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1. Значение идиомы world[world] See: COME UP IN THE WORLD or RISE IN THE WORLD, DEAD TO THEWORLD, FOR ALL THE WORLD, IN A WORLD OF ONE’S OWN or IN A WORLD BYONESELF, IN THE WORLD, LOOK AT THE WORLD THROUGH ROSE-COLORED GLASSES, NOT FOR THE WORLD, ON TOP OF THE WORLD or SITTING ON TOP OF THE ... Читать далее...
2. Перевод сленгового выражения hillbilly, значение и пример использованияСленговое выражение: hillbilly Перевод: «деревенщина», человек родом из деревни, села, с, как правило, грубыми манерами, речью, и внешним видом Синоним: hick; redneck Пример: When I stepped onto his property, the hillbilly came out of his shack, grabbed his shotgun, and yelled «Yeehaw!» Когда я зашел на собственность этого деревенщины, он вышел из своей хижины, схватил ... Читать далее...
3. Did you hear about the hillbillyDid you hear about the hillbilly who went into the hardware store to buy a chain saw? He said I want one that will cut down at least 10 trees a day. He was back at the hardware store with the saw a couple days later complaining that it only cut one tree and that ... Читать далее...
4. Перевод слова worldWorld — мир, земля, планета, всемирный Перевод слова To come into the world — появиться на свет, родиться a citizen of the world — гражданин мира, космополит the great brains of the world — великие умы человечества All the World’s a stage. Весь мир — театр. His World is a very narrow one. Его кругозор ... Читать далее...
5. Пословица / поговорка it takes all kinds to make a world / it takes all sorts to make a world — перевод и значение, пример использованияПословица / поговорка: it takes all kinds to make a world / it takes all sorts to make a world Перевод: люди всякие бывают; все люди разные Эквивалент в русском языке: о вкусах не спорят Пример: The woman was wearing very strange clothes. It seems that it takes all kinds to make a world. Эта ... Читать далее...
6. These two country boys, brothers, were knocking aroundThese two country boys, brothers, were knocking around one lazy summer day and thought it would be a good prank to push over the outhouse. They crept up from an advantageous direction like a couple of commandos, pushed the outhouse over on one side and headed for the woods. They circled round and returned home ... Читать далее...
7. Outhouse jokeA few years ago some members of the infamous Dartmouth Outing Club pushed an occupied one-seat outhouse off its foundations, onto its door. The victim tried in vain for a few minutes to roll the entire building onto a different side, but soon gave up, as it was too heavy. She then was forced to ... Читать далее...
8. Значение идиомы in a world of one’s own[in a world of one’s own] or [in a world by oneself] 1. In theplace where you belong; in your own personal surroundings; apart fromother people. They are in a little world of their own in theirhouse on the mountain. 2a. In deep thought or concentration. Maryis in a world of her own when she ... Читать далее...
9. Значение идиомы weight of the world on one’s shoulders[weight of the world on one’s shoulders] or [world on one’sshoulders] or [world on one’s back] {n. phr.} A very heavy load ofworry or responsibility; very tired or worried behavior, as ifcarrying the world; behavior as if you are very important. Don’tlook as if you had the weight of the world on your shoulders, Henry, ... Читать далее...
10. Значение идиомы for all the world[for all the world] {adv. phr.} 1. Under no circumstances. Bettysaid she wouldn’t marry Jake for all the world. 2. Precisely;exactly. It began for all the world like a successful baseballseason for the UIC Flames, when suddenly they lost to the BlueDemons....
11. Значение идиомы fourth world[fourth world] {n.}, {informal} The poor nations of the world, asdistinguished from the oil-rich nations of the third world. SriLanka will never join OPEC, since it is a fourth world nation....
12. Значение идиомы come up in the world[come up in the world] or [rise in the world] {v. phr.} To gain success, wealth, or importance in life; rise to a position of greater wealth or importance. He had come up in the world since he peddled his wife’s baked goods from a pushcart. Compare: GET AHEAD. Contrast: COME DOWN IN THE WORLD....
13. Значение идиомы set the world on fire[set the world on fire] {v. phr.}, {informal} To do somethingoutstanding; act in a way that attracts much attention or makes youfamous. John works hard, but he will never set the world on fire. Mary could set the world on fire with her piano playing....
14. Значение идиомы dead to the world[dead to the world] {adj. phr.}, {informal} 1. Fast asleep. Tim went to bed very late and was still dead to the world at 10 o’clock this morning. 2. As if dead; unconscious. Tom was hit on the head by a baseball and was dead to the world for two hours....
15. Значение идиомы world is one’s oyster[world is one’s oyster] Everything is possible for you; the worldbelongs to you; you can get anything you want. When John won thescholarship, he felt as though the world was his oyster. The richgirl acts as though the world is her oyster....
16. Перевод слова teachTeach — учить, преподавать Перевод слова To teach children — учить детей to teach in a higher school — преподавать в высшей школе to teach music — преподавать музыку My father Taught me to swim. Мой отец научил меня плавать. I was meant to Teach. Я должен был преподавать. Teach me how to run the ... Читать далее...
17. Значение идиомы come down in the world[come down in the world] {v. phr.} To lose a place of respect or honor, become lower. The stranger plainly had come down a long way in the world. Compare: DOWN ON ONE’S LUCK....
18. Значение идиомы out of this world[out of this world] {adj. phr.}, {slang} Wonderfully good orsatisfying; terrific; super. The dress in the store window was outof this world! Mother was on TV last night. Isn’t that out of thisworld?...
19. Значение идиомы old world[old world] {n. phr.} Europe, the continent; a continental manner. Tom had an old world manner that thoroughly charmed all theladies. Compare: OLD COUNTRY....
20. Значение идиомы in the world[in the world] or [on earth] {adv. phr.}, {informal} Of allpossible things; ever. — Usually used for emphasis after words thatask questions, as «who», «why», «what», etc. Where in the world didyou find that necktie? The boys wondered how on earth the mousegot out of the cage. Betty could not understand what on earth theteacher ... Читать далее...
21. Перевод идиомы not for anything in the world, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: not for anything in the world Перевод: ни за что на свете Пример: I will not for anything in the world go to the restaurant with that woman. Я ни за что на свете не пойду в ресторан с этой женщиной....
22. Значение идиомы third world[third world] {n.} 1. The countries not aligned with either theformer U. S. S. R.-dominated Communist bloc or the U. S. A.-dominatedcapitalist countries. New Zealand made a move toward third countrystatus when it disallowed American nuclear submarines in its harbors. 2. The developing nations of the world where the industrial revolutionhas not yet been completed. ... Читать далее...
23. Can the world exist without you — Может ли мир без тебяCan the world exist without any person? And what role can a person play in the modern world?» — I have asked myself and have come to the conclusion that the given themes are seldom shown up nowadays, and it is not good. Many people have simply stopped appreciating, noticing and respecting all those people ... Читать далее...
24. The world’s greatest hypnotist is on stageThe world’s greatest hypnotist is on stage in front of hundreds of people swinging a long chain with a watch on the end. He’s saying, «You’re all in my power…you’re all in my power..» Fifteen hundred people are going, «Oooo…» He starts to say it again, «You’re all in my…», when he accidentally drops the ... Читать далее...
25. Значение идиомы on top of the world[on top of the world] or [sitting on top of the world] also [sitting on high cotton] {adj. phr.}, {informal} Feelingpleased and happy; feeling successful. John was on top of the worldwhen he found out that he got into college. When Ruth won firstprize in the contest, she felt as though she was sitting on ... Читать далее...
26. Перевод идиомы feel on top of the world, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: feel on top of the world Перевод: чувствовать себя очень хорошо Пример: I feel on top of the world and I plan to go dancing tonight. Я чувствую себя замечательно, и сегодня вечером я собираюсь пойти на танцы....
27. Small WorldTwo men are having an awfully slow round of golf because the two ladies in front of them managed to get into every sand trap, lake, and rough on the course, and they didn’t bother to wave the men on through, which is proper golf etiquette. After two hours of waiting and waiting, one man ... Читать далее...
28. One day, a diver was enjoying the aquatic worldOne day, a diver was enjoying the aquatic world 20 feet below sea level. He noticed a guy at the same depth he was, but he had on no scuba gear whatsoever. The diver went below another 20 feet, but the guy joined him a few minutes later. The diver went below 25 feet, but ... Читать далее...
29. Перевод идиомы set the world on fire, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: set the world on fire Перевод: сделать что-либо очень необычное, выдающееся, что-либо, что может прославить кого-либо Пример: The author has not been able to set the world on fire with his writing but he is trying very hard. Этот писатель не сумел прославиться своим произведением, но он очень старается....
30. During the World War IIDuring the World War II, an American warship was attacked by the Japanese. A torpedo was heading towards the ship and a hit seemed inevitable. So the captain told the navigator to go down to the crew quarters and tell a joke or something — at least they would die laughing. The navigator went down ... Читать далее...
31. Значение идиомы look at the world through rose-colored glasses[look at the world through rose-colored glasses] or [see withrose-colored glasses] {v. phr.} To see everything as good andpleasant; not see anything hard or bad. When Jean graduated fromhigh school, she looked at the world through rose-colored glasses. If you see everything through rose-colored glasses, you will often bedisappointed....
32. During World War II, Hitler told his Nazis to rapeDuring 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 ... Читать далее...
33. A Jewish boy was walking with his girlfriendA Jewish boy was walking with his girlfriend on the grounds of his father’s house. His father was a successful doctor, and was carrying out a circumcision in the on-site surgery. As they were walking, they heard a scream and a foreskin flew out of the window and landed at the girl’s feet. «What’s this,» ... Читать далее...
34. This redneck gets married, but on his wedding nightThis redneck gets married, but on his wedding night he doesn’t know what to do. He’s fumbling around for a while, but finally his wife gets fed up and says, «Jeb, ya big idiot! Yer s’pposed to take that thing you play with and put it where I pee!» …So he got his bowling bowl ... Читать далее...
35. Значение идиомы you can’t teach an old dog new tricks[you can’t teach an old dog new tricks] It is very hard or almostimpossible to train an older person to acquire some new skill. — Aproverb. You’ll never teach your grandfather how to do his incometax on a personal computer. You can’t teach an old dog new tricks....
36. Значение идиомы world without end[world without end] {adv. phr.}, {literary} Endlessly; forever;eternally. Each human being has to die, but mankind goes on worldwithout end....
37. The Map of the WorldТопик Карта мира подробно расскажет о нашей планете Земля. Большая часть поверхности планеты занята водами Мирового океана. Большие участки суши называются материками или континентами, их всего 6: Евразия, Африка, Северная Америка, Южная Америка, Австралия и Антарктида. Частей света тоже 6: Северная и Южная Америка образуют одну часть света — Америку; материк Евразия состоит из двух ... Читать далее...
38. Перевод идиомы see the world through rose-colored glasses, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: see the world through rose-colored glasses Перевод: смотреть на мир через розовые очки Пример: She is unrealistic and tends to see the world through rose-colored glasses. Она не реалист, и она смотрит на мир через розовые очки....
39. Change the world yourself — Измени мир самForeign languages are of paramount importance for everyday life. The world is no longer a combination of separate countries; it is a complex of interrelated parts, connected in many ways. Learning a foreign language is a very useful skill. Firstly, it aids communication and global understanding. Secondly, it helps cultural exchange. Thirdly, you can find ... Читать далее...
40. Chips are changing the world — Чипы изменяют мирForeign languages are of paramount importance for everyday life. The world is no longer a combination of separate countries; it is a complex of interrelated parts, connected in many ways. Learning a foreign language is a very useful skill. Firstly, it aids communication and global understanding. Secondly, it helps cultural exchange. Thirdly, you can find ... Читать далее...