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1. Students suspended for riding horses to school Pranks become more common as the school year wraps up for many students. This 2015 story is going viral after being posted on Reddit this week. Two high school seniors were suspended after they rode horses to school as part of “No Vehicle to School Day.” The decision to not use vehicles to get to […]...
2. Перевод слова ridiculous Ridiculous – нелепый, смехотворный Перевод слова Ridiculous scene – смешной эпизод ridiculous, unsaleable prices – нелепые, неприемлемые цены cut a ridiculous figure – играть смешную роль Don’t be Ridiculous! Не говори чепухи! The story struck me as Ridiculous. Рассказ поразил меня своей нелепостью. It’s Ridiculous to apply for that position. Требовать такого места – смехотворно....
3. Перевод слова ignore Ignore – игнорировать, не замечать Перевод слова To ignore rude remarks – не обращать внимания на грубые замечания to ignore the pain – не замечать боли to ignore an invitation – не ответить на приглашение I chose to Ignore his advice. Я решил не слушать его советов. I’ll Ignore that last remark. Я проигнорирую последнее […]...
4. Перевод слова incident Incident – инцидент, происшествие Перевод слова Amusing / funny / humorous incident – забавный случай curious incident – любопытный случай painful / unpleasant incident – неприятный случай pleasant incident – приятное событие strange incident – странный случай touching incident – трогательное происшествие ugly incident – отвратительное происшествие The Incident caused great alarm. Происшествие вызвало большой […]...
5. Перевод слова bush Bush – куст Перевод слова Bush of hair – копна волос flourishing bush – цветущий куст righteous bush – марихуана The Bush was transplanted to a different part of the garden. Куст пересадили в другую часть сада. Into that Bush pop he goes. И внезапно он скрылся в кустах. He squatted behind the Bush to […]...
6. Перевод слова uncomfortable Uncomfortable – неудобный, неловкий Перевод слова Uncomfortable chair – неудобное кресло uncomfortable position – неудобное положение to feel uncomfortable with strangers – чувствовать себя неловко с незнакомыми людьми He felt Uncomfortable. Он чувствовал себя неловко. This sofa is so Uncomfortable. Это диван такой неудобный. I felt Uncomfortable about discussing this matter in public. Мне было […]...
7. Значение идиомы on one’s coattails [on one’s coattails] {adv. phr.} Because of another’s merits, success, or popularity. Bob and Jim are best friends. When Jim wasinvited to join a fraternity, Bob rode in on his coattails. Manypeople vote straight for all the candidates in the same politicalparty. Most people voted for President K., so Governor B. rode in onK.’s coattails....
8. Значение идиомы change horses in the middle of a stream [change horses in the middle of a stream] or [change horses in midstream] {v. phr.} To make new plans or choose a new leader in the middle of an important activity. When a new President is to be elected during a war, the people may decide not to change horses in the middle of a […]...
9. President precedent Difference Between a Bad *President* and a Bad *Precedent* … BAD *PRECEDENT: Tipper: “How does it feel to be the big man, Hon?” Al: “Well Tip, it took 17 lawsuits and 18 months of election recounts, but I’d do it all again.” … BAD *PRESIDENT: Mr. Bush, repeat after me. I do solemnly swear – […]...
10. A blonde bought two horses, and could never remember A blonde bought two horses, and could never remember which was which. A neighbor suggested that she cut the tail of one horse and that worked great until the other horse got his tail caught in a bush. It tore just right and looked exactly like the other horse’s tail and our friend was stuck […]...
11. Bush fans v. Kerry fans There’s a teacher in a small Texas town. She asks her class how many of them are Bush fans. Not really knowing what a Bush fan is, but wanting to be liked by the teacher, all the kids raise their hands except one boy – Johnny. The teacher asks Johnny why he has decided to […]...
12. Candidate Clinton vs President Clinton Candidate Bill Clinton: Cut taxes for middle class President Bill Clinton: Wants to raise them Candidate Bill Clinton: Vowed not to tamper with Social Security President Bill Clinton: Wants to tax more SS benefits Candidate Bill Clinton: Proposed energy tax cuts President Bill Clinton: Wants energy tax increases Candidate Bill Clinton: Claimed he had the […]...
13. Перевод слова immediately Immediately – непосредственно, немедленно Перевод слова In the years immediately ahead – в ближайшие годы it does not affect me immediately – это меня непосредственно не касается to reply immediately – моментально реагировать They fell to work Immediately. Они сразу взялись за работу. The police Immediately ringed the building. Полиция в один момент окружила здание. […]...
14. Launch the missiles It’s Friday night and President Bill is working late in the White House. Suddenly the big, red telephone on his desk rings. [President Bill] Hello! Hello! [Voice on the line] President Bill! We have a report that Boris Yeltsin just ordered the launch of all Russian missiles in a full-scale nuclear attack against the United […]...
15. Значение идиомы beat about the bush [beat about the bush] or [beat around the bush] {v. phr.}, {slang} To talk about things without giving a clear answer; avoid the question or the point. He would not answer yes or no, but beat about the bush. He beat about the bush for a half hour without coming to the point. Compare: BESIDE […]...
16. Перевод слова queen Queen – королева Перевод слова Despotic queen – деспотическая королева popular queen – любимая народом королева queen-dowager – вдовствующая королева She bowed before the Queen. Она поклонилась королеве. They necked their Queen. Они отрубили голову своей королеве. The Queen bade us enter. Королева приказалa нам войти. Интересные факты Queen – британская рок-группа, добившаяся широчайшей известности […]...
17. 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!” […]...
18. Значение идиомы at one’s elbow [at one’s elbow] {adv. phr.} Close beside you; nearby. The President rode in an open car with his wife at his elbow. Mary practiced for several years to become a champion swimmer and her mother was always at her elbow to help her. Contrast: BREATHE DOWN ONE’S NECK....
19. Перевод слова coach Coach – тренер; купейный вагон, второй класс Перевод слова To coach a team – тренировать команду football coach – тренер по футболу day coach – классный вагон без спальных мест This Coach always loads well. В этом вагоне много пассажирских мест. Nigel Coaches a cricket team in his spare time. В свободное время Найджел тренировал […]...
20. Перевод идиомы beat around the bush / beat about the bush, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: beat around the bush / beat about the bush Перевод: ходить вокруг да около; говорить уклончиво и не по существу Пример: Stop beating around the bush and give us your final decision. Хватит ходить вокруг да около, скажи свое окончательное решение....
21. George W. Bush was passing through an airplane terminal George W. Bush was passing through an airplane terminal and he noticed an old man in a long white robe, with a long white beard, long white hair and carrying two stone tablets in his arms. He approached the man and asked, “Aren’t you Moses?” But the man wouldn’t listen to him and continued walking. […]...
22. George W. Bush walks into a restaurant in Washington DC George W. Bush walks into a restaurant in Washington DC with his wife Laura. The waiter approaches the table and asks for his order. “I’ll have your biggest, juiciest London Broil,” answers the President. “But sir, what about the mad cow?!!” asks the waiter. “Oh,” answers Dubya, “she’ll order for herself.”...
23. Mr. Bad Guy Mr. Bad Guy is the debut solo album from Queen singer, Freddie Mercury. Released in 1985, during a period in which Queen were on hiatus from recordings, it contains eleven songs, all written by him. For the album, Mercury compiled influences ranging from disco to dance music. It was a contrast to typical Queen work, […]...
24. Перевод слова president President – президент Перевод слова Campaign for the president – кампания кандидата в президенты a consultant to the President on foreign policy – советник президента по внешней политике acting president – временно исполняющий обязанности президента incoming president – вновь избранный президент The President declared war. Президент объявил войну. He could end up as President. Oн […]...
25. The Pope vs. the Queen The Pope and Queen Elizabeth were standing on a balcony beaming at thousands of people in the forecourt below. The Queen says to the Pope out of the corner of her mouth, “I bet you a tenner that I can make every English person in the crowd go wild with just a wave of my […]...
26. Биография Джорджа Буша на английском языке. Biography of George Bush George W. Bush was the 43rd President of the United States. He was sworn into office on January 20, 2001, re-elected on November 2, 2004, and sworn in for a second term on January 20, 2005. Before his Presidency, he served for 6 years as Governor of the State of Texas. President Bush was born […]...
27. Congress of the USA – Конгресс США The legislative branch of national government consists of two houses – the Senate and the House of Representatives – each with a different role, different powers, and a different electoral procedure. The House of Representatives is the institution of the federal government. The states are divided into congressional districts or constituencies of roughly equal size […]...
28. Clinton country A guy is sitting at a bar and orders a drink. At the same time the TV go’s on and there is Bill Clinton about to give a speech. The man yells, “There’s a horses ass” A guy gets up and punches him.. And the man left.. Then when Hilary Clinton came on he said […]...
29. An easy solution On a plane bound for New York the flight attendant approached a blonde sitting in the first class section and requested that she move to coach since she did not have a first class ticket. The blonde replied, “I’m blonde; I’m beautiful; I’m going to New York; and I’m not moving.” Not wanting to argue […]...
30. They’re Boasting about Race Records Some race horses staying in a stable. One of them starts to boast about his track record. “In the last 15 races, I’ve won 8 of them!” Another horse breaks in, “Well in the last 27 races, I’ve won 19!!” “Oh that’s good, but in the last 36 races, I’ve won 28!”, says another, flicking […]...
31. Business one-liners 01 A President of a democracy is a man who is always ready, willing, and able to lay down your life for his country. A backscratcher will always find new itches; a brown-noser will always find new sense. A bad day fishing is better than a good day at work. A bird in the bush usually […]...
32. Значение идиомы hold one’s horses [hold one’s horses] {v. phr.}, {informal} To stop; wait; bepatient. – Usually used as a command. May be considered rude. “Holdyour horses!” Mr. Jones said to David when David wanted to call thepolice....
33. Bush as a post turtle While suturing a laceration on the hand of a 90 year old man (he got his hand caught in a gate while working his cattle)a doctor and the old man were discussing Bush’s health care reform ideas. The old man said “Well, ya know, old Bush is a post turtle”. So, not knowing what he […]...
34. Значение идиомы ride herd on [ride herd on] {v. phr.} 1. To patrol on horseback around a herd ofanimals to see that none of them wanders away. Two cowboys rodeherd on the cattle being driven to market. 2. {informal} To watchclosely and control; take care of. A special legislative assistantrides herd on the bills the president is anxious to have […]...
35. Перевод идиомы hold one’s horses, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: hold one’s horses Перевод: придержать коней; подождать, не торопиться (обычно используется в повелительном наклонении) Пример: “Hold your horses for a minute while I return to get my wallet.” Подожди минутку, пока я вернусь за своим бумажников....
36. A blonde named Vikki decides she wants to try A blonde named Vikki decides she wants to try horseback riding one day. So Vikki mounts the horse, taps its butt, and the horse starts to take off at a reasonable speed. She is having fun, and decides she wants to go a little faster, so she kicks the horses butt, and the horse goes […]...
37. Air transport problems in Britain – Проблемы авиатранспорта Британии A very small minority, of mostly business people, travel within Britain by air. International air travel, however, is very important economically to Britain. One of the biggest airlines in the world is `British Airways`. Its ambitious plans for the future include operating an enormous new kind of jumbo aircraft. This will not travel any faster […]...
38. TOP TEN PROPOSED NEW DOMAINS Earlier this week, Gregory Nemitz and a handful of space enthusiasts proposed creating special domains, including “.luna” and “.moon,” for Web sites based on the moon. He wasn’t kidding: And one of our “Ten laws the Net needs” involves a special “.xxx” domain for pornographic sites. But why stop there? Here are some new proposed […]...
39. An attractive woman from New York was driving through a remote An attractive woman from New York was driving through a remote part of Texas when her car broke down. An Indian on horseback came along and offered her a ride to a nearby town. She climbed up behind him on the horse and they rode off. The ride was uneventful except that every few minutes […]...
40. Значение идиомы fill in [fill in] {v.} 1. To write words needed in blanks; put in; fill. You should fill in all the blanks on an application for a job. 2.{informal} To tell what you should know. The new boy didn’t knowthe rules so Bob filled him in. The teacher filled in Mary aboutclass work done while she was […]...