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1. A Synopsis of the Microsoft Car A 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 […]...
2. Перевод слова consumer Consumer – потребитель Перевод слова Consumer(s’) goods – потребительские товары consumer price – розничная цена consumer of electricity – потребитель электричества Many Consumers are still not comfortable making purchases on the Internet. Многим покупателям по-прежнему непривычно делать покупки через Интернет. This will deal a blow to Consumer confidence. Это нанесет удар по уверенности потребителей. She […]...
3. Microsoft Addresses Justice Department Accusations REDMOND, Wash. – Oct. 23, 1997 – In direct response to accusations made by the Department of Justice, the Microsoft Corp. announced today that it will be acquiring the federal government of the United States of America for an undisclosed sum. “It’s actually a logical extension of our planned growth”, said Microsoft chairman Bill Gates, […]...
4. Перевод слова device Device – устройство, приспособление, прибор Перевод слова Listening device – подслушивающее устройство detonating device – детонатор plot device – двигатель сюжета Metaphor is a common literary Device. Метафора-это распространенный литературный прием. The store sells TVs, VCRs, and other electronic Devices. Магазин продает телевизоры, видеомагнитофоны и другие электронные устройства. The Device meets safety standards. Прибор соответствует […]...
5. Acronyms for Clinton Clinton: (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 […]...
6. Значение идиомы consumer goods [consumer goods] or [consumer items] {n.} Food and manufactured things that people buy for their own use. In time of war, the supply of consumer goods is greatly reduced....
7. Microsoft Christmas NORTH POLE (API) – MICROSOFT announced an agreement with Santa Claus Industries to acquire Christmas at a press conference held via satellite from Santa’s summer estate somewhere in the southern hemisphere. In the deal, Microsoft would gain exclusive rights to Christmas, Reindeer, and other unspecified inventions. In addition, Microsoft will gain access to millions of […]...
8. Перевод слова wide Wide – широкий, обширный Перевод слова Wide road – широкая дорога three feet wide – шириной в три фута wide knowledge – обширные познания wide interests – широкие интересы A Wide freedom, truly! Полная свобода, действительно! The door was Wide open. Дверь была распахнута настежь. He opened his eyes Wide. Он широко открыл глаза. Примеры […]...
9. Перевод идиомы cut a (wide) swath / cut a (wide) swathe, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: cut a (wide) swath / cut a (wide) swathe Перевод: привлечь всеобщее внимание, произвести впечатление, произвести фурор; пускать пыль в глаза; щеголять Пример: The man cuts a wide swath when he enters a room. Этот мужчина всегда привлекает всеобщее внимание, когда он входит в комнату. The new game is unusually inventive and has cut […]...
10. Microsoft Company – Компания “Майкрософт&quot Paul Allen and Bill Gates founded the Company in 1975. Microsoft is best-known American company involved in software production. Microsoft’s wealth and power is growing up for years. It is a giant company. Microsoft’s $25 billion market value tops that of Ford, General Motors. Some time ago, Microsoft dominated the PC market with its-MS-DOS operating […]...
11. So my sister, a natural blond So my sister, a natural blond graduating from the University of North Carolina Law School, is job hunting. I suggested that since Microsoft is building up their legal team, she should send them a resume and become a southern blond Microsoft lawyer — and be the butt of any joke on the internet....
12. Corporate lingo list Here’s a little clarification of corporate lingo. COMPETITIVE SALARY: We remain competitive by paying less than our competitors. JOIN OUR FAST-PACED COMPANY: We have no time to train you+- CASUAL WORK ATMOSPHERE: We don’t pay enough to expect that you’ll dress up-well, a couple of the real daring guys wear earrings. MUST BE DEADLINE ORIENTED: […]...
13. Значение идиомы cut off [cut off] {v.} 1. To separate or block. The flood cut the townspeople off from the rest of the world. The woods cut off the view. His rudeness cuts him off from friends he might have. 2. To interrupt or stop. The television show was cut off by a special news report. We were told […]...
14. Перевод слова industry Industry – 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. […]...
15. TOP TEN PROPOSED NEW DOMAINS Earlier 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 […]...
16. Preparing for the Busy Season Yuko: What’s all this? Reza: We’re Gearing up for the Busy season. We don’t want to Get caught with our pants down like we did last season. Yuko: Last season, we had an unusual number of visitors because of the Unseasonably warm weather. We can’t expect Lightening to strike twice. Reza: We have to prepare […]...
17. Перевод слова expect Expect – ожидать, предполагать, рассчитывать Перевод слова I expected you yesterday – я ждал вас вчера I expect to be back on Sunday – я рассчитываю вернуться в воскресенье guests are not expected to tip – у нас не принято давать чаевые I expect he’ll come – думаю, что он придет You can Expect delivery […]...
18. If Microsoft made toasters If Microsoft made toasters… Every time you bought a loaf of bread, you would have to buy a toaster. You wouldn’t have to take the toaster, but you’d still have to pay for it anyway. Toaster’95 would weigh 15000 pounds (hence requiring a reinforced steel countertop), draw enough electricity to power a small city, take […]...
19. Lease nuclear weapons Lease a Nuke! Want power and respect? Want to influence the course of world events? Want to be on CNN every night? Tired of hum-drum conventional warfare and messy bio-chemical weapons? Want to watch the citizens of your favorite arcology squirm and sweat in constant nagging fear of instant and unexpected anhilation? Lease a nuclear […]...
20. Problems with Drugs and Medical Devices Suzanne: Don’t take that! I’m reading an article in the newspaper about all of the Drugs and Medical devices that have been Recalled in the past year and you wouldn’t believe how long this list is. Abdul: I’m just taking something for my headache. I’m sure this Medicine is fine. Suzanne: Don’t be so sure. […]...
21. Перевод слова wait Wait – ждать, дожидаться, откладывать Перевод слова To wait orders – ждать распоряжений wait until he comes – дождитесь его прихода that work will have to wait – эту работу придется отложить Hey, Wait a minute! Эй, подождите минутку! Wait for the rain to pass. Подожди, пока пройдет дождь. I’ll Wait in the car. Я […]...
22. Значение идиомы cut ice [cut ice] {v. phr.}, {informal} To make a difference; make an impression; be accepted as important. – Usually used in negative, interrogative, or conditional sentences. When Frank had found a movie he liked, what others said cut no ice with him. Jones is democratic; a man’s money or importance never cuts any ice with him. […]...
23. Learning a New Operating System Vanessa: [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 […]...
24. Buying a chainsaw This fellow is looking to buy a saw to cut down some trees in his back yard. He goes to a chainsaw shop and asks about various chainsaws. The dealer tells him, “Look, I have a lot of models, but why don’t you save yourself a lot of time and aggravation and get the top-of-the-line […]...
25. The wife coyly tried to explain her purchase of a new The wife coyly tried to explain her purchase of a new pair of expensive imported panties. “After all, dear,” she said to her husband, “you wouldn’t expect to find fine perfume in a cheap bottle, would you?” “No,” her husband replied. “Nor would I expect to find gift wrapping on a dead beaver.”...
26. Значение идиомы give a wide berth [give a wide berth] {v. phr.} To keep away from; keep a safedistance from. Mary gave the barking dog a wide berth. Jackgave a wide berth to the fallen electric wires. After Tom got Bobinto trouble. Bob gave him a wide berth....
27. Tell about a haircut The story of someone getting a haircut. Women’s version: Woman2: Oh! You got a haircut! That’s so cute! Woman1: Do you think so? I wasn’t sure when she gave me the mirror. I mean, you don’t think it’s too fluffy looking? Woman2: Oh God no! No, it’s perfect. I’d love to get my hair cut […]...
28. Значение идиомы far and wide [far and wide] {adv. phr.} Everywhere, in all directions. Thewind blew the papers far and wide. My old school friends arescattered far and wide now. The movie company looked far and widefor a boy to act the hero in the new movie. Compare: ALL OVER....
29. During World War II, Hitler told his Nazis to rape During World War II, Hitler told his Nazis to rape as may French women as they could then say, “In nine months you will have a baby. Name it Adolf. Heil Hitler!” So a young Nazi soldier, eager to do his duty, dutifully went out and raped a pretty young French girl. He said, “In […]...
30. Значение идиомы let George do it [let George do it] {v. phr.}, {informal} To expect someone else todo the work or take the responsibility. Many people expect to letGeorge do it when they are on a committee. Compare: PASS THE BUCK....
31. Пословица / поговорка diamond cuts diamond – перевод и значение, пример использования Пословица / поговорка: diamond cuts diamond Перевод: один другому не уступит Эквивалент в русском языке: нашла коса на камень Пример: Even though the two friends in fact shared each other’s opinion, they wouldn’t admit it. Diamond cuts diamond. Хотя эти два друга и придерживались одного и того же мнения, они бы ни за что не […]...
32. A man moves into a nudist colony A man moves into a nudist colony. He receives a letter from his mother asking him to send her a current photo of himself in his new location. Too embarrassed to let her know that he lives in a nudist colony, he cuts a photo in half and sends her the top part. Later he […]...
33. Interesting things about Monica Lewinsky Interesting things about Monica Lewinsky: – Nobody would know about her if it weren’t for Bill – She sucks – She blows – She’s bloated – She’s the focus of a huge legal battle – She’ll go down in a heartbeat Who does she think she is, Microsoft Windows?...
34. Crocodile is longer Prove that the crocodile is longer than it is wide. Lemma 1. The crocodile is longer than it is green: Let’s look at the crocodile. It is long on the top and on the bottom, but it is green only on the top. Therefore, the crocodile is longer than it is green. Lemma 2. The […]...
35. Биография Билла Гейтса/ The Biography of Bill Gates На английском языке Перевод на русский язык The Biography of Bill Gates Биография Билла Гейтса There isn’t a person in the world who doesn’t know about Bill Gates. He is the founder and co-leader of Microsoft Corporation. He is also an American business magnate, who is considered to be one of the richest people on […]...
36. Значение идиомы wait at table [wait at table] or [wait on table] or [wait table] {v. phr.} Toserve food. Mrs. Lake had to teach her new maid to wait on tableproperly. The girls earn spending money by waiting at table in theschool dining rooms....
37. Перевод слова window Window – окно Перевод слова First-floor window – окно первого этажа half window – полуокно to jump out of a window – выпрыгивать из окна She opened a Window to let in some air. Она открыла окно, чтобы проветрить помещение. The Window banged shut Окно с грохотом закрылось. She stood by the Window. Она стояла […]...
38. Перевод слова paint Paint – краска, раскрашивать, рисовать красками Перевод слова To dissolve paint – растворять краску exterior paint – краска для наружных работ to paint a fresco – писать фреску Wet Paint! Осторожно, окрашено! I need more blue Paint. Мне нужно больше синей краски. This Paint covers well. Эта краска хорошо ложится. Примеры из жизни Слово Paint […]...
39. Tombstone Epitaph X The grave of Ellen Shannon in Girard, Pennsylvania is almost a consumer tip: Who was fatally burned March 21, 1870 by the explosion of a lamp filled with “R. E. Danforth’s Non-Explosive Burning Fluid”...
40. A buxom blonde wore, at a charity ball, an enormous diamond A buxom blonde wore, at a charity ball, an enormous diamond. “It happens to be the third most famous diamond in the whole world,” she boasted. “The first is the Hope Diamond, then comes the Kohinoor, and then comes this one, which is called Lipshitz.” “What a diamond!” “How lucky you are!” “Wait, wait, nothing […]...