Значение идиомы by virtue of

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1. Перевод слова virtueVirtue — достоинство, добродетель Перевод слова Virtue and vice — добродетель и порок man of virtue — добродетельный человек virtues and shortcomings — достоинства и недостатки Her character is graced by every Virtue. Она — воплощение всех добродетелей. Every Virtue can be twisted into a fault. Любое достоинство может быть представлено как недостаток. Virtue is ... Читать далее...
2. Значение идиомы make a virtue of necessity[make a virtue of necessity] {v. phr.} Make the best of things asthey are; do cheerfully what you do. After Mr. Wilson lost all hismoney, he made a virtue of necessity and found a new and interestinglife as a teacher. Compare: MAKE THE BEST OF....
3. Пословица / поговорка virtue is its own reward — перевод и значение, пример использованияПословица / поговорка: virtue is its own reward Перевод: добродетель не нуждается в вознаграждении Пример: «If I help you, will you pay me?» «Virtue is its own reward.» Если я помогу тебе, ты мне заплатишь? — Добродетель не нуждается в вознаграждении....
4. Значение идиомы on the strength of[on the strength of] {prep.} With faith or trust in; dependingupon; with the support of. On the strength of Jim’s promise toguide us, we decided to climb the mountain. Bill started arestaurant on the strength of his experience as a cook in the army....
5. Перевод слова strengthStrength — сила, прочность Перевод слова The strength of a rope — прочность веревки strength of materials — сопротивление материалов a position of strength — позиция силы In unity there is Strength. В единстве сила. Jo hit him with all her Strength. Джо ударила его изо всех сил. My Strength is draining away. Мои силы ... Читать далее...
6. Storing FoodLee: Wow, what are we going to do with all these Leftovers? Sarah: Let’s Store them in different Containers and we can each take some to work to share. We won’t be able to eat all of this ourselves, and I don’t want it To go to waste. Lee: Okay, I’ll get some Plastic containers ... Читать далее...
7. Значение идиомы pull rank[pull rank] {v. phr.}, {slang}, {informal} To assert one’s superiorposition or authority on a person of lower rank as in exacting aprivilege or a favor. How come you always get the night duty? — Phineas Leman pulled rank on me....
8. Значение идиомы hold off[hold off] {v.} 1a. To refuse to let become friendly. The president’s high rank and chilly manner held people off. Compare: KEEP AT A DISTANCE. 1b. To be rather shy or unfriendly. Perkins was a scholarly man who held off from people. Compare: KEEPAT A DISTANCE. 2. To keep away by fighting; oppose by force. ... Читать далее...
9. Перевод слова leadershipLeadership — руководство, руководители Перевод слова Party leadership — партийное руководство personal leadership — единоличное руководство democratic style of leadership — демократический стиль руководства He’s a not bad Leadership material. Из него выйдет неплохой лидер. Leadership does not rest on the exercise of force alone. Лидерство основывается не только на применении силы. She was viewed ... Читать далее...
10. The truth about reusable shopping bagsLos Angeles is the latest American city to ban the use of single-use plastic grocery bags, but experts say their most common replacements-paper and reusable bags-come with environmental and financial costs of their own. Indeed, some reusable bags need to be used over 100 times before they’re better for the environment than single-use plastic bags. ... Читать далее...
11. Значение идиомы take the cake[take the cake] {v. phr.}, {slang} 1. To take the first prize; bethe best; rank first. Mr. Jones takes the cake as a storyteller. 2. To be the limit; to be the worst; have a lot of nerve; be a veryrude, bold, or surprising action. I let Jack borrow my baseball andhe never gave it ... Читать далее...
12. Перевод слова positionPosition — положение, местонахождение, позиция Перевод слова Position data — координаты position buoy — указательный буй a high position in society — высокое положение в обществе He was appointed to the Position. Его назначили на эту должность. They are now leaning to our Position. Сейчас они склоняются на нашу сторону. The lever is in the ... Читать далее...
13. Значение идиомы win over[win over] {v. phr.} To convert to one’s position or point of view. The Democrats offered him a high-level executive position and thusway won him over to their side....
14. Значение идиомы leave holding the bag[leave holding the bag] or [leave holding the sack] {v. phr.},{informal} 1. To cause not to have something needed; leavewithout anything, In the rush for seats, Joe was left holding thebag. 2. To force to take the whole responsibility or blamefor something that others should share. When the ball hit theglass, the team scattered and ... Читать далее...
15. Значение идиомы big cheese[big cheese] or [big gun] or [big shot] or [big wheel] or [big wig]{n.}, {slang} An important person; a leader; a high official; a person of high rank. Bill had been a big shot in high school. John wanted to be the big cheese in his club. Compare: WHOLE CHEESE....
16. Перевод слова plasticPlastic — пластичный, податливый; пластик, пластмасса Перевод слова Plastic material — пластичный материал plastic nature — податливая натура plastic mind — гибкий, восприимчивый ум Plastic bottles do not biodegrade. Пластиковые бутылки не разлагаются. I hate that Plastic smile of hers. Я ненавижу эту ее пластмассовую улыбку. There never was a man under whose hands language ... Читать далее...
17. Значение идиомы instead of[instead of] or [in place of] also {formal} [in lieu of] {prep.} Inthe place of; in substitution for; in preference to; rather than. Iwore mittens instead of gloves. The grown-ups had coffee but thechildren wanted milk in place of coffee. The boys went fishinginstead of going to school. The Vice-President talked at themeeting in place ... Читать далее...
18. Значение идиомы go from strength to strength[go from strength to strength] {v. phr.} To move forward, increasing one’s fame, power, or fortune in a series of successfulachievements. Our basketball team has gone from strength tostrength....
19. Think you can’t live without plastic bags? Consider this: Rwanda did itOn a recent trip to Rwanda, my luggage was searched at the border, and the authorities confiscated some of my belongings. No, I wasn’t trying to smuggle drugs or weapons. The offenders? Three plastic bags I’d use to carry my shampoo and dirty laundry. You see, non-biodegradable polythene bags are illegal in Rwanda. In 2008, ... Читать далее...
20. Значение идиомы all out[all out] {adv. phr.}, {informal} With all your strength, power, or determination; to the best of your ability; without holding back. -Usually used in the phrase «go all out». We went all out to win the game. John went all out to finish the job and was very tired afterwards. Compare: ALL THE WAY 2, ... Читать далее...
21. Значение идиомы put in one’s place[put in one’s place] {v. phr.}, {informal} To criticize someone forimpolite boldness; remind someone of low rank or position; reducesomeone’s unsuitable pride; deflate. The assistant was trying totake command when the professor put him in his place by saying, «No, I’m the boss here.» She was a teacher who could put a troublemakerin his place ... Читать далее...
22. Значение идиомы throw one’s weight around[throw one’s weight around] {v. phr.}, {informal} To use one’sinfluence or position in a showy or noisy manner. John was the starof the class play, and he was throwing his weight around telling thedirector how the scene should be played. Bob was stronger than theother boys, and he threw his weight around. Compare: PULL RANK....
23. Значение идиомы rank and file[rank and file] {n. phr.} Ordinary people; the regular membershipof an organization; the enlisted privates in the Army. The generalusually inspects the rank and file on specific national holidays. The secretary of the association sends letters annually to the rankand file....
24. Пословица / поговорка it takes all kinds to make a world / it takes all sorts to make a world — перевод и значение, пример использованияПословица / поговорка: it takes all kinds to make a world / it takes all sorts to make a world Перевод: люди всякие бывают; все люди разные Эквивалент в русском языке: о вкусах не спорят Пример: The woman was wearing very strange clothes. It seems that it takes all kinds to make a world. Эта ... Читать далее...
25. Значение идиомы due to[due to] {prep.} Because of; owing to; by reason of. His injury was due to his careless use of the shotgun. Joe’s application to the University was not accepted due to his failing English....
26. Juan comes up to the Mexican border on his bicycleJuan comes up to the Mexican border on his bicycle. He’s got two large bags over his shoulders. The guard stops him and says, «What’s in the bags?» «Sand,» answered Juan. The guard says, «We’ll just see about that get off the bike.» The guard takes the bags and rips them apart; he empties them ... Читать далее...
27. Значение идиомы all kinds of[all kinds of] {adj. phr.}, {informal} Plenty of. People say that Mr. Fox has all kinds of money. When Kathy was sick, she had all kinds of company. Compare: GREAT DEAL....
28. Перевод слова rankRank — ряд, шеренга; звание, чин Перевод слова To close ranks — смыкать шеренги, смыкаться to join the ranks — встать в строй to rank books on a shelf — расставить книги на полке the rank of admiral — звание адмирала A general Ranks a captain. Генерал выше по званию, чем капитан. She was his ... Читать далее...
29. Значение идиомы hold one’s own[hold one’s own] {v. phr.} To keep your position; avoid losingground; keep your advantage, wealth, or condition without loss. Mr. Smith could not build up his business, but he held his own. Theteam held its own after the first quarter. Mary had a hard timeafter the operation, but soon she was holding her own....
30. Значение идиомы high-handed[high-handed] {adj.} Depending on force rather than right; bossy;dictatorial. With high-handed daring, John helped himself to thebest food on the table. Mr. Smith was a high-handed tyrant in hisoffice....
31. Значение идиомы within reason[within reason] {adv.} or {adj. phr.} Within the limits of goodsense; in reasonable control or check; moderate. I want you to havea good time tonight, within reason. If Tom wants to go to thefair, he must keep his expenses within reason. Jean’s plans arequite within reason....
32. Значение идиомы potshot[potshot] {n.} A direct shot at an easy, stationary target frombehind a protected position or camouflage; criticism. Modernjournalists like to take potshots at the president of the UnitedStates....
33. Значение идиомы brass hat[brass hat] {n.}, {slang} 1. A high officer in the army, navy, or air force. The brass hats In Washington often discuss important secrets. 2. Any person who has a high position in business, politics, or other work. Mr. Woods, the rich oil man, is a political brass hat....
34. Mexican SmugglerJuan pedals up to the Mexican border on his bicycle. He’s got two large bags over his shoulders. The guard stops him and asks, «What’s in the bags?» «Sand,» answers Juan. The guard says, «We’ll just see about that. Get off the bike.» The guard takes the bags and rips them apart. He empties them ... Читать далее...
35. Значение идиомы at all[at all] {adv. phr.} At any time or place, for any reason, or in any degree or manner. — Used for emphasis with certain kinds of words or sentences. 1. Negative It’s not at all likely he will come. 2. Limited I can hardly hear you at all. 3. Interrogative Can it be done at ... Читать далее...
36. Значение идиомы tower of strength[tower of strength] {n. phr.} Someone who is strong, helpful, andsympathetic, and can always be relied on in times of trouble. Johnwas a veritable tower of strength to our family while my father was inthe war and my mother lay ill in the hospital....
37. Значение идиомы rhyme or reason[rhyme or reason] {n. phr.} A good plan or reason; a reasonablepurpose or explanation. — Used in negative, interrogative, orconditional sentences. Don could see no rhyme or reason to the plotof the play. It seemed to Ruth that her little brother had tempertantrums without rhyme or reason....
38. Значение идиомы ahead of[ahead of] {prep.} 1. In a position of advantage or power over. He studies all the time, because he wants to stay ahead of his classmates. 2. In front of; before. The troop leader walked a few feet ahead of the boys. 3. Earlier than; previous to, before. Betty finished her test ahead of the ... Читать далее...
39. Значение идиомы garbage down[garbage down] {v. phr.}, {slang} To eat eagerly and at great speedwithout much regard for manners or social convention. The childrengarbaged down their food....
40. Значение идиомы at half mast[at half mast] {prep. phr.} Halfway up or down; referring primarily to flag posts, but may be used jokingly. When a president of the United States dies, all flags are flown at half mast....