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1. Перевод слова basic Basic – базисный, главный, основной Перевод слова Basic principles – основные принципы basic training – начальная подготовка basic data – основные, наиболее существенные данные In this class, you will learn the Basic principles of chemistry. На этом занятии вы познакомитесь с основными принципами химии. Their knowledge is very Basic. Их знания очень поверхностные. The Basic […]...
2. Перевод слова direction Direction – направление Перевод слова Opposite direction – противоположное направление right direction – правильное направление from the opposite direction – навстречу He had no Direction in his life. У него не было цели в жизни. Tell me in what Direction to look. Скажи мне, куда смотреть. Ready to take a new Direction. Приготовьтесь взять новое […]...
3. Towards and Away One day many years ago, a fisherman’s wife blessed her husband with twin sons. They loved the children very much, but couldn’t think of what to name their children. Finally, after several days, the fisherman said, “Let’s not decide on names right now. If we wait a little while, the names will simply occur to […]...
4. Перевод слова sail Sail – парус, парусник, ходить под парусом Перевод слова To strike sails – убирать паруса there wasn’t a sail in sight – не видно было ни одного корабля a fleet of thirty sails – флотилия из тридцати кораблей to sail round the world – совершать кругосветное плавание Bend a Sail to its yard. Привяжи парус […]...
5. 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 […]...
6. Значение идиомы eat away [eat away] {v.} 1. To rot, rust, or destroy. Rust was eatingaway the pipe. Cancer ate away the healthy flesh. See: EATOUT. 2. To gradually consume. The ocean waves were graduallyeating the volcanic rocks until they turned into black sand....
7. Значение идиомы square away [square away] {v. phr.} 1. To arrange the sails of a ship so thatthe wind blows from behind. The captain ordered the crew to squareaway and sail before the wind. 2. {informal} To put right for use oraction. – Often used in the passive or participle. The living roomwas squared away for the guests. Harry […]...
8. Значение идиомы leave holding the bag [leave holding the bag] or [leave holding the sack] {v. phr.},{informal} 1. To cause not to have something needed; leavewithout anything, In the rush for seats, Joe was left holding thebag. 2. To force to take the whole responsibility or blamefor something that others should share. When the ball hit theglass, the team scattered and […]...
9. 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....
10. Перевод слова design Design – дизайн, план, замысел, разработка Перевод слова Far-reaching designs – далеко идущие замыслы conceptual design – эскизный проект design office – конструкторское бюро He Designed the perfect crime. Он спланировал идеальное преступление. This is the natural Design of life. Это естественный ход жизни. He has ambitious Designs for his son. Он строит амбициозные планы, […]...
11. 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....
12. Sport in Australia Топик Спорт в Австралии познакомит вас с отношением к спорту австралийцев. В действительности, австралийцы уделяют очень большое внимание спорту: численность населения всей страны всего 16 миллионов человек, а чемпионов мира во всех видах спорта – большое количество. Популярные виды спорта: серфинг, крикет, теннис, верховая езда, гонки на яхтах и уникальный Австралийский футбол. Круглый год в […]...
13. Why English is tough Twenty-one reasons why English is hard to learn. 1. The bandage was wound around the wound. 2. The farm was used to produce produce. 3. The dump was so full it had to refuse more refuse. 4. We must polish the Polish furniture. 5. He could lead if he would get the lead out. 6. […]...
14. An old lady was standing at the railing of the cruise ship An old lady was standing at the railing of the cruise ship holding her hat on tight, so that it would not blow off in the wind. A gentleman approached her and said: “Pardon me, madam. I do not intend to be forward, but did you know that your dress is blowing up in this […]...
15. Перевод слова strong Strong – сильный, крепкий, твердый Перевод слова Strong will – сильная воля strong constitution – крепкое здоровье strong denial – решительный отказ He’s as Strong as an ox. Он силен, как бык. He was a big Strong man. Он был большим и сильным человеком. Tact isn’t my Strong point. Тактичность не является моей отличительной чертой. […]...
16. Перевод слова beginner Beginner – новичок, начинающий Перевод слова Not bad for a beginner – для новичка неплохо English for beginners – курс английского языка для начинающих beginner’s luck – новичкам везет Not a bad effort for a Beginner! Не плохая попытка для новичка! “A Beginner who has just started” is a tautology. “Новичок, который только что начал” […]...
17. Перевод сленгового выражения make waves, значение и пример использования Сленговое выражение: make waves Перевод: причинять, вызывать проблемы, неприятности Пример: Jim’s a very docile person. He’s not one to make waves. Джим очень послушен. Он не причинит никаких неприятностей....
18. Значение идиомы make waves [make waves] {v. phr.}, {informal} Make one’s influence felt;create a disturbance, a sensation. Joe Catwallender is the wrongman for the job; he is always trying to make waves....
19. Значение идиомы high seas [high seas] {n. phr.} The open ocean, not the waters near thecoast. It was a big powerful liner built to sail on the high seas. The ships of every country have the right to sail on the highseas....
20. The moon shown silver on the waters of the lake The moon shown silver on the waters of the lake, and the waves that were beating on the shore were hardly equal in intensity to the waves of passion nearby. One ardent couple paused long enough for the young man to whisper, “Darling am I the first man to make love to you?” Her tone […]...
21. Appearance: The Arms and Hands – Внешность: руки The arms and hands of our prehistoric ancestors were probably not very different from the human arm and hand today. The upper and lower joints of the arm, elbow and wrist, were probably very similar, and the basic structure of the hand with its five fingers was also the same. But according to some scientists, […]...
22. Значение идиомы bum around [bum around] {v. phr.}, {slang} To aimlessly wander in no definite direction, like a vagabond. Jim had been bumming around in the desert for three days and nights before he was able to remember how he got there in the first place....
23. Stars Life cycle of a star Stars begin as clouds of dust and hydrogen, called nebulas. When they get hot enough they start burning hydrogen and produce energy. This process, called fusion, can last billions of years. When a star runs out of hydrogen the fusion process stops and it starts cooling down. Most stars become […]...
24. Перевод слова idea Idea – идея, мысль, мнение Перевод слова What a funny idea! – что за странная мысль! preconceived idea – предвзятое мнение clear idea – ясное представление a brill idea – блестящая идея That’s the Idea! Вот именно! I don’t relish the Idea. Я не в восторге от этой идеи. I’m not saying it’s a bad […]...
25. 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....
26. Weather There are five climatic zones on this planet: the equatorial climate zone, the tropical climate zone, the temperate climatic zone, Arctic and Antarctic climate belts. Our country is in the temperate climatic zone. Average temperature is 12-13 degrees above zero (Celsius) here. The weather is the thing we always talk about. In Great Britain if […]...
27. 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....
28. Cable and Satellite TV Marion: I’m trying to decide whether to get Cable or Satellite TV. Which one do you have at your apartment? Cesar: I have satellite, but I used to have cable. Marion: What’s the difference? Cesar: Not a lot. With satellite, you have to have a Satellite dish installed on the roof and you don’t with […]...
29. Значение идиомы what’s the big idea [what’s the big idea] or [what’s the idea] {informal} What is thepurpose; what do you have in mind; why did you do that; what are youdoing; how dare you. – Often used to question someone or somethingthat is not welcome. The Smith family painted their house red, white, and blue. What’s the big idea? What’s […]...
30. Значение идиомы cast off [cast off] {v.} 1a. or [cast loose] To unfasten; untie; let loose. The captain of the boat cast off the line and we were soon out in open water. 1b. To untie a rope holding a boat or something suggesting a boat. We cast off and set sail at 6 A. M. 2. To knit […]...
31. 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 […]...
32. Значение идиомы push over [push over] {v. phr.} To upset; overthrow. She is standing onher feet very solidly; a little criticism from you certainly won’tpush her over. The wind in Chicago can be so strong that sometimesI’m afraid I’ll get pushed over....
33. Значение идиомы pitch into [pitch into] {v.}, {informal} 1. To attack with blows or words. He pitched into me with his fists. He pitched into the idea ofraising taxes. Syn.: LAY INTO, , RIP INTO. 2. To get to work at;work hard at. She pitched into the work and had the house cleanedup by noon. He pitched into his […]...
34. Значение идиомы the idea [the idea] or [the very idea] {n. phr.} – Used in exclamations toshow that you do not like something. The idea! Thinking Mother wasmy sister! The very idea of Tom bringing that dirty dog into myclean house!...
35. 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....
36. Перевод идиомы leave someone holding the bag / leave someone holding the baby, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: leave someone holding the bag / leave someone holding the baby Перевод: переложить на кого-либо ответственность, вину; сделать крайним кого-либо Пример: My friend left me holding the bag when he left the accident. Мой друг переложил всю вину на меня, когда покинул место происшествия....
37. 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....
38. Значение идиомы have the makings of [have the makings of] {v. phr.} To possess the basic ingredients;have the basic qualities to do something. Tom is still young but heseems to have the makings of an excellent pianist....
39. 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 […]...
40. Sport it`s life Топик Спорт – это жизнь рассказывает, что занятия спортом необходимы и полезны для здоровья. Все люди это понимают, но одни, действительно, активно занимаются спортом, а другие – пассивно, т. е. предпочитают посидеть перед телевизором, обсуждая игру спортсменов. Sports play an important part in our life as our state of health depends on it. It’s popular […]...