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Значение идиомы chicken switch

[chicken switch] {n.}, {slang}, {Space English} 1. The emergency eject button used by test pilots in fast and high flying aircraft by means of which they can parachute to safety if the engine fails; later adopted by astronauts in space capsules.

Don’t pull the chicken switch, unless absolutely necessary.

2. The panic button; a panicky reaction to an unforeseen situation, such as unreasonable or hysterical telephone calls to friends for help.

Joe pulled the chicken switch on his neighbor when the grease started burning in the kitchen.



Pick the brains of.
Лев толстой на английском биография.

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  36. Диалог на английском языке с переводом «I always chicken out»Eddie Эдди I think I’m falling in love. Наверное, я влюбляюсь. JJ Джей Джей With whom? В кого? Eddie Эдди A girl in my office. I want to tell her how I feel, but I always chicken out when I talk to her. В девушку с моей работы. Я хочу рассказать ей о своих чувствах, ... Читать далее...
  37. Перевод сленгового выражения chicken out, значение и пример использованияСленговое выражение: chicken out Перевод: струсить, испугаться, нерешиться сделать что-либо Пример: Mary was planning to enter the car race but then she chickened out. Мэри собиралась учавствовать в автомобильных гонках, но потом струсила....
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  39. Перевод слова engineEngine — двигатель, мотор Перевод слова Barring engine — пусковой двигатель engine is dead — мотор заглох to decelerate the engine — сбрасывать обороты двигателя Gun the Engine! Давай газу! He got into the driving seat and started the Engine. Он сел за руль и завел двигатель. The Engine has burned out. Двигатель перегрелся....
  40. Перевод слова safetySafety — безопасность, сохранность Перевод слова Public safety — общественная безопасность traffic safety — безопасность уличного движения safety lock — предохранитель He ran to Safety. Он бежал туда, где безопасно. Safety first! Соблюдайте осторожность! Safety is our chief concern. Безопасность — наша главная забота....

Значение идиомы chicken switch