How a Tribe is Battling Loggers With a Drone They Built Watching YouTube

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1. Пословица / поговорка Rome wasn’t built in a day / Rome was not built in a day — перевод и значение, пример использованияПословица / поговорка: Rome wasn’t built in a day / Rome was not built in a day Перевод: Рим строился не один день Эквивалент в русском языке: не сразу Москва строилась Пример: Rome was not built in a day and the government officials realized that it was going to take many years to rebuild the ... Читать далее...
2. Buying Travel InsuranceJosette: I admit it. I’m a nervous traveler and I don’t like traveling internationally. Tae-jin: You could get Travel insurance. Doing that would make you feel more Secure, wouldn’t it? Josette: Maybe. What types of Coverage are available? Tae-jin: You could get insurance to cover Mishaps on the trip, such as cancelled flights or Missed ... Читать далее...
3. Free-monty-python-videos-on-youtube-lead-to-23-000-dvd-sale-increaseFollowing up on our previous news regarding Monty Python material on iTunes, Mashable is now reporting on a staggering increase of Monty Python DVDs sold on Amazon soon after the Python crew made some of their their more popular material free on Youtube. And by staggering, I mean 23,000% worth. Mashable notes that Monty Python’s ... Читать далее...
4. Перевод слова illegalIllegal — нелегальный, противозаконный Перевод слова Illegal trade — незаконная торговля; контрабанда illegal fishery — браконьерский рыбный промысел illegal immigrant — незаконный иммигрант It is Illegal to litter. Мусорить — запрещено. The Illegal immigrants were deported. Нелегальные иммигранты были депортированы. The police winked at Illegal gambling. Полиция закрывала глаза на незаконный доход от азартных игр. ... Читать далее...
5. Watching the Olympic GamesMary Lou: Am I too late for the Opening ceremony? Jesse: No, it’s just starting. The runner is just coming into Olympic Village with the Torch. Mary Lou: Oh, this is so exciting! I love the summer Olympics. Track and field, gymnastics, swimming – I can’t wait! Jesse: Oh, here come the Athletes from each ... Читать далее...
6. Britain’s Ecological ActivityMankind for a long time believed that, whatever we did, the Earth would remain much the same. Now we know that it is untrue. Nature is under threat. One country’s pollution is every country’s problem. So we all need to work together to safeguard our environment. .We have a moral duty to look after our ... Читать далее...
7. Перевод слова coverCover — крышка, обложка; охватывать, покрывать Перевод слова A cover for a chair — чехол для стула to take cover — найти убежище to cover up a baby — укутать ребенка to cover one’s tracks — заметать следы Cover up the soup to keep it hot. Закрой суп, чтобы он не остыл. Do you want ... Читать далее...
8. Fast-food receipt leads to supersized fine for Thornlie manA Thornlie man is probably not lovin’ McDonald’s after his fast-food splurge came back to bite him. Samuel Michael Gossage was fined $10,000 after a fast food receipt was used to trace him and subsequently charge the 27-year-old with illegal dumping in a national park. Mr Gossage was hit with the supersized fine in the ... Читать далее...
9. Перевод слова tribeTribe — племя, род, клан Перевод слова Primitive tribe — первобытное племя vagabond tribe — кочевое племя my knowledge of the Johnson tribe — мое знакомство с семейством Джонсонов He was a great sachem of his Tribe. Он был великим вождем своего племени. Few outsiders have ever visited this Tribe. За все время только несколько ... Читать далее...
10. Перевод слова communityCommunity — община, сообщество Перевод слова The scientific community — научный мир community feeling — чувство принадлежности к данному сообществу community affairs — вопросы местного самоуправления He is a respectable member of the Community. Он уважаемый член общества. They hoped to join the NATO Community. Они надеялись вступить в блок НАТО. We know that Community ... Читать далее...
11. Georgia JokesGeorgia: We Put The «Fun» In Fundamentalist Extremism — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — Georgia Jokes Q: Why does a Georgia ... Читать далее...
12. Government Reactions to ProtestsTom: Have you seen the news? Marianne: No, what’s happening? Tom: People in McQuillanland are Rising up against the Dictator and Rallying against his government. Marianne: Wow, this is big. I thought the dictator would order a Media blackout and we wouldn’t hear any news out of McQuillanland. Tom: There is a media blackout, but ... Читать далее...
13. Two missionaries in Africa get apprehended by a tribeTwo missionaries in Africa get apprehended by a tribe of very hostile cannibals who put them in a large pot of water, build a huge fire under it, and leave them there. A few minutes later, one of the missionaries starts to laugh uncontrollably. The other missionary can’t believe it! He says, «What’s wrong with ... Читать далее...
14. Talking About ImmigrationAnn: The Immigration policy in this country is ridiculous. Why are there so many Illegal immigrants here? They Cross the border and take American jobs! They all need to be Deported. Chris: A lot of immigrants have lived here nearly all their lives. Do you mean to tell me that you want to do some ... Читать далее...
15. Virginia JokesVirginia: Who Says Government Stiffs and Slackjaw Yokels Don’t Mix? — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — Virginia: Please don’t confuse us ... Читать далее...
16. The little sexy housewife was built so wellThe little sexy housewife was built so well the TV repairman couldn’t keep his eyes off of her. Every time she came in the room, he’d near about jerk his neck right out of joint looking at her. When he’d finished she paid him and said, «I’m going to make a. . . well. . ... Читать далее...
17. Watching Sports on TVLaura: Oh, I didn’t think I’d Make it home in time for the game. Jun: What game? Laura: The Playoffs! Turn on the TV. I hope it’s still in the First quarter. It is! Who’s winning? What’s the Score? Jun: I don’t know. You know I don’t watch sports. Whao! That was a Great shot. ... Читать далее...
18. Watching the TV NewsAnchor: Good evening. I’m Gary Singh and this is the evening news. Tonight, we’ll have a Special report from our Field reporter, Monique Sanders, on the Latest developments In the Eddie Litton court case. And in our Feature segment, we’ll go to Arizona To interview the world’s fattest dog, weighing 210 pounds! We’ll also have ... Читать далее...
19. Значение идиомы jerry-built[jerry-built] {adj.} 1. Built poorly or carelessly of cheapmaterials; easily broken. That jerry-built cabin will blow apart ina strong wind. 2. Done without careful preparation or thought;planned too quickly. When the regular television program didn’tcome on, a jerry-built program was substituted at the last minute....
20. Watching Action MoviesClaude: Oh no, this isn’t another Action movie, is it? Jean: Of course not. I know you like Thrillers and this is a thriller. Claude: This definitely seems like a Brainless action movie to me. That’s the second Fight scene and we’re only 15 minutes into the film. Jean: It’s a thriller that’s supposed to ... Читать далее...
21. Watching Movie and TV FranchisesUrsula: Weren’t you watching this same movie yesterday? Ian: No, this is the Sequel. Yesterday, I watched Aims Pond. This is Aims Pond: Super Spy. Ursula: Wasn’t this originally a TV show? Ian: Actually, it was originally a Novel, which was Adapted into a Long-running TV show. Then, it was Turned into a Movie franchise. ... Читать далее...
22. Watching Special EffectsChrissy: Wow, that movie was amazing, but I can’t believe that they Blew up the Eiffel Tower. I bet the French are really Pissed. Jack: You’re kidding, right? They didn’t really blow up the Eiffel Tower. They used Special effects to make it look that way. Chrissy: Are you sure? It really looked like the ... Читать далее...
23. Watching Competitive SportsBruno: Hey, what are you doing? Give me back that Remote! Tamara: The movie I want to watch is on right now. Do you mind? Bruno: Of course I mind! I’m watching the Playoffs. Can’t you see that? Tamara: The playoffs? Oh, I’ll watch with you. Bruno: You? You don’t know anything about sports. Tamara: ... Читать далее...
24. Reading and Watching the NewsI’m a news Junkie. I like to read two newspapers everyday. I don’t just look at the Headlines. I read most of the stories. I like the Political news, the Business news, the Editorials, and the Entertainment news. The only things I don’t usually read are the Sports pages and the Classifieds. I also try ... Читать далее...
25. Watching Videos on the InternetSheila: Where are you going? Rudy: I’m going to the Video store to rent a movie for tonight. Do you want to come? Sheila: You don’t need to do that. We can watch nearly any movie you want Online. Rudy: Oh, you mean we can pay To download it? Sheila: Yeah, we can download it, ... Читать далее...
26. Значение идиомы Rome wasn’t built in a day[Rome wasn’t built in a day] Great things are not accomplishedovernight; great deeds take a long time. — A proverb. A takes along time to write a successful novel, but don’t worry; Rome wasn’tbuilt in a day, as the saying goes....
27. Watching Political Commentary ShowsLaura: I really don’t like these Political commentary shows. They Purportedly present both sides of an issue, but the Commentator is always Biased. Joon: Oh, I don’t think so. Each show invites Pundits on each side of the Political spectrum. In this show, for instance, the pundits each take turns presenting their Arguments. Laura: You ... Читать далее...
28. Watching Daytime Talk ShowsSally: Why are wasting your time on your Day off watching these Daytime talk shows? Jerry: I think they’re entertaining. Sally: You’ve got to be kidding. The only people who are Booked as guests on those shows are Losers or Exhibitionists who want Attention. Jerry: No, they’re not. These shows are all about Human drama ... Читать далее...
29. Значение идиомы under cover[under cover] {adv.} or {adj. phr.} Hidden; concealed. Theprisoners escaped under cover of darkness. He kept his inventionunder cover until it was patented. Compare: UNDER WRAPS....
30. Значение идиомы cover-up[cover-up] {n.}, {slang} A plan or excuse to escape blame or punishment; lie, alibi. When the men robbed the bank, their cover-up was to dress like policemen. Joe’s cover-up to his mother after he had been fighting was that he fell down....
31. Перевод идиомы tighten / put the screws on somebody or something, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: tighten / put the screws on somebody or something Перевод: подтянуть гайки; повысить требования, усложнить ситуацию для кого-либо или чего-либо Пример: Government agencies need to tighten the screws on illegal immigrants. Правительственным агентствам нужно подтянуть гайки с нелегальными мигрантами. We are putting the screws on that country to end its history of helping terrorists. ... Читать далее...
32. Italian teenagers get €500 ‘culture bonus’From November 3rd, every Italian teen celebrating their 18th birthday before December 31st 2016 can claim €500 from the government, to spend on cultural items. Every Italian resident from the class of 1998 — a total of 574,000 — can claim their ‘culture bonus’, which they can use to buy books, concert tickets, theatre tickets, ... Читать далее...
33. More trees than there were 100 years ago? It’s true!Protection and responsible harvesting are the reasons behind the success story. The numbers are in. In the United States, which contains 8 percent of the world’s forests, there are more trees than there were 100 years ago. According to the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), «Forest growth nationally has exceeded harvest since the 1940s. By ... Читать далее...
34. Netherlands Close Eight Prisons Due To Lack Of CriminalsAs prison populations surge in the UK, with overcrowded cells and repeat offenders, the opposite is happening in the Netherlands. The country is actually to close eight prisons because of a lack of criminals, the Dutch justice ministry has announced. Declining crime rates in the Netherlands mean that although the country has the capacity for ... Читать далее...
35. Police Work Isn’t as Dangerous as You May ThinkAfter the senseless death and tragic funerals of two young New York City policeman, cops have got to be thinking about assassination. «I want to go home to my wife and kids,» said a cop to the New York Post.» I am concerned about my safety.» On NBC’s Meet the Press,» NYC Police Commissioner William ... Читать далее...
36. Перевод слова governmentGovernment — правительство, форма правления, руководство Перевод слова Government offices — правительственные учреждения constitutional government — конституционная форма правления organs of government — органы государственного управления The Government has been slow to react to the crisis. Правительство медленно реагирует на кризис. Down with the Government! Долой правительство! He came out against the Government. Он выступил ... Читать далее...
37. Using Illegal DrugsNancy: So, what do you think? Ron: Uh, that was interesting. Nancy: That’s all you have to say? I spent six months making this Anti-drug film to show students in schools to try and Deter illegal drug use. Ron: Well, I’m not sure if it Gets the point across. Nancy: What do you mean? I ... Читать далее...
38. Watching and playing sportТопик Зритель или спортсмен призывает всех не оставаться просто зрителями, просто наблюдателями за всевозможными спортивными играми, которые так приятно смотреть по ТВ, а самому активно заниматься спортом. Регулярные занятия спортом сделают человека здоровее, счастливее и привлекательнее. Nowadays, sport is an important thing in the people’s life. Some people prefer to watch different sports events, others ... Читать далее...
39. Seeking AsylumJulie: The government is Out to get me. I feel like I don’t have any real Freedom and everything I do is being Monitored. Ed: Maybe you should move to another country. Julie: I guess that’s one solution. Ed: Yes, you should Seek asylum in another country. Julie: Become a Refugee? I’m not sure I ... Читать далее...
40. LaosSomewhat smaller than Oregon, Laos is a mountainous Southeast Asia country ruled by communists. The population of this little country is about 3 and a half million people. One of the poorest and most underdeveloped nations of the world, Laos depends on aid from other countries to import the food and other goods its people ... Читать далее...