Значение идиомы at large

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1. Education in Australia – Образование в Австралии There exists a centralized national system of education in Australia. The top of this system is the Federal Ministry of Education. But there are still many differences in the structure and the curricula of schools in different states. There exist two types of schools in the country: state schools and private schools. Tuition in state […]...
2. Значение идиомы by and large [by and large] {adv. phr.} As it most often happens; more often than not; usually; mostly. There were bad days, but it was a pleasant summer, by and large. By and large, women can bear pain better than men. Syn.: FOR THE MOST PART, ON THE WHOLE....
3. Перевод слова large Large – большой, крупный Перевод слова Large powers – широкие полномочия large discretion – большая свобода действий large population – большое население Ours is a Large family. Наша семья большая. He hooked a Large fish. Он поймал крупную рыбу. She works for a Large firm. Она работает в большой фирме....
4. Перевод идиомы by and large, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: by and large Перевод: в общем, в целом, обычно Пример: By and large, we had a good meeting even though it was very short. В целом собрание было хорошее, хотя и короткое....
5. Значение идиомы large order [large order] {n. phr.} Difficult job; a difficult task to fulfill. It is a large order to educate three children in college at thesame time. Compare: TALL ORDER....
6. Перевод идиомы at large / on the loose, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: at large / on the loose Перевод: на свободе, на воле Пример: The criminal was at large for many months. Преступник был на свободе много месяцев. The zoo animals were on the loose for three hours before the zookeeper discovered their escape. Животные из зоопарка были на свободе три часа, перед тем, как работник […]...
7. Перевод слова representative Representative – представитель; представляющий, изображающий Перевод слова Representatives of the press – представители прессы representatives at a convention – делегаты съезда books representative of pastoral life – книги, изображающие сельскую жизнь Detroit is a Representative American city. Детройт – типичный американский город. Do you know who your Representatives are? Вы знаете кто ваши представители? Our […]...
8. Homecoming Fall is once again Upon us, and that means that Homecoming celebrations are Just around the corner. Homecoming is an American tradition each September and October for high schools and colleges where they celebrate their School spirit with a football game and other celebrations. I remember the homecoming events when I was in school. First, […]...
9. Перевод слова senior Senior – старший, старейший, пожилой Перевод слова The senior class – последний год обучения senior common room – профессорская senior man – пожилой человек, She is five years my Senior. Она старше меня на пять лет. All Senior management were told to leave. Все высшее руководство попросили уйти. She was his Senior in rank. Она […]...
10. The US Congress The Congress of the United States is composed of two houses: the Senate and the House of Representatives. The Senate represents the states. Each state is granted at least one representative in the House. The remainder are apportioned among the states according to their population. The Senate of US is composed of one hundred members […]...
11. Значение идиомы at a time [at a time] {adv. phr.} At once; at one time; in one group or unit; together. He checked them off one at a time as they came in. He ran up the steps two at a time. See: EVERY OTHER. They showed up for class three and four at a time....
12. Our school В топике Наша школа я рассказываю о своей школе-лицее, в которой учатся более 1200 учеников. Я подробно описываю классные комнаты для учеников начальных и старших классов, о расположении кабинета директора, тренажерного зала, мастерских для девочек и мальчиков, компьютерного класса, библиотеки, столовой и спортивного зала. Наша школа хорошо оснащена магнитофонами и проигрывателями, а кабинеты химии, физики […]...
13. Значение идиомы round robin [round robin] {n. phr.} 1. Something written, especially a requestor protest that is signed by a group of people. – Often used like anadjective. The people in our neighborhood are sending a round robinto the Air Force to protest the noise the jet planes make flying overour houses. 2. A letter written by a group […]...
14. A woman strode angrily into the large A woman strode angrily into the large drug-store-cum-general-store, slapped a package on the counter, and loudly expressed her dissatisfaction. The clerk asked, “What’s the problem? Wouldn’t your cat eat them?” The woman’s eyes got very large, and she whispered, “Do you mean to tell me that Pussy Treats are meant for ‘cats’?”...
15. Перевод слова junior Junior – младший, юношеский Перевод слова Robert Browning junior – Роберт Браунинг сын John Smith junior – Джон Смит младший junior library – библиотека для юношества junior assistant – помощник библиотекаря He is Junior to me by three years. Он младше меня на три года. She had been in the afternoon to the chemist’s to […]...
16. Renting an Apartment Heather: Hi, are you the Apartment manager? I saw the Vacancy sign outside and I’m looking for an apartment. Sam: Yes, I’m Sam. We have one Unit available right now. When are you looking To move in? Heather: The Lease on my apartment Is up soon, so I’d like to move in The first of […]...
17. Перевод идиомы to a great extent / to a large extent, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: to a great extent / to a large extent Перевод: главным образом; в основном; в значительной степени Пример: To a great extent everybody in the town has been informed of the new parking regulations. Почти всех в городе предупредили о новых правилах дорожного движения....
18. My school (3) В топике Моя школа (3) я рассказываю об истории школы №1226 в Лефортово, где в настоящее время мы изучаем несколько предметов на английском языке, например, английскую и американскую литературу. В этом топике я даю описание нашей школы и описание школьного графика. Выполнение домашнего задания занимает много времени, ведь надо выучить много предметов. Многие ученики не […]...
19. School Education in the USA The federal government pays little attention to school education in the USA. There is neither a uniform school system in the USA, nor a uniform curriculum. Each state has its own system of schools. But there are some common features in the organization of school education in the country. Schools in the USA can be […]...
20. Плюсы и минусы жизни в больших городах/ Pros And Cons Of Living In Large Cities На английском языке Перевод на русский язык Pros And Cons Of Living In Large Cities Плюсы и минусы жизни в больших городах People living in the countryside normally dream of moving to large cities. And vice versa, those who live in the city are trying to find some peace and quiet in smaller towns or […]...
21. Значение идиомы third class [third class] {n.} 1. The third best or highest group; the classnext after the second class. Mary won the pie-making contest in thethird class, for the youngest girls. 2. Mail that is printed, otherthan magazines and newspapers that are published regularly, andpackages that are not sealed and weigh less than a pound. Thecompany uses third […]...
22. Перевод слова unit Unit – единица, часть, элемент, блок Перевод слова The metre is a unit of length – метр – единица длины power unit – силовой агрегат power supply unit – блок питания The Unit of activity is the curie. Единица измерения радиоактивности – кюри. She lived in one Unit of a triplex. Она жила в одном […]...
23. Schooling in the United States Americans have shown a great concern for education since early colonial times. Today, there are some 43 million pupils and students in public schools at the elementary and secondary levels, and another 6 million in private schools throughout the country. The USA does not have a national system of education. The function of the Federal […]...
24. The manager of a large city zoo was drafting a letter to order The manager of a large city zoo was drafting a letter to order a pair of animals. He sat at his computer and typed the following sentence: “I would like to place an order for two mongooses, to be delivered at your earliest convenience.” He stared at the screen, focusing on that odd word mongooses. […]...
25. Значение идиомы second class [second class] {n.} 1. The second best or highest group; the classnext after the first. Joe was good enough in arithmetic to be putin the second class but was not good enough for the first. Compare:FIRST CLASS. 2. The place or quarters, especially on a ship, train, orairplane which people travel who pay the next […]...
26. Schools in England English educational system is quite different from what we have in Russia. It is class-divided. There some state schools and some private ones. State schools are infant, junior or secondary. British boys and girls begin to go to school at the age of 5. They draw pictures, sing songs, listen to the stories and tales. […]...
27. Значение идиомы to-be [to-be] {adj.} That is going to be; about to become. – Used afterthe noun it modifies. Bob kissed his bride-to-be. The principalof the high school greeted the high school students-to-be on theirlast day in junior high....
28. Значение идиомы flunk out [flunk out] {v. phr.} To have to withdraw from school or collegebecause of too many failing grades. Fred flunked out of collegeduring his junior year....
29. Jules Verne Jules Verne was born in 1828 in France. Young Jules was interested in machinery, sailing and writing. Together with his brother Paul, he explored the river near their home in an old sailboat. Jules’ father was a lawyer and he wanted his son to continue his career. So Jules was sent to Paris to study […]...
30. A small boy was lost at a large shopping mall A small boy was lost at a large shopping mall. He approached a uniformed policeman and said, “I’ve lost my dad!” The cop asked, “What’s he like?” The little boy replied, “Beer and women with big tits.”...
31. Значение идиомы have two strikes against one [have two strikes against one] or [have two strikes on one] {v. phr.}, {informal} To have things working against you; be hindered inseveral ways; be in a difficult situation; be unlikely to succeed. Children from the poorest parts of a city often have two strikesagainst them before they enter school. George has two strikesagainst him […]...
32. Значение идиомы en masse [en masse] {adv. phr.} As a group; in one big mass or group. – Usedafter the word it modifies. The school turned out en masse to cheerthe returning astronaut....
33. Значение идиомы senior citizen [senior citizen] {n.} An older person, often one who has retiredfrom active work or employment. Mrs. North, the history teacher, isa senior citizen....
34. An elderly woman entered a large furniture store An elderly woman entered a large furniture store and was greeted by a much younger salesman. “Is there something in particular I can show you?” he asked. “Yes, I want to buy a sexual sofa.” “You mean a sectional sofa,” he suggested. “Sectional schmectional.” she bitterly retorted. “All I want is an occasional piece in […]...
35. Students suspended for riding horses to school Pranks become more common as the school year wraps up for many students. This 2015 story is going viral after being posted on Reddit this week. Two high school seniors were suspended after they rode horses to school as part of “No Vehicle to School Day.” The decision to not use vehicles to get to […]...
36. The US Congress – Конгресс США The Congress of the United States is composed of two houses: the Senate and the House of Representatives. The Senate represents the states. Each state is guarantied at least one representative in the House. The remainder are apportioned among the states according to their population. The Senate of US is composed of one hundred members […]...
37. A large difference A man went to the doctor’s. The doctor came in and said, “Well, I’ve got some good news and some bad news. The bad news is that you have an inoperable brain tumor. The good news is our hospital has just been certified to do brain transplants and there has been an accident right out […]...
38. Значение идиомы talent scout [talent scout] {n. phr.} A person employed by a large organizationto seek out promising and gifted individuals. Gordon has beenworking as a talent scout for a television program. Compare: HEADHUNTING....
39. Getting Political Support Helen: Okay, your schedule today is very busy. First, you’re meeting with a group of Constituents concerned about the environment. Then, you’re speaking to a group of factory workers. At noon, you’ll be having lunch with a group of High-power donors. Mikhail: When I Signed on as a candidate, I had no idea I’d have […]...
40. Значение идиомы along for the ride [along for the ride] {adv. phr.}, {informal} Being in a group for the fun or the credit without doing any of the work. He wants no members in his political party who are just along for the ride....