The Oxford Russian dictionary
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The Oxford Russian dictionary
Oxford University Press, 1997
Rev. ed
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Note
"Amalgamation, harmonization and updating of The Oxford Russian-English Dictionary (1972, second edition 1984) and The Oxford English-Russian Dictionary (1984)" -- Pref
"This further revised edition, 1997" -- T.p. verso
Contents of Works
- Russian-English / edited by Marcus Wheeler and Boris Unbegaun
- English-Russian / edited by Paul Falla
Description and Table of Contents
Description
This Russian dictionary is a revised edition including many updated and improved translations. It allows for accurate and idiomatic coverage of contemporary Russian and English and includes over 180,000 words and phrases, and 290,000 translations. Amongst the features: special emphasis is placed on modern idioms and colloquial usage, with numerous illustrative examples; all common abbreviations and acronyms, such as DTP, ROM, and AIDS are given; and there is coverage of British and American English and regional Russian dialects. There is also pronunciation guidance and guidance on key constructions, complementation, and difficult points of grammar.
Table of Contents
Preface. Guide to the use of the dictionary. Russian-English section. English-Russian section
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