Значение идиомы all systems go

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1. Перевод идиомы all systems (are) go, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: all systems (are) go Перевод: все готово (часто используется при запуске ракеты) Пример: It was all systems go so we began the installation of the new computer system. Все было готово, так что мы начали установку новой компьютерной системы....
2. Перевод слова usageUsage — обращение, употребление, использование; обычай Перевод слова Rough usage — грубое обращение of current usage — общеупотребительный in accordance with the general usage — согласно общепринятой практике ancient usage — старинный обычай key usage control — контроль применения ключей law and usage of Parliament — парламентский обычай Seat belt Usage in the state is ... Читать далее...
3. Значение идиомы line up[line up] {v. phr.} 1. To take places in a line or formation; standside by side or one behind another; form a line or pattern. Theboys lined up and took turns diving off the springboard. Thefootball team lined up in a «T» formation. 2. To put in line. Johnlined up the pool balls. 3. To ... Читать далее...
4. Перевод слова proceedProceed — продолжать, направляться Перевод слова To proceed northwardly — направляться на север to proceed on a journey — продолжать путешествие before we proceed any further — прежде чем продолжить We may not be able to Proceed as planned. Мы не в состоянии продолжать так как запланировали(ранее). It gives a clue as to how to ... Читать далее...
5. Значение идиомы command module[command module] {n.}, {Space English} 1. One of the three main sections of the basic Apollo spacecraft. It weighs six tons and is cone shaped. It contains crew compartments and from it the astronauts can operate the lunar module, the docking systems, etc. 2. {Informal transferred sense.} The cockpit, the chief place where a person ... Читать далее...
6. Значение идиомы space probe[space probe] {n.}, {Space English} An unmanned spacecraft otherthan an Earth satellite fitted with instruments which gather andtransmit information about other planets in the solar system on what are called fly-by missions, i. e.,without the craft landing on any of these bodies. Both the U. S. A. and Russia have sent up many a space ... Читать далее...
7. Значение идиомы have an eye for[have an eye for] {v. phr.} To be able to judge correctly of; havegood taste in. She has an eye for color and style in clothes. He has an eye for good English usage....
8. Значение идиомы bad trip[bad trip] {n.}, {slang}, {also used colloquially} A disturbing or frightening experience, such as terrifying hallucinations, while under the influence of drugs; hence, by colloquial extension any bad experience in general. Why’s John’s face so distorted? — He had a bad trip. How was your math exam? — Don’t mention it; it was a bad ... Читать далее...
9. Значение идиомы lunar module[lunar module ] or [Lem] {n.}, {Space English} That portionof the rocket assemblage on a flight to the Moon in which theastronauts descend to the Moon’s surface. Building the L. M. was oneof the most expensive parts of the American space program....
10. More neighborhood jokesThey had a ‘witchy’ old lady next door that was constantly complaining about everything and everyone in the neighborhood. After one really good round about kids and pets messing up her spotless front yard, my buddies planned what turned out to be a better joke than they originally thought. Juvenile as we all were, they ... Читать далее...
11. Перевод слова weddingWedding — свадьба Перевод слова Church wedding — венчание members of the wedding — гости на свадьбе penny wedding — свадьба, устраиваемая гостями в складчину When is the Wedding to be? Когда будет свадьба? It’s a video of our Wedding. Это видео нашей свадьбы. He suddenly appeared at the Wedding. Он появился на свадьбе неожиданно....
12. Значение идиомы countdown[countdown] {n.}. {Space English}, {informal} 1. A step-by-step process which leads to the launching of a rocket. Countdown starts at 23:00 hours tomorrow night and continues for 24 hours. 2. Process of counting inversely during the acts leading to a launch; liftoff occurs at zero. 3. The time immediately preceding an important undertaking, borrowed from ... Читать далее...
13. English Has no Equals — Английский не имеет равныхOn the 5th of September 1977, the American spacecraft Voyager One blasted off on its historic mission to Jupiter and beyond. On board the scientists who knew that Voyager would one day spin through distant star systems had installed a recorded greeting from the people of the planet Earth. A brief message in fifty-five different ... Читать далее...
14. Значение идиомы cut off one’s nose to spite one’s face[cut off one’s nose to spite one’s face] {v. phr.} To suffer from an action intended originally to harm another person. In walking out and leaving his employer in the lurch, John really cut off his nose to spite his face, since no business wanted to hire him afterwards....
15. Значение идиомы launch window[launch window] {n.}, {Space English}, {informal} 1. A period oftime when the line-up of planets, Sun, and Moon are such as to makefavorable conditions for a specific space launch. The mission wascanceled until the next launch window which will be exactly six weeksfrom today. 2. A favorable time for starting some kind of ambitiousadventure. My ... Читать далее...
16. Wedding preparation guidelinesAnnouncement: It is the responsibility of the bride’s family to announce the wedding in the local newspaper. The announcement should include: A photograph of the bride (A high school yearbook picture is acceptable); Name of the groom, education completed by both bride and groom (do not include elementary school, unless that was the terminal degree.); ... Читать далее...
17. Перевод слова actionAction — действие, деятельность, поступок, работа Перевод слова Clarion call to action — громкий призыв к действию a coherent plan for action — согласованный план действий to compromise an action — закончить дело миром consecution of action — последовательность действий Lights, camera, Action! Свет, камера, мотор! Now’s the time for Action. Пришло время действовать. The ... Читать далее...
18. Значение идиомы chicken switch[chicken switch] {n.}, {slang}, {Space English} 1. The emergency eject button used by test pilots in fast and high flying aircraft by means of which they can parachute to safety if the engine fails; later adopted by astronauts in space capsules. Don’t pull the chicken switch, unless absolutely necessary. 2. The panic button; a panicky ... Читать далее...
19. Using Different Payment SystemsPetra: Damn! That didn’t work either. Ken: What are you doing? Petra: I’m trying to pay for a new service I ordered, but the website won’t accept my Credit card as Payment. I even tried my Debit card, but it’s been Rejected, too. Ken: Why don’t you just write a Check and mail it in? ... Читать далее...
20. Using Different Payment SystemsPetra: Damn! That didn’t work either. Ken: What are you doing? Petra: I’m trying to pay for a new service I ordered, but the website won’t accept my Credit card as Payment. I even tried my Debit card, but it’s been Rejected, too. Ken: Why don’t you just write a Check and mail it in? ... Читать далее...
21. Значение идиомы move in on[move in on] {v. phr.}, {slang}, {colloquial} To take oversomething that belongs to another. He moved in on my girlfriend andnow we’re not talking to each other....
22. Значение идиомы Aunt Tom[Aunt Tom] {n.}, {slang}, {originally from Black English} A successful professional or business woman who, due to her success in a masculine profession, doesn’t care about the women’s liberation movement or the passing of the Equal Rights Amendment to the U. S. Constitution. Hermione is a regular Aunt Tom, she’ll never vote for the ERA....
23. Перевод слова completeComplete — полный, целый, законченный Перевод слова Complete set — полный комплект his work is now complete — его работа теперь завершена complete set of works — полное собрание сочинений complete silence — абсолютная тишина My life is a Complete mess. Моя жизнь — это полный беспорядок. His pride drove him to Complete the job. ... Читать далее...
24. Значение идиомы shot in the arm[shot in the arm] {n. phr.}, {informal} Something inspiring orencouraging. The general’s appearance was a shot in the arm for theweary soldiers. We were ready to quit, but the coach’s talk was ashot in the arm....
25. Значение идиомы out of action[out of action] {adv. phr.} Useless; crippled; damaged so as to bequiescent. American bombers put Nazi heavy industry out of actionduring World War II. When I broke my leg I was out of action forthe entire football season....
26. Planning a WeddingSeamus: What’s that? Cathy: It’s a planning book for our Wedding. Seamus: We aren’t getting married for a year and a half. Cathy: I know, but there are so many things to plan. We have to book the Hall far in advance, you know, and once we Set the date, we have to send out ... Читать далее...
27. Значение идиомы make a clean sweep of[make a clean sweep of] {v. phr.} 1. Achieve a complete victory. In 7980 the Reagan Republicans made a clean sweep of the westernstates. 2. To eliminate thoroughly and completely. The newattorney general is expected to make a clean sweep of all the oldadministrative personnel....
28. Значение идиомы rough-and-ready[rough-and-ready] {adj.} 1. Not finished in detail; not perfected;rough but ready for use now. We asked Mr. Brown how long it wouldtake to drive to Chicago and his rough-and-ready answer was two days. 2. Not having nice manners but full of energy and ability. Jim is arough-and-ready character; he’d rather fight than talk things over....
29. Значение идиомы loaded for bear[loaded for bear] {adj. phr.}, {slang} Ready for action; preparedand eager. Frank liked the new merchandise and as he set out on hisrounds as a salesman, he felt really loaded for bear. The footballteam arrived Friday noon, loaded for bear....
30. Значение идиомы have something on the ball[have something on the ball] {v. phr.}, {slang}, {colloquial} To besmart, clever; to be skilled and have the necessary know-how. Youcan trust Syd; he’s got a lot on the ball OR he’s got something on theball....
31. Значение идиомы get off one’s back[get off one’s back] {v. phr.}, {slang}, {colloquial} To stopcriticizing or nagging someone. «Get off my back! Can’t you see howbusy I am?»...
32. Значение идиомы spit[spit] or [piss into the wedding cake] {v. phr.}, {vulgar},{avoidable} To spoil someone’s pleasure or celebration by doing orsaying something harsh or unseemly in an otherwise happy gathering;bring up depressing or unhappy subjects at a supposedly happy time. Stuart really spit into the wedding cake when he told Burt in abragging fashion that Lucy, Burl’s ... Читать далее...
33. Значение идиомы shoot one’s wad[shoot one’s wad] {v. phr.} {slang}, {colloquial} 1. To spend allof one’s money. We’ve shot our wad for the summer and can’t buy anynew garden furniture. 2. To say everything that is on one’s mind. Joe feels a lot better now that he’s shot his wad at the meeting....
34. Значение идиомы cut offs[cut offs] {n.}, {colloquial} Pants cut to the length of shorts and usually left unhemmed so as to look old and worn, e. g., considered cool and elegant. Jack always wears cut-offs during the summer....
35. Значение идиомы give the ax[give the ax] {v. phr.}, {colloquial} 1. Abruptly to finish arelationship. She gave me the ax last night. 2. To fire anemployee in a curt manner. His boss gave John the ax last Friday....
36. Значение идиомы follow through[follow through] {v. phr.} 1. To finish a movement that you havestarted; continue an action to its natural ending. A footballpasser should follow through after he throws the ball. 2. To finishan action that you have started. Bob drew plans for a table for hismother, but he did not follow through by making it....
37. Значение идиомы middle-of-the-road[middle-of-the-road] {adj.} Favoring action halfway between twoopposite movements or ideas; with ideas halfway between two oppositesides; seeing good on both sides. The men who wrote theConstitution followed a middle-of-the-road plan on whether greaterpower belonged to the United States government or to the separatestates. Senator Jones favors a middle-of-the-road policy in thelabor-management dispute....
38. Значение идиомы gung-ho[gung-ho] {adj.}, {colloquial} Enthusiastic, full of eagerness inan uncritical or unsophisticated manner. Suzie is all gung-ho onequal rights for women, but fails to see the consequences....
39. Punctuation marksAn English professor wrote the words, «woman without her man is a savage» on the blackboard and directed his students to punctuate it correctly. The men wrote: «Woman, without her man, is a savage.» The women wrote: «Woman: Without her, man is a savage.»...
40. Перевод слова generalGeneral — общий, повсеместный, главный Перевод слова General meeting — общее собрание as a general rule — обычно, как правило general opinion — общее мнение The practice threatens to become General. Этот обычай грозит стать всеобщим. There was a General disposition to remain. Большинство хотело остаться. In General people like her. Обычно она людям нравится....