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1. Перевод слова competitionCompetition — соревнование, состязание, конкуренция Перевод слова Chess competition — шахматный турнир diving competition — соревнования по прыжкам в воду to meet with competition — сталкиваться с конкуренцией Who won the Competition? Кто выиграл конкурс? Competition should beat the price down. Цены должны упасть из-за конкуренции. Has Jim entered for the Competition? Джим будет участвовать ... Читать далее...
2. The boss called one of his employees into the officeThe boss called one of his employees into the office. «Rob,» he said, «you’ve been with the company for a year. You started off in the post room, one week later you were promoted to a sales position, and one month after that you were promoted to district manager of the sales department. Just four ... Читать далее...
3. Перевод слова rivalRival — соперник, конкурент, соперничать Перевод слова Business rivals — конкуренты rivals in love — соперники в любви do for a rival — погубить конкурента rival hypotheses — конкурирующие гипотезы The teams have been longtime Rivals. Команды были давними соперникам. He was a spy planted in the office by a Rival company. Он был шпионом, ... Читать далее...
4. Organizing Your OfficeI have a very Disorganized office. My co-workers have been making jokes about my office for a long time, and my boss finally Cracked down on me. He told me: “Get the office organized by Friday – no excuses!” What choice did I have? I’ve always been a Pack rat. I hate to throw anything ... Читать далее...
5. Фразовые глаголы с «PULL»Pull round — поправляться He was just beginning to pull round after his operation. Pull away — выделяться, отрываться от лидера Sullivan pulled away in the final lap. Pull back — отступать Our tank forces pulled back to regroup. Pull off — отходить, отъезжать If you’re feeling sleepy, pull off the road immediately and have ... Читать далее...
6. A couple, age 67, went to the doctors officeA couple, age 67, went to the doctor’s office. The doctor asked, «What can I do for you?» The man said, «Will you watch us have sexual intercourse?» The doctor looked puzzled, but agreed. When the couple finished, the doctor said, «There is nothing wrong with the way you have intercourse.» And he then charged ... Читать далее...
7. Перевод слова officeOffice — офис, должность Перевод слова Judicial office — судебная должность holder of an office — должностное лицо lawyer’s office — адвокатская контора editorial office — редакция His Office was bugged. Его офис прослушивался. He was removed from Office. Он был отстранен от должности. Foreign Office Министерство иностранных дел (в Великобритании)...
8. Перевод слова post-officePost-office — почта, почтовое отделение Перевод слова Post office official — почтовый чиновник post-office receipt — почтовая квитанция post-office box — абонементный почтовый ящик post office coach — почтовый вагон date of a post-office stamp — дата почтового штемпеля It was an old Post-office where clerks candled the letters. Это была почта старого образца, где ... Читать далее...
9. Значение идиомы box office[box office] {n.}, {informal} 1. The place at movies and theaters where tickets may be purchased just before the performance instead of having ordered them through the telephone or having bought them at a ticket agency. No need to reserve the seats; we can pick them up at the box office. 2. A best-selling movie, ... Читать далее...
10. Working from a Home OfficeAdrina: So this is your new home office. It’s nice. Victor: It’s Functional, and I like it. When my company decided to lower its Overhead by Decentralizing, it gave employees the option to work from home. When I heard that, I didn’t Think twice about making the change. Adrina: I’m not surprised. Lots of people ... Читать далее...
11. Working Late at the OfficeI was so glad it was Friday afternoon. I’ve been thinking-TGIF-all day. I was On my way out of the office when I saw Nick sitting at his desk. Even though the office was nearly empty, he didn’t look like he was ready to leave. In fact, he looked like he was still Swamped with ... Читать далее...
12. Значение идиомы neck[neck] See: BREATHE DOWN ONE’S NECK, BREAK ONE’S NECK, CATCH IT INTHE NECK or GET IT IN THE NECK, PAIN IN THE NECK, SAVE ONE’S NECK, STICK ONE’S NECK OUT....
13. Buying Office FurnitureNatalia: Is that the Office Shop Catalogue? Kei: Yeah, I’m in charge of Furnishing the new offices on the second floor. They need everything – Desks, file cabinets, bookcases – you name it. Natalia: That sounds like fun. I love shopping for new furniture. Can I help? Kei: Yes, definitely. I’ve picked out a few ... Читать далее...
14. Garage SalesOne of the things I like to do on the weekends is go to garage sales. I’m a Bargain hunter and Collector, so garage sales are good places for me. I look in the newspapers or just follow Homemade signs To find the sales in my neighborhood. Whether it’s because people are doing Spring cleaning ... Читать далее...
15. Competition of a nationThe Americans and Russians at the height of the arms race realized that if they continued in the usual manner they were going to blow up the whole world. One day they sat down and decided to settle the whole dispute with one dog fight. They’d have five years to breed the best fighting dog ... Читать далее...
16. Значение идиомы front office[front office] {n.}, {informal} The group of persons who manage abusiness; the officers. The front office decides how much theworkers are paid....
17. Значение идиомы grace period[grace period] or [period of grace] {n.} The time or extra timeallowed in which to do something. Most insurance companies have agrace period of one month for payments. The teacher gave the classa week’s period of grace to finish workbooks....
18. Two law partners leave their office and go to lunchTwo law partners leave their office and go to lunch. In the middle of lunch the junior partner slaps his forehead. «Damn,» he says. «I forgot to lock the office safe before we left.» His partner replies » What are you worried about? We’re both here.»...
19. Перевод слова neckNeck — шея Перевод слова To break the neck — свернуть шею up to the neck — по горло, по уши to break the neck of winter — оставить позади большую часть зимы nervy neck — мускулистая шея They Necked their Queen. Они отрубили голову своей королеве. She gave him a Neck massage. Она сделала ... Читать далее...
20. Перевод идиомы take office, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: take office Перевод: вступать в должность Пример: The new mayor of the city is expected to take office next week. Ожидается, что новый мэр города вступит в должность на следующей неделе....
21. Значение идиомы land-office business[land-office business] {n.}, {informal} A great rush of business. It was a hot day, and the drive-ins were doing a land-office businessin ice cream and cold drinks....
22. A man goes into the doctor’s office feeling really badA man goes into the doctor’s office feeling really bad. After a thorough examination the doctor calls him into his office and says «I have some bad news. You have HAGS.» «What is HAGS» the man asks. «It’s herpes, AIDS, gonorrhea, and syphilis» says the doctor. «Oh my God» says the man. «What are you ... Читать далее...
23. Значение идиомы bring[bring] or [wheel in] or [out] or [up the big guns] {v. phr.} To make use of a concealed plan in order to defeat an opponent in an argument or in a game, debate, or competition. The new computer software company decided to bring out the big guns to get ahead of the competition....
24. The young lady entered the doctor’s office carrying an infantThe young lady entered the doctor’s office carrying an infant. «Doctor,» she explained, «the baby seems to be ailing. Instead of gaining weight, he lost three ounces this week.» The medic examined the child and then started to squeeze the girl’s breasts. He then unbuttoned her blouse, removed the bra and began powerfully sucking on ... Читать далее...
25. Garage SalesOne of the things I like to do on the weekends is go to garage sales. I’m a Bargain hunter and Collector, so garage sales are good places for me. I look in the newspapers or just follow Homemade signs To find the sales in my neighborhood. Whether it’s because people are doing Spring cleaning ... Читать далее...
26. Working on CommissionDennis: I just got a new Sales job and I’m going to be Making a bundle. Irene: What kind of job is it? Dennis: I’ll be Working strictly on commission. The more I sell, the more I earn. It’s a great opportunity for someone with my talents in sales. Irene: I know you’re great at ... Читать далее...
27. Перевод слова coastCoast — побережье Перевод слова On the coast — на побережье off the French coast — у берегов Франции coast with an irregular outline — изрезанное побережье He lives on the Coast. Он живет на побережье. We’ll sail along the Coast. Мы проплывем вдоль берега. The boat skirted the Coast. Лодки обогнули побережье....
28. A farmer walked into an attorney officeA farmer walked into an attorney’s office wanting to file for a divorce. The attorney asked, «May I help you?» The farmer said, «Yea, I want to get one of those dayvorce’s.» The attorney said, «well do you have any grounds?» The farmer said, «Yea, I got about 140 acres.» The attorney said, » No, ... Читать далее...
29. Blonde on blondeA blonde woman was speeding down the road in her little red sports car and was pulled over by a woman police officer, who was also a blonde. The cop asked to see the blonde’s driver’s license. She dug through her purse and was getting progressively more agitated. «What does it look like?» she finally ... Читать далее...
30. Competition and PrizesOlga: Are you going to Take me on, or are you Chicken? Apollo: Me chicken? No way! Bring it on! Olga: Okay, but get ready to get Trounced. I’m going To teach you a thing or two about how this game should be played. Ready for some Humiliation? Apollo: Stop Trash-talking and get over here. ... Читать далее...
31. Play the Office GameHere’s a way to spice up your office. Pick two or three colleagues and agree to play the Office Game which awards points as follows: ONE POINT Run one lap around the office at top speed. Walk sideways to the photocopier. Find the vacuum and start vacuuming around your desk. When they’re not looking, pour ... Читать далее...
32. An old woman came into her doctors officeAn old woman came into her doctor’s office and confessed to an embarrassing problem. «I fart all the time, Doctor Johnson, but they’re soundless, and they have no odor. In fact, since I’ve been here, I’ve farted no less than twenty times. What can I do?» «Here’s a prescription, Mrs. Harris. Take these pills three ... Читать далее...
33. Значение идиомы neck and neck[neck and neck] {adj. or adv.}, {informal} Equal or nearly equal ina race or contest; abreast; tied. At the end of the race the twohorses were neck and neck. For months John and Harry seemed to beneck and neck in Alice’s favor. Compare: NIP AND TUCK....
34. A woman went down to the Welfare Office to get aidA woman went down to the Welfare Office to get aid. The office worker asked her, «How many children do you have?» «Ten,» she replied. «What are their names?» he asked. «LeRoy, LeRoy, LeRoy, LeRoy, LeRoy, LeRoy, LeRoy, LeRoy, LeRoy, and LeRoy,» she answered. «They’re all named LeRoy?» he asked «What if you want them ... Читать далее...
35. Changing the Subject in ConversationLaura: I think that’s all we need to talk about regarding last month’s report. Let’s Turn to this month’s report, Shall we? I didn’t get a copy of it. Could someone Hand me one? Gaius: By the way, I have just one last comment before we Shift our focus to this month’s report. It seems ... Читать далее...
36. Now he’s in troubleA police officer had just pulled a car over. When he walked up to the car a man rolled down the window and said, «what’s the problem officer?» To which the policeman responded, «I stopped you for running that red light behind you.» Just then the man’s wife leaned forward from the driver’s seat and ... Читать далее...
37. Значение идиомы catch it in the neck[catch it in the neck] or [get it in the neck] {v. phr.}, {slang} To be blamed or punished. Tom got it in the neck because he forgot to close the windows when it rained. Students get it in the neck when they lose library books. Compare: CATCH IT, GET WHAT’S COMING TO ONE....
38. A middle manager is called into his bosses officeA middle manager is called into his bosses office on a Monday morning. He is told he has to get rid of one employee in his department by the next Monday. «Downsizing.» He’s really upset. Everyone in his department does a good job and it doesn’t seem fair. So for the next 2 days he ... Читать далее...
39. Making Office RenovationsAlice: I can’t hear you over that Hammering. When are these Renovations going to be done? Dilbert: They’re already two weeks past the scheduled Completion date and I can only Guess at the Cost overruns. Alice: It feels like they’re never going to finish. Dilbert: I know. When the renovations were announced, I was glad ... Читать далее...
40. Buying a Men’s SuitSales clerk: Good afternoon. What can I help you find? Bo: I’m looking for a Suit for work. Sales clerk: I’m sure we have something for you. Are you looking for a traditional or Contemporary suit? Bo: I’m not sure. I’d like To try on some different ones. Sales clerk: That’s no problem. Let me ... Читать далее...