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1. Перевод слова catalogCatalog — каталог Перевод слова Catalog purchaser — покупатель по каталогу software catalog — каталог программного обеспечения system catalog — системный каталог They use the computer to Catalog books. Они используют компьютер для каталогизации книг. A library Catalog is metadata. Библиотечный каталог является примером метаданных. The band played many songs from their Catalog of hits. ... Читать далее...
2. Перевод слова studyStudy — изучение, исследование, изучать Перевод слова The study of mathematics — изучение математики after the study of the matter — после изучения этого вопроса to study history — изучать историю Anna is Studying French literature. Анна изучает французскую литературу. He is a fast Study. Он быстро заучивает роль. They try to specialize their Study. ... Читать далее...
3. An old Jewish man is talking long-distance to CaliforniaAn old Jewish man is talking long-distance to California when all of a sudden he gets cut off. He hollers, «Operator, giff me beck the party!» She says, «I’m sorry sir, you’ll have to make the call all over again.» He says, «What do you want from my life? Giff me beck da party.» She ... Читать далее...
4. Перевод слова titleTitle — название, заглавие; титул, звание Перевод слова The title of a book — название книги to publish five titles — опубликовать пять книг persons of title — титулованные особы The company publishes 400 Titles a year. Компания ежегодно публикует 400 печатных произведений. He lost his Title in the rematch. Он потерял свой титул в ... Читать далее...
5. Перевод идиомы a hen night / a hen party, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: a hen night / a hen party Идиома: a hen night / a hen party Перевод: девичник, женская компания Пример: Jenny’s having her hen night a week before the wedding. Дженни устраивает девичник за неделю до свадьбы....
6. Перевод слова partyParty — тусовка, вечеринка; партия Перевод слова A ruling party — правящая партия an opposition party — партия в оппозиции costume party — карнавал pleasure party — увеселительная прогулка He was life of the Party. Он был душой общества. The Party was ace. Вечеринка была первоклассной. He won me to his Party. Он убедил меня ... Читать далее...
7. Значение идиомы in name[in name] {adj.} or {adv. phr.} Having a title, but not reallydoing what someone with the title is expected to do. The old man isa doctor in name only. He does not have patients now. He was thecaptain of the team in name only....
8. Значение идиомы throw a party[throw a party] {v. phr.}, {informal} To hold a party; have aparty. The club is throwing a party in the high school gym Saturdaynight. The Seniors threw a masquerade party on Halloween....
9. If men had PMS, what would happen?A) The federal government would allocate funds to study it. b) Cramps would become an acceptable reason to apply for permanent disability. c) There would be a federal holiday every 28 days. d) All of the above....
10. Being Socially PopularRosa: Has the mail come yet? Grant: We didn’t get any mail today. Rosa: Damn it! Grant: What’s the matter? Rosa: I’m waiting for an invitation from Joanna to her birthday party. I heard that she’s having a big Bash and it’s going to be the party of the season. Grant: You’re Worked up over ... Читать далее...
11. What marketing isNow I understand what marketing is: You are at a party and you see a very pretty girl. You approach her and tell her: «I am very good in bed». That is Direct Marketing. You are at a party with a group of friends and you see a very pretty girl. One of your friends ... Читать далее...
12. Значение идиомы go down in history[go down in history] or [go down in the records] {v. phr.} To beremembered or recorded for always. The lives of great men go downin history. Babe Ruth went down in history as a home run hitter. The boy’s straight A’s for four years of college went down in therecords. The President said that the ... Читать далее...
13. Значение идиомы hen party[hen party] {n. phr.}, {informal} A party to which only women orgirls are invited. The sorority gave a hen party for its members. Contrast: STAG PARTY. See: GO STAG....
14. Перевод слова historyHistory — история, прошлое Перевод слова A woman with a history — женщина с прошлым this house has a strange history — у этого дома странная история it’s a matter of history — это исторический факт lectures on history — лекции по истории Is there any History of heart disease in your family? В вашей ... Читать далее...
15. The Video RentalA blonde named Mary decides to do something really wild. Something she hasn’t done before, so she goes out to rent her first X-rated adult video. She goes to the video store, and after looking around for a while, selects a title that sounds very stimulating. She drives home, lights some candles, slips into something ... Читать далее...
16. A penis studyIn 1993, the University of Kentucky did a study to see why the head of a man’s penis was larger than the shaft. After one year and $ 80,000.00, they concluded that the reason the head was larger than the shaft was to give the man more pleasure during sex. After the study was published, ... Читать далее...
17. A young female teacher was giving an assignmentA young female teacher was giving an assignment to her Grade 6 class one day. It was a large assignment so she started writing high up on the chalkboard. Suddenly there was a giggle from one of the boys in the class. She quickly turned and asked, «What’s so funny Pat?» «Well teacher, I just ... Читать далее...
18. You might be a redneck if 06You might be a redneck if… Your soap on a rope doubles as an air freshener. Your wife’s hairdo attracts bees. Your baby’s first words are «Attention K-Mart shoppers.» The antenna on your truck is a danger to low flying airplanes. Your primary source of income is the pawn shop. You pick your teeth from ... Читать далее...
19. Major Historical PeriodsLivy: Tell me again why we’re here on a Saturday afternoon. Nicholas: You’re going to love this Museum. It has Artifacts and Exhibits from all the major periods in history, from Prehistoric days to the present. Livy: Hmm, fascinating. Nicholas: It is, isn’t it? We follow thetimeline of human history from one room to the ... Читать далее...
20. A business man from New York decided to quit his jobA business man from New York decided to quit his job and buy a 200 acre spread in Montana. One day while out riding his horse, he came across another man on horseback. The man told him he was his next door neighbor and he was having a get-together the coming weekend. He said: I ... Читать далее...
21. An old sailing ship is becalmed at seaAn old sailing ship is becalmed at sea with a full complement of sailors. They are stuck there for days and days with nothing to do. One morning the captain decides he is going to lay on some entertainment for the men. He orders a barrel to be placed on the top deck. It has ... Читать далее...
22. Mr. Schwatrz goes to meet his new son-in-law to beMr. Schwatrz goes to meet his new son-in-law to be, Sol. He says to Sol (who is very religious), «So nu, tell me Sol, my boy, what do you do? «I study the Torah,» he replies. «But Sol, you are going to marry my daughter, how are going to feed and house her?» «No problem,» ... Читать далее...
23. Значение идиомы hatchet man[hatchet man] {n.}, {colloquial} 1. A politician or newspapercolumnist whose job is to write and say unfavorable things about theopposition. Bill Lerner is the hatchet man for the Mayor’s Party;he smears all the other candidates regularly. 2. An executive officerin a firm whose job it is to fire superfluous personnel, cut back onthe budget, etc., ... Читать далее...
24. Visiting the modern art museum, a lady turnedVisiting the modern art museum, a lady turned to an attendant standing nearby. «This,» she said, «I suppose, is one of those hideous representations you call modern art?» «No, madam,» replied the attendant. «That one’s called a mirror.»...
25. ScienceТопик Наука рассказывает, какую большую роль в жизни человечества играет наука, и сколько пользы приносят ученые, проводя свои исследования на благо всех людей. Например, исследования природы и природных явлений, использование мировых ресурсов, энергии солнца и атома. Наука помогает людям найти свой путь в этом меняющемся мире. Science is important to most people living in the ... Читать далее...
26. Значение идиомы see better days[see better days] {v. phr.} 1. To enjoy a better or happier life. Mr. Smith is poor now, but he will see better days. 2. To becomeold, damaged, or useless. Used in the perfect tense. Mv blue coatis ten years old. It has seen better days. Our car wasn’t old, butit had seen better days....
27. Значение идиомы make over[make over] {v.} 1. To change by law something from one owner toanother owner; change the name on the title from oneowner to another. Mr. Brown made over the title to the car to Mr. Jones. 2. To make something look different; change the style of. He asked the tailor to make over his pants. ... Читать далее...
28. Shopping for a Used CarMario: Do you want to go with me To test drive a car I’m thinking of buying? Danica: Sure. Which Dealership are we going to? Mario: I’m not buying a used car from a dealership. I’m buying it from a Private party. Dealerships Rip you off. Danica: Are you sure about that? My sister bought ... Читать далее...
29. Перевод слова modernModern — современный, новый Перевод слова A close-up of modern society — изучение современного общества an apartment with all the modern conveniences — квартира со всеми современными удобствами modern dance — современный танец She is learning Modern Greek. Она учит современный греческий язык. He had no use for Modern art. Ему совершенно не нравилось современное ... Читать далее...
30. Значение идиомы think over[think over] {v.} To think carefully about; consider; study. When Charles asked Betty to marry him, she asked him for time tothink it over. Think over what we studied in history this year andwrite a lesson on the thing that interested you most. Compare: MAKEUP ONE’S MIND, SEE ABOUT....
31. Перевод слова elderElder — старший, старинный, ранний Перевод слова My elder brother — мой старший брат the elder England — старинная Англия elder title — ранее возникшее право The house went to the Elder son. Дом достался старшему сыну. Modern writers may produce compositions in the Elder style. Современные писатели могут создавать произведения в старинном стиле. Tom ... Читать далее...
32. Перевод сленгового выражения twat, значение и пример использованияСленговое выражение: twat Сленговое выражение: twat Груб. Перевод: идиот, придурок, неприятный человек Синоним: wanker (BrE) Пример: Get out, you twat! Убирайся отсюда, подонок!...
33. Значение идиомы one of these days[one of these days] or [some of these days] {adv. phr.} Someday;sometime soon. One of these days Herbert will be famous. I’mgoing to do that sewing some of these days....
34. Joint sentenceA man was taken to court for stealing an item from a store. The man said to the judge, «Your Honor, I’m a Christian. I’ve become a new man. But I have and old nature also. It was not my new man who did wrong. It was my old man.» The judge responded, «Since it ... Читать далее...
35. After the party, as the couple was driving homeAfter the party, as the couple was driving home, the woman asks her husband, «Honey, has anyone ever told you how handsome, sexy and irresistible to women you are?» The flattered husband said, «No, dear they haven’t.» The wife yells, «Then what the heck gave you THAT idea at the party tonight?»...
36. The Australian liberal party announced todayThe Australian liberal party announced today that they are changing their emblem to a condom because it more clearly reflects their party’s political stance : A condom stands up to inflation, halts production, discourages co-operation, protects a bunch of dicks, and gives one a sense of security while screwing others....
37. Chemistry song 05The Twelve Days of Chemistry On the first day of chemistry My teacher gave to me A candle from Chem Study. (second day) two asbestos pads (third day) three little beakers (fourth day) four work sheets (fifth day) five golden moles (sixth day) six flaming test tubes (seventh day) seven unknown samples (eighth day) eight ... Читать далее...
38. Your Ancestors Didn’t Sleep Like YouOk, maybe your grandparents probably slept like you. And your great, great-grandparents. But once you go back before the 1800s, sleep starts to look a lot different. Your ancestors slept in a way that modern sleepers would find bizarre — they slept twice. And so can you. The History The existence of our sleeping twice ... Читать далее...
39. Значение идиомы old-timer[old-timer] {n.} An old person who remembers bygone days, matters, and personalities. There was an old-timer at the party who told usinteresting details about World War II. Contrast: OLD GUARD, OLDHAND....
40. Значение идиомы tie down[tie down] {v.} To keep from going somewhere or doingsomething; prevent from leaving; keep in. Mrs. Brown can’t come tothe party. She’s tied down at home with the children sick. Thenavy tied the enemy down with big gunfire while the marines landed onthe beach. I can’t help you with history now! I’m tied down withthese ... Читать далее...