Vocabularies

English Vocabulary Dictionary | Word Meanings, Definitions & Examples

noun C1
/streɪt/
пролив (proliv)

A narrow passage of water connecting two seas or two large areas of water.

"The Strait of Gibraltar connects the Atlantic Ocean and the Mediterranean Sea."

"Пролив Гибралтар соединяет Атлантический океан и Средиземное море." (Proliv Gibraltar soedinyayet Atlanticheskiy okean i Sredizemnoe more.)
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noun, verb C1
/strænd/
нить / застрявший (nit' / zastrjavshij)

Noun: A single thin length of thread, wire, or similar. Verb: To leave someone or something without a way of moving or leaving.

"The storm stranded many tourists on the island."

"Шторм оставил многих туристов на острове." (Shtorm ostavil mnogikh turistov na ostrove.)
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noun C1
/strəˈtiː.dʒɪk ˈɪn.saɪts/
стратегические инсайты (strategicheskie insayty)

Deep understanding and wisdom gained through careful analysis for planning purposes.

"Strategic insights guide policymaking."

"Стратегические инсайты направляют политику." (Strategicheskie insayty napravlyayut politiku.)
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adjective C1
/ˈstrætɪfaɪd/

arranged or classified in layers or strata

"Society in the past was highly stratified based on class and wealth."

verb C1
/ˈstrætɪfaɪ/
стратифицировать (stratificirovat)

to arrange or divide into layers, classes, or categories

"The researchers plan to stratify the data based on age groups."

"Исследователи планируют стратифицировать данные по возрастным группам." (Issledovateli planiruyut stratificirovat dannye po vozrastnym gruppam.)
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noun C1
ˈstræt.ə.sfɪər
стратосфера (stratosfera)

The layer of the earth's atmosphere above the troposphere, extending to about 50 km above the earth's surface.

"The stratosphere provides a unique environment."

"Стратосфера обеспечивает уникальную среду." (Stratosfera obespechivayet unikalnuyu sredu.)
noun C1
/ˈstrɑːtəm/
слой (sloj)

a layer or level of material, or a social class in society

"The upper stratum of society enjoyed privileges not available to others."

"Верхний слой общества пользовался привилегиями, недоступными для других." (Verkhniy sloy obshchestva pol'zovalsya privilegiyami, nedostupnymi dlya drugikh.)
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verb C1
/ˈstriːm.laɪn/
оптимизировать (optimizirovat)

To make something more efficient by simplifying or eliminating unnecessary steps.

"The company is streamlining its processes."

"Компания упрощает свои процессы." (Kompanija uproshchaet svoi protsessy.)
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verb C1
/ˈstriːmlaɪnɪŋ/
оптимизация (optimizatsiya)

The process of making an organization or system more efficient by simplifying or eliminating unnecessary steps

"Streamlining processes can significantly reduce operational costs."

"Оптимизация процессов может значительно снизить операционные расходы." (Optimizatsiya protsessov mozhet znachitel'no snizit' operatsionnye raskhody.)
adjective C1
/ˈstrɛnjuəs/
трудный (trudnyy)

Requiring or using great effort and energy.

"Climbing the mountain was a strenuous task."

"Подъем на гору был трудной задачей." (Podyom na goru byl trudnoy zadachey.)
verb C1
/struː/
разбрасывать (razbrasyvat)

to scatter or spread things untidily over a surface or area

"Clothes were strewn across the floor."

"Одежда была раскидана по полу." (Odezhda byla raskidana po polu.)
adjective C1
/ˈstraɪ.dənt/
резкий, громкий (rezkiy, gromkiy)

loud and harsh; presenting a point of view in a forceful way

"His strident voice made the debate uncomfortable."

"Его резкий голос сделал дебаты неудобными." (Ego rezkiy golos sdelal debaty neudobnymi.)
noun C1
/straɪf/
конфликт, раздоры (konflikt, razdory)

angry or violent conflict; struggle or discord

"The region has been torn apart by political strife."

"Регион был разорван политическими конфликтами." (Region byl razorvan politicheskimi konfliktami.)
adjective C1
/ˈstrɪndʒənt/
строгий (strogy)

strict, precise, and exacting

"The government imposed stringent measures during the crisis."

"Правительство ввело строгие меры в период кризиса." (Pravitel'stvo vvelo strogie mery v period krizisa.)
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strut (strat)

verb C1
/strʌt/
идти с гордостью (idti s gordostyu)

to walk with a stiff, proud, and confident gait, often to show off

"He strutted across the stage after winning the award."

"Он гордо прошел по сцене после того, как выиграл награду." (On gordo proshel po stsene posle togo, kak viigral nagradu.)
adjective C1
/ˈstʌm.pi/
короткий и толстый (korotkiy i tolstyy)

short and thick; having a short, thick appearance

"The stumpy little dog wagged its tail enthusiastically."

"Короткая толстая собачка радостно виляла хвостом." (Korotkaya tolstaya sobachka radostno vilyala khvostom.)
adjective C1
/stjuːˈpɛndəs/
поразительный (porazitel'nyy)

extremely impressive; amazing in size, degree, or excellence

"The magician’s performance was simply stupendous."

"Выступление фокусника было просто поразительным." (Vystuplenie fokussnika bylo prosto porazitel'nym.)
noun C1
/ˈstjuːpər/
ступор (stupor)

a state of near-unconsciousness or insensibility

"He remained in a stupor after hearing the shocking news."

"Он остался в ступоре после того, как услышал шокирующие новости." (On ostalsya v stupore posle togo, kak uslyshal shokiruyushchie novosti.)
noun C1
/ˈstaɪləs/
стилус (stilus)

a small tool used for writing, drawing, or touching screens

"She used a stylus to draw on her tablet."

"Она использовала стилус, чтобы рисовать на своем планшете." (Ona ispol'zovala stilus, chtoby risovat' na svoyem planshete.)
verb C1
/ˈstaɪmi/
помешать (pomeshat)

to prevent or hinder the progress of something

"The new regulations could stymie small businesses."

"Новые правила могут помешать малым бизнесам." (Novye pravila mogut pomeshat' malym biznesam.)
adjective C1
/swɑːv/
обаятельный и изысканный (obayatiel'nyi i izyskannyi)

charming, confident, and elegant, often in a smooth or polished way

"He was a suave gentleman who impressed everyone at the party."

"Он был изысканным джентльменом, который впечатлил всех на вечеринке." (On byl izyskannym djentl'menom, kotoryi vpechatlil vsekh na vecherinke.)
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adjective, noun C1
/ˌsʌbˈkɒn.ʃəs/
подсознание (podsoznanie)

Relating to the part of the mind that influences thoughts and actions without full awareness.

"Her fear of dogs was rooted in her subconscious."

"Ее страх перед собаками был укоренен в ее подсознании." (Eyo strakh pered sobakami byl ukorenen v eyo podsoznanii.)
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subdue

verb C1
/səbˈdjuː/

To bring under control, especially by force; to overcome or quiet.

"The army was able to subdue the rebellion quickly."

noun C1
/səbˈdʒɛkʃən/
порабощение (poraboschhenie)

the act of bringing someone or something under control or domination

"The people suffered under the subjection of a cruel ruler."

"Люди страдали под владычеством жестокого правителя." (Lyudi stradali pod vladychestvom zhestokogo pravitelya.)
adjective C1
/səbˈdʒɛktɪv/
субъективный (sub'yektivnyy)

based on personal feelings, tastes, or opinions rather than facts

"Beauty is often considered a subjective concept."

"Красоту часто считают субъективным понятием." (Krasotu chasto schitayut sub'yektivnym ponyatiem.)
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adjective C1
/səˈblaɪm/
великолепный (velikolepnyy)

of such excellence or beauty as to inspire great admiration or awe

"The view from the mountain top was simply sublime."

"Вид с вершины горы был просто великолепен." (Vid s vershiny gory byl prosto velikolepen.)
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adjective C1
/sʌbˈlɪmɪnəl/
сублиминальный (subliminal'nyy)

below the threshold of conscious perception but still influencing behavior or feelings

"The advertisement contained subliminal messages to influence consumers."

"Реклама содержала подсознательные сообщения, чтобы повлиять на потребителей." (Reklama soderzhala podsoznatel'nye soobshcheniya, chtoby povliyat' na potrebitelyey.)
verb C1
/səbˈmɜːrdʒ/
погружать (pogruzhat)

to put under water or cover with liquid

"The floodwaters threatened to submerge the village."

"Наводнение угрожало затопить деревню." (Navodneniye ugrozhalo zatopit derevnyu.)
noun C1
/səbˈmɜːrdʒəns/
погружение (pogruzhenie)

the act or process of being submerged or going underwater

"The submergence of coastal areas is a major concern due to rising sea levels."

"Погружение прибрежных районов вызывает серьезную озабоченность из-за повышения уровня моря." (Pogruzhenie pribrizhnix rayonom vyzivaet seryoznuu ozabochennost iz-za povysheniya urovnya morya.)
adjective C1
/səbˈmɪsɪv/
покорный (pokornyj)

ready to conform to the authority or will of others; meekly obedient or passive

"She was too submissive to challenge her boss's unfair decision."

"Она была слишком покорной, чтобы оспорить несправедливое решение своего начальника." (Ona byla slishkom pokornoy, chtoby osporit' nespravedlivoe reshenie svoego nachal'nika.)
noun C1
/səbˈmɪtəl/
представление (predstavlenie)

the act of submitting something, especially a document for consideration or approval

"The contractor sent the submittal to the client for approval."

"Контрактор отправил представление клиенту на утверждение." (Kontraktor otpravil predstavlenie klientu na utverzhdenie.)
noun, adjective, verb C1
/səˈbɔːrdənət/ (noun/adjective), /səˈbɔːrdəˌneɪt/ (verb)
подчиненный (podchinyonny)

lower in rank or position; to treat as less important

"He manages ten subordinates in his department."

"Он управляет десятью подчиненными в своем отделе." (On upravlyaet desyat'yu podchinyonnymi v svoem otdele.)
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noun, verb C1
/səˈpiːnə/
повестка в суд (povestka v sud)

a legal document ordering someone to attend court; to summon someone with such a document

"The witness received a subpoena to appear in court next week."

"Свидетель получил повестку для явки в суд на следующей неделе." (Svidetel poluchil povestku dlya yavki v sud na sleduyushchey nedele.)
adjective C1
/səbˈsɜːviənt/
покорный (subservient)

prepared to obey others unquestioningly; less important than something else

"She was too subservient to challenge his decision."

"Она была слишком покорной, чтобы оспорить его решение." (Ona byla slishkom pokornoy chtoby osporit ego reshenie)
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verb C1
/səbˈsaɪd/
спадать (spadat)

to become less intense, violent, or severe; to sink or fall to a lower level

"After the storm, the floodwaters began to subside."

"После шторма уровень воды начал спадать." (posle shtorma urovne vody nachal spadat.)
noun, adjective C1
/səbˈsɪdiˌɛri/
дочерняя компания (dotchernya kompaniya)

a company controlled by a larger company; serving to assist or supplement something

"The multinational owns a subsidiary in Bangladesh."

"Многонациональная компания имеет дочернюю компанию в Бангладеш." (Mnogonatsional'naya kompaniya imeyet datchernuyu kompaniyu v Bangladeche.)
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noun C1
/ˌsʌbsɪdaɪˈzeɪʃən/
субсидия (subsidiya)

The action of supporting an organization or activity financially.

"The government's subsidization of agriculture helped farmers."

"Субсидирование сельского хозяйства правительством помогло фермерам." (Subsidirovaniye selskokhozyaystva pravitel'stvom pomoglo fermeram.)
verb C1
/səbˈsɪst/
существовать (sushchestvovat)

To maintain or support oneself, especially at a minimal level.

"Many villagers still subsist on fishing and farming."

"Многие жители деревни до сих пор существуют за счет рыболовства и сельского хозяйства." (Mnogie zhiteli derevni do six por sushchestvuyut za schet rybolovstva i selskokhozyaystva.)
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noun C1
/səbˈsɪstəns/
субсистенция (subsistentsiya)

The action or fact of maintaining or supporting oneself, especially at a minimal level.

"The family relied on subsistence farming to survive."

"Семья зависела от земледелия для выживания." (Sem'ya zavisela ot zemledeliya dlya vyzhivaniya.)
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verb C1
/səbˈstænʃieɪt/
доказывать (dokazyvat)

To provide evidence to support or prove the truth of something.

"The lawyer worked to substantiate the claims with solid evidence."

"Юрист работал, чтобы подтвердить эти претензии с помощью твердых доказательств." (Yurist rabotal, chtoby podtverdit' eti pretenzii s pomoshch'yu tverdykh dokazatel'stv.)
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adjective C1
/ˈsʌbstəntɪv/
существенный (sushchestvenny)

Having a firm basis in reality; important, meaningful, or considerable.

"The company made substantive changes to its policy."

"Компания внесла существенные изменения в свою политику." (Kompaniya vnesla sushchestvennye izmeneniya v svoiu politiku.)
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noun C1
/ˌsʌb.stɪˈtjuː.ʃən/
замена (zamena)

the action of replacing someone or something with another

"The substitution of the old system with the new one was difficult."

"Замена старой системы на новую была трудной." (Zamena staroy sistemy na novuyu byla trudnoy.)
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adjective C1
/ˌsʌbtəˈreɪniən/
подземный (podzemny)

Existing, occurring, or done under the earth’s surface; hidden or secret.

"The miners discovered a subterranean tunnel."

"Шахтеры обнаружили подземный туннель." (Shakhtery obnaruzhili podzemnyy tunnel.)
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noun C1
ˈsʌb.tɛkst
субтекст (subtekst)

Hidden meaning or message behind spoken or written words

"The subtext of his speech suggested disagreement."

"Субтекст его речи подразумевал несогласие." (Subtekst ego rechi podrazumeval nesoglasie.)
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noun C1
/ˈsʌtlti/
тонкость (tonkost)

the quality of being delicate, precise, or difficult to detect

"The beauty of the painting lies in its subtlety of colors."

"Красота картины заключается в её тонкости цветов." (Krasota kartiny zaklyuchayetsya v yeye tonkosti tsvetov.)
noun C1
/səbˈvɜːrʒən/
подрыв (podryv)

the act of trying to destroy or undermine an established system or authority

"The government accused the rebels of planning subversion."

"Правительство обвинило повстанцев в планировании подрыва." (Pravitel'stvo obvinilo povstantsyev v planirovanii podryva.)
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adjective C1
/səbˈvɜːrsɪv/
подрывной (podryvnoi)

seeking or intended to undermine or overthrow an established system or authority

"The group was banned for its subversive activities."

"Группа была запрещена за свои подрывные действия." (Gruppa byla zapreshchena za svoi podryvnye deystviya.)
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subvert

verb C1
/səbˈvɜːrt/

to undermine or overthrow an established system, authority, or institution

"The rebels tried to subvert the government."

adjective C1
/səkˈsɪŋkt/
сжато (szhato)

Expressed in a clear and brief manner.

"Her presentation was succinct and easy to follow."

"Ее презентация была сжата и легка для понимания." (Eyo prezentatsiya byla szhata i legka dlya ponimaniya.)
adjective/noun C1
/ˈsʌkjələnt/
сочный (sochnyy)

Juicy or full of juice; also refers to a plant with thick, fleshy leaves adapted to storing water.

"The steak was so succulent that everyone enjoyed it."

"Стейк был настолько сочным, что всем он понравился." (Steyk byl nastol'ko sochnym, chto vsem on ponravilsya.)