Synopses & Reviews
With the fall of the Iron Curtain, the Russian language has exploded, responding to new idioms, terminology, and usage pouring in from the West. 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.
This completely revised edition of The Oxford Russian Dictionary is the first to incorporate those changes. Offering a comprehensive look at both languages, it includes over 185,000 words and phrases and 290,000 translations. 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. 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. 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
Unsurpassed in convenience and in comprehensive, reliable coverage, this new edition of The Oxford Russian Dictionary will be the first choice for students, teachers, translators, and anyone who needs to keep abreast of the Russian language as it is spoken today.
Synopsis
This fourth edition of the
Oxford Russian Dictionary is guaranteed to continue to be a leader in its field. This dictionary is an invaluable text for any serious student of Russian, or any Russian native speaker learning English. This fully updated and revised edition includes new supplementary material with a correspondence section, grammar help, and special treatment of commonly used but tricky words. The text has also been updated with thousands of new English and Russian words, especially important given changes in language and culture over the last few years. The dictionary is more accessible than ever for those struggling to master Russian--words are now shown in context to help users select the most appropriate translation. In addition, American English coverage has been greatly expanded. It remains the reference for Russian and English-speakers alike.
· 500,000 words, phrases, and translations
· Includes hundreds of new words, in both Russian and English
· NEW Correspondence section and cultural notes
· NEW special boxes give help on commonly used tricky words. Along with detailed pointers on grammar, this gives the user unparalleled aid when working in Russian and English.
· Detailed coverage of the latest vocabulary, including business, specialist, and computing terminology
· Extensive treatment of Russian declensions and conjugations
Discover more at www.oxforddictionaries.com/access, Oxford's hub for dictionaries and language reference.
About the Author
Marcus Wheeler is Professor of Russian at the Queen's University of Belfast.
Table of Contents
Guide to the use of the Dictionary
List of abbreviations
Russian/English A-Z
English/Russian A-Z
Verb and noun tables.