Machine derived contents note: Guide to the use of the Dictionary - List of abbreviations - Russian/English A-Z - English/Russian A-Z - Verb and noun tablesĪccess-restricted-item true Addeddate 13:20:30 Associated-names Wheeler, Marcus Unbegaun, Boris Ottokar, 1898-1973 Falla, P. Features include: Over 185,000 words and phrases, and 290,000 translations to provide comprehensive coverage of contemporary Russian and English All the latest vocabulary from "hyperinflation" to "multimedia" and from "cash machine" to "electronic security system" and "road rage" Special emphasis on current idioms and colloquial usage with thousands of examples to illustrate their use The latest business, computing, and specialist vocabulary along with common abbreviations and acronyms Attractive layout to facilitate ease of use, improved typography, and Russian alphabet at the foot of each page It also includes all common abbreviations and acronyms, such as DTP, ROM, AIDS, and others helpful advice on difficult points of grammar and pronunciation in the International Phonetic Alphabet for every English headword, an indispensable aid for Russian speakers. The dictionary provides exceptional coverage of regional Russian, British, and American dialects as well as of modern idioms and colloquial usage, with numerous illustrative examples. Offering a comprehensive look at both languages, it includes over 185,000 words and phrases and 290,000 translations. This completely revised edition of The Oxford Russian Dictionary is the first to incorporate those changes. Anyone wishing to keep up with contemporary Russian will search existing dictionaries in vain for such words as "cash machine," "road rage," "mobile phone," and many other terms reflecting the rapidly changing reality in the former Soviet Union. With the fall of the Iron Curtain, the Russian language has exploded, responding to new idioms, terminology, and usage pouring in from the West. Special emphasis is placed on current idioms and colloquial usage with thousands of examples to illustrate their use. There is an extensive guide to English grammar, written in Russian, and the Russian native speaker who wishes to use or understand American English is well catered for.This comprehensive and up-to-date dictionary is the first to reflect the changes in the Russian language since the fall of the Iron Curtain. The dictionary is also more accessible for Russian speakers, with the addition of contextualizations on the Russian-English side to help users select the most appropriate translation. These new words mean that the Oxford Russian Dictionary continues to be the leader in its field as the most comprehensive, up-to-date Russian dictionary available. The text has also been updated with hundreds of new words - in both the English and Russian sides of the dictionary - especially important given changes in language and culture over the last few years. This edition also contains many enhancements, including new supplementary material with a correspondence section, grammar help, and extra sections on the pronunciation of Russian and English. The fourth edition of the Oxford Russian Dictionary is an invaluable text for any serious student of Russian, or any Russian native speaker learning English. Oxford Research Encyclopedias: Global Public Health.
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