Значение идиомы cap the climax

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1. 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...
2. Перевод слова exceedExceed — превышать, выходить за пределы Перевод слова The task exceeds his ability — эта задача ему не под силу to exceed in strength — быть сильнее, превосходить силой the river will exceed its banks — река выйдет из берегов David seems even to Exceed himself. Дэвид, кажется, превзошел самого себя. It Exceeds the power ... Читать далее...
3. Перевод слова pianoPiano — фортепьяно, пианино Перевод слова Piano pedal — педаль фортепиано piano player — пианист piano quartet — фортепьянный квартет He sang and she accompanied him on the Piano. Он пел, а она аккомпанировала ему на фортепьяно. The Piano is out of tune. Пианино расстроено. My kid sister plays Piano. Моя маленькая сестренка играет на ... Читать далее...
4. Перевод слова performancePerformance — исполнение, выполнение Перевод слова Performance for performance — одновременное исполнение a solo performance — сольное выступление His Performance was outstanding. Его выступление было выдающимся. When is the next Performance? Кагда будет следующее представление? An increased level of Performance. Повышенный уровень производительности. Примеры из жизни В современном искусстве Перформанс (от англ. Performance — исполнение, ... Читать далее...
5. Remember during warsThings to Remember During a War 1. The only things more accurate than enemy fire is friendly fire. 2. Try to look unimportant, they may be low on ammo. 3. Teamwork is essential. It gives them more targets to shoot at. 4. No inspection-ready unit ever passed combat. 5. No combat-ready unit ever passed inspection. ... Читать далее...
6. Значение идиомы in tune[in tune] {adv.} or {adj. phr.} 1. At the proper musical pitch;high or low enough in sound. The piano is in tune. 2. Going welltogether; in agreement; matching; agreeable. — Often used with «with». In his new job, John felt in tune with his surroundings and hisassociates. Contrast: OUT OF TUNE....
7. Значение идиомы high[high] See: COME HELL OR HIGH WATER, FLYING HIGH, GO THROUGH HELLAND HIGH WATER, HELL AND HIGH WATER, HIT THE HIGH SPOTS, LIVE HIGH OFFTHE HOG or EAT HIGH ON THE HOG, OFF ONE’S HIGH HORSE, ON TOP OF THEWORLD or SITTING ON TOP OF THE WORLD also SITTING ON HIGHCOTTON, RIDING HIGH....
8. Перевод слова capCap — кепка, фуражка; колпачок, крышка Перевод слова Fur cap — меховая шапка peaked cap — форменная фуражка to screw on the cap — навинчивать крышку Snow Caps the mountain. Гора покрыта снеговой шапкой. А pipe Capped at one end. Труба закрыта колпаком с одного конца. Soon I was well known and Capped to. Скоро ... Читать далее...
9. Значение идиомы tough act to follow[tough act to follow] {n. phr.} A speech, performance, or activityof such superior quality that the person next in line feels and thinksthat it would be very difficult to match it in quality. SirLawrence Olivier’s performance of Hamlet was a tough act to follow inevery sense....
10. Being in DebtChang: I don’t mean to be nosey, but all of those bills are red or pink. Are you Behind on all of those bills? Ilya: I am, but it’s no big deal. I can catch up on them next month. Chang: You know that being late on bills is bad for your credit score, right? ... Читать далее...
11. Значение идиомы top off[top off] {v.} To come or bring to a special or unexpected ending;climax. John batted three runs and topped off the game with a homerun. Mary hadn’t finished her homework, she was late to school, and to top it all off she missed a surprise test. George had steakfor dinner and topped it off with ... Читать далее...
12. Значение идиомы natural-born[natural-born] {adj.} 1. Being a because you were born inthe country. Mr. and Mrs. Schmidt came to the United States fromGermany and are naturalized citizens but their children arenatural-born citizens. 2. Born with great ability to become ; having great ability almost fromthe start. Joe had never played baseball before trying out for theteam but ... Читать далее...
13. Значение идиомы baby grand[baby grand] {n.} A small grand piano no longer than three feet, maximally four feet. This apartment can’t take a regular grand piano, so we’ll have to buy a baby grand....
14. For Jordan, Best Game Of His CareerMichael Jordan didn’t hesitate when asked what he considered to be the best of his many great games. «This would have to be it,» Jordan said after scoring a career-high 69 points and leading the Chicago Bulls to a 117-113 overtime victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers Wednesday night. «Everything seemed to fall and I found ... Читать далее...
15. 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....
16. Being Physically StrongTakeshi: What do you want me to do with this Piano? Paula: I want you to move it from the living room to the family room. You’re As strong as an ox and that’s why I called you for help. Takeshi: Lucky me. I don’t think I can move that piano by myself, though. Paula: ... Читать далее...
17. Значение идиомы eat high on the hog[eat high on the hog] or [eat high off the hog] {v. phr.} To eat or live well or elegantly. For the first few daysafter the check arrived, they ate high on the hog. Compare: IN CLOVERor IN THE CLOVER, ON EASY STREET....
18. Значение идиомы high and dry[high and dry] {adv.} or {adj. phr.} 1. Up above the water; beyondthe reach of splashing or waves. Mary was afraid she had left hertowel where the tide would reach it, but she found it high and dry. When the tide went out the boat was high and dry. 2. Without anyoneto help; alone and ... Читать далее...
19. Значение идиомы high-hat[high-hat ] {adj.}, {slang} Treating others as inferior; actingabove others. It was an expensive place to eat, and the customerswere likely to be a little high-hat. Jones acted high-hat towardanyone poorer than he....
20. Перевод идиомы high horse, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: high horse Перевод: высокомерное, надменное или презрительное отношение (часто используется в выражениях Get on your high horse и Get off your high horse) Пример: Get off your high horse and stop acting so mean. Перенстань быть таким высокомерным, и хватит так низко себя вести....
21. Значение идиомы screw-up[screw-up] {n.} A mistake; an error; a confusing mess. «What ascrew-up!» the manager cried, when he realized that the bills weresent to the wrong customers....
22. 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....
23. Значение идиомы square up[square up] {v. phr.} To liquidate debts and other obligations. I want to square up my medical bills before I accept my new teachingassignment in Africa....
24. Значение идиомы take it all in[take it all in] {v. phr.} To absorb completely; listenattentively. Bill’s piano music filled the room and we took it allin with admiration....
25. Значение идиомы off one’s high horse[off one’s high horse] {adj. phr.}, {informal} 1. Not acting proudand scornful; humble and agreeable. The girls were so kind to Nancyafter her mother died that she came down off her high horse and madefriends with them. 2. Acting friendly again; not angry and unpleasantany more; agreeable. Sally wouldn’t speak to anyone all afternoonbecause she ... Читать далее...
26. Значение идиомы knee-high to a grasshopper[knee-high to a grasshopper] also [knee-high to a duck] {adj. phr.}, {informal} As tall as a very small child; very young. Charles started reading when he was knee-high to a grasshopper. I’ve known Mary ever since she was knee-high to a duck....
27. A Brainstorming SessionJudy: I’ve Called this meeting so we can Brainstorm some Fundraising ideas. As you know, we’re In danger of closing. Any thoughts? Stan: I thought that Juan was Working on getting Donors. Judy: He is, but we can’t count on that Coming through. Dominique: How much do we need to raise? What’s a ballpark figure? ... Читать далее...
28. Значение идиомы high-sounding[high-sounding] {adj.} Sounding important; said for showing off;too fancy. The politician’s speech was full of high-soundingwords. Mr. Brown filled his son with many high-sounding ideasabout life....
29. 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....
30. Значение идиомы high gear[high gear] {n. phr.}, {informal} Top speed; full activity. Production got into high gear after the vacation. An advertisingcampaign for the new toothpaste promptly moved into high gear....
31. Значение идиомы high as a kite[high as a kite] {adj.} 1. As excited and happy as one can possiblybe. When Eric won the lottery he was high as a kite. 2.Intoxicated or under the influence of some drug. Jeff has beendrinking again and he is high as a kite. Compare: THREE SHEETS IN TOTHE WIND....
32. Значение идиомы on one’s high horse[on one’s high horse] {adj. phr.}, {informal} 1. Acting as if youare better than others; being very proud and scornful. Martha waschairman of the picnic committee, and at the picnic she was on herhigh horse, telling everyone what to do. Mrs. Jones asked to see aless expensive hat. The salesgirl got up on her high ... Читать далее...
33. Значение идиомы high-and-mighty[high-and-mighty] {adj.}, {informal} Feeling more important orsuperior to someone else; too proud of yourself. John wasn’tinvited to the party, because he acted too high-and-mighty. Marybecome high-and-mighty when she won the prize, and Joan would not goaround with her any more. Compare: STUCK-UP....
34. Значение идиомы hit the high spots[hit the high spots] {v. phr.} To consider, mention, or see onlythe more important parts of something such as a book, war, or schoolcourse. In his lecture, the speaker hit the high spots of hissubject. The first course in general science hits only the highspots of the physical sciences. The Bakers went to the fair ... Читать далее...
35. Значение идиомы sort out[sort out] {v. phr.} 1. To alphabetize; arrange in numerical order. The secretary helped Professor Brown sort out his numerous indexcards. 2. To clarify. «Help me sort out these bills,» she beggedher husband....
36. Значение идиомы come along[come along] {v.} To make progress; improve; succeed. He was coming along well after the operation. Rose is coming right along on the piano....
37. Значение идиомы get a kick out of[get a kick out of] {v. phr.} To be greatly thrilled; derivepleasure from. Tom and Many get a kick out of playing four hands onthe piano....
38. Значение идиомы iron out[iron out] {v.}, {informal} To discuss and reach an agreement about ; find a solution for ; remove. The company and its workers ironed out theirdifferences over hours and pay. The House and Senate ironed outthe differences between their two different tax bills. Compare: MAKEUP....
39. Значение идиомы make ends meet[make ends meet] {v. phr.} To have enough money to pay one’s bills;earn what it costs to live. Both husband and wife had to work tomake ends meet....
40. 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....