Значение идиомы can’t see the wood for the trees

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1. Значение идиомы knock on wood[knock on wood] {v. phr.} To knock on something made of wood tokeep from having bad luck. — Many people believe that you will havebad luck if you talk about good luck or brag about something, unlessyou knock on wood; often used in a joking way. Charles said, «Ihaven’t been sick all winter.» Grandfather said, ... Читать далее...
2. Перевод слова woodWood — лес, древесина Перевод слова To carve a statue out of wood — вырезать статую из дерева chip of wood — щепка wood chips — опилки Her house was made of Wood. Ее дом был деревянным. Pine is a soft Wood. У сосны мягкая древесина. Some baseball bats are made out of Wood. Некоторые ... Читать далее...
3. More trees than there were 100 years ago? It’s true!Protection and responsible harvesting are the reasons behind the success story. The numbers are in. In the United States, which contains 8 percent of the world’s forests, there are more trees than there were 100 years ago. According to the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), «Forest growth nationally has exceeded harvest since the 1940s. By ... Читать далее...
4. Значение идиомы saw wood[saw wood] also {Southern} [saw gourds] {v. phr.}, {slang} Tobreathe loudly through the nose while sleeping; snore. John wassawing wood. In Alabama a boy who snores saws gourds....
5. Перевод идиомы knock on wood, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: knock on wood Перевод: постучать по дереву (в соответствии с поверьем, что это позволяет предотвратить беду) Пример: I do not think that I will lose my job — knock on wood. Я думаю, что не потеряю свою работу — постучу по дереву....
6. Вырубка деревьев/ Trees CuttingНа английском языке Перевод на русский язык Trees Cutting Вырубка деревьев In the modern world there are great many problems which not only a man but the whole humanity face. One of these problems is trees cutting. Population enlargement and rapid technological development ruin the nature. Thousand years ago the biggest part of the ground ... Читать далее...
7. Trees recognize roe deer by salivaTrees are able to distinguish whether one of their buds or shoots has been randomly torn off or has been eaten by a roe deer. In the case of roe deer browsing, they activate corresponding defence mechanisms. This is the result of a new study by biologists from the Leipzig University and the German Centre ... Читать далее...
8. Chopping Wood a Manlier Feel than SportsResearchers found it significantly increases testosterone levels, even more so than competitive activities. Being a lumberjack has long been considered among the «manliest» of professions, but now there may be scientific proof to back it up. Researchers from the University of California, Santa Barbara have discovered that chopping wood significantly increases testosterone levels, even more ... Читать далее...
9. Пословица / поговорка money doesn’t grow on trees — перевод и значение, пример использованияПословица / поговорка: money doesn’t grow on trees Перевод: деньги на улице не валяются Пример: The girl’s father told her that money doesn’t grow on trees when she asked for money to buy new clothes. Отец девушки сказал ей, что деньги на улице не валяются, когда она попросила деньги, чтобы купить новую одежду....
10. Значение идиомы crow before one is out of the woods[crow before one is out of the woods] {v. phr.} To be glad or brag before you are safe from danger or trouble. — Usually used in negative sentences, often as a proverb, «Don’t crow before you are out of the woods.» John thought his team would win because the game was almost over, but ... Читать далее...
11. Перевод слова criticizeCriticize — критиковать, порицать Перевод слова Criticize a regime — критиковать режим criticize a suggestion — критиковать предложение to criticize severely — подвергнуть суровой критике He has no occasion to Criticize me. У него нет причин критиковать меня. The paper Criticized the new movie. Газета раскритиковала новый фильм. It’s not your place to Criticize me! ... Читать далее...
12. Значение идиомы take to the woods[take to the woods] {v. phr.}, {informal} To run away and hide. When John saw the girls coming, he took to the woods. Bob took tothe woods so he would not have to mow the grass. Compare: HEAD FORTHE HILLS....
13. The Loneliest Plant In The WorldOne day in 1895, while walking through the Ngoya Forest in Zululand, southern Africa, a botanist with the oh so suitable name of John Medley Wood caught sight of a tree. It sat on a steep slope at the edge of the woods and looked different from the other trees, with its thick multiple trunks ... Читать далее...
14. Перевод слова achievementAchievement — достижение, успех Перевод слова The achievements of science — достижения науки scholastic achievement — успехи в учебе achievement game — игра на выигрыш goal achievement — достижение цели The bridge was an epic Achievement. Этот мост был грандиозным достижением. We try to celebrate the Achievements of our students. Мы стараемся отмечать достижения наших ... Читать далее...
15. Перевод идиомы out of the woods, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: out of the woods Идиома: out of the woods разг. Перевод: выйти из трудной ситуации, из затруднительного положения Пример: It is true that the economy is getting stronger, but we are not out of the woods yet. Экономика, действительно, улучшается, но трудности еще не закончились....
16. Country-SideNature has always been a favourite theme for poets. Storms and adventures on the sea have inspired them to write stirring verses. Great forests have led them to write solemn songs. Mountains and valleys, hills and meadows, too, have given them inspiration. And, indeed, can you find anyone who would not be thrilled by the ... Читать далее...
17. Значение идиомы neck of the woods[neck of the woods] {n. phr.}, {informal} Part of the country;place; neighborhood; vicinity. We visited Illinois and Iowa lastsummer; in that neck of the woods the corn really grows tall. Wewere down in your neck of the woods last week....
18. Перевод слова unableUnable — неспособный Перевод слова Unable to pay — неплатежеспособный unable to fight a bag of shit — не умеющий драться permanently unable to work — нетрудоспособный unable to sport — неспособный к спорту She is Unable to work today. Она не может работать сегодня. I was Unable to afford the trip. Я был не ... Читать далее...
19. Перевод слова forestForest — лес Перевод слова Pine forest — сосновый бор oak forest — дубрава a forest of hands shot up — поднялся лес рук The Forest stretches for miles. Лес тянется на много миль. They dwelt in the Forest. Они обитали в лесу. The scenery showed a Forest. Декорации создавали атмосферу леса....
20. The duffer muffed his tee shot into the woodsThe duffer muffed his tee shot into the woods, then hit into a few trees, then proceeded to hit across the fairway into another woods. Finally, after banging away several more times, he proceeded to hit into a sand trap. All the while, he’d noticed that the club professional had been watching. «What club should ... Читать далее...
21. Значение идиомы draw a bead on[draw a bead on] {v. phr.} {informal} 1. To aim at; sight. The deer bounded into the forest before the hunters could draw a bead on them. John drew a bead on the elk, but didn’t have the heart to pull the trigger. 2. To take as an aim or goal. «I’m drawing a bead ... Читать далее...
22. Значение идиомы eye out[eye out] Careful watch or attention; guard. — Used after «keep»,»have» or «with». Keep an eye out. We’re close to Joe’s house. -Usually used with «for». Mary has her eye out for bargains. They went through the woods very quietly, with an eye out forIndians. Compare: LOOK OUT, ON GUARD, ON THE ALERT, ON THE ... Читать далее...
23. Значение идиомы babe in the woods[babe in the woods] {n. phr.} A person who is inexperienced or innocent in certain things. He is a good driver, but as a mechanich is just a babe in the woods. Compare: OVER ONE’S HEAD, BEYOND ONE’S DEPTH....
24. Значение идиомы jump on[jump on] or [jump all over] or [land on] or [land all over] {v. phr.}, {informal} To scold; criticize; blame. Tom’s boss jumped allover Tom because he made a careless mistake. Janice landed onRobert for dressing carelessly for their date. «I don’t know whyBill is always jumping on me; I just don’t understand him,» said ... Читать далее...
25. Значение идиомы tear down[tear down] {v.} 1. To take all down in pieces; destroy. Theworkmen tore down the old house and built a new house in its place. 2. To take to pieces or parts. The mechanics had to tear down theengine, and fix it, and put it together again. 3. To say bad thingsabout; criticize. «Why do ... Читать далее...
26. Значение идиомы after a while[after a while] {informal} or [in a while] {adv. phr.} Later, at some time in the future; after a time that is not short and not long. «Dad, will you help me make this model plane?» «After a while, Jimmy, when I finish reading the newspaper.» The boys gathered some wood, and in a while, ... Читать далее...
27. Значение идиомы not to know what to make of[not to know what to make of] {v. phr.} To be unable to decipher;be unable to identify; not know how to decide what something reallyis. I got a mysterious letter asking me to meet Santa Claus at 6P. M. at the supermarket. Is this a joke? I don’t know what to make ofit....
28. Перевод слова judgeJudge — судья; судить, оценивать, порицать Перевод слова Presiding judge — председательствующий судья to judge whether Smith is right or wrong — судить, прав Смит или неправ I judged him to be about 50 — мне показалось, что ему около пятидесяти judge not, that ye be not judged — не судите, да не судимы будете ... Читать далее...
29. Christopher Lee Was the Only Lord of the Rings Star to Meet J. R. R. Tolkien, Is Mourned on Twitter by Elijah Wood, MoreStep aside, Gandalf! On Thursday, June 11, Lord of the Rings fans celebrated one of the series’ greatest wizards, Saruman the White. British actor Christopher Lee, who played the evil sorcerer in the three blockbuster film adaptations, passed away at age 93 on Sunday, June 7, but the news of his death wasn’t announced until ... Читать далее...
30. Значение идиомы hog-tie[hog-tie] {v.}, {informal} 1. To tie so it is unable tomove or escape. The Cowboy caught a calf and hog-tied it. 2. Tomake someone unable to act freely; limit. The welfare worker wantedto help at once, but rules and regulations hog-tied her, so she couldonly report the case....
31. Значение идиомы eye to[eye to] 1. Attention to. — Usually used with «have» or «with». Have an eye to spelling in these test papers. 2. Plan for, purposeof. — Usually used with «have» or «with». Save your money now withan eye to the future. John is going to college with an eye tobecoming a lawyer....
32. Перевод идиомы babe in the woods, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: babe in the woods Перевод: сущий младенец; неопытный, простодушный, или наивный человек Пример: As a painter Bill is fine, but he was a babe in the woods when it comes to writing songs or poetry. Художник из Билла отличный, но что касается написания песен или стихов, здесь он сущий младенец....
33. SAT score decayAs we all know SAT scores have been on the decline for years. The following may be the reason why. A math problem in the 60’s A logger sells a truckload of lumber for $100. His cost of production is four-fifths of this price. What is his profit? A math problem in the 70’s A ... Читать далее...
34. Значение идиомы going to[going to] Can be expected to; planning to. — Used after «is» , with an infinitive, in the same way «will» is used, toshow future. Some day that big tree is going to rot and fall. Look at those dark clouds. It’s going to rain. The boys are goingto practice football this afternoon. For a ... Читать далее...
35. At night court, a man was brought in and setAt night court, a man was brought in and set before the judge. The judge said, «State your name, occupation, and the charge.» The defendant said, «I’m Sparks, I’m an electrician, charged with battery.» The judge winced and said, «Bailiff! Put this man in a dry cell!»...
36. Значение идиомы on the lookout[on the lookout] {adj. phr.} Watching closely. The little boywas on the lookout for his father. Forest rangers are always onthe lookout for forest fires. The doctor is on the lookout for anew secretary....
37. Значение идиомы give to understand[give to understand] {v. phr.}, {informal} 1. To make a personthink that something is true but not tell him; suggest; hint. Mr. Johnson gave Billy to understand that he would pay him if he helpedhim clean the yard. 2. To make a person understand by telling himvery plainly or boldly. Frank was given to understand ... Читать далее...
38. School yearsВ топике Школьные годы я хочу поделиться тем, что я думаю о значении школы в жизни каждого человека. Школьные годы — прекрасное время, которое все стараются как можно быстрее пережить, а потом всю жизнь вспоминают с легким сожалением, поскольку его нельзя вернуть. Многие не любили школу, но, оглядываясь назад, понимают, что именно в то время ... Читать далее...
39. Two story houseA man appears before a judge one day, asking for a divorce. The judge quietly reviews some papers and then says, «Please tell me why you are seeking a divorce.» «Because,» the man says,»I live in a two-story house.» The Judge replies, «What kind of a reason is that? What is the big deal about ... Читать далее...
40. Перевод идиомы a man of parts / a man of many parts, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: a man of parts / a man of many parts Перевод: способный, талантливый человек; человек, умеющий многое Пример: Jim is a man of many parts — ruthless businessman, loving father, and accomplished sportsman, to name a few. Джим — способный человек — безжалостный бизнесмен, любящий отец, и успешный спортсмен, и это еще не все....