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1. Disprove this! A case for the Third Universal Cardinal Rule of Thumb: Never be absolute, unless absolutely necessary: A linguistics professor was lecturing to his class one day. “In English,” he said,... ...
2. Перевод слова negative Negative – отрицательный, негативный Перевод слова Negative answer – отрицательный ответ negative sign – знак минус negative evidence – отсутствие положительных доказательств negative influence – дурное влияние The feedback about... ...
3. Test for being drunk A police officer pulls over this guy who had been weaving in and out of the lanes. He goes up to the guy’s window and says, “Sir, I need you... ...
4. Значение идиомы crew cut [crew cut] or [crew haircut] {n.} A boy’s or man’s hair style, cut so that the hair stands up in short, stiff bristle. Many boys like to get crew cuts... ...
5. A policeman pulls over a driver for swerving in and out A policeman pulls over a driver for swerving in and out of lanes on the highway. He tells the guy to blow a breath into a breathalyzer. “I can’t do... ...
6. Duties will be the same As a result of an internal investigation, one of the Duty Officer’s stunning, blonde staffers was transferred to an obscure base in Utah. The woman reported to her new Commanding... ...
7. Перевод слова crew Crew – 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,... ...
8. The company sergent is briefing the recruits The company sergent is briefing the recruits: “For the next ten weeks the commanding officer will be your father, and I will be your mother. Incidentally we are not married,... ...
9. Fucking onion – boy, I need some onion – sorry, mam, we don’t have onion at the moment – I don’t care, I need some onion – but mam, we don’t have... ...
10. Перевод слова attitude Attitude – позиция, отношение Перевод слова Attitude of mind – склад ума conscientious attitude – сознательное отношение lukewarm attitude – равнодушное отноше You need to change your bad Attitude. Вы... ...
11. Military work rules 1. Sickness: No excuses will be acceptable. We will no longer accept the Medical Officer’s statement as proof of illness as we believe that if you are able to go... ...
12. NOTIFICATION TO ALL STAFF REGARDING LANGUAGE It has been brought to our attention that some individuals have been using foul language during the execution of their duties. Due to complaints from managers who are more easily... ...
13. Значение идиомы absent without leave [absent without leave ] {adj.} Absent without permission; used mostly in the military. Jack left Fort Sheridan without asking his commanding officer, and was punished for going AWOL....
14. Перевод слова positive Positive – положительный, несомненный Перевод слова Positive proof – несомненное доказательство positive influence – позитивное, положительное влияние positive reaction to a suggestion – положительная реакция на предложение Two Positive charges... ...
15. Книги/ Books На английском языке Перевод на русский язык Books Книги Books play a very important role in my life. I think that modern life is impossible without reading. The more I... ...
16. During an Army war game During an Army war game, a commanding officer’s jeep got stuck in the mud. The C. O. saw some men lounging around nearby and asked them to help him get... ...
17. Перевод слова officer Officer – офицер, чиновник, должностное лицо Перевод слова Assistant officer – помощник должностного лица customs officer – таможенный чиновник non-combatant officer – офицер запаса flying control officer – диспетчер полетов... ...
18. A hearty breakfast A man goes into a greasy spoon-type cafe and he says, “I would like one of your special full English breakfasts”. “No problem.” Comes the greasy little fat girls reply... ...
19. Don’t say this to a cop The top 20 things not to say to a cop when he pulls you over. 20. I can’t reach my license unless you hold my beer. 19. Sorry officer, I... ...
20. A man is driving down the road for a long period of time A man is driving down the road for a long period of time. During his travel, he sees a priest with a gas can hitch hiking, so he gladly picks... ...
21. Значение идиомы short [short] See: CAUGHT SHORT, FALL SHORT, FOR SHORT, IN BRIEF or INSHORT, IN SHORT ORDER, IN SHORT SUPPLY, MAKE SHORT WORK OF, RUN SHORT, SELL SHORT, THE LONG AND THE... ...
22. A blonde walks into the police department looking for a job A blonde walks into the police department looking for a job. The officer wants to ask her a few questions…. Officer: What’s 2+2? Blonde: Ummmmm… 4! Officer: What’s the square... ...
23. Reading Comic Books Lee: What are you reading? Stan: It’s a Graphic novel. Lee: Graphic novel? You mean a Comic book? I thought you were too old for that sort of thing. Stan:... ...
24. Time for the wedding A police officer stopped a motorist who was speeding down Main Street. “But officer,” the man began, “I can explain.” “Just be quiet,” snapped the officer. “I’m going to let... ...
25. Traditions A man and a woman got married, and he told her : ” since you are my wife you should respect my traditions and habits…and i have 3 traditions. So,... ...
26. Too much speeding A police officer in a small town stopped a motorist who was speeding down Main Street. “But, officer,” the man began, “I can explain” “Just be quiet,” snapped the officer.... ...
27. Chief is at a wedding A police officer in a small town stopped a motorist who was speeding down Main Street. “But officer,” the man began, “I can explain.” “Just be quiet,” snapped the officer.... ...
28. Перевод слова check Check – проверять, сверять Перевод слова To check for errors – корректировать, исправлять to check an instrument – выверять прибор check ballot – проверочное голосование Hey, Check out that car!... ...
29. Bank Teller Bank Teller A middle aged man walks into the bank and says to the young teller, “I want to open a fucking checking account”. “Please sir”, she replies, “we can’t... ...
30. Перевод сленгового выражения hush-hush, значение и пример использования Сленговое выражение: hush-hush Сленговое выражение: hush-hush груб. Перевод: строго секретный, тайный Пример: The operation was so hush-hush that even the commanding officer didn’t know all of the details. Операция была... ...
31. Перевод слова hate Hate – ненавидеть, ненависть Перевод слова Steadfast hate – стойкая ненависть to hate hypocrisy – ненавидеть лицемерие hate each other cordially – ненавидеть друг друга лютой ненавистью He Hates his... ...
32. Tarantino This 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... ...
33. During the World War II During the World War II, an American warship was attacked by the Japanese. A torpedo was heading towards the ship and a hit seemed inevitable. So the captain told the... ...
34. Books and Libraries В топике Книги и библиотеки я рассказываю о нашей школьной библиотеке. Здесь я могу выбрать книги, чтобы подготовиться к урокам. При выборе книги, я обращаю внимание на обложку книги, ее... ...
35. Collection 05 Yours was an unnatural birth; you came from a human being. You have nothing to fear from my base instincts; its my finer ones that tell me to kill you.... ...
36. Touring Washington A blonde was visiting Washington, DC for the first time. She wanted to see the Capitol building. Unfortunately, she couldn’t find it, so she asked a police officer for directions,... ...
37. Getting a Traffic Ticket I was driving down the street when I saw a Police car behind me. Suddenly, it turned on its Siren. I realized that I was Being pulled over. Officer: Can... ...
38. Books and TV in my life – Книги и телевидение в моей жизни TV is very important thing in our life. We can say that TV is our eyes because TV helps us to know more about the world, about the others counties,... ...
39. Перевод сленгового выражения hate someone’s guts, значение и пример использования Сленговое выражение: hate someone’s guts Перевод: сильно ненавидеть, нелюбить кого-либо Синоним: hate someone with a passion Пример: I really hate his guts. Я его просто терпеть не могу....
40. Equal positive integers Theorem: All positive integers are equal. Proof: Sufficient to show that for any two positive integers, A and B, A = B. Further, it is sufficient to show that for... ...