Synopses & Reviews
Now available for the first time in flexible covers and intended primarily for English-speaking users,
The Oxford English-Russian Dictionary features 92,000 English words, phrases, and vocabulary items, and 148,000 translations.
The editor, P.S. Falla, has based the English vocabulary primarily on the latest editions of the Concise Oxford Dictionary and the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary of Current English. He has prepared the Russian equivalents and translations with the aid of native speakers and up-to-date Russian lexicographical sources such as the New English-Russian Dictionary and its Supplement. The dictionary focuses on the correct translation of colloquial and idiomatic language, as well as providing glosses on English words to ensure selection of the right Russian equivalents. It also includes familiar or important Americanisms and a listing of personal and geographical names.
Review
"An excellent general dictionary and, together with its companion volume, makes an unprecedented advance in resources for the student of Russian."--Times Literary Supplement
"All students and teachers of Russian will welcome The Oxford English-Russian Dictionary."--Modern Languages
Synopsis
Intended primarily for English-speaking users, The Oxford English-Russian Dictionary features 92,000 English words, phrases, and vocabulary items, and 148,000 translations. Prepared with the aid of native Russian speakers, the dictionary focuses on the correct translation of colloquial and idiomatic language, as well as providing glosses on English words to ensure selection of the right Russian equivalents. It also includes familiar or important Americanisms and a listing of personal and geographical names. This outstanding reference will be an invaluable reference source for any student of the Russian language.
About the Author
About the Editor: P.S. Falla is a well-known linguist and translator of Russian and other languages.