वोकैबुलरीज

इंग्लिश वोकैबुलरी डिस्कवर, लर्न और मास्टर करें

verb C1
/præns/
гордо шагать (gordo shagath)

To move with high, springy steps, often to show off or attract attention.

"The horse pranced around the field gracefully."

"Лошадь гордо шагала по полю." (Loshad' gordo shagala po polyu.)
verb C1
/priːˈɛmpt/

to act in advance to prevent an anticipated event from happening; forestall

"The government moved to pre-empt a crisis by introducing new policies."

preamble definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/ˈpriːˌæmbəl/
преамбула (preambula)

a preliminary statement, especially the introduction to a formal document

"The preamble of the constitution outlines its guiding principles."

"Преамбула конституции описывает ее основные принципы." (Preambula konstitutsii opisyvayet yeye osnovnye printsipy.)
precarious definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C1
/prɪˈkɛəriəs/
неустойчивый / опасный (neustoychivyy / opasnyy)

not securely held; dangerously unstable or uncertain

"The climber was in a precarious position on the edge of the cliff."

"Альпинист находился в опасной ситуации на краю скалы." (Al'pinist nakhodilsya v opasnoy situatsii na krayu skaly.)
noun C1
/ˈprɛsɪdəns/ or /prɪˈsiːdəns/
приоритет (prioritet)

the condition of being considered more important than someone or something else; priority

"Safety takes precedence over speed in this factory."

"В этой фабрике безопасность имеет приоритет перед скоростью." (V etoy fabrice bezopasnost imeet prioritet pered skorost'yu.)
noun C1
/ˈpriːsɪŋkt/
район (rayon)

A district or area within the boundaries of a city, often for police or electoral purposes.

"She went to vote at her local precinct."

"Она пошла голосовать в свой местный район." (Ona poshla golosovat' v svoy mestnyy rayon.)
noun C1
/ˈprɛsɪpɪs/
пропасть (propast')

A very steep cliff or a situation of great danger.

"The hikers stood at the edge of the precipice, gazing into the valley below."

"Туристы стояли на краю пропасти, глядя в долину внизу." (Turisty stoyali na krayu propasti, glyadya v dolinu vnutri.)
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verb/noun/adjective C1
/prɪˈsɪpɪteɪt/
ускорить / спровоцировать (uskorit / sprovozhirovat)

As a verb: to cause an event or situation, often suddenly or prematurely; as a noun: a solid formed in a chemical solution; as an adjective: done hastily.

"The government's decision to raise taxes precipitated widespread protests."

"Решение правительства увеличить налоги спровоцировало массовые протесты." (Resheniye pravitel'stva uvelichit' nalogi sprovozhirovalo massovyye protesty.)
precipitation definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/prɪˌsɪpɪˈteɪʃən/
осадки (osadki)

Moisture that falls from the atmosphere as rain, snow, sleet, or hail; or the process of being precipitated.

"Heavy precipitation is expected in the northern region tomorrow."

"Завтра ожидаются сильные осадки в северном регионе." (Zavtra ozhidayutsya sil'nye osadki v severnom regione.)
adjective C1
/prɪˈsɪpɪtəs/
крутой или резкий (krutoy ili rezkiy)

Extremely steep or sudden; done quickly without careful consideration.

"The hikers struggled to climb the precipitous slope."

"Туристы с трудом поднялись на крутой склон." (Turisty s trudom podnyalis' na krutoy sklon.)
noun C1
/ˈpreɪsiː/
краткое изложение (kratkoe izlozhenie)

a short summary of a text or speech

"She wrote a précis of the lecture for her classmates."

"Она написала краткое изложение лекции для своих одноклассников." (Ona napisalа kratkoe izlozhenie lektsii dlya svoikh odnoklassnikov.)
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noun C1
prɪˈsɪʒ.ən ˈæɡ.rɪ.kʌl.tʃər
прецизионное сельское хозяйство (pretsizionnoe selskoe khozyaystvo)

The technique of conducting agricultural work using advanced technology.

"Precision agriculture optimizes resource use and increases efficiency."

"Прецизионное сельское хозяйство оптимизирует использование ресурсов и повышает эффективность." (Pretsizionnoe selskoe khozyaystvo optimiziruet ispol'zovanie resursov i povyshaet effektivity.)
verb C1
/prɪˈkluːd/
предотвращать (predotvrashchat)

To prevent something from happening; to make impossible.

"Heavy rain precluded the possibility of a picnic."

"Сильный дождь предотвратил возможность пикника." (Sil'nyy dozhd' predotvratil vozmozhnost' piknika.)
adjective C1
/prɪˈkoʊʃəs/
раноразвивающийся (ranorazvivayushchiesya)

Showing advanced development or maturity at an unusually early age.

"The precocious child was reading novels at the age of five."

"Ранний ребенок читал романы в пять лет." (Ranniy rebenok chital romany v pyat' let.)
precursor definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/ˈpriːˌkɜrsər/
предшественник (predshestvennik)

Something or someone that comes before another and indicates the approach of something else.

"The steam engine was a precursor to modern trains."

"Паровая машина была предшественником современных поездов." (Parovaya mashina byla predshestvennikom sovremennykh poyezdov.)
adjective C1
/ˈprɛdəˌtɔri/
хищник/эксплуататор (khishchnik/eksploitator)

Relating to animals that prey on others; exploiting or victimizing others for personal gain.

"The predatory bird swooped down on its prey."

"Хищная птица бросилась на свою добычу." (Khishchnaya ptitsa brosilas' na svoyu dobychu.)
verb C1
/ˌpriːdɪˈtɜːrmɪn/
предопределить (predopredelit)

to establish or decide something in advance

"The outcome of the match seemed predetermined."

"Результат матча казался предопределённым." (Rezultat matcha kazalsya predopredelyonnym.)
predicament definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/prɪˈdɪkəmənt/
трудная ситуация (trudnaya situatsiya)

a difficult, unpleasant, or embarrassing situation

"She found herself in a difficult predicament."

"Она оказалась в трудной ситуации." (Ona okazalas v trudnoy situatsii.)
noun/verb C1
/ˈprɛdɪkət/ (noun), /ˈprɛdɪkeɪt/ (verb)
предикат / основывать на (predikat / osnovyvat na)

noun: the part of a sentence that tells something about the subject; verb: to base or establish something on a particular idea

"His theory is predicated on sound research."

"Его теория основана на надежных исследованиях." (Ego teoriya osnovana na nadezhnykh issledovaniyakh.)
verb C1
/ˌpriːdɪˈspoʊz/
предрасполагать (predraspolagat')

To make someone more likely to behave in a certain way or be affected by something.

"His genetics may predispose him to diabetes."

"Его гены могут предрасположить его к диабету." (Ego geny mogut predraspolozhit' ego k diabety.)
adjective C1
/ˌpriːdɪˈspoʊzd/
склонный (sklonnij)

Likely or inclined to be affected by something in advance.

"She is predisposed to trust people easily."

"Она склонна легко доверять людям." (Ona sklonnaya legko doveryat' lyudyam.)
predisposition definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/ˌpriːdɪspəˈzɪʃən/
предрасположенность (predraspolozhennost)

a tendency or inclination to behave in a particular way

"She has a predisposition to anxiety."

"У нее есть предрасположенность к тревоге." (U nee yest' predraspolozhennost' k trevoge.)
noun C1
/prɪˈdɒmɪnəns/
преобладание (preobladanie)

The state of being greater in number, strength, or importance.

"The predominance of online shopping has changed retail forever."

"Преобладание онлайн-покупок изменило розничную торговлю навсегда." (Preobladanie onlayn-pokupok izmenilo roznichnuyu torgovlyu navsegda.)
verb C1
/prɪˈdɒmɪneɪt/
преобладать (preobladat')

To be the strongest, most common, or most influential element.

"Traditional values still predominate in the community."

"Традиционные ценности по-прежнему преобладают в сообществе." (Traditsionnye tsennosti po-prezhnemu preobladayut v soobshchestve.)
adjective C1
/priːˈɛmɪnənt/
выдающийся (vydajushchijsja)

Surpassing all others; very distinguished in some way.

"She is a preeminent scientist in the field of genetics."

"Она выдающийся ученый в области генетики." (Ona vydajushchijsja uchenyj v oblasti genetiki.)
verb C1
/priːˈɛmpt/
предотвратить (predotvratit)

To take action in order to prevent something from happening; to take the place of something.

"The government acted quickly to preempt a financial crisis."

"Правительство быстро приняло меры для предотвращения финансового кризиса." (Pravitel'stvo bystro prinjalo mery dlya predotvrashcheniya finansovogo krizisa.)
adjective C1
/priˈɛmptɪv/
предупредительный (predupreditel'nyy)

Serving or intended to prevent something by taking action first.

"The government took preemptive measures to control inflation."

"Правительство приняло предупредительные меры для контроля инфляции." (Pravitel'stvo prinyalo predupreditel'nye mery dlya kontrolya inflyatsii.)
verb C1
/priːn/
приводить себя в порядок (privodit' sebya v poryadok)

To groom or dress oneself with care; to show pride in one's appearance.

"She preened in front of the mirror before leaving for the party."

"Она приводила себя в порядок перед зеркалом, прежде чем пойти на вечеринку." (Ona privodila sebya v poryadok pered zerkalom, prezhde chem poyti na vecherinku.)
adjective C1
/ˌprɛfəˈrɛnʃəl/
привилегированный (privilegovannyi)

showing or giving advantage to one over others

"Members receive preferential treatment at the club."

"Члены получают привилегированное обращение в клубе." (Chleny poluchayut privilegovannoe obrashchenie v klube.)
noun C1
/ˈprɛljuːd/
прелюдия (prelyudiya)

An action, event, or statement that serves as an introduction to something more important.

"The small fight was only a prelude to a bigger conflict."

"Небольшая ссора была лишь прелюдией к большему конфликту." (Nebolsaya ssora byla lish' prelyudiyey k bol'shemu konfliktu.)
verb C1
/ˌpriːˈmɛdɪteɪt/
предумышленно (predumyshlenno)

to think about and plan something (especially a crime) beforehand

"The suspect was accused of premeditating the crime."

"Подозреваемый был обвинен в предварительном планировании преступления." (Podozrevaemyi byl obvinen v predvaritel'nom planirovanie prestupleniya.)
adjective C1
/ˌpriːˈmɛdɪˌteɪtɪd/
преднамеренный (prednamerenniy)

planned in advance; done deliberately

"The crime was clearly premeditated."

"Преступление было явно спланировано заранее." (Prestuplenie bylo yavno splanirovano zaraneye.)
noun C1
/ˌpriːməˈnɪʃən/ or /ˌprɛm-/
предчувствие (predchuvstvie)

a strong feeling that something is about to happen, often something negative

"She had a premonition of danger before the trip."

"У неё было предчувствие опасности перед поездкой." (U neyo bylo predchuvstvie opasnosti pered poezdkoy.)
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noun C1
/priːˌɒkjuˈpeɪʃən/
озабоченность, занятие (ozabochennost, zanyatie)

The state of being engrossed or absorbed in thought about something.

"Her preoccupation with work left her little time for family."

"Её озабоченность работой оставила ей мало времени для семьи." (Eyo ozabochennost' rabotoy ostavila yey malo vremeni dlya sem'i.)
verb C1
/priːˈɒkjʊpaɪ/
занимать, беспокоить (zanimat, bespokoit)

To dominate or engross the mind of someone to the exclusion of other thoughts.

"Worries about the future preoccupy him constantly."

"Беспокойства о будущем постоянно занимают его мысли." (Bespokoystva o budushchem postoyanno zanymayut ego mysli.)
adjective C1
/prɪˈpɒstərəs/
абсурдный, нелепый (absurdny, nelepy)

completely ridiculous or absurd; contrary to reason or common sense

"The idea that pigs could fly is preposterous."

"Идея о том, что свиньи могут летать, абсурдна." (Ideya o tom, chto svinyi mogut letat', absurdna.)
noun C1
/prɪˈrɒɡətɪv/
прерогатива (prerogativa)

a special right or privilege exclusive to a particular person or group

"It is the manager’s prerogative to make the final decision."

"Это право менеджера принимать окончательное решение." (Eto pravo menedzhiera prinimat' okonchatel'noe reshenie.)
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noun C1
/prɪˈzɜːrvətɪv/
консервант (konservant)

A substance used to prevent decay, spoilage, or deterioration in food or other materials.

"This jam contains no artificial preservatives."

"Это варенье не содержит искусственных консервантов." (Eto varenye ne soderzhit iskusstvennykh konservantov.)
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noun C1
prɪˈzɜː.və.tɪvz
консервант (konservant)

A substance used to preserve foodstuffs, wood, or other materials against decay.

"Many processed foods contain harmful preservatives."

"Многие переработанные продукты содержат вредные консерванты." (Mnogie pererabotannye produkty soderzhat vrednye konservanty.)
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verb C1
/prɪˈzaɪd/
председательствовать (predsedyatel'stvovat')

to be in charge of a meeting, event, or organization

"She will preside over the meeting tomorrow."

"Она будет председательствовать на встрече завтра." (Ona budet predsedyatel'stvovat' na vstreche zavtra.)
Presumption definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/prɪˈzʌmpʃən/
предположение (predpolozhenie)

An idea believed to be true without proof; an assumption or act of overconfidence.

"The presumption of his guilt was unfair."

"Предположение о его виновности было несправедливым." (Predpolozhenie o ego vinovnosti bylo nespravedlivym.)
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adjective C1
/prɪˈzʌmp.tʃu.əs/
самоуверенный (samouveryennyy)

Overconfident, rude, or taking liberties without permission.

"It was presumptuous of him to make that decision without consulting others."

"Это было самоуверенно с его стороны — принимать решение, не посоветовавшись с другими." (Eto bylo samouveryenno s ego storony — prinimat' reshenie, ne posovetovavshis' s drugimi.)
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noun C1
/prɪˈtɛnʃən/
претензия, ложное представление (pretenziya, lozhnoe predstavyeniye)

A claim or assertion to something, often without justification; an attempt to impress by showing greater importance or talent than is actually possessed.

"His pretension to be an expert was quickly exposed."

"Его претензия быть экспертом была быстро разоблачена." (Yego pretenziya byt' ekspertym byla bystro razoblachena.)
adjective C1
/prɪˈtɛnʃəs/
претенциозный (pretentsioznyy)

Attempting to impress by affecting greater importance, talent, culture, etc., than is actually possessed.

"The restaurant was stylish but far too pretentious for my taste."

"Ресторан был стильным, но слишком претенциозным для моего вкуса." (Restoran byl stil'nym, no slishkom pretentsioznym dlya moyego vkusa.)
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noun C1
/ˈpriːtɛkst/
предлог, ложное оправдание (predlog, lozhnoe opravdanie)

A false reason given to hide the real purpose or motive.

"He went out on the pretext of buying groceries."

"Он вышел под предлогом покупки продуктов." (On vyshel pod predlogom pokupki produktov.)
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noun C1
/ˈprɛvələns/
преваленция (prevalentsiya)

the state or condition of being widespread or common

"The prevalence of smartphones has changed how people communicate."

"Преваленция смартфонов изменила то, как люди общаются." (Prevalentsiya smartphonev izmenila to, kak lyudi obshchayutsya.)
adjective C1
/ˈprɛvələnt/
распространенный (rasprostranyonny)

widespread or commonly occurring

"Flu is prevalent during the winter season."

"Грипп широко распространен в зимний период." (Gripp shiroko rasprostranyon v zimniy period.)
verb C1
/ˈprɪkəl/

to cause a slight stinging or tingling sensation on the skin

"Her skin began to prickle in the cold wind."

adjective C1
/prɪm/
чрезмерно формальный или правильный (chrezmerno formal'nyy ili pravil'nyy)

stiffly formal and proper in appearance or behavior

"She looked prim in her neatly pressed dress."

"Она выглядела прим в своем аккуратно поглаженном платье." (Ona vyglyadela prim v svoem akuratno poglazhennom plat'e.)
adjective C1
/ˈpriːmə/
основной, отличный (osnovnoy, otlichnyy)

first or most important; excellent

"She was treated as the prima ballerina of the troupe."

"Ее считали главной балериной группы." (Eyo schitali glavnoy balerinoy gruppy.)