Vocabulaires

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envision definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb B2
/ɪnˈvɪʒən/
представлять (predstavlyat)

to imagine or picture something in the future; to visualize a possibility or goal

"She envisions a world where everyone has equal access to education."

"Она представляет мир, где каждый имеет равный доступ к образованию." (Ona predstavlyaet mir, gde kazhdyy imeyet ravnyy dostup k obrazovaniyu.)
Epic definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun, adjective B2
/ˈɛpɪk/
эпопея (epopeya)

A long narrative poem or story about heroic deeds; also used to describe something grand or impressive.

"The Iliad is considered one of the greatest epics of ancient literature."

"Илиада считается одним из величайших эпосов древней литературы." (Iliada schitayetsya odnim iz velikikh eposov drevney literatury.)
Epidemic definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˌɛpɪˈdɛmɪk/
счастье (schastye)

a widespread occurrence of an infectious disease in a community at a particular time

"The flu epidemic affected thousands of people in the city."

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

a mathematical statement that shows the equality of two expressions

"He solved the equation to find the value of x."

"Он решил уравнение, чтобы найти значение x." (On reshil uravnenie, chtoby nayti znachenie x.)
equip definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb B2
/ɪˈkwɪp/
оснащать (osnaschat)

to provide someone or something with the necessary items or skills for a task

"The school equipped its students with modern technology."

"Школа оснастила своих студентов современными технологиями." (Shkola osnastila svoikh studentov sovremennymi tekhnologiyami.)
equity definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˈɛkwɪti/
справедливость; доля в собственности (spravedlivost'; dolya v sobstvennosti)

The quality of being fair and impartial; ownership interest in a company or property.

"She invested in the company to gain equity."

"Она инвестировала в компанию, чтобы получить долю в собственности." (Ona investirovala v kompaniyu, chtoby poluchit' dolyu v sobstvennosti.)
Equivalent definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective B2
/ɪˈkwɪvələnt/
равный; эквивалентный (ravny; ekvivalentny)

Equal in value, function, meaning, or effect.

"One euro is roughly equivalent to one dollar."

"Один евро примерно эквивалентен одному доллару." (Odin evro primerno ekvivalenten odnomu dollaru.)
Era definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˈɪərə/
эра (era)

a long and distinct period of history with a particular feature or characteristic

"The invention of the internet marked a new era in communication."

"Изобретение интернета положило начало новой эре в коммуникациях." (Izobretenie interneta polozhilo nachalo novoj ere v kommunikatsiyakh.)
erase definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb B2
/ɪˈreɪs/
стёртый (styortyy)

to remove completely; to delete or wipe out

"Use an eraser to erase the pencil marks."

"Используйте ластик, чтобы стереть карандашные следы." (Ispol'zuyte lastik, chtoby steret' karandashnye sledy.)
erect definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb B2
/ɪˈrɛkt/
возводить (vozvodit)

to build or construct something upright

"The workers erected a new building in the city center."

"Рабочие возвели новое здание в центре города." (Rabochie vozveli novoe zdanie v tsentre goroda.)
erecting definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb B2
ɪˈrɛktɪŋ
возводить (vozvodit)

To build; construct; set up in a vertical position.

"The workers were erecting a new building downtown."

"Рабочие возводили новое здание в центре города." (Rabochie vozvodili novoe zdanie v tsentre goroda.)
erosion definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ɪˈroʊ.ʒən/
эрозия (eroziya)

the process of wearing away rock, soil, or land by wind, water, or ice

"Coastal erosion has caused significant damage to the shoreline over the years."

"Прибрежная эрозия за годы привела к значительным повреждениям прибрежной линии." (Pribrezhnaya eroziya za gody privela k znachitel'nym povrezhdeniyam pribrezhnoy linii.)
erupt definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb B2
/ɪˈrʌpt/
взорваться (vzorvatsya)

to burst forth suddenly and violently

"The volcano erupted after centuries of dormancy."

"Вулкан извергся после столетий покоя." (Vulkan izvergsya posle stoletiy pokoya.)
Eruption definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ɪˈrʌp.ʃən/
вулканическое извержение (vulkanicheskoe izverzhenie)

a sudden violent occurrence or outburst; volcanic explosion

"The volcanic eruption forced thousands of people to evacuate the area."

"Вулканическое извержение заставило тысячи людей эвакуировать территорию." (Vulkanicheskoe izverzhenie zastavilo tysyachi lyudey evakuirovat' territoriyu.)
escalate definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb B2
/ˈɛskəleɪt/
эскалировать (eskalirovat)

to increase rapidly or make something become more intense or serious

"The conflict began to escalate after the negotiations failed."

"Конфликт начал эскалировать после неудачи переговоров." (Konflikt nachal eskalirovat' posle neudachi peregovorov.)
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escort (ɛskɔrt)

verb B2
/ˈɛskɔrt/
сопровождать (soprovozhdat)

to accompany someone; to guide or protect while going somewhere

"The guard escorted the visitor to the office."

"Охранник сопроводил посетителя в офис." (Okhrannik soprovodil posetitelia v ofis.)
essay definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˈɛseɪ/
эссе (esse)

A short piece of writing on a particular subject.

"She wrote an essay about climate change."

"Она написала эссе о изменении климата." (Ona napisala esse o izmenenii klimata.)
Essence definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˈɛsəns/
суть (sut)

The intrinsic nature or indispensable quality of something that determines its character.

"The essence of democracy is freedom of speech."

"Суть демократии заключается в свободе слова." (Sut' demokratii zaklyuchayetsya v svobode slova.)
essentially definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adverb B2
/ɪˈsɛnʃəli/
существенно (sushchestvenno)

Used to emphasize the basic or fundamental nature of something.

"The two plans are essentially the same."

"Эти два плана по существу одинаковы." (Eti dva plana po sushchestvu odinakovy.)
establishment definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ɪˈstæblɪʃmənt/
учреждение (uchrezhdenie)

An organization, business, or system; the act of setting something up.

"The restaurant is a new establishment in town."

"Ресторан — это новое учреждение в городе." (Restoran — eto novoe uchrezhdenie v gorode.)
estate definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ɪˈsteɪt/
имение (imenie)

A large area of land, property, or possessions owned by someone, often including a big house.

"The family owned a large estate in the countryside."

"Семья владела большим поместьем в сельской местности." (Semya vladela bolshim pomestem v selskoy mestnosti)
Eternal definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective B2
/ɪˈtɜːrnəl/
вечный (vechnyy)

lasting or existing forever; without end

"They pledged their eternal love for each other."

"Они поклялись в своей вечной любви друг другу." (Oni poklyalis' v svoey vechnoy lyubvi drug drugu.)
ethic definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˈɛθɪk/
этика (etika)

a set of moral principles, especially ones relating to a particular group, system, or profession

"He has a strong work ethic and always meets deadlines."

"У него сильная трудовая этика, и он всегда выполняет сроки." (U nego sil'naya trudovaya etika, i on vsegda vypolnyaet sroki.)
ethical definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective B2
/ˈɛθɪkəl/
этический (eticheskiy)

relating to moral principles or the right and wrong behavior

"The company follows strict ethical standards in its business practices."

"Компания придерживается строгих этических норм в своей коммерческой практике." (Kompaniya priderzhivayetsya strogykh eticheskikh norm v svoey kommercheskoy praktike.)
ethics definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˈɛθɪks/
этика (etika)

moral principles that govern a person's behavior or the conduct of an activity

"Business ethics require companies to act fairly and responsibly."

"Деловая этика требует от компаний действовать честно и ответственно." (Delovaya etika trebuyet ot kompaniy deystvovat' chestno i otvetstvenno.)
ethnic definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective B2
/ˈɛθnɪk/
этнический (etnicheskij)

relating to a population subgroup with a common national or cultural tradition

"The festival celebrated the city's diverse ethnic communities."

"Фестиваль отметил разнообразие этнических общин города." (Festival otmetil raznoobrazie etnicheskikh obshchin goroda.)
Etiquette definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˈet.ɪ.kət/
этикет (etiket)

the customary code of polite behavior in society or among members of a particular profession

"Proper etiquette requires standing when a lady enters the room."

"Правильный этикет требует вставать, когда дама входит в комнату." (Pravil'nyy etiketa trebuyet vstavat', kogda dama vkhodit v komnatu.)
evacuate definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb B2
/ɪˈvækjueɪt/
эвакуировать (evakuirovat)

To remove people from a dangerous place to safety.

"The residents were ordered to evacuate the building after the fire alarm."

"Жителей попросили эвакуировать здание после срабатывания пожарной тревоги." (Zhiteley poprosili evakuirovat zdanije posle srabotki pozharnoy trevogi.)
evade definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb B2
/ɪˈveɪd/
уклоняться (uklonyatsya)

To escape or avoid something, especially by cleverness or trickery.

"He tried to evade the question by changing the subject."

"Он пытался уклониться от вопроса, изменив тему." (On pytalsya uklonit'sya ot voprosa, izmeniv temu.)
evaluate definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb B2
/ɪˈvæljueɪt/
оценить (otsenit)

To assess or judge the value, quality, or significance of something.

"The teacher will evaluate the students’ projects tomorrow."

"Учитель оценит проекты студентов завтра." (Uchitel' otsenit proekty studentov zavtra.)
evaluation definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ɪˌvæljʊˈeɪʃən/
оценка (otsenka)

The process of assessing or judging the value, quality, or importance of something.

"The teacher’s evaluation of the project was very positive."

"Оценка проекта учителем была очень положительной." (Otsenka proyektu uchitelem byla ochen' polozhitel'noy.)
Eventual definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective B2
/ɪˈvɛntʃuəl/
окончательный (okontchatel'nyy)

Happening at the end of a process or as the final result.

"His hard work led to his eventual success."

"Его упорный труд привел к его окончательному успеху." (Ego upornyy trud privel k yego okonchatelnomu uspekhu.)
evergreen definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective B2
/ˈɛv.ə.ɡriːn/
вечнозеленый (vechnozelenyy)

Remaining green and functional throughout the year; not shedding leaves seasonally.

"Evergreen trees like pine and fir stay green year-round."

"Вечнозеленые деревья, такие как сосна и ель, остаются зелеными круглый год." (Vechnozelenye derev'ya, takie kak sosna i yel', osta'yutsya zelyonymi kruglyy god.)
evident definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective B2
/ˈɛvɪdənt/
очевидный (ochevidnyy)

clearly seen or understood; obvious

"It was evident that she was upset."

"Было очевидно, что она расстроена." (Bylo ochevidno, chto ona rasstroena.)
evoke definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb B2
/ɪˈvoʊk/
вызывать (vyzyvat)

to bring a feeling, memory, or image into the mind

"The old song evoked memories of her childhood."

"Старая песня вызвала воспоминания о её детстве." (Staraya pesnya vyzvala vospominaniya o yey detstve.)
evolution definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˌɛvəˈluːʃən/
эволюция (evolyutsiya)

the gradual development of something, especially from a simple to a more complex form

"The theory of evolution explains how species change over time."

"Теория эволюции объясняет, как виды изменяются с течением времени." (Teoriya evolyutsii ob'yasnyaet, kak vidy izmenyayutsya s techeniyem vremeni.)
evolutionary definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective B2
/ˌɛvəlʊˈʃɛnəri/

relating to or characterized by evolution, especially in terms of gradual development or change

"The company has adopted an evolutionary approach to its product development."

evolve definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb B2
/ɪˈvɑːlv/

to develop gradually, especially into a more complex or advanced state

"Over time, the company evolved into a global brand."

evolving definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective B2
ɪˈvɒlvɪŋ
эволюционирующий (evolyutsioniruyushchiy)

Developing gradually, especially from a simple to a more complex form; changing and developing.

"Education plays a role in evolving societal norms."

"Образование играет роль в эволюции общественных норм." (Obrazovanie igraet rol' v evolyutsii obshchestvennykh norm.)
exaggerate definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb B2
/ɪɡˈzædʒəˌreɪt/
преувеличивать (preuvelichivat)

to describe something as better, worse, or more important than it really is

"He tends to exaggerate his achievements."

"Он склонен преувеличивать свои достижения." (On sklonen preuvelichivat' svoi dostizheniya.)
Exaggeration definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ɪɡˌzædʒ.əˈreɪ.ʃən/
преувеличение (preuvelichenie)

a statement that represents something as better or worse than it really is

"His story about the fish he caught was clearly an exaggeration."

"Его история о рыбе, которую он поймал, явно была преувеличением." (Ego istoriya o rybe, kotoruyu on poymal, yavno byla preuvelicheniem)
examiner definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ɪɡˈzæmɪnər/
экзаменатор (ekzamenator)

A person who tests or inspects knowledge, skills, or qualifications

"The examiner reviewed each student's answer sheet carefully."

"Экзаменатор внимательно проверил бланк ответов каждого студента." (Ekzamenator vnimatelno proveril blank otvetov kazhdogo studenta)
exceed definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb B2
/ɪkˈsiːd/
превышать (prevyshat')

to go beyond a limit or expectation

"The athlete exceeded everyone's expectations by winning the gold medal."

"Атлет превзошел все ожидания, выиграв золотую медаль." (Atlet prevzoshel vse ozhidaniya, vyigrav zolotuyu medal'.)
excel definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb B2
/ɪkˈsɛl/
преуспеть (preuspet')

to be exceptionally good at or proficient in an activity or subject

"She always tries to excel in her studies."

"Она всегда старается преуспеть в учёбе." (Ona vsegda staraetsya preuspet' v uchebe.)
excellence definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˈɛksələns/
превосходство (prevoskhodstvo)

the quality of being outstanding or extremely good

"The school is known for its academic excellence."

"Школа известна своей академической превосходностью." (Shkola izvestna svoey akademicheskoy prevoskhodnost'yu.)
exceptional definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective B2
/ɪkˈsɛpʃənl/
необыкновенный (neobyknovennyy)

Unusually good; outstanding.

"She has shown exceptional talent in mathematics."

"Она продемонстрировала исключительный талант в математике." (Ona prodemonstrirovala iskljuchitel'nyj talent v matematike.)
Excess definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ɪkˈsɛs/
избыток (izbytok)

An amount more than necessary, permitted, or desirable.

"Too much sugar can lead to excess weight gain."

"Слишком много сахара может привести к избыточному набору веса." (Slishkom mnogo sakhara mozhet privesti k izbytochnomu naboru vesa.)
excessive definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective B2
/ɪkˈsɛsɪv/
чрезмерный (chrezmernыy)

more than is necessary, reasonable, or acceptable

"Eating excessive sugar can lead to health problems."

"Чрезмерное потребление сахара может привести к проблемам со здоровьем." (Chrezmernoe potreblenie sakhara mozhet privesti k problemam so zdorov'em.)
verb B2
/ɪkˈskleɪm/
воскликнуть (voskliknut)

to cry out suddenly in surprise, strong emotion, or excitement

"She exclaimed with joy when she saw the gift."

"Она воскликнула от радости, когда увидела подарок." (Ona voskliknula ot radosti, kogda uvidela podarok.)
noun B2
/ˌɛkskləˈmeɪʃən/
восклицание (vosklicanie)

A sudden cry or remark expressing strong emotion or surprise.

"She let out an exclamation of joy when she heard the news."

"Она выпустила восклицание радости, когда услышала новость." (Ona vypustila vosklicanie radosti, kogda uslyshala novost'.)