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| Intensive | 15 words | ≈ 5,500 words | strong motivation |
read with Russian translation
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Она читает художественную литературу перед сном.
She reads non-fiction before bed.
Мы внимательно читаем инструкции из набора перед тем как начать сборку.
We read the instructions from the model kit carefully before starting.
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read belongs to the topic "Top 300". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.
read synonyms
What's the difference between read / go over / look over / study / skim / scan
the basic act of reading text, silently or aloud
I like to read novels in the evening.
Мне нравится читать романы вечером.
to review or check something (often to ensure correctness or understanding)
Let's go over the report before we send it.
Давайте ещё раз посмотрим отчёт перед отправкой.
Can you look over my notes before the meeting?
Можешь быстро глянуть мои заметки перед встречей?
to read and learn something in depth, often as part of learning
She studies chemistry at university.
Она изучает химию в университете.
to read quickly to get the main points or gist
I skimmed the article before the meeting.
Я бегло просмотрел статью перед встречей.
Scan the document for any dates mentioned.
Просканируй документ в поисках дат.
to read carefully or, in less formal use, to browse; often more formal and implies thorough reading
Please peruse the terms before you sign.
Пожалуйста, внимательно прочтите условия перед подписанием.
I like to browse cookbooks for new ideas.
Мне нравится просматривать кулинарные книги в поисках идей.
to read or study something carefully and for a long time
She pored over the manuscript until she understood it.
Она долго вчитывалась в рукопись, пока не поняла её.
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В чем разница в английском между carry, wear, tote и lug
Carry — нести или иметь при себе, wear — носить на теле, tote — таскать с собой, lug — тащить тяжёлое с усилием.
В чем разница в английском между whole, entire, complete и intact
Разница между whole, entire, complete и intact: целое, весь объем, завершенность и сохранность без повреждений.
В чем разница в английском между choose, pick, select и opt for
Разница между choose, pick, select и opt for: обычный выбор, разговорный выбор, выбор из списка и осознанное предпочтение.
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How to pronounce read and what this word means
read translation: читать. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce read
/ˈriːd/
read translation
читать
read examples
She reads non-fiction before bed.
read transcription
/ˈriːd/, /ˈriːd/
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read pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
read is pronounced as /ˈriːd/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
read definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
She reads non-fiction before bed. Translation: Она читает художественную литературу перед сном.
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