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Значение идиомы answer for

[answer for] {v.} 1. To take responsibility for; assume charge or supervision of.

The secret service has to answer for the safety of the President and his family.

2. To say you are sure that has good character or ability; guarantee: sponsor.

When people thought Ray had stolen the money, the principal said, «Ray is no thief. I’ll answer for him.»

3. Take the blame or punishment for.

When Mother found out who ate the cake, Tom had to answer for his mischief.



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  2. Перевод слова assumeAssume — принимать, брать на себя, предполагать Перевод слова To assume responsibility — взять на себя ответственность to assume human form — принимать человеческий вид to assume importance — приобретать важность I can only Assume that it was a mistake. Я могу лишь предположить, что это была ошибка. The problem is beginning to Assume massive ... Читать далее...
  3. Перевод слова answerAnswer — отвечать, откликаться; ответ Перевод слова To give an answer — отвечать the answer to 3 17 is 51 — 3×17 равно 51 definite answer — ясный и точный ответ double answer — двусмысленный ответ He gave a coy Answer. Он дал уклончивый ответ. Who knows the Answer? Кто знает ответ? I will Answer ... Читать далее...
  4. Перевод слова sponsorSponsor — спонсор, поручитель; поддерживать, финансировать Перевод слова To sponsor legislation — «проталкивать» законодательство to sponsor a show — спонсировать спектакль sponsor of a conference — устроитель конференции The programme is Sponsored by the Department of Health. Программа финансируется Министерством здравоохранения. Guinness is the main Sponsor. Главный спонсор — компания «Гиннесс». Our company is a ... Читать далее...
  5. Значение идиомы answer to[answer to] {v.} To be named; go by a certain name or designation; be accountable. When you walk my dog, please remember that he answers to the name «Caesar.» As head of the company she does not have to answer to anyone....
  6. Перевод идиомы not take no for an answer, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: not take no for an answer Перевод: не принять чей-либо отказ, не принять «нет» в качестве ответа Пример: My aunt would not take no for an answer when I said that I would not eat dinner at her house. Моя тетя не хотела принимать мой отказ поужинать у нее дома....
  7. Значение идиомы take on oneself[take on oneself] or [take upon oneself] {v. phr.} 1. To accept asa duty or responsibility. He took it on himself to see that thepackages were delivered. 2. To assume wrongfully or withoutpermission as a right or privilege. You should not have taken itupon yourself to accept the invitation for the whole family....
  8. Значение идиомы answer the call of nature[answer the call of nature] or [obey the call of nature] {v. phr.}, {slang} To go to the bathroom to relieve oneself by urinating or defecating. Ted was hiking in the mountains when suddenly he had to answer the call of nature but since there was no bathroom in the woods, he excused himself and ... Читать далее...
  9. Значение идиомы at one’s service[at one’s service] {adv. phr.} 1. Ready to serve or help you; prepared to obey your wish or command; subject to your orders. He placed himself completely at the President’s service. «Now I am at your service,» the dentist told the next patient. 2. Available for your use; at your disposal. He put a car ... Читать далее...
  10. Значение идиомы open secret[open secret] {n.} Something that is supposed to be a secret butthat everyone knows. It is an open secret that Mary and John areengaged. Who will be appointed as the next president of thecollege is an open secret....
  11. Значение идиомы take charge[take charge] {v. phr.} To begin to lead or control; take controlor responsibility; undertake the care or management. When Mrs. Jackson was in the hospital, her sister tookcharge of the Jackson children until Mrs. Jackson could care forthem. The child care class gave a party for the nursery children, and Mary took charge of the ... Читать далее...
  12. Перевод слова guaranteeGuarantee — гарантия Перевод слова With guarantee for two years — с гарантией на два года to secure all guarantees — полностью себя обезопасить you have my guarantee that we’ll be on time — ручаюсь, что мы не опоздаем I Guarantee you’ll love this film. Я гарантирую, что вам понравится этот фильм. I Guarantee to ... Читать далее...
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  14. Значение идиомы safety island[safety island] or [safety zone] {n.} A raised area in a highway orroad to be used only by people walking. John was half-way acrossthe street when the light changed. He stayed on the safety islanduntil it changed again....
  15. 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....
  16. Значение идиомы to oneself[to oneself ] {adv. phr.} 1. Silently; in the thoughts; withoutmaking a sign that others can see; secretly. Tom thought to himselfthat he could win. Mary said to herself that Joan was prettierthan Ann. Bill laughed to himself when John fell down. 2. Withouttelling others; in private; as a secret. — Used after «keep». Marykeeps ... Читать далее...
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  18. Значение идиомы take after[take after] {v.} To be like because of family relationship; tohave the same looks or ways as. He takesafter his father in mathematical ability. She takes after herfather’s side of the family in looks. Compare: LIKE FATHER, LIKE SON;RUN IN THE FAMILY....
  19. Значение идиомы in secret[in secret] {adv. phr.} In a private or secret way; in a hiddenplace. The miser buried his gold in secret and no one knows whereit is. The robbers went away in secret after dark. Compare: INPRIVATE....
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