Значение идиомы close-up

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1. Значение идиомы close at hand[close at hand] {adj. phr.} Handy; close by; within one’s range. My calendar isn’t close at hand, so I can’t tell you whether we can come next week or not. I always keep my pencils and erasers close at hand when I work on a draft proposal....
2. Значение идиомы close-knit[close-knit] {adj.} Closely joined together by ties of love, friendship, or common interest; close. The Joneses are a close-knit family. The three boys are always together. They form a very close-knit group....
3. Значение идиомы too close for comfort[too close for comfort] {adj. phr.} Perilously near. When the sniper’s bullet hit the road the journalistexclaimed, «Gosh, that was too close for comfort!» Compare: CLOSECALL, CLOSE SHAVE....
4. Значение идиомы close its doors[close its doors] {v. phr.} 1. To keep someone or something from entering or joining; become closed. The club has closed its doors to new members. 2. To fail as a business; go bankrupt. The fire was so damaging that the store had to close its doors. Business was so poor that we had to ... Читать далее...
5. Значение идиомы close to home[close to home] {adv. phr.} Too near to someone’s personal feelings, wishes, or interests. When John made fun of Bob’s way of walking, he struck close to home. When the preacher spoke about prejudice, some people felt he had come too close to home....
6. Значение идиомы close call[close call] or [shave] {n. phr.} A narrow escape. That sure was a close call when that truck came near us from the right! When Tim fell off his bicycle in front of a bus, it was a very close shave....
7. Значение идиомы close ranks[close ranks] {v. phr.} 1. To come close together in a line especially for fighting. The soldiers closed ranks and kept the enemy away from the bridge. 2. To stop quarreling and work together; unite and fight together. The Democrats and Republicans closed ranks to win the war. The leader asked the people to close ... Читать далее...
8. Значение идиомы bring to a close[bring to a close] {v. phr.} To terminate; cause to end. The meeting was brought to an abrupt close when the speaker collapsed with a heart attack....
9. Перевод слова closeClose — закрывать, закрываться; близко Перевод слова To close a hole — заткнуть отверстие close at hand — рядом, под рукой to close the eyes — закрыть глаза The school is Close by. Школа расположена рядом. Come Close so I can see you. Подойди поближе, чтобы я мог тебя увидеть. The flowers Close up at ... Читать далее...
10. Значение идиомы sail close to the wind[sail close to the wind] {v. phr.} To be on the borderline betweenlegality and illegality. The wealthy tycoon sailed close to thewind during Prohibition....
11. Значение идиомы close the books[close the books] {v. phr.} To stop taking orders; end a bookkeeping period. The tickets were all sold, so the manager said to close the books. The department store closes its books on the 25th of each month....
12. Taking PhotographsRyan: Stop Mugging for the camera and stand Still! Katrina: I’ve been standing still for 10 minutes, while you’ve been setting up the Shot. I have to do something. This is boring! Ryan: I almost have the Settings right. Okay, let’s try a shot. Say “cheese.” Katrina: Cheese. Ryan: Oh, you look Washed out in ... Читать далее...
13. Перевод идиомы draw to a close, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: draw to a close Перевод: заканчиваться, подходить к концу, приближаться к окончанию Пример: The tournament was drawing to a close and everybody was going back home. Чемпионат заканчивался, и все возвращались домой....
14. Значение идиомы ax to grind[ax to grind] {n. phr.}, {informal} Something to gain for yourself; a selfish reason. In praising movies for classroom use he has an ax to grind; he sells motion picture equipment. When Charles told the teacher he saw Arthur copying his homework from Jim, he had an ax to grind; Arthur would not let Charles ... Читать далее...
15. Перевод идиомы get close to someone, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: get close to someone Перевод: сблизиться с кем-либо, стать близкими друзьями с кем-либо Пример: The woman tried very hard to get close to her youngest daughter. Женщина очень старалась сблизиться со своей младшей дочерью....
16. Using a CameraIngrid: I don’t mind lending you my Camera for the trip, but first, let me show you how to use it. Deng: No need to do that. I took a Photography class in high school, and I pretty much know all there is to know about taking pictures. Ingrid: Wasn’t that a long time ago? ... Читать далее...
17. Перевод идиомы close call, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: close call Перевод: опасность, которую едва удалось миновать; опасная ситуация, которую почти не удалось избежать Пример: They had a close call. The train they were on nearly hit the bus! Они были на волосок от смерти. Поезд, на котором они ехали, почти столкнулся с автобусом!...
18. Experiencing Motion SicknessAshley: You don’t look so good. What’s wrong? Terrell: I felt Motion sickness watching that movie. The camera Jerked around and it made me Dizzy. Ashley: It didn’t bother me. The Hand-held camera used to film the movie had that Effect on you? Terrell: I’m Susceptible to motion sickness. You should see me on a ... Читать далее...
19. Перевод идиомы close up shop / shut up shop, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: close up shop / shut up shop Перевод: закрывать лавочку, свернуть дело (временно или навсегда) Пример: I can’t make any money in this town. The time has come to close up shop and move to another town. У меня не получается ничего заработать в этом городке. Пришло время закрываться и переезжать в другой городок....
20. Значение идиомы close in[close in] {v.} To come in nearer from all sides. We wanted the boat to reach shore before the fog closed in. — Often used with «on». The troops were closing in on the enemy....
21. Перевод слова motionMotion — движение; предложение Перевод слова Motion in a circle — движение по окружности like the circular motion of a wheel — подобно вращательному движению колеса to accept a motion — принять предложение to vote on a motion — ставить предложение на голосование I’ll second that Motion. Я поддержу это предложение. Who is a mover ... Читать далее...
22. Значение идиомы mug shot[mug shot] {n. phr.} A police photograph showing the arrestedperson’s full face and profile. «Go over these mug shots,» SergeantO’Malley said, «and tell me if you find the person who held up theliquor store!»...
23. Значение идиомы close down[close down] or [shut down] {v.} To stop all working, as in a factory; stop work entirely; also: to stop operations in. The factory closed down for Christmas. The company shut down the condom plant for Easter....
24. Buying Television and Movie ProgramsCameron: What did you get for Christmas? James: I got a Box set of my favorite TV show Of all time, the McQ Files. It Contains all five Seasons of the show, Deleted scenes, and Outtakes. I can’t wait to watch it all! Cameron: Didn’t you see the entire series when it was shown on ... Читать далее...
25. Значение идиомы close one’s eyes[close one’s eyes] or [shut one’s eyes] {v. phr.} To refuse to see or think about. The park is beautiful if you shut your eyes to the litter. The ice was very thin, but the boys shut their eyes to the danger and went skating. Compare: OPEN ONE’S EYES....
26. Значение идиомы close the door[close the door] or [bar the door] or [shut the door] {v. phr.} To prevent any more action or talk about a subject. The President’s veto closed the door to any new attempt to pass the bill. Joan was much hurt by what Mary said, and she closed the door on Mary’s attempt to apologize. ... Читать далее...
27. Значение идиомы close up shop[close up shop] {v. phr.} 1. To shut a store at the end of a day’s business, also, to end a business. The grocer closes up shop at 5 o’clock. After 15 years in business at the same spot, the garage closed up shop. 2. {informal} To stop some activity; finish what you are doing. ... Читать далее...
28. Перевод идиомы close the books (on someone or something), значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: close the books (on someone or something) Перевод: завершить, закончить что-либо; закрыть вопрос, решить дело Пример: The city closed the books on the idea of building a new stadium. Город закрыл вопрос о строительстве нового стадиона....
29. Перевод идиомы close one’s eyes to something, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: close one’s eyes to something Перевод: закрывать глаза на что-либо; не обращать внимания, игнорировать что-либо Пример: The teacher closed her eyes to the misbehavior of the students. Учительница закрывала глаза на плохое поведение учеников....
30. Shooting Travel VideosCesar: Hurry up! We’ll miss the Tour bus if we don’t leave right now. Matilda: I’m just getting some Footage of this area before we leave. “This area is known for its…” Cesar: Now what are you doing? Matilda: I’m doing a Voice-over for this Segment. Voice-overs are very important in good Travel videos. Cesar: ... Читать далее...
31. Renting a MovieBrenda: I have to return these movies in the Drop box today or I’ll have Late fees. Can I get you anything while I’m out? Jang: Are you still Renting movies from the Video store? I use a service that delivers the movies to my mailbox. There are never any late fees. Brenda: I’ve thought ... Читать далее...
32. Why elevator «close» buttons don’t workEven if your building’s got an up-to-date elevator that runs with all the speed and precision of a Swiss watch (if that’s the case, no need to brag), you’ve likely found yourself waiting the maddening extra few seconds for the doors to finally close, furtively pushing the «close» button and wondering why isn’t anything happening. ... Читать далее...
33. Types of Story EndingsHamid: I just finished a really good book. I thought the characters were Headed toward a Tragic ending, but there was a Twist near the end, and everything turned out well. It was so Satisfying! Rachel: It sounds Sappy to me. Hamid: It wasn’t sappy at all. It was just a happy ending. I know ... Читать далее...
34. Значение идиомы long shot[long shot] {n.} 1. A bet or other risk taken though not likely tosucceed. The horse was a long shot, but it came in and paid well. Jones was a long shot for mayor. The business long shot thatsucceeds often pays extremely well. 2. See: BY A LONG SHOT....
35. Перевод слова cameraCamera — фотоаппарат Перевод слова Automatic camera — автоматический фотоаппарат to load a camera — зарядить фотоаппарат compact camera — небольшой фотоаппарат, мыльница digital camera — цифровой фотоаппарат Don’t jump the Camera. Не трясите фотоаппарат. The Camera never lies. Камера никогда не лжет. Lights, Camera, action! Свет, камера, мотор! Интересные факты В русском языке слово ... Читать далее...
36. Значение идиомы the picture[the picture] {n.} The way things are or were; the facts aboutsomething; the situation; what happened or happens. Where doesSusan come into the picture. When you are looking for a job youreducation enters into the picture. Old Mr. Brown is out of thepicture now and his son runs the store. After the fight on theplayground, ... Читать далее...
37. Фразовый глагол close up — перевод и значение, пример использованияФразовый глагол: close up Перевод: временно закрываться Пример: They are closing the ski resort up for the summer. Лыжный курорт закрывается на лето....
38. Значение идиомы make a motion[make a motion] {v. phr.} To propose in some committee meeting orlegislative group that a certain action be taken. The secretarymade a motion that the minutes of the last meeting be accepted....
39. Значение идиомы flesh and blood[flesh and blood] {n.} 1. A close relative ; close relatives. Used in the phrase «one’s own flesh andblood». Such an answer from her — and she’s my own flesh and blood, too! 2. The appearance of being real or alive. The author doesn’tgive his characters any flesh and blood. 3. The human body. Beforechild ... Читать далее...
40. Значение идиомы by a long shot[by a long shot] {adv. phr.}, {informal} By a big difference; by far. — Used to add emphasis. Bert was the best swimmer in the race, by a long shot. Often used with a negative. Tom isn’t the kind who would be fresh to a teacher, by a long shot. Our team didn’t win — ... Читать далее...