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1. Перевод слова tower Tower – башня, вышка Перевод слова Lower part of the tower – подвал башни stumpy tower – низкая и широкая башня fire tower – пожарная вышка water tower – водонапорная башня How high is the Eiffel Tower? Какова высота Эйфелевой башни? The castle Tower has been shot away. Башня замка была разрушена орудийным залпом. She […]...
2. Перевод слова pilot Pilot – летчик, пилот, штурман; экспериментальный Перевод слова Airline pilot – летчик гражданской авиации fighter pilot – летчик-истребитель pilot lot – пробная партия pilot system – экспериментальная версия системы The Pilot gave the order to bomb up. Пилот отдал приказ загружать бомбы. The Pilot has logged 1200 flying hours. На счету этого пилота 1200 летных […]...
3. Значение идиомы tower of strength [tower of strength] {n. phr.} Someone who is strong, helpful, andsympathetic, and can always be relied on in times of trouble. Johnwas a veritable tower of strength to our family while my father was inthe war and my mother lay ill in the hospital....
4. Значение идиомы control tower [control tower] {n.} A tower with large windows and a good view of an airport so that the traffic of airplanes can be seen and controlled, usually by radio. We could see the lights at the control tower as our plane landed during the night....
5. Tower Bridge This bridge built in 1894, is still in daily use even though the traffic in and out of the London wharves’ has increased to an extraordinary extent during the course of the 20th century. Even today Tower Bridge regulates a large part of the impressive traffic of the Port of London. Due to a special […]...
6. Talking on a plane The following is supposedly a true story relating to an actual event that took place during a flight. As a Delta Air Lines jet was flying over Arizona on a clear day, the co-pilot was providing his passengers with a running commentary about landmarks over the PA system. “Coming up on the right, you can […]...
7. Значение идиомы live in an ivory tower [live in an ivory tower] {v. phr.} To be blind to real life; livean unrealistically sheltered existence. Professor Nebelmacher hasno idea of the cost of living; he lives in an ivory tower....
8. Hitler and the Eiffel Tower Adolf Hitler and his entourage pose in front of the Eiffel Tower shortly after the fall of France. One of the most recognized structures in the world is located in Paris, France. With just those clues alone (well and the title of the post…) many have already guessed that this post is about the Eiffel […]...
9. Running a Pilot Program Rosalind: How is the Pilot program coming along? Jimmy: We’ll be ready To launch it in another month, but I have some serious Reservations. Rosalind: Like what? Jimmy: We haven’t Worked out all of the bugs yet and we might Come up against some Resistance from the community. Rosalind: Isn’t that the Nature of a […]...
10. Fuel tanks jettisoned by U. S. fighter jets during Vietnam were repurposed into canoes Fighter jets will jettison their external fuel tanks when they are dry or if they engage in air-to-air combat. Vietnamese farmers turned the fuel tanks jettisoned by U. S. fighter jets during Vietnam into makeshift boats. During the Vietnam War, U. S. fighter jets constantly screamed across the countryside. They were typically loaded with an […]...
11. The Tower of London Топик Тауэр расскажет захватывающую историю одного из самых величественных и популярных исторических мест Лондона. Это целый комплекс, состоящий из 20 Башен. Самая древняя – Белая Башня была построена в 11-м веке и с тех пор в ее стенах томились, а затем были казнены многие известные узники, потому что в древние времена Тауэр был тюрьмой. Затем […]...
12. The Eiffel Tower The Eiffel Tower (la Tour Eiffel) is an iron tower built on the Champ de Mars beside the River Seine in Paris, France. It is the tallest structure in Paris, the fifth-tallest structure in France and possibly the most recognized monument in Europe. Named after its designer, engineer Gustave Eiffel, it is the most visited […]...
13. Fly the Friendly Skies in your Cessna Fly the Friendly Skies in your Cessna And who says our controllers don’t have a sense of humor? ———————————————— November 22, 1996 – Any More Complaints? The controller working a busy pattern told the 727 on downwind to make a 360 (do a complete circle, usually done to provide spacing between aircraft). The pilot of […]...
14. Перевод идиомы live in an ivory tower, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: live in an ivory tower Перевод: жить “в башне из слоновой кости” (отгородиться от повседневной жизни) Пример: The university professor lives in an ivory tower and does not seem to understand what is going on in the world. Профессор университета живет “в башне из слоновой кости”, и, похоже, не понимает, что происходит в мире....
15. Значение идиомы land on one’s feet [land on one’s feet] also [land on both feet] {v. phr.}, {informal}To get yourself out of trouble without damage or injury and sometimeswith a gain; be successful no matter what happens. No matter whattrouble he gets into, he always seems to land on his feet. Marylost her first job because she was always late to […]...
16. Air Canada flight finds stranded Australian yacht They were ready to land in Australia, at the end of a 14-hour international flight, when the 270 passengers of an Air Canada flight were suddenly thrown into a high-seas search-and-rescue operation. Flight AC033 diverted after pilot Andrew Robertson got a call from the Australian Maritime Safety Authority on Tuesday to help search for a […]...
17. Long Ago, a Pilot Landed on an Uptown Street. That’s Where the Bar Was A plane sat on 191st Street in 1956 after its wings were removed for shipment. The pilot landed the craft on St. Nicholas Avenue, rear, as part of a barroom bet. Surprise airplane landings always make headlines. Who will forget Capt. Chesley Sullenberger steering a US Airways jetliner onto the Hudson River in 2009? Then […]...
18. Irish Religion Humor Father Murphy walks into a pub in Donegal, and says to the first man he meets, “Do you want to go to heaven?” The man said, “I do Father.” The priest said, “Then stand over there against the wall.” Then the priest asked the second man, “Do you want to got to heaven?” “Certainly, Father,” […]...
19. Значение идиомы on one’s feet [on one’s feet] {adv. phr.} 1. Standing or walking; not sitting orlying down; up. Before the teacher finished asking the question, George was on his feet ready to answer it. In a busy gasolinestation, the attendant is on his feet all day. Compare: TO ONE’SFEET. Contrast: OFF ONE’S FEET. 2. Recovering; getting better fromsickness or […]...
20. A-japanese-ww2-pilot-presents-his-family-s-400-year-old-sword As most of us are aware, America’s predominant involvement in World War II occurred outside of its borders. While American troops were sent to the front lines of battle torn Europe, and fighting raged in the Pacific, the continental United States was almost entirely untouched. However, a little known attack (that later became known as […]...
21. Перевод слова fuel Fuel – топливо, горючее; разжигание страстей Перевод слова Fuel consumption – расход топлива fuel filling – заправка топливом to add fresh fuel to a quarrel – разжигать ссору, подстрекать ссорящихся to add fuel to the flame – подливать масла в огонь We stopped to take on Fuel. Мы остановились, чтобы заправиться. The Fuel tank’s almost […]...
22. Тауэр/ The Tower На английском языке Перевод на русский язык The Tower Тауэр The Tower of London is one of the most interesting historic sights of London. It is situated in the center of London on the north bank of the River Thames. The Tower was founded during the Norman Conquest of England sometimes at the end of […]...
23. Landing at a hidden military base You’ve all heard of the Air Force’s ultra-high-security, super-secret base in Nevada, known simply as “Area 51?” Well, late one afternoon, the Air Force folks out at Area 51 were very surprised to see a Cessna landing at their “secret” base. They immediately impounded the aircraft and hauled the pilot into an interrogation room. The […]...
24. Stuck in a plane George Bushes, father Bush and son Bush, Bush, Jr., are on board a small two seater plane when suddenly George Senior, the pilot, parachutes out of the plane. Not knowing how to fly, National Guard Service or not, a plane George, Jr., grabs the radio. “Mayday, mayday! My Dad just jumped out of the plane!” […]...
25. The Tower of London – Лондонский Тауэр The Tower of London is one of the most imposing and popular of London’s historical sites. It comprises not one, but 20 towers. The oldest of which, the White Tower, dates back to the llth century and the time of William the Conqueror. Nowadays a lot of tourists visit the Tower of London, because of […]...
26. Значение идиомы add fuel to the flame [add fuel to the flame] {v. phr.} To make a bad matter worse by adding to its cause; spread trouble, increase anger or other strong feelings by talk or action. By criticizing his son’s girl, the father added fuel to the flame of his son’s love. Bob was angry with Ted and Ted added fuel […]...
27. This businessman was walking down the sidewalk This businessman was walking down the sidewalk when a jet black van stopped by him. The guys pulled the man inside, stripped him of all his clothes till he was butt naked, threw him back outside, and then slammed the door shut taking off. Five miles later the men look outside and see the businessman […]...
28. Значение идиомы take over [take over] {v.} 1a. To take control or possession of. Heexpects to take over the business when his father retires. 1b. Totake charge or responsibility. The airplane pilot fainted and hisco-pilot had to take over. 2. To borrow, imitate, or adopt. TheJapanese have taken over many European ways of life....
29. Перевод слова instruct Instruct – инструктировать, обучать, поручать Перевод слова To instruct recruits – обучать новобранцев I have been instructed to inform you – мне поручено сообщить вам to be instructed in good time – быть своевременно уведомленным He Instructed me in building a boat. Он учил меня строить лодки. We were Instructed where to meet. Нас проинструктировали, […]...
30. A closer call The Pilots One day at a busy airport, the passengers on a commercial airliner are seated, waiting for the cockpit crew to show up so they can get under way. The pilot and co pilot finally appear in the rear of the plane, and begin walking up to the cockpit through the center aisle. Both […]...
31. Перевод слова repeat Repeat – повторять, рассказывать, воспроизводить Перевод слова Please repeat that – повторите, пожалуйста repeat counter – счетчик повторений repeat instruction – команда повторения Will you Repeat the question? Не могли бы вы повторить вопрос? Repeat the exercises twice a day. Повторяйте упражнения два раза в день. Don’t Repeat this to anyone. Никому этого не рассказывай. […]...
32. A concerned husband went to a doctor to talk about his wife A concerned husband went to a doctor to talk about his wife. He says to the doctor, “Doctor, I think my wife is deaf because she never hears me the first time and always asks me to repeat things.” “Well,” the doctor replied, “go home and tonight stand about 15 feet from her and say […]...
33. Big Ben Big Ben is one of London’s best-known landmarks, and looks most spectacular at night when the clock faces are illuminated. You even know when parliament is in session, because a light shines above the clock face. The four dials of the clock are 23 feet square, the minute hand is 14 feet long and the […]...
34. Truly stupid people 02 Top honors for “Human Projectile of the Month” go to an as-of-yet unidentified dude who is also a serious contender for the annual “Darwin Award”. That prestigious prize is given posthumously to the person who does the human gene pool the greatest service by removing himself from it in the most extraordinarily stupid fashion. Troopers […]...
35. Перевод слова heaven Heaven – небеса, небо; царство небесное, рай Перевод слова The broad expanse of heaven – широкий свод небес a map of the heavens – карта звездного неба the kingdom of heaven – царство небесное The windows of Heaven opened. Разверзлись хляби небесные. Earth’s loveliness or Heaven’s sublimity. Красота земли или величавость небес. I would move […]...
36. A nun comes to her Mother Superior and asks her A nun comes to her Mother Superior and asks her to hear a confession: “Today I enjoyed the pleasures of the flesh. Father Goodwim came to me and told me that I had the gates to Heaven here between my legs. Then he said that he had the key to Heaven, and he put it […]...
37. Значение идиомы foot [foot] See: AT ONE’S FEET, COLD FEET, DEAD ON ONE’S FEET, DRAGONE’S FEET, FROM HEAD TO FOOT, GET OFF ON THE WRONG FOOT, GET ONE’SFEET WET, HAND AND FOOT, KEEP ONE’S FEET, KNOCK OFF ONE’S FEET, LANDON ONE’S FEET, LET GRASS GROW UNDER ONE’S FEET, ONE FOOT IN THE GRAVE, ON FOOT, ON ONE’S FEET, […]...
38. One day a teacher was teaching religion One day a teacher was teaching religion, when she asked the class “What part of your body do you think goes up to heaven first?” Two children rose their hand. One was little Johnny. Hesitant to pick on him she chose little Mary. “I think your heart goes first because, that’s were your emotions of […]...
39. That is ONE! A middle aged rancher in pioneer days of old, had growen tired of working so hard to build a beautiful ranch house and huge herd to go with it. So he thought it would be nice to get one of those mail order brides. Well he sent for one and on the day she was […]...
40. Значение идиомы repeat oneself [repeat oneself] {v. phr.} To say the same thing over again, oftenin the same words; repeat ideas because you forget what you said orbecause you want to stress their importance. Grandfather isforgetful and often repeats himself when he tells a story. Ateacher often has to repeat herself several times before her pupilsremember what she tells […]...