Software Engineering Glossary of Product Terminology

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1. Перевод слова software Software – 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 […]...
2. Software Development Process 1) 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) […]...
3. Значение идиомы string [string] See: FIRST STRING, LATCH STRING, ON THE STRING or ON ASTRING, PULL STRINGS, PURSE STRINGS, SHOE-STRING CATCH, TIED TO ONE’SMOTHER’S APRON STRINGS....
4. The engineer’s terms Top 25 Engineer’s Terms and Expressions (What they say versus what they mean) A number of different approaches are being tried. (We are still guessing at this point.) Close project coordination. (We sat down and had coffee together.) An extensive report is being prepared on a fresh approach. (We just hired three punk kids out […]...
5. Millennia Year Application Software System This 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 […]...
6. Latest software technology Just 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 […]...
7. Перевод слова maintenance Maintenance – поддержание, обслуживание, содержание Перевод слова Language maintenance – поддержание знания языка maintenance command – бригада технического обслуживания remedial maintenance – ремонтное обслуживание, ремонтные работы The building has suffered from years of poor Maintenance. Здание пострадало за годы некачественного обслуживания. The theatres were closed on Saturday and Sunday for routine Maintenance. Театры были закрыты […]...
8. Значение идиомы shoe [shoe] See: COMFORTABLE AS AN OLD SHOE, COMMON AS AN OLD SHOE, FILLONE’S SHOES, IF THE SHOE FITS, WEAR IT, IN ONE’S SHOES, SHAKE IN ONE’SSHOES, SADDLE SHOE, STEP INTO ONE’S SHOES, WHERE THE SHOE PINCHES....
9. Перевод слова version Version – 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 […]...
10. Значение идиомы on the string [on the string] or [on a string] {adv. phr.}, {informal} Under yourinfluence or control; obedient to every wish. The baby had hismother on a string. She was pretty and popular, with two or threeboys on the string all the time....
11. Перевод слова budget Budget – бюджет Перевод слова Annual budget – ежегодный бюджет federal budget – федеральный бюджет household budget – семейный бюджет We live on a modest Budget. Мы живем на скромный бюджет. We discussed our household Budget. Мы обсудили наш семейный бюджет. The Budget needs to be pruned. Бюджет должен быть сокращен....
12. Перевод слова previous Previous – 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 […]...
13. Girlfriend Tech Support E-mail I 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 […]...
14. Перевод слова engineering Engineering – 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....
15. Politically Correct Feminine Terminology From 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 […]...
16. Значение идиомы peg away [peg away] {v.} To work methodically, industriously, or steadily Thomson pegged away for years at a shoe repair business. Joneskept pegging away, and finally recognition came....
17. Three engineering students were gathered together Three 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 […]...
18. A succession of generations The village blacksmith finally found an apprentice willing to work hard at low pay for long hours. The blacksmith immediately began his instructions to the lad, “When I take the shoe out of the fire, I’ll lay it on the anvil; and when I nod my head, you hit it with this hammer.” The apprentice […]...
19. Значение идиомы comfortable as an old shoe [comfortable as an old shoe] {adj. phr.}, {informal} Pleasant and relaxed; not stiff, strict or too polite; easy to talk and work with. The stranger was as comfortable as an old shoe, and we soon were talking like old friends....
20. Значение идиомы where the shoe pinches [where the shoe pinches] {n. phr.}, {informal} Where or what thediscomfort or trouble is. Johnny thinks the job is easy, but hewill find out where the shoe pinches when he tries it. The coachsaid he wasn’t worried about any position except quarterback; that waswhere the shoe pinched....
21. Interviewing crazy A man who had been in a mental home for some years finally seemed to have improved to the point where it was thought he might be released. The head of the institution, in a fit of commendable caution, decided, however, to interview him first. “Tell me,” said he, “if we release you, as we […]...
22. Значение идиомы breakthrough [breakthrough] {n.} A point of sudden success after a long process of experimentation, trial and error. The U. S. Space Program experienced a major breakthrough when Armstrong and Aldrin landed on the moon in June of 1969....
23. Перевод слова shoe Shoe – туфля, башмак; обувать, подковывать Перевод слова Low shoes – полуботинки jumping shoes – туфли для прыжков shoe factory – обувная фабрика to shoe a horse – подковывать лошадь Shoes pinch. Туфли жмут. I have sand in my Shoe. У меня песок в ботинках. I stopped to tie my Shoe. Я остановился, чтобы завязать […]...
24. Значение идиомы string along [string along] {v.}, {informal} 1. To deceive; fool; lead ondishonestly. Mary was stringing John along for years but she didn’tmean to marry him. George told the new boy that he must alwayscall the teacher “Sir,” but the new boy soon saw that George wasstringing him along. Compare: ON A STRING. 2. To follow someone’sleadership; join […]...
25. Значение идиомы common as an old shoe [common as an old shoe] {adj. phr.}, {informal} Not showing off; not vain; modest; friendly to all. Although Mr. Jones ran a large business, he was common as an old shoe. The most famous people are sometimes as common as an old shoe....
26. Значение идиомы saddle shoe [saddle shoe] {n.} A white shoe with a black or brown piece ofleather shaped like a saddle across the top of the shoe. Mary worebobby socks and saddle shoes....
27. Personal Grooming Giorgio: I’ll pick you up tonight at 7:00, okay? Anna: You’d better make it 8:00. I need time to get ready. Giorgio: You just need to go home, take a shower, and throw on some clothes. How much time do you need? Anna: You have no idea what a woman has to do to look […]...
28. 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 […]...
29. Значение идиомы latch string [latch string] {n.} 1. A string that opens an old-fashioned door bylifting a small bar. The early settlers kept the latch stringoutside the door when they were working around the house, but at nightthey pulled it to the inside. 2. {informal} A warm welcome; afriendly greeting. – Used in such phrases as “the latch string […]...
30. Значение идиомы first-string [first-string] {adj.}, {informal} 1. On the starting team or Ateam. He was the first-string quarterback. 2. Of the best quality;foremost. He was the least expensive of the city’s first-stringlawyers....
31. Перевод слова design Design – дизайн, план, замысел, разработка Перевод слова Far-reaching designs – далеко идущие замыслы conceptual design – эскизный проект design office – конструкторское бюро He Designed the perfect crime. Он спланировал идеальное преступление. This is the natural Design of life. Это естественный ход жизни. He has ambitious Designs for his son. Он строит амбициозные планы, […]...
32. A man entered a restaurant and sat at the only open table A man entered a restaurant and sat at the only open table. As he sat down, he knocked the spoon off the table with his elbow. A nearby waiter reached into his shirt pocket, pulled out a clean spoon, and set it on the table. The diner was impressed, and asked, “Do all the waiters […]...
33. The blind date had not been all that great and The blind date hadn’t been all that great and she was relieved the evening was finally over. At her apartment door, he suddenly said “Hey! You wanna see my underwear?” Before she could respond, he had dropped his pants, right there in the hall, revealing that he wasn’t wearing any. She glanced down and said, […]...
34. Перевод слова improve Improve – улучшать, совершенствовать Перевод слова To improve one’s handwriting – улучшать свой почерк to improve the faculties of the mind – развивать умственные способности the situation has improved – положение улучшилось He Improved his German. Он продвинулся в изучении немецкого языка. We read to Improve our vocabularies. Мы читаем, чтобы расширить свой словарный запас. […]...
35. Why you should learn to use algebra After applying some simple algebra to some trite phrases and cliches a new understanding can be reached of the secret to wealth and success. Here it goes. Knowledge is Power Time is Money and as every engineer knows, Power is Work over Time. So, substituting algebraic equations for these time worn bits of wisdom, we […]...
36. This snow plow driver from North Dakota This snow plow driver from North Dakota got married. He and his new Bride prepared for their wedding nite. He watched for a while as she spread three different kinds of creams and then a white foam in preparation for their love making. She finally announced that she was ready. The man then asked if […]...
37. Promoting a New Product Zoila: 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. […]...
38. Introducing a New Product Augie: Today’s the day. I’m Giving you the heads up. Our company is Rolling out its new line of cell phones. Lillian: I can see you’re excited about it. What’s so special about the new products? Augie: This line of phones has State-of-the-art technology and Never-before-seen features. It’s been In development for over a year […]...
39. Questions About a Product Paul: Could you help me? I have a few questions about this computer Printer. Clerk: Sure. I’ll try. Paul: What I’m wondering is Whether this machine can be used as a Copier as well as a printer. Clerk: Yeah, it can. This is a Multifunction machine. It can be used as a printer, copier, and […]...
40. Questions About a Product Paul: Could you help me? I have a few questions about this computer Printer. Clerk: Sure. I’ll try. Paul: What I’m wondering is Whether this machine can be used as a Copier as well as a printer. Clerk: Yeah, it can. This is a Multifunction machine. It can be used as a printer, copier, and […]...