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1. The Stock Market Heather: What’s the matter? You look terrible. Paul: Haven’t you seen the paper? The Stock market went down a lot yesterday. The NASDAQ is down 100 points and the Dow is down 30! My Portfolio is in big trouble. Heather: I knew you had some Stock options in this company, but I didn’t know you […]...
2. Значение идиомы drag on the market [drag on the market] {n. phr.} An article for which the demand has fallen off thus causing an oversupply. Your type of word processor went out of style and is now a drag on the market....
3. Перевод слова market Market – рынок, торговля Перевод слова Covered market – крытый рынок the market in wool – торговля шерстью a dull market – вялая торговля to dominate the market – доминировать на рынке The Market is active. Рыночные цены высоки. The Market is uncertain. Состояние рынка нестабильно. The tone of the Market is dull. Настроение рынка […]...
4. Значение идиомы in the market for [in the market for] {adj. phr.} Wishing to buy; ready to buy. Mr. Jones is in the market for a new car. People are always inthe market for entertainment....
5. Значение идиомы play the market [play the market] {v. phr.} To try to make money on the stockmarket by buying and selling stocks, John lost all his savingsplaying the market. Sometimes Mr. Smith makes a lot of money whenhe plays the market, and sometimes he loses....
6. Значение идиомы on the market [on the market] {adj. phr.} For sale. In the summer many freshvegetables are on the market. The Goodwins put their house on themarket in January, but they did not sell it till August....
7. Stock market report Today’s Stock Market Report: Helium was up, feathers were down. Paper was stationary. Fluorescent tubing was dimmed in light trading. Knives were up sharply. Cows steered into a bull market. Pencils lost a few points. Hiking equipment was trailing. Elevators rose, while escalators continued their slow decline. Weights were up in heavy trading. Light switches […]...
8. Значение идиомы flea market [flea market] {n. phr.} A place where antiques, second-hand things, and cheap articles are sold, and especially one in the open air. The local antique dealers held a flea market and fair on thehigh-school athletic field. There are many outdoor flea markets inEurope....
9. Диалог на английском языке с переводом “On the market” Monty Монти Well that was a frustrating customer visit. Да уж, ну и разочаровала же меня эта встреча с клиентом. Jack Джек Really? You seemed to be away a long time. Didn’t you get an order? Серьезно? Тебя довольно долго не было. И что, заказ так и не оформили? Monty Монти No, I didn’t. The […]...
10. Перевод идиомы flea market, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: flea market Перевод: блошиный рынок; место, где продаются старые и подержанные вещи Пример: We went to a flea market last Saturday to try and buy some dishes. В прошлую субботу мы ходили на блошиный рынок, чтобы купить несколько тарелок....
11. Перевод слова goods Goods – товары, вещи Перевод слова The bulk of the goods – основная масса товаров comprehensive range of goods and services – полный ассортимент товаров и услуг to declare goods at the customs – декларировать товары на таможне Part of the Goods perished. Часть товаров испортилась. Please advise us when the Goods reach you. Пожалуйста, […]...
12. Getting Through on the Phone I have been trying to get a meeting with the CEO of Medofact to talk about a Partnership between our company and theirs. But I’ve had a hard time trying to Get through on the phone. First, there was the phone tree. I had to go through three Menus before I got the Option to […]...
13. There was a boy who worked in the produce section of the market There was a boy who worked in the produce section of the market. One day, a man came in and asked to buy half a head of lettuce. The boy told him that they only sold whole heads of lettuce, but the man replied that he did not need a whole head, but only a […]...
14. Значение идиомы there is more than one way to get a pig to market [there is more than one way to get a pig to market] or [flay a fox]or [skin a cat] There are always new and different ways to accomplisha difficult task. – A proverb. “‘How did you get Tommy to study sohard?” Eleanor asked. “I simply disconnected the television set,”Tommy’s mother answered. “There’s more than one […]...
15. Two nuns turn up at the fruit market and ask the veggie man Two nuns turn up at the fruit market and ask the veggie man for 120 cucumbers. The guy advises: “Sisters, if you buy 3 crates, that’s 150, you’ll get a 25% discount!” The nuns look at each other, and after a prolonged period of thinking one whispers to the other: “We could eat the 30, […]...
16. Dealing With Corrupt Officials Vera: I can’t believe that Stan has been Arrested. I know that he wasn’t always On the up-and-up, but he’s being Accused of influence peddling and taking Bribes. Keigo: Stan has been getting Kickbacks for years. Everybody knew that if you wanted to get what you wanted from this department, you had To grease Stan’s […]...
17. Microsoft Market Penetration Microsoft Market Penetration -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- INTRODUCING CONTRACEPTIVE98 ! ! ! Microsoft Corporation has taken another step toward dominating every aspect of American life with the introduction of Contraceptive98, a suite of applications designed for users who engage in sex. Microsoft has been a pioneer in peer-to-peer connectivity and plug and play. It believes these technologies will […]...
18. Delaying Making a Decision Thomas: You’ve Hemmed and hawed for weeks. It’s time to make a decision. Eugenia: I know, but I need To sleep on it. This is a very big decision. Thomas: You’ve Dragged your feet for far too long. Are you having Second thoughts? Eugenia: No, no second thoughts. I just want to be Absolutely sure […]...
19. Dealing with Crises Teresa: Hey, where are you going? We have a meeting in 10 minutes. Adrian: I’m sorry. I’m going to have To postpone. I’m in the middle of Putting out fires and I’ve had To clear my schedule to deal with the latest Crisis. Teresa: Can I help? Adrian: I wish you could. With the new […]...
20. Three nuns went to a cucumber stand in an open market Three nuns went to a cucumber stand in an open market one day. They asked how much the cucumbers were. The merchant said that they were 4 for a dollar. The nuns said okay. The puzzled merchant asked why they needed four cucumbers when there were only three of them. A nun answered back, “Well, […]...
21. Фразовый глагол ‘LOOK’ c примерами Look after – присматривать за I look after the office when my colleagues are away on business. Look ahead – планировать In this business, it’s very difficult to look ahead and predict what will happen. Look at – взглянуть на… Could you look at my report and tell me if you think it’s OK? Look […]...
22. Dealing With a Mistake Boss: 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 […]...
23. Значение идиомы stone [stone] See: CAST THE FIRST STONE, HAVE A HEART OF STONE, KILL TWOBIRDS WITH ONE STONE, LEAVE NO STONE UNTURNED, PEOPLE WHO LIVE INGLASS HOUSES SHOULD NOT THROW STONES, ROLLING STONE GATHERS NO MOSS....
24. The Bachelor Diet Monday Breakfast – Who can eat Breakfast on a Monday? Swallow some toothpaste while brushing your teeth Lunch – Send your secretary out for six “gutbombers” – those little hamburgers that used to cost a dime but now cost sixty five cents. Also order French fries, a bowl of chilli, a soft drink and have […]...
25. The bachelor’s diet Bachelor’s Diet MONDAY: BREAKFAST – Who can eat breakfast on a Monday? Swallow some toothpaste while brushing your teeth LUNCH – Send your secretary out for six “gutbombers” those little hamburgers that used to cost a dime but now cost sixty five cents. Also order French fries, a bowl of chili, a soft drink and […]...
26. Перевод слова black Black – черный Перевод слова Black cloth – черное сукно black races – черные расы on the black market – на черном рынке The ceiling Blackened. Потолок почернел. That’s a Black augury! Это дурное предзнаменование! He had a Black suit on. На нем был черный костюм. Примеры из жизни “Люди в черном” (Men in Black) […]...
27. Dealing With an Angry Client Shawna: Hello, Shawna Davis. Monty: Hello, Shawna. This is Monty Lofti at BMC. I need to talk to you about our ad that ran in your newspaper yesterday. Shawna: Sure, Monty. Was there a problem? Monty: Yes, there Certainly was a problem. Instead of the picture of our model, there was a picture of a […]...
28. Dealing With Foot Problems Walt: What are you doing? Francesca: I’m selecting and organizing my photos for a Presentation. Walt: Oh, can I see? All of these photos are of feet! Francesca: Well, I am a Podiatrist and I’m giving a talk about foot conditions. Walt: Ew, some of these are really Disgusting! Francesca: You’re looking at some of […]...
29. Значение идиомы in the black [in the black] {adv.} or {adj. phr.}, {informal} In a successful orprofitable way; so as to make money. The big store was running inthe black. A business must stay in the black to keep on. Contrast: IN THE RED....
30. A Business Plan About a year ago, I came up with an idea that I thought would Revolutionize the way people sell their Goods on the Internet. After a lot of planning, I decided to try to attract Investors by developing a Business plan. I got some advice from my friend Steve who is a very successful Entrepreneur. […]...
31. Перевод идиомы black and white / black or white, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: black and white / black or white Перевод: черно-белое, черное и белое, черное или белое; что-либо с четкой градацией – черное и белое, хорошее и плохое, да или нет, и т. п., без промежуточных градаций Пример: It’s not a simple black and white issue. Это сложный вопрос, на него нет однозначного ответа, да или […]...
32. Значение идиомы do the business [do the business] {v. phr.}, {informal} To do what is needed or wanted; get the job done; take proper action. The boys had trouble in rolling the stone, but four of them did the business. When the little boy cut his finger a bandage did the business....
33. Using Visuals in a Presentation Rosa: Thanks a lot for offering to give me some Pointers on how to use Visuals for my presentation. I’ve never given a presentation like this before. Milo: I’m glad I can help. What do you plan to use? Rosa: Well, I plan to show these Slides for the first part of the talk. First, […]...
34. Labour Market – Рынок труда In the modern world with new inventions, discoveries and development of new technology some professions that were not popular several years ago get more and more job opportunities. Recently even a number of new jobs have appeared. For example, a brand-manager is a person responsible for promotion of the companies brand and creation of company’s […]...
35. Перевод слова entire Entire – полный, целый Перевод слова The entire country – вся страна the entire world – целый мир, весь свет entire contract – неделимый договор Have you drunk the Entire bottle? Вы выпили всю бутылку? He willed his Entire estate to her. Он завещал ей все свое состояние. The war affected an Entire generation of […]...
36. Going Out of Business Julianne: I’m really glad to be back in Macville. What happened to the market that used to be here? Helio: Oh, it Went belly up. It Struggled for many years. The owners tried To downsize and reduced the space they were renting, but they had To throw in the towel when they got into Debt. […]...
37. Bad Manners at a Business Lunch Yolanda: I will never invite George to another business lunch with Clients again! Sunan: Why, what happened? Yolanda: George has the worst Manners of anyone I know. First of all, he was ten minutes late. And as soon as he sat down, his cell phone rang and he answered it! Sunan: Maybe it was an […]...
38. Eating a School Lunch Chris: What are you doing? Let’s get into the hot Lunch line. Sybil: See this Lunchbox? My mom made me Brown-bag it today. She says that the lunches served at school aren’t Nutritious enough. Chris: That Sucks. What did she make you? Sybil: A salad. Chris: Oh, Gross. I really feel sorry for you. What […]...
39. Значение идиомы get the goods on [get the goods on] or [have the goods on] {v. phr.}, {slang} Tofind out true and, often, bad information about; discover what iswrong with; be able to prove the guilt of. Tell the truth, Johnny. We know who your girl is because we’ve got the goods on you. Thepolice had the goods on the burglar […]...
40. Describing Brisk and Slow Business Clint: Anya! Long time no see. Let me buy you a drink. I’m celebrating. Anya: Oh, yeah? What’s the good news? Clint: My company has had a Banner month. Since we Launched our new Line of software, we’re having trouble Keeping up with demand. Every product is Flying off the shelves. Anya: Wow, that’s great […]...