Judging a Contest

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1. Commuting by Train Lisa: 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 […]...
2. Making Verbal Mistakes Omar: 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 […]...
3. Перевод слова winner Winner – 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 […]...
4. Перевод слова entry Entry – 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 […]...
5. Перевод слова score Score – 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 […]...
6. 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 […]...
7. 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 […]...
8. 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....
9. 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 […]...
10. The Contest на английском языке писателя Arthur Conan Doyle In 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 […]...
11. Перевод слова instance Instance – пример, образец, случай, экземпляр Перевод слова Familiar instance – известный случай to give an instance – приводить пример in some instances – в ряде случаев We will Instance in a single writer, Walton. Сошлемся лишь на одного автора – Уолтона. This is perhaps a singular Instance in the history of mankind. Возможно, это […]...
12. George Clooney Uses Nespresso Money for Satellite to Spy on Sudan Dictator George 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 […]...
13. Перевод слова contest Contest – 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 […]...
14. Describing a Musical Performance Janine: 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. […]...
15. Three guys enter a disabled swimming contest Three 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 […]...
16. Перевод идиомы settle a score with someone / settle the score (with someone), значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: 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....
17. Перевод слова follow Follow – следовать, идти за, сопровождать Перевод слова Follow me – идите за мной this thought follows me everywhere – эта мысль не оставляет меня night follows day – за днем наступает ночь I would fain Follow your advice. Я с радостью последую вашему совету. You go ahead, and we’ll Follow on. Идите вперед, а […]...
18. Значение идиомы rough-and-tumble [rough-and-tumble] 1. {n.} Very rough, hard fighting or arguingthat does not follow any rules. There was a rough-and-tumble on thestreet last night between some soldiers and sailors. Many peopledon’t like the rough-and-tumble of politics. 2. {adj.} Fighting orarguing in a very rough and reckless way; struggling hard; notfollowing rules or laws. It took strong men […]...
19. 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....
20. Перевод слова force Force – сила, мощь; заставлять, принуждать Перевод слова With all one’s force – изо всех сил the force of circumstances – сила обстоятельств to force a confession – вынудить признание to force an entry – ворваться, вломиться Peace cannot be imposed by Force. Мир не может быть навязан силой. In both these two reasons there […]...
21. Перевод сленгового выражения score, значение и пример использования Сленговое 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 […]...
22. 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....
23. Store Promotions and Giveaways Sonia: What is all this? Paul: These are Entry forms and materials for our new store Promotions and Giveaways. Sonia: What Prizes can people Win? Paul: There are different kinds, because we’re running several promotions at once. We have Scratch-off cards to win Instant prizes, including t-shirts. Sonia: Those t-shirts are really nice. I’d like […]...
24. Значение идиомы for example [for example] or [for instance] {adv. phr.} As an example; asproof; to give an example or illustration. Not only rich men becomePresident. For example, Lincoln was born poor. There are jobs moredangerous than truck driving; for instance, training lions. Compare:FOR ONE THING....
25. Значение идиомы abide by [abide by] {v.} To accept and obey; be willing to follow. A basketball player may know he did not foul, but he must abide by the referee’s decision. The members agree to abide by the rules of the club....
26. Taking Care of Your Teeth Martha: Oh, I have a Toothache! George: It sounds like you’re In for a visit to the Dentist. Martha: That would be the Last resort. I hate going to the dentist. I don’t like needles and the sound of the Drill scares me to death. I’m hoping the toothache will just go away. George: You […]...
27. Перевод идиомы have a score to settle (with someone), значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: 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....
28. Formality and informality in British Society – Формальности и неформальности в британском общстве Touring around Britain involves observing various formal ceremonies, so the tourists get an impression that the British are generally formal in their day-to-day behaviour. But it is not true. Everything depends on whether the person is playing a public role or a private one. When people are on duty they have to obey some strict […]...
29. Значение идиомы stand on ceremony [stand on ceremony] {v. phr.} To follow strict rules of politeness;be very formal with other people. – Usually used with a helping verbin the negative. Grandmother does not stand on ceremony when hergrandchildren call....
30. Перевод идиомы for instance / for example, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: for instance / for example Перевод: например Пример: For instance, you can go to the island by boat, plane or helicopter. Например, ты можешь отправиться на остров на лодке, самолете или вертолете....
31. Christmas flavor Three 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 […]...
32. Osama Cave Memo Osama 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 […]...
33. 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 […]...
34. Passing Through Airport Security Roland: Why are you so nervous about flying? Natalie: I’m not nervous about being in the air. It’s going through Security. I hear it’s a Hassle and I don’t want to end up being Strip-searched. Roland: You won’t be strip-searched. All you need to do is to follow a few simple rules. When you get […]...
35. Understanding Interest Rates Kerry: I need to take out a small business loan and I’m trying to figure out what the Interest rate would be. Do you understand this stuff? Oscar: If it’s the same as a Mortgage loan, then I think I understand it In general terms. The interest rate would be the percentage of the amount […]...
36. Значение идиомы follow in one’s footsteps [follow in one’s footsteps] also [follow in one’s tracks] {v. phr.}To follow someone’s example; follow someone exactly, He followed inhis father’s footsteps and became a doctor. Compare: LIKE FATHER, LIKE SON....
37. Значение идиомы follow through [follow through] {v. phr.} 1. To finish a movement that you havestarted; continue an action to its natural ending. A footballpasser should follow through after he throws the ball. 2. To finishan action that you have started. Bob drew plans for a table for hismother, but he did not follow through by making it....
38. Значение идиомы follow one’s nose [follow one’s nose] {v. phr.}, {informal} 1. To go straight ahead;continue in the same direction. Just follow your nose and you’llget there. 2. To go any way you happen to think of. Oh, I don’tknow just where I want to go. I’ll just follow my nose and see whathappens....
39. Значение идиомы follow out [follow out] {v. phr.}, {informal} 1. To do fully; finish The boy followed out the instructions and made afine model plane. Compare: FOLLOW THROUGH. 2. To keep working at until it is finished; give your attentionuntil it comes to an end or conclusion. The student followed outall the index references in the encyclopedia until he […]...
40. A man says to his wife A man says to his wife, “Get ready you, me & the dog are going fishing.” Wife says, “I dont want to go.” Man gives her 3 choices, fishing, blow job or take it up the a*se. Wife pick blow job. After she sucking for a while she says, “It tastes like sh*t. Man says, […]...