Значение идиомы apart from

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1. Значение идиомы in addition[in addition] {adv. phr.} As something extra; besides. We saw aMickey Mouse cartoon in addition to the cowboy movie. Aunt Marygave us sandwiches for our picnic and a bag of cookies in addition. He has two cars and in addition a motorboat....
2. Перевод слова additionAddition — добавление, дополнение, сложение Перевод слова In addition to — вдобавок, в дополнение к addition of interest — прирост процентов mercantile addition to price — торговая надбавка к цене The Addition of cinnamon improved the flavor. Добавление корицы улучшило вкус. The children learned Addition and subtraction. Дети изучили сложение и вычитание. Происхождение слова addition ... Читать далее...
3. Значение идиомы as well as[as well as] {conj.} In addition to; and also; besides. Hiking is good exercise as well as fun. He was my friend as well as my doctor. The book tells about the author’s life as well as about his writings....
4. Значение идиомы together with[together with] {prep.} In addition to; in the company of; alongwith. John, together with his brother, has gone to the party. The police found a knife, together with the stolen money, hidden in ahollow tree....
5. Значение идиомы in relation to[in relation to] or [with relation to] {prep.} In connection with;in dealing with; as concerns; in comparison to; respecting; about. Father spoke about school in relation to finding a job when we areolder. What did you say in relation to what happened yesterday? With relation to his job, skill is very important. In relation toTexas, ... Читать далее...
6. Значение идиомы not to mention[not to mention] or [not to speak of] or [to say nothing of]Without ever needing to speak of; in addition to; besides. — Used toadd something to what you have said or explained. Dave is handsomeand smart not to mention being a good athlete. They have threefine sons, not to speak of their two lovely ... Читать далее...
7. Значение идиомы born out of wedlock[born out of wedlock] {adj. phr.} Born to parents who are not married to each other; without legal parents. Sometimes when a married couple can’t have children, they adopt a child who was born out of wedlock. Today we no longer make fun of children born out of wedlock....
8. Значение идиомы in on[in on] {prep.} 1. Joining together for. The children collectedmoney from their classmates and went in on a present for theirteacher. 2. Told about; having knowledge of. Bob was in on thesecret. The other girls wouldn’t let Mary in on what they knew....
9. Значение идиомы what with[what with] {prep.} Because; as a result of. I couldn’t visityou, what with the snowstorm and the cold I had. What with dishesto wash and children to put to bed, mother was late to the meeting. Compare: ON ACCOUNT OF....
10. Перевод идиомы in addition to something, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: in addition to something Перевод: в дополнение к чему-либо Пример: In addition to a degree in history my friend also has a degree in economics. В дополнение к ученой степени по истории, у моего друга еще есть ученая степень по экономике....
11. Значение идиомы thanks to[thanks to] {prep.} 1. With the help of. Thanks to a goodteacher, John passed the examination. I finally finished washingthe dishes, no thanks to you. 2. Owing to; because of. Thanks to asudden rain, the children came home with wet clothes....
12. Значение идиомы run ragged[run ragged] {v. phr.} To tire out; make nervous by too much worryor work. Trying to keep up with too many clubs, sports, andactivities in addition to his homework ran Tom ragged. On a rainyday the children sometimes ran Mother ragged. Compare: WEAR OUT....
13. Значение идиомы stone’s throw[stone’s throw] or [within a stone’s throw] {adv. phr.} Within avery short distance. They live across the street from us, justwithin a stone’s throw. See: HOP, SKIP AND A JUMP....
14. Family(topic by Shapkina Lyuba)Your family are probably the most important people in your life. Families consist of parents and children. But we can also say that family is a group of people consisting of a parent and children and their close relations. I think that it is better to have a big family because your relations always help ... Читать далее...
15. Knock Knock ChristmasKnock Knock Who’s there? Wenceslas Wenceslas who? Wenceslas train home? Knock Knock Who’s there? Snow Snow who? Snow business like show business! Knock Knock Who’s there? Wayne Wayne who? Wayne in a manger… ! Knock Knock Who’s there? Donut Donut who? Donut open till Christmas! Knock Knock Who’s there? Oakham Oakham who? Oakham all ye ... Читать далее...
16. Перевод слова exerciseExercise — упражнение, тренировка; упражнять, развивать Перевод слова The will can be exercised — волю можно развить five-finger exercises — фортепьянные упражнения you do not take enough exercise — вы мало двигаетесь Exercise is a must. Делать упражнения необходимо. It’s a pointless Exercise. Это бессмысленное занятие. She Exercises two or three times a week. Она ... Читать далее...
17. Значение идиомы hang by a thread[hang by a thread] or [hang by a hair] {v. phr.} To depend on avery small thing; be in doubt. For three days Tom was so sick thathis life hung by a thread. As Joe got ready to kick a field goal, the result of the game hung by a hair. Compare: HANG IN THE ... Читать далее...
18. Перевод идиомы every last one, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: every last one Перевод: абсолютно каждый Пример: Every last one of the children received a certificate from the swimming club. Каждый ребенок получил сертификат от клуба плавания....
19. Значение идиомы rotten egg[rotten egg] {n.}, {informal} A person whose character or way ofacting is not good. His friends have all learned he is a rottenegg. Often used by children in fun, as of someone who is slow indoing something. The boys ran to the river to go swimming and Dickcried, «Last one in is a rotten egg!»...
20. Значение идиомы on top of[on top of] {prep}. 1. On the top of; standing or lying on; on. When the player on the other team dropped the ball, Bill fell on topof it. That high hill has a tower on top of it. 2. {informal}Very close to. The elevator was so crowded that everybody was ontop of each other. ... Читать далее...
21. Значение идиомы in place[in place ] {adv. phr.} 1a. In the right or usual place orposition. Nothing is in place after the earthquake. Even trees andhouses are turned over. The picture is not in place on the wall. It is crooked. 1b. In one place. Our first exercise in gym classwas running in place. 2. In proper order. ... Читать далее...
22. Значение идиомы in terms of[in terms of] {prep.} 1. In the matter of; on the subject of;especially about; about. He spoke about books in terms of theirpublication. What have you done in terms affixing the house? The children ate a great many hot dogs at the party. In terms ofmoney, they ate $20 worth. 2. As to the amount ... Читать далее...
23. Перевод слова skillSkill — мастерство, навык, опыт, умение Перевод слова Basic skills — основные умения skill in debate — умение вести спор professional skill — профессиональная квалификация Poker is a game of luck and Skill. Покер это игра удачи и мастерства. This job requires special Skills. Для этой работы нужны особые навыки. Good language Skills are a ... Читать далее...
24. Значение идиомы give an ear to[give an ear to] or [lend an ear to] {v. phr.}, {literary} Tolisten to. Children should give an ear to their parents’ advice. The king lent an ear to the complaints of his people....
25. British Private EducationSeven per cent of British schoolchildren go to private schools called independent schools. There are 2,400 independent schools and they have been growing in number and popularity since the mid-1980’s. Parents pay for these schools, and fees vary from about 250 pounds a term for a private nursery to 3,000 pounds a term or more ... Читать далее...
26. Значение идиомы children should be seen and not heard[children should be seen and not heard] A command issued by adults to children ordering them to be quiet and not to interrupt. — A proverb. Your children should not argue so loudly. Haven’t you taught them that children should be seen and not heard?...
27. British and American families — Британские и американские семьиBritish and American families are small. In fact the populations of both Britain and the USA have stopped growing. The typical family has a father, mother and two children. Grandparents come to visit, but do not usually live with their children. Most people get married between the ages of 20 and 23 but many marriages ... Читать далее...
28. Значение идиомы here goes nothing[here goes nothing] {interj.}, {informal} I am ready to begin, butthis will be a waste of time; this will not be anything great; thiswill probably fail. — Used especially before beginning something thattakes skill, luck or courage. «Here goes nothing,» said Bill at thebeginning of the race....
29. Значение идиомы to the fore[to the fore] {adv.} or {adj. phr.} Into leadership; out intonotice or view; forward. The hidden skill of the lawyer came to thefore during the trial. In the progress of the war some new leaderscame to the fore....
30. Значение идиомы at least[at least] {adv. phr.} 1. or [at the least] At the smallest guess; no fewer than; no less than. You should brush your teeth at least twice a day. At least three students are failing in mathematics. Mr. Johnson must weigh 200 pounds at least. Compare: ALL OF. 2. Whatever else you may say; anyhow; ... Читать далее...
31. Значение идиомы go for broke[go for broke] {v. phr.}, {slang} To risk everything on one bigeffort; use all your energy and skill; try as hard as possible. Theracing car driver decided to go for broke in the biggest race of theyear. Compare: ALL-OUT....
32. Значение идиомы here goes[here goes] {interj.}, {informal} I am ready to begin; I am nowready and willing to take the chance; I am hoping for the best. — Saidespecially before beginning something that takes skill, luck, orcourage. «Here goes!» said Charley, as he jumped off the highdiving board. «Here goes!» said Mary as she started the test....
33. Choice of parents — Выбор родителейThere are millions possibilities in the world thousands from which may be given to one person. But we often choose from them only one or two. We have a choice since our childhood. We choose the games to play, we ask to buy this or that thing. Parents create our first choice, they influence our ... Читать далее...
34. Family Life in Britain — Семейная жизнь в БританииA «typical» British family used to consist of mother, father and two children. But in recent years there have been many changes in family life. For example, since the law made it easier to get a divorce, the number of divorces has increased. That’s why 24% of British children live with only one parent, usually ... Читать далее...
35. Значение идиомы line of least resistance[line of least resistance] or [path of least resistance] {n. phr.}The easiest way; the way that takes least effort. In becoming adoctor like his father John had really just followed the line of leastresistance. Some parents take the path of least resistance withtheir children and let them do as they please....
36. Значение идиомы get the feel of[get the feel of] {v. phr.} To become used to or learn about, especially by feeling or handling; get used to the experience orfeeling of; get skill in. John had never driven a big car, and ittook a while for him to get the feel of it. You’ll get the feel ofthe job after you’ve ... Читать далее...
37. About myself (3)My name is Alexander. My full name is Alexander Sergeevich Slusarenko. I was born into a family of a sailor on a submarine. My family is not small. There are four of us. When I was 7, I went to school. I did well at school. I was especially good at math and geometry, but ... Читать далее...
38. Значение идиомы brush up[brush up] or [brush up on] {v.} To refresh one’s memory of or skill at by practice or review; improve; make perfect. She spent the summer brushing up on her American History as she was to teach that in the fall. He brushed up his target shooting....
39. Значение идиомы gift of gab[gift of gab] or [gift of the gab] {n. phr.}, {informal} Skill intalking; ability to make interesting talk that makes people believeyou. Many men get elected because of their gift of gab. Mr. Taylor’s gift of gab helped him get a good job....
40. Значение идиомы sit-up[sit-up] {n.} A vigorous exercise in which the abdominal musclesare strengthened by locking one’s feet in a fastening device andsitting up numerous times. Do a few sit-ups if you want to reduceyour waist....