Значение идиомы at cross purposes

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1. Перевод идиомы at cross-purposes, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: at cross-purposes Перевод: делать что-либо противоположными способами, иметь противоположные цели Пример: The two men are always at cross purposes. They cannot agree about anything. У этих двоих всегда противоположные цели. Они не могут ни о чем договориться....
2. Значение идиомы to all intents and purposes[to all intents and purposes] {adv. phr.} In most ways; in fact. The president is called the head of state, but the prime minister, toall intents and purposes, is the chief executive....
3. Перевод идиомы bear one’s cross / carry one’s cross, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: bear one’s cross / carry one’s cross Перевод: нести крест, нести бремя Пример: Raising three children on her own was the way that the woman had to bear her cross. Воспитание трех детей одной — вот бремя, которое пришлось нести этой женщине....
4. Значение идиомы cross fire[cross fire] {n.} 1. Firing in a fight or battle from two or more places at once so that the lines of fire cross. The soldiers on the bridge were caught in the crossfire coming from both sides of the bridge. 2. Fast or angry talking back and forth between two or more people; also, ... Читать далее...
5. Фразовый глагол cross out / cross off — перевод и значение, пример использованияФразовый глагол: cross out / cross off Перевод: вычеркивать Пример: In some exercises, you are asked to cross out the incorrect word. В некоторых упражнениях сказано вычеркнуть неправильное слово....
6. Значение идиомы carry one’s cross[carry one’s cross] or {literary} [bear one’s cross] {v. phr.} To live with pain or trouble; keep on even though you suffer or have trouble. Weak ankles are a cross Joe carries while the other boys play basketball. We didn’t know the cheerful woman was bearing her cross, a son in prison....
7. Значение идиомы cross one’s heart[cross one’s heart] or [cross one’s heart and hope to die] {v. phr.}, {informal} To say that what you have said is surely true; promise seriously that it is true. — Often used by children in the longer form. Children often make a sign of a cross over the heart as they say it, for ... Читать далее...
8. Перевод слова hinderHinder — задерживать, затруднять, мешать Перевод слова Don’t hinder me — не мешай мне hinder development — затруднять развитие hinder foremost — задом наперед Your endless talking Hinders me from my work; please be quiet! Твой бесконечный треп мешает мне работать; помолчи, пожалуйста! The colds of January did not Hinder him from sending messengers. Январские ... Читать далее...
9. Значение идиомы dot the i’s and cross the t’s[dot the i’s and cross the t’s] {v. phr.} To be careful, thorough, and pay close attention to detail. «The best way to get an A on the final exam,» the teacher said, «is for every one to dot the i’s and cross the t’s.» Compare: MIND ONE’S P’S AND Q’S....
10. Перевод слова crossCross — крест; пересекать Перевод слова Maltese cross — мальтийский крест to cross the Atlantic — пересечь Атлантический океан criss-cross of canals — сеть каналов He Crossed himself. Он перекрестился. I’ll Cross your name off. Я тебя вычеркну. Look both ways before you Cross the street. Смотрите в обе стороны, прежде чем пересечь улицу. Примеры ... Читать далее...
11. Значение идиомы cross-check[cross-check ] {v.} To test the truth of by examining in different ways or by seeing different reports about. If you see something in a book that may not be true, be sure to cross-check it in other books....
12. Значение идиомы cross swords[cross swords] {v. phr.}, {literary} To have an argument with; fight. — Often used with «with». Don’t argue with the teacher; you’re not old enough to cross swords with her....
13. Значение идиомы cross up[cross up] {v.}, {informal} 1. To block or upset; throw into confusion or disorder. We were going to catch him at the gate, but he crossed us up by going in the back way. Father crossed up the surprise party we had planned for him by not getting back in time. 2. To deceive or ... Читать далее...
14. Значение идиомы cross one’s fingers[cross one’s fingers] {v. phr.} 1a. To cross two fingers of one hand for good luck. Mary crossed her fingers during the race so that Tom would win. 1b. or [keep one’s fingers crossed] {informal} To wish for good luck. Keep your fingers crossed while I take the test. 2. To cross two fingers of ... Читать далее...
15. Значение идиомы cross a bridge before one comes to it[cross a bridge before one comes to it] {v. phr.} To worry about future events or trouble before they happen. — Usually used in negative sentences, often as a proverb. «Can I be a soldier when I grow up, Mother?» asked Johnny. «Don’t cross that bridge until you come to it,» said his mother. Compare: ... Читать далее...
16. Grenade hero awarded George CrossL/Cpl Matthew Croucher with his backpack, torn by the grenade A Royal Marine who threw himself on a grenade to save his comrades’ lives is to receive the George Cross. Lance Corporal Matthew Croucher, 24, from Solihull, in the West Midlands triggered a trip wire in Helmand Province, Afghanistan, in February. He immediately dropped to ... Читать далее...
17. Перевод идиомы cross a bridge before one comes to it, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: cross a bridge before one comes to it Перевод: думать, волноваться о будущих событиях, проблемах, до того, как они произойдут Пример: We should not worry about that problem now. We can cross that bridge when we come to it. Не следует сейчас волноваться об этой проблеме. Мы позаботимся об этом, когда придет время....
18. Значение идиомы cross street[cross street] {n.} A street that crosses a main street and runs on both sides of it. Elm Street is a cross street on Main Street and there is a traffic light there. Compare: THROUGH STREET....
19. Перевод идиомы double-cross someone, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: double-cross someone Перевод: обмануть кого-либо, надуть кого-либо Пример: The man tried to double-cross his partner but was caught and sent to jail. Этот человек пытался обмануть своего партнера, но был пойман и отправлен в тюрьму....
20. Перевод идиомы cross one’s heart (and hope to die), значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: cross one’s heart (and hope to die) Перевод: клясться, уверять, что что-либо сказанное является правдой; быть готовым перекреститься в качестве правдивости чего-либо Пример: «I promise that I will give you the money next week. Cross my heart and hope to die.» Обещаю, что на следующей неделе дам тебе деньги. Умереть мне на этом месте....
21. Значение идиомы in effect[in effect] {adv.} or {adj. phr.} 1. The same in meaning or result. The teacher gave the same assignment, in effect, that she gaveyesterday. Helping your mother with the dishes is in effectearning your allowance. 2. Necessary to obey; being enforced. Thecoach says that players must be in bed by midnight, and that rule isin ... Читать далее...
22. Значение идиомы cross one’s path[cross one’s path] {v. phr.} To meet or encounter someone; to come upon someone more by accident than by plan. Surprisingly, I crossed John’s path in Central Park one afternoon....
23. Значение идиомы double-cross[double-cross] {v.} To promise one thing and deliver another; to deceive. The lawyer double-crossed the inventor by manufacturing the gadget instead of fulfilling his promise to arrange a patent for his client. Compare: SELL DOWN THE RIVER, TWO-TIME....
24. Значение идиомы cross one’s mind[cross one’s mind] or [pass through one’s mind] {v. phr.} To be a sudden or passing thought; be thought of by someone; come to your mind; occur to you. At first Bob was puzzled by Virginia’s waving, but then it crossed his mind that she was trying to tell him something. When Jane did not ... Читать далее...
25. Перевод идиомы cross one’s mind, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: cross one’s mind Перевод: подумать о чем-либо; приходить на ум, в голову Пример: It crossed my mind that I would see him in the evening so I did not need to phone him. Я подумал, что увижу его вечером, так что не было необходимости ему звонить....
26. Значение идиомы act up[act up] {v.}, {informal} 1. To behave badly; act rudely or impolitely. The dog acted up as the postman came to the door. 2.To work or run poorly ; skip; miss. Thе car acted up because the spark plugs were dirty....
27. Значение идиомы cut no ice[cut no ice] {v. phr.} To have no effect; achieve no result; be insignificant. The fact that the accused is a millionaire will cut no ice with this particular judge....
28. What do you get when you cross a Jehovah Witness and an atheist?What do you get when you cross a Jehovah’s Witness and an atheist? Someone who knocks on your door for no reason whatsoever. If God is dead, then what are they giving out at communion?...
29. Значение идиомы take effect[take effect] {v. phr.} 1. To have an unexpected or intendedresult; cause a change. It was nearly an hour before the sleepingpill took effect. 2. To become lawfully right, or operative. Thenew tax law will not take effect until January....
30. Значение идиомы to that effect[to that effect] {adj.} or {adv. phr.} With that meaning. Shesaid she hated spinach, or words to that effect. When I leave, Iwill write you to that effect so you will know....
31. Значение идиомы into effect[into effect] {adv. phr.} Into use or operation. The new rulewas put into effect at once. The judge ordered the old suspendedpenalty into effect....
32. On a cross-country bus tripOn a cross-country bus trip, Mrs. Davis became extremely queasy due to motion sickness. She make her way to the restroom, only to find it locked. She went back to her seat, laid her head back and tried to fight off the nausea. Unsuccessfully, she rolled her head to the right and threw up on ... Читать далее...
33. Значение идиомы in vain[in vain] {adv. phr.} 1. Without effect; without getting thedesired result; without success. The drowning man called in vainfor help. To cry over spilled milk is to cry in vain. Compare: GOFOR NOTHING, NO USE. 2. See: TAKE ONE’S NAME IN VAIN....
34. A defending attorney was cross examining a coronerA defending attorney was cross examining a coroner. The attorney asks, «Before you signed the death certificate had you taken the man’s pulse?» The coroner says, «No.» The attorney then asks, «Did you listen for a heart beat?» «No.» «So when you signed the death certificate you had not taken any steps to make sure ... Читать далее...
35. Значение идиомы give in[give in] {v.} To stop fighting or arguing and do as the otherperson wants; give someone his own way; stop opposing someone. Mother kept inviting Mrs. Smith to stay for lunch, and finally shegave in. After Billy proved that he could ride a bicycle safely, his father gave in to him and bought him one. ... Читать далее...
36. Значение идиомы reach for the sky[reach for the sky] {v. phr.}, {slang} 1. To put your hands highabove your head or be shot. — Usually used as a command. A holdupman walked into a gas station last night and told the attendant «Reachfor the sky!» Syn.: HANDS UP. 2. To set one’s aims high. «Whymedical technician?» asked her father. «Reach ... Читать далее...
37. A young punk gets on the cross-town busA young punk gets on the cross-town bus. He’s got spiked, multicoloured hair that’s green, purple and orange. His clothes are a tattered mix of leather rags. His legs are bare and he’s wearing worn-out shoes. His entire face and body are riddled with pierced jewellery and his earring are big, bright feathers. He sits ... Читать далее...
38. Значение идиомы to the effect that[to the effect that] {adj. phr.} With the meaning or purpose; tosay that. He made a speech to the effect that we would all keep ourjobs even if the factory were sold. The new governor would do hisbest in the office to which he had been elected....
39. Show him your crossTwo nuns, Sister Mary Agnes and Sister Mary Vincent, are traveling through Europe in their car, sightseeing in Transylvania. As they are stopped at a traffic light, out of nowhere, a small vampire jumps onto the hood of the car and hisses at them through the windshield. «Quick, quick!» shouts Sister Mary Agnes, «What should ... Читать далее...
40. Перевод слова effectEffect — результат, воздействие, эффект, цель Перевод слова Cause and effect — причина и следствие to this effect — для этого, для этой цели to exercise effect — оказывать воздействие He now needs more of the drug to achieve the same Effect. Сейчас ему нужно больше наркотика, чтобы добиться такого же эффекта. Nature begins from ... Читать далее...