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1. Government cow types If a communist has two cows, he gives both to the government, and the government sells him some of the milk. If a Socialist has two cows, he gives both to the government, and the government gives him some of the milk. If a Nazi has two cows, the government shoots him, and takes both […]...
2. Перевод идиомы until the cows come home, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: until the cows come home Идиома: until the cows come home разг. Перевод: допоздна, до бесконечности, до конца Пример: It is my birthday today so I plan to stay out and party until the cows come home. Сегодня мой день рождения, поэтому я собираюсь гулять и праздновать допоздна....
3. Значение идиомы till the cows come home [till the cows come home] {adv. phr.} Until sunset; until the last. The women in the country used to sit in the spinning room makingyarn out of skeins of wool, usually till the cows came home....
4. Значение идиомы in view [in view] {adv.} or {adj. phr.} 1. In sight; visible. We camearound a bend and there was the ocean in view. 2. As a purpose, hope, or expectation. John had his son’s education in view when he beganto save money. The end that we must keep always in view is peacewith justice. Compare: EYE TO....
5. Значение идиомы take a dim view of [take a dim view of] {v. phr.} 1. To have doubts about; feel unsureor anxious about. Tom took a dim view of his chances of passing theexam. Betty hoped to go on a picnic, but she took a dim view ofthe weather. 2. To be against; disapprove. John’s father took adim view of his wanting […]...
6. Значение идиомы in view of [in view of] {prep.} After thinking about; because of. Schoolswere closed for the day in view of the heavy snowstorm. In view ofrising labor costs, many companies have turned to automation. Syn.:IN THE LIGHT OF....
7. Перевод слова view View – вид, пейзаж, осматривать, смотреть Перевод слова A room with a view of the mountains – комната с видом на горы to view a house and grounds – осмотреть дом и участок he is viewed unfavourably – его считают плохим человеком Relax and enjoy the View. Расслабься и наслаждайся видом. The local people Viewed […]...
8. Значение идиомы cows tail [cows tail] {n.}, {dialect} A person who is behind others. John was the cow’s tail at the exam. Fred was always the old cow’s tail for football practice....
9. Happy cows produce more milk A cow with a name produces more milk than one without, scientists at Newcastle University have found. Drs Catherine Douglas and Peter Rowlinson have shown that by giving a cow a name and treating her as an individual, farmers can increase their annual milk yield by almost 500 pints. The study, published online today in […]...
10. Перевод идиомы point of view, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: point of view Перевод: точка зрения; то, что кто-либо думает о чем-либо Пример: I find it difficult to understand my friend’s point of view on many issues. Мне трудно понять точку зрения моего друга по многим вопросам....
11. Перевод слова direction Direction – направление Перевод слова Opposite direction – противоположное направление right direction – правильное направление from the opposite direction – навстречу He had no Direction in his life. У него не было цели в жизни. Tell me in what Direction to look. Скажи мне, куда смотреть. Ready to take a new Direction. Приготовьтесь взять новое […]...
12. 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....
13. Перевод слова exciting Exciting – волнующий, захватывающий Перевод слова How exciting! – разг. как интересно! exciting story – увлекательный рассказ exciting life – восхитительная, интересная жизнь Let’s do something Exciting. Давайте делать что-то увлекательное. It was not an Exciting life, but it was rather interesting. Это была не то чтобы захватывающая, но довольно интересная жизнь. It can be […]...
14. Вид из окна/ View From The Window На английском языке Перевод на русский язык View From The Window Вид из окна In my age nobody chooses where to live. Someone’s windows look out on a park, someone’s – on a square but somebody has to watch a construction object or even a dump. I am lucky; I and my parents live on […]...
15. Перевод слова opportunity Opportunity – возможность, перспектива Перевод слова Golden opportunity – прекрасный случай, блестящая возможность to let the opportunity slip – упустить возможность at the first opportunity – при первом же удобном случае equality of opportunity – равные возможности I hope I will have the Opportunity of seeing you here often. Надеюсь, что буду иметь возможность часто […]...
16. A farmer comes home with a lively young bull A farmer comes home with a lively young bull. His two old bulls have fallen on sad days. He’s letting them hang around for old times’ sake. The minute the new bull is put into the pasture, he starts servicing the cows. At about the fourth cow, one of the old bulls starts to paw […]...
17. Getting a view of the whole world – Представления обо всем мире Everywhere, everyday, exciting things are happening. Each day is filled with news. People learn news and views. While reading newspapers and magazines, talking over the telephone or they are kept informed by watching TV or listening to the radio. TV dominates the life of the family most of the time. The TV set isn’t just […]...
18. Getting a view of the whole world Топик Охватить весь мир одним взглядом – рассказывает об огромной роли телевидения в нашей жизни. Телевизор давно стал “членом семьи”, а не просто предметом мебели. Благодаря телевидению мы получаем большой объем информации, это дает прекрасные возможности для образования и обогащает наш интеллект. Мы можем увидеть лучших актеров и самых известных людей, редкие спортивные матчи и […]...
19. Значение идиомы sacred cow [sacred cow] {n.} A person or thing that is never criticized, laughed at, or insulted even if it deserves such treatment. Motherhood is a sacred cow to most politicians. The bold younggovernor had no respect for the state’s sacred cows. Televisionrespects too many sacred cows....
20. 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 […]...
21. 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....
22. A Point of View на английском языке писателя Arthur Conan Doyle It was an American journalist who was writing up England – or writing her down as the mood seized him. Sometimes he blamed and sometimes he praised, and the case-hardened old country actually went its way all the time quite oblivious of his approval or of his disfavour – being ready at all times, through […]...
23. 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. […]...
24. A View on Entertainment in Britain – Взгляд на развлечения в Англии BRIAN CARTER, a student, is not happy with entertainment in Britain. “British audiences can be interminably irritating with their frequently snobby, haughty and smug attitudes” It is perhaps ironic that it should be possible to write about what is irritating and loathsome about entertainment in Britain; entertainment is supposed I to be diverting and enjoyable […]...
25. 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 […]...
26. A little period The kindergarten class had a homework assignment to find out about something exciting and relate it to the class the next day. When the time came for the little kids to give their reports, the teacher was calling on them one at a time. She was reluctant to call upon little Johnnie, knowing that he […]...
27. London (8) In 1996, I went to London. This city impressed me very much. When we leaved from Archangelsk the weather was terrible: it was awfully cold. But when we arrived to London there were green leaves on the trees and the air was much warmer then in our city. That was the first thing that impressed […]...
28. 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....
29. A man walks into a friend and sees A man walks into a friend and sees that his friend’s car is total loss and covered with leaves, grass, branches, dirt and blood. He asks his friend, “What’s happened to your car?” “Well,” the friend responses, “I ran into a lawyer”. “OK,” says the man, “that explains the blood… But what about the leaves, […]...
30. Значение идиомы body English [body English] {n.}, {informal} The wishful attempt to make a ball move in the right direction after it has been hit or let go, by twisting the body in the desired direction. He tried to help the putt fall by using body English....
31. Little Johnny was in class again Little Johnny was in class again. Teacher asked everyone “Can anyone tell me a sentence with the word definitely in it?” Meg puts up her hand.”The sky is definitely blue.” “Thats not bad, Meg,” says the teacher, “but the sky can be grey or red.” Young Sally tried :”The grass is definitely green.” “Good try […]...
32. 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....
33. 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....
34. Some Chimps Are Putting Grass in Their Ears For No Particular Reason Some chimp are creating their own “ear accoutrements,” perhaps the animal equivalent of a fashion statement. It all started with a Zambian chimpanzee named Julie in 2010. Julie stuck a piece of grass into her ear, and left it there. And she would do it over and over again. But why? To save it for […]...
35. Daily Chores on a Farm Cesar: Rise and shine! It’s time to get to work. Karol: What?! It’s four o’clock in the morning. The sun isn’t even up yet. Cesar: You live on a Farm now. We have a lot of Chores to do before Sunup and we need to start doing them now. Karol: I’ll Milk the cows later. […]...
36. Перевод идиомы seize an opportunity, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: seize an opportunity Перевод: воспользоваться возможностью Пример: I seized the opportunity to take the extra class as soon as I heard about it. Я воспользовался возможностью пройти дополнительные задания, как только услышал об этом....
37. Scholarly discussion A stranger was seated next to Little Johnny on the plane when the the stranger turned to the Little Johnny and said, “Let’s talk. I’ve heard that flights will go quicker if you strike up a conversation with your fellow passenger.” Little Johnny, who had just opened his book, closed it slowly, and said to […]...
38. Перевод идиомы golden opportunity, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: golden opportunity Перевод: отличная и исключительная возможность Пример: The hot weather was a golden opportunity for the ice cream seller to make money. Жаркая погода была отличной возможностью заработать для продавца мороженного....
39. 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 […]...
40. Not raising hogs My friend, Ed Peterson, over at Wellsburg, Iowa, received a check for $1,000.00 from the government for not raising hogs. So I want to go into the “not raising hogs” business next year. What I want to know is, in your opinion, what is the best kind of farm not to raise hogs on and […]...