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1. Значение идиомы high camp[high camp] {n.}, {slang}, {show business} 1. Kitsch, orpretentious material in bad taste that is still liked by higher classaudiences. «The Potsdam Quartet» is a play full of high camp. 2.An exaggerated movie or theater scene that loses believability. Scarecrow and Mrs. King and Sledge Hammer are so full of high campthat no sensible people ... Читать далее...
2. Basic Military CommandsMarta: What’s going on out here? What’s all that noise? Bruno: I’m putting the Troops through their Drills. Marta: Troops?! Bruno: Watch this. Hey, I didn’t tell you you could be At ease. Attention! Fall in. Forward, march! Marta: That’s great, but. . . Bruno: I’m not done. Let me show you what else these ... Читать далее...
3. British Military Officer Fitness ReportsThe British Military writes OFR’s (officer fitness reports). The form used for Royal Navy and Marines fitness reports is the S206. The following are actual excerpts taken from people’s «206’s»…. — His men would follow him anywhere, but only out of curiosity. — I would not breed from this Officer. — This Officer is really ... Читать далее...
4. The Army Airborne major was used to harassmentThe Army Airborne major was used to harassment from Air Force fliers about crazy Army paratroopers jumping out of perfectly good aircraft. «Obviously the Air Force knows there’s no such thing as a ‘perfectly good aircraft,'» the irritated officer finally countered one afternoon, «because they pay you bastards four times as much to stay in ... Читать далее...
5. Значение идиомы camp follower[camp follower] {n.} 1. A man or woman who goes with an army, not to fight but to sell something. Nowadays camp followers are not allowed as they were long ago. 2. A person who goes with a famous or powerful person or group in hope of profit. A man who runs for president has ... Читать далее...
6. Military work rules1. 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 on sick parade, you are able to come to work. 2. Leave of Absence for an Operation: We are no longer allowing this practice. We ... Читать далее...
7. Перевод слова toughTough — жесткий, крепкий, прочный Перевод слова Tough meat — жесткое мясо tough wood — прочная древесина tough metal — твердый металл get-tough policy — жесткая политика Tough it out! Держись!, Крепись!, Не падай духом! My mother was very Tough on my sister. Моя мать была очень суровой по отношению к моей сестре. It was ... Читать далее...
8. Tribute to the MarinesA tribute to the United States Marine Corps and the reasons why they are superior to the many organizations of the world. . . * United States Marine Corps Birthday: 10 NOVEMBER 1775 * 1) Best haircut. Hands down. You can’t have a bad hair day with a high and tight. And you spend less ... Читать далее...
9. Значение идиомы dope out[dope out] {v.}, {slang} To think of something that explains. The detectives tried to dope out why the man was murdered. Syn.: FIGURE OUT....
10. A British Army colonel was reviewing the troops in colonial IndiaA British Army colonel was reviewing the troops in colonial India. One man he passed sported an enormous erection. «Sergeant-Major!» the colonel shouted.»Give this man 30 days compassionate home leave.» «Yessir,» the Sgt. Major replied. A few months later the same thing occurred with the same man. «Sergeant-Major! Give this man another 30 days compassionate ... Читать далее...
11. There is a guy from ARMY driving from West Point to the MeadowlandsThere’s a guy from ARMY driving from West Point to the Meadowlands, a guy from the NAVY was driving from Annapolis to the Meadowlands, and an Air Force guy who’s driving from McGwire in South Jerz to the Meadowlands just to watch the Jets. In the middle of the night with no other cars on ... Читать далее...
12. A henpecked husbandA henpecked husband was advised by a psychiatrist to assert himself. «You don’t have to let your wife bully you,» he said. «Go home and show her you’re the boss.» The husband decided to take the doctor’s advice. He went home, slammed the door, shook his fist in his wife’s face, and growled, «From now ... Читать далее...
13. Значение идиомы go fly a kite[go fly a kite] {v. phr.}, {slang} To go away; leave. Usually usedas a command, to show that you do not accept someone’s ideas. Harrywas tired of John’s advice and told him to go fly a kite. AfterMary stood around telling Sue what was wrong with her dress. Sue toldher to go fly a kite. ... Читать далее...
14. Значение идиомы show one’s teeth[show one’s teeth] {v. phr.} To show anger; show belligerence. He is a very mild, private person, but during a tough businessnegotiation he knows how to show his teeth....
15. A recruit who wasn’t really meant to be a soldierA recruit who wasn’t really meant to be a soldier went out to the rifle range for the first time. He missed every target and most of the hills behind them. Despondent, he said to the sergeant, «I think I’ll just go and shoot myself.» The sergeant said, «Better take a couple of extra bullets!»...
16. President Clinton, returning from a campaign stopPresident Clinton, returning from a campaign stop in Arkansas, is climbing the steps to board Air Force One. Under each arm he is carrying a souvenir of his trip — a live razorback. At the top of the jetway, he is met by the guard, a Marine sergeant, who issues a crisp salute. «I’d salute ... Читать далее...
17. A young man joined the Army and signed up with the paratroopersA young man joined the Army and signed up with the paratroopers. He went though the standard training, completed the practice jumps from higher and higher structures, and finally went to take his first jump from an airplane. The next day, he called home to his father to tell him the news. «So, did you ... Читать далее...
18. Перевод слова adviceAdvice — совет, рекомендация Перевод слова Legal advice — консультация юриста to dish out advice — давать ненужные советы under due advice — при соответствующем уведомлении I’ll defer to your Advice. Я последую вашему совету. Let me give you some Advice. Позвольте мне дать вам несколько советов. Do you want some good Advice? Хочешь хороший ... Читать далее...
19. Значение идиомы go through with[go through with] {v. phr.} To finish; do as planned or agreed; notstop or fail to do. The boys don’t think Bob will go through withhis plans to spend the summer at a camp. Mr. Trent hopes the citywon’t go through with its plans to widen the street. Syn.: CARRY OUT. Compare: CARRY THROUGH, LIVE ... Читать далее...
20. Перевод слова commandCommand — команда, приказ Перевод слова At the word of command — по команде to issue a command — подавать команду to run the command — исполнять команду He Commands a platoon of 60. Он командует взводом из шестидесяти солдат. When I give the Command, fire! Как только я отдам приказ, стреляйте! She Commanded us ... Читать далее...
21. Bring some more ammoThe company commander saw the results of Private Gibbson’s Firing exercise and his face fell. The private exclaimed plaintively: «Sir, I think I am going to commit suicide by shooting myself.» «By shooting?» reasked the company commander, «Not a bad idea! But take as many cartridges as possible.» — — — — — — — ... Читать далее...
22. Giving sad news to a troopThe Captain called the Sergeant in. «Sarge, I just got a telegram that Private Jones’ mother died yesterday. Better go tell him and send him in to see me.» So the Sergeant calls for his morning formation and lines up all the troops. «Listen up, men,» says the Sergeant. «Johnson, report to the mess hall ... Читать далее...
23. Перевод слова respectRespect — уважение, уважать, почитать Перевод слова To respect oneself — уважать себя to respect persons — быть лицеприятным to respect the law — уважать закон worthy of respect — достойный уважения With all due Respect, I disagree. При всем должном уважении, я не согласен. We should Respect the environment. Мы должны беречь окружающую среду. ... Читать далее...
24. Значение идиомы close ranks[close ranks] {v. phr.} 1. To come close together in a line especially for fighting. The soldiers closed ranks and kept the enemy away from the bridge. 2. To stop quarreling and work together; unite and fight together. The Democrats and Republicans closed ranks to win the war. The leader asked the people to close ... Читать далее...
25. Значение идиомы call the roll[call the roll] {v. phr.} To read out the names on a certain list, usually in alphabetical order. The sergeant called the roll of the newly enlisted volunteers in the army....
26. Перевод слова campCamp — лагерь Перевод слова Open camp — лагерь на открытом воздухе summer camp — летний лагерь to serve time in a camp — отбывать срок в лагере He fired his Camp. Он поджег свой лагерь. The cliffs rim the Camp. Утесы окружают лагерь. Life in the Camp drained him. Жизнь в лагере истощила его ... Читать далее...
27. 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...
28. There was this boy in high school that was what you would callThere was this boy in high school that was what you would consider a nerd. Anyway he had his own lab in the basement of his home and one night he came up and said «Dad look what I made.» So he poured a flask of fluid into a pot of soil and instantly grass ... Читать далее...
29. A gentler wayAt the morning roll call at Fort Dix, the sergeant called out, «Platoon, atten-HUT! Private Martinez, report to the office. Your brother died last night.» The Chaplain, Rabbi Horowitz, looked on in horror. «Sergeant,» he said afterwards, «that’s a rather cruel and unfeeling way to break tragic news. We must be more gentle and less ... Читать далее...
30. Military Christmas‘Twas the night before Christmas, and all through the skies, Air defenses were up, with electronic eyes. Combat pilots were nestled in ready-room beds, As enemy silhouettes danced in their heads. Every jet on the apron, each SAM in its tube, Was triply-redundant, linked to the Blue Cube, And ELINT and AWACS gave coverage so ... Читать далее...
31. Military traditionsTop Holiday Traditions In The Military 9. Gluing Santa beard to your gas mask 8. Roasting chestnuts with an M4-A3 flamethrower 7. Draw up list of who’s naughty, who’s nice and who can’t run their 2 miles without wheezing like an infant 6. Christmas morning, getting to sleep in till 0530 5. You open a ... Читать далее...
32. Значение идиомы carry on[carry on] {v.} 1. To work at; be busy with; manage. Bill and his father carried on a hardware business. Mr. Jones and Mr. Smith carried on a long correspondence with each other. 2. To keep doing as before; continue. After his father died, Bill carried on with the business. The colonel told the soldiers ... Читать далее...
33. Landing at a hidden military baseYou’ve all heard of the Air Force’s ultra-high-security, super-secret base in Nevada, known simply as «Area 51?» Well, late one afternoon, the Air Force folks out at Area 51 were very surprised to see a Cessna landing at their «secret» base. They immediately impounded the aircraft and hauled the pilot into an interrogation room. The ... Читать далее...
34. Значение идиомы carry a torch[carry a torch] or [carry the torch] {v. phr.} 1. To show great and unchanging loyalty to a cause or a person. Although the others gave up fighting for their rights, John continued to carry the torch. 2. {informal} To be in love, usually without success or return. He is carrying a torch for Anna, ... Читать далее...
35. Пословица / поговорка live high off the hog / eat high off the hog — перевод и значение, пример использованияПословица / поговорка: live high off the hog / eat high off the hog Перевод: жить в роскоши; жить припеваючи Эквивалент в русском языке: как сыр в масле кататься Пример: I have been living high off the hog since I got my new job with its high salary. С тех пор, как я получил свою ... Читать далее...
36. Значение идиомы in respect to[in respect to] or [with respect to] In connection with; relatedto, about; on. The teacher told stories about Washington andLincoln in respect to the importance of being honest. In respectto your visit with us, we hope you can come before September. There was no shortage in respect to food. Compare: AS TO, INREFERENCE TO, IN ... Читать далее...
37. Перевод слова armyArmy — армия Перевод слова Army brass — командующий армией to organize an army — создать армию to raise an army — собрать армию I was an Army brat. Я была армия, брат. The Army was disranked. Армия была дезорганизована. The Army surged forward Армия рванулась вперед. Интересные факты In the Army Now — семнадцатый ... Читать далее...
38. A businessman was having a tough time lugging his lumpyA businessman was having a tough time lugging his lumpy, oversized travel bag onto the plane. Helped by a flight attendant, he finally managed to stuff it in the overhead bin. «Do you always carry such heavy luggage?» she sighed. «No more,» the man said. «Next time, I’m riding in the bag, and my partner ... Читать далее...
39. High School ReunionWhen I got home from work, I opened my mail. The letter Turned out to be a bombshell. I Held in my hand an invitation to my 10-year High school reunion. It was a shock because I couldn’t believe it had been 10 years. The first thing I did was to call my Oldest and ... Читать далее...
40. Collection 06We hear you are a lady killer. They take one look at you and die of fright!! We heard that when you ran away from home your folks sent you a note saying, «Do not come home and all will be forgiven». You have a good family tree, but the crop is a failure. I ... Читать далее...