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1. Chem one-liners 01 Organic chemistry is the chemistry of carbon compounds. Biochemistry is the study of carbon compounds that crawl. – Mike Adams Chemicals: Noxious substances from which modern foods are made. Remember, if you’re not part of the solution, you’re part of the precipitate! There is the joke about the homeopath who forgot to take his medicine […]...
2. Chem one-liners 03 Have you heard the one about a chemist who was reading a book about helium and just couldn’t put it down? What’s the formula for water? – H-two-O What’s the formula for an ice cube? – H-two-O-CUBED Q: What do you get when you combine Al Gore with O2? A: Oxymoron The best chemists would […]...
3. Chem one-liners 04 Q: What kind of ghosts haunt chemistry faculties? A: Methylated Spirits! Q: How many atoms in a guacamole? A:Avocado’s number. Q: What do chemists use to make guacomole? A: Avogadros. Free radicals have revolutionized chemistry. These were printed on bumper stickers and given out at an American Chemical Society meeting 10 or 12 years ago: […]...
4. Перевод слова chemist Chemist – химик, фармацевт Перевод слова Food chemist – химик-пищевик cereal chemist – специалист по биохимии зерна assistant chemist – лаборант chemist engineer – инженер-химик She had been in the afternoon to the Chemist’s to buy some junior aspirin. Во второй половине дня она пошла в аптеку купить детский аспирин. The Chemist evaporated the water. […]...
5. Перевод слова definition Definition – определение; четкость, определенность Перевод слова Clear definition – ясное определение the definition of the term – определение термина bad definition – нечеткость изображения There is no generally accepted Definition of life. Нет единого общепринятого определения жизни. A week of fishing is my Definition of a vacation. Неделя рыбалки – это мое представление об […]...
6. Little Johnny goes into a pharmacy and asks Little Johnny goes into a pharmacy and asks the chemist for some rubbers. The chemist puts a pack of rubbers on the counter. Johnny looks at the rubbers and asks the chemist if he has any other kind. The chemist goes into the back and brings out another pack. “Nah,” says Johnny, “what else do […]...
7. Перевод слова male Male – мужчина, мужской, мужского пола Перевод слова Male voice choir – мужской хор male fern – мужской папоротник male midwife – акушер male pigeon – голубь-самец A Male duck is a drake. Самец утки – это селезень. The Male has a white breast. У самцов грудка белая. Does Christianity promote Male domination over women? […]...
8. Значение идиомы catch off balance [catch off balance] {v. phr.} To confront someone with physical force or with a statement or question he or she is not prepared to answer or deal with; to exploit the disadvantage of another. The smaller wrestler caught his opponent off balance and managed to throw him on the float in spite of his greater […]...
9. Перевод слова strength Strength – сила, прочность Перевод слова The strength of a rope – прочность веревки strength of materials – сопротивление материалов a position of strength – позиция силы In unity there is Strength. В единстве сила. Jo hit him with all her Strength. Джо ударила его изо всех сил. My Strength is draining away. Мои силы […]...
10. The Procrastinator’s creed 1. I believe that if anything is worth doing, it would have been done already. 2. I shall never move quickly, except to avoid more work or find excuses. 3. I will never rush into a job without a lifetime of consideration. 4. I shall meet all of my deadlines directly in proportion to the […]...
11. Перевод слова labor Labor – труд, работа Перевод слова Labor of many moons – работа на большой срок labor certification – справка о наличии профессии labor-intensive commodity – трудоемкий товар labor hours contract – контракт с оплатой рабочего времени She had a difficult Labor. У нее был нелегкий труд. He rested from his Labors. Он отдыхал от своих […]...
12. The Australian way After working for years, a hooker finally retired and, being afraid of spending the rest of her life alone, she decided to marry. She had been with so many perverted men over the years that she felt she needed a change and would only get one by marrying a virgin male near her age. She […]...
13. Business one-liners 01 A President of a democracy is a man who is always ready, willing, and able to lay down your life for his country. A backscratcher will always find new itches; a brown-noser will always find new sense. A bad day fishing is better than a good day at work. A bird in the bush usually […]...
14. The math one liners Math problems? Call 1-800-[(10x)(13i)^2]-[sin(xy)/2.362x]. If parallel lines meet at infinity – infinity must be a very noisy place with all those lines crashing together! Maths Teacher: Now suppose the number of sheep is x… Student: Yes sir, but what happens if the number of sheep is not x? Zenophobia: the irrational fear of convergent sequences. […]...
15. Business one-liners 02 A committee is a group that keeps minutes and loses hours. – Milton Berle A committee is twelve men doing the work of one. A conclusion is the place where you got tired of thinking. A consensus means that everyone agrees to say collectively what no one believes individually. – Abba Eban A conservative is […]...
16. One liners about food The snack bar next door to an atom smasher was called “The Fission Chips.” On April Fools Day, a mother put a fire cracker under the pancakes. She blew her stack. A new chef from India was fired a week after starting the job. He keep favoring curry. A couple of kids tried using pickles […]...
17. Перевод слова physical Physical – физический, материальный Перевод слова The physical world – материальный мир physical body – физическое тело physical disability – физическая нетрудоспособность physical endurance – физическая выносливость The Physical did not rule in her nature. Материальное не доминировало в ее натуре. Physical activity helps burn up calories. Занятия спортом помогают сжигать калории. His Physical and […]...
18. Значение идиомы go from strength to strength [go from strength to strength] {v. phr.} To move forward, increasing one’s fame, power, or fortune in a series of successfulachievements. Our basketball team has gone from strength tostrength....
19. Значение идиомы on the strength of [on the strength of] {prep.} With faith or trust in; dependingupon; with the support of. On the strength of Jim’s promise toguide us, we decided to climb the mountain. Bill started arestaurant on the strength of his experience as a cook in the army....
20. Перевод слова iron Iron – железо; сила, твердость; утюжить, гладить Перевод слова Muscles of iron – стальные мускулы to rule with a rod of iron – править железной рукой the iron years of war – суровые годы войны to convert iron into steel – обращать железо в сталь the shirt is already ironed – рубашка уже выглажена Have […]...
21. Organic honey is a sweet success for Cuba as other bee populations suffer When the Caribbean state was no longer able to afford pesticides – which have been linked with declining bee populations – it made a virtue out of a necessity. Long known for its cigars and rum, Cuba has added organic honey to its list of key agricultural exports, creating a buzz among farmers as pesticide […]...
22. Перевод слова chemistry Chemistry – химия Перевод слова Organic chemistry – органическая химия agricultural chemistry – агрохимия chemistry experiment – химический опыт She professes organic Chemistry. Она преподает органическую химию. The Chemistry test was a bear. Тест по химии был очень трудным. Chemistry is a closed book to me. Химия для меня – это закрытая книга....
23. Friends Don’t Let Friends Walk Through Revolving Doors Alone What it says about your friendship when you find yourself squished into a revolving-door with a companion. “Great works are often born on the street-corner or in a restaurant’s revolving door,” said Albert Camus, and a recent study shows that he was on to something. The revolving door is not just the accidental setting for […]...
24. Whoah! Single men wash their sheets’four times a year’ It’s a discovery no woman wants to hear – the average single male changes his sheets just four times a year. While they strip their beds every 3.1 months on average, unattached women change their linen every two-and-a-half weeks – or 26 times a year – a survey found. The grubbiest group for keeping sheets […]...
25. Значение идиомы be in labor [be in labor] {v. phr.} To be in parturition; experience the contractions of child birth. Vane had been in labor for eight hours before her twin daughters were finally born....
26. Saxophone Q: What is the difference between a saxophone and a chainsaw? A: It’s all in the grip. Q: What is the difference between a lawnmower and a soprano sax? A: You can tune the lawnmower and the owner’s neighbors don’t mind if you don’t return the sax when you borrow it. Q: What is the […]...
27. Значение идиомы labor movement [labor movement] {n.} Groups which form, strengthen, and increasemembership in labor unions. His father was connected with the labormovement in the 1920’s....
28. Значение идиомы labor of love [labor of love] {n. phr.} Something done for personal pleasure andnot pay or profit. Building the model railroad was a labor of lovefor the retired engineer....
29. 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 […]...
30. Значение идиомы walking papers [walking papers] or [walking orders] also [walking ticket] {n.},{informal} A statement that you are fired from your job; dismissal. The boss was not satisfied with Paul’s work and gave him his walkingpapers. George is out of work. He picked up his walking ticketlast Friday....
31. Guitar Q: How do you make him stop playing? A: Put notes on it! Q: What did the guitar say to the guitarist? A: Pick on someone your own size! Q: What’s the definition of a minor second? A: Two lead guitarists playing in unison. Q: What do you call two guitarists playing in unison? A: […]...
32. College Dorm On the first day of college, the Dean addressed the students, pointing out some of the rules: “The female dormitory will be out-of-bounds for all male students, and the male dormitory to the female students. Anybody caught breaking this rule will be fined $20 the first time.” He continued, “Anybody caught breaking this rule the […]...
33. An Other one Three old guys are out walking. First one says, ‘Windy, isn’t it?’ Second one says, ‘No, it’s Thursday!’ Third one says, ‘So am I. Let’s go get a beer.’ A man was telling his neighbor, ‘I just bought a new hearing aid. It cost me four thousand dollars, but it’s state of the art. It’s […]...
34. Pray hard A lady goes to her parish priest one day and tells him, “Father, I have a problem. I have two female parrots but they only know how to say one thing.” “What do they say?” the priest inquired. “They say, ‘Hi, we’re prostitutes. Do you want to have some fun?” “That’s obscene!” the priest exclaimed, […]...
35. Paying bills Walking up to a department store’s fabric counter, a pretty girl asked, “I want to buy this material for a new dress. How much does it cost?” “Only one kiss per yard, ” replied the smirking male clerk. “That’s fine,” replied the girl. “I’ll take ten yards.” With expectation and anticipation written all over his […]...
36. Перевод сленгового выражения pump iron, значение и пример использования Сленговое выражение: pump iron Перевод: поднимать гири, штангу; “качаться”, заниматься культуризмом для формирования мышечной массы Пример: On Saturday mornings, Tom is usually down at the YMCA pumping iron. В субботу утром Том обычно ходит в ИМКА, где он тягает штангу. Let’s go to the gym and pump some iron. Пошли покачаемся в спортзал....
37. Перевод слова change Change – менять, изменять Перевод слова Change of weather – перемена погоды change of scene – перемена обстановки marked change – значительные перемены Can you Change the baby? Ты не мог бы поменять подгузник? The car needs an oil Change. Этот автомобиль нуждается в замене масла. He Changed his name Он изменил свое имя....
38. Значение идиомы add up to [add up to] {v.} 1. To make a total of; amount to. The bill added up to $12.95. 2. {informal} To mean; result in. The rain, the mosquitoes, and the heat added up to a spoiled vacation....
39. Значение идиомы walking encyclopedia [walking encyclopedia] {n. phr.} A polymath; a person very wellversed in a number of different disciplines. My uncle is averitable walking encyclopedia when it comes to the history of WorldWar II. Contrast: WALKING DICTIONARY....
40. Значение идиомы hard-fisted [hard-fisted] {adj.} 1. Able to do hard physical labor; strong. Jack’s uncle was a hard-fisted truck driver with muscles of steel. 2. Not gentle or easy-going; tough; stern. The new teacher was ahard-fisted woman who would allow no nonsense. 3. Stingy or mean; notgenerous with money. The hard-fisted banker refused to lend Mr. Jones more […]...