Proofreading a Document

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1. Checking Facts and FiguresTakagi: Before we Disseminate this Report, I need you To fact-check it. I don’t want a repeat of what happened last year. Ellie: What happened last year? I wasn’t working here then. Takagi: Last year’s report had a lot of small Inaccuracies and a few major Errors. We ended up having To issue a second ... Читать далее...
2. Перевод слова checkCheck — проверять, сверять Перевод слова To check for errors — корректировать, исправлять to check an instrument — выверять прибор check ballot — проверочное голосование Hey, Check out that car! Эй, зацени, ту машину! Does his story Check out? Его рассказ подтверждается? Check your spelling and grammar. Проверьте орфографию и грамматику. Примеры из жизни На ... Читать далее...
3. Eating at a Casual RestaurantRussell: Why aren’t you eating? Is there Something the matter with your food? Nadia: No, the food is fine. Russell: What’s wrong? Nadia: I’m not sure How to put this. I really like going to Diners and Hole in the walls with you, and I love Mom and pop restaurants as much as you do. ... Читать далее...
4. Translating a DocumentFrancine: Do you know the word in Mcquish for “partnership”? Aziz: No, I don’t speak Mcquish. What are you doing? Francine: Jim gave me this letter and this document To translate into Mcquish because I speak a little of it, but even with a Dictionary and Thesaurus, it’s Slow going. Aziz: Didn’t you tell Jim ... Читать далее...
5. A Mid-life CrisisBella: I think my husband is going through a Mid-life crisis. Russell: What makes you think that? Bella: He just Traded in his car for a very expensive Sports car, and he’s filling the house with Gym equipment. Russell: Uh oh, that’s a bad Sign. Do you know what may have Triggered this? Bella: I’m ... Читать далее...
6. Improving Online ReviewsJerrise: Okay, you were right. We need to do something to improve business. Do you think we should Take out an ad in the local newspaper? Russell: We could do that, but I think a better strategy is to improve our Online reviews. Jerrise: Who looks at websites with Unsolicited reviews? I’m not convinced that’ll ... Читать далее...
7. Shopping for UnderwearKerry: We’re almost done with the shopping. We just need some Underwear for you and some Unmentionables for me. Russell: It’s perfectly acceptable for women to buy men’s underwear, but do I have to go into the Lingerie store? All of the women in the store laugh at me. Kerry: No, they don’t. I just ... Читать далее...
8. Перевод слова proofProof — доказательство, подтверждение Перевод слова Proof by contradiction — доказательство от противного detailed proof — подробное доказательство proof from a hypothesis — доказательство с помощью гипотезы Can you check these Proofs? Вы можете проверить эти доказательства? For my Proof I refer to your letter. В качестве доказательства я ссылаюсь на твое письмо. You’ll need ... Читать далее...
9. Shopping for UnderwearKerry: We’re almost done with the shopping. We just need some Underwear for you and some Unmentionables for me. Russell: It’s perfectly acceptable for women to buy men’s underwear, but do I have to go into the Lingerie store? All of the women in the store laugh at me. Kerry: No, they don’t. I just ... Читать далее...
10. Перевод слова editEdit — редактировать Перевод слова To edit a manuscript — редактировать рукопись to edit a newspaper — быть редактором газеты to edit a file — редактировать файл This chapter needs to be Edited. Эту главу нужно отредактировать. This film has been Edited for television. Этот фильм был отредактирован для телевидения. The newspaper Edits letters before ... Читать далее...
11. Scheduling an AppointmentAnn: Hello. Serge: Hi, Ann. It’s Serge. I’m calling To make an appointment for LeeAnn. She wants to meet with Miles next week sometime. Ann: Let me take a look at his Appointment schedule. Let’s see, can LeeAnn be here on Tuesday at 2:00? Serge: No, she’s Tied up all Tuesday afternoon, but I could ... Читать далее...
12. Значение идиомы double-check[double-check] {v.} 1. To do a double check on; look at again very carefully. When the last typing of his book was finished, the author double-checked it. 2. To make a double check; look carefully at something. The proofreader double-checks against errors....
13. Перевод слова structureStructure — структура; здание, сооружение Перевод слова The structure of the atom — структура атома the structure of a language — строй языка a stately structure — величественное сооружение The Structure was damaged and therefore infirm. Конструкция была повреждена и потому неустойчива. The wing of a bat is a most abnormal Structure. Крыло летучей мыши ... Читать далее...
14. Значение идиомы spot check[spot check] {n. phr.} A sample check or investigation. InternalRevenue Service employees often conduct a spot check of individualreturns when the figures don’t add up....
15. Перевод слова factFact — обстоятельство, факт, истина Перевод слова Dry facts — голые факты fixed fact — твердо установленный факт but this is a fact! — но ведь это правда! This Fact speaks for itself. Этот факт говорит сам за себя. I have already alluded to the Fact. Я уже ссылался на это. Space exploitation is now ... Читать далее...
16. Перевод слова contentContent — содержание, суть; удовлетворять, довольствоваться Перевод слова The content of the matter — суть дела concept content — содержание понятия to content oneself — довольствоваться They were Content with their lot. Они были довольны своей судьбой. Cream has a high fat Content. У крема высокая жирность. He writes with more attention to style than ... Читать далее...
17. Formatting a DocumentFranz: I’ve just switched over to this program and I can’t figure out how To format my document. Can you help me? Helen: I can try. Let’s take a look. What do you want to do? Franz: I want to change the Margins so that I can fit more on a page. I don’t know ... Читать далее...
18. Using a PawnshopJamaica: I need To raise some cash right away. I’m thinking of Hocking a few things. You’ve used the Pawnshop down the street before, right? Nolan: Yeah, a few years ago when I lost my job. I needed a Short-term loan to tide me over until I could find a new one. Jamaica: Is the ... Читать далее...
19. Using a PawnshopJamaica: I need To raise some cash right away. I’m thinking of Hocking a few things. You’ve used the Pawnshop down the street before, right? Nolan: Yeah, a few years ago when I lost my job. I needed a Short-term loan to tide me over until I could find a new one. Jamaica: Is the ... Читать далее...
20. Перевод слова documentDocument — документ Перевод слова Classified document — секретный документ to date document — датировать документ to deface a document — сделать документ неудобочитаемым The charges are well Documented. Обвинения были хорошо задокументированы. You forgot to sign the Document. Вы забыли подписать документ. Can you Document your claims? Вы можете задокументировать свои претензии?...
21. Перевод слова majorMajor — главный, важный; мажор; майор Перевод слова Major question — главный вопрос major drawback — основной недостаток major road — главная дорога major chord — мажорный аккорд She is Majoring in linguistics. Ее специализация — лингвистика. A captain is below a Major. Капитан по званию ниже, чем майор. Our car needs a Major overhaul. ... Читать далее...
22. Значение идиомы talk back[talk back] also [answer back] {v.} {informal} To answer rudely;reply in a disrespectful way; be fresh. When the teacher told theboy to sit down, he talked back to her and said she couldn’t makehim. Mary talked back when her mother told her to stop watchingtelevision; she said, «I don’t have to if I don’t want ... Читать далее...
23. TraditionsA man and a woman got married, and he told her : » since you are my wife you should respect my traditions and habits…and i have 3 traditions. So, first tradition: On wednesdays i play football with my friends…no matter what..whether it snows or it rains…i dont care..i play football!! -Is it clear for ... Читать далее...
24. Hotel ReservationsI just finished a huge project at work and I needed some Down time. I decided to take a short vacation. I liked the idea of a long weekend out of town. My friend Sara offered to let me Crash at her place in San Francisco, but I decided to stay at a hotel instead. ... Читать далее...
25. Значение идиомы to one’s heart’s content[to one’s heart’s content] {adv. phr.} To the extent of one’swishes; one’s complete satisfaction. There is a wonderful smallrestaurant nearby where you can eat to your heart’s content....
26. Parking InstructionsI arrived for my meeting at the headquarters of Woon Enterprises and I stopped at the Kiosk to ask for directions. It’s a huge organization and the offices are located on a 30-acre Compound, so it’s very hard To find your way around Without some help. Guard: Good morning. Edyta: Good morning. I’m here for ... Читать далее...
27. Значение идиомы facts of life[facts of life] {n. phr.} 1. The truth which we should know aboutsex, marriage, and births. His father told him the facts of lifewhen he was old enough. 2. The truths one learns about people andtheir good and bad habits of life, work or play. As a cub reporterhe would learn the facts of life ... Читать далее...
28. The Army Airborne major was used to harassmentThe Army Airborne major was used to harassment from Air Force fliers about crazy Army paratroopers jumping out of perfectly good aircraft. «Obviously the Air Force knows there’s no such thing as a ‘perfectly good aircraft,'» the irritated officer finally countered one afternoon, «because they pay you bastards four times as much to stay in ... Читать далее...
29. Значение идиомы it figures[it figures] {informal sentence} It checks out; it makes sense; itadds up. It figures that Bob got the highest raise at our firm; heis the most productive salesman....
30. The Bachelor DietMonday Breakfast — Who can eat Breakfast on a Monday? Swallow some toothpaste while brushing your teeth Lunch — Send your secretary out for six «gutbombers» — those little hamburgers that used to cost a dime but now cost sixty five cents. Also order French fries, a bowl of chilli, a soft drink and have ... Читать далее...
31. The bachelor’s dietBachelor’s Diet MONDAY: BREAKFAST — Who can eat breakfast on a Monday? Swallow some toothpaste while brushing your teeth LUNCH — Send your secretary out for six «gutbombers» those little hamburgers that used to cost a dime but now cost sixty five cents. Also order French fries, a bowl of chili, a soft drink and ... Читать далее...
32. A man is driving down the road for a long period of timeA man is driving down the road for a long period of time. During his travel, he sees a priest with a gas can hitch hiking, so he gladly picks him up he says,»Normally father, i dont pick up hitch hikers. You seem like a man of dignity so i thought id make an exception. ... Читать далее...
33. An old man goes into the Social Security OfficeAn old man goes into the Social Security Office and fills out an application. Too old to have a birth certificate, he is asked to prove he is old enough. He opens his shirt and shows them the gray hair on his chest and they accept that as proof. He goes home to his wife, ... Читать далее...
34. Значение идиомы proof of the pudding is in the eating[proof of the pudding is in the eating] Only through actualexperience can the value of something be tested. — A proverb. Hewas intrigued by the ads about the new high mileage sports cars.»Drive one, sir,» the salesman said. «The proof of the pudding is inthe eating.»...
35. Значение идиомы in fact[in fact] also [in point of fact] {adv. phr.} Really truthfully. — Often used for emphasis. No one believed it but, in fact, Mary didget an A on her book report. It was a very hot day; in fact, itwas 100 degrees. Compare: MATTER OF FACT....
36. Перевод идиомы to one’s heart’s content, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: to one’s heart’s content Перевод: вволю; столько, сколько хочется Пример: The pool is open all day so you can swim to your heart’s content. Бассейн открыт весь день, так что можешь плавать, сколько хочешь....
37. Значение идиомы in round figures[in round figures] {adv. phr.} As an estimated number; as arounded-off figure containing no decimals or fractions. Skip thecents and just tell me in round figures how much this car repair willcost....
38. A hearty breakfastA man goes into a greasy spoon-type cafe and he says, «I would like one of your special full English breakfasts». «No problem.» Comes the greasy little fat girls reply from behind the counter. «But I want it MY way.» says the man. «What do you mean your way?» comes the reply. The man says, ... Читать далее...
39. Значение идиомы check on someone thing[check on someone thing] or [check up on someone thing] {v}. To try to find out the truth or rightness of; make sure of; examine; inspect; investigate. We checked on Dan’s age by getting his birth record. Mrs. Brown said she heard someone downstairs and Mr. Brown went down to check up on it. You ... Читать далее...
40. Значение идиомы check with[check with] {v. phr.} 1. To consult. I want to check with my lawyer before I sign the papers. 2. To agree with. Does my reconciliation of our account check with the bank statement?...