Значение идиомы all-out effort

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1. Перевод идиомы all-out-effort, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: all-out-effort Перевод: основательное усилие; много усилий Пример: We are making an all-out-effort to finish our work. Мы прилагаем все усилия, чтобы закончить работу....
2. Перевод слова effort Effort – усилие, попытка Перевод слова Last effort – последнее усилие to make efforts – приложить усилия a peace effort – усилия в борьбе за мир Success waits on Effort. Успех требует усилий. We need to expend more Effort. Мы должны прилагать больше усилий. Her Efforts were rewarded with a new contract. Ее усилия были […]...
3. Перевод идиомы last-ditch effort, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: last-ditch effort Перевод: последняя попытка, последнее усилие Пример: The government made a last-ditch effort to prevent a strike by the teachers. Правительство сделало последнюю попытку предотвратить забастовку учителей....
4. Перевод слова congress Congress – конгресс Перевод слова The World Peace Congress – Всемирный конгресс сторонников мира medical congress – съезд врачей an annual congress – ежегодный съезд Congress authorized the project. Конгресс одобрил проект. Congress has the power to declare war. Конгресс имеет право объявлять войну. Congress is expected to pass the bill. Ожидается, что конгресс утвердит […]...
5. Значение идиомы clean bill of health [clean bill of health] {n. phr.} 1. A certificate that a person or animal has no infectious disease. The government doctor gave Jones a clean bill of health when he entered the country. 2. {informal} A report that a person is free of guilt or fault. The stranger was suspected in the bank robbery, but […]...
6. Launch the missiles It’s Friday night and President Bill is working late in the White House. Suddenly the big, red telephone on his desk rings. [President Bill] Hello! Hello! [Voice on the line] President Bill! We have a report that Boris Yeltsin just ordered the launch of all Russian missiles in a full-scale nuclear attack against the United […]...
7. The Political System of the USA Washington, the capital of the United States, is situated on the Potomac River in the District of Columbia. The district is a piece of land which doesn’t belong to any state but to all the states. Under the Constitution, the federal government is divided into three branches. The legislative power is vested in Congress and […]...
8. Перевод идиомы a clean bill of health, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: a clean bill of health Перевод: 1. свидетельство, удостоверяющее, что данный человек здоров; подтверждение того, что кто-либо здоров 2. гарантия качества, доказательство отсутствия неисправностей, правильной, хорошей работы чего-либо (какого-либо устройства, организации, и т. п.) Пример: The astronaut was given a clean bill of health before he began training. Космонавт прошел медицинскую проверку, и получил […]...
9. Значение идиомы keep plugging along [keep plugging along] {v. phr.}, {informal} To continue to workdiligently and with great effort, often against hardship. Bob wasnot particularly talented but he kept plugging along year after year, and eventually became vice president....
10. The Higher Organs of Power in the USA By the US Constitution the government of the nation is entrusted to three separate authorities: the Executive, the Legislative and the Judicial. The executive power is vested in the President, who holds his office during the term of four years, and is elected together with the Vice-President. Among the duties and powers of the President […]...
11. Перевод слова care Care – забота, попечение Перевод слова Care of public health – общественное здравоохранение in care – на воспитании parental care – родительская забота I don’t Care. Меня это не волнует. They shared the Care of the children. Они вместе заботились о детях. She was taken into Care as a baby. Ребенком ее взяли на воспитание....
12. Decoding the speeches Some key definitions to help decode Clinton’s speeches. More will be added as the President’s meaning becomes clear. Remember, do not attach meaning to words, it’s symbolism that is important. All – Clinton’s constituency. as: We ALL must make sacrifices to restore America’s economic health. Ask – Clintoneze for legislate. i. e. asking: legislating. Campaign […]...
13. Значение идиомы close the door [close the door] or [bar the door] or [shut the door] {v. phr.} To prevent any more action or talk about a subject. The President’s veto closed the door to any new attempt to pass the bill. Joan was much hurt by what Mary said, and she closed the door on Mary’s attempt to apologize. […]...
14. Значение идиомы come to pass [come to pass] {v. phr.}, {literary} To happen; occur. Strange things come to pass in troubled times. It came to pass that the jailer visited him by night. His hopes of success did not come to pass. Compare: BRING TO PASS, COME ABOUT....
15. Перевод идиомы take care of someone or something, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: take care of someone or something Перевод: позаботиться о ком-либо или чем-либо, присмотреть за кем-либо или чем-либо Пример: You should take care of your health or you will become sick. Тебе следует заботиться о своем здоровье, или ты заболеешь....
16. Candidate Clinton vs President Clinton Candidate Bill Clinton: Cut taxes for middle class President Bill Clinton: Wants to raise them Candidate Bill Clinton: Vowed not to tamper with Social Security President Bill Clinton: Wants to tax more SS benefits Candidate Bill Clinton: Proposed energy tax cuts President Bill Clinton: Wants energy tax increases Candidate Bill Clinton: Claimed he had the […]...
17. Перевод слова convince Convince – убеждать, уверять Перевод слова To be convinced – убедиться; быть убежденным convince of errors – заставить осознать свои ошибки convince of sincerity – убедить в своей искренности I’m Convinced she’s lying. Я уверен, что она лжет. He Convinced me that the story was true. Он убедил меня, что история была правдивой. It’s useless […]...
18. Значение идиомы work on [work on] also [work upon] {v.} 1. Have an effect on; influence. Some pills work on the nerves and make people feel more relaxed. 2.To try to influence or convince. Senator Smith worked on the othercommittee members to vote for the bill....
19. Фразовый глагол hand down (1) – перевод и значение, пример использования Фразовый глагол: hand down (1) Перевод: объявить (формально) Пример: The president is going to hand his decision down on health care tonight. Сегодня вечером президент объявит свое решение по проблеме здравоохранения....
20. Значение идиомы nose out [nose out] {v.}, {informal} 1. To learn by effort ; uncover. The principal nosed out the truthabout the stolen examination. 2. To defeat by a nose length; come ina little ahead of in a race or contest. The horse we liked nosedout the second horse in a very close finish. The Democraticcandidate nosed out his […]...
21. Значение идиомы vote in [vote in] {v. phr.} To elevate to the status of “Law of the Land”by special or general ballot. Congress has finally voted in theBrady Law that requires that prospective gun owners wait a specialperiod of time before making their purchase....
22. Значение идиомы have a say in [have a say in] or [a voice in] {v. phr.} To have the right toexpress one’s opinion or cast a vote in a pending matter. Our bossis friendly and democratic; he always encourages us to have a say inwhat we will do next....
23. Значение идиомы throw together [throw together] {v.} 1. also [slap together] To make in a hurryand without care. Bill and Bob threw together a cabin out of oldlumber. The party was planned suddenly, and Mary threw together ameal out of leftovers. 2. To put in with other people by chance. The group of strangers was thrown together when the […]...
24. A letter to John Hinkley Mr. John Hinkley St. Elizabeth Hospital Washington D. C. Dear John, Hillary and I just wanted to drop you a short note to tell you how pleased we are with the great strides you are making in your recovery. In our country’s new spirit of understanding and forgiveness, we want you to know there is […]...
25. Значение идиомы pass over [pass over] or [pass by] {v.} To give no attention to; not notice;ignore, I can pass over the disorderliness of the troops, but theirdisobedience is serious. In choosing men to be given a salaryraise, the foreman passed Mr. Hart by. She was unattractive, thekind of a girl that everybody would pass by....
26. Значение идиомы bring around [bring around] or [bring round] {v.} 1. {informal} To restore to health or consciousness cure. He was quite ill, but good nursing brought him around. Compare: BRING TO. 2. To cause a change in thinking; persuade; convince; make willing. After a good deal of discussion he brought her round to his way of thinking....
27. Значение идиомы pass away [pass away] {v.} 1. To slip by; go by; pass. We had so much funthat the weekend passed away before we realized it. Forty yearshad passed away since they had met. 2. To cease to exist; end;disappear; vanish When automobiles became popular, the use of thehorse and buggy passed away. 3. To have your life […]...
28. Значение идиомы kill off [kill off] {v.} To kill or end completely; destroy. The factorydumped poisonous wastes into the river and killed off the fish. The president suggested a new law to Congress but many members ofCongress were against the idea and they killed it off. Mother madeNancy practice her dancing an hour every day; Nancy got tired ofdancing […]...
29. Перевод сленгового выражения fat cat, значение и пример использования Сленговое выражение: fat cat Перевод: “большая шишка”, человек, у которого много богатства и власти; магнат Синоним: big shot Пример: Many of the city’s fat cats eat at that steak restaurant on First Avenue. Многие городские шишки едят в ресторане, где подают стейки, на Фест Авеню. Those fat cats in Washington are going to keep pressuring […]...
30. Значение идиомы bring to pass [bring to pass] {v. phr.}, {informal} To make happen; succeed in causing. By much planning, the mother brought the marriage to pass. The change in the law was slow in coming, and it took a disaster to bring it to pass. Compare: BRING ABOUT, COME TO PASS....
31. Значение идиомы take care of [take care of] {v. phr.} 1. To attend to; supply the needs of. She stayed home to take care of the baby. Syn.: KEEP AN EYE ON, LOOK AFTER. Compare: IN CHARGE. 2. {informal} To deal with; do whatis needed with. I will take care of that letter. The coach toldJim to take care of […]...
32. Made in Canada President Bill Clinton called Chretien with an emergency: Our largest condom factory has exploded!” the American President cried, “My people’s favourite form of birth control! This is a true disaster!” “Bill, da Canadian pipple would be ‘appy to do anyt’ing wit’in der power to ‘elp you,” replied the Prime Minister. “I do need your help,” […]...
33. Значение идиомы couldn’t care less [couldn’t care less] {v. phr.}, {informal} To be indifferent; not care at all. The students couldn’t care less about the band; they talk all through the concert. Also heard increasingly as “could care less” ....
34. Why was Washington made the capital of the United States? After the War of Independence the United States needed a capital city. Different cities in different parts of the country wanted to be the nation’s capital. After all, it was decided to build a new city. In 1791 George Washington, the first president, chose the place where the city now stands. The land around the […]...
35. Значение идиомы in great measure [in great measure] {adv. phr.} To a great extent; largely. TheJapanese attack on Hawaii was in great measure a contributing factorto President Roosevelt’s decision to enter World War II. Compare: TOA LARGE EXTENT....
36. Значение идиомы go by [go by] {v.} 1. To go or move past; pass. Bob had to go by thepost office on his way to school, so he mailed the letter. 2. Tofollow; copy; obey. Mother goes by a pattern when she makes adress. You will find Main Street without trouble if you go byFather’s directions. If you ride […]...
37. Значение идиомы fill the bill [fill the bill] {v. phr.}, {informal} To be just what is needed; begood enough for something; be just right. The boss was worriedabout hiring a deaf boy, but after he tried Tom out for a few weeks, he said that Tom filled the bill. I thought I would need a specialtool, but this wrench fills […]...
38. Значение идиомы have a care [have a care] {v. phr.}, {formal} To be careful what you do. Jane, have a care what you’re doing with that valuable glass. Thejudge told him to have a care what he said in court....
39. Значение идиомы go through [go through] {v.} 1. To examine or think about carefully; search. I went through the papers looking for Jane’s letter. Mother wentthrough the drawer looking for the sweater. Syn.: GO OVER. 2. Toexperience; suffer; live through. Frank went through many dangersduring the war. 3. To do what you are supposed to do; do what youpromised. […]...
40. Washington (4) The capital of the United States of America was founded in 1791 in the District of Columbia. The capital received the name of Washington – after the name of the commander-in-chief of the American army in the War for Independence who became the first President of the United States. President Washington himself took an active […]...