The Importance Of Correct Punctuation

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1. Перевод слова inferiorInferior — подчиненный, низший, худший Перевод слова Inferior strata — нижние слои a lieutenant is inferior to a captain — лейтенант ниже капитана по званию inferior in rank — младший по званию He felt Inferior to them. Он чувствовал себя ниже их. Ann’s relatives were outraged at her choice of a social Inferior. Семья Энн ... Читать далее...
2. Перевод слова thoughtfulThoughtful — 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. ... Читать далее...
3. 12 days of ChristmasDecember 14, 1998 Dearest Dave, I went to the door today, and the postman delivered a partridge in a pear tree. This was a delightful gift! I couldn’t have been more surprised or pleased darling! With truly the deepest love, Agnes December 15, 1998 Dearest Dave, Today the postman brought me yet another of your ... Читать далее...
4. Перевод слова generousGenerous — великодушный, благородный, щедрый Перевод слова Generous nature — благородная натура generous spirit — высокий дух to give generous praise — не скупиться на похвалу She has a Generous heart. У нее доброе сердце. The gift is Generous by any standards. По всем меркам это щедрый подарок. He was Generous with both his time ... Читать далее...
5. Перевод слова uselessUseless — бесполезный, тщетный, непригодный Перевод слова Useless attempts — тщетные попытки protest is useless — протест бесполезен a useless gadget — негодные приспособления a useless person — никчемный человек It’s Useless to try to convince her. Бесполезно пытаться ее убедить. It was Useless to complain. Жаловаться было бесполезно. The splendid yet Useless imagery. Прекрасная, ... Читать далее...
6. Breaking her heartDear John, I have been unable to sleep since I broke off our engagement. Won’t you fogive and forget? Your absence is breaking my heart. I was a fool, nobody can take your place. I love you. All my love, Belinda. PS Congratulations on winning this week’s lottery....
7. Punctuation marksAn English professor wrote the words, «woman without her man is a savage» on the blackboard and directed his students to punctuate it correctly. The men wrote: «Woman, without her man, is a savage.» The women wrote: «Woman: Without her, man is a savage.»...
8. Politically Correct Santa‘Twas the night before Christmas and Santa’s a wreck… How to live in a world that’s politically correct? His workers no longer would answer to «Elves», «Vertically Challenged» they were calling themselves. And labor conditions at the north pole Were alleged by the union to stifle the soul. Four reindeer had vanished, without much propriety, ... Читать далее...
9. LoveLove 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 ... Читать далее...
10. Перевод слова foreverForever — навсегда, навечно, вечность Перевод слова Forever and ever — на веки вечные once and forever — раз и навсегда a thing of beauty is a joy forever — прекрасное пленяет навсегда Yours Forever. One thousand X’s. Твой навеки. Целую тысячу раз. She planted him once and Forever. Она ушла от него навсегда. It ... Читать далее...
11. Значение идиомы forever and a day[forever and a day] {adv. phr.}, {informal} For a seemingly endlesstime; forever; always. Used for emphasis. We waited forever and aday to find out who won the contest. They promised to remainfriends forever and a day....
12. Some problemsA woman gives birth by a Caesarian and passes out. When she comes to her senses, the doctor approaches her bed and says: «I’m sorry to tell you, Mrs. Smith, that your baby has some serious problems.» «What problems, doctor? I mean, when it arrives, I’ll love it. It’s my child and I’ll love it ... Читать далее...
13. Значение идиомы Dear John letter[Dear John letter] {n. phr.} A note or a letter informing one that a romantic relationship or a marriage is over. Jane left a «Dear John letter» on the table and went home to live with her parents....
14. Значение идиомы pack rat[pack rat] {n.}, {informal} A person who cannot part with old, useless objects; an avid collector of useless things; a junk hoarder. «Why are there so many things in this room?» John asked. «It is mybrother’s room, and he is a pack rat; he is unable to throw stuffaway.»...
15. Важность семьи/ Importance Of The FamilyНа английском языке Перевод на русский язык Importance Of The Family Важность семьи Family is a very important part of the life of each person. Parents care about us from the beginning of our lives. A little baby becomes the center of universe for them. They wash the new-born’s nappies, feed and play with it, ... Читать далее...
16. Значение идиомы go to wrack and ruin[go to wrack and ruin] {v. phr.} To fall apart and be ruined; tobecome useless. The barn went to wrack and ruin after the farmermoved. The car will soon go to wrack and ruin standing out in allkinds of weather....
17. Hints and InnuendoRoberta: You know, my birthday is Coming up. John: Yeah, I know. What are you Getting at? Roberta: Nothing. I was just thinking that it’s kind of an important birthday, a major birthday. John: Yes, I know. Spit it out. What are you Driving at? Roberta: I was just thinking that some people might not ... Читать далее...
18. Hints and InnuendoRoberta: You know, my birthday is Coming up. John: Yeah, I know. What are you Getting at? Roberta: Nothing. I was just thinking that it’s kind of an important birthday, a major birthday. John: Yes, I know. Spit it out. What are you Driving at? Roberta: I was just thinking that some people might not ... Читать далее...
19. Be politically correctHow to be Politically Correct when talking about Men (Or Army Men) — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — He does not ... Читать далее...
20. Перевод слова admitAdmit — допускать, соглашаться, признаваться, сознаваться Перевод слова To admit a claim — признать справедливость претензии to admit light — пропускать свет to admit to the country — разрешить въезд в страну This, I Admit, is true. Это, надо признать, является правдой. She was Admitted to the university. Ее приняли в университет. The manager Admitted ... Читать далее...
21. Politically correct seasons greetingsPOLITICALLY CORRECT SEASONS GREETINGS Please accept with no obligation, implied or implicit, our best wishes For an environmentally conscious, socially responsible, low stress, non-addictive, gender neutral, celebration of the northern hemisphere summer solstice, practiced within the most enjoyable traditions of the religious persuasion of your choice, or secular practice of your choice, with respect for ... Читать далее...
22. Значение идиомы puppy love[puppy love] also [calf love] {n.}, {informal} The first love ofvery young people. When John and Mary began going around togetherin junior high school, their parents said it was just puppy love....
23. Значение идиомы heart of gold[heart of gold] {n. phr.} A kind, generous, or forgiving nature. John has a heart of gold. I never saw him angry at anyone. Mrs. Brown is a rich woman with a heart of gold. Compare: GOOD AS GOLD, HEART IN THE RIGHT PLACE....
24. Politically Correct Feminine TerminologyFrom aperreat@saunix. sau. edu: Have you ever wanted to talk about a girl but was afraid that you would offend the person standing near you?…NOT. Well, if you are, then here are some alternatives to some popular phrases. I found them on a poster, but I don’t remember which one. She is not: An airhead ... Читать далее...
25. The Importance of Reading(9/11) Can reading shape one’s personality? Nowadays, when many sources of information and types of entertainment have appeared (TV and video films, cinema, the Internet), many people do not think reading is necessary. They believe that people who read are ‘nerds’, ‘geeks’, or ‘bookworms’. I believe this is not true, reading is very important as ... Читать далее...
26. The Twelve Politically-Correct Days of ChristmasHe Twelve Politically-Correct Days of Christmas On the 12th day of the Eurocentrically imposed midwinter festival, my acquaintance-rape survivor gave to me, TWELVE males reclaiming their inner warrior through ritual drumming, ELEVEN pipers piping (plus the 18-member pit orchestra made up of members in good standing of the Musicians Equity Union as called for in ... Читать далее...
27. Перевод слова dearDear — дорогой, милый, дорогая, милая Перевод слова Dear mother — милая мамочка o dear! o god! — о боже! a dear little thing — прелестная вещица Be a Dear and make me a coffee. Будь душкой и сделай мне кофе. Can I help you, Dear? Я могу тебе помочь, дорогая? What’s your name, Dear? ... Читать далее...
28. Значение идиомы lust for[lust for] {v. phr.} To physically yearn for; hanker after; wantsomething very strongly. Ed has been lusting after Meg for a verylong time....
29. Значение семьи/ The Importance Of Family In Our LifeНа английском языке Перевод на русский язык The Importance Of Family In Our Life Значение семьи The role of family in our life are discussed throughout the whole history of human. First of all, it is important to know exactly what an idea of family is. Usually when we say “family”, we mean parents and ... Читать далее...
30. A great new hearing aidJohn: I got this great new hearing aid the other day. Mary: Are you wearing it now? John: Yup. Cost me four thousand dollars, though. But it’s top of the line. Mary: What kind is it? John: Twelve-thirty....
31. The American in Hong KongThe American in Hong Kong was talking to his wife one evening over supper. «Get this…» he chuckled, «That ridiculous janitor of ours claims he’s made love to every woman in the building except one.» «Hmmmmmmmmm,» said his wife, assuming a thoughtful faraway type expression, «must be that stuck-up Mrs. Stewart on the eighth floor.»...
32. What do you get when you cross a Jehovah Witness and an atheist?What do you get when you cross a Jehovah’s Witness and an atheist? Someone who knocks on your door for no reason whatsoever. If God is dead, then what are they giving out at communion?...
33. On their first night to be togetherOn their first night to be together, the newly wed couple go to change. The new bride comes out of the bathroom, all showered and wearing her beautiful robe. The proud husband says, «my dear, we are married now, you can open your robe.» The beautiful young woman opens her robe, and he is astonished. ... Читать далее...
34. The importance of learning foreign languages — Важность изучения иностранных языковThe knowledge of foreign languages is becoming increasingly important in today’s globalized world. Learning foreign languages is essential if you are going to build a successful career, if you are planning to travel around the world or if you want to get further education abroad. So, nowadays more and more people are learning foreign languages. ... Читать далее...
35. Значение идиомы generous to a fault[generous to a fault] {adj. phr.} Excessively generous. Generousto a fault, my Aunt Elizabeth gave away all her rare books to her oldcollege....
36. Важность английского языка/ Importance Of The English LanguageНа английском языке Перевод на русский язык Importance Of The English Language Важность английского языка The reasons for learning languages vary. However, everyone agrees that all languages are meant to help in communication process. In my opinion, it’s good to be born in a multi-lingual family. It means the child will grow up knowing several ... Читать далее...
37. Перевод слова correctCorrect — правильный, верный; исправлять, корректировать Перевод слова To correct the coordinates — уточнять координаты to correct for — вводить поправку на to correct an error — устранять, исправлять ошибку Bosh! It’s all Correct. Вздор! Все верно! If I remember Correctly, he’s Spanish. Если я правильно помню, он говорит по-испански. The prediction proved Correct. Предсказание ... Читать далее...
38. Keeping a high profile in an officeNever write a note or memo if you can phone or visit instead; everyone wants to talk whenever you’re ready. Don’t sit down to talk. The acoustics are better the higher you are, and remember that most people are a bit deaf so speak up louder! Try to talk with _at least_ three people between ... Читать далее...
39. Важность обучения иностранным языкам/ The Importance Of Foreign Language LearningНа английском языке Перевод на русский язык The Importance Of Foreign Language Learning Важность обучения иностранным языкам My name is Alice and I’m 14 years old. Next year I’m planning to study English and German in an accelerated mode, as I’d like to enter the linguistic faculty after the school is over. The main goal ... Читать далее...
40. Перевод слова importanceImportance — важность, значительность Перевод слова Significant importance — важное значение to be of importance — иметь значение question of first-rate importance — вопрос первостепенной важности She emphasized its Importance to me. Она подчеркнула, как это важно для меня. It was a question of great Importance to us. Для нас это было делом большой важности. ... Читать далее...