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1. Перевод слова avoid Avoid – избегать, остерегаться, уклоняться Перевод слова To avoid collision – избежать столкновения a fatality that it was hopeless to avoid – судьба, которой нельзя было избежать to avoid ambiguity – избежать неясности in order to avoid – во избежание Let’s Avoid a confrontation. Давайте избегать конфронтации. Why do you keep Avoiding me? Почему ты […]...
2. Перевод слова naval Naval – военно-морской Перевод слова A naval engagement – морское сражение naval forces – военно-морские силы naval communications – морские коммуникации naval service – военно-морская служба naval shipyard – морская верфь naval architect – кораблестроитель The Naval commander disengaged the two largest ships from the sea battle. Адмирал вывел из боя два самых больших корабля. […]...
3. Canada language How you can spot a Canadian, eh? – Don McGillivray (Ottawa columnist for Southam Newspapers) How do you tell a Canadian from an American? It used to be enough to ask him to say the alphabet. When the Canadian got to the end, he’d say “zed” instead of “zee”. But 18 years of Sesame Street […]...
4. Значение идиомы port of call [port of call] {n. phr.} 1. Any of the ports that a ship visitsafter the start of a voyage and before the end; a port wherepassengers or cargo may be taken on or put off; an in-between port. Savannah is a port of call for many Atlantic coasting vessels. 2. Aplace you visit regularly or […]...
5. Перевод слова fleet Fleet – флот, флотилия Перевод слова A fleet in being – флот, готовый к боевым действиям mercantile fleet – торговый флот fishing fleet – рыболовная флотилия The airline is upgrading its Fleet. Авиакомпания обновляет свой летный парк. Fishing Fleets are not allowed inside another country’s territorial waters. Рыболовецким флотилиям запрещен лов во внутренних территориальных водах […]...
6. Перевод слова north North – Север Перевод слова An expedition to the North Pole – экспедиция на Северный полюс to the north – на север, к северу utmost North – крайний север at a latitude of ten degrees north – на 10 градусе северной широты North pole – Северный полюс They live up North. Они живут на севере. […]...
7. Значение идиомы radio ham [radio ham] {n. phr.} Someone whose hobby is the operating ofshortwave radio. The code letters C. Q. are used by radio hams toinvite other radio hams to join in the conversation....
8. Перевод слова Atlantic Atlantic – Атлантический океан Перевод слова Atlantic liner – трансатлантический лайнер Atlantic islands – острова Атлантического океана the Atlantic Alliance – североатлантический союз the Atlantic community – страны НАТО, Североатлантическое сообщество She sailed the Atlantic coastline. Она плавала на побережье Атлантического океана. They had crossed the Atlantic in their barks. Они на своих барках пересекли […]...
9. The USA (8) The United States of America is the fourth largest country in the world (after Russia, Canada and Chine). It occupies the southern part of North America and stretches from the Pacific to the Atlantic Ocean. It also includes Alaska in the north and Hawaii in the Pacific Ocean. The total area of the country is […]...
10. Перевод слова conversation Conversation – разговор, беседа Перевод слова Conversation classes – занятия по разговорной практике to hold conversation – вести беседу, разговаривать heart-to-heart conversation – разговор по душам Do you remember our Conversation about that new movie? Вы помните наш разговор о новом фильме? We had a Conversation by e-mail. У нас был разговор по электронной почте. […]...
11. Battles on the sea The following is supposedly a true story relating to a United States shipping company. THE U. S. shipping company had a new ship built. It was to be the pride of the fleet, and something special was wanted to decorate the captain’s saloon, a large living room/office where the vessel’s business and entertaining would take […]...
12. Пословица / поговорка empty vessels make the most noise / empty vessels make the greatest sound – перевод и значение, пример использования Пословица / поговорка: empty vessels make the most noise / empty vessels make the greatest sound Перевод: пустая бочка пуще гремит Пример: The man talked endlessly but he never knew much about what he was saying. He was a good example that empty vessels make the most noise. Мужчина все говорил и говорил, но он […]...
13. July 4 th – Independence Day Топик 4 июля – День Независимости рассказывает о национальном празднике США. Это день подписания Декларации независимости США в 1776 году, которая провозглашает независимость США от Королевства Великобритании, но Британия признала этот факт только в 1783 году. День независимости считается днем рождения Соединенных Штатов как свободной и независимой страны. Декларация была подписана в “Зале Независимости”, находящемся […]...
14. Перевод слова radio Radio – радио, радиовещание Перевод слова Broadcasting radio station – широковещательная радиостанция radio commentator – радиокомментатор radio frequency – частота радиоволн aeronautical radio station – авиационная радиостанция Turn the Radio down. Сделайте радио потише. The news was sent by Radio. Новости были переданы по радио. Is the Radio on? Радио работает?...
15. Canada America An American will say, “Hot day!” A Canadian will say, “Hot day, eh?” meaning “It’s a hot day, isn’t it?” This is something deeper than spelling or pronunciation. It goes to the heart of the less-assertive Canadian character. The United States was born when Americans revolted against King George III and asserted their independence. Canada […]...
16. Перевод слова ship Ship – судно, корабль; перевозить Перевод слова Merchant ship – торговое судно ship of war – военный корабль to ship goods by rail – перевозить груз по железной дороге All the people were Shipped. Все поднялись на борт. The Ship will unload tomorrow. Судно будет разгружаться завтра. It was among the first firms to Ship […]...
17. Fleet Street Топик Флит-Стрит знакомит вас с улицей в лондонском Сити. С 18-го века на Флит-стрит стали появляться офисы основных лондонских газет, а позднее – и информационных агентств. Хотя многие СМИ в последнее время переехали в другие районы, за Флит-стрит прочно закрепилась репутация цитадели британской прессы. Fleet Street has been the meeting place for newspaper men since […]...
18. Trafalgar Square Топик Трафальгарская Площадь познакомит вас с одной из многих достопримечательностей столицы Великобритании. Это центральная площадь Лондона, на которой возвышается колонна с фигурой Адмирала и Лорда Горацио Нельсона – героически погибшего после одержанной им победы над объединенной испано-французской флотилией у мыса Трафальгар в устье Гибралтарского пролива 21 октября 1805 года. Сейчас на Трафальгарской Площади собирается много […]...
19. Значение идиомы at sea [at sea ] {adv.} or {adj. phr.} 1. On an ocean voyage; on a journey by ship. They had first met at sea. 2. Out on the ocean; away from land. By the second day the ship was well out at sea. Charles had visited a ship in dock, but he had never been on […]...
20. Finish overseas tour A young ensign had nearly completed his first overseas tour of sea duty when he was given an opportunity to display his ability at getting the ship under way. With a stream of crisp commands, he had the decks buzzing with men. The ship steamed out of the channel and soon the port was far […]...
21. A Weather Forecast Colleen: Shh! I want to hear the Weather forecast for this week. Jerry: What’s so important about this week? Colleen: Shh! Radio Announcer: Tomorrow, this Warm front will move out and a Cold front will move in, bringing with it Windy conditions with a chance of Thunderstorms. Colleen: Yeah! Radio Announcer: On Tuesday, things will […]...
22. The New Zumwalt Stealth Destroyer Is Too Stealthy The USS Zumwalt departs the coast of Maine for its final builder trials on March 21, 2016 The USS Zumwalt, a Navy destroyer years in the making, is a floating piece of technological wonder. But the neatest feature is tricking nearby radar into thinking its massive 610-foot hull is actually just a 50-foot fishing boat. […]...
23. Значение идиомы make conversation [make conversation] {v. phr.} To talk with someone just so thatthere will be talk. John made conversation with the stranger sothat he would not feel left out. Mary didn’t really mean what shesaid about Joan. She was only making conversation....
24. Cook James – Джеймс Кук James Cook was born in Yorkshire on Oct. 27, 1728, into a poor family. At the age of 18 he found employment with a shipowner in his native village of Whitby and made several voyages to the Baltic Sea. When the Anglo-French war broke out in 1755, he enlisted in the Royal Navy and saw […]...
25. Impressing the others A young Air Force 2nd Lieutenant had just arrived at Misawa AFB in Japan. He’d been given a beautiful renovated office and had it furnished with antiques. Sitting there, he saw an enlisted man come into his outer office. Wishing to appear the hot shot, the officer picked up the phone and started to pretend […]...
26. Nutrition Information For those of you who watch what you eat… Here’s the final word on nutrition and health. It’s a relief to know the truth after all those conflicting medical studies. 1. The Japanese eat very little fat and suffer fewer heart attacks than the British or Americans. 2. The Mexicans eat a lot of fat […]...
27. No change Husband, upon meeting ex – after two years of separation: “Listen honey, why don’t we have a few drinks, dinner, go to my apartment and really make love?” Ex-: “Over my dead body!” Husband: “You haven’t changed a bit”...
28. A little change The patient shook his doctor’s hand in gratitude and said: “Since we are the best of friends, I would not want to insult you by offering payment. But I would like for you to know that I had mentioned you in my will.” “That is very kind of you,” said the doctor emotionally, and then […]...
29. Some things never change I guess some things will never change. I hired a temp while my secretary was on maternity leave. Trying to arrive at an agreeable wage, I asked what she expected to earn. She said, “Well… the minimum I could work for is four hundred a week.” I told her I’d give her that much with […]...
30. Change my mind The church was conducting its annual fund drive. One member of the congregation said, “I give ten dollars.” Just then, a piece of plaster fell from the ceiling and landed on his head. He spoke up again quickly. “I give a thousand dollars!” The minister said, “Lord, hit him again!”...
31. A Change Of Vows During the wedding rehearsal, the groom approached the pastor with an unusual offer. “Look, I’ll give you $100 if you’ll change the wedding vows. When you get to me and the part where I’m to promise to ‘love, honor and obey’ and ‘forsaking all others, be faithful to her forever,’ I’d appreciate it if you’d […]...
32. A change of style Two men were changing in the locker room after a game of tennis. One notices the other one is putting on pair of stockings and suspenders. He says “When did you start wearing them?” To which the other man replies “Since my wife found a pair on the back seat of the car.”...
33. Nicolas Cage on Turning Down ‘Dumb & Dumber,’ Winning Another Oscar and the Movie that Made Him Change His Name While promoting “Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengence,” the actor discussed his former friendship with Jim Carrey, and why he hated making “Fast Times At Ridgemont High.” Nicolas Cage may be known for his tough-guy roles in action films like Face/Off, Gone in Sixty Seconds and National Treasure. But, if things had gone differently, he may […]...
34. How many managers does it take to change a light bulb? Q: How many managers does it take to change a light bulb? A: We’ve formed a task force to study the problem of why light bulbs burn out, and figure out what, exactly, we as supervisors can do to make the bulbs work smarter, not harder....
35. An Irish man went to the courthouse to change his name An Irish man went to the courthouse to change his name legally changed. When he replied, the desk clerk asked “Can i help you sir?” Our man said “Yes, I would like to change my name.” “What is your current name?” asked the clerk. “Martin Arsehole,” replied the man. The clerk laughed, and said “I […]...
36. UNIVERSAL GRADE CHANGE FORM ____________________University To: Professor____________________ From:___________________________ I think my grade in your course,___________________, should be Changed from ______ to _______ for the following reasons: ______1. The persons who copied my paper made a higher grade than I did. ______2. The person whose paper I copied made a higher grade than I did. ______3. This course will lower […]...
37. Keeping a high profile in an office Never write a note or memo if you can phone or visit instead; everyone wants to talk whenever you’re ready. Don’t sit down to talk. The acoustics are better the higher you are, and remember that most people are a bit deaf so speak up louder! Try to talk with _at least_ three people between […]...
38. Azolla fern: A climate change cure? Earth, 50 million years ago… A world beginning to flourish under the influence of a little fern called Azolla, which pulled much of the greenhouse gas CO2 out of the atmosphere. FIFTY million years ago the Earth was in a dire state. Overheated by runaway greenhouse gases, the future of life seemed bleak. But a […]...
39. Muhammad Ali in Pyongyang: A Little Less Love than Rodman Dennis Rodman seemed to enjoy his short jaunt to North Korea. When Ali visited almost two decades ago, he was less impressed. North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, his wife Ri Sol Ju, far left, and former NBA star Dennis Rodman dine in Pyongyang. Will Dennis Rodman’s visit to North Korea help improve relations between […]...
40. Canada (3) Топик Канада (3) рассказывает о численности и составе населения Канады, о форме правления в стране и о том, что сохранение общности в стране – сейчас является главной задачей Правительства Канады. Canada is the second largest country in the world. Only Russia has a greater land area. Canada is situated in North America. Canada is slightly […]...