Vocabularies

English Vocabulary Dictionary | Word Meanings, Definitions & Examples

mechanism definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˈmɛkəˌnɪzəm/
механизм (mekhanizm)

A system of parts working together in a machine; a process or technique for achieving something.

"The mechanism of the clock stopped working after years of use."

"Механизм часов перестал работать после многих лет использования." (Mekhanizm chasov perestal rabotat' posle mnogikh let ispol'zovaniya.)
medication definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˌmedɪˈkeɪʃən/
лекарство (lekarstvo)

a drug or other form of medicine used to treat or prevent disease

"The doctor prescribed medication for his headache."

"Доктор прописал лекарство от головной боли." (Doktor propisal lekarstvo ot golovnoi boli.)
medieval definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective B2
/ˌmiː.diˈiː.vəl/
средневековый (srednevekovyy)

Relating to the Middle Ages, the period in European history from about the 5th to the 15th century.

"The castle is a famous medieval monument."

"Замок — это знаменитый средневековый памятник." (Zamok — eto znamenityy srednevekovyy pamyatnik.)
meditation definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˌmɛdɪˈteɪʃən/
медитация (meditatsiya)

The practice of focusing the mind to achieve calmness, clarity, or spiritual growth.

"She practices meditation every morning to start her day peacefully."

"Она практикует медитацию каждое утро, чтобы начать свой день с покоем." (Ona praktikuet meditatsiyu kazhdoe utro, chtoby nachat' svoy den' s pokoyem.)
memo definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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memo

noun B2
/ˈmɛmoʊ/

a written message, typically in a business setting

"He wrote a memo to the staff about the upcoming meeting."

memorable definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective B2
/ˈmɛm.ər.ə.bəl/
запоминающийся (zapominayushchiesya)

Worth remembering because it is special or unusual.

"Their wedding was one of the most memorable days of their lives."

"Их свадьба была одним из самых запоминающихся дней в их жизни." (Ikh svad'ba byla odnim iz samykh zapominayushchikhsya dney v ikh zhizni.)
memorial definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/məˈmɔːr.i.əl/
памятник (pamyatnik)

A structure or event established to remind people of a person or event.

"The city built a memorial to honor the soldiers who died in the war."

"Город построил памятник, чтобы почтить солдат, погибших на войне." (Gorod postroil pamyatnik, chtoby pochtit' soldat, pogibshikh na voyne.)
memorize definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb B2
/ˈmeməraɪz/
запоминать (zapominat')

to learn something by heart; to commit to memory

"Students need to memorize important formulas for the exam."

"Студентам нужно запомнить важные формулы для экзамена." (Studentam nuzhno zapomnit' vazhnie formuly dlya ekzamina.)
verb B2
/mɛnd/
ремонтировать (remontirovat)

To repair something that is broken or damaged.

"She learned to mend her torn dress."

"Она научилась ремонтировать свое порванное платье." (Ona nauchilas' remontirovat' svoe porvannoe plat'ye.)
mental focus definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
ˈmɛn.təl ˈfoʊ.kəs
умственная концентрация (umstvennaya kontsentratsiya)

The ability to concentrate deeply on a specific task or thought; mental concentration and attention.

"Meditation improves mental focus and cognitive performance."

"Медитация улучшает умственную концентрацию и когнитивные способности." (Meditatsiya uluchshaet umstvennuyu kontsentratsiyu i kognitivnye sposobnosti.)
Mentality definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/mɛnˈtæləti/
менталитет (mentalitet)

a particular way of thinking; mindset or outlook

"Her positive mentality helped her overcome many challenges."

"Её позитивный менталитет помог ей преодолеть многие трудности." (Yeyo pozitivnyj mentalitet pomog yey preodolet' mnogie trudnosti.)
Mentally definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adverb B2
/ˈmɛntəli/
умственно (umstvenno)

in a way that relates to the mind or intellect rather than the body

"She felt mentally exhausted after the long exam."

"Она чувствовала себя умственно истощённой после длинного экзамена." (Ona chuvstvovala sebya umstvenno istochyonnoj posle dlinogo ekzamenya.)
mentor definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˈmɛntɔːr/
наставник (nastavnik)

an experienced person who advises and guides someone less experienced

"She acted as a mentor for the new employees."

"Она была наставником для новых сотрудников." (Ona byla nastavnikom dlya novykh sotrudnikov.)
merchant definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˈmɜːrtʃənt/
торговец (torgovets)

a person or company involved in the trade of goods, especially in large quantities

"The merchant sold spices from distant lands."

"Торговец продавал специи из дальних стран." (Torgovets prodaval spetsii iz dal'nikh stran.)
Mercy definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˈmɜːrsi/
милосердие (miloserdie)

compassion or forgiveness shown toward someone whom it is within one's power to punish or harm

"She showed mercy by letting him go."

"Она проявила милосердие, отпустив его." (Ona proyavila miloserdie, otpustiv ego.)
mere definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective B2
/mɪr/
простой (prostoy)

Used to emphasize how small or insignificant something is.

"It was a mere suggestion, not a command."

"Это было всего лишь предложение, а не приказ." (Eto bylo vsego lish' predlozheniye, a ne prikaz.)
merely definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adverb B2
/ˈmɪərli/
только (tol'ko)

Only; nothing more than.

"She was merely trying to help."

"Она просто пыталась помочь." (Ona prosto pytalas' pomoch'.)
merge definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb B2
/mɜːrdʒ/
объединять (ob'yedinyat')

to combine or join together to form one entity

"The two companies decided to merge their resources."

"Две компании решили объединить свои ресурсы." (Dve kompanii reshilí ob'yedinit' svoi resursy.)
Merit definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun/verb B2
/ˈmɛrɪt/
достоинство (dostoinstvo)

A quality or feature that deserves praise or reward; to deserve or be worthy of.

"The plan has the merit of being simple and practical."

"План имеет достоинство быть простым и практичным." (Plan imeyet dostoinstvo byt' prostym i praktichnym.)
Mermaid definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˈmɛr.meɪd/
русалка (rusalka)

A mythical sea creature with the head and torso of a woman and the tail of a fish

"The little girl loved stories about mermaids living under the sea."

"Маленькая девочка любила истории о русалках, которые жили под водой." (Malen'kaya devochka lyubila istorii o rusal'kakh, kotorye zhili pod vodoj.)
Messenger definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˈmes.ɪn.dʒər/
посланник (poslannik)

a person who carries messages or communications between parties

"The messenger delivered important battle plans to the commander."

"Посланник доставил командующему важные боевые планы." (Poslannik dostavil komanduyushchemu vazhnyye boevyye plany.)
metabolism definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/məˈtæbəlɪzəm/
обмен веществ (obmen veshchestv)

The chemical processes that occur within a living organism in order to maintain life.

"Faster metabolism can help with weight management."

"Быстрый обмен веществ может помочь в контроле веса." (bystryy obmen veshchestv mozhet pomoch v kontrole vesha.)
metaphor definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˈmɛtəfɔːr/
счастье (schastye)

A figure of speech in which a word or phrase is applied to something to which it is not literally applicable.

"Time is a thief is a common metaphor for how quickly life passes."

"Она не могла скрыть своего счастья, когда получила награду." (Ona ne mogla skryt' svoego schast'ya, kogda poluchila nagradu.)
methodology definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˌmɛθəˈdɑlədʒi/
методология (metodologiya)

A system of methods used in a particular area of study or activity.

"The research was conducted using a new methodology."

"Исследование было проведено с использованием новой методологии." (Issledovanie bylo provedeno s ispol'zovaniem novoy metodologii.)
adjective B2
/ˈmɛtrɪk/
метрический (metricheskiy)

Relating to the metric system of measurement; also, a standard of measurement used to assess performance.

"The company tracks success using clear performance metrics."

"Компания отслеживает успех, используя четкие показатели производительности." (Kompaniya otslezhivayet uspek, ispol'zuyya chetkie pokazateli proizvoditel'nosti.)
metrics definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
ˈme.trɪks
метрики (metriky)

A system or standard of measurement; a set of numbers that give information about a particular process or activity.

"Metrics are crucial for evaluating performance."

"Метрики имеют решающее значение для оценки производительности." (Metniki imeyut reshayushchee znacheniye dlya otsenki proizvoditel'nosti.)
Metro Rail definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˈmet.roʊ reɪl/
метро (metro)

an underground urban railway system; subway system

"The metro rail connects all major areas of the city efficiently."

"Метро соединяет все основные районы города эффективно." (Metro soedinyaet vse osnovnye rayony goroda effektiveno.)
metropolitan definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective B2
/ˌmɛtrəˈpɑːlɪtən/
метрополитен (metropoliten)

Relating to a large city, its surrounding areas, or its lifestyle.

"She moved to a metropolitan area for better job opportunities."

"Она переехала в метрополитенскую зону для лучших рабочих возможностей." (Ona pereehala v metropolitenskuyu zonu dlya luchshikh rabochikh vozmozhnostey.)
Midday definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˈmɪd.deɪ/
полдень (polden)

The middle of the day; twelve o'clock in the daytime; noon

"The sun is brightest at midday when it's directly overhead."

"Солнце наиболее яркое в полдень, когда оно прямо над головой." (Solntse naibolee yarkoe v polden, kogda ono pryamo nad golovoy.)
adjective B2
/ˈmɪd.əl.eɪdʒd/
средних лет (srednikh let)

being of an age between young and old; typically between 40-60 years old

"The middle-aged man started a new career."

"Мужчина средних лет начал новую карьеру." (Muzhchina srednikh let nachal novuyu kar'yeru.)
middle-class definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective B2
/ˈmɪdəl klɑːs/
средний класс (sredniy klass)

belonging to the social group between the upper and working class, typically with moderate income and education

"They live a comfortable middle-class life in the city."

"Они ведут комфортную жизнь среднего класса в городе." (Oni vedut komfortnuyu zhizn' srednego klassa v gorode.)
Midst definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/mɪdst/
средина (sredina)

the middle part or position of something

"In the midst of chaos, she remained calm."

"В самой середине хаоса она оставалась спокойной." (V samoy seredine khaosa ona ostavalas' spokoynoy.)
mighty definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective B2
/ˈmaɪti/
могучий (moguchiy)

having great power or strength; very strong or impressive

"The mighty river flows through the heart of the country."

"Могучая река течет через сердце страны." (Moguchaya reka techet cherez serdtse strany)
noun B2
/ˈmaɪ.ɡrənt/
мигрант (migrant)

A person who moves from one place to another, especially to find work or better living conditions.

"Many migrants travel long distances to find employment."

"Многие мигранты путешествуют на большие расстояния, чтобы найти работу." (Mnogiye migranti puteshestvuyut na bol'shiye rasstoyaniya, chtoby nayti rabotu.)
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migrate

verb B2
/maɪˈɡreɪt/

To move from one region or habitat to another, especially regularly according to the seasons or for work.

"Birds migrate south during the winter."

migration definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/maɪˈɡreɪʃən/
миграция (migratsiya)

the movement of people or animals from one place to another, often for better living conditions or seasonal reasons

"The annual migration of birds is a fascinating natural event."

"Ежегодная миграция птиц — это захватывающее природное явление." (Ezhegodnaya migratsiya ptits — eto zakhvatyvayushcheye prirodnoye yavleniye.)
milestone definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
ˈmaɪl.stəʊn
важное достижение (vazhnoe dostizhenie)

An important achievement or stage in a process or journey.

"Winning this award is a milestone in his career."

"Победа в этом конкурсе - это важная веха в его карьере." (Pobeda v etom konkyrse - eto vazhnaya vekha v ego kar'yere.)
Milky white definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective B2
/ˈmɪl.ki waɪt/
молочно-белый (molochno-belyi)

a pure white color resembling milk

"The clouds looked milky white against the blue sky."

"Облака выглядели молочно-белыми на фоне голубого неба." (Oblaka viglyadeli molochno-belymi na fone golubogo neba.)
mill definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/mɪl/
мельница (mel'nitsa)

a building equipped with machinery for grinding grain or manufacturing goods

"The old flour mill has been converted into a museum."

"Старое мукомольное колесо было преобразовано в музей." (Staroye mukomol'noye koleso bylo preobrazovano v muzey.)
adjective B2
/ˈmaɪnd.fəl/
внимательный; сознательный (vnimatel'nyy; soznatel'nyy)

being conscious or aware; paying attention to the present moment

"She is always mindful of her surroundings and pays attention to details."

"Она всегда внимательна к своему окружению и обращает внимание на детали." (Ona vsegda vnimatel'na k svoemu okruzheniyu i obrashchaet vnimanie na detali.)
mindfulness definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˈmaɪnd.fʊl.nəs/
осознанность (osoznannost)

The quality or state of being conscious or aware of something; a mental state achieved by focusing one's awareness on the present moment.

"Practicing mindfulness reduces stress and anxiety."

"Практика осознанности снижает стресс и тревожность." (Praktika osoznannosti snizhaet stress i trevozhnost'.)
mindset definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
ˈmaɪnd.set
мышление (myshlenie)

The established set of attitudes held by someone.

"A growth mindset helps individuals embrace challenges."

"Мышление на основе роста помогает людям справляться с трудностями." (Myshlenie na osnove rosta pomogaet lyudyam spravlyat'sya s trudnostyami.)
miner definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˈmaɪnə(r)/
шахтёр (shahtyor)

a person who works in a mine, extracting minerals or other resources

"The miner worked in the coal mine for many years."

"Шахтёр работал в угольной шахте много лет." (Shahtyor rabotal v ugol'noy shakhtye mnogo let.)
mineral definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˈmɪnərəl/
минерал (mineral)

a naturally occurring substance that is solid and inorganic, often used in industry or nutrition

"Calcium is an important mineral for strong bones."

"Кальций - важный минерал для крепких костей." (Kaltsiy - vazhnyy mineral dlya krepkikh kostey.)
noun/adjective B2
/ˈmɪnətʃər/ or /ˈmɪniətʃʊr/
миниатюрная версия (miniatyurnaya versiya)

a very small version of something; small in scale or size

"The artist created a miniature model of the castle."

"Художник создал миниатюрную модель замка." (Hudozhnik sozdaval miniatyurnuyu model' zamka.)
minimal definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective B2
/ˈmɪnɪməl/
минимум (minimum)

the smallest or least amount possible

"The damage to the car was minimal after the accident."

"Урон от аварии был минимальным." (Uron ot avarii byl minimal'nym.)
minimize definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb B2
/ˈmɪnɪmaɪz/
минимизировать (minimizirovat')

to reduce something to the smallest possible amount or degree

"We should minimize the risks before starting the project."

"Нам следует минимизировать риски перед началом проекта." (Nam sleduet minimizirovat' riski pered nachalom proekta.)
minimum definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˈmɪnɪməm/
минимум (minimum)

the smallest or lowest amount that is allowed or required

"The minimum age to vote is eighteen in most countries."

"Минимальный возраст для голосования во многих странах составляет восемнадцать лет." (Minimal'nyy vozrast dlya golosovaniya vo mnogikh stranakh sostavlyayet vosemnadtsat' let.)
mining definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˈmaɪnɪŋ/
добыча (dobycha)

the process of extracting valuable minerals or other resources from the earth

"Mining in this area has increased in recent years."

"Добыча полезных ископаемых в этом регионе возросла в последние годы." (Dobycha poleznykh iskopayemykh v etom regione vozrosla v poslednie gody.)
Ministry definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˈmɪn.ɪ.stri/
министерство (ministerstvo)

A government department headed by a minister or the work of a religious minister.

"He works at the Ministry of Education."

"Он работает в Министерстве образования." (On rabotayet v Ministerstve obrazovaniya.)