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1. Перевод слова luckyLucky — счастливый, удачливый Перевод слова To count oneself lucky — считать себя счастливым lucky dog — счастливец by a lucky accident — по счастливой случайности lucky streak — полоса везения, удач I count myself Lucky to know you. Я считаю, что мне повезло познакомиться с вами. It’s Lucky that we got here early. Как ... Читать далее...
2. Значение идиомы thank one’s lucky stars[thank one’s lucky stars] {v. phr.}, {informal} To be thankful forgood luck; think oneself lucky. You can thank your lucky stars youdidn’t fall in the hole....
3. Значение идиомы lucky star[lucky star] {n.} A certain star or planet which, by itself or withothers, is seriously or jokingly thought to bring a person good luckand success in life. John was born under a lucky star. Ted wasunhurt in the car accident, for which he thanked his lucky stars....
4. Driver pays 1 million RMB for ‘lucky’ 88888 license plate, gets pulled over 8 times in one dayAfter spending just 30,000 RMB ($4,370) on his new vehicle, a driver surnamed Liu decided to splurge on his license plate, spending 1 million RMB ($145,705) on one with 5 lucky number 8s, hoping it would keep him out of trouble on the road. It totally backfired on him. On his first day behind the ... Читать далее...
5. Пословица / поговорка third time lucky — перевод и значение, пример использованияПословица / поговорка: third time lucky Перевод: в третий раз повезет Эквивалент в русском языке: Бог любит троицу Пример: The man was third time lucky when he applied for the job at the film company and he finally got the job. Мужчине повезло в третий раз, когда он подал документы на работу в компании по ... Читать далее...
6. Перевод слова dishDish — блюдо, тарелка Перевод слова Pie dish — блюдо для пирога a dish of strawberries — тарелка клубники main dish — главное блюдо I’ll have rice as a side Dish. Я буду есть рис в качестве гарнира. What a Dish! Какая красотка!, Ягодка! This Dish has an unusual flavor. Это блюдо имеет необычный вкус....
7. Перевод слова relationshipRelationship — взаимоотношения, родство Перевод слова Legal relationship — правоотношение intimate relationship — близкие отношения to sever relationship — порвать отношения Our Relationship is built on trust. Наши отношения построены на доверии. They have a stable Relationship. У них крепкие отношения. We officialized our Relationship. Мы узаконили наши отношения. Происхождение слова relationship Образовано от слова...
8. Перевод слова establishEstablish — учреждать, устанавливать Перевод слова To establish a state — создать государство to establish a newspaper — основать газету to establish relations — установить отношения The school was Established in 1989 by an Italian professor. Школа была основана в 1989 г. итальянским профессором. The film Established her as a star. Фильм сделал ее звездой. ... Читать далее...
9. Перевод слова attractAttract — притягивать, привлекать Перевод слова Magnet attracts steel — магнит притягивает сталь to attract attention — привлекать внимание to attract admirers — пленять поклонников Leftover food Attracts flies. Остатки пищи привлекают мух. He shouted to Attract attention. Он закричал, чтобы обратить на себя внимание. The museums Attract a lot of tourists. Музеи привлекают множество ... Читать далее...
10. Seventy year old George went for his annual physicalSeventy year old George went for his annual physical. All of his tests came back with great results. Dr. Smith said, «George everything looks great physically. How are you doing mentally, emotionally and are you at peace with your self and have a good relationship with God?» George replied, «God and me are tight. We ... Читать далее...
11. Mega Millions Winners Might Not Be So Lucky: Jack Whittaker and More Unlucky Lotto WinnersAre you bummed that you didn’t win the $640 million Mega Millions jackpot? Don’t be-it turns out winning the lottery can often be a terrible curse. From Jack Whittaker, who says he wishes’we had torn the ticket up,’ to Evelyn Adams, who won twice and gambled it all away, The Daily Beast rounds up the ... Читать далее...
12. Значение идиомы dish out[dish out] {v.} 1. To serve from a large bowl or plate. Ann’s mother asked her to dish out the beans. 2. {informal} To give in large quantities. That teacher dished out so much homework that her pupils complained to their parents. 3. {slang} To scold; treat or criticize roughly. Jim likes to dish it ... Читать далее...
13. Long Distance RelationshipsI met Diana last year when we were both working in New York City for the summer. I’m finishing college in California and Diana started her first job in Florida. Talk about a Bicoastal relationship! We spent three great months together and we’ve been trying to maintain a Long distance relationship ever since. It’s been ... Читать далее...
14. Значение идиомы one-night stand[one-night stand] {n. phr.} 1. A single performance given by atraveling company while on a tour. After they went bankrupt in thebig cities, the traveling jazz quartet played one-night stands in thecountry. 2. A brief affair or sexual encounter. «With AIDS allaround us?» said Jane. «Nobody is having one-night stands anymore.»...
15. Значение идиомы covered-dish supper[covered-dish supper] or [potluck supper] A meal to which each guest brings a share of the food. Dolly made a chicken casserole for the covered-dish supper....
16. Перевод идиомы a one-night stand, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: a one-night stand Перевод: что-либо, что длится одну ночь Пример: The band played many one-night stands in the small towns close to the city. Эта группа исполнила много ночных концертов в небольших городках рядом с их городом....
17. Значение идиомы stand the gaff[stand the gaff] {v. phr.}, {informal} To stand rough treatment; dowell in spite of great physical or mental hardship. An athlete mustlearn to stand the gaff. No person running for office gets farunless he can stand the gaff. Compare: HOLD OUT 2, STICK OUT 2....
18. Sadie lost her husband almost four years ago and stillSadie lost her husband almost four years ago and still has not gotten out of her depression, mourning as if it were only yesterday. Her daughter constantly is calling her and urging her to get back into the world. Finally, Sadie says she’d go out, but didn’t know anyone. Her daughter immediately replies, «Mama! I ... Читать далее...
19. The Christmas diet song‘Twas the night before Christmas and all round my hips were Fannie May candies that sneaked past my lips. Fudge brownies were stored in the freezer with care in hopes that my thighs would forget they were there. While Mama in her girdle and I in chin straps had just settled down to sugar-borne naps. ... Читать далее...
20. Перевод слова standStand — стоять, вставать; стойка, подставка Перевод слова Coat-and-hat stand — стоячая вешалка umbrella stand — подставка для зонтов to stand on tiptoe — стоять на цыпочках to stand on the fence — занимать выжидательную позицию He made a sudden Stand. Он внезапно остановился She Stood in the doorway. Она стояла в дверях. He is ... Читать далее...
21. Значение идиомы make a stand[make a stand] {v. phr.} 1. To take a firm position on an issue. He keeps talking about politics hut he never makes a stand for whathe believes in. 2. To take up a defensive position against the enemy. The retreating troops decided to make a stand by the river. Contrast: LAST DITCH, LAST STAND....
22. Unconventional MarriagesKaram: You and Daniel have been dating for over a year. Are you guys thinking of Tying the knot? Raphaela: I’m not sure. Neither Daniel nor I believe in following Conventions. We’re both open to an Unconventional relationship. Karam: What kind of unconventional relationship? Raphaela: Many different kinds. We’re very Open-minded. Karam: Okay, for instance, ... Читать далее...
23. Значение идиомы stand over[stand over] {v.} 1. To watch closely; keep checking all the time. Ted’s mother had to stand over him to get him to do his homework. 2. To be held over for later action; be postponed; wait. Thecommittee decided to let the proposal stand over until its nextmeeting....
24. Table MannersТопик Поведение за столом рассказывает, что перечень хороших манер за столом был создан специально, чтобы избежать неприятностей и неудобств для окружающих. Например, за столом нельзя шуметь, устраивать на своей тарелке «кучу-малу» из продуктов, катать от скуки хлебные шарики, играть со столовыми приборами и дуть на горячую еду так, как будто вы хотите развести костер темной ... Читать далее...
25. College cafeteria jokeSeven friends once pulled this at my college cafeteria. One put a hot water bottle filled with pea soup down his chest; he sat at the head of a table, with the other six friends sitting along the sides. When the cafeteria was pretty full of people, he made a loud noise (to attract attention), ... Читать далее...
26. Значение идиомы leg to stand on[leg to stand on] {n. phr.} A firm foundation of facts; facts tosupport your claim. — Usually used in the negative. Jerry’sanswering speech left his opponent without a leg to stand on. Amossued for damages, but did not have a leg to stand on....
27. Значение идиомы stand on one’s own feet[stand on one’s own feet] or [stand on one’s own two feet] {v. phr.} To depend on yourself; do things yourself; earn your own living;be independent. After his father died, John had to stand on his ownfeet and earn his own living. You should learn to stand on yourown two feet....
28. Значение идиомы stand up for[stand up for] or {informal} [stick up for] {v.} To defend againstattack; fight for. John always stands up for his rights. WhenMary was being criticized, Jane stuck up for her. Compare: BACK UP, GO TO BAT FOR, STAND BY, STAND ONE’S GROUND, STICK TO ONE’S GUNS, GOTO BAT FOR....
29. Перевод слова nightNight — ночь Перевод слова A blusterous windy night — штормовая ветреная ночь a clear night — ясная, звездная ночь the cope of night — покров ночи day and night — круглосуточно He’s on Night duty. Он на ночном дежурстве. It poured all Night. Ливень шел всю ночь. He yawned good Night. Он, зевая, произнес: ... Читать далее...
30. Spain JokesSpanish dining An American tourist goes into a restaurant in Spain and orders the specialty of the house. When his dinner arrives, he asks the waiter what it is. «These, senor,» replied the waiter in broken English, «are the arms of the bull killed in the ring today.» The tourist swallowed hard but tasted the ... Читать далее...
31. Значение идиомы stand a chance[stand a chance] or [stand a show] {n. phr.} To have a possibilityor opportunity; be likely to do or get something. Fred doesn’tstand a chance of being elected. We stand a good chance of seeingMary at the party....
32. Перевод слова considerConsider — рассматривать, обдумывать, полагать Перевод слова To consider verdict — обсуждать вердикт to consider an offer — рассматривать предложение to consider the book a repository of knowledge — считать книгу хранилищем знаний We Considered her to be our friend. Мы считали ее своим другом. They Considered where to hide the money. Они обдумывали, где ... Читать далее...
33. A drill instructor at Airborne school wasA drill instructor at Airborne school was lecturing a group of new troops on making a proper jump. He told them: «When I yell Stand Up, you Stand Up. When I yell hook up, you hook up. When you go out the door, yell ‘Geronimo!’ and wait for your shoot to open. Got It? Good, ... Читать далее...
34. Значение идиомы stand up and be counted[stand up and be counted] {v. phr.} To be willing to say what youthink in public; let people know that you are for or againstsomething. The equal rights movement needs people who are willingto stand up and be counted. If you disagree with the group, youshould be ready to stand up and be counted....
35. Значение идиомы hair stand on end[hair stand on end] {informal} The hair of your head rises stifflyupwards as a sign or result of great fright or horror. When heheard the strange cry, his hair stood on end. The sight of thedead man made his hair stand on end. Compare: BLOOD RUN COLD, HEARTIN ONE’S MOUTH, HEART STAND STILL, JUMP OUT ... Читать далее...
36. Opposites attract«You and your husband don’t seem to have an awful lot in common,» said the new tenant’s neighbor. «Why on earth did you get married?» «I suppose it was the old business of ‘opposites attract’,» was the reply. «He wasn’t pregnant and I was.»...
37. Значение идиомы wish on[wish on] {v.} 1. To use as a lucky charm while making a wish. Mary wished on a star that she could go to the dance. Bob wishedon his lucky rabbit’s foot that he could pass the test. 2. or [wishoff on] {informal} To get rid of by passing it onto someone else. Martha did ... Читать далее...
38. Пословица / поговорка revenge is a dish best served cold — перевод и значение, пример использованияПословица / поговорка: revenge is a dish best served cold Перевод: месть — это блюдо, которое подается холодным Пример: I don’t mind waiting to get revenge on Greg; I’ll wait ten years if I have to. Revenge is a dish best served cold. Я не против того, чтобы подождать, пока я смогу отомстить Грегу, я ... Читать далее...
39. Why lawyers should never ask a witness a questionWhy lawyers should never ask a witness a question if they aren’t prepared for the answer: In a trial, a Southern small town prosecuting attorney called his first witness to the stand — a grandmotherly, elderly woman. He approached her and asked, «Mrs.. Jones, do you know me?» She responded, «Why, yes I do know ... Читать далее...
40. Marriage quotes 10Marry not a tennis player. For love means nothing to them. May you be too good for the world and not good enough for your wife. May you grow so rich your widow’s second husband never has to worry about a living, God forbid. May you live happily ever after with a poor, ugly, shrewish ... Читать далее...