Значение идиомы base

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1. Значение идиомы load the bases[load the bases] or [fill the bases] {v. phr.} To get men on allthree bases in baseball. The Mets loaded the bases with two singlesand a base on balls. Don hit a home run with the bases loaded....
2. Значение идиомы get to first base[get to first base] or [reach first base] {v. phr.} To make a goodstart; really begin; succeed, Joe had a long paper to write forhistory class, but when the teacher asked for it, Joe hadn’t got tofirst base yet. Suppose Sam falls in love with Betty. Can he evenget to first base with her? George ... Читать далее...
3. Значение идиомы base on balls[base on balls] {n.} First base given to a baseball batter who is pitched four balls outside of the strike zone. He was a good judge of pitchers and often received bases on balls....
4. Значение идиомы first base[first base] {n. phr.} 1. The base that must be touched first by abaseball player after batting. He got to first base on four balls. 2. See: GET TO FIRST BASE....
5. Значение идиомы off base[off base] {adj. phr.}, {informal} Not agreeing with fact; wrong. The idea that touching a toad causes warts is off base. When Tomsaid that the teacher’s explanation did not agree with the book, theteacher was embarrassed at being caught off base....
6. Перевод слова baseBase — основа, базис Перевод слова Mountain base — подножие горы base of the skull — основание черепа base motives — низменные побуждения One should always Base one’s opinion on facts. Всегда следует основывать свое мнение на фактах. Taxation is Based on income. Размер налога определяется доходом. Vodka is the Base for many cocktails. Водка ... Читать далее...
7. Значение идиомы not to get to first base[not to get to first base] {v. phr.} To fail to make initialprogress; have no success at all. I tried various ways to make Maryinterested in me as a potential husband, but I couldn ‘t even get tofirst base....
8. Значение идиомы touch base with[touch base with] {v. phr.} To confer or consult with one. Before we make a decision, I’d like to touch base with our financialdepartment....
9. Перевод идиомы touch base (with someone), значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: touch base (with someone) Перевод: поговорить с кем-либо (как правило, недолго, поверхностно) Пример: I plan to touch base with my cousin before I go to the wedding next week. Я собираюсь переговорить со своим двоюродным братом перед тем, как отправиться на свадьбу на следующей неделе....
10. Landing at a hidden military baseYou’ve all heard of the Air Force’s ultra-high-security, super-secret base in Nevada, known simply as «Area 51?» Well, late one afternoon, the Air Force folks out at Area 51 were very surprised to see a Cessna landing at their «secret» base. They immediately impounded the aircraft and hauled the pilot into an interrogation room. The ... Читать далее...
11. Значение идиомы first[first] See: AT FIRST BLUSH, AT FIRST SIGHT, CAST THE FIRST STONE, GET TO FIRST BASE or REACH FIRST BASE, IN THE FIRST PLACE, OF THEFIRST WATER....
12. Значение идиомы get a load of[get a load of] {v. phr.}, {slang} 1. To take a good look at; see — Often used to show surprise oradmiration. Get a load of that pretty girl! Get a load ofDick’s new car! Compare: LOOK OVER. 2. To listen to carefully or withinterest, especially exciting news. — Often used as a command: Get ... Читать далее...
13. Standardized Guide to the BasesDo you remember middle school/junior high/high school? If so, do you remember talking about ‘the bases’ with your friends? «Yeah man, at the dance, X and Y went behind the gym and they got to second base!» Well that was cool and all, but what the hell was second base? Tongue kissing? Up the shirt? ... Читать далее...
14. Перевод слова loadLoad — загрузка, груз, ноша, грузить Перевод слова To bear a heavy load — нести тяжелый груз pile bears load — свая несет нагрузку to load a camera — зарядить фотоаппарат working load — рабочая нагрузка His Load impeded him. Ноша обременяла его. He Loaded his gun carefully Он осторожно зарядил свое ружье. It took ... Читать далее...
15. Shortly after being assigned to a new base, a LieutenantShortly after being assigned to a new base, a Lieutenant and his wife were invited to the Colonel’s home for an evening of bridge. The Lieutenant was partnered with the Colonel’s wife and vice versa. After many hands, the Lieutenant excused himself to use the toilet, but accidentally left the door ajar. When the sound ... Читать далее...
16. Reporting a Stolen CarKenji: Hello, my car was Stolen and I want to report it. Officer: Where was it when it was stolen? Kenji: It was parked outside of my apartment building. I went outside this morning to drive to work, and it was gone. Officer: Okay, you need to fill out this form. Put down the Make ... Читать далее...
17. Значение идиомы take a load off one’s feet[take a load off one’s feet] {v. phr.} To alleviate one’s fatigue By sitting down during some taxing work. «You’ve been standingthere for hours, Jake,» John said. «Why don’t you take a load off yourfeet?»...
18. Перевод идиомы get a load of someone or something, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: get a load of someone or something Идиома: get a load of someone or something разг. Перевод: хорошо взглянуть на кого-либо или что-либо; обратить внимание на кого-либо или что-либо Пример: «Get a load of that man over there with the four dogs.» Обратите внимание на того человека вон там с четырьмя собаками....
19. Значение идиомы pick off[pick off] {v.} 1. To pull off; remove with the fingers. Hepicked off the burs that had stuck to his overcoat. 2. To shoot, oneat a time; knock down one by one. The sniper picked off the slowersoldiers as they came out into the road. 3. To catch a base runneroff base by throwing the ... Читать далее...
20. BaseballBaseball is a nine-a-side game played with bat, ball, and glove, mainly in the U. S. A. Teams consist of a pitcher and catcher, called the battery, first, second, and third basemen, and shortstop, called the infield, and right, centre, and left fielders, called the outfield. Substitute players may enter the game at any time, ... Читать далее...
21. Baseball — БейсболBaseball is a nine-a-side game played with bat, ball, and glove, mainly in the U. S. A. Teams consist of a pitcher and catcher, called the battery, first, second, and third basemen, and shortstop, called the infield, and right, centre, and left fielders, called the outfield. Substitute players may enter the game at any time, ... Читать далее...
22. Значение идиомы fill up[fill up] or [fill it up] or [fill her up] {v. phr.} To fillentirely. . When the attendant asked Andrew how much gas he wanted in the tank, Andrew replied, «Fill her up.»...
23. Значение идиомы fill one’s shoes[fill one’s shoes] {v. phr.} To take the place of another and do aswell; to substitute satisfactorily for. When Jack got hurt, thecoach had nobody to fill his shoes. Joe hopes to fill his father’sshoes. See: IN ONE’S SHOES....
24. Значение идиомы bring in[bring in] {v.} In baseball: To enable men on base to score, score. Dick’s hit brought in both base runners. A walk and a triple brought in a run in the third inning....
25. Значение идиомы wild pitch[wild pitch] {n.} A pitch in baseball that is so high, so low, orso far from the plate that the catcher cannot catch it and a baserunner can move to the next base. The runner went to second base ona wild pitch....
26. Значение идиомы have one’s fill[have one’s fill] {v. phr.} To be satisfied; be surfeited; beoverindulged. Howard says he’s had his fill of expensive golftournaments in Europe....
27. Значение идиомы out of reach[out of reach] {adv. phr.} Unreachable; unattainable;unobtainable. Sam wanted to be a United States senator but he cameto realize that such a dream was out of his reach....
28. Перевод слова reachReach — достигать, протягивать Перевод слова To reach forth one’s arms — простирать руки a tree reaches its boughs towards the light — дерево тянет ветви к свету to reach middle age — достичь среднего возраста to reach a conclusion — прийти к заключению There was no time for me to Reach for my gun. ... Читать далее...
29. Значение идиомы fill in[fill in] {v.} 1. To write words needed in blanks; put in; fill. You should fill in all the blanks on an application for a job. 2.{informal} To tell what you should know. The new boy didn’t knowthe rules so Bob filled him in. The teacher filled in Mary aboutclass work done while she was ... Читать далее...
30. Значение идиомы lock the barn door after the horse is stolen[lock the barn door after the horse is stolen] To be careful or tryto make something safe when it is too late. — A proverb. After Maryfailed the examination, she said she would study hard after that. Shewanted to lock the barn door after the horse was stolen....
31. Значение идиомы fill the gap[fill the gap] {v. phr.} To supply a missing piece ofinformation; provide a clue during the course of solving a mystery. Sherlock Holmes said, «These fingerprints are bound to fill the gapin our investigation.»...
32. Значение идиомы force play[force play] or [force-out] {n.} A play in baseball in which arunner is out because he does not run to the next base before thefielder with the ball touches the base. Bob was out at second basewhen Joe hit into a force play....
33. Значение идиомы home run[home run] {n.} A hit in baseball that allows the batter to runaround all the bases and score a run. Frank hit a home run over theleft field wall in the second inning....
34. Перевод идиомы out of reach, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: out of reach Перевод: вне досягаемости Пример: The top of the bookshelf was out of reach and I could not get the dictionary easily. Верхняя полка была вне моей досягаемости, и мне сложно было достать словарь....
35. 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...
36. Значение идиомы gas up[gas up] {v.}, {informal} 1. To fill the gasoline tank of. Themechanics gassed up the planes for their long trip. 2. To fill thetank with gasoline. The big truck stopped at the filling stationand gassed up....
37. Перевод слова fillFill — наполнять, заправлять, переполнять Перевод слова Water filled the pool — вода наполнила бассейн fish filled the rivers — реки были полны рыбы to fill a bucket with water — налить полное ведро воды to fill a page with writing — исписать страницу I’ve eaten my Fill. Я наелся. The hall soon Filled. Зал ... Читать далее...
38. Перевод идиомы reach a compromise, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: reach a compromise Перевод: найти компромисс Пример: The company tried very hard to reach a compromise with the workers. Компания очень старалась найти компромисс со своими работниками....
39. Перевод идиомы fill someone’s shoes, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: fill someone’s shoes Перевод: занять чье-либо место, заменить кого-либо Пример: Although he is a good supervisor, he is unable to fill the shoes of those who came before him. Хотя он и хороший надзиратель, он не в состоянии заменить тех, кто был до него....
40. 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....