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Значение идиомы Agent Orange

[Agent Orange] {n.} A herbicide used as a defoliant during the Vietnam War, considered by some to cause birth defects and cancer, hence, by extension, an instance of «technological progress pollution».

If things continue as they have, we’ll all be eating some Agent Orange with our meals.



Достопримечательности казахстана на английском языке.
Про флориду на английском с переводом.

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  11. Перевод слова birthBirth — рождение Перевод слова An artist by birth — художник по призванию normal birth — ничем не осложненное появление на свет of noble birth — знатного происхождения She gave Birth to a son. Она родила сына. What’s your date of Birth? Какова ваша дата рождения? He has been Deaf since birth. Он был глухой ... Читать далее...
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  18. Перевод идиомы for instance / for example, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: for instance / for example Перевод: например Пример: For instance, you can go to the island by boat, plane or helicopter. Например, ты можешь отправиться на остров на лодке, самолете или вертолете....
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  28. Значение идиомы be out[be out] {v. phr.} 1. To not be at home or at one’s place of work. I tried to call but they told me that Al was out. 2. To be unacceptable; not be considered; impossible. I suggested that we hire more salespeople but the boss replied that such a move was positively out. 3. ... Читать далее...
  29. Значение идиомы proof of the pudding is in the eating[proof of the pudding is in the eating] Only through actualexperience can the value of something be tested. — A proverb. Hewas intrigued by the ads about the new high mileage sports cars.»Drive one, sir,» the salesman said. «The proof of the pudding is inthe eating.»...
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  31. Значение идиомы day of grace[day of grace] {n. phr.} An extension period after the due date of some contract or bond. The premium is due on the first of each month, but they allow ten days of grace....
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  33. Значение идиомы see service[see service] {v. phr.} 1. To be used over a considerable period oftime. This old camera of mine has already seen six years ofservice. 2. To serve in a military sense. Colonel Hutchins hasseen service in World War II, Korea, Vietnam, and the Persian Gulf....
  34. A man went to the doctor to get a physicalA man went to the doctor to get a physical, after the doctor examined him, he told the man he had some bad news… he had cancer and alzheimers. The man replied, » Well, at least I don’t have cancer»...
  35. 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....
  36. Перевод сленгового выражения over, значение и пример использованияСленговое выражение: over Перевод: используется для подчеркивание, акцентирования места, местоположения Пример: I live over on Orange Street. = I live on Orange Street. Я живу на Орандж Стрит....
  37. Значение идиомы hang on[hang on] {v.} 1. To hold on to something, usually tightly. Jackalmost fell off the cliff, but managed to hang on until help came. Syn.: HOLD ON. 2a. To continue doing something; persist. Thegrocer was losing money every day, but he hung on, hoping thatbusiness would improve. Compare: HOLD OUT, STICK OUT. 2b. To hold ... Читать далее...
  38. Перевод слова continueContinue — продолжать(ся), длиться Перевод слова To continue work — продолжать работу to continue in power — оставаться у власти the door continued to bang all night — дверь хлопала всю ночь to be continued — продолжение следует I felt too sick to Continue. Я чувствовал себя слишком плохо, чтобы продолжать. The trial Continues today. ... Читать далее...
  39. Значение идиомы hold on to[hold on to] {v. phr.} 1a. or [hold to] To continue to hold orkeep; hold tightly. When Jane played horse with her father, sheheld on to him tightly. The teacher said that if we believedsomething was true and good we should hold on to it. The old manheld on to his job stubbornly and would ... Читать далее...
  40. Traveling by BusSamantha: Good morning. I had a few questions about buying a bus ticket. Do I need to buy one In advance? Agent: You can, but it’s not necessary. You just need to arrive at the Terminal at least an hour before the scheduled departure time to buy your ticket. Boarding begins about 15 to 30 ... Читать далее...

Значение идиомы Agent Orange