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1. David Copperfield is doing his magic show and David Copperfield is doing his magic show and asks if anyone would like to show him a trick. “I will”, replies a guy in the audience, “but I’m going to need your wife Claudia and a table.” “Ok”, says David and the guy gets on stage. He then bends Claudia over the table, pulls down […]...
2. Asking for a First Date Natalie: Hello. Sergio: Hi, Could I speak to Natalie? Natalie: This is she. Sergio: Oh hi, this is Sergio. How are you? Natalie: Good. How about you? Sergio: I’m great. Uh, well, the reason I’m calling is I was wondering if you’d like To go out sometime? Natalie: You mean on a Date? Sergio: Yeah, […]...
3. Перевод слова magic Magic – магия, волшебство, магический Перевод слова By magic – по волшебству to perform magic – показывать фокусы magic space – магическое пространство to say the magic word – произнести заклинание It was a kind of Magic. Это было своего рода волшебство. The medicine worked as if by Magic. Лекарство оказало волшебный эффект. She’s got […]...
4. Значение идиомы magic carpet [magic carpet] {n.} 1. A rug said to be able to transport a personthrough the air to any place he wishes. The caliph of Baghdad flewon his magic carpet to Arabia. 2. Any form of transportation that iscomfortable and easy enough to seem magical. Flying the Concordfrom Dallas to London seemed like boarding the magic […]...
5. A Suspicious Neighbor Patricia: What do you think of our new neighbor? Ray: I don’t know. I haven’t met him yet. Patricia: Me neither, but I think he’s a Shady character. Ray: Why do you think that? Patricia: Well, when he was moving in, I tried To shoot the breeze with him and he was Shifty. When I […]...
6. Перевод слова trick Trick – трюк, хитрость, обман Перевод слова To obtain money by a trick – получить деньги при помощи обмана pitiful trick – жалкие, постыдные ухищрения trick of imagination – обман воображения None of your Tricks! Без фокусов! He shows me card Tricks. Он показывает мне карточные фокусы. He didn’t turn up? What a dirty Trick! […]...
7. Значение идиомы read one’s mind [read one’s mind] {v. phr.} To know what someone else is thinking. I have known John so long that I can read his mind. – [mindreader] {n.} That’s exactly what I was going to say. You must be amind reader! Compare: READ LIKE A BOOK....
8. Dressing Appropriately for an Event Patricia: Hey, look at you! You’re all Decked out. What’s the occasion? Renaud: I’m going to the Ortegas’s party. Aren’t you? Patricia: Yeah, but I’m not getting all Dolled up for it. I think the Dress is Casual. Renaud: I heard that it’s going to be an Upscale affair and I don’t want to be […]...
9. Перевод сленгового выражения magic bullet, значение и пример использования Сленговое выражение: magic bullet Перевод: магическое, волшебное средство Пример: A lot of people are looking for some sort of magic bullet that will solve their problems. Многие люди ищут разные волшебные средства, которые решат все их проблемы....
10. Magic Mushrooms Create a Hyperconnected Brain Magic mushrooms can create vivid hallucinations of strange and fantastical things, such as abstract geometric shapes. Magic mushrooms may give users trippy experiences by creating a hyperconnected brain. The active ingredient in the psychedelic drug, psilocybin, seems to completely disrupt the normal communication networks in the brain, by connecting “brain regions that don’t normally talk […]...
11. Types of Families Patricia: Okay, we’re nearly done setting up for the neighborhood party. I got some Nametags with “father,” “mother,” and “kids” printed on them, with a space for people to write their names. It’ll be easier for people to introduce themselves and make friends. Ed: The nametags are a good idea, but we have to keep […]...
12. Believing in Predictions Armond: I hope that this new year will bring me better luck. Patricia: You can find that out easily enough. My Astrologer says… Armond: Hold on. You Consult an astrologer? You really believe in that Nonsense? Patricia: It’s not nonsense and, yes, I believe in it. I like getting Predictions about the future and knowing […]...
13. Playing a Practical Joke Patricia: What are you doing? Luis: I’m setting up a Practical joke for Bobby. I Can’t wait to see the look on his face when he walks outside and finds his bike In pieces. It’ll be the best Prank ever! Patricia: You’re not really going to take apart his bike, are you? Luis: I’ll Let […]...
14. An Unwelcome Business in the Neighborhood Patricia: Finally! That empty building has a new Tenant. That’s great for the neighborhood. Francois: Think again. The new tenant plans to open a Strip club. Patricia: A strip club in the middle of a Residential neighborhood?! That must be a Violation of city Ordinances. The city won’t allow that. Francois: I’m not so sure. […]...
15. Значение идиомы trick or treat [trick or treat] {n.} The custom of going from house to house onHalloween asking for small gifts and playing tricks on people whorefuse to give. When Mrs. Jones answered the doorbell, the childrenyelled “Trick or treat.” Mrs. Jones gave them all some candy. OnHalloween Bill and Tom went out playing trick or treat....
16. Перевод слова reader Reader – читатель, любитель читать Перевод слова He is not much of a reader – он мало читает, он не любит читать hasty reader – тот, кто “глотает” книги одну за другой lady reader – читательница It is worth the Reader’s attention. Это заслуживает внимания читателей. To an English Reader it rings false. Английскому читателю […]...
17. ‘Magic Mushrooms’ May Permanently Alter Personality Just one strong dose of hallucinogenic mushrooms can alter a person’s personality for more than a year and perhaps permanently, a new study finds. People given psilocybin, the compound in “magic mushrooms” that causes hallucinations and feelings of transcendence, demonstrated a more “open” personality after their experience, an effect that persisted for at least 14 […]...
18. Hints and Innuendo Roberta: You know, my birthday is Coming up. John: Yeah, I know. What are you Getting at? Roberta: Nothing. I was just thinking that it’s kind of an important birthday, a major birthday. John: Yes, I know. Spit it out. What are you Driving at? Roberta: I was just thinking that some people might not […]...
19. Значение идиомы trick of the trade [trick of the trade] {n. phr.}, {usually in plural}, {informal} 1.A piece of expert knowledge; a smart, quick, or skillful way ofworking at a trade or job. Mr. Olson spent years learning thetricks of the trade as a carpenter. Any one can learn how to hangwallpaper, but only an expert can show you the tricks […]...
20. Значение идиомы do the trick [do the trick] {v. phr.}, {informal} To bring success in doing something; have a desired result. Jim was not passing in English, but he studied harder and that did the trick. The car wheels slipped on the ice, so Tom put sand under them, which did the trick. Compare: TURN THE TRICK....
21. Значение идиомы mind [mind] See: CROSS ONE’S MIND or PASS THROUGH ONE’S MIND, GIVE APIECE OF ONE’S MIND, HALF A MIND, IN MIND, IN ONE’S MIND’S EYE, MAKEUP ONE’S MIND, NEVER MIND, ON ONE’S MIND, OUT OF ONE’S HEAD or OUT OFONE’S MIND, PUT IN MIND OF, READ ONE’S MIND....
22. Значение идиомы play tricks on [play tricks on] {v. phr.} To make another the victim of some trickor joke. Al got angry when his classmates played a trick on him byhiding his clothes while he was swimming....
23. Hints and Innuendo Roberta: You know, my birthday is Coming up. John: Yeah, I know. What are you Getting at? Roberta: Nothing. I was just thinking that it’s kind of an important birthday, a major birthday. John: Yes, I know. Spit it out. What are you Driving at? Roberta: I was just thinking that some people might not […]...
24. Believing in Scary Things Ella: No matter what you say, I am not going out tonight. It’s Halloween and EvilThings are Lurking everywhere. Jimmy: Come on, it’s Halloween! It’s the holiday when kids get Dressed up and ask for candy. There is nothing evil or Creepy about this day. If you’re Scared stiff, it’s Your own doing. Ella: Don’t […]...
25. Being Boastful My boss is a complete Blowhard. He likes to Boast about his Accomplishments and Acquisitions Every chance he gets. Unfortunately, I seem to be his favorite audience. Boss: You won’t believe what I did over the weekend. I went Mountain climbing and Skydiving. What I wanted to say was, “Uh, Spare me!” But what I […]...
26. Диалог на английском языке с переводом “Take you up on that offer” Daglish Дэглиш Thanks so much for showing me Madrid. You were a great host. Большое спасибо за то, что показал мне Мадрид. Ты был очень гостеприимен. Sergio Серджио It was my pleasure. Не стоит благодарности. Daglish Дэглиш I hope I wasn’t too much trouble with all the stuff I bought. Надеюсь, я не доставил тебе […]...
27. Buying Electronic Books Kindo: What’s that? Nookie: It’s my new E-book reader. I’m just Downloading some new books onto it. Kindo: I haven’t bought one yet. I’m Old school. I still prefer a Printed book. Nookie: But if you haven’t tried it yet, how do you know you wouldn’t like it better? This e-book reader can Store over […]...
28. Перевод слова explain Explain – объяснять, растолковывать, оправдываться Перевод слова To explain the meaning of a word – объяснить значение слова he was unable to explain his conduct – он не смог объяснить своего поведения to explain satisfactorily – толково объяснять We miss any attempt to Explain. Мы упускаем шанс что-либо объяснить. She Explained the problem to me. […]...
29. Halloween As a kid, I always liked Halloween. I liked Dressing up in a Costume that I Pick out at the store or, more often, we made out of Odds and ends at home. The best part was going Trick-or-treating. Some years, I went with my brothers and sisters. When I got a little older, I […]...
30. Перевод идиомы do the trick, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: do the trick Идиома: do the trick разг. Перевод: хорошо сработать, получиться, удаваться, достичь хорошего или желаемого результата Пример: I think that the new piece of equipment should do the trick and solve our problem. Думаю, новое оборудование должно сработать и решить нашу проблему....
31. Значение идиомы spell out [spell out] {v.} 1. To say or read aloud the letters ot a word, oneby one; spell. John could not understand the word the teacher wassaying, so she spelled it out on the blackboard. 2. To read slowly, have trouble in understanding. The little boy spelled out theprinted words. 3. {informal} To explain something in […]...
32. Перевод идиомы bag of tricks, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: bag of tricks Перевод: набор особых методов, способов Пример: The teacher has a bag of tricks to keep her students occupied. Учительница знает несколько способов занять своих учеников....
33. Пословица / поговорка you can’t teach an old dog new tricks / an old dog will learn no new tricks – перевод и значение, пример использования Пословица / поговорка: you can’t teach an old dog new tricks / an old dog will learn no new tricks Перевод: старую собаку новым фокусам не научишь (т. е. в старости поздно переучиваться) Эквивалент в русском языке: горбатого могила исправит Пример: My friend refused to try anything new and would never go to a new […]...
34. Значение идиомы you can’t teach an old dog new tricks [you can’t teach an old dog new tricks] It is very hard or almostimpossible to train an older person to acquire some new skill. – Aproverb. You’ll never teach your grandfather how to do his incometax on a personal computer. You can’t teach an old dog new tricks....
35. Значение идиомы miss a trick [miss a trick] {v. phr.} To fail to see, hear, or notice somethingof even the slightest importance. He never misses a trick when itcomes to the stock market....
36. Перевод слова thinking Thinking – мышление, размышление, мнение Перевод слова Current thinking – общее, ходячее мнение deep thinking – глубокие размышления distinct way of thinking – особый склад ума Her last remark has set me Thinking. Ее последнее высказывание заставило меня задуматься. This problem requires clear Thinking. Для решения этой проблемы требуется ясная голова. Thinking negatively can become […]...
37. Значение идиомы boggle the mind [boggle the mind] {v. phr.}, {informal} To stop the rational thinking process by virtue of being too fantastic or incredible. It boggles the mind that John should have been inside a flying saucer!...
38. Libraries (2) Топик Библиотеки (2) рассказывает о важной роли этих хранилищ книг в культурном развитии страны. Мы проводим много времени за чтением художественной литературы, рассказов, книг о путешествиях, книг для детей и книг на иностранных языках. Но, люди читают книги не только для удовольствия, а и для того, чтобы восполнить пробелы в определенных сферах своей деятельности. В […]...
39. Books Топик Книги рассказывает, насколько важно чтение книг. Люди читают не только для развлечения, при чтении книг мышление человека задействовано полностью, если мы, например, сопереживаем героям и их жизнь вызывает много чувств и эмоций. Чтение книг полностью захватывает внимание и развивает наш кругозор. Contemporary life is impossible without reading. The influence of literature on people’s mind […]...
40. Перевод идиомы play tricks on someone, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: play tricks on someone Перевод: обманывать, запутывать, вводить в заблуждение кого-либо Пример: The little boy liked to play tricks on his friends. Маленькому мальчику нравится вводить своих друзей в заблуждение....