Repairing an Appliance

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1. Перевод слова appliance Appliance – приспособление, устройство, предмет бытовой техники Перевод слова Appliance dealer – торговец электробытовыми товарами appliance cord – шнур питания бытового прибора appliance producer – производитель бытовой техники All household Appliances are now on sale. Вся бытовая техника выставлена на продажу. I returned the Appliance because it was defective. Я вернул прибор, поскольку он был […]...
2. A blonde went to the appliance store sale A blonde went to the appliance store sale and found a bargain. “I would like to buy this TV,” she told the salesman. “Sorry we don’t sell to blondes,” he replied. She hurried home, dyed her hair, came back again and told the salesman, “I would like to buy this TV.” “Sorry we don’t sell […]...
3. Rejecting Newer Technology Darlene: Thanks for agreeing to take a look at my computer. It’s been Acting up lately. Chris: Sure, I don’t mind. Is this it? Darlene: Yeah. Chris: How long have you had this computer? It looks like it belongs in the Ice age. Darlene: I admit it’s a little Dated. I must be one of […]...
4. Перевод слова damp Damp – влажный, сырой Перевод слова Damp cloth – влажная тряпка damage by damp – порча под воздействием сырости damp autumn – сырая осень He pulled off his Damp shirt. Он стянул с себя влажную рубашку. A Damp wind blew from the west. Влажный ветер дул с Запада. Are you sure you won’t catch a […]...
5. Перевод слова minor Minor – незначительный; грустный, минорный Перевод слова Minor part – второстепенная роль minor differences – незначительные разногласия the conversation was pitched in a minor key – разговор был очень грустный minor improvement – незначительное улучшение The delay will be Minor. Задержка будет незначительной. He’s had a Minor heart op. Он перенес небольшую операцию на сердце. […]...
6. Перевод слова model Model – модель, макет, шаблон Перевод слова Working model – действующая модель constructed after model – сконструировано по образцу a sports model – спортивная модель He was a Model of polite restraint. Он был образцом вежливой сдержанности. As a girl she has been a Model pupil. В детстве она была примерной ученицей. This ideal Model […]...
7. Getting a Car Serviced Sophia: Is my car ready? Mechanic: I’m finished with your Oil change and I replaced the Oil filter. I’ve also replaced the wiper Blades in your Windshield wipers. But I’ve had a good look under your hood, and your car needs a lot of work. Sophia: Really? Mechanic: Yes, you have some serious problems. I […]...
8. Seeing an Eye Doctor I’ve been getting a lot of headaches the past few weeks and my co-worker suggested I go see an Optometrist. Dr. Olho: Okay, let’s take a look. Do you wear Glasses or Contacts? Virginia: I used to, but I had Laser eye surgery three years ago and I don’t wear them anymore. Dr. Olho: I […]...
9. Значение идиомы explain oneself [explain oneself] {v. phr.} 1. To make your meaning plainer; makeyour first statement clear. When we didn’t understand Fritz, hewent on to explain himself. 2. To give a good reason for somethingyou did or failed to do which seems wrong. When Jack brought Maryhome at three o’clock in the morning, her father asked him to […]...
10. Asking for More Time Dan: Hello. Marcia: Hi, Dan. What’s the Status on the project? We’re still On schedule, right? Dan: Uh, well, I’ve been meaning to call you about that. We’ve had a Slight delay. Marcia: What do you mean by “slight”? Are you saying that you won’t be able to meet the Deadline? Dan: Not exactly. I’m […]...
11. Home Shopping Victor: Turn off the TV and put down that phone. I know what you’re about to do. Julia: I wasn’t going to do anything. Victor: You’re watching the Home shopping channel and you have the phone in your hand, which means you’re about to call them and order something. Admit it. Julia: I just wanted […]...
12. Tesla: Our crash test score is better than perfect The Tesla Motors Model S electric car recently earned the highest possible rating of five stars in government crash tests. But that announcement wasn’t good enough for the image-conscious company and its charismatic founder, Elon Musk. In fact, Tesla said Monday – 11 days after the test results were announced – that the Model S […]...
13. Reading Product Reviews Dominic: Do you want some help with that box? Andrea: Sure, thanks. Dominic: What is it? Andrea: It’s a new TV. My old one has been On the fritz for a week and I needed a new one. Dominic: Is this a Highly-rated model? Andrea: Highly-rated? I just went to the electronics store and bought […]...
14. Traditions A 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 […]...
15. Negotiating Salary Renaldo: Hello, may I speak to Simone Otto? Simone: This is Simone. May I ask who’s calling? Renaldo: This is Renaldo Garcia at Cinetect. You Interviewed for a position with me last week. Simone: Oh, yes, of course. How are you? Renaldo: I’m doing well. The reason I’m calling is that I was very impressed […]...
16. Three college students were rapping about who they’d like to be Three college students were rapping about who they’d like to be cast off on a desert with. The first one opted for Cindy Crawford. The next one chose Pamela Anderson. The third man chose Virginia Pipeline. “Never heard of her.” his companions protested. “Who is she?” “Why she’s just the greatest Italian gal of all, […]...
17. Love thy Neighbor The middle-aged married couple finally moved into the Condo of their dreams, but right next door to a very sexy fashion model. The husband had taken to borrowing this or that from their neighbor and it seemed to the wife that it always took him way too long to return. One time the wife had […]...
18. Edgar Allan Poe Edgar Allan Poe, outstanding romantic poet, critic, romancer and short story writer, was one of the first professional writers of the United States. He had a rare talent and in France and Russia of his days he was considered to be the only American poet of significance. Edgar Poe was born in Boston (Massachusetts) in […]...
19. The new Euro language The European Union commissioners have announced that agreement has been reached to adopt English as the preferred language for European communications, rather than German, which was the other possibility. As part of the negotiations, Her Majesty’s Government conceded that English spelling had some room for improvement and has accepted a five-year phased plan for what […]...
20. Describing Distances Sandra: Where will we be staying when we visit Trumanville? Roger: We’ll be staying in a neighborhood on the Outskirts of the town, but A stone’s throw From some of the major sites we’ll want to see. Sandra: I hope there’ll be a lot of taxis around. You know I hate to walk. Roger: Trumanville […]...
21. The limousine was taking the beautiful raven-haired model The limousine was taking the beautiful raven-haired model to the airport. Halfway there, the front tire went flat. The model said, “Driver, I don’t have time to wait for road service. Can you change it yourself?” The driver said, “Sure.” He got out of the car and proceeded to change the tire, but couldn’t get […]...
22. Home Shopping Victor: Turn off the TV and put down that phone. I know what you’re about to do. Julia: I wasn’t going to do anything. Victor: You’re watching the Home shopping channel and you have the phone in your hand, which means you’re about to call them and order something. Admit it. Julia: I just wanted […]...
23. Значение идиомы tail wags the dog [tail wags the dog] Said of situations in which a minor part is incontrol of the whole. He is just a minor employee at the firm, yethe gives everyone orders, a case of the tail wagging the dog....
24. Перевод идиомы throw / toss in the sponge / towel, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: throw / toss in the sponge / towel Идиома: throw / toss in the sponge / towel разг. Перевод: признать себя побежденным, признать свое поражение, сдаться, прекратить попытки, прекратить всякое сопротивление Пример: The boxer threw in the towel about halfway through the match. Боксер сдался примерно в середине матча. Don’t throw in the towel. […]...
25. Перевод слова cloth Cloth – ткань, тряпка Перевод слова Printed cotton cloth – набивная хлопчатобумажная ткань damp cloth – влажная тряпка edge of cloth – кромка ткани The Cloth feels silky. Ткань на ощупь шелковистая. I like the feel of this Cloth. Мне нравится чувствовать эту ткань. Wipe the leather with a damp Cloth. Протрите кожу мягкой влажной […]...
26. Перевод слова reason Reason – причина, основание; мыслить, умозаключать Перевод слова The reason of eclipses – причина затмений for economy reasons – по соображениям экономии to spot the reason of the trouble – определить причину неполадок to reason from past experience – сделать выводы из опыта прошлого There is no Reason to panic. Нет никаких причин для паники. […]...
27. Disagreeing Politely in a Business Setting Lucy: I don’t think this is going To work. This plan Calls for the new office to open by July and I think that’s too Ambitious. I don’t see how the Groundwork can be done any earlier than September. Jeff: I understand your concern. I don’t want to Rush the opening of the new office […]...
28. Значение идиомы hot and bothered [hot and bothered] {adj.}, {informal} Excited and worried, displeased, or puzzled. – A hackneyed phrase. Fritz got all hot andbothered when he failed in the test. Leona was all hot andbothered when her escort was late in coming for her. Jerry was hotand bothered about his invention when he couldn’t get it to work. It […]...
29. Thomas Jefferson (1743-1826) Thomas Jefferson, one of the American Presidents of the past, wasborn in Virginia in 1743. When he was 14 years old, his fatherdied and the young boy was left to choose for himself what to do. Jefferson studied literature and languages. He also studied to bea lawyer, and later he wrote many of the Virginia […]...
30. Значение идиомы within reason [within reason] {adv.} or {adj. phr.} Within the limits of goodsense; in reasonable control or check; moderate. I want you to havea good time tonight, within reason. If Tom wants to go to thefair, he must keep his expenses within reason. Jean’s plans arequite within reason....
31. A New Year’s Cruise My friends and I decided to do something a little different this year. Instead of going to a crowded club or throwing a party on New Year’s Eve, we decided to take a Harbor cruise instead. The cruise would be four hours long, and it included dinner, music, dancing, and a great view of the […]...
32. Reading Product Reviews Dominic: Do you want some help with that box? Andrea: Sure, thanks. Dominic: What is it? Andrea: It’s a new TV. My old one has been On the fritz for a week and I needed a new one. Dominic: Is this a Highly-rated model? Andrea: Highly-rated? I just went to the electronics store and bought […]...
33. Being Lazy and Energetic Carmen: Wake up! You’re supposed to be working. Elias: Shhh, I’m trying to sleep. The boss is out of the office today, so I consider it a holiday. Today, I can be a little Out of it if I want to be. Carmen: Out of it? You’re Sleeping on the job – Literally! Elias: So […]...
34. Going on a Diet Decima: My Scale at home can’t be right. I Weighed myself this morning and I’ve Gained another five pounds since last month! Sebastian: You’re not the only one. My pants are feeling tight and it’s getting harder to see my feet! Decima: Okay, I’m making a decision right here, right now. I’m going on a […]...
35. Childhood Illnesses and Diseases Rebecca: You look exhausted! Another tough day at the Daycare center? Puneet: Yeah, it was. This is a Record year for the kids getting sick. The Chicken pox is Going around. Last year, it was the Measles. The year before that, it was the Mumps. This year, it’s the chicken pox. Rebecca: You sent the […]...
36. Are You a Bird Brain? You May Wish You Were! On those days when you start to feel that your coursework is taxing your brain, take a moment to think about Alex, an African grey parrot, who was the subject of a thirty-year (1977-2007) experiment by an animal psychologist named Irene Pepperberg, initially at the University of Arizona and later at Harvard and Brandeis University. […]...
37. Two groups of computer experts were set up in order to Two groups of computer experts were set up in order to find out whether computer is male or female: one group was male, and the other group was female. The group of women reported that computers should be refereed to as “HE” because: 1. In order to get their attention you have to turn them […]...
38. Перевод слова throw Throw – бросать, кидать, бросок Перевод слова Throw from standing position – бросок из стойки to throw a bridge across a river – перекинуть мост через реку throw with the hammer – метание молота The horse Threw its rider. Лошадь сбросила своего седока. She Threw herself down on the sofa. Она плюхнулась на диван. He […]...
39. Virginia Jokes Virginia: Who Says Government Stiffs and Slackjaw Yokels Don’t Mix? – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – Virginia: Please don’t confuse us […]...
40. Значение идиомы throw off [throw off] {v.} 1. To get free from. He was healthy enough tothrow off his cold easily. Compare: RID OF. 2. To mislead; confuse;fool. They went by a different route to throw the hostile banditsoff their track. 3. To produce easily or as if without effort. Shecould throw off a dozen poems in a night....