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1. Перевод идиомы act of God, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: act of God Перевод: что-либо, не подвластное человеку, в особенности, глобальные события, стихийные бедствия; Божья воля Пример: The hurricane that destroyed many houses in this area was an act of God. Ураган, уничтоживший множество домов в этом регионе, был стихийным бедствием....
2. Перевод слова compensateCompensate — расплачиваться, возмещать, компенсировать Перевод слова To compensate for distortion — устранять искажение compensate for injurys — возместить убытки compensate for a deficiency — компенсировать недостачу His enthusiasm Compensates for his lack of skill. Его энтузиазм компенсирует недостаток мастерства. The firm must Compensate you for your travelling costs. Фирма должна оплатить вам дорожные расходы. ... Читать далее...
3. Перевод слова occurrenceOccurrence — инцидент, случай, происшествие Перевод слова Strange occurrence — странное происшествие happy occurrence — счастливый случай of frequent occurrence — часто встречающийся, распространенный Laughter was a rare Occurrence in his classroom. Смех был редким явлением в его классе. The greatest Occurrence of coronary heart disease is in those over 65. Наибольшее количество больных ишемической ... Читать далее...
4. EarthquakeHow plates move When two plates move away from each other lava or magma comes out of the earth. Most of this happens at the bottom of oceans, where the earth’s crust is very thin. Lava cools down when it reaches the water and underwater mountains are formed. When plates push towards each other-one of ... Читать далее...
5. Значение идиомы live out[live out] {v.} 1. To finish ; spend. Smithlived out the year in the North as he had agreed, but then moved tothe South again. After retiring, John and his wife lived out theirlives in Florida. 2. To last through; endure to the end of. Welived out the winter on short ration. He lived out ... Читать далее...
6. Price GougingPedro: Why are you changing the prices on all of those items in the store? Elisa: Haven’t you heard? There’s a Hurricane coming. People will be Stocking up on Basic necessities. Pedro: I know that, but that still doesn’t explain why you’ve decided To jack up prices. Elisa: There’s nothing wrong with taking advantage of ... Читать далее...
7. Перевод слова insuranceInsurance — страхование Перевод слова Insurance against all risks — страхование от всех рисков insurance broker — страховой агент to cancel insurance — аннулировать страховой полис The Insurance business is built on trust. Страховочный бизнес основан на доверии. He is in Insurance. Он занимается страхованием. Our firm carries fire Insurance. У нашей фирмы есть страховой ... Читать далее...
8. Hurricanes and Tropical StormsHow hurricanes start Hurricanes are born over tropical oceans, usually during late summer and early autumn. They need two things to get them started: heat and moist air. During the summer the ocean surface heats up and warm moist air starts to rise. Cool air sinks down to replace it. This creates an area of ... Читать далее...
9. Значение идиомы plague on both your houses[plague on both your houses] or [plague o’ both your houses] Badluck to both of you! — Used to show disgust at those who wont stopquarreling. The bus drivers went on strike because the bus companywould not raise their pay. After several weeks, the people who neededto ride the bus to work said, «A plague ... Читать далее...
10. Значение идиомы fill up[fill up] or [fill it up] or [fill her up] {v. phr.} To fillentirely. . When the attendant asked Andrew how much gas he wanted in the tank, Andrew replied, «Fill her up.»...
11. Buying Travel InsuranceJosette: I admit it. I’m a nervous traveler and I don’t like traveling internationally. Tae-jin: You could get Travel insurance. Doing that would make you feel more Secure, wouldn’t it? Josette: Maybe. What types of Coverage are available? Tae-jin: You could get insurance to cover Mishaps on the trip, such as cancelled flights or Missed ... Читать далее...
12. Значение идиомы house[house] See: BOARDING HOUSE REACH, BRING DOWN THE HOUSE, PUN HOUSE, HASH HOUSE, KEEP HOUSE, ON THE HOUSE, PARISH HOUSE, PEOPLE WHO LIVE INGLASS HOUSES SHOULD NOT THROW STONES, PLAGUE ON BOTH YOUR HOUSES orPLAGUE O’ BOTH YOUR HOUSES, PUT ONE’S HOUSE IN ORDER or SET ONE’SHOUSE TN ORDER....
13. Buying Car InsuranceAgent: Hello, Krashit Insurance. Jackie: Hi, I wanted to get a Quote for car insurance. Agent: Sure, I can help you with that. I Assume you want Liability insurance, but what other Coverage would you like to get? Jackie: Umm…I’m not sure. This is my first car. Agent: In that case, let me make a ... Читать далее...
14. Перевод слова responsibleResponsible — ответственный Перевод слова To hold responsible in damages — считать ответственным за убытки hold responsible — быть ответственным responsible ministry — ответственное правительство person responsible for his acts — лицо, ответственное за свои действия He is Responsible enough for this job. Он достаточно ответственный человек для этой работы. She behaved in a very ... Читать далее...
15. Значение идиомы shoot off one’s mouth[shoot off one’s mouth] or [shoot off one’s face] {v. phr.},{slang} To give opinions without knowing all the facts; talk as if youknow everything. Tom has never been to Florida, but he’s alwaysshooting his mouth off about how superior Florida is to California. I want to study the problem before I shoot off my face. ... Читать далее...
16. Наводнение/ FloodНа английском языке Перевод на русский язык Flood Наводнение Flood is a natural disaster. For people, who are directly affected by it, it can be devastating. There are several reasons for floods. One of them is excessive raining. At other times it is caused by the overflow of rivers or dam breaks. At any case ... Читать далее...
17. Значение идиомы people who live in glass houses should not throw stones[people who live in glass houses should not throw stones] Do notcomplain about other people if you are as bad as they are. — Aproverb. Mary says that Betty is jealous, but Mary is more jealousherself. People who live in glass houses should not throw stones....
18. Значение идиомы throw open[throw open] 1. To open wide with a sudden or strong movement. He dashed in and threw open the windows. 2. To remove limits from. The Homestead Act threw open the West. When a hurricane and floodleft many people homeless, public buildings were thrown open toshelter them....
19. «Природные катастрофы, стихийные бедствия» (Natural disasters)Mother Nature can act rather scary sometimes. Almost every day TV channels, radio and newspapers report on natural disasters striking different parts of the world. Scientists say that earthquakes, tornados, floods, droughts, tsunamis, landslides and hurricanes are happening more frequently nowadays. Global warming, pollution and growing industrialization lead to imbalance in our echo-system. A natural ... Читать далее...
20. Describing Winds and StormsAli: It’s just our luck that as soon as we arrive here for our Island vacation, there’s a Hurricane warning! Mariela: It’s Uncanny, isn’t it? On last year’s vacation, we Crossed paths with a Tornado and now this. Ali: Yeah, that tornado was something. I had experienced Windstorms before with really strong Gusts of wind, ... Читать далее...
21. Природные катастрофы/ Natural DisastersНа английском языке Перевод на русский язык Natural Disasters Природные катастрофы Natural disasters such as flood, fire, tornado, earthquake, tsunamis are becoming more and more frequent on our planet. In short description a natural disaster is a result of a natural hazard, which has a negative effect on human beings. These geologic processes can lead ... Читать далее...
22. Значение идиомы old story[old story] {n.} An everyday occurrence; something that oftenhappens. Jane’s temper tantrums were an old story. It’s an oldstory when a woman divorces her husband for too much drinking....
23. Selling war insuranceAirman Jones was assigned to the induction center where he was to advise new recruits about their government benefits, especially their GI insurance. It wasn’t long before Captain Smith noticed that Airman Jones had almost a 100% record for insurance sales, which had never happened before. Rather than ask about this, the Captain stood in ... Читать далее...
24. Good sales strategyAirman Jones was assigned to the induction center, where he advised new recruits about their government benefits, especially their GI insurance. It wasn’t long before Captain Smith noticed that Airman Jones was having a staggeringly high success-rate, selling insurance to nearly 100% of the recruits he advised. Rather than asking him about this, the Captain ... Читать далее...
25. Sharing an ApartmentI’ve shared a two-bedroom, two-Bath apartment with my Roommate for two years. He was moving to Austin and I Posted a «Roommate wanted» Ad in the local newspaper. I got a few calls, a couple from some very Weird people. Finally, I got a call from Andrew. He seemed normal On the phone and we ... Читать далее...
26. Значение идиомы do away with[do away with] {v.} 1. To put an end to; stop. The teachers want to do away with cheating in their school. The city has decided to do away with overhead wires. Compare: RID OF. 2. To kill; murder. The robbers did away with their victims....
27. Значение идиомы uh-huh[uh-huh] or [um-hum] {adv.}, {informal} Yes. — Used only in speechor when recording dialogue. Are you going to the Fair? Uh-huh. We were in Alaska, um-hum, but that was long before the earthquakes. When I asked for an appointment, the nurse said, «Um-hum, I have anopening at four o’clock on Friday.» Contrast: HUH-UH....
28. A wise choiceThe following is a courtroom exchange between a defense attorney and a farmer with a bodily injury claim. It came from a Houston, Texas insurance agent. Attorney: «At the scene of the accident, did you tell the constable you had never felt better in your life?» Farmer: «That’s right.» Attorney: «Well, then, how is it ... Читать далее...
29. Значение идиомы lady friend[lady friend] {n.} 1. A woman friend. His aunt stays with a ladyfriend in Florida during the winter. 2. A woman who is the lover of aman. — Used by people trying to appear more polite, but not often usedby careful speakers. The lawyer took his lady friend to dinner. Syn.: GIRLFRIEND....
30. Перевод слова destroyDestroy — разрушать, ломать, уничтожать Перевод слова To destroy a building — разрушить здание to destroy an army — разбить армию to destroy a reputation — погубить репутацию The fire Destroyed the house. Огонь уничтожил дом. The bomb blast Destroyed the village. Взрывом уничтожено село. The building was Destroyed by fire. Здание было разрушено огнем....
31. Значение идиомы in case of[in case of] also [in the event of] {prep.} In order to meet thepossibility of; lest there is; if there is; if there should be. Take your umbrellas in case of rain. The wall was built along theriver in case of floods....
32. Значение идиомы bear up[bear up] {v.} 1. To hold up; carry; support; encourage. The old bridge can hardly bear up its own weight any more. He was born up by love of country. 2. To keep up one’s courage or strength; last. — Often used with «under». This boat will bear up under hurricane winds. She bore up ... Читать далее...
33. Значение идиомы hardly ever[hardly ever] or [scarcely ever] {adv. phr.} Very rarely; almostnever; seldom. It hardly ever snows in Florida. Johnny hardlyever reads a book....
34. Значение идиомы all but[all but] {adv. phr.} Very nearly; almost. Crows all but destroyed a farmer’s field of corn. The hikers were exhausted and all but frozen when they were found....
35. Значение идиомы yeoman service[yeoman service] {n. phr.} Help in time of need; serviceable andgood assistance. Sam was pressed into yeoman service in organizingour annual fundraiser for cerebral palsy victims....
36. Being in a Severe StormShana: Hey, did you hear that? There’s a Severe storm coming. Let’s hope for the best. Aecio: Yeah, I hope it doesn’t leave a lot of damage. We haven’t recovered from the Aftermath of the last big storm. Shana: No, when I said I was hoping for the best, I meant I’m hoping to catch ... Читать далее...
37. Значение идиомы ambulance chaser[ambulance chaser] {n.} An attorney who specializes in representing victims of traffic accidents. By extension, a lawyer of inferior rank or talent. Don’t hire Cohen; he’s just another ambulance chaser....
38. Значение идиомы man-of-war[man-of-war] {n. phr.} 1. A stinging jellyfish in the Gulf ofMexico. «No swimming today,» the sign said, «as we have aman-of-war alert.» 2. A large battleship displaying its national flagor insignia. The shipwreck victims were picked up by an Americanman-of-war. 3. The albatross bird. After several days at sea wenoticed some men-of-war majestically sailing through ... Читать далее...
39. Business InsuranceCarson: What happened here?! Samantha: As you can see, there was an accident. Early this morning, a man driving along this street Lost control of his car and ran into the front window of our store. Luckily, no one was hurt. Carson: What are we going to do? We can’t open for business with this ... Читать далее...
40. Значение идиомы throw up one’s hands in horror[throw up one’s hands in horror] {v. phr.} To be horrified; feelalarmed; give up hope of straightening things out; be shocked bysomething terrible. When Mrs. Brown saw the mess the children weremaking in her living room, she threw up her hands in horror. Everybody threw up their hands in horror at the destruction caused bythe ... Читать далее...