Значение идиомы at all hazards

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1. Значение идиомы run a risk[run a risk] or [take a risk] {v. phr.} To be open to danger orloss; put yourself in danger; be unprotected. A baseball umpirewears a mask and chest protector so he won’t run the risk of being hitby the ball. Billy takes a risk of being hit by a car when he runsinto the street ... Читать далее...
2. Значение идиомы drag strip[drag strip] {n.}, {slang} A place where drag races are held. Before the race Paul loaded his racer onto the trailer to take it out of town to the drag strip for the race. Compare: DRAG RACE....
3. The Hazards of Kicking the CatThe Hazards of Kicking the Cat There was a little boy with a bad attitude. He was at home one day doing his chores. He was feeding the chickens and he got mad and kicked one across the yard. He was feeding the hogs and got mad and kicked the hell out of one of ... Читать далее...
4. Значение идиомы in reference to[in reference to] or [with reference to] or [in regard to ] or[with regard to] {prep.} In connection with; from the standpoint of;concerning; regarding; about. I am writing with reference to yourlast letter. He spoke in reference to the Boy Scouts. I spoketo him with regard to his low marks. In regard to the testtomorrow, ... Читать далее...
5. Перевод слова regardRegard — забота, внимание; рассматривать, считать, иметь отношение; уважать Перевод слова An object of regard — объект внимания they regard him as a hero — они считают его героем they regard it as a crime — они расценивают это как преступление it does not regard me — это меня не касается I Regard it as ... Читать далее...
6. Перевод идиомы with regard to / in regard to / as regards / with respect to / in respect of, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: with regard to / in regard to / as regards / with respect to / in respect of Перевод: что касается (чего-либо), в отношении (чего-либо), по поводу (чего-либо) Пример: With regard to Bill, I think he is working too much. Что касается Билла, то, мне кажется, что он слишком много работает. What shall we ... Читать далее...
7. Значение идиомы miss by a mile[miss by a mile] {v. phr.}, {informal} 1. To shoot at something andbe far from hitting it; not hit near. Jack’s first shot missed thetarget by a mile. 2. To be very wrong; be far from right. Leetried to guess on the examination, but his answers missed by a mile. 3. To fail badly; not ... Читать далее...
8. Значение идиомы hats off to[hats off to] or [one’s hat is off to] {truncated phr.}, {informal}Used to recognize and praise a job well-done. Hats off to anyonewho runs the twenty-six mile race. My hat is off to the chef whocreated this delicious meal. Compare: TAKE OFF ONE’S HAT TO....
9. Перевод идиомы run a risk (of something) / run the risk (of something), значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: run a risk (of something) / run the risk (of something) Перевод: рисковать чем-либо Пример: You run a risk of going to jail if you drive after drinking. Ты рискуешь попасть в тюрьму, если будешь водить машину после того, как выпил....
10. 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....
11. Перевод слова riskRisk — опасность, риск, рисковать Перевод слова That policy is now at risk — эта политика находится сейчас под угрозой commercial risk — коммерческий риск decision under risk — решение с учетом риска Why Risk your life? Зачем рисковать своей жизнью? It’s not worth the Risk. Это не стоит риска. Let’s minimize the Risk. Давайте ... Читать далее...
12. Значение идиомы rat race[rat race] {n.}, {slang} A very confusing, crowded, or disorderlyrush; a confusing scramble, struggle, or way of living that does notseem to have a purpose. The dance last night was a rat race. It wastoo noisy and crowded. School can be a rat race if you don’t keepup with your studies. This job is a ... Читать далее...
13. Значение идиомы skate on thin ice[skate on thin ice] {v. phr.} To take a chance; risk danger, disapproval or anger. You’ll be skating on thin ice if you ask Dadto increase your allowance again. John knew he was skating on thinice, but he could not resist teasing his sister about her boyfriend....
14. Значение идиомы give one an inch, and he will take a mile[give one an inch, and he will take a mile] If you give some peoplea little or yield anything, they will want more and more; some peopleare never satisfied. I gave Billy a bite of candy and he wantedmore and more. If you give him an inch, he’ll take a mile. Thecounselor said to Jack, ... Читать далее...
15. Значение идиомы hit one’s stride[hit one’s stride] {v. phr.} 1. To walk or run at your best speed;reach your top speed or game. After walking the first mile, Jim wasjust hitting his stride. The horse began to hit his stride andmoved ahead of the other horses in the race. 2. To do your best work;do the best job you ... Читать далее...
16. Значение идиомы mile markers[mile markers] {n.}, {slang}, {citizen’s band radio jargon} Smallsigns along interstate highways usually bearing a number. TheSmokey is located at 131 mile marker....
17. Значение идиомы by a long shot[by a long shot] {adv. phr.}, {informal} By a big difference; by far. — Used to add emphasis. Bert was the best swimmer in the race, by a long shot. Often used with a negative. Tom isn’t the kind who would be fresh to a teacher, by a long shot. Our team didn’t win — ... Читать далее...
18. Значение идиомы take one’s life in one’s hands[take one’s life in one’s hands] {v. phr.} To face great danger ortake great risk. Driving that car with those worn tires would betaking your life in your hands. He took his life in his hands whenhe tried to capture the wild horse....
19. Перевод слова mileMile — миля Перевод слова For miles around — на мили вокруг a mile long — длиной в одну милю to pass a mile — пройти милю He was Miles from home. Он был далеко от дома. I am fit for another Mile. Я могу пройти еще милю. I live within a Mile of here. ... Читать далее...
20. Перевод слова dangerDanger — опасность, угроза Перевод слова Danger of death — смертельная опасность to escape from danger — избежать опасности the dangers to health — вещи, вредные для здоровья He is aware of Danger. Он отдает себе отчет о грозящей опасности. The Danger has passed. Опасность миновала. He smelt Danger. Он почувствовал опасность. Примеры из жизни ... Читать далее...
21. Перевод идиомы at risk, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: at risk Перевод: в опасности, рисковать Пример: The children were at risk of getting sick when the disease spread in the school. Дети рисковали заболеть, когда болезнь распространилась по школе....
22. Значение идиомы shoot the works[shoot the works] {v. phr.}, {slang} 1. To spare no expense oreffort; get or give everything. Billy shot the works when he boughthis bicycle; he got a bell, a light, a basket, and chrome trimmings onit, too. The Greens shot the works on their daughter’s weddingreception. 2. To go the limit; take a risk. The ... Читать далее...
23. Значение идиомы calculated risk[calculated risk] {n.} An action that may fail but is judged more likely to succeed. The sending of troops to the rebellious island was a calculated risk....
24. Перевод идиомы meant to be, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: meant to be Перевод: предназначенный, предначертанный для существования, для бытия; быть суждено Пример: It was not meant to be that I would win some money in the lottery. Мне не суждено было выиграть деньги в лотерею....
25. Значение идиомы cancel out[cancel out] {v.} To destroy the effect of; balance or make useless. The boy got an «A» in history to cancel out the «C» he got in arithmetic. Our track team won the mile relay to cancel out the other team’s advantage in winning the half-mile relay. Tom’s hot temper cancels out his skill as ... Читать далее...
26. Значение идиомы runner-up[runner-up] {n.} The person who finishes second in a race orcontest; the one next after the winner. Tom won the race and Jackwas runner-up. Joan was runner-up in the contest for classsecretary. Compare: SECOND-BEST....
27. Перевод идиомы risk one’s neck, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: risk one’s neck Перевод: рисковать головой Пример: I’m not going to risk my neck climbing over a twenty-foot wall! Я не собираюсь рисковать головой и перелезать через двадцатифутовую стену!...
28. Перевод слова raceRace — заезд, состязание, гонки Перевод слова Flat race — скачки без препятствий to go to the races — ходить на скачки race crew — команда гоночной лодки cross-country race — бег по пересеченной местности The Race is long. Жизнь — это долгий путь. My Race is nearly over. Жизнь моя на исходе. Slow and ... Читать далее...
29. Перевод слова hazardHazard — риск, опасность Перевод слова An element of hazard — элемент риска to take hazards — идти на риск hazard to public health — угроза для здоровья людей The job was full of Hazards. Работа была сопряжена с большим риском. His reputation was at Hazard. Его репутация была под угрозой. I don’t know. I’m ... Читать далее...
30. Значение идиомы race to stand still[race to stand still] {v. phr.} To be so far behind in one’s workthat one must exert an effort similar to that needed to win a race inorder simply not to fall even further behind. «Could you reviewthis book for us, Professor Brown?» the editor asked. «Unfortunately, no,» the professor answered. «I’m so behind in ... Читать далее...
31. The Causes of Heart DiseasHeart disease affects so many people that it has become a serious concern for medical science. The heart is a complex organ that is vulnerable to hereditary as well as environmental risks. Scientists identified a number of risk factors associated with heart disease. They grouped these risk factors into major and minor causes. Major causes ... Читать далее...
32. Перевод идиомы rat race, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: rat race Перевод: крысиные бега; постоянная спешка, постоянная борьба за успех Пример: The man sometimes finds it too much of a rat race to live and work in a big city. Иногда этому человеку очень трудно жить и работать в постоянной спешке в большом городе....
33. Значение идиомы beat the pants off[beat the pants off] {v. phr.} 1. To prevail over someone in a race or competition. Jim beat the pants off George in the swimming race. 2. To give someone a severe physical beating. Jack beat the pants off the two young men who were trying to hold him up in Central Park....
34. Значение идиомы drag race[drag race] {n.}, {slang} An automobile race in which the drivers try to cover a certain distance in the shortest possible time. Drag races are often held on airport landing strips. Holding drag races is a good way to stop teenage hot rod racing on public highways. Compare: DRAG STRIP....
35. RacingТопик Гонки рассказывает о большом разнообразии гонок, устраиваемых и давно обычных в Англии: скачки, автомобильные гонки, речные гонки, собачьи бега и даже гонки для ослов. Но самые знаменитые – это речные гонки между командами гребцов Оксфорда и Кембриджа, которые проводятся ежегодно, начиная с 1836 года. There are all kinds of racing in England — horse-racing, ... Читать далее...
36. Значение идиомы neck and neck[neck and neck] {adj. or adv.}, {informal} Equal or nearly equal ina race or contest; abreast; tied. At the end of the race the twohorses were neck and neck. For months John and Harry seemed to beneck and neck in Alice’s favor. Compare: NIP AND TUCK....
37. Значение идиомы against time[against time] or [against the clock] {adv. phr.} 1. As a test of speed or time; in order to beat a speed record or time limit. John ran around the track against time, because there was no one else to race against. 2. As fast as possible; so as to do or finish something before ... Читать далее...
38. Значение идиомы garbage down[garbage down] {v. phr.}, {slang} To eat eagerly and at great speedwithout much regard for manners or social convention. The childrengarbaged down their food....
39. Значение идиомы queer oneself[queer oneself] {v. phr.} To act in such a manner as to offendothers and thus one’s own chances or position. Phil has queeredhimself with many girls by his erratic behavior....
40. Значение идиомы as for[as for] {prep.} 1. In regard to; speaking of; concerning. We have plenty of bread, and as for butter, we have more than enough. 2. Speaking for. Most people like the summer but as for me, I like winter much better. Compare: FOR ONE’S PART....