which a person or group lives, including habits, attitudes, and possessions.

"A healthy lifestyle includes regular exercise and a balanced diet."

"Здоровый образ жизни включает в себя регулярные физические упражнения и сбалансированное питание." (Zdorovyy obraz zhizni vklyuchayet v sebya regulyarnye fizicheskie uprazhneniya i sbalansirovannoye pitaniye.)
Light Colour definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B1
/laɪt ˈkʌlər/
светлый цвет (svetlyy tsvet)

a pale or bright shade of any color

"The walls were painted in light colours to make the room look bigger."

"Стены были покрашены в светлые цвета, чтобы сделать комнату визуально больше." (Steny byli pokrasheny v svetlye tsveta, chtoby sdelat' komnatu vizual'no bol'she.)
lighting definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B1
/ˈlaɪtɪŋ/
освещение (osveshchenie)

the arrangement or use of light in a place; the act of providing light

"The lighting in the restaurant created a warm and cozy atmosphere."

"Освещение в ресторане создало теплую и уютную атмосферу." (Osveshchenie v restorane sozdalo tepluyu i uyutnuyu atmosferu.)
lightning definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B1
/ˈlaɪtnɪŋ/
молния (molniya)

a flash of light in the sky caused by electricity during a storm

"The lightning struck a tree near our house."

"Молния ударила в дерево рядом с нашим домом." (Molniya udarila v derevo ryadom s nashim domom.)
Likely definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective B1
/ˈlaɪk.li/
вероятно (veroyatno)

probable or expected to happen

"It is likely to rain this evening."

"Вероятно, что будет дождь этим вечером." (Veroyatno, chto budet dozhd' etim vecherom.)
Liking definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B1
/ˈlaɪkɪŋ/
предпочтение, привязанность (predpochtenie, prizyvannost)

A feeling of fondness or preference for something or someone.

"She has a strong liking for classical music."

"У нее сильная привязанность к классической музыке." (U nee sil'naya prizyvannost' k klassicheskoy muzike.)
Limit definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun, verb B1
/ˈlɪmɪt/
предел (predel)

A point or level beyond which something does not or may not extend; to restrict.

"You should limit the amount of sugar you eat."

"Вы должны ограничить количество сахара, которое вы едите." (Vy dolzhny ogranichit' kolichestvo sakhara, kotoroe vy edite.)
limited definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective B1
/ˈlɪmɪtɪd/
ограниченный (ogranichennyy)

Restricted in size, amount, or extent; not great in number or ability.

"Tickets for the concert are limited."

"Билеты на концерт ограничены." (Bilety na kontsert ogranicheny.)
Liquid definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B1
/ˈlɪkwɪd/
жидкость (zhidkost)

a substance that flows freely but is of constant volume, having a consistency like water or oil.

"Water is a clear liquid that is essential for life."

"Вода - это прозрачная жидкость, которая необходима для жизни." (Voda - eto prozrachnaya zhidkost, kotoraya neobkhodima dlya zhizni.)
listener definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B1
/ˈlɪsənər/
слушатель (slushatel)

a person who listens or pays attention to something, especially to a speaker or sound.

"She is a good listener who always understands others' problems."

"Она хороший слушатель, который всегда понимает проблемы других." (Ona khoroshij slushatel', kotoryj vsegda ponimayet problemy drugikh.)
literally definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adverb B1
/ˈlɪtərəli/
буквально (bukvalno)

in a literal manner or sense; exactly

"He was literally running for three hours without stopping."

"Он бегал буквально три часа без остановки." (On begal bukval'no tri chasa bez ostanovki.)
Literature definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B1
/ˈlɪtərətʃər/
литература (literatura)

written works, especially those considered of superior or lasting artistic merit

"He studied English literature at university."

"Он изучал английскую литературу в университете." (On izuchal angliyskuyu literaturu v universitete.)
adjective B1
/ˈlaɪv.li/
жизненный; живой; веселый (laivli)

full of life and energy; animated; cheerful

"The children had a lively discussion about their favorite books."

"Дети провели живое обсуждение о своих любимых книгах." (Deti proveli zhivoe obsuzhdenie o svoikh lyubimykh knigakh.)
load definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun/verb B1
/loʊd/
груз (gruz)

something that is carried or put into a container or vehicle

"The truck was carrying a heavy load of bricks."

"Грузовик вёз тяжёлую нагрузку кирпичей." (Gruzovik vyoz tyazhelyu nagruzku kirpichey.)
Loan definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B1
/loʊn/
кредит (kredit)

money that is borrowed and expected to be paid back with interest

"She took a loan from the bank to buy a house."

"Она взяла кредит в банке, чтобы купить дом." (ona vzyala kredit v banke, chtoby kupit' dom.)
locate definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb B1
/loʊˈkeɪt/
локализовать (lokalizovat)

to find the exact position or place of something

"They managed to locate the missing keys under the couch."

"Им удалось найти пропавшие ключи под диваном." (Im udalos' nayti propavshiye klyuchi pod divanom.)
Lock definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb, noun B1
/lɒk/
замок, запирать (zamok, zapirat')

to fasten something securely with a key or device; a fastening device

"Please lock the door when you leave."

"Пожалуйста, закройте дверь, когда вы уходите." (Pozhaluysta, zakroyte dver', kogda vy ukhodyte.)
Loneliness definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B1
/ˈloʊnlinəs/
одиночество (odinochestvo)

The state of being alone and feeling sad about it.

"She felt a deep sense of loneliness after moving to the new city."

"Она почувствовала глубокое одиночество, переехав в новый город." (Ona pochuvstvovala glubokoye odinochestvo, pereyekhav v novyy gorod.)
long-term definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective B1
/ˌlɔːŋ ˈtɜːrm/
долгосрочный (dolgostrochny)

lasting, relating to, or extending over a long period of time

"Investing in education is a long-term benefit for society."

"Инвестиции в образование — это долгосрочная выгода для общества." (Investitsii v obrazovanie — eto dolgostrochnaya vigoda dlya obshchestva.)
loose definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective B1
/luːs/
слабый (slaby)

not firmly or tightly fixed in place

"The screw is loose and needs tightening."

"Винт ослаблен и требует подтяжки." (Vint oslablen i trebuet podtyazhki.)
lover definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B1
/ˈlʌvər/
любовник (lyubovnik)

a person who is in a romantic relationship or has strong affection for someone

"She met her lover at the café every evening."

"Она встречала своего любовника в кафе каждый вечер." (Ona vstrechala svoego lyubovnika v kafe kazhdyj vecher.)
adjective B1
/ˈlʌv.ɪŋ/
любящий; заботливый; проявляющий любовь и тепло (lyubyashchiy; zabotlivyy; proyavlyayushchiy lyubov' i teplo)

affectionate; caring; showing love and warmth

"She is a loving mother who cares deeply for her children."

"Она любящая мать, которая глубоко заботится о своих детях." (Ona lyubyashchaya mat', kotorya gluboko zabotitsya o svoikh detyakh.)
Luxury definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B1
/ˈlʌkʃəri/
роскошь (roskosh)

a state of great comfort or elegance, often involving great expense

"Staying at a five-star hotel is a luxury for most people."

"Проживание в пятизвездочном отеле — это роскошь для большинства людей." (prozhivanie v pyatizvezdochnom otele eto roskosh dlya bolshinstva lyudey.)
magical definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective B1
/ˈmædʒɪkəl/

having or producing the charm, beauty, or power of magic

"The sunset over the mountains was a magical sight."

magician definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B1
/məˈdʒɪʃən/
фокусник (fokusnik)

A person who performs tricks and illusions for entertainment or one believed to have magical powers.

"The magician pulled a rabbit out of his hat."

"Фокусник достал кролика из своей шляпы." (Fokusnik dostal krolika iz svoey shlyapy.)
noun B1
/ˈmæɡnət/
магнит (magnit)

An object that produces a magnetic field and attracts metals like iron.

"The magnet held the paper to the fridge door."

"Магнит притянул бумагу к двери холодильника." (Magnit prityanul bumagu k dveri kholodil'nika.)
Mainly definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adverb B1
/ˈmeɪnli/
в основном (v osnovnom)

for the most part; chiefly

"The audience was mainly composed of students."

"Аудитория в основном состояла из студентов." (Auditoriya v osnovnom sostoyala iz studentov.)
maintain definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb B1
/meɪnˈteɪn/
сохранять (sokhranyat)

To keep something in good condition; to preserve or continue.

"She worked hard to maintain her reputation."

"Она усердно работала, чтобы сохранить свою репутацию." (Ona usyerdno rabotala, chtoby sokhranit svoyu reputatsiyu.)
majority definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B1
/məˈdʒɒrəti/
большинство (bolshinstvo)

the greater number or part of something; more than half

"The majority of voters supported the new law."

"Большинство избирателей поддержали новый закон." (Bolshinstvo izbirateley podderzhali novyy zakon.)
maker definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B1
/ˈmeɪkər/
создатель (sozdatel)

a person or thing that makes or produces something

"He is a famous movie maker in Hollywood."

"Он знаменитый кинорежиссер в Голливуде." (On znamenityy kinorezhisser v Gollivude.)
makeup definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B1
/ˈmeɪkʌp/
макияж (makiyazh)

cosmetics used to enhance or alter appearance

"She applied makeup before the party."

"Она нанесла макияж перед вечеринкой." (Ona nanesla makiyazh pered vecherinkoy.)
management definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B1
/ˈmænɪdʒmənt/
управление (upravlenie)

the process of dealing with or controlling things or people

"Good management is crucial for the success of any business."

"Хорошее управление важно для успеха любого бизнеса." (Khoroshee upravlenie vazhno dlya uspekha lyubogo biznesa.)
manner definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B1
/ˈmænər/
манера (manera)

a way in which something is done or happens

"He spoke in a polite manner."

"Он говорил вежливо." (On govoril vezhlivo.)
Marketing definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B1
/ˈmɑːrkɪtɪŋ/
маркетинг (marketing)

The action or business of promoting and selling products or services, including market research and advertising.

"The company invested heavily in digital marketing."

"Компания активно инвестировала в цифровой маркетинг." (Kompaniya aktivno investirovala v tsifrovoy marketing.)
adjective B1
/ˈmɑːrvələs/
удивительный; великолепный; потрясающий (udivitel'nyy; velelipeyskiy; potryasayushchiy)

extremely good; wonderful; causing great wonder

"The view from the mountain was marvellous."

"Вид с горы был замечательным." (Vid s gory byl zamechatelnym.)
adjective B1
/ˈmɑːrvələs/
удивительный (udivitel'nyy)

Causing great wonder or delight; extraordinary.

"She gave a marvelous performance on stage."

"Она дала потрясающее выступление на сцене." (Ona dala potryasayushcheye vystupleniye na stsene.)
Mask definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B1
/mæsk/
маска (maska)

A covering for the face to protect, disguise, or entertain.

"He wore a mask at the costume party."

"Он носил маску на костюмированной вечеринке." (On nosil masku na kostyumirovannoy vecherinke.)
masks definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B1
/mɑːsks/
маска (maska)

Coverings for all or part of the face, worn as a disguise, for protection, or for medical reasons.

"Masks can protect against polluted air."

"Маски могут защитить от загрязненного воздуха." (Maski mogut zashchitit' ot zagrjaznennogo vozdukha.)
mass definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B1
/mæs/
масса (massa)

a large body of matter with no specific shape; a large number of people or things

"A huge mass of people gathered in the square."

"Огромная масса людей собралась на площади." (Ogromnaya massa lyudei sobralas na ploshchadi.)
massage definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb B1
/məˈsɑːʒ/
массажировать (massazhirovat)

to rub and press muscles to relieve pain or tension; to manipulate information

"The therapist will massage your back to reduce muscle tension."

"Терапевт будет массировать вашу спину, чтобы уменьшить напряжение в мышцах." (Terapyevt budet massirovat' vashu spinu, chtoby umenshit' napryazhenie v myshczakh.)