Значение идиомы blaze a trail

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1. Перевод идиомы pick up a trail / pick up a scent, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: pick up a trail / pick up a scent Перевод: учуять след, запах человека или животного, за которым идет погоня Пример: The tracking dogs were easily able to pick up the trail of the criminal. Собаки легко смогли учуять след преступника....
2. Значение идиомы strange to say [strange to say] {adv. phr.} Not what you might think;surprisingly. – Used for emphasis. Strange to say, Jerry doesn’tlike candy. Strange to say, the Indians didn’t kill Daniel Boone....
3. Henry Ford dies and goes to heaven Henry Ford dies and goes to heaven. At the gates, an angel tells Ford, “Well, you’ve been such a good guy and your invention, the assembly line for the automobile, changed the world. As a reward, you can hang out with anyone you want to in Heaven.” Ford thinks about it and says, “I wanna […]...
4. Значение идиомы lead off [lead off] {v.} To begin; start; open. Richardson led off theinning with a double. We always let Henry lead off. Mr. Jonesled off with the jack of diamonds. When the teacher asked if thefilm helped them to understand, Phil led off by saying that he learneda lot from it....
5. Перевод слова space Space – пространство, интервал; космос Перевод слова A space of ten feet – расстояние в 10 футов parking space for 500 cars – место для стоянки пятисот автомобилей to domesticate space – осваивать космос There’s not much empty Space. Там не так много свободного места. Space exploitation is now a fact. Исследования космического пространства стали […]...
6. Значение идиомы lap up [lap up] {v.} 1. To eat or drink with the tip of the tongue. Thekitten laps up its milk. 2. {informal} To take in eagerly. Sheflatters him all the time and he just laps it up. William isinterested in rockets and space, and he laps up all he can read aboutthem. Syn.: EAT UP....
7. Значение идиомы lunar module [lunar module ] or [Lem] {n.}, {Space English} That portionof the rocket assemblage on a flight to the Moon in which theastronauts descend to the Moon’s surface. Building the L. M. was oneof the most expensive parts of the American space program....
8. Значение идиомы head start [head start] {n.} 1. A beginning before someone; lead or advantageat the beginning. The other racers knew they couldn’t catch Don ifhe got too big a head start. Joe has a head start. He began tostudy earlier than we did. 2. A good beginning. Let’s get a headstart in painting the house by getting up […]...
9. Importing Goods to the U. S Daniel: You look like you’re Sitting on pins and needles. Muriel: I am. I’m waiting to hear if our Goods have Cleared customs yet. We’re in big trouble if our 50 Crates aren’t Released soon. Daniel: You’ve filled out the proper Paperwork. What could go wrong? Muriel: You have no idea how much Red tape […]...
10. Перевод идиомы follow someone’s lead, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: follow someone’s lead Перевод: делать, поступать, как кто-либо другой; следовать чьему-либо примеру Пример: Everybody followed my lead and came to work early. Все последовали моему примеру, и рано пришли на работу....
11. Значение идиомы down-and-outer [down-and-outer] {n. phr.} A person who has lost everything and is penniless. Joe goes from shelter to shelter asking for food and a place to sleep; he’s become a regular down-and-outer....
12. Значение идиомы in memory of [in memory of] {prep.} As something that makes people remember ; as a reminder of; as a memorial to. The buildingwas named Ford Hall in memory of a man named James Ford. Manyspecial ceremonies are in memory of famous men....
13. Disinheriting a Child Vince: That’s it! I’ve Had it with Daniel Defying me at every turn. I want him To follow in my footsteps and study law, but he wants to be an artist. He dates girls I Don’t approve of. But this! This is Beyond the bounds of what I’ll tolerate. Alana: I know you’re upset, but […]...
14. Значение идиомы on the track of [on the track of] or [on the trail of] Hunting or looking for;trying to find; following. The hunter is on the track of a deer. The lawyer is on the trail of new proof in the case. Jim collectsold stamps; he is on the track of one in Midville this afternoon....
15. Перевод слова space-ship Space-ship – космический корабль Перевод слова Reusable spaceship – многоразовый космический корабль supply spaceship – транспортный космический корабль launch a spaceship – запустить космический корабль The Spaceship orbited successfully. Корабль успешно вышел на орбиту. The Spaceship blazed out into space. Космический корабль сверкал/сиял в космическом пространстве. What time does the Spaceship lift off? Когда старт […]...
16. A big bird Once upon a time there was this guy who bought a hang glider and took it out to the mountains to fly it. He was cruising along a few hundred feet above the treetops when he spots these two hunters down below. He hollers and waves at them, trying to be sociable. Suddenly the hunters […]...
17. Buying a Luxury Car Narin: This car is amazing. Daniel: I know. It has every Luxury option available. Narin: This Sumptuous interior is so comfortable. Daniel: You haven’t seen anything yet. It has a Climate control system for every seat and a Voice-activated entertainment system. It also has the best Navigation system money can buy. Let me turn this […]...
18. Значение идиомы lead the way [lead the way] {v. phr.} To go before and show how to go somewhere;guide. The boys need someone to lead the way on their hike. Themen hired an Indian to lead the way to the Pueblo ruins. Thatschool led the way in finding methods to teach reading....
19. Перевод слова discovery Discovery – открытие, находка Перевод слова Recent discovery – недавнее открытие, последняя находка unexpected discovery – неожиданное открытие discovery of the plot – раскрытие заговора Scientists announced the Discovery of a new species of plant. Ученые объявили об обнаружении нового вида растений. He made a startling Discovery. Он сделал ошеломляющее открытие. The Discovery was made […]...
20. Unsafe Factory Conditions Kathy Lee: You won’t find any problems in your Inspection of our Factory. Rashed: I’m glad to hear that. Where do these stairs lead? Kathy Lee: It’s just a level for storage. You don’t need to see that. Rashed: I need to inspect every part of this factory. Please step aside. Kathy Lee: If you […]...
21. Значение идиомы lead by the nose [lead by the nose] {v. phr.}, {informal} To have full control of;make or persuade to do anything whatever. Many people areeasily influenced and a smart politician can lead them by the nose. Don’t let anyone lead you by the nose; use your own judgment and dothe right thing....
22. Значение идиомы space probe [space probe] {n.}, {Space English} An unmanned spacecraft otherthan an Earth satellite fitted with instruments which gather andtransmit information about other planets in the solar system on what are called fly-by missions, i. e.,without the craft landing on any of these bodies. Both the U. S. A. and Russia have sent up many a space […]...
23. Значение идиомы get back at [get back at] {v.}, {informal} To do something bad to hurt in return. John played a jokeon Henry, and next day Henry got back at him. The elephant waitedmany years to get back at the man who fed him red pepper. Syn.: PAYBACK, SETTLE A SCORE, TIT FOR TAT. Compare: GET AT, GET EVEN....
24. Значение идиомы follow through [follow through] {v. phr.} 1. To finish a movement that you havestarted; continue an action to its natural ending. A footballpasser should follow through after he throws the ball. 2. To finishan action that you have started. Bob drew plans for a table for hismother, but he did not follow through by making it....
25. Значение идиомы follow in one’s footsteps [follow in one’s footsteps] also [follow in one’s tracks] {v. phr.}To follow someone’s example; follow someone exactly, He followed inhis father’s footsteps and became a doctor. Compare: LIKE FATHER, LIKE SON....
26. Parking Instructions I arrived for my meeting at the headquarters of Woon Enterprises and I stopped at the Kiosk to ask for directions. It’s a huge organization and the offices are located on a 30-acre Compound, so it’s very hard To find your way around Without some help. Guard: Good morning. Edyta: Good morning. I’m here for […]...
27. Значение идиомы follow out [follow out] {v. phr.}, {informal} 1. To do fully; finish The boy followed out the instructions and made afine model plane. Compare: FOLLOW THROUGH. 2. To keep working at until it is finished; give your attentionuntil it comes to an end or conclusion. The student followed outall the index references in the encyclopedia until he […]...
28. Значение идиомы short and sweet [short and sweet] {adj.} Brief and to the point. Henry’s note tohis father was short and sweet. He wrote, “Dear Dad, please send me$5. Love, Henry.”...
29. Значение идиомы play second fiddle [play second fiddle] {v. phr.}, {informal} To act a smaller part;follow another’s lead; be less noticed. His wife had the strongermind and he played second fiddle to her. During the tournament, lessons played second fiddle to basketball....
30. Значение идиомы follow one’s nose [follow one’s nose] {v. phr.}, {informal} 1. To go straight ahead;continue in the same direction. Just follow your nose and you’llget there. 2. To go any way you happen to think of. Oh, I don’tknow just where I want to go. I’ll just follow my nose and see whathappens....
31. Henry Ford Топик Генри Форд рассказывает об американском промышленнике, владельце заводов по производству автомобилей по всему миру, изобретателе и авторе 161-го патента США. Его лозунгом были слова: “Автомобиль – для всех”, и завод Форда выпускал наиболее дешевые автомобили в начале эпохи автомобилестроения. Форд известен тем, что впервые стал использовать промышленный конвейер для поточного производства автомобилей. Генри Форд […]...
32. Значение идиомы and the like [and the like] {n. phr.} Things of a similar nature. I like McDonald’s, Wendy’s, Kentucky Fried Chicken, and the like. When I go out to the beach flake towels, a mat, suntan lotion, and the like....
33. A Restaurant Drive-Thru I had a little time between appointments and stopped at a fast food restaurant to get some lunch. The idea was To save time by using the drive-thru, but it didn’t work out that way. Order-taker: Welcome to McDenny’s. May I take your order? Daniel: Yes. I’d like a Cheeseburger, an order of French fries, […]...
34. Перевод идиомы John Henry / John Hancock, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: John Henry / John Hancock Перевод: собственноручная подпись Пример: Please sign your John Henry here and we will process your order right away. Пожалуйста, поставьте здесь свою подпись и мы сразу же обработаем ваш заказ....
35. Значение идиомы get the lead out of one’s pants [get the lead out of one’s pants] {v. phr.}, {slang} To get busy;work faster. The captain told the sailors to get the lead out oftheir pants. The coach told the players to get the lead out oftheir pants....
36. Значение идиомы John Hancock [John Hancock] or [John Henry] {n.}, {informal} Your signature;your name in writing. The man said, “Put your John Hancock on thispaper.” Joe felt proud when he put his John Henry on his veryfirst driver’s license....
37. Значение идиомы string along [string along] {v.}, {informal} 1. To deceive; fool; lead ondishonestly. Mary was stringing John along for years but she didn’tmean to marry him. George told the new boy that he must alwayscall the teacher “Sir,” but the new boy soon saw that George wasstringing him along. Compare: ON A STRING. 2. To follow someone’sleadership; join […]...
38. Значение идиомы get the jump on [get the jump on] or [have the jump on] {v. phr.}, {slang} To getahead of; start before ; have an advantage over. Don’t letthe other boys get the jump on you at the beginning of the race. Our team got the jump on their rivals in the first minutes of play, and held the lead […]...
39. Значение идиомы nose [nose] See: COUNT HEADS or COUNT NOSES, CUT OFF ONE’S NOSE TO SPITEONE’S FACE, FOLLOW ONE’S NOSE, GO INTO A TAIL SPIN or GO INTO A NOSEDIVE, HARD-NOSED, KEEP ONE’S NOSE CLEAN, KEEP ONE’S NOSE TO THEGRINDSTONE, LEAD BY THE NOSE, LOOK DOWN ONE’S NOSE AT, ON THE NOSE, PAY THROUGH THE NOSE, PUT ONE’S […]...
40. Business Zoning Sybil: Oh, this is it! This is the perfect location for our new store! Leo: Sorry, but this space isn’t Zoned for Retail. It’s zoned for offices. Sybil: But couldn’t we get the Zoning commission to re-zone it? Leo: That’s not an easy process. The city’s Urban planners decided that this space would be Best […]...