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1. Learning a New Operating SystemVanessa: [gasps] What happened to my computer overnight? This can’t be my computer. Reza: It is. The tech guys Installed a new Operating system on all of the computers after hours. Vanessa: But my Desktop looks completely different. Where is the Menu bar? I don’t know how to open any of my Applications. Reza: You’ll ... Читать далее...
2. Acronyms for ClintonClinton: (C)razed (L)ow-class (I)diot (N)ow (T)aking (O)ver (N)ation Clinton: (C)razy (L)iberal (I)ntent (O)n (N)eedlessly (T)rashing (O)ur (N)ation Clinton: (C)learly (L)oose (I)nternal (N)avigation (T)echniques (O)ccupy (N)ever-Neverland Clinton: (C)ompulsive (L)iar (I)s (N)ation’s (T)op (O)fficial (N)ow Clinton: (C)omplete (L)oser (I)n (N)ow (T)errorizing (O)ur (N)ation Hillary: (H)ighly (I)nexperienced (L)eft-liberal (A)cademic (R)ighteous (Y)uppies Gore: (G)ennifer’s (O)nly (R)emaining (E)nterprise Gore: (G)reatly ... Читать далее...
3. Rejecting Newer TechnologyDarlene: Thanks for agreeing to take a look at my computer. It’s been Acting up lately. Chris: Sure, I don’t mind. Is this it? Darlene: Yeah. Chris: How long have you had this computer? It looks like it belongs in the Ice age. Darlene: I admit it’s a little Dated. I must be one of ... Читать далее...
4. Перевод слова profitProfit — прибыль, польза, выгода Перевод слова Handsome profit — большая прибыль, большой доход non-profit hospital — общественная больница I have read it to my profit — я прочел это с пользой для себя The company made a Profit this year. В этом году компания принесла прибыль. You can even Profit from your mistakes. Вы ... Читать далее...
5. A Synopsis of the Microsoft CarA Synopsis of the Microsoft Car At a recent computer expo (Comdex), Bill Gates reportedly compared the computer industry with the auto industry and stated, «If GM had kept up with technology like the computer industry has, we would all be driving $25.00 cars that get 100 miles to the gallon.» Recently, General Motors addresses ... Читать далее...
6. Перевод идиомы apple-pie / apple pie, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: apple-pie / apple pie Идиома: apple-pie / apple pie разг. Перевод: превосходный, образцовый, примерный Пример: His room was in apple-pie order. В его комнате был образцовый порядок....
7. Значение идиомы polish the apple[polish the apple] {v. phr.}, {slang} To try to make someone likeyou; to try to win favor by flattery. Mary polished the apple atwork because she wanted a day off. Susan is the teacher’s petbecause she always polishes the apple. — [apple polisher] {n.},{slang} A person who is nice to the one in charge in ... Читать далее...
8. TOP TEN PROPOSED NEW DOMAINSEarlier this week, Gregory Nemitz and a handful of space enthusiasts proposed creating special domains, including «.luna» and «.moon,» for Web sites based on the moon. He wasn’t kidding: And one of our «Ten laws the Net needs» involves a special «.xxx» domain for pornographic sites. But why stop there? Here are some new proposed ... Читать далее...
9. Перевод слова industryIndustry — промышленность, индустрия, отрасль Перевод слова A branch of industry — отрасль промышленности product of industry — промышленное изделие aerospace industry — авиационно-космическая промышленность The coal Industry is running down. Угольная промышленность в кризисе. No Industry can stand still. Ни одна отрасль промышленности не может стоять на месте. Car Industry is in the doldrums. ... Читать далее...
10. Значение идиомы apple of one’s eye[apple of one’s eye] {n. phr.} Something or someone that is adored; a cherished person or object. Charles is the apple of his mother’s eye. John’s first car was the apple of his eye. He was always polishing it....
11. Перевод слова appleApple — яблоко Перевод слова Apple chip — ломтик яблока apple jelly — яблочное желе An Apple fell to the ground. Яблоко упало на землю. He took a bite of the Apple. Он откусил кусочек от яблока. The Apple fell from the tree. Яблоко упало с дерева. Интересные факты Чаще всего слово apple ассоциируется не ... Читать далее...
12. Перевод идиомы polish the apple, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: polish the apple Перевод: льстить, подхалимничать (из этого выражения происходят также выражения Apple polishing — процесс лести и подхалимства, и Apple polisher — тот, кто льстит и подхалимничает) Пример: Nobody likes the girl because she is always polishing the apple with her teacher. Никому не нравится эта девочка, потому что она всегда подлизывается к ... Читать далее...
13. Перевод слова computerComputer — компьютер Перевод слова Personal computer — персональный компьютер all-purpose computer — многоцелевой компьютер to run a computer — работать на компьютере My Computer’s gone haywire. С моим комьютером происходит что-то неладное. My Computer went nuts on me. Мой компьютер стал выдавать мне какую-то ерунду. My Computer is working slow. Мой компьютер работает медленно. ... Читать далее...
14. New scientific theories IINew scientific theories 3rd RunnerUp — Communist China is technologically underdeveloped because they have no alphabet. The lack of an alphabet means the Chinese cannot use «acronyms»; thus, they cannot communicate their ideas at a faster rate....
15. Значение идиомы apple-pie order[apple-pie order] {n. phr.}, {informal} Exact orderly arrangement, neatness; tidy arrangement. The house was in apple-pie order. Like a good secretary, she kept the boss’s desk in apple-pie order....
16. Перевод слова theirsTheirs — их, принадлежащий им Перевод слова That arrogance of theirs — это их высокомерие a favourite habit of theirs — их любимая привычка it is no business of theirs — это не их дело These newspapers are Theirs. Это их газеты. There was a big group of a dozen people at the table next ... Читать далее...
17. Значение идиомы coin money[coin money] or [mint money] {v. phr.}, {informal} To make a lot of money quickly; profit heavily; gain big profit. Fred coined money with many cigarette vending machines and juke boxes....
18. Types of Business EntitiesRon: I’m only your Tax accountant, but let me give you a piece of advice. If you’re planning to start a business, you’ll want to carefully consider what type of Business entity you want to do business under. Marcela: Is that important? My parents ran a Mom-and-pop store for 40 years and they never had ... Читать далее...
19. A woman selling apples in New YorkA woman selling apples in New York is puzzled by a man who always comes by, pays a quarter, but never picks up an apple. This goes on for some time until, one day, the woman runs after the man as he walks away. ‘I know why you are chasing after me… you want to ... Читать далее...
20. How you made moneyA young man asked an old rich man how he made his money. The old guy fingered his worsted wool vest and said, «Well, son, it was 1932. The depth of the Great Depression. I was down to my last nickel. «I invested that nickel in an apple. I spent the entire day polishing the ... Читать далее...
21. SAT score decayAs we all know SAT scores have been on the decline for years. The following may be the reason why. A math problem in the 60’s A logger sells a truckload of lumber for $100. His cost of production is four-fifths of this price. What is his profit? A math problem in the 70’s A ... Читать далее...
22. On JeopardyOn Jeopardy… TREBEK: The category is «Political Subversion». The answer is: This entity is dedicated to the destruction of religion, morality, and the American way of life. PLAYER: What is the KGB? TREBEK: Be more specific. PLAYER: What is PBS? TREBEK: Right!...
23. Did you know that a man is made up of many useless things?He has an Adam’s apple that isn’t an apple Two calves that will never become cows A nose bridge that doesn’t lead anywhere A roof of the mouth that won’t cover anything Twenty nails that won’t hold a board A chest that won’t hold linen Two boobs that won’t give milk Two buns that won’t ... Читать далее...
24. Job LayoffsPhillip: So, have you Heard the news? Mary: No, What’s up? Phillip: I just heard that the company is planning To lay off 20 percent of the employees in the next two months. Mary: You’re Kidding! I knew they were looking for some way To cut costs with the Lower profits this quarter, but I ... Читать далее...
25. I will put it into your assIn one day animal’s king lion said: You must get me the circle fruit and I will put it to your ass! Who will not bring it I will kill him! A rabbit has come first! He has brought to lion an apple. When lion put apple into rabbit’s ass rabbit was smiling. Lion surprised ... Читать далее...
26. Newspaper typing errorThe following is supposedly a true story. To be included, besides being true, the story is most likely strange, weird, surprising, or funny. The following appeared on the back page of one of Australia’s more outrageous computer publications, «Computing Australia», 21st Sept 1987: … Blame it on the computer. An unfriendly computer has been held ... Читать далее...
27. Значение идиомы cash in on[cash in on] {v.}, {informal} To see and profit by it; take advantage of. Mr. Brown cashed in on people’s great interest in camping and sold three hundred tents....
28. Steve Jobs’ Fruitarian Diet Lands Ashton Kutcher in the HospitalAshton Kutcher spent time in the hospital after going on one of Steve Jobs’ infamous fruitarian diets to prepare for a new role in a biopic featuring the late Apple CEO. Ashton Kutcher spent time in the hospital after going on one of Steve Jobs’ infamous fruitarian diets to prepare for a new role in ... Читать далее...
29. A man takes his sick dog to the vetA man takes his sick dog to the vet. The vet lifts the dog onto the the operating table, looks down and says «Say ahhhhhhhhhhh!» The man looks at the vet and says «The dog can’t speak». The vet says to the man «I was talking to YOU. The dog, s dead!!! Sent by Peter...
30. Значение идиомы learn by rote[learn by rote] {v. phr.} To blindly memorize what was taughtwithout thinking about it. If you learn a subject by rote, it willbe difficult to say anything original about it....
31. Перевод идиомы apple of someone’s eye, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: apple of someone’s eye Перевод: что-либо или кто-либо, очень дорогой или важный для говорящего Пример: The man’s youngest daughter is the apple of his eye. Его младшая дочь очень ему дорога....
32. Computer gamesВ топике Компьютерные игры приводятся аргументы «за» и «против» того, что подростки проводят слишком много времени за компьютером, играя в бесконечные игры. У этого времяпрепровождения есть и плюсы и минусы. Каждый выбирает сам, но можно часть времени посвятить и спорту на свежем воздухе, и встречам с друзьями. Computer games are gaining more and more popularity ... Читать далее...
33. VW’s $1.85 Million Bugatti Escapes Cuts as Successor EyedVolkswagen AG wants to make sure this year isn’t the last chance to get a new Bugatti. There are fewer than 20 left of the VW unit’s Veyron, a limited production line of 450 Bugatti cars that start at 1.46 million euros ($1.85 million). Now VW is testing at least three different concepts for a ... Читать далее...
34. A hopeful suitor dropped into a computer-dating centerA hopeful suitor dropped into a computer-dating center and registered his qualifications. He wanted someone who enjoyed water sports, liked company, favored formal attire, and was very small. The computer operated faultlessly. It sent him a penguin....
35. Значение идиомы cheer up[cheer up] {v.} 1. To feel happy; stop being sad or discouraged; become hopeful, joyous, or glad. Jones was sad at losing the business, but he cheered up at the sight of his daughter. Cheer up! The worst is over. 2. To make cheerful or happy. The support of the students cheered up the losing ... Читать далее...
36. Profit and LossDolores: Manuel in accounting is supposed to help me with this report, but he called in sick today! I can’t believe my luck. He’s supposed to be Training me in and he’s left me Holding the bag. Anton: Let me see if I can help. Dolores: I’m supposed to use the information from this Profit ... Читать далее...
37. ABBOTT AND COSTELLO MEETS WINDOWS95ABBOTT AND COSTELLO MEETS WINDOWS95 Costello: Hey, Abbott! Abbot: Yes, Lou? Costello: I just got my first computer. Abbot: That’s great Lou. What did you get? Costello: A Pentium II-266, with 40 Megs of RAM, a 2.1 Gig hard drive, and a 24X CD-ROM. Abbot: That’s terrific, Lou. Costello: But I don’t know what any ... Читать далее...
38. You could Feed them a lot FasterThere was once a man from the city who was visiting a small farm, and during this visit he saw a farmer feeding pigs in a most extraordinary manner. The farmer would lift a pig up to a nearby apple tree, and the pig would eat the apples off the tree directly. The farmer would ... Читать далее...
39. Suing for the Cure?You’ve heard of the race for the cure. But what about kayaks for the cure, barks for the cure, blondes for the cure or kites for the cure? Recently, these and other charities have sprung up, making use of the popular phrase «for the cure» in breast cancer fundraising efforts. And while imitation is thought ... Читать далее...
40. Do you have an email address?An unemployed man is desperate to support his family of a wife and three kids. He applies for a janitor’s job at a large firm and easily passes an aptitude test. The human resources manager tells him, «You will be hired at minimum wage of $5.35 an hour. Let me have your e-mail address so ... Читать далее...