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1. South Africa – Южная Африка I am going to tell you about South Africa, one of the English speaking countries. Southerly Africa, officially Republic of South Africa, is situated at the southern tip of the continent of Africa. South Africa borders on Namibia to the north-west, Botswana and Zimbabwe to the north, and Mozambique and Swaziland to the north-east and […]...
2. Перевод слова south South – юг, южный Перевод слова In the south – на юге towards the south – к югу to ship goods to South Africa – перевозить товары в Южную Африку Turn South onto Elm Street. Поверните на юг, на улицу Вязов. Most of the birds had already flown South. Большинство птиц уже улетело на юг. […]...
3. Перевод слова Africa Africa – Африка Перевод слова Sons of Africa – африканцы in the darkest Africa – в самых глухих уголках Африки impoverishment of Africa – рост бедности в африканских странах The film is set in Africa. Действие фильма происходит в Африке. Development Fund for Africa. Фонд развития Африки....
4. Magician Nick Britt jumps through hoops to secure permit for pet rabbit Siena Britt, 3, of Sippy Downs, is the proud owner of “Mr Fluffy Bum”, a domestic rabbit that her magician father Nick Britt had to jump through hoops to keep. Queensland is the only state in Australia that strictly prohibits keeping domestic rabbits as pets. Offenders face fines of $45,500. Mr Britt is one of […]...
5. Перевод слова South Pole South Pole – Южный полюс Перевод слова South magnetic pole – южный магнитный полюс south celestial pole – южный полюс небесной сферы south geographic pole – южный географический полюс The North Pole and the South Pole are antipodes. Северный полюс и Южный полюс – антиподы. Amundsen’s expedition was the first to reach the South Pole. […]...
6. A famous surgeon went on a safari in Africa A famous surgeon went on a safari in Africa. When he came back, his colleagues asked him how it had been. “Oh, it was very disappointing,” he said. “I didn’t kill a thing. I’d have been better off staying here in the hospital.”...
7. Two missionaries in Africa get apprehended by a tribe Two missionaries in Africa get apprehended by a tribe of very hostile cannibals who put them in a large pot of water, build a huge fire under it, and leave them there. A few minutes later, one of the missionaries starts to laugh uncontrollably. The other missionary can’t believe it! He says, “What’s wrong with […]...
8. Значение идиомы ring a bell [ring a bell] {v. phr.} To make you remember something; soundfamiliar. Not even the cat’s meowing seemed to ring a bell withJudy. She still forgot to feed him. When Ann told Jim the name ofthe new teacher it rang a bell, and Jim said, “I went to school with aJames Carson.”...
9. Enjoying Nature Charles: This is what I call The great outdoors. Look at that Stunning view! Rachel: This is truly Jaw-dropping. We’re in the middle of one of the most Pristine areas of the world where Wildlife lives in its Natural habitat. Charles: It’s almost like living in the middle of the Wilderness, isn’t it? I bet […]...
10. Africa ‘witnessing birth of a new ocean’ A 60km crack opened in Ethiopia in 2005 and has been expanding ever since Africa is witnessing the birth of a new ocean, according to scientists at the Royal Society. Geologists working in the remote Afar region of Ethiopia say the ocean will eventually split the African continent in two, though it will take about […]...
11. Star of the South The Star of the South, also known as Estrela do Sul, is a diamond found in Brazil in July 1853. The diamond is cut into a cushion shape and weighs 128.48 carats (25.696 g). The Star of the South is graded as a type IIa diamond, with a colour grading of fancy light pinkish-brown and […]...
12. The scene is a dark jungle in Africa The scene is a dark jungle in Africa. Two tigers are stalking through the brush when the one to the rear reaches out with his tongue and licks the ass of the tiger in front. The startled tiger turns around and says, “Hey! Cut it out, alright!” The rear tiger says, “sorry,” and they continue. […]...
13. The owner of a small crossroads store in South Carolina The owner of a small crossroads store in South Carolina was appointed postmaster. Over six months went by and not one piece of mail left towm. Deeply concerned, postal authorities in Washington wrote the postmaster to inquire why. They received this short and simple explantion: “The bag ain’t full yet.”...
14. A long-haired youth was hitchhiking through the deep South A long-haired youth was hitchhiking through the deep South. He got a ride from a mean-looking redneck trucker. After riding about 30 miles in silence, the youth finally said, “Well, aren’t you going to ask me?” “Ask you what?” replied the trucker. “If I’m a boy or a girl,” answered the youth. “Don’t matter,” replied […]...
15. There was an airplane full of a shipment of Pepsi flying over Africa There was an airplane full of a shipment of Pepsi flying over Africa. It suddenly had a malfunction and went down. A few weeks later, PepsiCo sent a rescue plane out to look for the lost plane. They found the wreckage but were unable to locate the crew. They searched the area and found a […]...
16. Перевод слова finger Finger – палец (на руке); трогать, прикасаться Перевод слова Index finger – указательный палец middle finger – средний палец the ring finger – безымянный палец little finger – мизинец to finger through the cards – перебирать карты We ate with our Fingers. Мы ели руками. I shut my Finger in the door. Я прищемил дверью […]...
17. Touring South America A tourist is traveling with a guide through one of the thickest jungles in South America, when he comes across an ancient Mayan temple. The tourist is entranced by the temple, and asks the guide for details. To this, the guide states that archaeologists are carrying out excavations, and still finding great treasures. The tourist […]...
18. Mike Mooney, a Yankee was driving through the south Mike Mooney, a Yankee was driving through the south when he decided he wanted to buy a pig. He stopped at a pig farm and told the farmer he wanted to buy a 100 pound pig. The farmer nodded, walked out into the sty, bent over and picked up a pig by its tail with […]...
19. A theological debate Several centuries ago, the Pope decreed that all the Jews had to convert or leave Italy. There was a huge outcry from the Jewish community, so the Pope offered a deal. He would have a religious debate with the leader of the Jewish community. If the Jews won, they could stay in Italy, if the […]...
20. Перевод слова pistol Pistol – пистолет, револьвер Перевод слова The butt of the pistol – рукоятка пистолета double-barrelled pistol – двуствольный пистолет to point a pistol at – целиться из пистолета в Don’t aim that Pistol at me! Не направляйте пистолет на меня! He waved a Pistol menacingly. Он угрожающе размахивал пистолетом. He had a Pistol with a […]...
21. Пословица / поговорка if two ride on a horse, one must ride behind – перевод и значение, пример использования Пословица / поговорка: if two ride on a horse, one must ride behind Перевод: когда двое едут на одной лошади, то одному всегда приходится сидеть позади Пример: “How come every time we get together, we always do what you want to do, and never do what I want to do?” “Well, dear, if two ride […]...
22. Перевод идиомы hitch a ride / thumb a ride, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: hitch a ride / thumb a ride Перевод: попросить бесплатно подвезти, довезти (обычно употребляется по отношению к автостопу) Пример: I’ve got no car, can I hitch a rice home with you? У меня нет машины, можешь довезти меня домой?...
23. The South Takes a Cue from Oakland Everyone is familiar with the plan to teach Ebonics in such leftist enclaves as California and Massachusetts. “Ebonics,” a neologism created by combining “Ebony” and “phonics,” is supposed to be the language of the untermenschen, the urban underclass. Here in the South, we have a similar movement, called “Bubbonics!” Created from mixing “Bubba” and “phonics,” […]...
24. This is not meant to be crude This is not meant to be crude. It is strictly for your edification and enjoyment. Before the Battle of Agincourt in 1415, the French, anticipating victory over the English, proposed to cut off the middle finger of all captured English soldiers. Without the middle finger, it would be impossible to draw the renowned English longbow […]...
25. Значение идиомы finger [finger] See: BURN ONE’S FINGERS, CROSS ONE’S FINGERS or KEEP ONE’SFINGERS CROSSED, LAY A FINGER ON, LIFT A FINGER, PUT ONE’S FINGER ONalso LAY ONE’S FINGER ON, SLIP THROUGH ONE’S FINGERS, SNAP ONE’SFINGERS AT, STICKY FINGERS, TWIST AROUND ONE’S LITTLE FINGER, WORKONE’S FINGERS TO THE BONE....
26. A wish for Christmas It is around christmas time and santa is sitting in the middle of the mall in his big holiday setup. He has a line of kids lined up to sit on his lap and tell him what they want for christmas. As the line dwindles down; a little 5 year old boy comes up and […]...
27. Значение идиомы twist one around one’s little finger [twist one around one’s little finger] also [turn one around one’slittle finger] or [wrap one around one’s finger] {v. phr.} To havecomplete control over; to be able to make do anything youwant. Sue can twist any of the boys around her little finger. Compare: JUMP THROUGH A HOOP....
28. A Packer fan was enjoying himself at the game A Packer fan was enjoying himself at the game in a packed Lambeau Field, until he noticed an empty seat down in front. He went down and asked the guy next to it if he knew whose seat it was. The guy said, “Yes, that’s my wife’s seat. We have never missed a game since […]...
29. While enjoying a drink with a mate one night While enjoying a drink with a mate one night, this bloke decides to try his luck with an attractive young girl sitting alone by the bar. To his surprise, she asks him to join her for a drink and eventually asks him if he’d like to come back to her place. The pair jump into […]...
30. One day, a diver was enjoying the aquatic world One day, a diver was enjoying the aquatic world 20 feet below sea level. He noticed a guy at the same depth he was, but he had on no scuba gear whatsoever. The diver went below another 20 feet, but the guy joined him a few minutes later. The diver went below 25 feet, but […]...
31. Перевод слова bell Bell – колокол, колокольчик Перевод слова Tom bell – большой колокол death bell – похоронный звон dinner bell – звонок к обеду The Bell called to dinner. Позвонили к обеду. The great Bell fetches us in. Звон колокола приглашает нас войти. The big Bell bonged. Огромный колокол издал протяжный низкий звук. Примеры из жизни Jingle […]...
32. Save the dead rabbit A man was driving along the highway, and saw a rabbit hopping across the middle of the road. He swerved to avoid hitting the rabbit, but unfortunately the rabbit jumped in front of the car and was hit. The driver, being a sensitive man as well as an animal lover, pulled over to the side […]...
33. Hair spray A man was driving along the highway, and saw a rabbit hopping across the middle of the road. He swerved to avoid hitting the rabbit, but unfortunately the rabbit jumped in front of the car and was hit. The driver, being a sensitive man as well as an animal lover, pulled over to the side […]...
34. Перевод слова hill Hill – возвышение, холм Перевод слова Hill country – холмистая местность a chain of hills – цепь холмов the slope of a hill – склон холма The house stood on a Hill. Дом стоял на холме. The child rolled down the Hill. Ребенок скатился с горы. The Hill commands a good view. С холма открывается […]...
35. Sending a 3,106 carat diamond by Parcel Post! The Cullinan Diamond is the largest rough diamond ever found – at 3,106.75 carats. It was found in South Africa in 1905 and had to be transported from South Africa to England to be presented to King Edward VII. Transporting such a valuable diamond was a huge security risk. So how did they do it? […]...
36. Значение идиомы lay a finger on [lay a finger on] {v. phr.} To touch or bother, even a little. – Used in negative, interrogative, and conditional sentences. Don’tyou dare lay a finger on the vase! Suppose Billy fakes his brotherwith him; wilt the mean, tough boy down the street dare lay a fingeron him? If you so much as lay a […]...
37. Значение идиомы finger in the pie [finger in the pie] {n. phr.}, {informal} Something to do with whathappens; part interest or responsibility. When the girls got up aChristmas party, I felt sure Alice had a finger in the pie. TheJones Company was chosen to build the new hospital and we knew Mr. Smith had a finger in the pie. Jack is […]...
38. Значение идиомы start up [start up] {v.} 1. To begin operating, The driver started up themotor of the car. The engine started up with a roar. 2. To beginto play. The conductor waved his baton, and the bandstarted up. The orchestra started up a waltz. Compare: STRIKE UP.3. To rise or stand suddenly. When he heard the bell, he […]...
39. Значение идиомы put one’s finger on [put one’s finger on] also [lay one’s finger on] {v. phr.} To findexactly. The engineers couldn’t put their fingers on the reason forthe rocket’s failure to orbit. We called in an electrician hopinghe could put a finger on the cause of the short circuit....
40. Two men and one woman Long, but pretty good: On a group of beautiful deserted islands in the middle of nowhere, the following people are suddenly stranded by, as you might expect, a shipwreck: 2 Italian men and 1 Italian woman 2 French men and 1 French woman 2 German men and 1 German woman 2 Greek men and 1 […]...