Vocabularies

English Vocabulary Dictionary | Word Meanings, Definitions & Examples

softly definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adverb B2
/ˈsɒftli/
мягко или тихо (myagko ili tikho)

in a gentle or quiet way.

"She spoke softly so as not to wake the baby."

"Она говорила мягко, чтобы не разбудить малыша." (Ona govoryala myagko, chtoby ne razbudit' malysha.)
soil erosion definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
sɔɪl ɪˈrəʊ.ʒən
счастье (schastye)

The removal of topsoil by wind, water, or other natural forces, reducing agricultural productivity.

"Soil erosion reduces agricultural productivity."

"Она не могла скрыть своё счастье, когда получила награду." (Ona ne mogla skryt' svoyo schast'ye, kogda poluchila nagradu.)
solar definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective B2
/ˈsoʊlər/
солнечный (solnechnyy)

Relating to or determined by the sun

"The house is powered by solar energy."

"Этот дом работает на солнечной энергии." (Etot dom rabotayet na solnechnoy energii.)
Solar eclipse definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˈsoʊlər ɪˈklɪps/
солнечное затмение (solnechnoe zatmenie)

an eclipse in which the sun is obscured by the moon passing between it and the earth

"The solar eclipse will be visible from our city next month."

"Солнечное затмение будет видно из нашего города в следующем месяце." (Solnechnoe zatmenie budet vidno iz nashego goroda v sleduyushchem mesyatse)
solar energy definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
ˈsəʊ.lər ˈen.ə.dʒi
солневая энергия (solar energy)

Energy from the sun that is converted into thermal or electrical energy.

"Solar energy is vital for reducing carbon emissions."

"Солнечная энергия жизненно важна для снижения выбросов углерода." (Solnechnaya energiya zhiznenno vazhna dlya snizheniya vybrosov ugleroda.)
Sole definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective B2
/soʊl/
единственный (edinstvenny)

being the only one; single and not shared with others

"She was the sole survivor of the accident."

"Она была единственным выжившим в аварии." (Ona byla edinstvennym vyzhivshim v avarii.)
solely definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adverb B2
/ˈsoʊlli/
исключительно (isklyuchitel'no)

only; not involving anyone or anything else

"He is solely responsible for the decision."

"Он полностью ответственен за это решение." (On polnost'yu otvetstvenen za eto reshenie.)
solemn definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective B2
ˈsɑːləm
торжественный (torzhestvennyy)

Formal and dignified; characterized by deep sincerity.

"The day begins with a solemn ceremony at the memorial."

"День начинается с торжественной церемонии у мемориала." (Den' nachinayetsya s torzhestvennoy tseremonii u memoryala.)
solicitor definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/səˈlɪsɪtər/
адвокат (advokat)

A type of lawyer who gives legal advice and prepares legal documents, often representing clients in lower courts.

"She consulted a solicitor before signing the contract."

"Она проконсультировалась с адвокатом перед подписанием контракта." (Ona prokonsul'tirovalas' s advokatom pered podpisaniem kontrakta.)
Solidarity definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˌsɒlɪˈdærɪti/
солидарность (solidarnost)

Unity or agreement of feeling or action, especially among individuals with a common interest.

"Workers held a strike in solidarity with their colleagues."

"Рабочие провели забастовку в знак солидарности с коллегами." (Rabochie proveli zabastovku v znak solidarnosti s kollegami.)
adjective B2
/ˈsɒl.ɪ.ter.i/
одинокий; изолированный; один (odinokiy; izolirovannyy; odin)

alone; without companions; single; isolated

"He lived a solitary life in the mountains."

"Он вел одиночную жизнь в горах." (On vel odinochnuyu zhizn v gorakh.)
solitude definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˈsɒlɪtjuːd/
одиночество (odinochestvo)

the state of being alone, often by choice and enjoyed as peaceful

"She enjoyed the solitude of the mountain cabin."

"Она наслаждалась одиночеством в горной хижине." (Ona naslazhdalas' odinochestvom v gornoy khizhine.)
solo definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective B2
/ˈsoʊloʊ/
соло (solo)

performed by one person alone; a single performance

"She decided to perform a solo dance at the talent show."

"Она решила выступить с сольным танцем на шоу талантов." (Ona reshila vystupit' s sol'nym tantsem na shou talantov.)
soothe definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb B2
/suːð/
успокаивать (uspokaivat)

to calm, comfort, or relieve pain or distress

"The mother soothed her crying baby."

"Мать успокоила своего плачущего ребенка." (Mat' uspokoila svoego plachushchego rebenka.)
sophisticated definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective B2
/səˈfɪstɪkeɪtɪd/
утонченный (utochhenny)

having refined knowledge, experience, or complex design

"The city is known for its sophisticated culture and art."

"Город известен своей утонченной культурой и искусством." (Gorod izvesten svoey utochhennoy kul'turoy i iskusstvom.)
sophomore definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˈsɑːfmɔːr/
студент второго курса (student vtorogo kursa)

a student in their second year of study at a university or high school

"He’s a sophomore in college, studying computer science."

"Он студент второго курса в университете, изучающий информатику." (On student vtorogo kursa v universitete, izuchayushchiy informatiky.)
sore definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective B2
/sɔːr/
болезненный (boleznennyy)

painful or aching, usually in a specific part of the body

"After the long run, my legs were sore."

"После длинного бега мои ноги были болючими." (Posle dlinogo bega moi nogi byli bolyuchimi)
Sorrow definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˈsɑːroʊ/
горе (gore)

a feeling of deep sadness or grief

"She was filled with sorrow after the loss of her friend."

"Она была полна горя после потери своей подруги." (Ona byla polna gory posle poteri svoey podrugi.)
Sour definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective B2
/ˈsaʊər/
кислый (kisly)

having an acidic taste; unpleasant or bad-tempered

"The milk has gone sour."

"Молоко стало кислым." (Moloko stalo kislym.)
Souvenir definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˌsuːvəˈnɪər/
сувенир (suvenir)

an object kept as a reminder of a place, person, or event

"She bought a small souvenir from Paris."

"Она купила маленький сувенир из Парижа." (Ona kupila malen'kij suvenir iz Parizha.)
soviet definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective B2
/ˈsoʊ.vi.ət/
советский (sovetskiy)

relating to the Soviet Union or its government

"The Soviet era saw significant changes in Eastern Europe."

"Советская эра принесла значительные изменения в Восточной Европе." (Sovetskaya era prinesla znachitel'nye izmeneniya v Vostochnoy Evrope.)
sow definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb B2
/səʊ/
сеять (sejat)

To plant seeds in the ground for growing crops or plants.

"Farmers sow seeds in spring for the harvest in autumn."

"Фермеры сеют семена весной для урожая осенью." (Fermery seyut semena vesnoy dlya urozhaya osenyu.)
space exploration definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
speɪs ɪksplɔːˈreɪʃən
исследование космоса (issledovaniye kosmosa)

The investigation of outer space by means of manned and unmanned spacecraft.

"Space exploration has expanded our knowledge of the universe."

"Исследование космоса расширило наши знания о вселенной." (Issledovaniye kosmosa rasshirilo nashi znaniya o vselennoy.)
adjective B2
/ˈspeɪ.ʃəs/
просторный; вместительный (prostorny; vmestitelny)

having a lot of space; roomy and comfortable

"The house has a spacious living room with high ceilings."

"В доме есть просторная гостиная с высокими потолками." (V dome yest' prostornaya gostinaya s vysokimi potolkami.)
noun B2
/speɪd/
лопата (lopata)

a tool with a flat blade for digging; a playing card suit

"The gardener used a spade to dig holes for planting flowers."

"Садовник использовал лопату, чтобы выкопать ямы для посадки цветов." (Sadovnik ispol'zoval lopatu, chtoby vykopat' yamy dlya posadki tsvetov.)
spam definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/spæm/
спам (spam)

unsolicited or unwanted electronic communication, typically in the form of email

"My inbox is full of spam emails that I need to delete."

"Мой почтовый ящик полон спам-писем, которые мне нужно удалить." (Moi pochtovyi yashchik polon spam-pisem, kotorye mne nuzhno udalit'.)
span definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/spæn/
размах (razmakh)

the full extent or length of something from one end to another

"The bridge has a span of over 500 meters."

"Мост имеет размах более 500 метров." (Most imeyet razmakh bolee 500 metrov.)
spare definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb B2
/spɛər/
дать что-то лишнее / спасать (dat' chto-to lishnee / spasat')

To give something that one has extra of; to refrain from harming or killing.

"Could you spare me a few minutes of your time?"

"Можете ли вы уделить мне несколько минут вашего времени?" (Mozhete li vy udelit' mne neskol'ko minut vashego vremeni?)
Spark definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb B2
/spɑːrk/
искрить (iskrit)

to cause the start of something, especially an emotion or activity

"The news sparked a heated debate across the country."

"Новости вызвали жаркие дебаты по всей стране." (Novosti vyzvali zharkie debaty po vsey strane.)
Spatula definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˈspætʃələ/
шпатель (shpatel)

a flat, broad tool used for mixing, spreading, or lifting food

"She used a spatula to flip the pancakes."

"Она использовала шпатель, чтобы перевернуть блины." (Ona ispol'zovala shpatel, chtoby perevernut' bliny.)
Speciality definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˌspeʃiˈælɪti/
специализация (spetsializatsiya)

a particular area of activity or interest that someone focuses on; expertise in a specific field

"His speciality is Italian cuisine."

"Его специализация — итальянская кухня." (ego spetsializatsiya - italiyanskaya kukhnya.)
specialize definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb B2
/ˈspɛʃəˌlaɪz/
специализироваться (specializirovatsya)

to focus on a particular subject or activity and become an expert in it

"He decided to specialize in cardiology."

"Он решил специализироваться в кардиологии." (On reshil specializirovatsya v kardiologii.)
specialized definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective B2
/ˈspɛʃəˌlaɪzd/
специализированный (spetsializirovannyi)

designed or developed for a particular purpose or function

"He has a specialized knowledge of ancient civilizations."

"У него есть специализированные знания об античных цивилизациях." (U nego est' spetsializirovannye znaniya ob antichnykh tsivilizatsiyakh.)
specialty definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˈspɛʃəlti/
специализация (specializatsiya)

a particular area of study, work, or interest; something in which a person or place excels

"Her specialty is pediatric medicine."

"Её специализация — педиатрия." (eyo spetsializatsiya — pediatriya)
specification definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˌspɛsɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/
спецификация (specifikatsiya)

a detailed description or assessment of something

"The product specification includes all the necessary details."

"Спецификация продукта включает все необходимые детали." (Spektsifikatsiya produkta vklyuchayet vse neobkhodimye detali.)
specify definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb B2
/ˈspɛsɪfaɪ/
указать (ukazat)

to state or describe something clearly and exactly

"Please specify the time and place of the meeting."

"Пожалуйста, укажите время и место встречи." (Pozhaluysta, ukazhite vremya i mesto vstrechi.)
Specimen definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˈspɛsəmən/
образец (obrazets)

an individual animal, plant, piece of a mineral, etc., used as an example of its species or type for scientific study

"The museum has a rare butterfly specimen."

"В музее есть редкий образец бабочки." (V muzeie yest' redkiy obrazets babochki.)
spectacle definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˈspɛktəkəl/
визуальное шоу (vizual'noye shou)

a visually striking performance or display

"The fireworks display was a grand spectacle."

"Фейерверк был грандиозным зрелищем." (Feyerverk byl grandioznym zrelishchem.)
spectacular definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective B2
/spɛkˈtækjələr/
зрелищный (zrelishnyy)

very impressive, exciting, or dramatic in appearance or effect

"The fireworks display was absolutely spectacular."

"Шоу фейерверков было абсолютно зрелищным." (Sho fireverkov bylo absolutno zrelishnym.)
Spectator definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˈspɛkteɪtər/
зритель (zritel)

A person who watches an event, show, or game without taking part.

"Thousands of spectators gathered to watch the football match."

"Тысячи зрителей собрались, чтобы посмотреть футбольный матч." (Tysyachi zriteley sobralis', chtoby posmotret' futbol'nyy match.)
spectrum definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˈspɛktrəm/
спектр (spektar)

A range of different things, often related to colors, ideas, or classifications.

"The festival attracted people from across the political spectrum."

"Фестиваль привлек людей со всего политического спектра." (Festival prilyek lyudey so vsego politicheskogo spektra.)
speculate definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb B2
/ˈspɛkjʊˌleɪt/
спекулировать / инвестировать (spekulirovat' / investirovat')

To form a theory or guess without firm evidence; to invest in stocks, property, etc. hoping for profit.

"Experts speculate that the company may expand into new markets."

"Эксперты спекулируют, что компания может расшириться на новые рынки." (Eksperty spekulyruyut, chto kompaniya mozhet rasshirit'sya na novye rynki.)
speculation definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˌspɛkjʊˈleɪʃən/
спекуляция (spekulyatsiya)

the forming of ideas or theories without firm evidence; guesswork

"There is a lot of speculation about who will win the election."

"Существует много спекуляций относительно того, кто выиграет выборы." (Sushchestvuyet mnogo spekulyatsiy otnositel'no togo, kto vyigraet vyibory.)
adjective B2
/ˈspiːtʃləs/
без слов (bez slov)

Unable to speak because of shock, surprise, or strong emotion.

"She was speechless when she received the award."

"Она была без слов, когда получила награду." (Ona byla bez slov, kogda poluchila nagradu.)
adjective B2
/ˈspiː.di/
быстрый; скоростной; ловкий; (bystryy, skorostnoy, lovkiy)

moving or happening quickly; fast

"The speedy delivery service arrived within an hour."

"Служба быстрой доставки прибыла в течение часа." (Sluzhba bystroi dostavki pribyila v techenie chasa.)
sphere definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/sfɪər/
сфера (sfera)

a round, three-dimensional shape that is perfectly symmetrical around its center; an area of activity or knowledge

"The Earth is almost a perfect sphere."

"Земля почти идеальная сфера." (Zemlya pochti ideal'naya sfera.)
spice definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/spaɪs/
специя (speciya)

a substance used to add flavor to food

"She added a pinch of spice to the curry for extra flavor."

"Она добавила щепотку специй в карри для усиления вкуса." (Ona dobavila shchepotku spetciy v karri dlya usileniya vkusa.)
Spice box definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˈspaɪs bɒks/
коробка с приправами (korobka s pribravami)

a container used to store various spices and seasonings

"She opened the spice box to find cumin for her curry."

"Она открыла коробку с приправами, чтобы найти тмин для своего карри." (Ona otkryla korobku s pribravami, chtoby nayti tmin dlya svoego karri.)
spill definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb B2
/spɪl/
пролить (prolit)

to cause liquid to flow or fall out of a container by accident

"Be careful not to spill your coffee."

"Будь осторожен, не пролей свой кофе." (Bud' ostorozhen, ne proley svoy kofe.)
spin definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb B2
/spɪn/
крутить (krutit)

To turn around quickly or cause something to rotate

"The dancer began to spin gracefully on the stage."

"Танцовщица начала грациозно вращаться на сцене." (Tantsovshchitsa nachala gratsiozno vrashchatsya na stsene.)