Starting a New Workweek

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1. An Old Love Juan: You’ll never guess who I got an email from yesterday. Naomi: Who? Juan: Diana Shultz. Naomi: Weren’t you two An item back in high school? So, you got an email from an Old flame. Very interesting. Juan: Well, that’s Ancient history. We Lost touch After we went off to college. Naomi: What did she […]...
2. Returning a DVD Player I bought a new DVD player last weekend. When I got home and Hooked it up, I realized that it was Defective. I Trudged back to the store to return it. Clerk: Next, please. Jeff: Hi, I bought this DVD player last Saturday and I’d like to Return it. Clerk: What’s the reason for the […]...
3. Tracing One’s Genealogy Aaron: Do you think you can help me Trace my Genealogy? Corrie: Sure, I can try. We can get started by talking to your parents and grandparents. Oral interviews will give us some names of your Relatives. Aaron: I’ve already talked to them and I grew up hearing stories about my Lineage on both sides […]...
4. Перевод слова slack Slack – вялый, медленный; затишье, спад Перевод слова Slack comprehension – замедленное восприятие a sudden slack in production – неожиданное снижение производительности to feel slack – чувствовать вялость slack season – мертвый сезон He Slacks his attention. Он ослабил внимание. I Slacked my pace. Я замедлил шаг. The rain Slacked and died. Дождь пошел реже, […]...
5. Returning a DVD Player I bought a new DVD player last weekend. When I got home and Hooked it up, I realized that it was Defective. I Trudged back to the store to return it. Clerk: Next, please. Jeff: Hi, I bought this DVD player last Saturday and I’d like to Return it. Clerk: What’s the reason for the […]...
6. 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 […]...
7. Time Off from Work My buddy from college, Jack, was getting married and our friend Rob was planning a Bachelor party for him in Vegas. It was going to be the Last weekend of the month and I wanted to go. The trouble was, I was scheduled to work that weekend. I needed to get the Time off from […]...
8. Dropping Out of College Aaron: Mom, I have something to tell you and you’re not going to like it. Margo: What is it? Aaron: I’m Dropping out of college. I want to get out into The real world and get a job. I’m wasting time in school. Margo: You’ll get a better job if you stay in school and […]...
9. Correcting and Explaining in Conversation Danny: You look like you need To relax. Sybil: Excuse me? Danny: What I mean is, you look like you could use some R and R. Sybil: I didn’t know I looked tired and Worn out. Danny: No, What I’m trying to say is, people need Leisure time once in a while. Sybil: Yes, that’s […]...
10. Значение идиомы slack off [slack off] {v. phr.} 1. To become less active; grow lazy. Sinceconstruction work has been slacking off toward the end of the summer, many workers were dismissed. 2. To gradually reduce; taper off. The snowstorms tend to slack off over the Great Lakes by the first ofApril....
11. Перевод слова rough Rough – неровный, шершавый; грубый; необработанный Перевод слова Rough road – ухабистая дорога rough paper – шероховатая бумага rough food – грубая пища rough leather – невыделанная кожа rough manners – грубые манеры, неотесанность a rough temper – жесткий характер Her hands felt Rough. Ее руки были шершавые. He is Rough to deal with. С […]...
12. Перевод слова weekend Weekend – выходные Перевод слова A weekend bender – воскресная попойка weekend guest – гость, приехавший на выходные weekend father – “воскресный” папа I’m free next Weekend. Я свободен в ближайшие выходные. He spent a Weekend in London. Выходные он провел в Лондоне. I never work at the Weekend. Я никогда не работаю по выходным. […]...
13. Перевод слова favor Favor – расположение, благосклонность Перевод слова Argue in favor of – приводить доводы в пользу odds in favor – благоприятные шансы under favor of the darkness – под покровом темноты May I ask you a Favor? Могу я попросить у вас одолжения? He tried to win his teacher’s Favor with flattery. Он попытался привлечь внимание […]...
14. Starting a Band At work one afternoon, my friend Michael asked me if I wanted to help him start a Band. I was really surprised because I didn’t even know Michael was a Musician. As it turns out, not only was Michael a good Guitarist, he was also a good Songwriter. He wanted to get together a band […]...
15. Перевод идиомы return the favor, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: return the favor Перевод: отплатить услугой за услугу; поступить хорошо с кем-либо, кто раньше уже поступил с кем-либо хорошо Пример: I returned the favor to my friend who had recently helped me to move from my apartment. Я помог своему другу, который недавно тоже помог мне выехать из моей квартиры....
16. Значение идиомы in favor of [in favor of] {prep.} On the side of; in agreement with, Everyone in the class voted in favor of the party. Most girls arein favor of wearing lipstick. Compare: IN BACK OF....
17. Перевод идиомы cut somebody some slack, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: cut somebody some slack Идиома: cut somebody some slack Разг. Перевод: относиться к кому-либо проще; дать кому-либо больше свободы выбора, действия Пример: If you and your kids don’t agree about their futures, cut them some slack – explain your views, but don’t try to force them to agree. Если вы не сойдетесь со своими […]...
18. Starting a Blog I’ve been thinking about starting a Blog for a long time now, and after talking to my friend Traver, a popular Blogger, I’ve decided To take the leap. Traver got me started with a basic Template, but I wanted To customize the blog to give it my own Flavor before Launching it. I already have […]...
19. Значение идиомы rough-and-tumble [rough-and-tumble] 1. {n.} Very rough, hard fighting or arguingthat does not follow any rules. There was a rough-and-tumble on thestreet last night between some soldiers and sailors. Many peopledon’t like the rough-and-tumble of politics. 2. {adj.} Fighting orarguing in a very rough and reckless way; struggling hard; notfollowing rules or laws. It took strong men […]...
20. Starting a Franchise Business Magdalena: Thanks for meeting with me today. I’ve read through the materials your company sent me, but I still have some questions about opening a Franchise. Phil: That’s what I’m here for. What questions can I answer for you? Magdalena: Well, I’m familiar with the Franchise fee, but are there Recurring fees not listed in […]...
21. Receiving Letters and Packages in the Mail Celeste: Did the mail come? Anwar: Yes, you got some Letters and a Package. Celeste: Oh, I hope that one of those Envelopes has the photos Naomi promised us. Did you notice the Postmark? Anwar: No, but they’re sitting in the hall. Celeste: Those photos are Overdue and should have been Delivered days ago. Naomi […]...
22. Starting a New School Year Mom: It’s your first day at a new school. I’m worried about you. Paul: Mom, I’ll be fine. Mom: Do you have all of your books and Supplies in your Backpack? Oh and I’ve Packed you a lunch already. Paul: You didn’t have to do that, Mom. I was going to buy lunch at school. […]...
23. Burger conversations M. I. T.: “I had a nervous breakdown this weekend.” “Have some fries.” Caltech: “I had three nervous breakdowns this weekend.” “Have some fries.” Yale: “I got mugged on the way to class today.” “Have some fries.” Brown: “I got a nose ring this weekend, Professor Smith.” “Cool! Me too! Have some fries.” Swarthmore: “I […]...
24. Значение идиомы old college try [old college try] {n. phr.} An attempt to win a favor from anotherby mentioning the fact that one had gone to the same college oruniversity as the party from whom the favor is requested. Since heneeded a job, he decided to use the old college try when he contactedJerry, but it didn’t work. Compare: OLD […]...
25. Значение идиомы curry favor [curry favor] {v.} To flatter or serve someone to get his help or friendship. Joe tried to curry favor with the new teacher by doing little services that she didn’t really want. Jim tried to curry favor with the new girl by telling her she was the prettiest girl in the class. Compare: POLISH THE […]...
26. Перевод слова share Share – доля, часть; делить, пользоваться совместно Перевод слова He got his full share – он получил свою долю сполна to share smth. equally – поделить что-л. поровну share of the responsibility – доля ответственности to share profits – участвовать в прибылях I Share your opinion. Я разделяю ваше мнение. They Shared the last cookie. […]...
27. Значение идиомы rough it [rough it] {v. phr.} To live like primitive people; live withlittle of the comfort and equipment of civilization. Scouts like torough it in the woods on weekend hikes....
28. Значение идиомы in return [in return] {adv. phr.} In order to give back something; aspayment; in recognition or exchange. – Often used with “for”. Budgave me his knife and I gave him marbles in return. The ladyhelped Mother when she was sick and in return Mother often invited herto dinner. How much did John give you in return for […]...
29. Pick a starting salary Reaching the end of a job interview, the Human Resources Person asked the young MBA fresh out of MIT, “And what starting salary were you looking for?” The candidate said, “In the neighborhood of $125,000 a year, depending on the benefits package.” The HR Person said, “Well, what would you say to a package of […]...
30. Значение идиомы rough-and-ready [rough-and-ready] {adj.} 1. Not finished in detail; not perfected;rough but ready for use now. We asked Mr. Brown how long it wouldtake to drive to Chicago and his rough-and-ready answer was two days. 2. Not having nice manners but full of energy and ability. Jim is arough-and-ready character; he’d rather fight than talk things over....
31. Перевод слова forward Forward – передний, передовой; вперед, дальше; способствовать, ускорять, пересылать Перевод слова To go forward – продолжать from this time forward – с этого времени (впредь) forward movement – прогрессивное движение to forward a plan – продвигать проект We put our watches Forward by 2 hours. Мы перевели наши часы на 2 часа вперед. Please Forward […]...
32. Ideal Seduction Line Age Line 17 My parents are away for the weekend. 25 My girlfriend is away for the weekend. 35 My fiancee is away for the weekend. 48 My wife is away for the weekend. 66 My second wife is dead....
33. Managing a Classroom After three months of summer vacation, I was looking forward to the start of a new school year. … Okay, everybody, Settle down. Take your Seats and get out your Textbook. Charlie, Eyes on your own book. And Kathy, do you have something To share with the rest of the class? No? Then put that […]...
34. Значение идиомы turn the scales [turn the scales] {v. phr.} To affect the balance in favor of oneparty or group against the other. It could well be that the speechhe made turned the scales in their favor....
35. Значение идиомы in bad [in bad] {adv. phr.}, {substandard} Out of favor; unpopular; indifficulty; in trouble. No, I can’t go swimming today. Father toldme to stay home, and I don’t want to get in bad. – Usually used with”with”. Mary is in bad with the teacher for cheating on the test. The boy is in bad with the police […]...
36. Visiting a Ranch Piero: What’s all this? Annie: I’m visiting my sister and brother-in-law’s new Ranch next month and I’m getting ready for it. I know I’m a city girl, but I plan To fit right in On that ranch and work Alongside all of the other cowboys. Piero: Well, you Look the part. You’ve got your Cowboy […]...
37. Значение идиомы double up [double up] {v.} 1. To bend far over forward. Jim was hit by the baseball and doubled up with pain. 2. To share a room, bed, or home with another. When relatives came for a visit, Ann had to double up with her sister....
38. The AI boss that deploys Hong Kong’s subway engineers An algorithm schedules and manages the nightly engineering work on one of the world’s best subway systems – and does it more efficiently than any human could. JUST after midnight, the last subway car slips into its sidings in Hong Kong and an army of engineers goes to work. In a typical week, 10,000 people […]...
39. Перевод слова return Return – возвращаться, отдача, возврат Перевод слова To return to earth – замыкать на землю to return affection – проявлять ответные чувства he asked for the return of his book – он попросил, чтобы ему вернули его книгу to return empties – сдавать порожнюю стеклотару Alison decided to Return home. Элисон решила вернуться домой. Return […]...
40. Sharing With Others Benny: Mom says we’re supposed To share. Julia: I know. I’m Divvying up the candy right now. Just Hold your horses. Benny: I want to do it. I want to make sure I Get my fair share. Julia: I Called dibs on dividing up the candy, remember? You snooze you lose. Benny: That’s not Fair! […]...