Some Chimps Are Putting Grass in Their Ears For No Particular Reason

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1. Перевод слова grass Grass – трава Перевод слова Blade of grass – стебелек травы, травинка to cut the grass – косить траву tender green grass – мягкая, только проклюнувшаяся травка We picnicked on the Grass. Мы устроили пикник на траве. Keep off the Grass. По газонам – не ходить! The Grass tickled her calves. Трава щекотала ее икры....
2. Значение идиомы snake in the grass [snake in the grass] {n. phr.}, {informal} A person who cannot betrusted; an unfaithful traitor; rascal. Did Harry tell you that? He’s a snake in the grass! Some snake in the grass told theteacher our plans....
3. Пословица / поговорка grass is always greener on the other side of the fence / grass is greener on the other side – перевод и значение, пример использования Пословица / поговорка: grass is always greener on the other side of the fence / grass is greener on the other side Перевод: хорошо там, где нас нет Пример: My cousin is always looking for a new job. For her the grass is always greener on the other side of the fence. Моя двоюродная сестра […]...
4. Перевод сленгового выражения grass, значение и пример использования Сленговое выражение: grass Перевод: трава, травка, марихуана Синоним: pot; weed; herb; chronic Пример: A lot of hippies love to smoke grass. Многим хиппи нравиться курить травку....
5. Talking to the Professor [A knock on the door.] Jeff: Come in. Julie: Hi, Dr. McQuillan, I’m Julie Taylor. I’m in your 2 o’clock class on Thursdays. Jeff: Hi, Julie. Have a seat. What can I do for you? Julie: I wanted to come see you during your Office hours because I Missed class last week. I had a […]...
6. Значение идиомы let grass grow under one’s feet [let grass grow under one’s feet] {v. phr.} To be idle; be lazy;waste time. – Used in negative, conditional, and interrogativesentences. The new boy joined the football team, made the honorroll, and found a girlfriend during the first month of school. Hecertainly did not let any grass grow under his feet....
7. Значение идиомы let the grass grow under one’s feet [let the grass grow under one’s feet] {v. phr.}, {informal} Towaste time; be slow or idle. Grandpa spends so much time sittingand thinking that Grandma accuses him of letting the grass grow underhis feet....
8. Значение идиомы grass is always greener on the other side of the fence [grass is always greener on the other side of the fence] or [grassis always greener on the other side of the hill] We are often notsatisfied and want to be somewhere else; a place that is far away ordifferent seems better than where we are. John is always changinghis job because the grass always looks […]...
9. Expressing Bitter Feelings Laurent: I’m Done with women! They’re Liars and Manipulators. Julie: Let me guess. You’ve had a bad Breakup? Laurent: It wasn’t just bad. It was Monumentally awful. I’m never going to date again. Julie: You’re just feeling Bitter right now, but you’ll Get over it. You won’t always feel so Jaded. Wait a second. Did […]...
10. Seeking Asylum Julie: The government is Out to get me. I feel like I don’t have any real Freedom and everything I do is being Monitored. Ed: Maybe you should move to another country. Julie: I guess that’s one solution. Ed: Yes, you should Seek asylum in another country. Julie: Become a Refugee? I’m not sure I […]...
11. Перевод слова observation Observation – наблюдение, изучение Перевод слова Empirical observation – эмпирическое наблюдение scientific observation – научное наблюдение the observation of religious customs – соблюдение религиозных обычаев She has good powers of Observation. Она наделена большой наблюдательностью. He recorded his Observations in a notebook. Он записал свои наблюдения в блокнот. His orders were to keep the men […]...
12. Putting the Children to Bed Andrea: It’s your Turn to put the kids to bed. Marlon: No, I put them to bed last night, didn’t I? Andrea: Nope, I did that. Don’t forget their Bedtime story. Marlon: The kids won’t let me forget it. Okay, time for bed! Go brush your teeth and put on your Pajamas. It’s Lights out […]...
13. The reason for running A police officer attempts to stop a car for speeding and the guy gradually increases his speed until he’s topping 100 mph. He eventually realizes he can’t escape and finally pulls over. The cop approaches the car and says, “It’s been a long day and my tour is almost over, so if you can give […]...
14. The Reason to Take Off Shoes in Japan In Japan, as in many cultures, it is considered disrespectful to fail to remove shoes before entering a home. This practice, while at one time a practical necessity, has long become tradition and is common in many parts of the world, including Hawaii. While the reasons for swapping shoes for slippers before entering the home […]...
15. Перевод слова function Function – функция, назначение; функционировать, работать Перевод слова Function of rapid decrease – быстро убывающая функция serving a double function – выполняющий двойную функцию the telephone was not functioning – телефон не работал The table Functions as a desk. Стол используется в качестве рабочего места. Height is a Function of age. Рост человека зависит от […]...
16. Перевод слова fashion Fashion – мода; образ, манера поведения Перевод слова He behaved in a strange fashion – он странно вел себя to be in the fashion – следовать моде the latest fashion(s) – последняя мода He dresses to the Fashion. Он одевается по моде. She is a bellwether of Fashion. Она является законодателем мод. She behaved in […]...
17. Перевод слова unique Unique – уникальный, особенный Перевод слова Unique opportunity – исключительная возможность unique equipment – уникальное оборудование unique correspondence – однозначное соответствие The problem has a Unique solution. Задача имеет единственное решение. It is a Unique in English history. В английской истории это единственное в своем роде событие. Everyone has a Unique fingerprint. Каждый обладает уникальным […]...
18. Перевод слова statement Statement – заявление, утверждение, высказывание Перевод слова Categoric statement – категорическое утверждение formal statement – официальное заявление an admirable statement of the case – великолепное изложение дела That Statement is not factual. Это утверждение не соответствует действительности His Statement agrees with facts. Его заявление соответствует фактам. I’d like to qualify your Statement. Я хотел бы […]...
19. Перевод слова kind Kind – вид, тип, разновидность; добрый, хороший Перевод слова The wrong kind of paper – не такая бумага, как нужно the wolf is an animal of the dog kind – волк относится к семейству псовых the human kind – род человеческий kind person – добрый человек It’s Kind of you to say that. Очень мило […]...
20. Elephants recognize the voices of their enemies African elephants can distinguish human languages, genders and ages associated with danger. Humans are among the very few animals that constitute a threat to elephants. Yet not all people are a danger – and elephants seem to know it. The giants have shown a remarkable ability to use sight and scent to distinguish between African […]...
21. Значение идиомы all ears [all ears] {adj. phr.}, {informal} Very eager to hear; very attentive. – Used in the predicate. Go ahead with your story; we are all ears. When John told about the circus, the boys were all ears....
22. Giving Bribes to Children for Good Behavior Camille: No, you can’t have a new bike if you get an “A” on the test. You should study because you want to do well in school. We’ll talk about it when I get home tonight. Kids! Aaron: What’s the matter? Camille: My kids won’t do anything without an Incentive. I know it’s my own […]...
23. A man was riding in the back of his limousine A man was riding in the back of his limousine when he saw a man eating grass by the roadside. He ordered his driver to stop and he got out to investigate. “Why are you eating grass?” he asked the man. “I don’t have any money for food,” the poor man replied. “Oh, please come […]...
24. India Bans Captive Dolphin Shows as’Morally Unacceptable’ NEW DELHI, India, May 20, 2013 (ENS) – India’s Ministry of Environment and Forests has decided to forbid the keeping of captive dolphins for public entertainment anywhere in the country. In a policy statement released Friday, the ministry advised state governments to reject any proposal to establish a dolphinarium “by any person / persons, organizations, […]...
25. Перевод слова group Group – группа, группировать Перевод слова A group of people – группа людей study group – учебная группа bronze group – скульптурная группа в бронзе Different flowers can be Grouped together to make a colourful display. Различные цветы могут быть собраны вместе, чтобы придать красочный вид. Spectators Grouped in twos. Зрители встали парами. The Group […]...
26. Пословица / поговорка walls have ears – перевод и значение, пример использования Пословица / поговорка: walls have ears Перевод: у стен есть уши Эквивалент в русском языке: лес видит, а поле слышит Пример: We were told that walls have ears when our supervisor heard us talking in the hall. Нам сказали, что у стен есть уши, когда наш менеджер услышал, как мы говорим в коридоре....
27. Participating in a Clinical Trial Lucinda: You look tired. Are you all right? Elan: I’m fine. It’s this Clinical trial I’m Enrolled in. I’m Suffering from some Side effects. Lucinda: Are they serious? Elan: No, they’re not too bad. I was told to expect some Adverse reactions in the first weeks of the Pilot study. I guess that’s why only […]...
28. Changing gut bacteria through diet affects brain function, UCLA study shows UCLA researchers now have the first evidence that bacteria ingested in food can affect brain function in humans. In an early proof-of-concept study of healthy women, they found that women who regularly consumed beneficial bacteria known as probiotics through yogurt showed altered brain function, both while in a resting state and in response to an […]...
29. Значение идиомы after a fashion [after a fashion] {adv. phr.} Not very well or properly; poorly. He played tennis after a fashion. The roof kept the rain out after a fashion. Compare: IN A WAY....
30. Bum in need of food One afternoon, a man was riding in the back of his limousine when he saw two men eating grass by the road side. He ordered his driver to stop and he got out to investigate. “Why are you eating grass?”, he asked one man. “We don’t have any money for food.”, The poor man replied. […]...
31. FBI Now Tracks Animal Abuse Just Like Homicides, Arson and Assault Because if you abuse animals, there’s a chance you abuse people, too. The FBI is more serious than ever about tracking those who abuse innocent animals. For the first time ever this year, the FBI will collect data on animal cruelty crimes via its National Incident-Based Reporting System (NIBRS). In doing so, the bureau has […]...
32. This old man in his eighties got up and was putting on This old man in his eighties got up and was putting on his coat. His wife said, “Where are you going?” He said, “I’m going to the doctor.” And she said, “Why? Are you sick?” “No,” he said. “I’m going to get me some of those new Viagra pills.” So his wife got up out […]...
33. After putting her children to bed, a mother After putting her children to bed, a mother changed into old slacks and a droopy blouse and proceeded to wash her hair. As she heard the children getting more and more rambunctious, her patience grew thin. At last she threw a towel around her head and stormed into their room, putting them back to bed […]...
34. Sister Ann, arent you putting on a little weight? “Sister Ann, aren’t you putting on a little weight?” inquired Father Dan during his visit to the convent, suspiciously eyeing her bulging stomach. “Why, no Father,” answered the nun demurely, “It’s just a little gas.” A few months later Father Dan put the same question to the nun noticing her habit barely fit across her […]...
35. Перевод слова culture Culture – культура; сельхозкультура, разводить, выращивать Перевод слова Ancient culture – древняя культура culture of silk – культура шелка culture medium – питательная среда (для бактерий) corporate culture – корпоративная культура It’s important to learn about other Cultures. Важно изучать другие культуры. Greece is the cradle of European Culture. Греция – колыбель европейской культуры. She […]...
36. A Love Letter Vicky: What are you working on? Issac: If I tell you, will you Promise not to laugh? Vicky: All right. What is it? Issac: It’s a Love letter to Julie. Vicky: Isn’t it a little Premature? You’ve only been going out for a month. Issac: Maybe, but I really want her to know how I […]...
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 animal Animal – животное, зверь Перевод слова Dumb animal – бессловесная тварь animal fat – животный жир free animal – животное, находящееся на свободе Man is a rational Animal. Человек – это разумное животное. She loves all kinds of Animals. Она любит все виды животных. The Animal died a painful death. Животное умерло мучительной смертью. Примеры […]...
39. Диалог на английском языке с переводом “It comes in handy” Julie Джули Is there anything in particular I should bring to the convention? Что именно мне принести на съезд? Alex Алекс Make sure you’ve got your convention materials. Обязательно имей при себе свои материалы съезда. Julie Джули OK. Are you taking your laptop with you? Ладно. Ты возьмешь с собой свой ноутбук? Alex Алекс Yes, […]...
40. Build an Ark The Lord said to Noah, “In six months, I’m going to make it rain until the earth is covered with water and all the evil is destroyed. I want you to build an ark and save two of each animal species. Here are the blueprints for the ark.” Six months passed. The skies began to […]...