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adjective C1
/ˈdaɪ.si/
рискованный (riskovanyj)

Risky or unpredictable; potentially dangerous.

"Investing in that company looks pretty dicey right now."

"Инвестиции в эту компанию сейчас кажутся довольно рискованными." (Investitsii v etu kompaniyu sejchas kazhutsya dovol'no riskovannymi.)
dichotomy definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/daɪˈkɒtəmi/
дихотомия (dikhotomiya)

A division or contrast between two things that are completely different.

"There is a clear dichotomy between good and evil."

"Существует явная дихотомия между добром и злом." (Sushchestvuyet yavnyaya dikhotomiya mezhdu dobrom i zlom.)
adjective C1
/ˌdɪktəˈtɔːriəl/
диктаторский (diktatorskiy)

Having or showing a tendency to tell people what to do in an autocratic way.

"His dictatorial style made him unpopular among colleagues."

"Его диктаторский стиль сделал его непопулярным среди коллег." (Ego diktatorskiy stil' sdelal ego nepopulyarnym sredi kolleg.)
diction definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
ˈdɪk.ʃən
произношение и выбор слов (proiznoshenie i vybor slov)

The style of pronunciation and word choice in speaking or writing.

"A strong diction enhances communication skills."

"Сильная дикция улучшает коммуникативные навыки." (Sil'naya dikciya uluchshaet kommunikativnye navyki.)
noun C1
/ˈdaɪhɑːrd/

A person who strongly resists change and remains loyal to a belief or cause.

"He is a diehard fan of classic rock music."

adjective C1
/ˌdɪfəˈrɛnʃəl/
дифференциальный (differentsialnyy)

Relating to or showing a difference; involving a distinction.

"There is a differential treatment between the two groups."

"Существует дифференцированное отношение между двумя группами." (Sushchestvuet differentsirovannoye otnosheniye mezhdu dvumya gruppami.)
differentiation definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/ˌdɪf.ə.ren.ʃiˈeɪ.ʃən/
дифференциация, различие, разграничение (differentsiatsiya, razlichiye, razgranichenie)

The action or process of differentiating or distinguishing between two or more things or people.

"Strong differentiation sets brands apart from competitors."

"Сильная дифференциация выделяет бренды среди конкурентов." (Sil'naya differentsiatsiya vydelyayet brendy sredi konkurentov.)
diffuse definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C1
/dɪˈfjuːz/
распространять (rasprostranyat)

to spread over a wide area or among a large number of people

"The smell of fresh bread diffused through the entire house."

"Запах свежего хлеба распространился по всему дому." (Zapakh svezhago khleba rasprostranilsya po vsemu domu.)
noun C1
/dɪˈfjuːʒən/
диффузия (diffyuzion)

the spreading of something more widely or the movement of particles from high to low concentration

"The diffusion of information on social media is rapid."

"Распространение информации в социальных сетях происходит быстро." (Rasprostranenie informatsii v sotsialnykh setyakh proiskhodit bystro)
noun C1
/ˈdɪɡnɪˌtɛri/
важная персона (vazhnaia persona)

a person considered to be important because of high rank or office

"Several foreign dignitaries attended the state banquet."

"Несколько иностранных высокопоставленных лиц присутствовали на государственном банкете." (Neskol'ko inostrannykh vysokopostavlennykh lits prisutstvovali na gosudarstvennom bankete.)
verb C1
/daɪˈɡrɛs/
отклоняться от темы (digres)

To leave the main subject temporarily in speech or writing.

"The professor began to digress from the main topic of the lecture."

"Профессор начал отклоняться от основной темы лекции." (Professor nachal otklonyatsya ot osnovnoy temy lektsii.)
adjective C1
/dɪˈlæpɪˌdeɪtɪd/
обветшалый (obvetshalyy)

Fallen into disrepair or ruin due to neglect or age.

"The family lived in a dilapidated house at the edge of town."

"Семья жила в обветшавшем доме на окраине города." (Sem'ya zhila v obvetshavshom dome na okraine goroda.)
verb C1
/daɪˈleɪt/
расширять (rasshiryat)

To make wider, larger, or more open.

"The doctor used drops to dilate the patient's pupils."

"Доктор использовал капли, чтобы расширить зрачки пациента." (Doktor ispol'zoval kapli, chtoby rasshirit' zrachki patsiyenta.)
diligence definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/ˈdɪlɪdʒəns/
усердие (userdie)

Careful and persistent work or effort.

"Through diligence and determination, she completed her research on time."

"С помощью усердия и решимости она завершила своё исследование вовремя." (S pomoshch'yu userdiya i reshimosti ona zavershila svojo issledovanie vovremya.)
verb C1
/daɪˈluːt/
разбавить (razbavit')

To make a liquid thinner or weaker by adding water or another solvent.

"You should dilute the juice with water before serving it to children."

"Вы должны разбавить сок водой перед тем, как подавать его детям." (Vy dolzhny razbavit' sok vodoy pered tem, kak podavat' yego detyam.)
diminution definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/ˌdɪmɪˈnjuːʃən/
уменьшение (diminyushun)

a reduction in the size, extent, or importance of something

"The report showed a steady diminution of resources over the last decade."

"Доклад показал устойчивое уменьшение ресурсов за последнее десятилетие." (Doklad pokazal ustoychivoe umenchenie resursov za poslednee desyatiletiye.)
adjective C1
/dɪˈmɪnjətɪv/
крошечный (kroshechny)

extremely or unusually small

"Despite his diminutive size, he was a powerful leader."

"Несмотря на его крошечный размер, он был мощным лидером." (Nesmotrya na ego kroshichnyy razmer, on byl moschtym liderom.)
Dimple definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/ˈdɪm.pəl/
ямочка (yamochka)

a small depression in the flesh, either one that exists permanently or one that forms when smiling

"Her charming dimples appeared whenever she smiled at the children."

"Её очаровательные ямочки появлялись, когда она улыбалась детям." (eyo ocharovatel'nye yamochki poyavlyalis', kogda ona ulybalas' detyam.)
noun C1
/dɪn/
шум (shum)

a loud, unpleasant, and prolonged noise

"The din of traffic outside made it hard to concentrate."

"Шум от движения транспорта снаружи затруднял сосредоточение." (Shum ot dvizhiniya transporta snaruzi zatrudnyal sosredotochenie.)
noun C1
/ˈdɪŋɡi/
шлюпка (shlyupka)

a small boat, often carried or towed by a larger vessel, used for short trips or as a lifeboat

"They rowed the dinghy back to the yacht."

"Они гребли на шлюпке обратно к яхте." (Oni grebli na shlyupke obratno k yakhte.)
adjective C1
/ˈdɪndʒi/
грязный (gryaznyy)

gloomy and drab; dirty or discolored

"The old hotel room looked dark and dingy."

"Старая гостиничная комната выглядела тёмной и грязной." (Staraia gostinichnaia komnata vygliadela tyomnoy i gryaznoy.)
noun C1
/ˌdaɪəˈrɑːmə/
диорама (diorama)

a three-dimensional model representing a scene, often with miniature figures

"The museum displayed a diorama of an ancient village."

"Музей展示ировал диораму древней деревни." (Muzei pokazyval dioramu drevnei derevni.)
diplomatic milestone definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/ˌdɪp.ləˈmæt.ɪk ˈmaɪl.stəʊn/
дипломатический рубеж (diplomatieskiy rubezh)

A significant achievement or important event in diplomatic relations.

"Hosting the summit was a diplomatic milestone."

"Организация саммита была дипломатическим рубежом." (Organizatsiya sammitа byla diplomaticheskim rubezhom.)
diplomatic resolution definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
phrase C1
ˌdɪp.ləˈmæt.ɪk rɛz.əˈluː.ʃən
дипломатическое решение (diplomaticheskoe reshenie)

A peaceful solution to conflicts through negotiation and diplomatic channels.

"A diplomatic resolution is necessary for peace."

"Для мира необходимо дипломатическое решение." (Dlya mira neobkhodimo diplomatischeskoye resheniye.)
adjective C1
/ˈdaɪər/
критический (kriticheskiy)

Extremely serious or urgent.

"The refugees were in dire need of food and shelter."

"Беженцы были в критической нужде в пище и убежище." (Bezhentsy byli v kriticheskoy nuzhde v pishche i ubezhishche.)
verb C1
/ˌdɪsəˈlaʊ/
запрещать (zapreshchat)

to refuse to allow or accept something

"The referee disallowed the goal for offside."

"Судья отменил гол из-за офсайда." (Sud'ya otmenil gol iz-za offsayda.)
disambiguation definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
ˌdɪs.æmˌbɪɡ.juˈeɪ.ʃən
дисамбигация (disambigatsiya)

The removal of ambiguity by making something clear and unambiguous.

"The AI system applies disambiguation to refine text understanding."

"Система ИИ применяет дисамбигацию для уточнения понимания текста." (Sistema II primenyaet disambiguatsiyu dlya utochneniya ponimaniya tekstov.)
verb C1
/dɪsˈɑːrm/
разоружить (razuoruzhit)

to take weapons away from someone; to make someone feel less hostile

"The soldiers were ordered to disarm the rebels."

"Солдатам приказали разоружить повстанцев." (Soldatam prikazali razoruzhit' povstantsov.)
disarray definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/ˌdɪsəˈreɪ/
беспорядок (besporyadok)

a state of disorder or confusion

"The office was in complete disarray after the move."

"Офис был в полном беспорядке после переезда." (Ofis byl v polnom besporyadke posle pereyezda.)
verb C1
/ˌdɪsəˈsɛmbəl/
разбирать (razbirat)

To take apart something into its separate pieces.

"He had to disassemble the computer to repair it."

"Ему пришлось разобрать компьютер, чтобы починить его." (Yemu prishlos' razobrat' komp'yuter, chtoby pochinit' ego.)
verb C1
/dɪsˈbænd/
распускать (raspuskать)

to break up and stop functioning as a group or organization

"The club decided to disband after twenty years of activity."

"Клуб решил распуститься после двадцати лет деятельности." (Klub reshil raspustit'sya posle dvadtsati let deyatel'nosti.)
noun C1
/ˌdɪsbɪˈliːvər/
неверующий (neveruyushchiy)

a person who does not believe in something, especially a religion or idea

"He was called a disbeliever for rejecting the traditional faith."

"Его назвали неверующим за отказ от традиционной веры." (Ego nazvali neveruyushchim za otkaz ot traditsionnoy very.)
discern definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C1
/dɪˈsɜːrn/
распознавать (raspoznavat)

to recognize or understand something with difficulty

"It was hard to discern the figure in the dark."

"Было трудно различить фигуру в темноте." (Bylo trudno razlichit figur v temnote.)
adjective C1
/dɪˈsɜːrnəbl/
заметный (zametny)

able to be seen, recognized, or understood

"There was a discernible change in his behavior."

"Было заметное изменение в его поведении." (Bylo zametnoe izmenenie v ego povedenii.)
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adjective C1
/dɪˈsɜːrnɪŋ/
проницательный (pronitsatel'nyy)

having good judgment or insight; able to distinguish well

"He is a discerning reader who notices subtle details."

"Он проницательный читатель, который замечает тонкие детали." (On pronitsatel'nyy chitatel', kotoryy zamechayet tonkie detali.)
discernment definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
dɪˈsɜːn.mənt
проницательность (pronitsatel'nost')

The ability to judge well; good judgment and understanding.

"His discernment helped him identify the best choice."

"Его проницательность помогла ему выбрать лучший вариант." (Yego pronitsatel'nost' pomogla emu vybrat' luchshij variant.)
Disciple definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/dɪˈsaɪpəl/
ученик (uchenik)

a follower or student of a teacher, leader, or philosophy

"He was a devoted disciple of the famous philosopher."

"Он был преданным учеником знаменитого философа." (On byl predannym uchenikom znamenitogo filosofa.)
adjective C1
/ˈdɪsəplɪˌnɛri/
дисциплинарный (distsiplinarnyy)

relating to the enforcement of rules and correction of behavior

"The employee was warned after a disciplinary hearing."

"Сотрудник был предупрежден после дисциплинарного слушания." (Sotrudnik byl preduprezhden posle distsiplinarnogo slushaniya.)
verb C1
/dɪsˈkleɪm/
отрицать (otricat)

to deny responsibility or connection with something

"The company disclaimed responsibility for the accident."

"Компания отказалась от ответственности за происшествие." (Kompaniya otkazalas ot otvetstvennosti za proisshestvie.)
verb C1
/dɪsˈkʌlər/
обесцвечивать (obescvechivat)

to change color, especially in a way that spoils the original appearance

"The fabric began to discolor after being left in the sun."

"Ткань начала менять цвет после того, как была оставлена на солнце." (Tkan' nachala menjat' tsvet posle togo, kak byla ostavlena na solntse.)
discoloration definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/ˌdɪs.kʌl.əˈreɪ.ʃən/
обесцвечивание (obesvechivanie)

The process of changing or losing color; fading.

"Sun exposure causes discoloration of fabrics."

"Воздействие солнечных лучей вызывает обесцвечивание тканей." (Vozdejstvie solnechnykh luchey vyzyvayet obesvechivanie tkaneiy.)
verb C1
/ˌdɪskənˈsɜːrt/
смущать (smushchat)

To unsettle, confuse, or disturb the composure of someone.

"The sudden change of plans disconcerted the team."

"Внезапное изменение планов дезориентировало команду." (Vnezapnoe izmenenie planov dezorientirovalo komandu.)
discord definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/ˈdɪskɔːrd/
раздор (razdor)

disagreement or conflict between people

"There was growing discord among the team members."

"Между членами команды рос раздор." (Mezhdu chlenami komandy ros razdor.)
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adjective C1
/dɪsˈkɔːrdənt/
дискордант (diskordant)

disagreeing or clashing; harsh and jarring in sound

"The discordant notes of the band hurt our ears."

"Дискордантные ноты группы повредили наши уши." (Diskordantnye noty gruppy povredili nashi ushi.)
discredit definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb, noun C1
/dɪsˈkrɛdɪt/
дискредитировать (diskreditirovat)

To harm the reputation of someone or something; loss of respect or credibility.

"The scandal discredited the politician in the eyes of the public."

"Скандал дискредитировал политика в глазах общественности." (Skandal diskreditiroval politika v glazakh obshchestvennosti.)
discrepancies definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
dɪˈskrep.ən.siz
несоответствие (nesootvetstvie)

Differences between things that should be the same

"Discrepancies in regulations delay progress."

"Несоответствия в правилах замедляют прогресс." (Nesootvetstviya v pravilyakh zamedlyayut progress.)
discrepancy definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/dɪˈskrɛpənsi/
несоответствие (nesootvetstvie)

a lack of compatibility or similarity between two or more facts

"There was a discrepancy between the two reports."

"Была дискретность между двумя отчетами." (Byla diskrepantsiya mezhdu dvumya otchetami.)
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adjective C1
/dɪˈskriːt/
дискретный (diskretnyj)

individually separate and distinct

"The course is divided into three discrete modules."

"Курс разделён на три дискретных модуля." (Kurs razdeljon na tri diskretnykh modulja.)
discretionary definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C1
/dɪˈskrɛʃəˌnɛri/
дискреционный (diskretsionnyy)

Left to individual choice or judgment; not mandatory.

"He used his discretionary power to approve the request."

"Он использовал свои дискреционные полномочия, чтобы одобрить запрос." (On ispol'zoval svoi diskretsionnye polnomochiya, chtoby odobrit' zapros.)
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adjective C1
/dɪˈskrɪmɪˌneɪtɪŋ/
разборчивый (razborchivyy)

Having refined taste or good judgment; able to recognize subtle differences.

"She is known for her discriminating taste in art."

"Она известна своим разборчивым вкусом в искусстве." (Ona izvestna svoim razborchivym vkysom v iskusstve.)