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1. Shopping for a Television Byung: This is what I’m talking about! It’s time To upgrade to a Big-screen TV and this is the perfect place to buy one. Nelly: They certainly have a large Selection. These new TVs have Pictures that are much Sharper than our current one. Byung: There’s no Comparison. These new TVs have a much better […]...
2. Перевод слова comparison Comparison – сравнение, сопоставление Перевод слова Basis of comparison – основа для сравнения comparison in time – сравнение во времени scale of comparison – сравнительная шкала Your Comparison is not unapt. Ваше сравнение довольно уместно. This bears no Comparison. Это не выдерживает сравнения. It’s obscene to make such a Comparison. Неприлично делать такое сравнение....
3. Being Affectionate in Public Nelly: Look at that Couple over there. What they’re doing is Indecent! Sadat: Where? Oh, you mean those two people Hugging and Kissing? That’s not indecent. Nelly: They’re not just hugging and kissing. That girl is Sitting on her boyfriend’s lap and they’re Making out in the middle of a Public place. They need To […]...
4. Значение идиомы inch [inch] See: BY INCHES, EVERY INCH, GIVE ONE AN INCH AND HE WILLTAKE A MILE, WITHIN AN ACE OF or WITHIN AN INCH OF, WITHIN AN INCH OFONE’S LIFE....
5. Перевод слова inch Inch – дюйм, высота Перевод слова A man of inches – мужчина высокого роста square inch – квадратный дюйм inch by inch – мало-помалу, понемногу Caleb’s face fell a full Inch. Лицо Калеба вытянулось на целый дюйм. We Inched along in heavy traffic. Мы медленно двигались в плотном автомобильном потоке. Give him an Inch and […]...
6. Buying on the Internet It’s true that I don’t like shopping. When I want to buy something, I do it Online. I like buying on the Internet because I can easily do some Comparison shopping And find the best price. It’s easy, too. Last week I wanted to buy some new Headphones. I did a search and found a […]...
7. Значение идиомы stand on one’s own feet [stand on one’s own feet] or [stand on one’s own two feet] {v. phr.} To depend on yourself; do things yourself; earn your own living;be independent. After his father died, John had to stand on his ownfeet and earn his own living. You should learn to stand on yourown two feet....
8. A first-grade teacher was overseeing her students as A first-grade teacher was overseeing her students as they experimented with their desk computers. One boy sat staring at the screen, unsure how to get the computer going. The teacher walked over and read what was on his screen. In her most reassuring voice, she said, “The computer wants to know what your name is,” […]...
9. The Advantages and Disadvantages of Television (9) Television is one of the greatest inventions of all time. For example, on July 20, 1969, we were able to watch in our living room Neil A. Armstrong step out of the lunar module of the Apollo 11 spacecraft and haltingly walk on the surface of the moon. We were witnessing a milestone in […]...
10. 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 […]...
11. Перевод слова screen Screen – экран, завеса Перевод слова Fire screen – каминный экран smoke screen – дымовая завеса television screen – телевизионный экран A tall man came out from behind the Screen. Из-за перегородки вышел высокий мужчина. My test score showed on the Screen. На экране появился результат моего теста. The headlines flashed on the Screen. Заголовки […]...
12. Перевод слова distance Distance – расстояние, дистанция Перевод слова Air-line distance – расстояние по прямой free distance – зазор, просвет the station is no distance at all – до станции рукой подать Our oxen scented the water at a Distance. Наш скот издали почуял воду. I heard thunder grumbling in the Distance. Я слышал, как вдалеке грохочет гром. […]...
13. Buying on the Internet It’s true that I don’t like shopping. When I want to buy something, I do it Online. I like buying on the Internet because I can easily do some Comparison shopping And find the best price. It’s easy, too. Last week I wanted to buy some new Headphones. I did a search and found a […]...
14. Shopping for Shoes Clerk: Can I help you find something? Alissa: Yes, I’m looking for some Dress shoes for work, something with a low Heel. Clerk: Have you tried this Brand? They make really comfortable shoes. This company makes several styles of dress shoes, including a Sandal, a low Boot, and a Loafer. These right here are Open […]...
15. Television in Modern Life – Телевидение в современной жизни (1) A Scotsman, John Logie Baird, transmitted the first television picture on 25 October 1925. The first person on television was a boy who worked in the office next to Baird’s workroom in London. In 1927 Baird send pictures from London to Glasgow. In 1928 he sent pictures to New York and also produced the first […]...
16. Television in Russia and in Britain Топик Телевидение в России и в Великобритании – рассказывает и сравнивает две системы телевещания. В обеих странах существует несколько основных каналов, несколько коммерческих или независимых каналов и местное телевидение. Российское телевидение транслирует разнообразные программы: международные, национальные и местные новости, легкие развлекательные, спортивные, политические дебаты, драматические постановки и концерты. Большое внимание уделяется зарубежным фильмам, в частности, […]...
17. Значение идиомы within an inch of one’s life [within an inch of one’s life] {adv. phr.} Until you are almostdead; near to dying. The bear clawed the hunter within an inch ofhis life. Often used after “to”. The prize fighter was beaten towithin an inch of his life....
18. “Реклама на телевидении” (Television advertising) Everything we eat, wear or use is often dictated to us through commercial advertising. One of the most powerful forms of advertising is television. It provides an excellent chance for companies to promote and sell their products. It is an easy and effective way to let people from all over the world know about certain […]...
19. 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, […]...
20. 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 […]...
21. Shoe shopping A man walks into a shoe store… …and tries on a pair of shoes. “How do they feel?” asks the sales clerk. “Well… they feel a bit tight.” replies the man. The assistant promptly bends down and has a look at the shoes and the mans feet. “Try pulling the tongue out.” offers the clerk. […]...
22. Shopping for Furniture Tobias: I really don’t understand why we need new Furniture. After we’re married, we’ll just take the things from each of our two apartments and that should Do the trick. Renee: We each have some things we can keep and use, but it would be nice to have pieces that Match. Right now, we have […]...
23. 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 […]...
24. 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 […]...
25. Перевод слова sound Sound – звук, звучать; здоровый, крепкий Перевод слова The sound of voices – шум голосов the trumpets sounded – раздались звуки труб man of sound constitution – человек крепкого сложения his heart is not sound – у него плохое сердце We came back safe and Sound. Мы вернулись целыми и невредимыми. The Sound of a […]...
26. Television – Телевидение (2) 1). Television nowadays has become one of the most important mass media. 2), It informs, educates and entertains people. 3). It influences the way people look at the world and makes them change their views. 4). In other words, mass media, and especially television, mould public opinion. 5). Millions of people like to watch TV […]...
27. Значение идиомы give one an inch, and he will take a mile [give one an inch, and he will take a mile] If you give some peoplea little or yield anything, they will want more and more; some peopleare never satisfied. I gave Billy a bite of candy and he wantedmore and more. If you give him an inch, he’ll take a mile. Thecounselor said to Jack, […]...
28. Genocide the damnation of the 20th century – Геноцид проклятье 20 века The 20th century saw 2 wars which were full of cruelty and violence. This epoch of the mankind was called “The Era of Genocide” because the most 2 wicked wars of the whole history were based on the international hate ground. A lot of attempts have been made since then to stop and cease genocide […]...
29. Значение идиомы inch along [inch along] {v. phr.} To. proceed slowly and withdifficulty. When the electricity failed, it took John half an hourto inch his way along the corridors of the office building....
30. Значение идиомы keep one’s distance [keep one’s distance] {v. phr.} To be cool toward someone; avoidbeing friendly. Mary did not like her co-worker, Betty, and kepther distance from her. Compare: KEEP ONE AT A DISTANCE....
31. Shopping for Shoes Clerk: Can I help you find something? Alissa: Yes, I’m looking for some Dress shoes for work, something with a low Heel. Clerk: Have you tried this Brand? They make really comfortable shoes. This company makes several styles of dress shoes, including a Sandal, a low Boot, and a Loafer. These right here are Open […]...
32. Значение идиомы within an ace of [within an ace of] {informal} or [within an inch of] {adv. phr.}Almost but not quite; very close to; nearly. Tim came within an aceof losing the election. John was within an inch of drowning beforehe was pulled out of the water. Compare: BY THE SKIN OF ONE’S TEETH....
33. Диалог на английском языке с переводом “Телевидение (Television)” По-английски Перевод на русский Paul: Are you a fan of television, Ellie? Пол: Ты фанат телевидения, Элли? Ellie: Not really, Paul. Are you? I do watch the satellite TV though. Элли: Не особо, Пол. А ты? Я просто иногда смотрю кабельное телевидение. Paul: We also have satellite which offers about a hundred of topical channels. […]...
34. Television is doing Irreparable Harm – Телевидение наносит непоправимый вред “Yes, but what did we use to do before there was television?” How often we hear statements like this! Television hasn’t been with us all that long, but we are already beginning to forget what the world was like without it. Before we admitted the one-eyed monster into our homes, we never found it difficult […]...
35. Диалог на английском языке с переводом “Покупки” (Shopping) Shopping Customer: Good morning! Excuse me, I bought this car audio here a day before yesterday and I am not satisfied with the sound. I would like to get my money back, please. Salesman: I am very sorry, but I`am afraid we don`t give refunds for car audios. Could you show me your receipt, please? […]...
36. A wife, arriving home from a shopping trip, was horrified to A wife, arriving home from a shopping trip, was horrified to find her husband in bed with a lovely young woman. Just as the wife was about to storm out of the house, her husband stopped her with these words: Before you leave, I want you to hear how this all came about. Driving along […]...
37. Nauseous sex Patient: Doctor I’m having trouble having sex with my wife. When I get close enough to her, I get nauseous. When I insert, even an inch or two, I get sick to my stomach. Doctor: Hmmmm, that does sound serious. Let me see it. Patient sticks out his tongue…...
38. It seems that Ken Starr is dropping all sexual allegations It seems that Ken Starr is dropping all sexual allegations against President Clinton. It all stems from the Paula Jones case. The spokesperson remarked that it would be impossible for a woman with a six inch nose to give a blow job to a person with a three inch dick....
39. Значение идиомы at one’s feet [at one’s feet] {adv. phr.} Under your influence or power. She had a dozen men at her feet. Her voice kept audiences at her feet for years. Compare: THROW ONESELF AT SOMEONE’S FEET....
40. Shopping for Furniture Tobias: I really don’t understand why we need new Furniture. After we’re married, we’ll just take the things from each of our two apartments and that should Do the trick. Renee: We each have some things we can keep and use, but it would be nice to have pieces that Match. Right now, we have […]...