No. 6,788 in Russian
vehicles
The Russian word for "vehicles" is "**транспортные средства**," meaning "means of transport or conveyance."
In a sentence
В городе много новых транспортных средств.
The city has many new vehicles.
The word 'транспортных средств' is used in its literal meaning, referring to a variety of modes of transport.
Эти машины - отличные транспортные средства для долгих поездок.
These cars are excellent vehicles for long trips.
Here, 'транспортные средства' refers specifically to cars, being used contextually in part of the vehicles category.
Обучение может быть транспортным средством для достижения успеха.
Education can be a vehicle for achieving success.
In this case, 'транспортное средство' is used metaphorically, referring to a means or method rather than a physical object.
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