Значение идиомы bog down, to get bogged down

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1. Перевод слова concrete Concrete – бетон Перевод слова Concrete block – бетонный блок to cast concrete – укладывать бетон concrete mix – бетонная смесь The garage was made of Concrete blocks. Гараж был построен из бетонных блоков. The driveway is paved with Concrete. Дорога вымощена бетоном. They used a slab of Concrete as a lid. В качестве крышки […]...
2. Значение идиомы bog down [bog down] {v. phr.} To be immobilized in mud, snow, etc.; slowdown. Our research got bogged down for a lack of appropriate funding. Don’t get bogged down in too much detail when you write an action story....
3. Перевод слова contractor Contractor – подрядчик, поставщик Перевод слова Contractor work – подрядная работа general contractor – генеральный подрядчик building contractor – строительный подрядчик The Contractor’s estimate for the job seemed high. Оценка подрядчика для задания казалась высокой. The architect discussed her plans with the builder and the Contractor. Архитектор обсудили свои планы с застройщиком и подрядчиком. The […]...
4. Перевод слова block Block – препятствие, блок, чурбан; квартал Перевод слова Erratic block – валун concrete block – бетонный блок around the block – за углом They live in this Block. Они живут в этом районе. The garage was made of concrete Blocks. Гараж был построен из бетонных блоков. The Liberals vote as a Block. Либералы голосуют блоком....
5. Перевод слова deliver Deliver – доставлять, разносить, передавать Перевод слова To deliver an order to smb. – отдавать приказ кому-л. to deliver letters – разносить письма to deliver services – предоставлять, оказывать услуги Deliver the package to my home. Доставьте пакет мне домой. We will Deliver them up to the police. Мы передадим их в руки полиции. After […]...
6. Значение идиомы variety store [variety store] {n.} A store that sells many different kinds ofthings, especially items that are fairly small and in everyday use. I went into a variety store and bought some paint. Five-and-tencent stores are a kind of variety store....
7. Перевод слова variety Variety – разнообразие, множество Перевод слова To deal in a variety of goods – иметь в продаже широкий ассортимент товаров variety of opinions – различные точки зрения variety of shapes – разнообразие форм Variety is the mother of enjoyment. Разнообразие – источник наслаждения. My life needs more Variety. Моей жизни нужно больше разнообразия. The lake […]...
8. Значение идиомы variety show [variety show] {n.} A program that includes several different kindsof entertainment. Jane’s father was the master of ceremonies of a variety show on TV....
9. Значение идиомы be the making of [be the making of] {v. phr.} To account for the success of someone or something. The strict discipline that we had to undergo in graduate school was the making of many a successful professor. The relatively low cost and high gas mileage are the making of Chevrolet’s Geo Metro cars....
10. Designing a Building Kathy: Seeing these Blueprints really Brings this project to life. I can now Envision what this building will look like when it’s built. Brett: I’m really glad. As the Architect on this project, it’s my job to turn your ideas into Design. Kathy: You did a great job. Brett: I had the help of the […]...
11. Значение идиомы brush aside [brush aside] {v. phr.} To ignore; give no reply. Brushing aside the editor’s comments, the young novelist proceeded with his story, which was subsequently rejected by the publisher....
12. Значение идиомы come through [come through] {v.}, {informal} To be equal to a demand; meet trouble or a sudden need with success; satisfy a need. When the baseball team needed a hit, Willie came through with a double. John needed money for college and his father came through....
13. Breaching a Contract Sandra: I don’t know what to do. Our Contractor installed the wrong equipment and now we’re having major problems. I’ve tried contacting her, but she’s Dodging my calls. The trouble is I’ve already Paid her in full. Antonin: Well, that’s a Breach of contract. Your only Recourse might be To take her to court. Sandra: […]...
14. Значение идиомы lay of the land [lay of the land] also [how the land lies] {n. phr.} 1. The naturalfeatures of a piece of land, such as hills and valleys. The styleof house the contractor builds depends partly on the lay of the land. 2. The way something is arranged; the important facts about something;how things are. The banker wanted to […]...
15. Humor about Irish Marriages Some years ago, Michael J. Flanagan, a successful New York contractor, was standing on the deck of the Staten Island Ferry when a car got loose and sent him into the river where he drowned. The following Sunday his widow, all decked out in deepest black, was standing on the church steps after Mass, receiving […]...
16. Значение идиомы give rein to [give rein to] or [give free rein to] {v. phr.} To remove allrestrictions or limitations from someone or something. When shewrote her first mystery novel, the talented novelist gave rein to herimagination....
17. Значение идиомы pot call the kettle black [pot call the kettle black] {informal} The person who iscriticizing someone else is as guilty as the person he accuses; thecharge is as true of the person who makes it as of the one he makes itagainst. When the commissioner accused the road builder of bribery, the contractor said the pot was calling the kettle […]...
18. Перевод слова summer Summer – лето Перевод слова Summer games – летние игры memories of gone summer – воспоминания о прошедшем лете summer home – летний дом What a warm, glad Summer! Какое теплое приятное лето! The Summer was cold and wet. Лето было дождливым и холодным. I can’t wait for the Summer. Жду – не дождусь, когда […]...
19. Значение идиомы level off [level off] or [level out] {v.} 1. To make flat or level. Thesteamroller leveled out the gravel roadbed and then the concrete waspoured. 2. To move on an even level. The airplane leveled out at2,000 feet. After going up for six months, the cost of livingleveled off in September....
20. Значение идиомы strike out [strike out] {v.} 1. To destroy something that has been written ordrawn by drawing a line or cross through it or by erasing it. Johnmisspelled “corollary. ” He struck it out and wrote it correctly. 2.To begin to follow a new path or a course of action that you havenever tried. The boy scouts struck […]...
21. Значение идиомы down the line [down the line] {adv. phr.}, {informal} 1. Down the road or street; straight ahead. The church is down the line a few blocks. 2. All the way; completely; thoroughly. Bob always follows the teacher’s directions right down the line....
22. Значение идиомы Indian summer [Indian summer] {n. phr.} A dry and warm period of time late in thefall, usually in October. After the cold and foggy weather, we hada brief Indian summer, during which the temperature was up in the highseventies....
23. Значение идиомы sum up [sum up] {v.} To put something into a few words; shorten into abrief summary; summarize. The teacher summed up the lesson in threerules. The mailman’s job, in all kinds of weather, is summed up inthe phrase “Deliver the mail.”...
24. Значение идиомы equal to the occasion [equal to the occasion] {adj. phr.} Capable of handling thesituation. Although he had never before assisted in childbirth, thetaxi driver proved equal to the occasion and helped deliver the babyin his cab....
25. Перевод слова pave Pave – мостить, выстилать Перевод слова To pave a road with concrete – бетонировать дорогу to pave over mortar – мостить по раствору pave the way for fame – проложить путь к славе The driveway is Paved with concrete. Дорога вымощена бетоном. Old roads used to be Paved with round stones. Старые дороги обычно мостили […]...
26. Значение идиомы write up [write up] {v.} 1. To write the story of; describe in writing; givea full account of. Reporters from many newspapers are here to writeup the game. The magazine is writing up the life of thePresident. 2. To put something thought or talked about into writing;finish writing. John took notes of what the teachersaid in class […]...
27. Driving Directions I was Getting into my car at the mall when I noticed a man standing Nearby with a map. He looked confused and I asked him if I could help. He Looked up and was Clearly relieved. He was from Houston, Texas, he told me, and he was visiting his daughter. She was at work […]...
28. Driving Directions I was Getting into my car at the mall when I noticed a man standing Nearby with a map. He looked confused and I asked him if I could help. He Looked up and was Clearly relieved. He was from Houston, Texas, he told me, and he was visiting his daughter. She was at work […]...
29. Значение идиомы go down the drain [go down the drain] {v. phr.} To be lost or wasted forever. Ifhe doesn’t pass the bar examination tomorrow, his best efforts tobecome a lawyer will go down the drain....
30. 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?...
31. Значение идиомы double-cross [double-cross] {v.} To promise one thing and deliver another; to deceive. The lawyer double-crossed the inventor by manufacturing the gadget instead of fulfilling his promise to arrange a patent for his client. Compare: SELL DOWN THE RIVER, TWO-TIME....
32. Значение идиомы pull together [pull together] {v.} To join your efforts with those of others;work on a task together; cooperate. Many men must pull together ifa large business is to succeed. Tim was a good football captainbecause he always got his teammates to pull together....
33. Значение идиомы short haul [short haul] {n.} A short distance; a short trip. TheScoutmaster said that it was just a short haul to the lake. Theman from the moving company said they did not make short hauls, so wehired a truck to move our furniture three blocks to our new house. Contrast: LONG HAUL....
34. Identifying wasted time TO: ALL PERSONNEL FROM: ACCOUNTING It has come to our attention recently that many of you have been turning in timesheets that specify large amounts of “Miscellaneous Unproductive Time” (Code 5309). However, we need to know exactly what you are doing during your unproductive time. Attached below is a sheet specifying a tentative extended job […]...
35. Значение идиомы make bricks without straw [make bricks without straw] {v. phr.} To make something without thewherewithal; do something the hard way; do a job under hardconditions. John could not go to a library, and writing the reportwas a job of making bricks without straw. It was making brickswithout straw to put on plays in that old barn....
36. Значение идиомы deliver the goods [deliver the goods] {v. phr.} 1. To carry things and give them to the person who wants them. Lee delivered the goods to the right house. 2. {slang} To succeed in doing well what is expected. The new pitcher delivered the goods by striking out 20 men in his first game. This personal computer surely […]...
37. Перевод слова dam Dam – дамба, плотина Перевод слова A concrete dam – бетонная плотина an irrigation dam – ирригационная плотина the crest of a dam – гребень плотины Well, basically, we Dam rivers, we pollute it. В общем, мы запруживаем реки, мы их загрязняем. There was a stream alongside the road and far down the pass he […]...
38. Значение идиомы as follows [as follows] A list of things that come next; what is listed next. – Followed by a colon. My grocery list is as follows: bread, butter, meat, eggs, sugar. The names of the members are as follows: John Smith, Mary Webb, Linda Long, Ralph Harper. The route is as follows: From City Hall go south […]...
39. Значение идиомы man of few words [man of few words] {n. phr.} A man who doesn’t talk very much; aman who says only what is needed. The principal is a man of fewwords, but the pupils know what he wants....
40. Humor about Leprechauns An aging man lived alone in Ireland. His only son was in Long Kesh Prison, and he didn’t know anyone who would spade up his potato garden. The old man wrote to his son about it, and received this reply, “For HEAVENS SAKE, don’t dig up that garden, that’s where I buried the GUNS!!!!!” At […]...