The Wind and the Sun

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1. Значение идиомы wind [wind] See: GET WIND OF, GOD TEMPERS THE WIND TO THE SHORN LAMB, GONE WITH THE WIND, IN THE WIND, IT’S AN ILL WIND THAT BLOWS NOBODYGOOD, SECOND WIND, STRAW IN THE WIND, TAKE THE WIND OUT OF ONE’SSAILS, THREE SHEETS IN THE WIND or THREE SHEETS TO THE WIND, THROWCAUTION TO THE WIND, WAY […]...
2. Значение идиомы blow a fuse [blow a fuse] or [blow a gasket] or [blow one’s top] or [blow one’s stack] {v. phr.}, {slang} To become extremely angry; express rage in hot words. When Mr. McCarthy’s son got married against his wishes, he blew a fuse. When the umpire called Joe out at first, Joe blew his top and was sent […]...
3. Перевод слова wind Wind – ветер Перевод слова A bitter wind – резкий ветер wheat buckling in the wind – пшеница, сгибающаяся от ветра fierce wind – свирепый ветер The Wind favoured us. Ветер был попутный. A Wind rose. Задул сильный ветер. You’re just wasting Wind. Ты только сотрясаешь воздух....
4. Перевод слова blow Blow – веять, дуть Перевод слова To blow smoke rings – пускать кольца дыма to blow glass – выдувать стекло to blow up a balloon – надуть воздушный шар He Blew his chance. Он упустил свой шанс. A cold breeze was Blowing hard. Дул сильный, холодный ветер. He Blew $50 on lunch. Он выкинул 50 […]...
5. Значение идиомы blow up [blow up] {v.} 1a. To break or destroy or to be destroyed by explosion. He blew up the plane by means of a concealed bomb. The fireworks factory blew up when something went wrong in an electric switch. 1b. {informal} To explode with anger or strong feeling; lose control of yourself. When Father bent the […]...
6. Значение идиомы gone with the wind [gone with the wind] {adj. phr.} Gone forever; past; vanished. All the Indians who used to live here are gone with the wind. Joeknew that his chance to get an “A” was gone with the wind when he sawhow hard the test was. Compare: DOWN THE DRAIN....
7. Значение идиомы get wind of [get wind of] {v. phr.} To get news of; hear rumors about; find outabout. The police got wind of the plans to rob the bank. Thecaptain didn’t want the sailors to get wind of where the ship wasgoing....
8. Значение идиомы second wind [second wind] also [second breath] {n.} 1. The easier breathingthat follows difficult breathing when one makes a severe physicaleffort, as in running or swimming. After the first quarter mile, amile runner usually gets his second wind and can breathe better. We climbed with labored breathing for half an hour, but then got oursecond wind and […]...
9. Значение идиомы blow over [blow over] {v.} To come to an end; pass away with little or no bad effects. The sky was black, as if a bad storm were coming, but it blew over and the sun came out. They were bitter enemies for a while, but the quarrel blew over. He was much criticized for the divorce, […]...
10. Значение идиомы way the wind blows [way the wind blows] or [how the wind blows] {n. phr.} Thedirection or course something may go; how things are; what may happen. Most senators find put which way the wind blows in their home statebefore voting on bills in Congress....
11. Значение идиомы straw in the wind [straw in the wind] {n. phr.} A small sign of what may happen. The doctor’s worried face was a straw in the wind. Thequickly-called meeting of the President and his cabinet was a straw inthe wind....
12. Перевод слова glory Glory – слава, триумф, великолепие Перевод слова To cover oneself with glory – покрывать себя славой to win glory – прославиться to return with glory – возвратиться с триумфом the glory of the morning – красота утра Eternal Glory to our heroes! Вечная слава героям! The Glory of the town is its fountain. Гордостью города […]...
13. Значение идиомы take the wind out of one’s sails [take the wind out of one’s sails] {v. phr.} To surprise someone bydoing better or by catching him in an error. John came homeboasting about the fish he had caught; it took the wind out of hissails when he found his little sister had caught a bigger one. Dick took the wind out of Bob’s […]...
14. Значение идиомы three sheets in the wind [three sheets in the wind] or [three sheets to the wind] {adj. phr.}, {informal} Unsteady from too much liquor; drunk. The sailorcame down the street, three sheets in the wind....
15. Перевод слова despair Despair – отчаяние, безысходность Перевод слова Dumb despair – немое отчаяние abject despair – полное отчаяние in utter despair – в полной безысходности Things look bad now, but don’t Despair. Сейчас дела плохи, но не стоит отчаиваться. Her spirits alternated between hope and Despair. Ее настроение колебалось между надеждой и отчаянием. He Despaired of ever […]...
16. Значение идиомы blow one’s brains out [blow one’s brains out] {v. phr.} 1. To shoot yourself in the head. Mr. Jones lost all his wealth, so he blew his brains out. 2. {slang} To work very hard; overwork yourself. The boys blew their brains out to get the stage ready for the play. Mary is not one to blow her brains […]...
17. Перевод идиомы get / catch wind of something, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: get / catch wind of something Перевод: получить информацию, прослышать о чем-либо Пример: I got wind of the changes in our company from my friend. Я прослышал об изменениях в нашей компании от своего друга....
18. Значение идиомы it is an ill wind that blows nobody good [it is an ill wind that blows nobody good] No matter how bad ahappening is, someone can usually gain something from it. – A proverb. When Fred got hurt in the game John got a chance to play. It’s anill wind that blows nobody good....
19. Перевод идиомы second wind, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: second wind Перевод: второе дыхание Пример: After we got our second wind we continued our hike up the mountain. После того, как к нам пришло второе дыхание, мы продолжили восхождение в гору....
20. Значение идиомы blow the whistle on [blow the whistle on] {v. phr.}, {slang} 1. To inform against; betray. The police caught one of the bank robbers, and he blew the whistle on two more. 2. To act against, stop, or tell people the secrets of. The mayor blew the whistle on gambling. The police blew the whistle on hot reading....
21. Перевод идиомы take the wind out of someone’s sails, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: take the wind out of someone’s sails Перевод: выбить почву из-под ног; расстроить чьи-либо планы; лишить преимущества Пример: It took the wind out of my sails when I was told that I was not doing a good job. Когда мне сказали, что я не очень-то хорошо выполняю работу, у меня выбилась почва из-под ног....
22. Перевод идиомы three / two sheets in / to the wind, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: three / two sheets in / to the wind Перевод: вдрызг пьяный, шатающийся, качающийся Пример: I saw my neighbor walking down the street last night. He seemed to have three sheets to the wind. Я видел, как мой сосед шел вчера вечером домой. Он, похоже, был вдрызг пьян....
23. Перевод идиомы throw caution to the wind(s), значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: throw caution to the wind(s) Перевод: отбросить всякие предосторожности, стать неосторожным Пример: I will throw caution to the wind and tell my boss about my complaints about the company. Без всяких предосторожностей я расскажу своему начальнику свои жалобы на компанию....
24. Значение идиомы God tempers the wind to the shorn lamb [God tempers the wind to the shorn lamb] {literary} A person who isalready helpless will not have more trouble; you will not have moretrouble than you can bear. After Mr. Smith lost his job, theSmith’s house caught fire, but the fire was put out before much harmwas done. Mr. Smith said, “God tempers the wind […]...
25. Перевод идиомы which way the wind blows, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: which way the wind blows Перевод: куда ветер дует; как обстоят дела, куда повернутся события Пример: We will have to see which way the wind blows to see if we can go to London or not. Нужно будет посмотреть, куда повернутся события, и решить, сможем мы поехать в Лондон или нет....
26. Перевод идиомы get the wind knocked out of someone, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: get the wind knocked out of someone Перевод: попасть в состояние, когда перехватывает дыхание от удара в область живота Пример: He was standing out on the football field when his opponent tackled him and knocked the wind out of him. Он стоял на футбольном поле, когда его противник выхватил у него мяч, ударив его, […]...
27. Значение идиомы cloak-and-dagger [cloak-and-dagger] {adj.} Of or about spies and secret agents. It was a cloak-and-dagger story about some spies who tried to steal atomic secrets. The book was written by a retired colonel who used to take part in cloak-and-dagger plots. . Compare: BLOOD AND THUNDER....
28. Пословица / поговорка it is an ill wind that blows nobody good – перевод и значение, пример использования Пословица / поговорка: it is an ill wind that blows nobody good Перевод: нет худа без добра Эквивалент в русском языке: худа без добра не бывает Пример: The economic news was very bad but it is an ill wind that blows nobody good. Many people began to get more training in order to prepare for […]...
29. Значение идиомы in one’s glory [in one’s glory] {adj. phr.} Pleased and contented with yourself. When John won the race, he was in his glory. Tom is very vain, and praise puts him in his glory....
30. Значение идиомы wind up [wind up] {v.} 1. To tighten the spring of a machine; to make itwork or run. Mary wound up the toy car and let it run across theroom. He doesn’t have to wind up his watch because it is run by abattery. 2. To make very excited, nervous, upset. – Usually used inthe past participle. […]...
31. Getting Praise and Recognition Rene: Hey, look who’s here. It’s the company’s Golden boy. Bruno: Very funny. Rene: I’m not joking. First, you’re Recognized at the annual meeting for your work in the company, and then you get a Commendation from the city for your volunteer work. I’m Basking in your reflected glory. Bruno: I didn’t ask for either […]...
32. Значение идиомы come round [come round] or [come around] {v.} 1. To happen or appear again and again in regular order. And so Saturday night came around again. I will tell him when he comes round again. 2. {informal} To get back health or knowledge of things; get well from sickness or a faint. Someone brought out smelling salts […]...
33. Значение идиомы in the wind [in the wind] {adj. phr.} Seeming probable; being planned; soon tohappen. Changes in top management of the company had been in thewind for weeks. Tom’s close friends knew that marriage was in thewind. Compare: IN THE AIR....
34. Фразовый глагол wind up (2) – перевод и значение, пример использования Фразовый глагол: wind up (2) Перевод: заводить (механизм) Пример: He wound up the toy dog and set it on the floor. Он завел игрушечного пса и поставил его на пол....
35. Значение идиомы sail close to the wind [sail close to the wind] {v. phr.} To be on the borderline betweenlegality and illegality. The wealthy tycoon sailed close to thewind during Prohibition....
36. Фразовый глагол blow up (3) – перевод и значение, пример использования Фразовый глагол: blow up (3) Фразовый глагол: blow up (3) разг. Перевод: выходить из себя Пример: When Joan heard the news, she blew up and rushed out of the room. Когда Джоун услышала эту новость, она взбесилась и бросилась из комнаты....
37. Перевод сленгового выражения blow someone’s mind, значение и пример использования Сленговое выражение: blow someone’s mind Перевод: поразить, удивить, шокировать Пример: It was so beautiful, it nearly blew my mind. Было так красиво, я был просто поражен. The first time I heard this band, they completely blew my mind and I’ve been a fan ever since. Когда я услышал эту группу в первый раз, они меня […]...
38. Перевод слова wrap Wrap – обертка, укутывать, обертывать Перевод слова Wrapping paper – оберточная бумага to wrap a parcel – запаковывать посылку to wrap smb. in a cocoon of love – окружать кого-л. любовью He Wraps himself warm in furs. Он плотно закутывается в шубу. The affair is Wrapped up in mystery. Это дело окутано тайной. Undress the […]...
39. Фразовый глагол wind up (1) – перевод и значение, пример использования Фразовый глагол: wind up (1) Перевод: очутиться, оказаться Пример: We took a long walk and wound up at the edge of the town. Мы отправились в долгую прогулку, и очутились на окраине города....
40. Фразовый глагол wind up (3) – перевод и значение, пример использования Фразовый глагол: wind up (3) Перевод: взвинчивать Пример: The kids always get wound up when Uncle Henry comes over. Дети всегда становятся взвинченными, когда приезжает дядя Генри....