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1. Перевод слова discipline Discipline – дисциплина, обучение Перевод слова To keep children under discipline – держать детей в руках to enforce discipline – вводить жесткую дисциплину violation of discipline – нарушение порядка intellectual discipline – тренировка ума I’m trying to Discipline myself to eat less. Я пытаюсь дисциплинировать себя, чтобы меньше есть. Parents must Discipline their children. Родители […]...
2. Перевод слова graduate Graduate – выпускник (университета); окончить (учебное заведение) Перевод слова He is an Oxford graduate – он окончил Оксфордский университет to graduate from Harvard – окончить Гарвардский университет to graduate with honors – заканчивать с отличием to graduate from high school – закончить среднюю школу He is taking Graduate classes at the university. Он принимает выпускные […]...
3. Значение идиомы nothing succeeds like success [nothing succeeds like success] Success in one thing makes successin other things easier; people like a successful person. – A proverb. The girls all like Bob because he is football captain. Nothingsucceeds like success....
4. Перевод слова undergo Undergo – испытывать, подвергаться Перевод слова To undergo an operation – подвергнуться операции to undergo hardships – терпеть лишения to undergo an ordeal – подвергнуться суровому испытанию He Underwent a great change. Он очень изменился. His views Underwent a very thorough change in course of time. Его взгляды сильно изменились с течением времени. They Underwent […]...
5. Значение идиомы rate with someone [rate with someone] {v. phr.} To be esteemed highly by another. The professor really rates with both the graduate students and theundergraduates....
6. Dropping Out of College Aaron: Mom, I have something to tell you and you’re not going to like it. Margo: What is it? Aaron: I’m Dropping out of college. I want to get out into The real world and get a job. I’m wasting time in school. Margo: You’ll get a better job if you stay in school and […]...
7. After their love-making session the young bride asks her husband After their love-making session the young bride asks her husband “Was making love to me really the same as making love to Marilyn Monroe?” “Yes, she’s dead to!””Was making love to me really the same as making love to Marilyn Monroe?” “Yes, she’s dead to!”...
8. Значение идиомы shudder to think [shudder to think] {v. phr.} To be afraid; hate to think aboutsomething. The professor is so strict I shudder to think what hisfinal exam questions will be like....
9. MD Qs and As What does a graduate student with a science degree ask? “Why does it work?” What does a graduate student with an engineering degree ask? “How does it work?” What does a graduate student with an accounting degree ask? “How much will it cost?” What does a graduate student with a liberal arts degree ask? “Do […]...
10. Перевод слова strict Strict – строгий, точный Перевод слова The strict truth – истинная правда the strict import of the word – точное значение слова to give strict orders – приказывать строго-настрого The doctor enjoined a Strict diet. Доктор предписал строгую диету. The army has a Strict code of conduct. В армии строгие правила поведения. Mike had had […]...
11. 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....
12. Значение идиомы proof of the pudding is in the eating [proof of the pudding is in the eating] Only through actualexperience can the value of something be tested. – A proverb. Hewas intrigued by the ads about the new high mileage sports cars.”Drive one, sir,” the salesman said. “The proof of the pudding is inthe eating.”...
13. Making Soups and Stews Charlotte: Mmm, something smells good. Mohamed: Hey, put down that Lid! Charlotte: Sorry, I just wanted to see what you’re making. Mohamed: I’m making chicken Soup. Charlotte: I’m really in the mood for a Hearty stew. There’s nothing more Appetizing on a cold day than a good stew. Mohamed: Right, well, this is a simple […]...
14. Значение идиомы make time [make time] {v. phr.}, {slang} 1. To be successful in arriving at adesignated place in short or good time. We’re supposed to be thereat 6 P. M., and it’s only 5:30 – we’re making good time. 2. To besuccessful in making sexual advances to someone. Joe sure is makingtime with Sue, isn’t he?...
15. Значение идиомы death on [death on] {adj. phr.}, {informal} 1. Very successful in meeting or dealing with. Joe is death on fast balls. He usually knocks them out of the park. 2. Disliking or strongly against; very strict about. The new teacher is death on students who come late to class. The twins’ grandmother is death on smoking....
16. Making Controversial Comments Vivian: That News commentator should be Fired for making such Inflammatory comments. At least I won’t watch this show again until she is. William: As usual, you’re Making a mountain out of a molehill. She was just expressing her opinion, Albeit a Controversial one. Vivian: Her opinion is Offensive. Mark my words: Before the end […]...
17. Перевод слова professor Professor – профессор, преподаватель Перевод слова Former University professor – бывший преподаватель университета professor of sociology – преподаватель социологии a promotion to the rank of professor – присвоение звания профессора The new Professor always pontificates. Новый профессор всегда занимался догматическими разглагольствованиями. He looked like a nutty Professor. Он выглядел как полоумный профессор. The Professor flunked […]...
18. Значение идиомы howling success [howling success] {n.}, {informal} A great success; something thatis much praised; something that causes wide enthusiasm. The partywas a howling success. The book was a howling success....
19. Making a Will Last week, I Got a wake-up call. One of my oldest friends from high school died suddenly in an accident, leaving no Will. With no Estate planning at all, his Assets went into Probate and his Dependents were left In limbo. My friend was a young man, the same age as me. At our age, […]...
20. Значение идиомы live in an ivory tower [live in an ivory tower] {v. phr.} To be blind to real life; livean unrealistically sheltered existence. Professor Nebelmacher hasno idea of the cost of living; he lives in an ivory tower....
21. Значение идиомы on top of the world [on top of the world] or [sitting on top of the world] also [sitting on high cotton] {adj. phr.}, {informal} Feelingpleased and happy; feeling successful. John was on top of the worldwhen he found out that he got into college. When Ruth won firstprize in the contest, she felt as though she was sitting on […]...
22. Значение идиомы high jinks [high jinks] {n. phr.}, {informal} Noisy or rough gaiety; wildplay; tricks. The sailors were on shore leave, and high jinks wereto be expected. The high school seniors engaged in high jinksafter commencement....
23. Making Business Contacts Phan: Hi, Montel. Thanks for agreeing to meet with me. Montel: It’s my pleasure. Phan: Since I’m new here, I was hoping you might be willing to give me some Pointers on how to get new clients. To be honest, I’ve never been on This side of the fence before and I’m a little Out […]...
24. A college couple is under a tree on campus making out A college couple is under a tree on campus making out. After a while, the girl says, “I wish you had a flashlight.” He says, “Why’s that?” She says, “Because you’ve been eating grass for fifteen minutes.”...
25. Перевод слова cost Cost – цена, стоимость Перевод слова At cost value – по себестоимости saving in cost – экономия затрат to cost smb. dear – дорого обходиться кому-л. How much does it Cost per kilo? Сколько стоит килограмм? It Cost three dollars. Это стоит три доллара. This mistake Cost him his job. Эта ошибка стоила ему работы....
26. How does physics save lives? One day our professor was discussing a particularly complicated concept. A pre-med student rudely interrupted to ask “Why do we have to learn this stuff?” “To save lives.” the professor responded quickly and continued the lecture. A few minutes later, the same student spoke up again. “So how does physics save lives?” he persisted. “It […]...
27. Значение идиомы little frog in a big pond [little frog in a big pond] or [small frog in a big pond] {n. phr.}An unimportant person in a large group or organization. In a largecompany, even a fairly successful man is likely to feel like a littlefrog in a big pond. When Bill transferred to a larger high school, he found himself a small […]...
28. Перевод слова successful Successful – успешный, удачный Перевод слова Successful play – пьеса, пользующаяся успехом successful career – удачная карьера successful passers – успешно сдавшие экзамен He is Successful in everything. Ему везет во всем. He made a name as a Successful actor. Он сделал себе имя, прославившись как актер. I was still striving to be Successful. Я […]...
29. A middle-aged guy and his date are making out hot and heavy A middle-aged guy and his date are making out hot and heavy in the movies when his toupee slides off. As he’s groping around for it, his hand goes between her legs, up under her skirt, and lands on her twat. She says, “That’s it! That’s it!” He says, “It can’t be. I part mine […]...
30. One day a guy and a girl were making out in the guy’s car One day a guy and a girl were making out in the guy’s car in the girl’s driveway. They began to get pretty hot and heavy when the guy reached into his pants and placed his cock in her hand. She froze, jumped up and said, “I’ve got two words for you, DROP DEAD!” Then […]...
31. Значение идиомы it’s high time [it’s high time] {informal sentence} It is overdue. It is hightime for John Browning to be promoted to full professor; he haswritten a great deal but his books went unnoticed....
32. Darling, she whispered after they had finished making love “Darling,” she whispered after they had finished making love, “Will you still make love like that to me after we’re married?” He considered this for a moment, and then replied, “I think so. I’ve always been especially fond of married women.”...
33. Значение идиомы Aunt Tom [Aunt Tom] {n.}, {slang}, {originally from Black English} A successful professional or business woman who, due to her success in a masculine profession, doesn’t care about the women’s liberation movement or the passing of the Equal Rights Amendment to the U. S. Constitution. Hermione is a regular Aunt Tom, she’ll never vote for the ERA....
34. This guy and a blonde are making out feverishly This guy and a blonde are making out feverishly in the front seat of his car. After an hour or so, he whispers in her ear, “Do you want to move to the back seat?” She replies, “NO!” Flabbergasted, he says, “Why Not?” To which she replies, “Well, I want to stay up here with […]...
35. Making Office Renovations Alice: I can’t hear you over that Hammering. When are these Renovations going to be done? Dilbert: They’re already two weeks past the scheduled Completion date and I can only Guess at the Cost overruns. Alice: It feels like they’re never going to finish. Dilbert: I know. When the renovations were announced, I was glad […]...
36. Chemistry song 06 Quantum Chemistry On the first day of Christmas, my professor gave to me: An exam in Quantum Chemistry. On the second day of Christmas, my professor gave to me: a double integral and an exam in Quantum Chemistry. On the third day of Christmas, my professor gave to me: three orbitals, a double integral, and […]...
37. Husband always insisted on making love Husband always insisted on making love in the dark. After 20 years wife turns on the light, finds him holding a vibrator. She goes balistic, “You impotent bas*ard! How could you lie to me all these years?” Husband looks her straight in the eyes & calmly says, “I’ll explain the toy, you explain the kids…..”...
38. How do you tell if you’re making love to a nurse Q: How do you tell if you’re making love to a nurse, a schoolteacher, or an airline stewardess? A: A nurse says: “This won’t hurt a bit.” A schoolteacher says, “We’re going to have to do this over and over again until we get it right.” An airline stewardess says, “Just hold this over your […]...
39. Значение идиомы hard-and-fast [hard-and-fast] {adj.} Not to be broken or changed; fixed; strict. The teacher said that there was a hard-and-fast rule againstsmoking in the school....
40. Making a Restaurant Reservation Hostess: Thank you for calling Sakia Restaurant. How may I help you? Randy: I’d like to make a Reservation. Hostess: For which day and for what time? Randy: It’s for Friday, the 24th, at 7 o’clock. Hostess: How many will be in the party? Randy: There will be seven of us. Hostess: And the name […]...