Значение идиомы at issue

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1. Перевод слова issueIssue — издание, выпуск; вопрос, проблема Перевод слова The issue of an order — издание приказа the issue of stamps — выпуск марок major international issues — важнейшие международные проблемы controversial issue — спорный вопрос A new coin was Issued. Была пущена в обращение новая монета. This is a life-and-death Issue. Это вопрос жизни и ... Читать далее...
2. Значение идиомы take issue with[take issue with] {v. phr.} To be openly against; speak against;disagree with. He thought his boss was wrong but was afraid to takeissue with him on the matter....
3. Значение идиомы in question[in question] {adj. phr.} 1. In doubt; in dispute; being arguedabout or examined. I know Bill would he a good captain for theteam. That is not in question. But does he want to be captain? Contrast: BEYOND QUESTION. 2. Under discussion; being talked orthought about. The girls in question are not in school today. On ... Читать далее...
4. Значение идиомы of age[of age] {adj. phr.} 1a. Old enough to be allowed to do or managesomething. Mary will be of driving age on her next birthday. Contrast: OVER AGE, UNDER AGE. 1b. Old enough to vote; having theprivileges of adulthood. The age at which one is considered of ageto vote, or of age to buy alcoholic drinks, ... Читать далее...
5. Перевод слова disputeDispute — диспут, спор; обсуждать, оспаривать Перевод слова Matter in dispute — предмет спора bitter dispute — острая полемика to dispute a question — обсуждать вопрос Her honesty was never Disputed. Ее честность никогда не подвергалась сомнению. Nobody Disputed that Davey was clever. Никто не подвергал сомнению тот факт, что Деви умен. They could not ... Читать далее...
6. Значение идиомы battle of nerves[battle of nerves] {n. phr.} A contest of wills during which the parties do not fight physically but try to wear each other out. It has been a regular battle of nerves to get the new program accepted at the local state university. See: WAR OF NERVES....
7. Значение идиомы favorite son[favorite son] {n.} A man supported by his home state forPresident. At a national convention, states often vote for theirfavorite sons first; then they change and vote for another man....
8. Перевод слова revolutionaryRevolutionary — революционный Перевод слова Revolutionary junta — революционная хунта revolutionary change — революционное изменение revolutionary epoch — революционный период Genius usually follows a Revolutionary path. Гений, как правило, идет революционным путем. The new cancer drug is a Revolutionary breakthrough. Новый препарат от рака является революционным прорывом. She looks more like a farmer’s wife than ... Читать далее...
9. Значение идиомы on trial[on trial] {adv.} or {adj. phr.} 1. For testing or trying out for atime before making a decision. I was lucky that I had bought themachine on trial because I didn’t like it and was able to return it. Mother bought a new dishwasher on trial and was trying it outbefore deciding whether to keep ... Читать далее...
10. Значение идиомы open-door policy[open-door policy] {n. phr.} A policy that states that newcomersare welcome to join the company, firm, or country in question. During the nineteenth century the United States had an open-doorpolicy regarding immigration....
11. Значение идиомы hammer out[hammer out] {v.} 1. To write or produce by hard work. ThePresident sat at his desk till midnight hammering out his speech forthe next day. 2. To remove, change, or work out by discussion anddebate; debate and agree on. Mrs. Brown and Mrs. Greenhave hammered out their difference of opinion. The club membershave hammered out ... Читать далее...
12. Значение идиомы take the fifth[take the fifth] {v. phr.}, {informal} 1. Taking refuge behind theFifth Amendment of the Constitution of the United States whichguarantees any witness the right not to incriminate himself whiletestifying at a trial. Alger Hiss took the Fifth when asked whetherhe was a member of the Communist Party. 2. Not to answer any questionin an informal ... Читать далее...
13. Значение идиомы middle-of-the-road[middle-of-the-road] {adj.} Favoring action halfway between twoopposite movements or ideas; with ideas halfway between two oppositesides; seeing good on both sides. The men who wrote theConstitution followed a middle-of-the-road plan on whether greaterpower belonged to the United States government or to the separatestates. Senator Jones favors a middle-of-the-road policy in thelabor-management dispute....
14. Значение идиомы in dispute[in dispute] {adj. phr.} Disagreed about; being argued. Thepenalty ordered by the referee was in dispute by one of the teams. Everyone in the clans wanted to say something about the subject indispute....
15. Значение идиомы open question[open question] {n. phr.} A debatable issue. Whether assistedsuicide is legal and moral or not is still an open question, recentpublicity on the matter notwithstanding....
16. The Civil WarИз топика о гражданской войне в США вы узнаете за что боролись каждая из сторон и кто победил в этой войне. Одной из главных причин войны был вопрос по освобождению чернокожих рабов. Президент Линкольн даровал свободу чернокожим рабам 1 января 1983 года. Официально война закончилась 1 апреля 1865 года. The purpose of the Civil War ... Читать далее...
17. Значение идиомы trial and error[trial and error] {n.} A way of solving problems by tryingdifferent possible solutions until you find one that works. Johnfound the short circuit by trial and error. The only way Tom couldsolve the algebra problem was by the method of trial and error....
18. Значение идиомы show of hands[show of hands] {n. phr.} An open vote during a meeting when thosewho vote «yes» and those who vote «no» hold up their hands to becounted. The chairman said, «I’d like to see a show of hands ifwe’re ready for the vote.»...
19. Перевод слова debateDebate — дебаты, дискуссия; обсуждать, спорить Перевод слова Contentious debate — острая дискуссия to moderate debate — председательствовать to debate a bill — обсуждать законопроект We Debated what to do. Мы обсуждали, что делать. I’m still Debating what to do. Я еще не решил, как поступить. He agreed to join the Debate. Он согласился присоединиться ... Читать далее...
20. Значение идиомы trial balloon[trial balloon] {n.} A hint about a plan of action that is givenout to find out what people will say. John mentioned the classpresidency to Bill as a trial balloon to see if Bill might beinterested in running. The editorial was a trial balloon to testthe public’s reaction to a change in the school day....
21. Перевод слова agreementAgreement — согласие, соглашение, договор Перевод слова Collective agreement — коллективный договор as part of the agreement — в рамках соглашения to conclude an agreement — заключить договор, соглашение I thought we had an Agreement. Я думал, мы договорились. They had an unwritten Agreement. У них был негласный договор. He nodded his head in Agreement. ... Читать далее...
22. Перевод слова trialTrial — испытание, проба, пробный; суд Перевод слова A blind clinical trial — клиническое испытание trial run — испытательный пробег trial period — испытательный срок state trial — суд над государственным преступником Her Trial will be public. Судебное разбирательство по ее делу будет открытым. He was on Trial for murder. Его судили за убийство. I ... Читать далее...
23. President precedentDifference Between a Bad *President* and a Bad *Precedent* … BAD *PRECEDENT: Tipper: «How does it feel to be the big man, Hon?» Al: «Well Tip, it took 17 lawsuits and 18 months of election recounts, but I’d do it all again.» … BAD *PRESIDENT: Mr. Bush, repeat after me. I do solemnly swear — ... Читать далее...
24. Значение идиомы half the battle[half the battle] {n. phr.} A large part of the work. When youwrite an essay for class, making the outline is half the battle. To see your faults and decide to change is half the battle ofself-improvement....
25. Перевод слова contestContest — состязание, конкурс Перевод слова To enter a contest — вступить в спор, вступить в дискуссию beauty contest — конкурс красоты close contest — состязание равных соперников The Contest between capitalism and socialism is over. Противоборство капитализма и социализма закончилось. His brothers are Contesting the will. Его братья оспаривают завещание. Will you enter the ... Читать далее...
26. Перевод идиомы reach an agreement / come to an agreement, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: reach an agreement / come to an agreement Перевод: прийти к соглашению Пример: The city was not able to reach an agreement on where to build the new subway line. Город не мог прийти к согласию относительно того, где строить новую линию метро....
27. Значение идиомы question[question] See: BEG THE QUESTION, BESIDE THE POINT or BESIDE THEQUESTION, BEYOND QUESTION also WITHOUT QUESTION, CALL IN QUESTION, INQUESTION, INTO QUESTION, OUT OF THE QUESTION, POP THE QUESTION....
28. Перевод слова voteVote — голосование, голос Перевод слова Voice vote — устное голосование rollcall vote — поименное голосование casting vote — решающий голос Let’s have a Vote on it. Давайте проголосуем. This website was Voted the Best Site of the Month. Этот веб-сайт был признан лучшим сайтом месяца. Did you Vote in the last election? Ты голосовал ... Читать далее...
29. Значение идиомы sign up[sign up] {v.} 1. To promise to do something by signing your name;join; sign an agreement. We will not have the picnic unless morepeople sign up. John wants to sign up for the contest. MissCarter has signed up to be the chaperone at the dance. 2. To writethe name of to be in an activity; ... Читать далее...
30. Значение идиомы beg the question[beg the question] {v. phr.}, {literary} To accept as true something that is still being argued about, before it is proved true; avoid or not answer a question or problem. The girls asked Miss Smith if they should wear formal dresses to the party; Miss Smith said they were begging the question because they didn’t ... Читать далее...
31. Значение идиомы and how![and how!] {interj.}, {informal} Yes, that is certainly right! — Used for emphatic agreement. «Did you see the game?» «And how!» «Isn’t Mary pretty?» «And how she is!» Syn.: YOU BET, YOU SAID IT. Compare: BUT GOOD....
32. Значение идиомы down east[down east] or [Down East] {n.} The northeast coastal part of the United States and part of Canada; especially: the coastal parts of Maine. Many people in Boston like to go down east for their summer vacation. Compare: I WOULDN’T DO IT FOR A FARM DOWN EAST....
33. 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...
34. Значение идиомы string up[string up] {v.}, {slang} To put a rope around the neck of a personand choke him to death; hang. The posse strung up the rustlerwithout a trial. Compare: NECKTIE PARTY....
35. Значение идиомы vote one out[vote one out] {v. phr.} To terminate one’s elected office bycasting a negative vote about that person, mostly so that someone else might occupy the same position. Congressman Smith was voted out last November in favor ofCongresswoman Bradley....
36. Hiding from the PoliceI read an article in the newspaper this morning about a man who had been On the lam for 12 years. He was Wanted by the police because they believed he had committed a murder. But before the man could go to trial, he Bolted and left the country. He has been on the “Most ... Читать далее...
37. Значение идиомы at one[at one] {adj. phr.} 1. In union or harmony; in agreement or sympathy. Not usually used informally. He felt at one with all the poets who have sung of love. 2. Of the same opinion, in agreement. Husband and wife were at one on everything but money. Contrast: AT ODDS....
38. Перевод идиомы vote of thanks, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: vote of thanks Перевод: благодарная речь (организатору чего-либо, выступающему, и т. д.) Пример: The speaker received a vote of thanks from the audience. Слушатели поблагодарили выступающего....
39. Перевод слова battleBattle — битва, сражение Перевод слова Battle alarm — боевая тревога battle area — поле боя the battle of life — борьба за существование Her son was killed in Battle. Ее сын был убит в сражении. She had Battled against cancer. Она сражались против рака. Firefighters Battled the flames. Пожарные боролись с пламенем....
40. Значение идиомы up in the air[up in the air] {adj.} or {adv. phr.} 1. {informal} In great angeror excitement. My father went straight up in the air when he heardI damaged the car. The Jones family are all up in the air becausethey are taking a trip around the world. Compare: HIT THE CEILING, BLOW A FUSE. 2. also [in ... Читать далее...