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1. Перевод слова policy Policy – политика, система, методика Перевод слова Carrot-and-stick policy – политика кнута и пряника first-in-first-out policy – очередность обслуживания в порядке поступления employment policy – политика полной занятости to adopt a policy – принимать курс Honesty is the best Policy. Честность – лучшая политика. It was bad Policy to attempt disguise. Притворяться было глупо. The […]...
2. Значение идиомы open-door policy [open-door policy] {n. phr.} A policy that states that newcomersare welcome to join the company, firm, or country in question. During the nineteenth century the United States had an open-doorpolicy regarding immigration....
3. Пословица / поговорка honesty is the best policy – перевод и значение, пример использования Пословица / поговорка: honesty is the best policy Перевод: честность – лучшая политика; лучше всегда говорить правду Пример: Honesty is the best policy and when the man found the purse on the street he gave it to a policeman. Честность – лучшая политика, и когда этот человек нашел дамскую сумку на улице, он отдал ее […]...
4. A very Insulting Parrot This elderly lady, recently widowed, decides to see if a pet will ease her loneliness and goes to the pet store. She decides against puppies, kitties, etc., and is about to leave the store when she hears a voice saying, “My, do you look lovely this afternoon, madam.” She turns around quickly to see who […]...
5. Перевод слова climb Climb – взбираться, влезать, подниматься Перевод слова To climb to power – стремиться к власти, добиваться власти difficult climb – тяжелое восхождение dizzy climb – головокружительный подъем Harry Climbed the stairs. Гарри поднялся по лестнице. He Climbed over the fence. Он перелез через забор. He Climbed into his clothes. Он натянул на себя одежду....
6. An abstract joke Two bananas are lying on a river bank when a turd comes floating by. The turd looks over and says, “Hey! Come on in! The water’s fine!” One banana turns to the other banana and says, “Do you believe that shit?”...
7. Перевод слова banana Banana – банан Перевод слова A hand of bananas – гроздь бананов to peel a banana – очищать банан от кожуры green banana – зеленый банан He slipped on a Banana skin and almost fell. Он поскользнулся на банановой кожуре и чуть не упал. She was Eating a banana. Она ела банан....
8. Значение идиомы throw cold water on [throw cold water on] also [dash cold water on] or [pour cold wateron] {v. phr.} To discourage; say or do something to discourage. Wehad high hopes of victory but our opponents soon threw cold water onthem. Henry’s father threw cold water on his plans to go tocollege by saying he could not afford it....
9. Перевод слова cage Cage – клетка, будка Перевод слова Cage for birds – клетка для птиц cargo cage – шахтная грузовая клеть a cashier’s cage – будка кассира The lion was released from its Cage. Лев был выпущен из клетки. This bird should be Caged in. Эту птицу следует держать в клетке. They dragged the reluctant animal into […]...
10. Перевод слова stair Stair – лестница, ступенька Перевод слова Flight of stairs – лестничный марш above stairs – в жилых комнатах; “наверху” below stairs – в кухне и в помещении для прислуги The Stairs are steep. Эта лестница крутая. The Stairs lead to the roof. Эта лестница ведет на крышу. He waited at the foot of the Stairs. […]...
11. There is a guy from ARMY driving from West Point to the Meadowlands There’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 […]...
12. Значение идиомы cold [cold] See: BLOOD RUNS COLD, BLOW HOT AND COLD, CATCH COLD or TAKE COLD, IN COLD BLOOD, OUT COLD, OUT IN THE COLD, PASS OUT, STONE-COLD, STOP COLD, THROW COLD WATER ON....
13. A lady from California purchased a piece of timber land A lady from California purchased a piece of timber land in Oregon. There was a large tree on one of the highest points in the tract. She wanted to get a good view of her land so she started to climb the big tree. As she neared the top, she encountered a spotted owl that […]...
14. Перевод слова attempt Attempt – пытаться, стараться; попытка, проба Перевод слова To make an attempt – сделать попытку a soulless attempt – вялая попытка suicidal attempt – попытка самоубийства Don’t Attempt impossibilities. Не старайтесь сделать невозможное. It was a poor Attempt at a joke. Это было особенно неудачная попытка пошутить. We made an Attempt to get in touch […]...
15. Animals in a Zoo Deborah: I can’t wait to see the Elephants at the Zoo. I wish I could see them in their Natural habitat, but a zoo is the Next best thing. Zach: I don’t want to go to a place where animals are kept In captivity. How would you like it if you were locked in a […]...
16. Значение идиомы water [water] See: BLOOD IS THICKER THAN WATER, COME HELL OR HIGH WATER, DEEP WATER, FISH OUT OF WATER, GO THROUGH HELL AND HIGH WATER, HEADABOVE WATER, HOLD WATER, HELL AND HIGH WATER, HOT WATER, LIKE WATER, LIKE WATER OFF A DUCK’S BACK, MAKE ONE’S MOUTH WATER, OF THE FIRSTWATER, POUR OIL ON TROUBLED WATERS, THROW […]...
17. Crazy Sally went to her gynecologist Crazy Sally went to her gynecologist when she got her vibrator stuck inside of her. “To remove that vibrator,” said the doctor, “I’m going to have to perform a very long and delicate operation.” “I don’t think I can afford that,” said Sally. “Could you just replace the batteries?”...
18. Перевод слова remove Remove – передвигать, убирать, уносить, удалять Перевод слова To remove a cataract – удалить катаракту to have one’s furniture removed – перевезти свою мебель to remove an embargo – снимать запрет Remove the pan from the heat. Снимите сковороду с огня. He was Removed from office. Он был отстранен от должности. Remove the knife from […]...
19. Перевод слова replace Replace – заменять, возвращать Перевод слова To replace the receiver – положить телефонную трубку to replace a tyre – заменить шину buses are replacing the trams – автобусы вытесняют трамваи He Replaced the old razor blade Он заменил старое лезвие бритвы. She was named to Replace him as the company’s vice president. Ее назначили, чтобы […]...
20. Honesty is the best policy A very very rich gentleman dies, leaving his fortune to his only living friends, a Doctor, a CEO, and a Lawyer. But being the eccentric he was, his will stipulated that each one must place their third of the money in his coffin before he is put in his final resting place. The funeral comes […]...
21. A few years ago, when the Catholic church reform began A few years ago, when the Catholic church reform began to be much in the news, Mrs. Moskowitz said to Mrs. Finkelstein, “Tell me, Becky, have you heard by chance what’s going on in Rome?” “No,” said Mrs Finkelstein. “I haven’t. What’s going on in Rome?” “A meeting of high Catholic churchmen has, among other […]...
22. A blonde began a job as an Junior school counselor A blonde began a job as an Junior school counselor, and she was eager to help. One day during break she noticed a boy standing by himself on the side of a playing field while the rest of the kids enjoyed a game of football at the other. Sandy approached and asked if he was […]...
23. The local courtroom was packed as testimony began The local courtroom was packed as testimony began in the sentencing hearing of a woman convicted of murdering her husband of 20 years by poisoning his coffee. The defense attorney knew he had his work cut out for him trying to make his client appear more sympathetic to the Judge, especially since she had been […]...
24. Be yourself – Будь собой Everyone is special because of being different. Personality mostly comes from the inside not the outside. It doesn`t matter what people think of you. The only person who matters is yourself. You should learn that you can`t be loved by everyone. That would be ideal, but it is unreal. In our complicated world it can […]...
25. How Chuko Liang Used A Lute To Single-Handedly Defeat An Army Of 150,000 During China’s Three Kingdoms period there was a brilliant general and master strategist of Shu Han named Chuko “Sleeping Dragon” Liang. During the War of the Three Kingdoms, he had sent a majority of his soldiers many miles away before he was alerted that an opposing army of 150,000 was headed towards the small town […]...
26. Значение идиомы top banana [top banana] or [top dog] {n.}, {slang}, {informal} The head of anybusiness or organization; the most influential or most prestigiousperson in an establishment. Who’s the top banana in this outfit? See: MAIN SQUEEZE....
27. Значение идиомы under fire [under fire] {adv. phr.} Being shot at or being attacked; hit byattacks or accusations; under attack. The soldiers stood firm underfire of the enemy. The principal was under fire for not sendingthe boys home who stole the car....
28. Перевод идиомы throw / pour cold water on something, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: throw / pour cold water on something Перевод: не поддерживать; отнестись с недоверием, ставить под сомнение; встретить без энтузиазма, отбить охоту; ставить под удар Пример: My boss poured cold water on my idea to change the time of our coffee break. Мой начальник не поддержал мою идею изменить время нашего перерыва на кофе. Don’t […]...
29. Значение идиомы banana oil [banana oil] {n.}, {slang} Flattery that is an obvious exaggeration; statements that are obviously made with an ulterior motive. Cut out the banana oil; flattery will get you nowhere!...
30. A man is walking along one day and he comes upon a ladder A man is walking along one day and he comes upon a ladder. Looking up, he sees that the ladder disappears into the clouds. Curious, he begins to climb. Before long, he is *in* the clouds. He looks around and sees the most horribly ugly woman he has ever seen in his life. Obese, snaggle-toothed, […]...
31. There was an exhibitionist who was taking a trip on an airplane There was an exhibitionist who was taking a trip on an airplane. At the top of the stairs there was a stewardess collecting tickets. When the man got to the top of the stairs, he opened his coat and exposed himself. The stewardess said, “I’m sorry sir. You have to show your ticket here, not […]...
32. Army needs new recruits Top Ways The Army Is Trying To Boost Recruiting 8. Military transport flights now earn you Delta frequent flier miles 7. Where else can you shoot guns and get awakened in the middle of the night by loud explosions besides New York, Chicago and Detroit? 6. Get rid of all those creepy “Richard Simmons Wants […]...
33. 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 unstuck. “Sorry sir,” said one of the loafers, “but we’ve been classified dead and the umpire said we couldn’t contribute in any way.” The C. […]...
34. Army fitness report British Military Officer Fitness Reports The 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. […]...
35. A Publicity Stunt Hank: What’s that for? Svetlana: This Costume? I’m planning a Publicity stunt to get our store more business. Hank: You think that Dressing up as a giant banana will get our store more business? Svetlana: We need to get Media coverage for the Grand opening of our store and Attract as much Attention as possible. […]...
36. There was this hooker who mistook a Salvation Army man for There was this hooker who mistook a Salvation Army man for a soldier and propositioned him. The Salvation Army gent said, “Ma’am, you may be forgiven, as a pitiable victim of circumstances. Tell me, are you familiar with the concept of ‘original sin’?” The hooker replied, “Well, maybe and maybe not. But if it’s “really” […]...
37. Fluffy died This guy comes home from work one day to find his dog with the neighbor’s pet rabbit in his mouth. The rabbit is dead and the guy panics. He thinks the neighbor is going to hate him forever, so he takes the dirty, chewed up rabbit into the house and gives it a bath, blow […]...
38. An army private went to see the Medical Captain for a new An army private went to see the Medical Captain for a new pair of glasses. The Captain looked in his book of record and said, “But you just got a new pair last month!” “Yes sir, b.. b.. but I got them b..broken in an accident,” stammered the private. “Accident, what kind of an accident?” […]...
39. The Army Airborne major was used to harassment The 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 […]...
40. Recipe for Banana Bread Ingredients: 2 Laughing Eyes 2 Loving Arms 2 Well Shaped Legs 2 Firm Milk Containers 1 Fur Lined Mixing Bowl 2 Large Nuts 1 Large Banana Method: 1. Look into Loving Eyes. 2. Fold in Loving Arms. 3. Spread Well Shaped Legs. 4. Squeeze and massage Milk Containers gently until Fur Lined Mixing Bowl is […]...