RUSSIAN-ENGLISH DICTIONARY OF IDIOMS

Аннотация

When the Russian-English Dictionary of Idioms first came out in 1995, it quickly drew the attention of translators and other potential users. They immediately recognized a num- ber of features that distinguished it from traditional bilingual dictionaries. The Dictionary was the first of its kind in several respects. It included more idioms and meanings than any bilin- gual dictionary at the time, along with numerous synonyms and variants of idioms. It was the first bilingual dictionary to provide definitions for each entry and meaning, as well as extended usage notes, where needed, in an attempt to create semantic microworlds that would contribute to a better un- derstanding of every idiom presented. By creating a semantic habitat for each idiom, the dictionary offered assistance with- out curtailing the translator’s ingenuity and creativity.