A taxi passenger tapped the driver on the shoulder

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1. Перевод слова passengerPassenger — пассажир Перевод слова Passenger liner — пассажирский лайнер first-class passenger — пассажир первого класса tourist-class passenger — пассажир туристического класса transit passenger — транзитный пассажир Neither the driver nor the Passengers were hurt. Ни водитель, ни пассажиры не были травмированы. Passengers for the next flight should go to the last gate. Пассажиры, улетающие ... Читать далее...
2. Значение идиомы shoulder to shoulder[shoulder to shoulder] {adv. phr.} 1. One beside the other;together. The three boys were shoulder to shoulder all during theworking hours. Compare: SIDE BY SIDE. 2. Each helping the other; inagreement; together. — Often used with «stand». We can win thefight if we all stand shoulder to shoulder. Compare: SEE EYE TO EYE....
3. Перевод слова taxiTaxi — такси Перевод слова Maxi-taxi — многоместное такси pirate taxi — незарегистрированное такси, «частник» She arrived by Taxi. Она приехала на такси. He drives a Taxi. Он работает таксистом. He requested a Taxi for 8 o’clock. Он заказал такси на 8 часов....
4. Перевод слова shoulderShoulder — плечо; брать на себя; толкать Перевод слова To shoulder other people’s sins — взваливать на себя чужие грехи shoulder to shoulder — плечом к плечу to shrug one’s shoulders — пожимать плечами to shoulder smb. into the room — втолкнуть кого-л. в комнату Lean against my Shoulder. Прислонись к моему плечу. She carried ... Читать далее...
5. Значение идиомы cold shoulder[cold shoulder] {n.}, {informal} Unfriendly treatment of a person, a showing of dislike for a person or of looking down on a person. — Used in the cliches «give the cold shoulder» or «turn a cold shoulder to» or «get the cold shoulder». When Bob asked Mary for a date she gave him the cold ... Читать далее...
6. Перевод слова driverDriver — водитель, шофер Перевод слова Co-driver — водитель-напарник drink driver — водитель, управляющий автомобилем в нетрезвом виде learner driver — лицо, обучающееся вождению He’s a rotten Driver. Водитель из него никакой. He is a careful Driver. Он осторожный водитель. He is a pretty awful Driver. Он довольно ужасный водитель. Происхождение слова driver Образовано от ... Читать далее...
7. Значение идиомы shoulder[shoulder] See: CHIP ON ONE’S SHOULDER, COLD SHOULDER, GOOD HEAD ONONE’S SHOULDERS, HEAD AND SHOULDERS, PUT ONE’S SHOULDER TO THE WHEEL, ON ONE’S SHOULDERS, RUB ELBOWS or RUB SHOULDERS, SQUARE ONE’SSHOULDERS, WEIGHT OF THE WORLD ON ONE’S SHOULDERS....
8. Значение идиомы put one’s shoulder to the wheel[put one’s shoulder to the wheel] {v. phr.} To make a great effortyourself or with others; try hard; cooperate. The effort to get anew high school succeeded because everyone put his shoulder to thewheel. The company was failing in business until a new manager puthis shoulder to the wheel....
9. Значение идиомы chip on one’s shoulder[chip on one’s shoulder] {n. phr.}, {informal} A quarrelsome nature; readiness to be angered. He went through life with a chip on his shoulder. Jim often gets into fights because he goes around with a chip on his shoulder....
10. Bill Murray drove a taxi while cabbie played saxThe Toronto Film Festival proclaimed Friday Bill Murray Day, with a tribute to the star and free public screenings of «Ghostbusters» and «Groundhog Day.» And he lived up to his reputation at a packed Q&A with fans by giving a glimpse into the quirky mind of Murray. The star, wearing red pants, a plaid shirt ... Читать далее...
11. Taking the final examTwo college basketball players were taking an important final exam. If they failed, they would be on academic probation and not allowed to play in the big game the following week. The exam was fill-in-the-blank. The last question read, «Old MacDonald had a ________.» Bubba was stumped. He had no idea what to answer. But ... Читать далее...
12. New family driverMartin had just received his brand new drivers license. The family troops out to the driveway, and climbs in the car, where he is going to take them for a ride for the first time. Dad immediately heads for the back seat, directly behind the newly minted driver. «I’ll bet you’re back there to get ... Читать далее...
13. Значение идиомы backseat driver[backseat driver] {n.}, {informal} A bossy person in a car who always tells the driver what to do. The man who drove the car became angry with the back seat driver....
14. Диалог на английском языке с переводом «Между кассиром и пассажиром (Between Ticket Agent And Passenger)»По-английски Перевод на русский I I Ticket Agent: Yes, sir? Кассир: Слушаю вас, сэр? Passenger: I’d a like a two-way ticket to London, please. Пассажир: Я хотел бы билет до Лондона туда и обратно, пожалуйста. Ticket Agent: Which date and time? Кассир: На какую дату и время? Passenger: Tomorrow morning, please. Пассажир: Завтра утром, пожалуйста. ... Читать далее...
15. Hailing and Taking a TaxiMy company sent me on my first business trip, and I was supposed to travel around the city in Taxis. Having never ridden in a taxi before, I had problems From start to finish. First, I had trouble Hailing a Cab. I didn’t realize that when the taxi’s light is off that the Cabbie is ... Читать далее...
16. First Aid CourseWhen a car skidded on wet pavement and struck a telephone pole, several bystanders ran over to help the driver. A women was the first to reach the victim, but a man rushed in and pushed her aside. ‘Step aside, lady,’ he barked. ‘I’ve taken a course in first-aid!’ The women watched for a few ... Читать далее...
17. These two guys are car pooling home from work one dayThese two guys are car pooling home from work one day. Traffic is barely crawling along and they are both a bit bored. So the driver is looking around and suddenly he points at two dogs having sex on someone’s front lawn. «Look», he shouts «What are the those dogs doing? are they fighting?» The ... Читать далее...
18. Значение идиомы shoulder to cry on[shoulder to cry on] or [to lean on] {n. phr.} A sympathetic personwho is willing to listen to one’s complaints and troubles. When Kenleft her, Donna needed a shoulder to lean on, and Bob was right thereto fill the role....
19. Перевод идиомы the cold shoulder, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: the cold shoulder Перевод: холодное отношение, холодный прием, пренебрежение (обычно используется с глаголами Get и Give) Пример: My friend got the cold shoulder when he went to the expensive restaurant. Мой друг встретил холодный прием, когда он пошел в дорогой ресторан. I gave the woman the cold shoulder at the party. Я холодно отнесся ... Читать далее...
20. Перевод идиомы have a chip on one’s shoulder, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: have a chip on one’s shoulder Перевод: искать повод для ссоры или драки; быть агрессивно настроенным, затевать ссоры Пример: Our neighbor has a chip on his shoulder and is always trying to start a fight. Наш сосед всегда ищет причины для спора, и всегда пытается затеять ссору. Ron has a chip on his shoulder. ... Читать далее...
21. A truck driver breaks down andA truck driver breaks down and shortly another trucker stops to give him hand. He notices that the first driver has a big red spot painted on his dash and asks him what it’s for. He replies «Oh that’s a conversation piece for when I pick up female hitchhikers. I get lots of pussy that ... Читать далее...
22. Two guys are driving through Texas whenTwo guys are driving through Texas when they get pulled over by a state trooper. The trooper walks up, taps on the window with his nightstick, the driver rolls down the window, and the trooper smacks him in the head with the stick. The driver says, «Why’d you do that? The trooper says, «You’re in ... Читать далее...
23. A driver, obviously drunk, was heading the wrong wayA driver, obviously drunk, was heading the wrong way down a one-way street when a policeman pulled him over. «Didn’t you see the arrow, buddy?» he asked. «An arrow?» the confused driver said. «I didn’t even see the Indians...
24. Значение идиомы straight from the shoulder[straight from the shoulder] {adv. phr.}, {informal} In an open andhonest way of speaking; without holding back anything because of fearor politeness or respect for someone’s feelings; frankly. Johnasked what he had done wrong. Bob told him straight from theshoulder. The candidate for Congress spoke out against hisopponent’s dishonesty straight from the shoulder. Contrast: PULLONE’S ... Читать далее...
25. Значение идиомы in the driver’s seat[in the driver’s seat] {adv. phr.} In control; having the power tomake decisions. Stan is in the driver’s seat now that he has beenmade our supervisor at the factory....
26. Перевод идиомы be in the driver’s seat, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: be in the driver’s seat Идиома: be in the driver’s seat Перевод: находиться у руля, держать рычаги власти, иметь контроль над ситуацией Пример: Money and talent will put you in the driver’s seat — in control. Деньги и талант поставят тебя у руля — все будет под контролем....
27. Значение идиомы slave driver[slave driver] {n.} A cruel, merciless boss or employer who makesthe people under him work extremely hard for little compensation. Mr. Catwallender is such a slave driver that nobody cares to work forhim anymore....
28. Перевод идиомы designated driver, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: designated driver Перевод: кто-либо в компании, кто воздерживается от алкоголя с тем, чтобы вести автомобиль Пример: He is a designated driver tonight, so you guys can drink. Он сегодня за рулем, так что можете выпить....
29. Getting a Driver’s LicenseJane: Hey, Henry. You look busy. What’s that you’re reading? Henry: Oh, hi, Jane. I’m studying the Driver’s manual so I can finally get my driver’s license. I just hope I can remember all these Traffic laws. Jane: I’m sure you’ll pass the tests With flying colors, especially since you can Miss a few and ... Читать далее...
30. Going OutA couple was going out for the evening. The last thing they did was to put the cat out. The taxi arrived, and as the couple walked out of the house, the cat shoots back in. So the husband goes back inside to chase it out. The wife, not wanting it known that the house ... Читать далее...
31. Перевод сленгового выражения backseat driver, значение и пример использованияСленговое выражение: backseat driver Перевод: кто-либо, кто дает непрошенные советы; кто-либо, кто пытается быть главным и отдавать приказы, без наличия на то права или полномочий Пример: Rob is the worst back seat driver I know — he’s always telling me what to do. Роб жутко любит командовать — он постоянно указывает мне, что делать. I ... Читать далее...
32. Driver pays 1 million RMB for ‘lucky’ 88888 license plate, gets pulled over 8 times in one dayAfter spending just 30,000 RMB ($4,370) on his new vehicle, a driver surnamed Liu decided to splurge on his license plate, spending 1 million RMB ($145,705) on one with 5 lucky number 8s, hoping it would keep him out of trouble on the road. It totally backfired on him. On his first day behind the ... Читать далее...
33. Catch a drunk driverTwo rednecks, Bubba and Earl, were driving down the road drinking a couple of bottles of Bud. The passenger, Bubba, said «Lookey thar up ahead, Earl, it’s a police roadblock!! We’re gonna get busted fer drinkin’ these here beers!!» «Don’t worry, Bubba,» Earl said. «We’ll just pull over and finish drinkin’ these beers then peel ... Читать далее...
34. This snow plow driver from North DakotaThis snow plow driver from North Dakota got married. He and his new Bride prepared for their wedding nite. He watched for a while as she spread three different kinds of creams and then a white foam in preparation for their love making. She finally announced that she was ready. The man then asked if ... Читать далее...
35. A driver pulled up beside a rundown farmhouseA driver pulled up beside a rundown farmhouse. He got out and knocked at the door. A very old woman answered the door, and he asked her for directions to Des Moines. «Don’t know,» the woman said. He got back in his car and pulled away. Then he heard voices. He looked in his rearview ... Читать далее...
36. A policeman pulls over a driver for swerving in and outA policeman pulls over a driver for swerving in and out of lanes on the highway. He tells the guy to blow a breath into a breathalyzer. «I can’t do that, officer.» «Why not?» «Because I’m an asthmatic. I could get an asthma attack if I blow into that tube.» «Okay, we’ll just get a ... Читать далее...
37. The hotel Astor had hired a new bus driverThe hotel Astor had hired a new bus driver and instructed him to meet all incoming trains and announce at the depot in a very loud voice, «Free bus to the hotel Astor!» On the way to the station on his first trip her kept repeating to himself, «Free bus to the hotel Astor, Free ... Читать далее...
38. Arguing about the signA man was driving down a local street one day and approached a stop sign. He barely slowed down and ran right through the stop sign after glancing for traffic. What the driver didn’t know was that a policeman was watching the intersection. The policeman pulled out after him and stopped the car two blocks ... Читать далее...
39. Диалог на английском языке с переводом «Вызов такси, поездка на такси» (Taking a Taxi)Hello. “New York Taxi”. Can I help you? Hello. Yes, I would like a taxi to come to 64 Grand Avenue at 5 p. m., please. OK. And what’s your destination? Where are you going? I am going to John Kennedy International airport. It’s terminal 3, please. What is your phone number? It’s 467 448 ... Читать далее...
40. A policeman was patrolling near midnightA policeman was patrolling near midnight at a local parking spot overlooking a golf course. He drove by a car and saw a couple inside with the dome light on. Inside there was a young man in the driver’s seat reading a computer magazine and a young lady in the back seat calmly knitting. He ... Читать далее...