Значение идиомы at first glance

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1. Перевод слова glanceGlance — бросить взгляд, взглянуть; вспышка, блеск Перевод слова Stealthy glance — взгляд украдкой at a glance — с первого взгляда a glance from the moving sword — блеск опускающейся сабли He cast a Glance at the door. Он бросил взгляд на дверь. Glancing at the clock she saw that she was late. Мельком взглянув ... Читать далее...
2. Значение идиомы half an eye[half an eye] {n. phr.} A slight glance; a quick look. Thesubstitute teacher could see with half an eye that she was going tohave trouble with the class. While Mary was cooking she kept halfan eye on the baby to see that he didn’t get into mischief....
3. Значение идиомы lose sight of[lose sight of] {v. phr.} 1. Not to be able to see any longer. Ilost sight of Mary in the crowd. I watched the plane go higher andhigher until I lost sight of it. Contrast: CATCH SIGHT OF. 2. Toforget; overlook. Johnny was so interested in the game he lostsight of the time. No matter ... Читать далее...
4. Значение идиомы at sight[at sight] or [on sight] {adv. phr.} 1. The first time the person or thing is seen; as soon as the person or thing is seen. Firstgraders learn to read many words on sight. Mary had seen many pictures of Grandfather, so she knew him on sight. Compare: AT ONCE. 2. On demand, on asking ... Читать далее...
5. Перевод идиомы love at first sight, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: love at first sight Перевод: любовь с первого взгляда Пример: It was love at first sight when the young couple met at the photography class. Когда молодая пара встретилась на уроках фотографии, это была любовь с первого взгляда....
6. Перевод слова sightSight — взгляд, зрение; увидеть, обнаружить Перевод слова Long sight — дальнозоркость short sight — близорукость in my sight — у меня на глазах love at first sight — любовь с первого взгляда Out of Sight, out of mind. посл. С глаз долой — из сердца вон. Out of my Sight! Прочь с глаз моих! ... Читать далее...
7. Значение идиомы talk out of[talk out of] {v.} 1. To persuade not to; make agree or decide notto. — Used with a verbal noun. Mary’s mother talked her out ofquitting school. Contrast: TALK INTO. 2. To allow to go or get out bytalking; let escape by talking. Johnny is good at talking his wayout of trouble. Contrast: TALK INTO....
8. Значение идиомы old-timer[old-timer] {n.} An old person who remembers bygone days, matters, and personalities. There was an old-timer at the party who told usinteresting details about World War II. Contrast: OLD GUARD, OLDHAND....
9. Значение идиомы have a time[have a time] {v. phr.}, {informal} 1. To have trouble; have a hardtime. Poor Susan had a time trying to get the children to go tobed. John had a time passing his math course. 2. To have a goodtime; to have fun. — Used with a reflexive pronoun. Bob had himselfa time going to every ... Читать далее...
10. Перевод идиомы a rough guess, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: a rough guess Перевод: приблизительная оценка, догадка, предположение Пример: I made a rough guess about how many people would come to the party. Я сделал приблизительную оценку того, сколько человек пришло на вечер....
11. Значение идиомы puppy love[puppy love] also [calf love] {n.}, {informal} The first love ofvery young people. When John and Mary began going around togetherin junior high school, their parents said it was just puppy love....
12. Значение идиомы catch sight of[catch sight of] {v. phr.} To see suddenly or unexpectedly. Allan caught sight of a kingbird in a maple tree. Contrast: LOSE SIGHT OF....
13. Значение идиомы in love[in love] {adj. phr.} Liking very much; loving. John is in lovewith Helen. Tom and Ellen arc in love. Mary is in love withher new wristwatch....
14. Значение идиомы borrow trouble[borrow trouble] {v. phr.} To worry for nothing about trouble that may not come; make trouble for yourself needlessly. Don’t borrow trouble by worrying about next year. It’s too far away. You are borrowing trouble if you try to tell John what to do. Compare: ASK FOR, CROSS ONE’S BRIDGES BEFORE ONE COMES TO THEM, ... Читать далее...
15. Значение идиомы out of sight[out of sight] {adv. phr.} 1. Not within one’s field of vision. The sailboat disappeared out of sight over the horizon. 2. Extremelyexpensive. The builder’s estimate was so high that it was out ofsight. 3. Unbelievable; fantastic; incredible Roxanne is such astunning beauty, it’s simply out of sight. Mr. Gargoyle is sorepulsive, it’s out of ... Читать далее...
16. Значение идиомы make a move[make a move] {v. phr.} 1. To budge; change places. «If you makea move,» the masked gangster said, «I’ll start shooting.» 2. To gohome after dinner or a party. «I guess it’s time to make a move,»Roy said at the end of the party....
17. Перевод слова quickQuick — быстрый, скорый Перевод слова Quick change — быстрые изменения to dash off a quick cable — отправить срочную телеграмму at the double-quick — бегом, беглым шагом Be Quick! Давай быстрей! That was Quick work! Вот это быстро сработано! He is a Quick learner. Он быстро все схватывает....
18. Значение идиомы heave in sight[heave in sight] {v. phr.} To seem to rise above the horizon at seaand come into sight; come into view; become visible. — Usually used ofships. A ship hove in sight many miles away on the horizon....
19. Значение идиомы enjoy oneself[enjoy oneself] {v. phr.} To have a good time; be happy; feelpleasure. Mary enjoyed herself at the party. «Enjoy yourselves, children,» Mother urged the guests at our party....
20. Значение идиомы change color[change color] {v. phr.} 1. To become pale. The sight was so horrible that Mary changed color from fear. Bill lost so much blood from the cut that he changed color. 2. To become pink or red in the face; become flushed; blush. Mary changed color when the teacher praised her drawing. Tom got angry ... Читать далее...
21. Значение идиомы sight for sore eyes[sight for sore eyes] {n. phr.}, {informal} A welcome sight. After our long, dusty hike, the pond was a sight for sore eyes. «Jack! You’re a sight for sore eyes!»...
22. Значение идиомы second-guess[second-guess] {v. phr.} 1. To criticize another’s decision withadvantage of hindsight. The losing team’s coach is alwayssecond-guessed. 2. To guess what someone else intends or would thinkor do. Television planners try to second-guess the public....
23. Значение идиомы both — and[both — and] {coord. conj.} Used to emphasize that two or more things are talked about. Both Frank and Mary were at the party. Millie is both a good swimmer and a good cook. In the program tonight Mary will both sing and dance. The frog can move quickly both on land and in the ... Читать далее...
24. 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...
25. Значение идиомы wiener roast[wiener roast] or [hot dog roast] {n.} A party where frankfurtersare cooked and eaten over an outdoor fire. For his birthday party, John had a wiener roast in his backyard. Mary’s Girl Scout troophad a hot dog roast on their overnight hike....
26. Перевод слова agreeAgree — соглашаться Перевод слова To agree on conditions — оговорить условия to agree to an exchange — соглашаться на обмен to agree reluctantly — неохотно соглашаться to agree on all points — договориться по всем пунктам All Agree. Все согласны. I Agree with you. Я с вами согласен. Agreed! Разг. решено!, по рукам! We ... Читать далее...
27. Значение идиомы plan on[plan on] {v.} 1. To have the plan of; have in mind. — Used with averbal noun. I plan on going to the movies after I finish myhomework. Mary was planning on seeing John at the baseball game. Syn.: FIGURE ON. 2. To think you will do or have; be sure about;expect. I’m hoping to ... Читать далее...
28. Значение идиомы go to bat for[go to bat for] {v. phr.}, {informal} To help out in trouble orneed; give aid to. Everybody else thought Billy had broken thewindow, but Tom went to bat for him. Mary went to bat for the newclub program. Syn.: STAND UP FOR....
29. Значение идиомы throw a party[throw a party] {v. phr.}, {informal} To hold a party; have aparty. The club is throwing a party in the high school gym Saturdaynight. The Seniors threw a masquerade party on Halloween....
30. Значение идиомы go to the trouble[go to the trouble] or [take the trouble] {v. phr.} To make troubleor extra work for yourself; bother. John told Mr. Brown not to goto the trouble of driving him home. Since your aunt took thetrouble to get you a nice birthday present, the least you can do is tothank her. Compare: PUT OUT....
31. Значение идиомы touch to the quick[touch to the quick] {v. phr.} To hurt someone’s feelings verydeeply; offend. His remark about her lack of education touched herto the quick....
32. Значение идиомы second sight[second sight] {n. phr.} Intuition; prescience; clairvoyance. Some police departments employ psychics to find missing persons orobjects as they are said to have second sight....
33. Значение идиомы have it[have it] {v. phr.} 1. To hear or get news; understand. I haveit on the best authority that we will be paid for our work next week. 2. To do something in a certain way. Make up your mind, because youcan’t have it both ways. You must either stay home or come with us. Bobby ... Читать далее...
34. Значение идиомы take aim[take aim] {v. phr.} To get ready to hit, throw at, or shoot at bysighting carefully. When the captain orders «Take aim,» raise yourgun to your shoulder and sight along the barrel at the target. Before the hunter could take aim, the deer jumped out of sight....
35. Значение идиомы work out[work out] {v. phr.} 1. To find an answer to. John worked outhis math problems all by himself. Mary had trouble getting alongwith her roommate, but they worked it out. Compare: FIGURE OUT. 2. Toplan; develop. Mary worked out a beautiful design for a sweater. Alice worked out a new hair-do. 3. To accomplish; arrange. ... Читать далее...
36. Перевод слова guessGuess — гадать, догадываться, предполагать Перевод слова Scientific guess — научное предположение guess who did it! — догадайтесь, кто это сделал! I can guess your answer — я предвижу ваш ответ We may only Guess when it all began. Можно только догадываться, когда все это началось. I’d Guess she is thirty-something. Ей, наверное, немного за ... Читать далее...
37. Значение идиомы hen party[hen party] {n. phr.}, {informal} A party to which only women orgirls are invited. The sorority gave a hen party for its members. Contrast: STAG PARTY. See: GO STAG....
38. Значение идиомы quick study[quick study] {n. phr.} One who acquires new skills and habits inrecord time. Sue is new at her job but people have confidence inher because she is a quick study....
39. Значение идиомы bubble trouble[bubble trouble] {n.}, {slang}, {citizen’s band radio jargon} Tire trouble, flat tire. The eighteen wheeler ahead of me seems to have bubble trouble....
40. Значение идиомы out of sight, out of mind[out of sight, out of mind] If one doesn’t see something for anextended period of time, one tends to forget about it. — A proverb. After Caroline moved out of town, Ray soon found other women to date. As the saying goes, «out of sight, out of mind.»...