During the World War II

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1. The three survivors of the shipwreckThe three survivors of the shipwreck were being driven mad by hunger. The Irishman, an expert navigator, told the others that if they could row the lifeboat for three more days they could make landfall. The Pole, the ship’s doctor, said that they could not possibly last that long, that there was only one solution ... Читать далее...
2. Red shirtLong ago, when sailing ships ruled the waves, a captain and his crew were in danger of being boarded by a pirate ship. As the crew became frantic, the captain bellowed to his First Mate, «Bring me my red shirt!» The First Mate quickly retrieved the captain’s red shirt, which the captain put on and ... Читать далее...
3. Перевод слова warshipWarship — военный корабль Перевод слова Armour-clad warship — броненосец a battle-scarred warship — поврежденный в бою военный корабль captain of a warship — командир военного судна A fully functional Omec Warship could destroy the entire Votanis Collective. Исправный военный корабль омеков может уничтожить Коллегию Вотанов целиком. Our children have never seen a helicopter gunship, ... Читать далее...
4. Battles on the seaThe 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 ... Читать далее...
5. Перевод слова crewCrew — судовая команда, экипаж Перевод слова Disreputable crew — дурная компания footplate crew — паровозная бригада trouble crew — аварийная команда How many go to a Crew with you, captain? Из скольких человек состоит ваша команда, капитан? The Crew was ordered to man the lifeboats. Команде было приказано занять места в шлюпках. One of ... Читать далее...
6. Japan’s quality standardThis speaks a lot about the Japanese quality standards and also cultural misunderstandings. They’re still laughing about this at IBM. Apparently the computer giant decided to have some parts manufactured in Japan as a trial project. In the specifications, they set out that they will accept three defective parts per 10,000 . When the delivery ... Читать далее...
7. A disabled sea captainAn old sea captain with one wooden leg, one hook replacing a missing hand, and one missing eye goes into a bar. The sailor sitting next to him says, «You’re really in bad shape. What happened to your leg?» «I fell overboard,» says the Captain, «and before my mates could pull me aboard, a shark ... Читать далее...
8. A New Year’s CruiseMy friends and I decided to do something a little different this year. Instead of going to a crowded club or throwing a party on New Year’s Eve, we decided to take a Harbor cruise instead. The cruise would be four hours long, and it included dinner, music, dancing, and a great view of the ... Читать далее...
9. Перевод слова headingHeading — название, заголовок; направление, курс Перевод слова Feature heading — предметный заголовок chapter heading — название главы to fly a heading of — лететь курсом на to set the heading — задавать курс The bus is Heading toward town. Автобус движется в сторону города. The Fram lay moored with her bow Heading west. Фрам ... Читать далее...
10. Submarine humor & funSubmarines are safer than airplanes. Proof in the fact is there are more airplanes in the water than submarines in the air! — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — ... Читать далее...
11. Magician and ParrotMagician and Parrot A magician was working on a cruise ship in the Caribbean. The audience would be different each week, so the magician allowed himself to do the same tricks over and over again. There was only one problem: The captain’s parrot saw the shows each week and began to understand how the magician ... Читать далее...
12. This lady who was living in New York City had to get backThis lady who was living in New York City had to get back to her old country but she was broke. One day she wandered down to the docks and spotted a worker getting ready to load supplies onto a boat. «Please I need to get back to England» she pleaded. «If you sneak me ... Читать далее...
13. Значение идиомы world[world] See: COME UP IN THE WORLD or RISE IN THE WORLD, DEAD TO THEWORLD, FOR ALL THE WORLD, IN A WORLD OF ONE’S OWN or IN A WORLD BYONESELF, IN THE WORLD, LOOK AT THE WORLD THROUGH ROSE-COLORED GLASSES, NOT FOR THE WORLD, ON TOP OF THE WORLD or SITTING ON TOP OF THE ... Читать далее...
14. A merchant captain and several of his officersA merchant captain and several of his officers were returning to the ship after a big night ashore. As they climbed the gangway the captain threw up all over himself. Pointing to an apprentice seaman above him he shouted, «Give that man five days in the brig for vomiting on me!» The following morning the ... Читать далее...
15. Japanese management lectureFour corporate presidents, one English, one French, one Japanese and one American, were on their way to an international business conference when they were kidnapped by terrorists and taken to a secret hideout. «You, your companies, and you countries are enemies of the Revolution,» screamed the terrorist leader, «and you’re going to be executed! Do ... Читать далее...
16. Значение идиомы third world[third world] {n.} 1. The countries not aligned with either theformer U. S. S. R.-dominated Communist bloc or the U. S. A.-dominatedcapitalist countries. New Zealand made a move toward third countrystatus when it disallowed American nuclear submarines in its harbors. 2. The developing nations of the world where the industrial revolutionhas not yet been completed. ... Читать далее...
17. Значение идиомы heave to[heave to] {v.} To bring a ship to a stop; bring a sailing ship toa standstill by setting the sails in a certain way. «Heave to!» thecaptain shouted to his crew. We fired a warning shot across thefront of the pirate ship to make her heave to....
18. No exitAn airline captain was breaking in a very pretty new blonde stewardess; the route they were flying had a stay-over in another city. Upon their arrival the captain showed the stewardess the best place for airline personnel to eat, shop and stay overnight. The next morning as the pilot was preparing the crew for the ... Читать далее...
19. Three people were standing on the TitanicThree people were standing on the Titanic, An American, a Brit and an belgian. It was almost sinking. The captain told everyone to go into the liveboats. The Brit yelled «Women and children first». The American said «Screw the women and children» and the Belgian answered «Huh, do we have enough time left to do ... Читать далее...
20. All the sameAn airplane takes off from the airport. The Captain is Jewish and the First Officer is Chinese. It’s the first time they’ve flown together and it’s obvious, by the silence, that they don’t get along. After thirty minutes, the Jewish Captain mutters: «I don’t like Chinese.» The First Officer replies: «Oooooh, no like Chinese? Why ... Читать далее...
21. Finish overseas tourA 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 ... Читать далее...
22. Перевод слова worldWorld — мир, земля, планета, всемирный Перевод слова To come into the world — появиться на свет, родиться a citizen of the world — гражданин мира, космополит the great brains of the world — великие умы человечества All the World’s a stage. Весь мир — театр. His World is a very narrow one. Его кругозор ... Читать далее...
23. Пословица / поговорка it takes all kinds to make a world / it takes all sorts to make a world — перевод и значение, пример использованияПословица / поговорка: it takes all kinds to make a world / it takes all sorts to make a world Перевод: люди всякие бывают; все люди разные Эквивалент в русском языке: о вкусах не спорят Пример: The woman was wearing very strange clothes. It seems that it takes all kinds to make a world. Эта ... Читать далее...
24. There was three guys, one with a rubberThere was three guys, one with a rubber dick, one with a wooden dick, and one with a nine foot dick. The guy with the rubber dick couldn’t have sex because it wasn’t hard. The guy with the wooden dick couldn’t have sex because the other person would get splinters. Finally, the third guy with ... Читать далее...
25. Значение идиомы square away[square away] {v. phr.} 1. To arrange the sails of a ship so thatthe wind blows from behind. The captain ordered the crew to squareaway and sail before the wind. 2. {informal} To put right for use oraction. — Often used in the passive or participle. The living roomwas squared away for the guests. Harry ... Читать далее...
26. TarantinoThis guy comes into a bar walks to the bartender and says» Bartender, I got a bet for you. I’ll bet you $300 that I can piss into that glass over there and not spill a drop.» The bartender looks at the glass. It’s 3 meters away. He says……»You’re telling me you’ll bet me $300 ... Читать далее...
27. Japan JokesThe Americans and the Japanese decided to engage in a competitive boat race. Both teams practiced hard and long to reach their peak performance. On the big day they felt ready. The Japanese won by a mile. Afterward, the American team was discouraged by the loss. Morale sagged. Corporate management decided that the reason for ... Читать далее...
28. President Carter’s jokeIn an interview with David Letterman, Carter passed along an anecdote of a translation problem in Japan. Carter was speaking at a business lunch in Tokyo, where he decided to open his speech with a brief joke. He told the joke, then waited for the translator to announce the Japanese version. Even though the story ... Читать далее...
29. Перевод слова JapaneseJapanese — Японский; японец, японка Перевод слова The Japanese — японцы the mores and culture of the Japanese — нравы и культура японцев top-ranking Japanese university — один из лучших университетов Японии busload of Japanese tourists — полный автобус японских туристов They were overbid by a Japanese firm. Японская фирма перебила им цену. Japanese cars ... Читать далее...
30. The corporate boat raceAn American automobile company and a Japanese auto company decided to have a competitive boat race on the Detroit River. Both teams practiced hard and long to reach their peak performance. On the big day, they were as ready as they could be. The Japanese team won by a mile. Afterwards, the American team became ... Читать далее...
31. A couple was delighted when finally their long wait to adoptA couple was delighted when finally their long wait to adopt a baby came to an end. The adoption center called and told them they had a wonderful Japanese baby boy, and the couple took him without hesitation. On the way home from the adoption center, they stopped by the local college so they each ... Читать далее...
32. Значение идиомы in a world of one’s own[in a world of one’s own] or [in a world by oneself] 1. In theplace where you belong; in your own personal surroundings; apart fromother people. They are in a little world of their own in theirhouse on the mountain. 2a. In deep thought or concentration. Maryis in a world of her own when she ... Читать далее...
33. Значение идиомы open fire[open fire] {v. phr.} To begin shooting. The big warship turnedits guns toward the enemy ship and opened fire. When the policemancalled to the robber to stop, he turned and suddenly opened fire....
34. During World War II, Hitler told his Nazis to rapeDuring World War II, Hitler told his Nazis to rape as may French women as they could then say, «In nine months you will have a baby. Name it Adolf. Heil Hitler!» So a young Nazi soldier, eager to do his duty, dutifully went out and raped a pretty young French girl. He said, «In ... Читать далее...
35. Значение идиомы Tom, Dick, and Harry[Tom, Dick, and Harry] {n. phr.} People in general; anyone;everyone. — Usually preceded by «every» and used to show scorn ordisrespect. The drunk told his troubles to every Tom, Dick andHarry who passed by....
36. Значение идиомы weight of the world on one’s shoulders[weight of the world on one’s shoulders] or [world on one’sshoulders] or [world on one’s back] {n. phr.} A very heavy load ofworry or responsibility; very tired or worried behavior, as ifcarrying the world; behavior as if you are very important. Don’tlook as if you had the weight of the world on your shoulders, Henry, ... Читать далее...
37. Soap dispenserTwo priests are off to the showers late one night. They undress and step in the showers before they realize there is no soap. Father John says he has some soap in his room and goes to get it, not bothering to dress. He grabs two bars of soap in his hands and heads back ... Читать далее...
38. Military dolphins help defend the world’s largest stockpile of nuclear weaponsNaval Base Kitsap, a marine base 20 miles from Seattle, may be home to the world’s largest single-location arsenal of nuclear weapons, and it’s defended by dolphins trained by the US Navy. «Nearly one-quarter of America’s 9,962 nuclear weapons are now assigned to the Bangor submarine base on Hood Canal, 20 air miles northwest of ... Читать далее...
39. George Costanza’s Tips for Working Hard IGeorge Costanza’s Tips for Working Hard I Never walk down the hall without a document in your hands. People with documents in their hands look like hardworking employees heading for important meetings. People with nothing in their hands look like they’re heading for the cafeteria. People with a newspaper in their hand look like they’re ... Читать далее...
40. Hiding from the PoliceI read an article in the newspaper this morning about a man who had been On the lam for 12 years. He was Wanted by the police because they believed he had committed a murder. But before the man could go to trial, he Bolted and left the country. He has been on the “Most ... Читать далее...