Vocabularies

English Vocabulary Dictionary | Word Meanings, Definitions & Examples

verb C1
/ˈɪə.mɑːrk/
выделять (vydelyat')

To designate funds, resources, or time for a particular purpose.

"The government has earmarked funds for education."

"Правительство выделило средства на образование." (Pravitel'stvo vydelilo sredstva na obrazovanie.)
adjective C1
/ˈɜːrnɪst/
серьезный и искренний (seryoznyy i iskrenniy)

showing sincere and intense conviction

"She spoke in an earnest voice about the importance of honesty."

"Она говорила с искренним голосом о важности честности." (Ona govorila s iskrennim golosom o vazhnosti chestnosti.)
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noun C1
/ˈɪrˌplʌɡ/
беруши (berushi)

a device inserted into the ear to block out noise or water

"He wore earplugs to sleep during the noisy night."

"Он носил беруши, чтобы спать во время шумной ночи." (On nosil berushi, chtoby spat' vo vremya shumnoj nochi.)
adjective C1
/ˈɜːr.θən/
из земли или глины; связанный с керамикой (iz zemli ili gliny; svyazannyy s keramikoy)

made of earth or clay; relating to pottery or ceramic materials

"The kitchen had beautiful earthen pots for storage."

"На кухне стояли красивые глиняные горшки для хранения." (Na kukhne stoyali krasivye glinyanye gorshki dlya khraneniya.)
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noun C1
/ˈɜːr.θən pɒt/
горшок из глины (gorshok iz gliny)

a container made of baked clay or earth, used for cooking or storing

"The earthen pot keeps water naturally cool in summer."

"Горшок из глины сохраняет воду естественным образом холодной летом." (Gorshok iz gliny sokhranyaet vodu yestestvennym obrazom kholodnoy letom.)
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noun C1
/ˈɜːrθənˌwɛr/
керамика (keramika)

pottery made of clay and hardened by heat

"The shop displayed beautiful earthenware pots and bowls."

"Магазин демонстрировал красивые керамические горшки и миски." (Magazin demonstriroval krasivye keramičeskie gorški i miski.)
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adjective C1
/ˈɜːrθli/
земной (zemnoy)

relating to the physical world as opposed to the spiritual or heavenly; worldly

"He was more concerned with earthly pleasures than spiritual matters."

"Он больше заботился о земных удовольствиях, чем о духовных вопросах." (On bolshe zabotsilsya o zemnykh udovolstviyakh, chem o dukhovnykh voprosakh.)
adjective C1
/ˈɜːrθi/
землистый / простой (zemlistyy / prostoy)

resembling or suggestive of earth or soil; simple, natural, and sometimes coarse

"The dish had a rich, earthy flavor from the mushrooms."

"Блюдо имело насыщенный, землистый вкус от грибов." (Blyudo imelo nasyshchennyy, zemlistyy vkus ot gribov.)
noun C1
/ˈiːzl̩/
мольберт (molbert)

a frame for supporting an artist's canvas while painting or drawing

"The artist placed the canvas on the easel before starting to paint."

"Художник поставил холст на мольберт перед тем, как начать рисовать." (Khodozhnik postavil kholst na molbert pered tem, kak nachat risovat.)
adverb C1
/ˈiːstwədz/
восток (vostok)

towards the east; in an eastern direction

"The river flows eastwards into the ocean."

"Река течет на восток в океан." (Reka techet na vostok v okean.)
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noun C1
/ˈiː.zi tʃeər/
кресло (izicher)

a comfortable chair with arms and a back that reclines

"He relaxed in his favorite easy-chair after work."

"После работы он расслабился в своем любимом кресле." (Posle raboty on rasslabilsya v svoem lyubimom kresle)
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verb C1
/ˈiːvzdrɒp/
подслушивать (podslushivat)

to secretly listen to a conversation

"She stood near the door to eavesdrop on their conversation."

"Она стояла рядом с дверью, чтобы подслушать их разговор." (Ona stoyala ryadom s dveryu, chtoby podslushat' ikh razgovor.)
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verb C1
/ɛb/
уменьшаться (umenshatsya)

to recede, decline, or lessen gradually, often referring to the tide or emotions

"Her confidence began to ebb after the repeated failures."

"Её уверенность начала снижаться после повторных неудач." (Eё uverennost' nachala snizhat'sya posle povtornykh neudach.)
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noun C1
/ˌɛksɛnˈtrɪsəti/
эксцентричность (ekstsentrichnost)

the quality of being unconventional or slightly strange

"His eccentricity made him both admired and misunderstood."

"Его эксцентричность сделала его одновременно восхищаемым и непонятым." (Yego ekstsentrichnost' sdelala ego odnovremenno voskhishchayemym i neponyatym.)
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noun C1
/ˈɛʃəlɒn/
уровень (uroven)

A level or rank in an organization, profession, or society.

"She quickly rose to the upper echelon of the company."

"Она быстро поднялась на высший эшелон компании." (Ona bystro podnyalas' na vysshij eshelon kompanii.)
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adjective C1
/ɪˈklɛktɪk/
эклектичный (eklektichny)

Selecting or deriving ideas, styles, or tastes from a broad and diverse range of sources.

"Her taste in music is eclectic, ranging from classical to hip-hop."

"Её вкус в музыке эклектичен, от классики до хип-хопа." (Yeyo vkus v muzykye eklektichen, ot klassiki do hip-hop'a.)
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noun, verb C1
/ɪˈklɪps/
затмение (zatmenie)

The blocking of light from one celestial body by another; to overshadow or outshine something.

"The solar eclipse drew thousands of spectators to the field."

"Солнечное затмение привлекло тысячи зрителей на поле." (Solnechnoe zatmenie privleklo tysyachi zriteley na pole.)
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noun C1
ˌiː.kəʊˈfrend.li ˌɜː.bən.aɪˈzeɪ.ʃən
экологичная урбанизация (ekologichnaya urbanizatsiya)

The development of cities in a way that is not harmful to the environment.

"Eco-friendly urbanization reduces environmental degradation."

"Экологичная урбанизация снижает деградацию окружающей среды." (Ekologichnaya urbanizatsiya snizhaet degradasiyu okruzhayushchey sredi.)
Economic Disparity definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/ˌiː.kəˈnɒm.ɪk dɪˈspær.ɪ.ti/
экономическое неравенство (ehkonomicheskoe neravenstvo)

The unequal distribution of income and opportunity between different groups in society.

"Addressing economic disparity is crucial for social stability."

"Решение проблемы экономического неравенства крайне важно для социальной стабильности." (Reshenie problemy ekonomicheskogo neravenstva kraine vazhno dlya sotsial'noj stabil'nosti.)
verb C1
/ɪˈkɒnəmaɪz/
экономить (ekonomit')

To reduce spending or use resources carefully.

"Families are trying to economize by cutting unnecessary expenses."

"Sem'i podyiskivayut ekonomit', sokrashchaya nezhelatel'nye raskhody." (Sem'i podyiskivayut ekonomit', sokrashchaya nezhelatel'nye raskhody.)
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phrase C1
ˈiː.kəʊˌsɪs.təm kəˈlæps
коллапс экосистемы (kollaps ekosistemy)

The complete breakdown of an ecological system, resulting in the inability to maintain its structure and function.

"Unchecked deforestation can lead to ecosystem collapse."

"Неконтролируемая вырубка лесов может привести к коллапсу экосистемы." (Nekontroliruemaya vyrubka lesov mozhet privesti k kollapsu ekosistemy.)
ecosystem services definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
ˈiːkəʊˌsɪstəm ˈsɜːvɪsɪz
экосистемные услуги (ekosistemnye uslugi)

The benefits people obtain from ecosystems.

"Forests provide valuable ecosystem services, such as purifying air and water."

"Леса предоставляют ценные экосистемные услуги, такие как очистка воздуха и воды." (Lesa predostavlyayut tsennye ekosistemnye uslugi, takiye kak ochistka vozdukha i vody.)
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noun C1
/ˈekstəsi/
экстаз (ekstaz)

An overwhelming feeling of great happiness or joyful excitement.

"She was in ecstasy when she won the prize."

"Она была в экстазе, когда выиграла приз." (Ona byla v ekstaze, kogda viigrala priz.)
adjective C1
/ɪkˈstætɪk/
экстатический (ekstaticheskiy)

Feeling or expressing overwhelming happiness or excitement.

"The fans were ecstatic after their team won the championship."

"Фанаты были в экстазе, когда их команда выиграла чемпионат." (Fanaty byli v ekstaze, kogda ikh komanda vyigrala chempionat.)
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noun C1
/ˈiː.dən/
Эдем (Eden)

a place or state of great happiness; paradise

"The garden was like Eden, filled with beautiful flowers and peaceful atmosphere."

"Сад был как Эдем, наполненный красивыми цветами и спокойной атмосферой." (Sad byl kak Eden, napolnennyy krasivymi tsvetami i spokoynoy atmosferoy.)
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noun C1
/ˈiːdɪkt/
ука́з (ukaz)

An official order, proclamation, or decree issued by an authority.

"The king issued an edict banning smoking in public places."

"Король издал указ, запрещающий курение в общественных местах." (Korol' izdal ukaz, zapreshchayushchiy kureniye v obshchestvennykh mestakh.)
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noun C1
/ˈɛdɪfɪs/
здание (zdanie)

A large, impressive building or structure.

"The museum is an impressive edifice in the city center."

"Музей — это впечатляющее здание в центре города." (Muzey — eto vpechatlyayushcheye zdaniye v tsentre goroda.)
adjective C1
/ˈed.jʊ.keɪ.tɪv/
образовательный; обучающий; информационный (obrazovatel'nyj; obuchayushchij; informatsionnyj)

providing education; instructive; informative

"The documentary was highly educative and informative."

"Документальный фильм был очень познавательным и информативным." (Dokumental'nyj film byl ochen' poznavatel'nym i informativnym.)
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noun C1
/iːl/
угорь (ugor)

a long, snake-like fish that lives in both fresh and salt water

"The electric eel can generate powerful electric shocks."

"Электрический угорь может создавать мощные электрические разряды." (elektricheskiy ugor mozhet sozdavat moshchnye elektricheskie razryady)
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adjective C1
/ˈɪəri/
жуткий (zhutkiy)

Strange and frightening in a mysterious way.

"The abandoned house had an eerie silence."

"В заброшенном доме была жуткая тишина." (V zabroshennom dome byla zhutkaya tishina.)
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noun C1
/ˈɛfɪkəsi/
эффективность (effektivnost)

The ability to produce the intended result; effectiveness.

"The efficacy of the new policy is still being evaluated."

"Эффективность новой политики все еще оценивается." (Effektivnost' novoy politiki vse eshcho otsenivaetsya.)
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noun C1
/ˈɛfɪdʒi/
чучело (chuchelo)

a sculpture or model of a person, often made to be destroyed in protest or anger

"The protesters burned an effigy of the corrupt politician."

"Протестующие сожгли чучело коррумпированного политика." (Protestuyushchie sozhgli chuchelo korrumpirovannogo politika.)
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noun C1
ˈɛf.lu.ənt
сточные воды или загрязненная жидкость (stochnye vody ili zagryaznennaya zhidkost)

Liquid waste or sewage discharged into a river or the sea.

"Factory effluent contaminates nearby rivers and lakes."

"Фабричные сточные воды загрязняют близлежащие реки и озера." (Fabrichnye stochnye vody zagryaznyayut blizlezhashchie reki i ozera.)
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adjective C1
/ɪˌɡælɪˈtɛəriən/
эгалитарный (egalitarnyy)

Believing in or promoting the principle that all people are equal and deserve equal rights and opportunities.

"The organization has an egalitarian structure where every member has a voice."

"В организации существует эгалитарная структура, где у каждого члена есть голос." (V organizatsii sushchestvuet egalitarnaya struktura, gde u kazhdogo chlen a yest' golos.)
adjective C1
/ˌiːɡoʊˈsentrɪk/
эгоцентричный (egocentricny)

thinking only about yourself and not about others

"His egocentric behavior annoyed everyone at the meeting."

"Его эгоцентричное поведение раздражало всех на собрании." (Ego egocentricnoe povedenie razdrazhalo vsekh na sobranii.)
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noun C1
/ˈiːɡoʊˌɪzəm/
эгоизм (egoizm)

An ethical theory that treats self-interest as the foundation of morality; also, excessive preoccupation with oneself.

"His decisions were often driven by egoism rather than concern for others."

"Его решения часто были продиктованы эгоизмом, а не заботой о других." (Ego resheniya chasto byli prodyktovany egoizmom, a ne zabotoy o drugikh.)
noun C1
/ˈiːɡoʊɪst/
эгоист (egoist)

A person who is excessively concerned with themselves; someone who believes in or practices egoism.

"She avoided him because he was a selfish egoist."

"Она избегала его, потому что он был эгоистичным эгоистом." (Ona izbegala ego, potomu chto on byl egoistichnym egoistom.)
noun C1
/ˈiːɡoʊˌtɪzəm/
эгоизм (egoizm)

The practice of talking and thinking about oneself excessively because of an inflated sense of self-importance.

"His constant boasting revealed his egotism."

"Его постоянные хвастовства раскрыли его эготизм." (Ego postoyannye khvastovstva raskryli ego egotizm.)
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noun C1
/ˈiːɡətɪst/
эгоист (egoist)

A person who is excessively self-centered or talks too much about themselves.

"The egotist dominated the conversation by talking only about his own achievements."

"Эгоист доминировал в разговоре, говоря только о своих собственных достижениях." (Egoist dominiraval v razgovore, govorya tol'ko o svoikh sobstvennykh dostizheniyakh.)
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adjective C1
/ˌiːɡəˈtɪstɪkəl/
эгоистичный (egoistichny)

Excessively self-absorbed or conceited.

"Her egotistical behavior made it difficult for her to maintain friendships."

"Ее эгоистичное поведение усложняло поддержание дружбы." (Eyo egoistichnoye povedeniye uslozhnyało podderzhaniye druzhby.)
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adjective C1
/ɪˈɡriːdʒəs/
ужасный (uzhasny)

Outstandingly bad; shocking.

"The company was fined for its egregious safety violations."

"Компания была оштрафована за свои ужасные нарушения безопасности." (Kompaniya byla oshtrafovana za svoi uzhasnye narusheniya bezopasnosti.)
verb C1
/ɪˈdʒɛkt/
выгнать (vygmat')

to force someone or something out, usually from a place or position

"The referee had to eject the player for unsportsmanlike behavior."

"Арбитр должен был выгнать игрока за антиспортивное поведение." (Arbitr dolzhen byl vyg'nat' igroka za antisportivnoe povedenie.)
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verb C1
/ɪˈdʒektɪd/
выкидывать (vykidyvat')

to force someone or something to leave a place; to push or throw something out forcefully

"The pilot was ejected from the aircraft during the emergency."

"Пилот был эвакуирован из самолета во время чрезвычайной ситуации." (Pilot byl evakuirovann iz samolyota vo vremya chrezvychaynoy situatsii.)
verb C1
/iːk/
экономить (ekonomit')

to make a small amount of something last longer by using it sparingly

"The family tried to eke out their savings during the tough months."

"Семья пыталась растянуть свои сбережения в трудные месяцы." (Sem'ya pytalas' rastyanut' svoi sberegeniya v trudnye mesyatsy.)
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noun C1
/ɪˌlæbəˈreɪʃən/
расширение / подробное объяснение (rasshirenie / podrobnoe ob'yasnenie)

the process of adding more detail or expanding on something

"The teacher appreciated the student's elaboration of the topic."

"Учитель оценил расширение темы студентом." (Uchitel' otsenil rasshirenie temy studentom.)
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verb C1
/ɪˈlæps/
прошло (proshlo)

to pass or go by, usually referring to time

"Several hours elapsed before he finally returned home."

"Прошло несколько часов, прежде чем он наконец вернулся домой." (Proshlo neskol'ko chasov, prezhde chem on nakonec vernulsya domoy.)
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noun C1
/ɪˌlæˈstɪsɪti/
эластичность (elastikiti)

The ability of an object or material to resume its normal shape after being stretched or compressed.

"Rubber has a high degree of elasticity."

"Резина обладает высокой эластичностью." (Rezina obladayet vysokoy elastichnost.)
verb C1
/ɪˈleɪt/
радовать (radovat)

To make someone very happy or proud.

"The success of the project elated the whole team."

"Успех проекта привел в восторг всю команду." (Uspekh proyeka prived v vostorg vsyu komandu.)
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adjective C1
/ɪˈleɪtɪd/
крайне счастливый (kraine schastlivyj)

Extremely happy and excited.

"She was elated when she heard the good news."

"Она была крайне счастлива, когда услышала хорошие новости." (Ona byla krajne schastliva, kogda uslyshala khoroshie novosti.)
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noun C1
/ɪˈleɪʃən/
экстаз (ekstaz)

A feeling of great happiness and excitement.

"His elation was evident after winning the championship."

"Его экстаз был очевиден после победы в чемпионате." (Yego ekstaz byl ocheviden posle pobedy v chempionate.)