Complimenting Your Host

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1. Dealing With a MistakeBoss: What is going on here?! Jenny: There was a Miscommunication. Boss: A miscommunication?! There are 16 Copiers in this office. Who ordered 16 copiers? Jenny: No one did. Clearly Wires got crossed somewhere. I’ll try To get to the bottom of this, but the copiers will be removed before lunch. Boss: I can’t even ... Читать далее...
2. Перевод слова approveApprove — одобрять Перевод слова To approve a label — утвердить ярлык approve the budget — одобрить бюджет approve a schedule — утверждать график I don’t Approve of your friends. Мне не нравятся твои друзья. They Approved the terms of contract. Они согласовали условия контракта. I can’t Approve your plan. Я не могу утвердить ваш ... Читать далее...
3. Getting Immunizations Required by SchoolsJonas: Hi, Jenny. Are you getting your kids ready for school, too? Jenny: Yes, as you can see, we’re buying lots of school supplies. Jonas: Did you get the school letter reminding parents to submit proof of Immunization before the first day of school? I know that your youngest is starting school this year. Jenny: ... Читать далее...
4. Text MessagingI was supposed to meet Jenny at the library, but I was late. Jenny Texted me: «I M @ lib wher r u?» I’m not very good at texting so I used a Template to say I was going to be late. When I arrived at the library, Jenny laughed at me because she knew ... Читать далее...
5. Flying on a Budget AirlineAnton: It’s amazing that we were able to get these airline tickets so cheaply. Federica: It’s great, isn’t it? We can fly to Lawrence City for a fun weekend. Let’s Check in using this Kiosk. Anton: Hmm, this is asking me to pay $50 to bring a piece of luggage aboard. I didn’t know there ... Читать далее...
6. Talking About WealthAnton: Look at that guy. He’s been in town two weeks and he’s already Throwing his money around. Vanessa: You know as well as I do that Money talks. He’s just trying To make a splash in the business community. Anton: If that were all he was doing then I wouldn’t say anything, but he’s ... Читать далее...
7. Fearing BioterrorismNatalie: Why are you wearing that Gas mask? Anton: I’m getting used to it. If we ever have a Bioterrorist attack, I’ll be ready. Want to try one on? Natalie: No, thanks. If we get involved in Biological warfare, I think we’ll have some Warning. Anton: That’s what you think. Airborne toxins, Bacteria, or Viruses ... Читать далее...
8. Перевод слова cameraCamera — фотоаппарат Перевод слова Automatic camera — автоматический фотоаппарат to load a camera — зарядить фотоаппарат compact camera — небольшой фотоаппарат, мыльница digital camera — цифровой фотоаппарат Don’t jump the Camera. Не трясите фотоаппарат. The Camera never lies. Камера никогда не лжет. Lights, Camera, action! Свет, камера, мотор! Интересные факты В русском языке слово ... Читать далее...
9. Profit and LossDolores: Manuel in accounting is supposed to help me with this report, but he called in sick today! I can’t believe my luck. He’s supposed to be Training me in and he’s left me Holding the bag. Anton: Let me see if I can help. Dolores: I’m supposed to use the information from this Profit ... Читать далее...
10. A bar nameA guy walks into a store and says to the managaer «why doesn’t your store have a name», the store manager says «I haven’t thought of one yet but I think u can help me, what’s your girlfriend’s name.» The guy says «Jenny» then the store owner says «What’s do you like most about Jenny» ... Читать далее...
11. Перевод слова spreadSpread — распространение, рост, увеличение Перевод слова The spread of an elastic material — растяжимость эластичного материала to spread concrete — распределять бетон to spread discord — сеять вражду He Spread his arms wide. Он широко раскинул руки. The bird Spread its wings. Птица расправила крылья. Spread the toast thinly with jam. Намажьте поджаренный хлеб ... Читать далее...
12. Диалог на английском языке с переводом «What a bargain»Jenny Дженни Look what I’ve got. Смотри, что я у меня есть. Fay Фей Wow, that’s the snazziest looking handbag I’ve ever seen. Where did you get it? Ух ты, это самая шикарная сумочка из всех, что я видела. Где ты ее взяла? Jenny Дженни I got it in Paris on my last trip. В ... Читать далее...
13. Перевод слова gladGlad — довольный, радостный, веселый Перевод слова I’m glad to hear it — рад это слышать glad I wasn’t there — рад, что меня там не было glad countenance — веселое лицо I am so Glad to see you. Я так рад тебя видеть. What a warm, Glad summer! Какое теплое приятное лето! I was ... Читать далее...
14. Перевод слова hostHost — хозяин, принимающая сторона Перевод слова Host country — принимающая страна to host the VIP’s around the town — показывать город важным гостям to host a reception — быть хозяином на вечере Who will play Host to the next Olympic Games? Какой город будет принимать следующую Олимпиаду? We were very well Hosted and even ... Читать далее...
15. Фразовый глагол approve of — перевод и значение, пример использованияФразовый глагол: approve of Перевод: одобрять (морально), поддерживать Пример: I don’t approve of your foul language. Я не одобряю твоих сквернословий. Everybody approved of his decision to become a painter. Все поддержали его решение стать художником....
16. Using a CameraIngrid: I don’t mind lending you my Camera for the trip, but first, let me show you how to use it. Deng: No need to do that. I took a Photography class in high school, and I pretty much know all there is to know about taking pictures. Ingrid: Wasn’t that a long time ago? ... Читать далее...
17. Taking PhotographsRyan: Stop Mugging for the camera and stand Still! Katrina: I’ve been standing still for 10 minutes, while you’ve been setting up the Shot. I have to do something. This is boring! Ryan: I almost have the Settings right. Okay, let’s try a shot. Say “cheese.” Katrina: Cheese. Ryan: Oh, you look Washed out in ... Читать далее...
18. Getting MuggedVanessa: Stop thief! Police Officer: What happened? Vanessa: I just got Mugged. That guy stole my Purse, Jewelry, camera – all of my Valuables! Police Officer: Were you wearing Flashy jewelry and carrying an expensive camera? Those are big Enticements for muggers. Vanessa: I didn’t have anything on that was flashy and I was Minding ... Читать далее...
19. Taking PicturesMy nephew’s wedding is Coming up This Saturday, and I thought it would be nice to take some Candids for the Happy couple. My wife, who’s the Photographer in the family, wasn’t around today, so I decided to Strike out on my own and Head off to the camera shop. I love to shop for ... Читать далее...
20. A dyslexic nurseTwo doctors were in a hospital hallway one day complaining about Nurse Jenny. «She’s incredibly dumb. She does everything absolutely backwards.» said one doctor. «Just last week, I told her to give a patient 2 milligrams of percocet every 10 hours. She gave him 10 milligrams every 2 hours. He nearly died on us!» The ... Читать далее...
21. Значение идиомы glad hand[glad hand] {n.}, {informal} A friendly handshake; a warm greeting. Father went to the front door to give Uncle Fred the glad hand whenhe arrived. The politician went down the street on election daygiving everyone the glad hand....
22. Значение идиомы dish the dirt[dish the dirt] {v. phr.}, {slang} To gossip, to spread rumors about others. Stop dishing the dirt. Sally, it’s really quite unbecoming!...
23. Перевод слова stopStop — остановить; остановка, пауза, прекращение Перевод слова A dead stop — резкая остановка to stop haemorrhage — останавливать кровотечение to stop a leakage — устранять утечку Do Stop talking. Замолчи же. Stop acting a fool. Перестань строить из себя шута. Stop talking! Перестаньте разговаривать!...
24. Experiencing Motion SicknessAshley: You don’t look so good. What’s wrong? Terrell: I felt Motion sickness watching that movie. The camera Jerked around and it made me Dizzy. Ashley: It didn’t bother me. The Hand-held camera used to film the movie had that Effect on you? Terrell: I’m Susceptible to motion sickness. You should see me on a ... Читать далее...
25. Перевод слова automaticAutomatic — автоматический Перевод слова Automatic machine — автомат an automatic response — непроизвольная реакция automatic camera — автоматический фотоаппарат She set the camera on Automatic. Она установила камеру на автоматический режим. I had never handled an Automatic shift gear. Я никогда не имел дела с автоматической коробкой передач....
26. Using a SmartphoneHitomi: What are you Unboxing? Jason: This is my new Smartphone. It has Every feature under the sun! Hitomi: Every feature? Jason: It has a high quality Camera and Video camera, and it’s a Videophone. It has a great GPS program, too. The Touch-screen and the Keyboard are easy to use and everything is so ... Читать далее...
27. Giving ComplimentsA friend from work, Nia, Asked a few of us over to her apartment to watch the game this Sunday and I was really nervous. I’ve always liked Nia and I was hoping we could Be more than friends. My brother, Charlie, said that if I really liked her, I should be sure to give ... Читать далее...
28. Getting Standard Medical Test ResultsJudith: I had my Annual physical two weeks ago and I just got a copy of the Lab results, but I can’t figure out what they mean. Steven: Let me take a look. The results of your blood tests are good. Your Cholesterol is within the normal Range, your Glucose levels are fine, your Hormone ... Читать далее...
29. Значение идиомы with open arms[with open arms] {adv. phr.} 1. With the arms spread wide forhugging or catching. When Father came home from work, little Sallyran out to meet him with open arms. Dick stood under the windowwith open arms, and Jean dropped the bag of laundry down to him. 2.With words or actions showing that you are glad ... Читать далее...
30. Reporting Damaged LuggageI picked up my Luggage off of the Baggage carousel and noticed that the Handle was broken and some of my clothes were falling out of the open Zipper. The bag looked like it had been Mishandled, but could someone have Tampered with it, too? I went to the baggage claim office to report what ... Читать далее...
31. Riding in a LimousineMandy: Whoo! Whoo! Theo: Hey, get down from there. You shouldn’t be sticking your head out of the Sunroof. Mandy: I just wanted to get some air. This Stretch limo is amazing. Theo: Well, I thought I’d rent one and take you to the Prom in style. Mandy: This is The height of luxury. You’ve ... Читать далее...
32. Feeling Restless and JumpyAdam: Sit still and stop Bouncing your leg like that! Ellen: Sorry, I didn’t realize I was doing it. I’m just a little jittery. Adam: Well, try to Chill out. We’re supposed to be studying and your Restlessness is Distracting. Ellen: I can’t help it. I’m like this because I had a lot of coffee. ... Читать далее...
33. Значение идиомы give the glad eye[give the glad eye] {v. phr.}, {slang} To give awelcoming look as if saying «come over here, I want to talk to you.» I was surprised when Joe gave me the glad eye....
34. Значение идиомы on the sly[on the sly] {adv. phr.} So that other people won’t know; secretly. The boys smoked on the sly. Mary’s mother did not approve oflipstick, but Mary used it on the sly....
35. Handling a Traffic StopI was having a great day until I saw the police car behind me with its loud Siren and lights Flashing. I Pulled off the road and waited for the officer to approach my car. Officer: May I see your Driver’s license, proof of insurance, and Car registration, please? Lindsay: Let me get them out ... Читать далее...
36. Значение идиомы have none of[have none of] {v. phr.} To refuse to approve or allow. Theteacher said she would have none of Mike’s arguing. When thefullback refused to obey the captain, the captain said he would havenone of that....
37. Newer homes and furniture burn faster, giving you less time to escape a fireResearch shows that 30 years ago, you had about about 17 minutes to escape a house fire. Today it’s down to 3 or 4 minutes. The reason: Newer homes and the furniture inside them actually burn faster. A lot faster. To demonstrate, Rossen Reports went to Underwriters Laboratories in Chicago, where two rooms were built ... Читать далее...
38. A Family Road TripOur family decided to take a Road trip across the country this year. The kids were really excited and my oldest son wanted to help Navigate. Before the trip, we looked at the Road maps and decided on our Route and the Points of interest we would try to see. Since we wouldn’t be taking ... Читать далее...
39. От фотографа до затвора. Photography — подборка слов для профессионалов и любителей фотографииВсе еще не верите, что селфи могут быть высокопрофессиональными? На этом автопортрете изображена американская фотохудожница Вивиан Майер. Вооружайтесь профессиональными камерами, нашей подборкой слов и вперед вершить историю в мире фотоискусства. Mirorless camera/ EVIL (Electronic Viewfinder Interchangable Lenscamera) Camera — беззеркальный фотоаппарат Bridge camera — псевдозеркальный фотоаппарат SD (Secure Digital Memory Card) — портативная флеш-карта памяти ... Читать далее...
40. Перевод идиомы as such, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: as such Перевод: как таковой, по существу Пример: As such, I will not be able to approve your application for a loan. По существу, я не смогу одобрить ваше заявление на заем....