Judging a Contest

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1. Перевод слова contestContest — состязание, конкурс Перевод слова To enter a contest — вступить в спор, вступить в дискуссию beauty contest — конкурс красоты close contest — состязание равных соперников The Contest between capitalism and socialism is over. Противоборство капитализма и социализма закончилось. His brothers are Contesting the will. Его братья оспаривают завещание. Will you enter the ... Читать далее...
2. Commuting by TrainLisa: Can you tell me if this is the right Platform for the Train to Arlington? Omar: Yes, it is. Is this your first time taking the train? Lisa: Is it that Obvious? Omar: No, you just look a little lost. Lisa: I’m starting a new job and I have To commute to work for ... Читать далее...
3. Making Verbal MistakesOmar: Ha ha. Faith: What’s so funny? Omar: I’m editing Paul’s speech so that it can be posted on our website, but I didn’t realize how many Verbal mistakes he made. Faith: Were there a lot? Omar: Yeah, he Mispronounced the last name of the manager in charge of new products, for one. He also ... Читать далее...
4. Перевод слова winnerWinner — победитель Перевод слова To be the outright winner — одержать полную победу likely winner — возможный победитель, фаворит соревнований sure winner — абсолютный победитель declare the winner — объявлять победителя Practice makes the Winner. Тренировка — ключ к победе. Winner takes all. Победитель получает все. The Winner showed top form. Победитель показал пик ... Читать далее...
5. Перевод слова entryEntry — вход, въезд, ворота; статья, запись Перевод слова Bill of entry — таможенная декларация log entry — запись в журнале entry-level computers — компьютеры упрощенных моделей No Entry! Вход (въезд) запрещен! Please wait in the Entry. Подождите, пожалуйста, в холле. Every Entry in registry is to be signed. Каждая запись в журнале должна быть ... Читать далее...
6. Перевод слова gratefulGrateful — благодарный, признательный; приятный Перевод слова Grateful heart — благодарное сердце grateful letter — благодарственное письмо in grateful ecstasy — в порыве благодарности grateful drink — приятный напиток the grateful sense of quiet and seclusion — безмятежное ощущение тишины и уединения I am Grateful to you for your help. Благодарю тебя за помощь. I ... Читать далее...
7. Three guys enter a disabled swimming contestThree guys enter a disabled swimming contest. The first has no arms. The second no legs and the third has no body, just a head. They all line up, the whistle blows and «splash» they’re all in the pool. The guy with no arms takes the lead instantly but the guy with no legs is ... Читать далее...
8. Перевод слова scoreScore — партитура; счет, количество очков Перевод слова To run up a score at a grocery — задолжать бакалейной лавке a close score — счет при незначительном преимуществе одной стороны what’s the score now? — какой сейчас счет? piano score — переложение партитуры для фортепьяно Score up a debt to Tom. Запишите долг на счет ... Читать далее...
9. The Contest на английском языке писателя Arthur Conan DoyleIn the year of our Lord 66, the Emperor Nero, being at that time in the twenty-ninth year of his life and the thirteenth of his reign, set sail for Greece with the strangest company and the most singular design that any monarch has ever entertained. With ten galleys he went forth from Puteoli, carrying ... Читать далее...
10. Перевод слова selectSelect — выбирать, отбирать, подбирать, отобранный Перевод слова To de-select a candidate — переизбрать кандидата to select a cast — назначить состав исполнителей a few select friends — несколько самых близких друзей After many tests, John was Selected for the team. После многих испытаний Джона приняли в команду. The final stage is to screen ideas ... Читать далее...
11. Describing a Musical PerformanceJanine: Okay, we need to find one more act for this year’s show. How many more people are waiting to Audition? Calvin: There are two more. Should I call in the first one? Janine: Yup. Let’s get this over with. … Calvin: What did you think of that performance? Janine: I thought she was Flawless. ... Читать далее...
12. Значение идиомы the score[the score] {n.}, {slang} The truth; the real story or information;what is really happening; the way people and the world really are. Very few people know the score in politics. You are too young toknow the score yet. What’s the score anyhow? When will the programbegin? Compare: KNOW ONE’S STUFF, KNOW ONE’S WAY AROUND, THE ... Читать далее...
13. George Clooney Uses Nespresso Money for Satellite to Spy on Sudan DictatorGeorge Clooney is a well-known activist, but this takes things to the next level. At a Nespresso event in Paris on Wednesday, the Oscar winner revealed the curious way he spends the money he earns from starring in the coffee commercials. «Most of the money I make on the [Nespresso] commercials I spend keeping a ... Читать далее...
14. Значение идиомы settle a score[settle a score] also [wipe out an old score] To hurt inreturn for a wrong or loss. John settled an old score with Bob bybeating him. Compare: GET BACK AT, GET EVEN....
15. Playgirl Rejection LetterNovember 30, 1995 PLAYGIRL, INC. Dear Mrs. Smith, We wish to thank you for your letter and the polaroid picture of your husband. We agree that his appearance in our March issue as the Playgirl’s «Man of the Month» centerfold would have been a truly fitting way for you to honor your 75th anniversary of ... Читать далее...
16. Значение идиомы port of entry[port of entry] {n. phr.} 1. A port where things brought into thecountry to sell may pass through customs. Other ports of entry havebeen taking business from New York. 2. A port where a citizen ofanother country may legally enter a country; a port having passportand immigration facilities. Airports have joined seaports as portsof entry ... Читать далее...
17. Значение идиомы hit-and-run[hit-and-run] {adj.} 1. Of or about an accident after which amotorist drives away without giving his name and offering help. Judges are stern with hit-and-run drivers. 2. Striking suddenly andleaving quickly. The bandits often made hit-and-run attacks onwagon trains....
18. Asking for and Giving InstructionsThe supervisor at my work asked me the other day to Help out one of the new employees. She needs some basic Orientation on how to Login to our network. So I made an appointment with her to come to my Cubicle for a little training session. Jeff: Hi, Lucy, how are you Settling in? ... Читать далее...
19. Значение идиомы write up[write up] {v.} 1. To write the story of; describe in writing; givea full account of. Reporters from many newspapers are here to writeup the game. The magazine is writing up the life of thePresident. 2. To put something thought or talked about into writing;finish writing. John took notes of what the teachersaid in class ... Читать далее...
20. What’s Behind Russia’s Revival of a Soviet-Era Song Contest?At the Applebee’s test kitchen in Kansas City, Mo., nine full-time chefs collaborate to create that certain «menu magic» that entices millions of diners every year. The ultimate test is the customer, but Applebee’s new CEO, Julia Stewart, has to put her stamp of approval on anything that goes out the door and onto the ... Читать далее...
21. Значение идиомы runner-up[runner-up] {n.} The person who finishes second in a race orcontest; the one next after the winner. Tom won the race and Jackwas runner-up. Joan was runner-up in the contest for classsecretary. Compare: SECOND-BEST....
22. Internet Pranksters Win a Taylor Swift Concert for School for the DeafAttention, denizens of the Internet: As countless ex-boyfriends could have told you, Taylor Swift always gets the last laugh. Thousands of Facebook users banded together in recent weeks to hijack a contest in which the grand prize was a live concert by the Grammy-winning country singer. And with some 14,000 schools participating, the runaway winner ... Читать далее...
23. An On-Site EstimateI work for a Building contractor and I spend most of my workday giving On-site estimates. I mainly go to people’s homes, discuss the work they want done, Inspect the site, and give them a Quote. Robert: You want to Expand your kitchen, is that right? Abigail: Yes, with our growing family, we need more ... Читать далее...
24. Перевод идиомы settle a score with someone / settle the score (with someone), значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: settle a score with someone / settle the score (with someone) Перевод: свести счеты; расквитаться; отплатить Пример: My boss is trying to settle a score with one of my co-workers for something that happened several years ago. Мой начальник пытается свести счеты с одним из моих сослуживцев за то, что случилось несколько лет назад....
25. Перевод слова writingWriting — письменность, почерк; письменный Перевод слова In writing — в письменной форме to commit to writing — записать; изложить на бумаге cuneiform writing — клинопись writing desk — письменный стол I can’t read your Writing. Я не могу разобрать твой почерк. Pardon my disordered Writing. Извините за мое сумбурное письмо. His mode of Writing ... Читать далее...
26. Значение идиомы home plate[home plate] {n.} The base in baseball where the batter stands andthat a runner must touch to score. The runner slid across homeplate ahead of the tag to score a run....
27. New airbag in DetroitGENERAL MOTORS INTRODUCES NEW INSTANT-WIN AIRBAGS DETROIT — With third-quarter sales sluggish and its share of the domestic market down 11 percent since 1993, General Motors unveiled a new instant-win airbag contest Monday. The new airbags, which award fabulous prizes upon violent, high-speed impact with another car or stationary object, will come standard in all ... Читать далее...
28. Talking About FailureAkiko: How did your presentation Go over this morning at the meeting? Gerry: It was a complete Flop! Akiko: I don’t believe it. You spent weeks working on that presentation. Gerry: It wasn’t the presentation that Bombed. It was my big idea. Leona called it a Retread of what I presented last year, and she ... Читать далее...
29. Перевод слова ideaIdea — идея, мысль, мнение Перевод слова What a funny idea! — что за странная мысль! preconceived idea — предвзятое мнение clear idea — ясное представление a brill idea — блестящая идея That’s the Idea! Вот именно! I don’t relish the Idea. Я не в восторге от этой идеи. I’m not saying it’s a bad ... Читать далее...
30. Перевод сленгового выражения score, значение и пример использованияСленговое выражение: score Сленговое выражение: score груб. Перевод: успешно получить, добиться чего-либо (часто употребляется по отношению к сексу, или наркотикам); получить что-либо очень желаемое Синоним: get laid Пример: I scored a bag of marijuana from my friend Peter. Я достал пакет марихуаны у своего друга Питера. I’m meeting a beautiful woman for drinks after work ... Читать далее...
31. Значение идиомы bring in[bring in] {v.} In baseball: To enable men on base to score, score. Dick’s hit brought in both base runners. A walk and a triple brought in a run in the third inning....
32. Asking Someone OutI walked into the coffee room and saw that Brad was writing something on a piece of paper. When he saw me come in, he Slipped the note Out of sight. Trisha: Hey, What’s up? Brad: Oh, Nothing. Trisha: What were you writing? Brad: (Laugh) All right. You Caught me in the act. I finally ... Читать далее...
33. Значение идиомы what’s the big idea[what’s the big idea] or [what’s the idea] {informal} What is thepurpose; what do you have in mind; why did you do that; what are youdoing; how dare you. — Often used to question someone or somethingthat is not welcome. The Smith family painted their house red, white, and blue. What’s the big idea? What’s ... Читать далее...
34. Перевод идиомы have a score to settle (with someone), значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: have a score to settle (with someone) Перевод: иметь с кем-либо проблемы, нерешенные дела, которые нужно разрешить Пример: I had a score to settle with the soccer coach which I wanted to talk about. У меня с футбольным тренером были некоторые неразрешенные вопросы, о которых я хотел поговорить....
35. Osama Cave MemoOsama Cave Memo =============== Hi guys. We’ve all been putting in long hours, but we’ve really come together as a group, and I love that. Big thanks to Omar for putting up the poster that says «There is no I in team,» as well as the one that says «Hang In There, Baby.» That cat ... Читать далее...
36. Christmas flavorThree men die in a car accident on Christmas Eve. They all find themselves at the Pearly Gates waiting to enter Heaven. On entering, they are told that they must present something with a flavor in order to get in. The first man searches his pocket, and finds some pine needles from the family’s Christmas ... Читать далее...
37. Smoky The Yorkshire Terrier Was Probably The Cutest Service Member In WWIIThis is Smoky, a female Yorkshire Terrier that served in World War II. Taken on Biak Island, Indonesia in Sept. 1944. About 5,000 enemy soldiers were trapped in caves two miles away. Smoky was found in a foxhole by an American solider during the war and later sold to Cpl. Bill Wynne. She became a ... Читать далее...
38. Значение идиомы the idea[the idea] or [the very idea] {n. phr.} — Used in exclamations toshow that you do not like something. The idea! Thinking Mother wasmy sister! The very idea of Tom bringing that dirty dog into myclean house!...
39. Значение идиомы chalk up[chalk up] {v.}, {informal} 1. To write down as part of a score; record. The scorekeeper chalked up one more point for the home team. 2. To make ; score. The team chalked up another victory. Bob chalked up a home run and two base hits in the game. Mary chalked up good grades this ... Читать далее...
40. Silent treatmentA man and his wife were having some problems at home and were giving each other the silent treatment. Suddenly, the man realized that the next day, he would need his wife to wake him at 5:00 AM for an early morning business flight.. Not wanting to be the first to break the silence (and ... Читать далее...