Значение идиомы closed book

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1. Значение идиомы closed-door [closed-door] {adj.} Away from the public; in private or in secret; limited to a few. The officers of the club held a closed-door meeting. The committee decided on a closed-door rule for the investigation. Compare: IN PRIVATE....
2. Перевод слова closed Closed – закрытый, замкнутый Перевод слова Closed border – закрытая граница closed season – время, когда запрещена охота closed from below – замкнутый снизу Closed for inventory. Закрыто на учет. The office is Closed on weekends. Офис закрыт по выходным. Chemistry is a Closed book to me. Химия для меня – это закрытая книга. Происхождение […]...
3. Значение идиомы book [book] See: CLOSED BOOK, CLOSE THE BOOKS, HIT THE BOOKS, KEEP BOOKS, NOSE IN A BOOK, ONE FOR THE BOOKS, READ ONE LIKE A BOOK, TALKING BOOK, THROW THE BOOK AT....
4. Значение идиомы closed shop [closed shop] {n. phr.} 1. A plant or factory that employs only union workers. Our firm has been fighting the closed shop policy for many years now. 2. A profession or line of work dominated by followers of a certain mode of thinking and behaving that does not tolerate differing views or ideas. Certain groups […]...
5. Значение идиомы talking book [talking book] {n.} A book recorded by voice on phonograph recordsfor blind people. Billy, who was blind, learned history from atalking book....
6. Перевод идиомы behind closed doors, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: behind closed doors Перевод: за закрытыми дверями; тайно, в тайне Пример: The meeting to settle the dispute took place behind closed doors. Собрание по поводу разрешения полемики прошло за закрытыми дверями....
7. Значение идиомы nose in a book [nose in a book] {n. phr.} Busy interest in reading. – Used with apossessive. Mother can’t get Mary to help do the housework; shealways has her nose in a book....
8. Значение идиомы crack a book [crack a book] {v. phr.}, {slang} To open a book in order to study. – Usually used with a negative. John did not crack a book until the night before the exam. Many students think they can pass without cracking a book....
9. Значение идиомы throw the book at [throw the book at] {v. phr.}, {informal} To give the most severepenalty to for breaking the law or rules. Because it wasthe third time he had been caught speeding that month, the judge threwthe book at him....
10. Пословица / поговорка don’t judge a book by its cover / never judge a book by its cover – перевод и значение, пример использования Пословица / поговорка: don’t judge a book by its cover / never judge a book by its cover Перевод: не суди о книге по обложке Эквивалент в русском языке: встречают по одежке, провожают по уму Пример: That professor may seem slow and awkward, but don’t judge a book by its cover. He is one of […]...
11. Значение идиомы use every trick in the book [use every trick in the book] {v. phr.}, {informal} To availoneself of any means at all in order to achieve one’s goal, notexclusive of possibly immoral or illegal acts. Algernon used everytrick in the book to get Maxine to go out with him, but she keptrefusing....
12. Значение идиомы read one like a book [read one like a book] {v. phr.}, {informal} To understand someonecompletely; know what he will think or do at any time. John’sgirlfriend could read him like a book. Compare: READ ONE’S MIND....
13. Значение идиомы open secret [open secret] {n.} Something that is supposed to be a secret butthat everyone knows. It is an open secret that Mary and John areengaged. Who will be appointed as the next president of thecollege is an open secret....
14. Перевод слова book Book – книга; бронировать Перевод слова Picture book – книжка с картинками all seats are booked – все билеты проданы rare book – редкая книга He is an open Book. Его легко понять. I’ll Book you in at the Hilton. Я забронирую Вам номер в отеле Hilton. Take this Book too. Возьмите и эту книгу....
15. Перевод идиомы by the book, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: by the book Перевод: согласно правилам, по правилам Пример: The police officer does everything by the book when he arrests someone. Офицер полиции при задержании всегда все делает по правилам....
16. Перевод идиомы go by the book, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: go by the book Перевод: строго следовать правилам Пример: Most police officers go by the book when they arrest a criminal. Во время ареста большинство офицеров полиции строго следуют правилам....
17. Перевод идиомы like an open book, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: like an open book Перевод: кто-либо или что-либо, что легко понять Пример: Our boss is like an open book and it is easy to know what he is thinking most of the time. Нашего начальника очень просто понять, и почти всегда можно догадаться, о чем он думает....
18. Перевод идиомы an open book, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: an open book Перевод: кто-либо или что-либо, что очень легко понять Пример: My friend is an open book and everything about him is easy to understand. Мой друг словно открытая книга, и все в нем очень легко понять....
19. 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. […]...
20. Значение идиомы make book [make book] {v. phr.} To serve as a bookmaker taking bets on thehorse races. The police were out to prosecute anybody who made bookillegally....
21. Book shelf Monica Lewinsky’s tell-all book about her affair with the U. S. President has, for one Winnipeg Chapters outlet, not sold all that well after its first day on the shelves, as reported by CBC Radio News. To draw attention to the book, or to perhaps add some perspective, the Lewinksy book had three other titles […]...
22. Значение идиомы in secret [in secret] {adv. phr.} In a private or secret way; in a hiddenplace. The miser buried his gold in secret and no one knows whereit is. The robbers went away in secret after dark. Compare: INPRIVATE....
23. The best book on elephants The UN sponsored a competition on which nation can produce the best book on elephants. The British submited a dry historical account “The Elephant and the British Empire.” The French submited a text “The Sensuality of the Elephant – a Personal Account.” The Germans submited 47 Volumes entitled “An Elementary Introduction to the Foundation of […]...
24. My favorite book ‘Pride and Prejudice’ This is probably one of the book that I know the length and the breadth of it. I don’t remember how many times I’ve re-reread it. I’ve watched all the most popular screen version of the novel. It doesn’t depend on movie format it can be a full motion film or a soap opera. This […]...
25. Перевод сленгового выражения throw the book at, значение и пример использования Сленговое выражение: throw the book at Перевод: сильно наказать кого-либо; дать максимальное наказание за преступление Пример: His crime was so cruel and inhumane that they threw the book at him. Его преступление было таким жестоким и бесчеловечным, что ему дали максимальное наказание....
26. Значение идиомы the wiser [the wiser] {adj.} Knowing about something which might beembarrassing of knowing. – Usually used with “nobody” or “no one”. Mary took the teacher’s book home by mistake, but early the nextmorning she returned it with nobody the wiser....
27. My Favourite Book (Gone with the Wind) В топике Моя любимая книга (“Унесенные ветром”), я рассказываю о романе американской писательницы Маргарет Митчелл, события которого происходят в южных штатах США в 1860-х годах, во время и после гражданской войны США – войны Севера и Юга 1861-1865 годов. Роман вышел в 1936 году и стал одним из самых знаменитых бестселлеров американской литературы. В 1939 […]...
28. Finding a Book at a Bookstore Clerk: Can I help you find something? Adrian: Yes. Can you tell me where the Non-fiction Books are? Clerk: Are you looking for Hardbacks or Paperbacks? Adrian: I’m not sure. I think hardbacks. Clerk: Well, the non-fiction New releases are at the front of the store. The non-fiction section is behind the Fiction shelves on […]...
29. Finding a Book at a Bookstore Clerk: Can I help you find something? Adrian: Yes. Can you tell me where the Non-fiction Books are? Clerk: Are you looking for Hardbacks or Paperbacks? Adrian: I’m not sure. I think hardbacks. Clerk: Well, the non-fiction New releases are at the front of the store. The non-fiction section is behind the Fiction shelves on […]...
30. My Favourite Book – Моя любимая книга (4) I’ve recently read a book, which has made a very deep impression on me. It is named “Gone with the Wind” The author of the book is Margaret Mitchell. She was born in Atlanta, Georgia, in a family of the president of the Atlanta Historical Society. All the family was interested in American history and […]...
31. “Моя любимая книга” (My favourite book) My favourite book It’s impossible to be an educated person without good books. Most of the books are to be read just once, others can be read plenty of times. And each time you find something new and useful as you turn the same pages of your favourite books. I am fond of books about […]...
32. Значение идиомы as if [as if] or [as though] {conj.} 1. As would if; in the same way one would if seeing to show. The baby laughed as if he understood what Mother said. The book looked as though it had been out in the rain. The waves dashed on the rocks as if in anger. 2. That. It […]...
33. Значение идиомы bug in one’s ear [bug in one’s ear] {n. phr.}, {informal} A hint; secret information given to someone to make him act; idea. I saw Mary at the jeweler’s admiring the diamond pin; I’ll put a bug in Henry’s ear....
34. Значение идиомы to pieces [to pieces] {adv. phr.} 1. Into broken pieces or fragments;destroyed. The cannon shot the town to pieces. The vase fell topieces in Mary’s hand. 2. {informal} So as not to work; into a stateof not operating. After 100,000 miles the car went to pieces. When Mary heard of her mother’s death, she went to pieces. […]...
35. Перевод слова secret Secret – секрет, секретный, тайный Перевод слова Secret diplomacy – тайная дипломатия secret decampment – тайное бегство, побег secret fund – секретный фонд The Secret came out. Секрет раскрылся. She had a Secret sorrow. У нее было горе о котором она никому не рассказывала. My Secret will die with me. Моя тайна умрет вместе со […]...
36. Не судите о книге по ее обложке/ Do not Judge A Book By Its Cover На английском языке Перевод на русский язык Do not Judge A Book By Its Cover Не судите о книге по ее обложке I have never had a proper hobby, except reading. Reading is my favourite pastime, as it helps me to relax and forget about worries of the day. At the same time while reading […]...
37. The Book I’ve Just Read В топике Книга, которую я только что прочитал – я пересказываю содержание рассказа “Лорд Маунтдраго” Уильяма Сомерсета Моэма. Это история из практики доктора Одлина, профессионального психоаналитика с богатым опытом. Именно к нему обращается с необычной проблемой Лорд Маунтдраго. За все 15 лет своей практики, доктор никогда не сталкивался с более загадочным случаем, который происходит с […]...
38. Значение идиомы two-time [two-time] {v.}, {slang} To go out with a second boy or girlfriendand keep it a secret from the first. Joan was two-timing Jim withFred. Mary cried when she found that Joe was two-timing her. Compare: DOUBLE-CROSS....
39. Значение идиомы let off [let off] {v.} 1. To discharge ; explode; fire. Willieaccidentally let off his father’s shotgun and made a hole in thewall. Syn.: GO OFF, LET LOOSE. 2. To permit to go or escape;excuse from a penalty, a duty, or a promise. Two boys were caughtsmoking in school but the principal let them off with a […]...
40. Значение идиомы make the most of [make the most of] {v. phr.} To do the most you can with; get themost from; use to the greatest advantage. She planned the weekendin town to make the most of it. George studied hard. He wanted tomake the most of his chance to learn. The teacher went out of theroom for five minutes and […]...