UN Peace-keeping Forces

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1. US Armed Forces Из топика Вооруженные силы США вы узнаете о структуре американской армии, как государство обеспечивает своих военнослужащих, почему женщины стремятся наравне с мужчинами пройти военную службу и чем так привлекательна служба в армии для граждан США. The Armed Forces of the USA include the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps and Coast Guard. The regular components […]...
2. Negotiating a Peace Treaty Ahmed: Have you heard the news? Menna: The Nations of Palicia and Isram have signed a Peace treaty. This means that there will be an immediate Ceasefire and an end to Hostilities. This is a Historic day! Ahmed: I never thought I’d live to see this day. Has everything been Settled? Menna: Only the most […]...
3. Перевод слова peace Peace – мир, покой, мирный Перевод слова Peace in the home – мир и спокойствие в доме peace of mind – душевный покой peace with honour – почетный мир May he rest in Peace! Мир праху его! He wants to be left in Peace. Он хочет, чтобы его оставили в покое. The Peace talks look […]...
4. Значение идиомы in keeping [in keeping] {adj. phr.} Going well together; agreeing; similar. Mary’s hair style was in keeping with the latest fashion. Havingan assembly on Friday morning was in keeping with the school program. Contrast: OUT OF KEEPING....
5. Перевод слова hostile Hostile – вражеский, враждебный Перевод слова To carry on hostile acts – продолжать враждебные действия hostile feeling – враждебность hostile embargo – эмбарго на суда неприятеля They were entering Hostile territory. Они входили на вражескую территорию. Among the friends, she felt immune from the Hostile world. Среди друзей она чувствовала себя защищенной от враждебного мира. […]...
6. Значение идиомы out of keeping [out of keeping] {adj. phr.} Not going well together; not agreeing;not proper. Loud talk was out of keeping in the library. It wasout of keeping for the kind man to kick the dog. Contrast: INKEEPING....
7. Значение идиомы join forces [join forces] or [join hands] {v. phr.} To get together for thesame aim; group together for a purpose; unite. The students and thegraduates joined forces to raise money when the gym burned down. The American soldiers joined hands with the British in the waragainst Germany. Compare: THROW IN ONE’S LOT WITH....
8. Значение идиомы hold one’s peace [hold one’s peace] {v. phr.}, {formal} To be silent and not speakagainst something; be still; keep quiet. I did not agree with theteacher, but held my peace as he was rather angry. Compare: HOLDONE’S TONGUE...
9. Значение идиомы finders keepers [finders keepers] or [finders keepers, losers weepers] {informal}Those who find lost things can keep them. – Used usually by childrento claim the right to keep something they have found. I don’t haveto give it back; it’s finders keepers. Finders keepers, losersweepers! It’s my knife now!...
10. Перевод сленгового выражения peace out, значение и пример использования Сленговое выражение: peace out Перевод: дружеский способ попрощаться Синоним: later Пример: Peace out, guys. I’m going home. Счастливо, ребята. Я пошел домой....
11. Перевод идиомы at peace, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: at peace Перевод: спокойно, безмятежно, счастливо Пример: The woman was relaxed and at peace after her friend’s funeral. После смерти ее подруги, женщина была спокойна и безмятежна....
12. Making Peace Vladimir: We need a Ceasefire. The Violence is Escalating and we need to put a stop to this. Hilary: I agree, but do you think our Enemies will agree to a Truce? Vladimir: They’re as Embattled as we are. They may welcome a Suspension of Hostilities until we can agree on a Peace treaty. Hilary: […]...
13. Перевод идиомы make peace with someone, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: make peace with someone Перевод: заключить мир с кем-либо, перестать ссориться с кем-либо Пример: The two sisters were finally able to make peace with each other. Две сестры, наконец, смогли перестать ссориться друг с другом....
14. United Nations Membership Membership is open to all peace – loving nations. Today there are about 200 countries in the UN – only very few have not become members. Switzerland joined the UN in 2002 because the Swiss always wanted to be neutral. The main parts of the UN There are 5 main parts in this organization: […]...
15. Значение идиомы say one’s peace [say one’s peace] or [speak one’s piece] {v. phr.} To say openlywhat you think; say, especially in public, what you usually say or areexpected to say. John told the boss that he thought he was wrongand the boss got angry. He said, “You’ve said your little piece, so goon home.” Every politician got up and […]...
16. Keeping Fit The fitness boom of the past decades led to a big rise in the numbers of people participating in sports and activities. Those who pursue the latest fitness fashion are convinced that staying in good physical form requires much more than regular exercise and balanced meals. For anyone who really wants to be healthy, fitness […]...
17. A young, freshly minted lieutenant A young, freshly minted lieutenant was sent to Bosnia as part of the peace keeping mission. During a briefing on land mines, the captain asked for questions. Our intrepid solder raised his hand and asked, “If we do happen to step on a mine, Sir, what do we do?” “Normal procedure, Lieutenant, is to jump […]...
18. Перевод слова normal Normal – нормальный, обычный Перевод слова To return to normal level – возвращать к норме normal immunity – естественный иммунитет departure from normal – отклонение от нормы He had a Normal childhood. У него было нормальное детство. They had a Normal, healthy baby. У них был обычный, здоровый ребенок. Normal services will be resumed in […]...
19. Genocide the damnation of the 20th century – Геноцид проклятье 20 века The 20th century saw 2 wars which were full of cruelty and violence. This epoch of the mankind was called “The Era of Genocide” because the most 2 wicked wars of the whole history were based on the international hate ground. A lot of attempts have been made since then to stop and cease genocide […]...
20. Wanting Peace and Quiet After three days of travel and meetings, I returned to my hotel room ready for some Downtime. All I wanted was some Peace and quiet so I could get a Good night’s sleep. … [phone rings] Carl: Hello. Hotel staff: Hello, Mr. Mendez. I’m calling to welcome you to our hotel. I hope you’re finding […]...
21. Public Holidays in Russia The Russian New Year is celebrated on January, 1,2, 3,4 and 5 or on January, 13 (which is the first of the year according to the Julian calendar, used in Russia before 1918). This holiday usually flows directly into the celebration of Christmas on January, 7. On February, 23, which is Day of the Defenders […]...
22. Keeping Fit and Doing Sports – Спорт и здоровый образ жизни People all over the world like sport. Sport makes you healthier, keep you fit and it is just a great pastime! International matches and tournaments unite nations; they play an important role in establishing good relations between countries. In Russia, a huge amount of attention has always been given to sport, especially in schools, colleges […]...
23. Значение идиомы dip into [dip into] {v. phr.} 1. To scan or sample lightly and briefly. I didn’t get a chance to read all of War and Peace, but I dipped into it here and there. 2. To take money out of a savings account or a piggy bank. I am sorry to have to say that I had […]...
24. Пословица / поговорка finders keepers, losers weepers – перевод и значение, пример использования Пословица / поговорка: finders keepers, losers weepers Перевод: нашел – мое Эквивалент в русском языке: что с возу упало, то пропало Пример: Finders keepers, losers weepers thought the boy when he found the beautiful pocket knife in the park. “Раз нашел, значит мое,” подумал мальчик, когда нашел в парке красивый карманный ножик....
25. Перевод слова observe Observe – наблюдать, изучать, соблюдать Перевод слова To observe the decencies – соблюдать приличия to observe the direction – измерять направление to observe with microscope – наблюдать в микроскоп The police have been Observing his movements. Полиция наблюдает за его передвижениями. She Observed that almost all the chairs were occupied. Она заметила, что почти все […]...
26. Belarus On The International Arena – Беларусь на международной арене As a sovereign country, Belarus enjoys full rights and is active on the foreign arena. From the moment of setting up the United Nations Organization (UNO) Belarus as one of its constituent member states takes an active part in the work of this association, its organs and institutions. Belarus regularly sends its delegations to the […]...
27. Перевод слова league League – лига, союз, группа Перевод слова To be not in the same league – не идти ни в какое сравнение top of the league – самый лучший в своем классе (в своей профессии, деятельности и т. п.) the League of Nations – Лига Наций He leads the League in rebounds. Он лидер лиги по […]...
28. Who is doing the work around here? The population of the United States was 180 million at the time of writing, but there are 64 million over 60 years of age, leaving 116 million to do the work. People under 21 total 59 million which leaves 57 million people to do the work. Because of the 31 million government employees, there are […]...
29. Flashback: Eminem and Elton John Join Forces at the 2001 Grammys When the 2001 Grammys took place, controversy was swirling around Eminem. His third LP, The Marshall Mathers LP, was one of the biggest hits of the previous year and was up for a slate of awards, but many critics saw his lyrics as homophobic, violent and misogynistic. Protesters stood outside of the Staples Center on […]...
30. Keeping their marriage together I know a husband and wife who have separate bedrooms, drive different cars, take separate vacations, work different shifts, have their own computers, and even have their own ISPs, separate e-mail addresses and Home Pages. They say they’re doing everything they can to keep their marriage together....
31. US Congress The United States of America is a federal republic consisting of50 states. Each of them has its own goverment (“stategoverment”). In some ways the United States are like 50 smallcountries. Each state has its own governor, its own police andits own laws. The present constitution was proclaimed in 1787 inPhiladelphia, the President is the head […]...
32. The USA (2) The United States of America is another important English-speaking country. It consists of fifty different states and the District of Columbia joined together under one government. The USA covers an area of almost 9400000 square kilometres and is twice as large as all the countries of Europe combined. It is placed in the middle of […]...
33. Chinese plane crash Time sensitive note: This joke pertains to the crash of a Chinese plane into a United States plane over International waters. China demanded an apology from us and stole technology from our plane when it was forced to make an emergency landing in Chinese lands. In a heroic dogfight, fought over international waters off the […]...
34. Keeping a Meeting On Track Lynda: Could I say one more thing about that? Bruce: I’m afraid we’re Running short on time. Maybe we could Wrap up this discussion now. Lynda: Before we leave this topic, though, I really think we should talk about next year’s plans. Bruce: That’s Outside the scope of this meeting. We can put it on […]...
35. Значение идиомы mop up [mop up] {v. phr.} To disperse or liquidate isolated groups ordetachments of opposing forces. Our forces won the basic battle butthere still remain pockets of resistance they must mop up....
36. Keeping a high profile in an office Never 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 […]...
37. The History of UN – История Организации Объединенных Наций (ООН) The term “United Nations” was coined by Franklin D. Roosevelt during World War II, to refer to the Allies. Its first formal use was in the January 1, 1942 Declaration by the United Nations, which committed the Allies to the principles of the Atlantic Charter and pledged them not to seek a separate peace with […]...
38. Значение идиомы run its course [run its course] {v. phr.} To fulfill a normal development;terminate a normal period. Your flu will run its course; in a fewdays you’ll be back on your feet....
39. James Aldridge James Aldridge was born in 1918, in the town of Swanhill, in Australia. His father was a journalist and writer. His parents came to Australia from England only a few years before James was born. When James was 14 years old, he began to work as a messenger boy for a newspaper in Melbourne. In […]...
40. Перевод идиомы armed to the teeth, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: armed to the teeth Перевод: вооружен до зубов Пример: The police were armed to the teeth during the raid. Во время облавы полицейские были вооружены до зубов....