Austen Jane — Джейн Остин

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1. Значение идиомы plain Jane[plain Jane] {n. phr.} A common or simple looking young woman orgirl. When we were in school, Ann was a plain Jane, but sheblossomed out and even won the title of Miss Indiana....
2. Перевод идиомы John Doe / Jane Doe, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: John Doe / Jane Doe Идиома: John Doe / Jane Doe Перевод: имя, употребляющееся по отношению к неизвестному или среднестатистическому человеку; при этом John Doe употребляется по отношению к лицу мужского пола, Jane Doe — по отношению к лицу женского пола Пример: The application forms use the name «John Doe» as the name of ... Читать далее...
3. Mary Jane was walking on the beach one day and saw a sharkMary Jane was walking on the beach one day and saw a shark swimming around a man. The man was screaming, «Help me! Help me!» Mary Jane laughed and laughed! She knew that the shark was never going to help that man!...
4. Перевод слова pridePride — гордость, чувство собственного достоинства Перевод слова To burst with pride — сиять от гордости to hurt smb.’s pride — нанести удар по чьему-л. самолюбию the boy is his parents’ pride — мальчик — гордость своих родителей Pride will have a fall. Гордыня до добра не доводит. Success in sport is a source of ... Читать далее...
5. Another world. reading booksВ топике Другой мир — чтение книг, я рассказываю о своем отношении к чтению литературы. Читая разные книги в свободное время, я отвлекаюсь от повседневной рутины и проблем: я попадаю в другой мир. В топике я перечисляю книги и героев художественных произведений, которые нравятся мне больше всего. Хорошая литература развивает воображение, обогащает внутренний мир и ... Читать далее...
6. Значение идиомы burst with joy[burst with joy] or [pride] {v. phr.} To be so full of the feeling of joy or pride that one cannot refrain from showing one’s exuberant feelings. Armstrong and Aldrin burst with pride when they stepped out on the moon in July, 1969....
7. Значение идиомы horse sense[horse sense] {n.}, {informal} A good understanding about what todo in life; good judgment; wisdom in making decisions. Bill hadnever been to college, but he had plenty of horse sense. Somepeople are well educated and read many books, but still do not havemuch horse sense....
8. Frank OConnor — Франк ОКоннорOne of my favorite authors is Frank O’Connor. Frank O’Connor is a pseudonym of Michael Odonovan, born in Cork, Ireland in 1903. He grew up in an Irish provincial town. His published works include poems, plays, novels, translations, criticism. Frank O’Connor was a real master of the short story. He could draw his readers into ... Читать далее...
9. My Favourite Writer (A. Marinina) — Мой любимый писатель (А. Маринина)Reading is one of my hobbies, and that’s why I try to use every spare minute to read. I like different kinds of literature. I like Russian and foreign, classic and modern literature. I usually read different books: love stories, detective stories or historical novels. I want to tell you about my favourite writer, it ... Читать далее...
10. Doing Basic ExercisesJane: I’ve just had the best Workout at the Gym! Arnold: You don’t need to go to a gym To exercise. I exercise right here in my apartment. Jane: Oh, yeah? What can you do in this small space? Arnold: Nearly everything I need to do. Before I do my Calisthenics, I Stretch. And every ... Читать далее...
11. Books in my life (3)There is an English proverb that says, «Books and friends should be few but good». And «Except a living man there is nothing more wonderful than a book!» I totally agree with it. Any book is a wonderful thing! Just imagine – it may seem that it’s just paper pages with a cover and letters ... Читать далее...
12. Books in my lifeВ топике Книги в моей жизни я рассказываю, какую большую роль в нашей жизни играют книги, которые сопровождают нас с самого детства. Книги учат и помогают нам быть храбрыми, честными, добрыми, умными и щедрыми. Из книг мы узнаем, какими должны быть настоящие друзья. Все знают такие произведения, как «Алиса в Стране Чудес», «Маугли» и серию ... Читать далее...
13. Перевод идиомы take pride (in something), значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: take pride (in something) Перевод: гордиться чем-либо Пример: The couple take pride in their beautiful house. Эта пара гордится своим красивым домом....
14. Значение идиомы swallow one’s pride[swallow one’s pride] {v. phr.} To bring your pride under control;humble yourself. After Bill lost the race, he swallowed his prideand shook hands with the winner. Compare: EAT ONE’S WORDS,...
15. The Best Film I Have Ever Seen — Самый лучший фильм, который я когда-либо виделLots of people find watching films one of the best ways of spending their leisure time. Due to numerous video facilities, which have emerged in this country over the past years, we have a chance to watch the most popular and new films. Sitting in a comfortable armchair one can enjoy watching detective stories and ... Читать далее...
16. Перевод слова senseSense — чувство, ощущение; разум, рассудок, смысл Перевод слова Bitter sense of shame — мучительное чувство стыда a sense of pain — ощущение боли in one’s right senses — в здравом уме sense comes with age — разум приходит с годами Common Sense is not so common Здравый смысл не так уж часто встречается. I ... Читать далее...
17. My favorite book ‘Pride and Prejudice’This is probably one of the book that I know the length and the breadth of it. I don’t remember how many times I’ve re-reread it. I’ve watched all the most popular screen version of the novel. It doesn’t depend on movie format it can be a full motion film or a soap opera. This ... Читать далее...
18. Пословица / поговорка pride comes before a fall / pride goes before a fall — перевод и значение, пример использованияПословица / поговорка: pride comes before a fall / pride goes before a fall Перевод: гордыня до добра не доведет; дьявол гордился, да с неба свалился Эквивалент в русском языке: кто слишком высоко летает, тот низко падает Пример: The president of the company was arrogant about his business practices. However, pride comes before a fall ... Читать далее...
19. An Expiring Business LeaseJane: Our Lease is up at the end of this year and we need To negotiate a new one. Monty: I know, but if I Bring it up first, the Landlord will think I’m Desperate to renew. Jane: We are desperate to renew. We’ve built our business here, and it would be really difficult To ... Читать далее...
20. Перевод слова evilEvil — зло, порок, злой Перевод слова Good and evil — добро и зло to lead a life of evil — вести порочную жизнь to root out evil — искоренять зло We must return good for Evil. Надо платить добром за зло. Of two Evils choose the less. Из двух зол выбирай меньшее. An Evil ... Читать далее...
21. Значение идиомы one eye on[one eye on] {informal} Watching or minding while doing something else; part of your attention on. — Used after»have», «keep», or «with». Jane had one eye on the baby as sheironed. Bill kept one eye on his books and the other on theclock. Chris tried to study with one eye on the TV set. Compare:KEEP ... Читать далее...
22. Using the TelephoneCharles: 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 ... Читать далее...
23. A Family of ScientistsGeorge Boole was born in 1815. He is famous for his works in the field of mathematical analysis. His wife Mary Everest was a niece of George Everest. He is known as a man who performed topographic survey in India on a large scale in 1841. It is after him that the highest peak in ... Читать далее...
24. Значение идиомы pride must take a pinch[pride must take a pinch] One must endure the minor pains andhardships one encounters while being made pretty. — A proverb. «Mother,» Sue cried, «stop pulling my hair!» «Just a moment, younglady,» the mother answered, while combing her hair. «Don’t you knowthat pride must take a pinch?»...
25. At the Library My School Library — В библиотеке Моя школьная библиотекаLibraries make an important part of the world culture. There is infinite number of books in the world. We can not buy all the books we like and would like to read. When we have to write a report on some subject or to learn in details about some phenomenon there is no other way ... Читать далее...
26. After working together for a whileAfter working together for a while, Dick and Jane’s office romance blossomed, and they really developed the hots for each other. One day, they seize the opportunity to sneak into a supply closet to consummate their lust. Dick finds Jane very tight, and difficult to enter, but finally succeeds. When they are finished, Dick says ... Читать далее...
27. Solving a MysteryJane: You have to watch this movie. It’s so good! Hercule: I’m not really into Mysteries. Jane: But this is a really good Whodunit. Hercule: I prefer action movies. Jane: Listen, the movie gives you plenty of Clues, and the Detective follows Hunch after hunch, Lead after lead, but the movie is full of Red ... Читать далее...
28. Значение идиомы make sense[make sense] {v. phr.} 1. To be something you can understand orexplain; not be difficult or strange. The explanation in the schoolbook made no sense because the words were hard. Compare: MAKE HEAD ORTAIL OF. 2. To seem right to do; sound reasonable or practical. Does it make sense to let little children play with ... Читать далее...
29. Micromanaging the StaffBarry: Where are you going? Jane: I’m Checking up on Rudy. I gave him a Task an hour ago and I want to make sure he’s doing it right. Barry: You’re not Micromanaging again, are you? Jane: Of course, not. I’m only going To observe his work and make sure that he’s following the detailed ... Читать далее...
30. Перевод слова lifeLife — жизнь, живое существо Перевод слова A life for a life — жизнь за жизнь the origin of life — происхождение жизни how many lives were lost? — сколько людей погибло? Why risk your Life? Зачем рисковать своей жизнью? She took her own Life. Она покончила жизнь самоубийством. He lived a sad Life. Жизнь ... Читать далее...
31. Перевод слова includeInclude — включать, содержать в себе Перевод слова To include as a component of — включать в состав the list includes many new names — в списке много новых имен to include a clause — вносить оговорку Service is Included in the bill. Обслуживание включено в счет The price of dinner Includes dessert. Цена ужина ... Читать далее...
32. Leisure time and hobbyВ топике Досуг и хобби я рассказываю о том, какие виды досуга существуют, как по-разному проводят свое время люди. Недаром существует поговорка «Сколько голов, столько и умов». И еще про любимое мое занятие – хобби: чтение книг. Книги ничто заменить не сможет, это наши друзья на всю жизнь. Many men, many minds. All people are ... Читать далее...
33. Charlotte BronteCharlotte Bronte was born in 1816 in a small English town. Charlotte and her sisters, Emily and Ann, had a very hard life, from early childhood they knew poverty and very hard work. Charlotte received her education at an orphanage (which she described in her novel Jane Eyre). After that she worked as a governess ... Читать далее...
34. At the Library. My School Library. — В библиотеке. Моя школьная библиотека (2)Libraries make an important part of the world culture. There is infinite number of books in the world. We can not buy all the books we like and would like to read. When we have to write a report on some subject or to learn in details about some phenomenon there is no other way ... Читать далее...
35. 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...
36. My family’s favorite books — Любимые книги моей семьи«О себе» — все топики. My family’s favorite books Reading plays a very important role in the modern world. I think books are an inexhaustible source of information and knowledge. As far as I am concerned, reading is an inseparable part of my life. I read books on my way to school, I read them ... Читать далее...
37. Перевод слова inflateInflate — надувать, накачивать Перевод слова To inflate a balloon — надуть шар inflated with pride — надутый от важности to inflate a tire — накачивать шину You should Inflate the front tyres. Тебе следует накачать передние шины. Receiving his prize, Jim was Inflated with pride. Джим получил приз и надулся от гордости. Costs were ... Читать далее...
38. Books in Our Life (2)We can’t imagine our life without books. They play a very important part in our life. Books are our friends. We meet them when we are very small and can’t read, but we remember our mother read them for us. We learn very much from books. Books educate people in different spheres of life. They ... Читать далее...
39. Anime Comme il faut — Аниме КомильфоWhatever you can do or dream, begin it. Johann Wolfgang von Goethe Say to me, are sorrowful feelings borning in your heart while you move in the «Romeo and Juliet» ` s pages? Are tears flowing from your lachrymose eyes while viewing another romantic film — «Stepmother» or «A Walk to Remember»? And now, one ... Читать далее...
40. Abraham Lincoln (2)Abraham Lincoln was the son of a poor farmer. He was born in 1809 and his childhood was spent in hard work. He helped his father on their small farm. But in 1816, when Abraham was only 7 years old, his father lost his farm and his family moved to another part of the country. ... Читать далее...