The American in Hong Kong

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1. 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 […]...
2. Перевод слова thoughtful Thoughtful – вдумчивый, думающий, тщательно продуманный Перевод слова Thoughtful expression – задумчивое выражение (лица) thoughtful introduction – тщательно продуманное введение not thoughtful of danger – не думающий об опасности She looked at me with a Thoughtful expression. Она посмотрела на меня с задумчивым выражением. He became Thoughtful about religion. Он стал серьезно относиться к религии. […]...
3. A Frenchman and an Italian were seated next to an American A Frenchman and an Italian were seated next to an American on an overseas flight. After a few cocktails, the men began discussing their home lives. “Last night I made love to my wife four times,” the Frenchman bragged, “and this morning she made me delicious crepes and she told me how much she adored […]...
4. An American woman and an Iranian woman An American woman and an Iranian woman are in the supermarket. The Iranian woman picks up two potatoes and says, “These remind me of my husband’s testicles.” The American woman says, “That big?” The Iranian woman says, No…that dirty.”...
5. Marriage quotes 04 A man must marry only a very pretty woman in case he should ever want some other man to take her off his hands. – Guitry Ah Mozart! He was happily married – but his wife wasn’t. – Borge Always talk to your wife while you’re making love… if there’s a phone handy. An archaeologist […]...
6. The guide to wife translations The wife says: You want The wife means: You want The wife says: We need The wife means: I want The wife says: It’s your decision The wife means: The correct decision should be obvious The wife says: Do what you want The wife means: You’ll pay for this later The wife says: We need […]...
7. Перевод слова American American – американский, американец Перевод слова American states – американские государства; страны американского континента American colonies – английские колонии в Северной Америке of American make – американского производства Her mother is American. Ее мать – американка. She spoke with an American accent. Она говорила с американским акцентом. Интересные факты Обратите внимание, что в английском языке […]...
8. Short gender jokes A man will pay $2 for a $1 item he wants. A woman will pay $1 for a $2 item that she doesn’t want. A woman worries about the future until she gets a husband. A man never worries about the future until he gets a wife. A successful man is one who makes more […]...
9. Iraqi vs. American Average Iraqi Has visited the convergence of the Tigris and Euphrates, cradle of the ancient civilization founded by his ancestors Average American Once got really sick on the Wild Mouse ride at Six Flags theme park Average Iraqi Willing to participate in Holy War for his nation Average American Willing to participate in People’s Choice […]...
10. Life is cruel What women want in a relationship: A handsome, loving professional man who will just love them for who they are. What women get: A fat, balding fart machine who stays with them only because no other woman wants him. What men want in a woman: A combination of Carol Brady and Pamela Lee Anderson; Wonderful […]...
11. Wife comes home to find the old man shagging the dog Wife comes home to find the old man shagging the dog in the front room. “My God Henry”, she screams, “I know you’ve had other woman but this time you’ve gone too far!” “You may be right” he says, “I think I’m stuck.”...
12. Wife comes home to find the old man Wife comes home to find the old man humping the dog in the front room. “My God Henry”, she screams, “I know you’ve had other woman but this time you’ve gone too far!” “You may be right” he says, “I think I’m stuck.”...
13. Love Love is the best feeling in the world. Love makes the world go round. It is the greatest mystery of all times. If you ask someone “What is love?”, he or she will hardly find enough words to express its meaning. Love can be different. There is love for parents, love for children, love for […]...
14. A man and a woman were waiting at the hospital donation center A man and a woman were waiting at the hospital donation center. Man: “What are you doing here today?” Woman: “Oh, I’m here to donate some blood. They’re going to give me $5 for it.” Man: “Hmm, that’s interesting. I’m here to donate sperm, myself. But they pay me $25.” The woman looked thoughtful for […]...
15. The handsome American strode into a department store in Paris The handsome American strode into a department store in Paris, France, and headed straight for the lingerie counter. He intently studied the array of lacy underthings and the sales lady bustled over to him. “Do you have something in mind?” she asked. “I certainly do, ma’am,” the American emphatically replied. “That’s why I want a […]...
16. An American was waiting on a London street corner An American was waiting on a London street corner. An attractive English girl was passing by when a gust of wind blew her dress above her waist. “A bit airy, isn’t it?” remarked the American. Hearing this, the Cockney girl replied indignantly, “‘Ell yes! What did you expect – feathers?!”...
17. An American tourist is visiting China An American tourist is visiting China. After visiting all the tourist attractions he decides to inquire about the people and askes his guide: “How large is the population here?” “Around 1.5 billion” – the guide answers American, After a short pause: “So, what else do you do here?”...
18. A visitor from Holland was chatting with his American A visitor from Holland was chatting with his American friend and was jokingly explaining about the red, white and blue in the Netherlands flag. “Our flag symbolizes our taxes,” he said. “We get red when we talk about them, white when we get our tax bill, and blue after we pay them.” “That’s the same […]...
19. Перевод слова eighth Eighth – восьмой, одна восьмая Перевод слова Henry the Eighth – Генрих VIII three eighths – три восьмых the eighth wonder of the world – восьмое чудо света The Eighth Army had suffered a crushing defeat. Восьмая Армия потерпела сокрушительное поражение. My regiment was brigaded with the Sixth, Seventh, and Eighth Regiments. Мой полк был […]...
20. Значение идиомы stuck on [stuck on] {slang} Very much in love with; crazy about. Judythinks she is very pretty and very smart. She is stuck on herself. Lucy is stuck on the football captain....
21. She is better Two friends dreamed to make love with a blond woman. Finaly they succeded and talked their opinion. The first said: Nothing special. My wife is better in the bed. -You are right, the second man said, your wife is better....
22. American English – Американский вариант английского языка The variety of English spoken in the USA has received the name of American English. The term variant or variety appears most appropriate for several reasons. American English can not be called a dialect although it is a regional variety, because it has a literary normalized form called Standard American, whereas by definition that any […]...
23. Значение идиомы American plan [American plan] {n.} A system of hotel management in which meals are included with the room, as opposed to the European plan that does not include meals. American tourists in Europe sometimes expect that their meals will be included, because they are used to the American plan....
24. An old retired man goes to his wife one day An old retired man goes to his wife one day, and says to her, “I don’t know how to tell you this dear, but the stock market crashed, and I’m afraid we’re broke.” The wife says, “No, we’re not. Let’s go for a drive into town.” Husband replies, “Our savings are all gone and you […]...
25. American schools – Американские школы The American system of school education differs from the system in some countries. There are state-supported public schools, private elementary schools, and private secondary schools. Public schools are free and private schools are fee-paying. Each individual state has its own system of public schools. Elementary education begins at the age of six with the first […]...
26. An 18th-century vagabond in England An 18th-century vagabond in England, exhausted and famished, came to a roadside Inn with a sign reading: “George and the Dragon.” He knocked. The Innkeeper’s wife stuck her head out a window. “Could ye spare some victuals?” The woman glanced at his shabby, dirty clothes. “No!” she shouted. “Could I have a pint of ale?” […]...
27. An older Jewish gentleman marries a younger lady An older Jewish gentleman marries a younger lady and they are very much in love. However, no matter what the husband does sexually, the woman never achieves orgasm. Since a Jewish wife is entitled to sexual pleasure, they decide to ask the rabbi. The rabbi listens to their story, strokes his beard, and makes the […]...
28. Marriage quotes 11 My other wife is beautiful. My wife doesn’t care what I do away from home, as long as I don’t enjoy it. My wife has a split personality, and I hate both of them. My wife ran off with my best friend last week. I miss him! My wife says if I go fishing one […]...
29. Marriage quotes 14 This delivery driver carries no money. His wife has it all. We in the industry know that behind every successful screenwriter stands a woman. And behind her stands his wife. – Groucho Marx We must respect the other fellow’s religion, but only in the sense and to the extent that we respect his theory that […]...
30. The young immigrant couple had just left the The young immigrant couple had just left the courthouse after being sworn in as American citizens. “It is wonderful,” the husband exclaimed. “We are American citizens at last! Do you know what this means to us my dear wife?” “Yes, you male chauvinist pig,” his wife replied. “Tonight, you cook dinner and I get on […]...
31. Marriage quotes 03 There was a man who said, “I never knew what happiness was until I got married… and then it was too late!” Love is one long sweet dream, and marriage is the alarm clock. They say when a man holds a woman’s hand before marriage, it is love; after marriage, it is self-defense. When a […]...
32. Patrick Stewart Born July 13, 1940 in Mirfield, England, United Kingdom Patrick Stewart, a British stage veteran who spent 27 years with the Royal Shakespeare Co., achieved his greatest fame as Captain Jean-Luc Picard in “Star Trek: The Next Generation,” the most successful of the “Star Trek” television spinoffs. Stewart is known for his distinctive bullet-shaped, hairless […]...
33. Значение идиомы get stuck [get stuck] {v. phr.} 1. To be victimized; be cheated. TheSmiths sure got stuck when they bought that secondhand car; it brokedown just two days after they got it. 2. To become entrapped orembroiled in a physical, emotional, or social obstacle so as to beunable to free oneself. Last winter our car got stuck in […]...
34. The Importance Of Correct Punctuation The Importance Of “Correct Punctuation” Dear John: I want a man who knows what love is all about. You are generous, kind, thoughtful. People who are not like you admit to being useless and inferior. You have ruined me for other men. I yearn for you. I have no feelings whatsoever when we’re apart. I […]...
35. Перевод идиомы as American as apple pie, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: as American as apple pie Перевод: типичный для американского образа жизни, для американцев Пример: Blue jeans are as American as apple pie. Синие джинсы очень характерны для американского образа жизни....
36. Russian and American Symbols Each country has its own national symbols. Speaking about American symbols we must say about the national hymn. It is called “The Star-Spangled Banner”. One of the most famous symbols of the USA is the Statue of Liberty. France gave the Statue to America in 1884 as a symbol of friendship. The eagle became the […]...
37. A LIGHTER LOOK AT MARRIAGE Getting married is very much like going to a continental restaurant with friends. You order what you want, then when you see what the other fellow has, you wish you had ordered that. At the cocktail party, one woman said to another, “Aren’t you wearing your wedding ring on the wrong finger?” The other replied, […]...
38. A Guide to the Identification and Classification of North American Farts Learning – or better still, thinking up – names for fart types is a traditional early-adolescent ritual. Similarly, methods of identifying the source of a fart are a subject of peer-group, or tribal, speculation, the usual rule of thumb being “Who smelled it, dealt it,” or “The smeller’s the feller.” Occasionally, this oral tradition has […]...
39. During WW II an American soldier During WW II an American soldier had been on the front lines in Europe for three months, when he was finally given a week of R&R. He caught a supply boat to a supply base in the south of England, then caught a train to London. The train was extremely crowded and he could not […]...
40. What’s Behind Russia’s Revival of a Soviet-Era Song Contest? At the Applebee’s test kitchen in Kansas City, Mo., nine full-time chefs collaborate to create that certain “menu magic” that entices millions of diners every year. The ultimate test is the customer, but Applebee’s new CEO, Julia Stewart, has to put her stamp of approval on anything that goes out the door and onto the […]...