murray

• Имя собственное, относящееся к фамилии, реке в Австралии или известной личности, например, учёному-классику или лексикографу.

A proper noun referring to a surname, a river in Australia, or a notable person, such as a classical scholar or lexicographer.

uncountable · proper noun

1. C1formal

   A British classical scholar born in Australia who supported the League of Nations and the United Nations (1866-1957).

   Классический учёный

   • Gilbert Murray was a prominent classical scholar and advocate for international peace.
   • Murray's work on Greek drama is still highly regarded.
   • He was a key figure in the League of Nations Union.

2. C1formal

   A Scottish philologist and lexicographer who was the primary editor of the Oxford English Dictionary (1837-1915).

   Лексикограф

   • Sir James Murray dedicated his life to compiling the Oxford English Dictionary.
   • Murray's meticulous work shaped the OED into the authoritative resource it is today.
   • The first edition of the OED was largely completed under Murray's direction.

3. River in AustraliaB2formalaustralian

   A major river in southeastern Australia that flows westward and then south into the Indian Ocean near Adelaide.

   Муррей

   • The Murray River is the longest river in Australia.
   • We took a boat trip along the Murray River.
   • The Murray-Darling basin is a vital agricultural region.