The Oxford English-Russian Dictionary

Download or read book The Oxford English-Russian Dictionary written by Paul Stephen Falla and published by Oxford University Press, USA. This book was released on 1992 with total page 1052 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.