Admiring Someone from Afar

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1. Перевод слова shell Shell – раковина, скорлупа; очищать Перевод слова Snail shell – раковина улитки chickens in the shell – невылупившиеся птенцы to shell an egg – очистить яйцо Never buy eggs with cracked Shells. Никогда не покупайте яйца с треснувшей скорлупой. Her normally shy son has come out of his Shell. Ее обычно замкнутый сын вышел из […]...
2. Значение идиомы in one’s shell [in one’s shell] or [into one’s shell] {adv.} or {adj. phr.},{informal} In or into bashfulness; into silence; not sociable;unfriendly. After Mary’s mother scolded her, she went into hershell. The teacher tried to get Rose to talk to her, but shestayed in her shell. Contrast: OUT OF ONE’S SHELL....
3. Значение идиомы out of one’s shell [out of one’s shell] {adv. phr.}, {informal} Out of one’sbashfulness or silence; into friendly conversation. – Usually usedafter “come”. John wouldn’t come out of his shell and talk to theboys and girls at the party. The other girls tried to draw Ellaout of her shell, but without success. Contrast: IN ONE’S SHELL....
4. Перевод слова phone Phone – телефон, звонить по телефону Перевод слова Phone booth – телефонная будка to leave the phone off the hook – не повесить телефонную трубку to call smb. to the phone – пригласить кого-л. к телефону to speak on the phone – говорить по телефону Can you get the Phone? Можешь принести телефон? I’ll Phone […]...
5. Admiring a Baby Maya: Isn’t this baby Precious? She is just Darling. Coo chi coo. Jean-Paul: Why do women Fawn over babies? One baby looks pretty much like any other. Maya: You wouldn’t say that if you’d ever spent time with babies. Come over here and look at this one. She’s a Doll and her face is so […]...
6. Перевод сленгового выражения guts, значение и пример использования Сленговое выражение: guts Сленговое выражение: guts груб. Перевод: смелость, храбрость, мужество Синоним: balls Пример: Jim had real guts to fight a man twice as big as himself. Джим был очень смел, и он сразился с человеком, дважды больше его самого....
7. Being Rich and Poor Lynn: I’ve been trying to help Monica find an apartment, but it’s impossible to find anything Affordable on this side of town and near her work. The only thing that’s within her Budget would require a 50-minute Commute each way! Santiago: I know. It’s become really ridiculous. I’m reading an article about how the Income […]...
8. Using the Telephone Charles: I don’t know how long this Power outage is going to last. Do you think we should call Elizabeth to tell her we’ll be late for dinner? Jane: That’s a good idea. Do you know her Phone number offhand? Charles: No, I don’t, and I can’t look it up in my Address book or […]...
9. Значение идиомы have the guts to do something [have the guts to do something] {v. phr.}, {informal} To be braveenough to do something difficult or dangerous. Jack wants to marryJilt, but he doesn’t have the guts to pop the question....
10. Missing the Tour Group Bus Kelly: Where is everybody? Man: Excuse me? Were you talking to me? Kelly: Oh, no. I was just Talking to myself. Our Tour group was supposed To rendezvous here at five o’clock for our Return trip to the hotel. But there’s No trace of the bus and I don’t see any other people from my […]...
11. Значение идиомы hate one’s guts [hate one’s guts] {v. phr.}, {slang} To feel a very strong dislikefor someone. Dick said that he hated Fred’s guts because Fred hadbeen very mean to him....
12. Перевод сленгового выражения hate someone’s guts, значение и пример использования Сленговое выражение: hate someone’s guts Перевод: сильно ненавидеть, нелюбить кого-либо Синоним: hate someone with a passion Пример: I really hate his guts. Я его просто терпеть не могу....
13. Working With Unreliable People Paul: What time is it? Jackie: It’s 2:30. The Cleveland office report should have been emailed to us by the end of the workday yesterday. What are we supposed to do now? Paul: If we don’t get their report, we’ll have To hold up the production of the Annual report and if that happens, somebody’s […]...
14. Перевод сленгового выражения spill one’s guts, значение и пример использования Сленговое выражение: spill one’s guts Перевод: признаться; разоткровенничаться Пример: I had to spill my guts about the broken window. I didn’t want you to take the blame. Мне пришлось все рассказать про разбитое окно. Я не хотел, чтобы ты брал вину на себя....
15. Collecting Debt Ken: Look at this list of customers who still Owe us money. How is this business supposed to survive if we keep Extending credit? Marjorie: We started doing it because some of our best customers didn’t have Ready cash. They’re Good for it. Ken: I know they’ll eventually pay their Outstanding debt, but what are […]...
16. Taking a Phone Message I was looking forward to a quiet evening at home. As soon as I walked in the door, though, the phone rang. Paolo: Hello. Evelyn: Hi, Could I speak to Tony? Paolo: He’s not here right now. Can I take a message? Evelyn: Do you know when he’ll be back? Paolo: No, I don’t. Evelyn: […]...
17. Английские слова и словосочетания на тему телефонного разговора Phone / telephone – телефон; звонить по телефону Telephone booth / telephone box – телефонная будка Pay phone / call box – телефон-автомат, общественный телефон Switchboard – коммутатор Receiver – телефонная трубка Pager – пейджер Cellular phone / cell phone – сотовый телефон Mobile phone – мобильный телефон Cordless phone – беспроводной телефон Answering machine […]...
18. Разговор по телефону на английском языке Основные фразы на английском языке, которые часто употребляются в телефонном разговоре. This is… С Вами говорит… I have to give a phone call. Мне нужно позвонить. Please, may I use your phone? Я могу воспользоваться Вашим телефоном? Please, may I use your telephone directory? Можно воспользоваться Вашим телефонным справочником? Hello, may I speak to Mr. […]...
19. A man comes home from work and finds his wife admiring her breasts A man comes home from work and finds his wife admiring her breasts in the mirror. He asks, “What are you doing?” She replies, “I went to the doctor today, and he told me I have the breasts of a 25 year old.” The husband retorts, “Well, what did he say about your 50 year […]...
20. Using Battery Power Luisa: The Battery on my computer is almost Out of juice. Allesandro: Did you bring a Spare? Luisa: It’s a Rechargeable battery, so instead of replacing it, I need To plug it in, but there are no Outlets in here. Allesandro: I don’t see one either. Luisa: Forget it. I’ll just finish watching the movie […]...
21. Значение идиомы within call [within call] or [within hail] {adv. phr.} 1. Near enough to heareach other’s voices. When the two ships were within hail, theirofficers exchanged messages. Billy’s mother told him to staywithin call because supper was nearly ready. 2. In a place where youcan be reached by phone, radio, or TV and be called. The sick manwas […]...
22. Перевод слова date Date – дата; свидание Перевод слова Delivery date – дата поставки the date of youth – юные годы, пора молодости date of birth – дата рождения to make a date with smb. – назначить свидание с кем-л. Is he still Dating Sarah? Он по прежнему встречается с Сарой? She has a hot Date with Michel. […]...
23. Home Shopping Victor: Turn off the TV and put down that phone. I know what you’re about to do. Julia: I wasn’t going to do anything. Victor: You’re watching the Home shopping channel and you have the phone in your hand, which means you’re about to call them and order something. Admit it. Julia: I just wanted […]...
24. Значение идиомы in character [in character] {adv.} or {adj. phr.} 1. In agreement with aperson’s character or personality; in the way that a person usuallybehaves or is supposed to behave; as usual; characteristic; typical;suitable. John was very rude at the party, and that was not incharacter because he is usually very polite. The way Judycomforted the little girl was […]...
25. A young minister, in the first days of his first parish A young minister, in the first days of his first parish, was obliged to call upon the widow of an eccentric man who had just died. Standing before the open casket and consoling the widow, he said, “I know this must be a very hard blow, Mrs. Vernon. But we must remember that what we […]...
26. Биография Эндрю Уайета на английском языке. Biography of Andrew Wyeth Andrew Wyeth, one of the prominent American painters, was born in 1917. The son of illustrator N. C. Wyeth, Andrew is the leading member of the dynasty of painters that included his sisters, their husband and his own two sons. He won fame at the age of 12 for his illustrations of “Robin Hood”. He […]...
27. Traditions A man and a woman got married, and he told her : ” since you are my wife you should respect my traditions and habits…and i have 3 traditions. So, first tradition: On wednesdays i play football with my friends…no matter what..whether it snows or it rains…i dont care..i play football!! -Is it clear for […]...
28. Answering Machine Messages I got two tickets to a Show at the last minute and I tried to find someone to go with me. First, I called Amanda. The phone Rang and rang and then her answering machine Picked up. “Hi, I’m not in right now. Leave me a message and I’ll get back to you as soon […]...
29. Значение идиомы to date [to date] {adv.} or {adj. phr.} Up to the present time; until now. To date twenty students have been accepted into the school. Thepolice have not found the runaway to date. Jim is shoveling snowto earn money, but his earnings to date are small. Syn.: SO FAR....
30. Перевод слова up-to-date Up-to-date – современный, новейший Перевод слова Up-to-date maps – карты, показывающие современные границы, города и т. п. up-to-date model – новейшая модель to bring a report up-to-date – включить в доклад самые последние сведения The survey is patchy and by no means not as Up-to-date as one expects. Обзор отрывочный и, без сомнения, не такой […]...
31. Annoying phone calls The following is supposedly a true story. To be included, besides being true, the story is most likely strange, weird, surprising, or funny. A co-worker of mine fielded phone calls from his Alumni Association every three months for about five years, ostensibly checking to see that his records were up to date, and coincidentally asking […]...
32. Перевод слова suppose Suppose – полагать, предполагать, допускать Перевод слова I supposed him to be here – я полагаю, что он здесь he is supposed to be a rich man – его считают богатым человеком let us suppose that this is true – допустим, что это так We Suppose that the situation will improve. Мы полагаем, что ситуация […]...
33. Business Emails and Abbreviations Dear Sam, I am writing to follow up on our phone conversation Re: the upcoming meeting. We’ve made good Headway in our planning, having Settled many of the arrangements, e. g., the date, time, and Venue. However, we still need to decide on the Agenda, i. e., who will speak, in what order, and for […]...
34. Working With The FBI The phone rings at FBI headquarters. “Hello?” “Hello, is this the FBI?” “Yes. What do you want?” “I’m calling to report my neighbor Adrian Thibodeaux! He is hiding marijuana inside his firewood.” “Thank you very much for the call, sir.” The next day, the FBI agents descend on Thibodeaux’s house. They search the shed where […]...
35. Using a Smartphone Hitomi: What are you Unboxing? Jason: This is my new Smartphone. It has Every feature under the sun! Hitomi: Every feature? Jason: It has a high quality Camera and Video camera, and it’s a Videophone. It has a great GPS program, too. The Touch-screen and the Keyboard are easy to use and everything is so […]...
36. A Traffic Jam I was on my way to a restaurant to meet my date for dinner when I hit a Traffic jam. I saw that the road was Congested, but since I had to take the Bridge to reach downtown, I Had no choice but to stay on that road. The traffic was Bumper-to-bumper. One crazy driver […]...
37. Expressing Bitter Feelings Laurent: I’m Done with women! They’re Liars and Manipulators. Julie: Let me guess. You’ve had a bad Breakup? Laurent: It wasn’t just bad. It was Monumentally awful. I’m never going to date again. Julie: You’re just feeling Bitter right now, but you’ll Get over it. You won’t always feel so Jaded. Wait a second. Did […]...
38. Home Shopping Victor: Turn off the TV and put down that phone. I know what you’re about to do. Julia: I wasn’t going to do anything. Victor: You’re watching the Home shopping channel and you have the phone in your hand, which means you’re about to call them and order something. Admit it. Julia: I just wanted […]...
39. Being Vague and Unfocused Thierry: I’m Pumped and ready to help paint the community center this weekend. What time are we supposed to get there in the morning? Bonnie: I’m not sure. Sophia was a little Vague about that. She told people To show up when they can Make it. Thierry: That doesn’t sound like an Auspicious start. How […]...
40. An Annoying Cell Phone User Carl: I’m sorry, say that again. I couldn’t hear you Over that guy at the next table Shouting into his cell phone. Stephanie: That guy is so Rude. We’re trying to have a Leisurely conversation over a cup of coffee, and we have To out shout some Inconsiderate jerk. Carl: Do you think he realizes […]...