Being in a Severe Storm

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1. A Destructive Storm Allen: Are you all right? Monica: Yes, we’re fine, but that Blizzard really Caught us off guard, especially this time of year. Have you seen the news? Allen: I just watched it. Overnight, the storm Felled over 30 trees in and around the town and Toppled utility lines. City officials are saying that some Residents […]...
2. Перевод слова storm Storm – буря, шторм, гроза; бушевать, свирепствовать Перевод слова A storm is brewing – гроза собирается storm cloud – грозовая туча to be storming at the delay – горячиться из-за опоздания A Storm is coming on. Надвигается шторм. Any port in a Storm. В бурю любая гавань хороша. She Stormed into the office. Она ворвалась […]...
3. Значение идиомы take by storm [take by storm] {v. phr.} 1. To capture by a sudden or very boldattack. The army did not hesitate. They took the town by storm. 2.To win the favor or liking of; make like orbelieve you. The comic took the audience by storm. John gaveJane so much attention that he took her by storm, and […]...
4. Значение идиомы weather the storm [weather the storm] {v. phr.} To survive some disaster. WhenPeter and Sue started their business they had very little money, butin a year they weathered the storm....
5. Значение идиомы any port in a storm [any port in a storm] Any help is welcome in an emergency. – A proverb. The motel we stopped in was nothing to brag about, but we were so exhausted that it was a clear case of any port in a storm....
6. Пословица / поговорка any port in a storm – перевод и значение, пример использования Пословица / поговорка: any port in a storm Перевод: в бурю любая гавань хороша Эквивалент в русском языке: в беде любой выход хорош Пример: There was a bad storm so the ship went to the nearest port. It was any port in a storm. Была сильная буря, поэтому корабль зашел в ближайший порт. В бурю […]...
7. Describing Winds and Storms Ali: It’s just our luck that as soon as we arrive here for our Island vacation, there’s a Hurricane warning! Mariela: It’s Uncanny, isn’t it? On last year’s vacation, we Crossed paths with a Tornado and now this. Ali: Yeah, that tornado was something. I had experienced Windstorms before with really strong Gusts of wind, […]...
8. A blonde got lost in her car in a snow storm A blonde got lost in her car in a snow storm. She remembered what her dad had once told her. “If you ever get stuck in a snow storm, wait for a snow plow and follow it”. Pretty soon a snow plow came by, and she started to follow it. She followed the plow for […]...
9. Hurricanes and Tropical Storms How hurricanes start Hurricanes are born over tropical oceans, usually during late summer and early autumn. They need two things to get them started: heat and moist air. During the summer the ocean surface heats up and warm moist air starts to rise. Cool air sinks down to replace it. This creates an area of […]...
10. Chris Columbus Directed Home Alone Instead of Christmas Vacation Because He Met Chevy Chase James Hughes, son of the legendary writer and director John Hughes, put together an oral history of Home Alone for Chicago magazine. In it, he reveals how the film ultimately found its director, Chris Columbus. After directing the 1988 flop Heartbreak Hotel, Columbus was worried about finding a new directing gig. Which is part of […]...
11. Young naval student A young naval student was being put through the paces by an old sea captain. “What would you do if a sudden storm sprang up on the starboard?” “Throw out an anchor, sir,” the student replied. “What would you do if another storm sprang up aft?” “Throw out another anchor, sir.” “And if another terrific […]...
12. Перевод слова chase Chase – гнаться, преследовать, догонять Перевод слова In chase of – в погоне за to chase all fear – отбросить всякий страх to give chase – гнаться, преследовать The dogs saw him running and Chased him. Собаки увидели его бегущим и погнались за ним. She’s been Chasing after that man for years. Она добивалась этого […]...
13. He is a very Smart Dog I went to the cinema the other day and in the front row was an old man and with him was his dog. It was a sad funny kind of film, you know the type. In the sad part, the dog cried his eyes out, and in the funny part, the dog laughed its head […]...
14. Перевод идиомы cut to the chase, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: cut to the chase Идиома: cut to the chase разг. Перевод: перейти к самому важному Пример: The lawyer cut to the chase and was able to get all of the information quickly. Адвокат перешел к сути дела и смог быстро получить всю необходимую информацию....
15. Значение идиомы give chase [give chase] {v. phr.} To chase or run after someone or something. The dog saw a rabbit and gave chase. The policeman gave chaseto the man who robbed the bank....
16. Значение идиомы act of God [act of God] {n.} An occurrence for which the people affected are not responsible; said of earthquakes, floods, etc. Hurricane Andrew destroyed many houses in Florida, but some types of insurance did not compensate the victims, claiming that the hurricane was an act of God. See: FICKLE FINGER OF FATE....
17. Перевод слова severe Severe – строгий, суровый Перевод слова Severe look – строгий взгляд severe looks – суровый вид severe logician – строгий логик It was a Severe jolt to her pride. Это было жестоким ударом по ее гордости. The trees were killed off by the Severe winter. Деревья погибли этой суровой зимой. A Severe earthquake struck the […]...
18. Shopping for Furniture Tobias: I really don’t understand why we need new Furniture. After we’re married, we’ll just take the things from each of our two apartments and that should Do the trick. Renee: We each have some things we can keep and use, but it would be nice to have pieces that Match. Right now, we have […]...
19. In a Rut Woman: What do you want to do tonight? Man: I don’t know. What do you want to do? W: I have no idea. Do you think we’re In a rut? M: What do you mean? W: Well, we do the same things every weekend. We go to the same restaurants. We see the same friends. […]...
20. Getting a Divorce Nicole: I’m really sorry to hear about you and Catherine getting a Divorce. Tom: I appreciate it, but it was A long time coming. We’ve been heading toward divorce for years. I just hope it doesn’t get too Messy. Nicole: I don’t mean To pry, but didn’t the two of you have a Prenup? Tom: […]...
21. Ураганы/ Hurricanes На английском языке Перевод на русский язык Hurricanes Ураганы There are many violent and destructive storms in nature and hurricane is one of them. It is a form of a tropical cyclone, which normally hits the north or south shores of America. In Asia or the Far East cyclones are relatively milder and are known […]...
22. Значение идиомы run after [run after] or [chase after] {v.} 1. To try to find; look for;hunt. The Dramatic Club has to run all over town after things forsetting the stage when it puts on a play. 2. {informal} To seek thecompany of; chase. Some boys spend a lot of time and money runningafter girls....
23. Значение идиомы lead a merry chase [lead a merry chase] {v. phr.} To delay or escape capture by skillfully; make work hard. The deer led thehunter a merry chase. Valerie is leading her boyfriend a merrychase....
24. Значение идиомы go chase oneself [go chase oneself] {v. phr.}, {slang} Go away and stop being anuisance. John’s father was busy and told him to go chase himself. The owner of the store told the boys in front to go chasethemselves. Compare: BEAT IT, GO JUMP IN THE LAKE....
25. Differences in Male and Female Friendships Lauren: Did you see what Stephanie was wearing? She looked like a wet dog! Quentin: Why do women do that? Lauren: Do what? Quentin: Why do women Put other women down? Is it to make themselves feel Superior? Lauren: It was only a joke. I Didn’t mean anything by it. Quentin: Do you really think […]...
26. Слова на тему “Погода” Sun – солнце rain – дождь snow – снег cloud – облако fog – туман wind – ветер thunder – гром lightning – молния hurricane – ураган storm – шторм thunderstorm – гроза wet – дождливая погода dew – роса drizzle – моросящий дождь fog – густой туман frost – мороз hail – град humidity […]...
27. Значение идиомы run around [run around] or [chase around] {v.}, {informal} To go to differentplaces for company and pleasure; be friends. Tim hasn’t been to adance all year; with school work and his job, he hasn’t time to runaround. Chuck and Jim chase around a lot together. – Often usedwith “with”. Ruth runs around with girls who like to […]...
28. Значение идиомы wild goose chase [wild goose chase] {n. phr.} An absurd and completely futileerrand. I was on a wild goose chase when I was sent to find a manwho never really existed....
29. Перевод идиомы wild goose chase, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: wild goose chase Перевод: бессмысленная или тщетная погоня, преследование Пример: The man led the police on a wild goose chase when he ran away from them downtown. Полиция тщетно пыталась разыскать этого человека, когда он убежал от них в центр....
30. Английские слова на тему кино – Cinema Actor – актер actress – актриса animated cartoon / cartoon – мультипликационный фильм / мультфильм black and white film – черно-белый фильм children’s film – детский фильм close-up – кадр, снятый крупным планом comedy (film) – комедия credits – титры direct a film – режиссировать фильм director – режиссер feature film – художественный фильм full-length […]...
31. Shopping for Furniture Tobias: I really don’t understand why we need new Furniture. After we’re married, we’ll just take the things from each of our two apartments and that should Do the trick. Renee: We each have some things we can keep and use, but it would be nice to have pieces that Match. Right now, we have […]...
32. Значение идиомы throw up one’s hands in horror [throw up one’s hands in horror] {v. phr.} To be horrified; feelalarmed; give up hope of straightening things out; be shocked bysomething terrible. When Mrs. Brown saw the mess the children weremaking in her living room, she threw up her hands in horror. Everybody threw up their hands in horror at the destruction caused bythe […]...
33. Перевод слова film Film – фильм, кино, пленка, снимать (фильм) Перевод слова To develop a film – проявлять фотопленку the art of the film – искусство кино to film a meeting – заснять собрание The Film was quite a hit. Фильм имел большой успех. He had Filmed her life story. Он снял фильм про ее жизнь. Her eyes […]...
34. Using Illegal Drugs Nancy: So, what do you think? Ron: Uh, that was interesting. Nancy: That’s all you have to say? I spent six months making this Anti-drug film to show students in schools to try and Deter illegal drug use. Ron: Well, I’m not sure if it Gets the point across. Nancy: What do you mean? I […]...
35. Reviewing Job Applications Missy: Okay, let’s sort this Stack of applications into three Piles: good Candidates, those Worth a second look, and definite “no’s.” Jonathan: Well, that didn’t take long. With this poor economy, I thought we’d get An embarrassment of riches, but these applications are pretty Pathetic. I only see two of these people as employee Material. […]...
36. Значение идиомы hope against hope [hope against hope] {v. phr.} To try to hope when things lookblack; hold to hope in bad trouble. The mother continued to hopeagainst hope although the plane was hours late. Jane hoped againsthope that Joe would call her....
37. About films – О фильмах Each year, remove a number of different films; they are of different genres and directions. But people aspire to look not only novelties, but also enjoy viewing of old films. At the history lessons the teacher told us that the first film have removed in 1895, it was interesting to learn that this film proceeded […]...
38. Laser Pointers Could Be Bad for your Dog When your dog sees that little wiggly bead of light from a laser pointer, nothing matters to him more than catching it. Unfortunately, there’s nothing there to’catch’, since it’s just an ungraspable bundle of light. And, it turns out, the lack of closure your dog experiences from endlessly trying to catch it may actually be […]...
39. A Generation Gap Carlos: Belinda, maybe you can explain it to me. My parents still don’t Get me. I got a couple of Tattoos and they Freaked out. Belinda: Why are you asking me? I may be a few years older than you are, but I don’t understand parents Any better than you do. They’re hopelessly Behind the […]...
40. A Management Dispute Jeannie: Have you heard about the new Management dispute? Salih: No, what’s happening? Jeannie: Well, the CEO is having problems with the head of one of the Subsidiaries. Salih: Which one? Jeannie: Lance Publishing. Apparently, the head, Bill Riker, is saying that he and the CEO differ too much in their Business philosophy and they […]...