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Oxford University Press is a department of the University of Oxford. It furthers the University's objective of excellence in research, scholarship, and education by publishing worldwide. The preparation of dictionaries, of all types and for all ages, has been a central part of its activities for more than 100 years.
The Oxford Russian Dictionary offers 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. 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.
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All the latest vocabulary from 'hyperinflation' to 'multimedia' and from 'cash machine' to 'electronic security system'
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Special emphasis has been given to current idioms and colloquial usage with thousands of examples to illustrate their use
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The latest business, computing, and specialist vocabulary is included along with common abbreviations and acronyms
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The dictionary works under the powerful SlovoEd application engine from Paragon Software GmbH with easy-to-use interface, rapid access, precise translations and unique compression technology.
Two industry leaders have combined their efforts to provide a brilliant, ultimate solution for your translation and reference needs.
New Updated SlovoEd Engine with a lot of unique features included helps you to find the easiest and most effective way to study and improve foreign language:
- Find the translation of the word in any grammatical form with help of built-in Morphology Module for English, French, Russian and Spanish languages.
- Virtual Keyboard allows entering words in any language of SlovoEd dictionary even if your phone does not support it. (only for S60_3.x devices)
- NEW!!! Translate not only words but also word combinations. Now the dictionary can translate word combinations word by word (only for S60_3.x devices).
- SlovoEd Online Update easily check for updated software versions and download to your device.
- Online dictionary catalog where you can download new dictionaries directly to your device.
- NEW!!! Copy entries to the clipboard. You can paste a dictionary article into your messages, e-mails, notes, etc (only for S60_3.x devices).
- Flash Card Quiz enables you to add new words to flash cards and test your knowledge as many times as you wish. (only for S60_3.x devices)
- Irregular verbs for all English dictionaries. (only for S60_3.x devices)
- Find the word even if you do not know its exact spelling using wildcards ("*", "?", etc.) (only for S60_3.x devices)
- Read built-in help (tips) and up-to-date documentation on English, French, German, Spanish, Italian and Russian languages.
- Use dictionaries on devices with touch screen
Interface language is available in Dutch, English, French, Greek, German, Italian, Spanish and Russian.
You can also buy English Sound Module for Oxford dictionaries which helps you to speak foreign language properly. Check correct word pronunciation with Sound Module, containing pre-recorded voice of English native speakers.
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