Software Engineering Glossary of Product Terminology

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1. Перевод слова engineeringEngineering — технический, инженерный, прикладной; техника, технология Перевод слова Engineering industry — машиностроение engineering data — технические данные electrical engineering — электротехника The bridge is an Engineering triumph. Мост — технический триумф. How did genetic Engineering come about? Как возникла генная инженерия? She found work with an Engineering firm. Она нашла работу с инженерной фирме....
2. Software Development Process1) Order the T-shirts for the Development team 2) Announce availability 3) Write the code 4) Write the manual 5) Hire a Product Manager 6) Spec the software (writing the specs after the code helps to ensure that the software meets the specifications) 7) Ship 8) Test (the customers are a big help here) 9) ... Читать далее...
3. Перевод слова softwareSoftware — программное обеспечение Перевод слова Friendly software — «дружественное» программное обеспечение software packing — комплект программного обеспечения software compatibility — программная совместимость The Software was developed in-house. Программное обеспечение было разработано внутри фирмы. The Software is due to ship next month. Ожидается, что эта программа поступит в продажу в следующем месяце. Microsoft dominates the ... Читать далее...
4. Перевод слова productProduct — продукт, изделие, результат Перевод слова Farm products — сельскохозяйственные продукты finished products — готовые изделия products of one’s labour — результаты труда product degeneration — ухудшение качества продукции We have a very large Product range. У нас очень большой ассортимент. How did you hear about our Product? Как вы узнали о нашей продукции? ... Читать далее...
5. Three engineering students were gathered togetherThree engineering students were gathered together discussing the possible designers of the human body. One said, «It was a mechanical engineer. Just look at all the joints.» Another said, «No, it was an electrical engineer. The nervous systems many thousands of electrical connections.» The last said, «Actually it was a civil engineer. Who else would ... Читать далее...
6. Millennia Year Application Software SystemThis memo is to announce the development of a new firm-wide software system. We are currently building a data center that will contain all firm data that is Year 2000 compliant. The program is referred to as the «Millennia Year Application Software System» (MYASS). Next Monday at 9:00 there will be a meeting in which ... Читать далее...
7. Latest software technologyJust wanted to check out that you gnarly dudes are using the latest and greatest software technology fer yer rad code to make it easy for the dudes who have to read it. The hip new way to write readable C code involves the use of a few simple defines. #define like { #define man ... Читать далее...
8. A Product RecallMelissa: This is a Disaster! If we have to Recall 100,000 units, we’ll take a huge Loss this year. Lee: We have no choice. The Product defect poses a Safety hazard. If we don’t act quickly, we’ll have a huge Liability issue On our hands. Melissa: I think we’re Blowing this out of proportion. Only ... Читать далее...
9. Girlfriend Tech Support E-mailI am currently running the latest version of GirlFriend and I’ve been having some problems lately. I’ve been running the same version of DrinkingBuddies 1.0 forever as my primary application, and all the GirlFriend releases I’ve tried have always conflicted with it. I hear that DrinkingBuddies won’t crash if GirlFriend is run in background mode ... Читать далее...
10. Quotes from stupid 02These are supposedly actual quotes taken from around the world. «That race was all about competition.» — David Coleman, ITV «And I can see the strong wind blowing the sun towards us.» — Brian Johnson, BBC Radio 3 Mark Goodier: What’s the name of the company you work for? Listener: Mining and Engineering Services. Mark ... Читать далее...
11. Перевод слова versionVersion — версия, вариант Перевод слова Stage version — инсценировка a movie version of the novel — фильм по роману according to his version… — по его словам… the Russian version of the treaty — русский текст договора authorized version — авторизованная версия The original Version featured a guitar solo. В оригинальной версии было гитарное ... Читать далее...
12. Значение идиомы come to terms[come to terms] {v. phr.} To reach an agreement. Management and the labor union came to terms about a new arrangement and a strike was prevented....
13. Значение идиомы bring[bring] or [wheel in] or [out] or [up the big guns] {v. phr.} To make use of a concealed plan in order to defeat an opponent in an argument or in a game, debate, or competition. The new computer software company decided to bring out the big guns to get ahead of the competition....
14. Перевод слова competitionCompetition — соревнование, состязание, конкуренция Перевод слова Chess competition — шахматный турнир diving competition — соревнования по прыжкам в воду to meet with competition — сталкиваться с конкуренцией Who won the Competition? Кто выиграл конкурс? Competition should beat the price down. Цены должны упасть из-за конкуренции. Has Jim entered for the Competition? Джим будет участвовать ... Читать далее...
15. When the staff goes out after work, they talk aboutWhen the staff goes out after work, they talk about football or basketball. When Middle management gets together, they talk about tennis or baseball. Top management discusses golf. Conclusion: The higher up you are in management, the smaller your balls are....
16. Перевод слова previousPrevious — предыдущий, поспешный Перевод слова On the previous page — на предыдущей странице my previous experiences — мой предшествующий опыт you have been a little too previous — вы немного поспешили I am somewhat previous — я несколько забегаю вперед Life was better under the Previous regime. Жизнь была лучше при прошлом режиме. The ... Читать далее...
17. Значение идиомы color[color] See: CHANGE COLOR, GIVE COLOR TO or LEND COLOR TO, HAUL DOWN ONE’S COLORS, HORSE OF A DIFFERENT COLOR, NAIL ONE’S COLORS TO THE MAST, OFF-COLOR or OFF-COLORED, SAIL UNDER FALSE COLORS, SEE THE COLOR OF ONE’S MONEY, SHOW ONE’S COLORS, WITH FLYING COLORS....
18. Перевод слова managementManagement — управление, менеджмент Перевод слова Dexterous in the management — опытный в управлении factory management — дирекция завода household management — домоводство Many companies go bankrupt due to bad Management. Многие компании разоряются из-за непрофессионального управления. The Management are aware of the problem. Администрации известно об этой проблеме. All senior Management were told to ... Читать далее...
19. Reading Product ReviewsDominic: 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 ... Читать далее...
20. Reading Product ReviewsDominic: 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 ... Читать далее...
21. Promoting a New ProductZoila: I haven’t seen you around lately. What have you been up to? Leo: My business partners and I have been Putting the final touches on our new Line of energy drinks. Zoila: Really? I didn’t even know that you were in the beverage business. Leo: Yeah, we’ve Branched out into a few other areas. ... Читать далее...
22. Celebrity Product LinesNick: The Possibilities are endless! You have to take advantage of being At the height of your career. Jessica: I don’t know about Lending my name to a Celebrity product line. Wouldn’t people think I was Selling out? Nick: Of course not. Most celebrities do it nowadays. People expect you To leverage your fame into ... Читать далее...
23. Politically Correct Feminine TerminologyFrom aperreat@saunix. sau. edu: Have you ever wanted to talk about a girl but was afraid that you would offend the person standing near you?…NOT. Well, if you are, then here are some alternatives to some popular phrases. I found them on a poster, but I don’t remember which one. She is not: An airhead ... Читать далее...
24. Значение идиомы show one’s colors[show one’s colors] {v. phr.} 1. To show what you are really like. We thought Toby was timid, but he showed his colors when he rescuedthe ponies from the burning barn. 2. To make known what you think orplan to do. Mr. Ryder is afraid that he will lose the election ifhe shows his colors ... Читать далее...
25. Retire Aged Personell EarlyTO ALL MCCCD EMPLOYEES FROM GOVERNING BORED DATE 22 APR 1986 1. As a result of the HAYZE mismanagement study, we must drastically cut most salaries and reduce our number of personnel. Under this plan, older employees will go on early retirement, thus permitting management to focus its abuse on younger employees who represent our ... Читать далее...
26. Rejecting Newer TechnologyDarlene: 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 ... Читать далее...
27. Microsoft Market PenetrationMicrosoft Market Penetration -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- INTRODUCING CONTRACEPTIVE98 ! ! ! Microsoft Corporation has taken another step toward dominating every aspect of American life with the introduction of Contraceptive98, a suite of applications designed for users who engage in sex. Microsoft has been a pioneer in peer-to-peer connectivity and plug and play. It believes these technologies will ... Читать далее...
28. Composition on the Fable of M Twain — Сочинение по басне Марка ТвенаThe Moral of fables, found out by cat, each of us can understand in his own way. I understand its so: each person reflects any work of art, whether painting, music or something else through himself and as a result sees there what he is capable to see or what he wants to see. In ... Читать далее...
29. Перевод слова upperUpper — верхний, высший Перевод слова Upper berth — верхняя полка variable with upper bound — переменная с верхним пределом upper middle class — верхушка среднего класса He broke his Upper jaw. Он сломал верхнюю челюсть. Who will sleep on the Upper berth? Кто будет спать на верхней полке? The hotel is on the Upper ... Читать далее...
30. Перевод слова advancedAdvanced — передовой, современный, продвинутый Перевод слова Advanced chemistry — высшая химия the advanced price of grain — увеличенная цена на зерновые advanced instruction — обучение на продвинутом этапе Coal Advanced. Цена на уголь повысилась. Advanced Research Projects Agency Управление перспективных исследований Примеры из жизни Существует общепринятая шкала оценки уровня владения английским языком, где Advanced ... Читать далее...
31. Describe professionsWhat does your profession say about you? 1. MARKETING — You are ambitious yet stupid. You chose a marketing degree to avoid having to study in college, concentrating instead on drinking and socializing which is pretty much what your job responsibilities are now. Least compatible with Sales. 2. SALES — Laziest of all signs, often ... Читать далее...
32. Значение идиомы in terms of[in terms of] {prep.} 1. In the matter of; on the subject of;especially about; about. He spoke about books in terms of theirpublication. What have you done in terms affixing the house? The children ate a great many hot dogs at the party. In terms ofmoney, they ate $20 worth. 2. As to the amount ... Читать далее...
33. Значение идиомы with flying colors[with flying colors] {adv. phr.} With great or total success;victoriously. Tow finished the race with flying colors. Marycame through the examination with flying colors....
34. Improving fry cookingIn January 1994, ‘The Economist’ magazine reported that one of Secretary of Energy Hazel O’Leary’s success stories about government research scientists hired out for civilian business uses was the Argonne National Laboratory’s helping McDonald’s to find a way to speed up french frying. A team headed by physicist Tuncer Kuzay, who interrupted his work on ... Читать далее...
35. Значение идиомы haul down one’s colors[haul down one’s colors] or [strike one’s colors] {v. phr.} 1. Topull down a flag, showing you are beaten and want to stop fighting. After a long battle, the pirate captain hauled down his colors. 2.To admit you are beaten; say you want to quit. After losing twosets of tennis, Tom hauled down his color....
36. Asking for Clarification in a Business MeetingI was Negotiating a contract with a new business Partner, and we had a meeting to Clarify the Terms. Bill: If I understand the terms correctly, the length of the contract would be one year with a one-year Option. Is that correct? Ms. Samuels: Do you mean The contract for equipment rental or the one ... Читать далее...
37. Значение идиомы upper story[upper story] {n.} 1. A floor or level of a building above thefirst floor. The apartment house where Gene lives is five storieshigh and he lives in one of the upper stories. 2. {slang} A person’shead or brain. Lulu has nobody home in the upper story. Bill’ssister says he is weak in the upper story....
38. Providing Tech SupportMax: Hello, hello, is this Call-in tech support? Grace: Yes, my name is Grace and this is the Help desk. How can I help you today? Max: I’m having a problem with my machine and I don’t know what to do. Grace: Have you tried reading our online Troubleshooting guide or asking your question on ... Читать далее...
39. Reasons to allow drinking at workThe below are valid reasons as to why drinking should be allowed at work. If you use them wisely, you may even be able to convince your boss into allowing alcohol. 1. It’s an incentive to show up. 2. It reduces stress. 3. It leads to more honest communications. 4. It reduces complaints about low ... Читать далее...
40. Business WebsitesI was hired to set up a website for a small bookstore and the owner knew very little about the Internet. I tried to find out what she wanted for her business website. Octavio: Let me show you some websites I’ve designed. I have them all bookmarked. Okay, this is a website for a restaurant. ... Читать далее...