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1. Перевод слова brilliantBrilliant — замечательный, выдающийся; бриллиант Перевод слова Brilliant sunshine — ослепительный солнечный свет brilliant wit — блестящее остроумие brilliant example — замечательный пример She has a Brilliant mind. У нее блестящий ум. I think that’s a Brilliant idea. Я думаю, что это блестящая идея. The sun was shining Brilliantly. Солнце вовсю сияло....
2. Значение идиомы what’s the big idea[what’s the big idea] or [what’s the idea] {informal} What is thepurpose; what do you have in mind; why did you do that; what are youdoing; how dare you. — Often used to question someone or somethingthat is not welcome. The Smith family painted their house red, white, and blue. What’s the big idea? What’s ... Читать далее...
3. Перевод слова paymentPayment — платеж, уплата, оплата Перевод слова Monthly payment — ежемесячный взнос progress payment — поэтапная оплата cash payment — наличный расчет Who is eligible for benefit Payment? Кто вправе получать пособие? A small Payment now will cool his anger down. Небольшая выплата должна его успокоить. He never received an acknowledgment of his Payment. Он ... Читать далее...
4. Значение идиомы toy with an[toy with an] or [the idea] {v. phr.} To consider an idea or anoffer periodically without coming to a decision. He was toying withthe idea of accepting the company’s offer of the vice presidency inTokyo, but he was unable to decide....
5. Перевод слова solutionSolution — решение, объяснение; раствор Перевод слова To discover a solution to the problem — найти решение проблемы facile solution — поверхностное заключение to make a solution — приготовить раствор The problem has a unique Solution. Задача имеет единственное решение. The Solution boiled at 57.4°C. Этот раствор кипел при 57.4°с. There’s no Solution to this ... Читать далее...
6. Значение идиомы yours truly[yours truly] {adv. phr.} 1. Signing off at the end of letters. Yours truly, Tom Smith. 2. I, the first person singular pronoun, frequently abbreviated as t. y. As t. y. has often pointed out… T. y. is not really interested in the offer....
7. Значение идиомы steal one’s thunder[steal one’s thunder] {v. phr.} To do or say something, intentionally or not, that another person has planned to say or do. Fred intended to nominate Bill for president, but John got up firstand stole Fred’s thunder. Mary was going to sing «Oh! Susanna,»but Ellen did it first and Mary said Ellen had stolen her ... Читать далее...
8. Значение идиомы hold forth[hold forth] {v.} 1. To offer; propose. As a candidate, Jonesheld forth the promise of a bright future. 2. To speak in public;preach. — Usually used with little respect. Senator Smith washolding forth on free trade....
9. Перевод слова demandDemand — требовать, нуждаться; спрос, запрос Перевод слова Demand for higher wages — требование повышения зарплаты excessive demands — чрезмерные запросы demand and supply — спрос и предложение I Demand my money back. Я требую, чтобы мне вернули деньги. World oil Demand is booming. Мировой спрос на нефть быстро растет. His books are in high ... Читать далее...
10. Значение идиомы hold out[hold out] {v. phr.} 1. To put forward; reach out; extend; offer. Mr. Ryan held out his hand in welcome. The clerk held out a dressfor Martha to try on. The Company held out many fine promises toJack in order to get him to work for them. 2. To keep resisting; notyield; refuse to give ... Читать далее...
11. Значение идиомы a friend in need is a friend indeed[a friend in need is a friend indeed] A genuine friend on whom one can always depend. — A proverb; often shortened to «a friend in need…» When John’s house burned down, his neighbor Jim helped him and his family with shelter, food and clothing. John said, «Jim, a friend in need is a friend ... Читать далее...
12. Значение идиомы down-to-earth[down-to-earth] {adj.} Showing good sense; practical. The committee’s first plan for the party was too fancy, but the second was more down-to-earth. Mr. Jenkins never seems to know what is happening around him, but his wife is friendly and down-to-earth. Compare: COME BACK TO EARTH....
13. Значение идиомы come back to earth[come back to earth] or [come down to earth] {v. phr.} To return to the real world; stop imagining or dreaming; think and behave as usual. After Jane met the movie star it was hard for her to come back to earth. Bill was sitting and daydreaming so his mother told him to come down ... Читать далее...
14. Значение идиомы on account[on account] {adv. phr.} As part payment of a debt; to lessen theamount owed. John paid $10 down and $5 on account each month forhis bicycle....
15. Значение идиомы brush off[brush off] or [give the brush off] {v. phr.} 1. To refuse to hear or believe; quickly and impatiently; not take seriously or think important. John brushed off Bill’s warning that he might fall from the tree. I said that it might rain and to take the bus, but Joe gave my idea the brush ... Читать далее...
16. Значение идиомы in demand[in demand] {adj. phr.} Needed; wanted. Men to shovel snow werein demand after the snow storm. The book about dogs was much indemand in the library....
17. Перевод слова dependDepend — зависеть, полагаться Перевод слова Depending on the situation — в зависимости от обстоятельств you may depend upon him — на него можно положиться to depend on oneself — самому зарабатывать на жизнь, ни от кого не зависеть I knew I could Depend on you. Я знал, что могу на вас положиться. His decision ... Читать далее...
18. Перевод слова requireRequire — требовать, нуждаться, приказывать Перевод слова The court requires you to attend — суд требует вашего присутствия you will require a coat — вам понадобится пальто to require major repair — требовать капитального ремонта require little comment — не требовать разъяснений You are Required to obey. От вас требуют подчинения. The house Requires painting. ... Читать далее...
19. Значение идиомы call for[call for] {v.} 1. To come or go to get. John called for Mary to take her to the dance. Syn.: PICK UP. 2. To need; require. The cake recipe calls for two cups of flour. Success in school calls for much hard study....
20. Перевод слова produceProduce — продукт; производить, выпускать Перевод слова Home produce — товары отечественного производства raw produce — сырье to produce woollen goods — вырабатывать шерстяные изделия to produce steel — производить сталь Honey is Produced by bees. Мед делают пчелы. Paper is Produced from wood. Бумагу делают из дерева. He can Produce variant results. Он может ... Читать далее...
21. Значение идиомы come through[come through] {v.}, {informal} To be equal to a demand; meet trouble or a sudden need with success; satisfy a need. When the baseball team needed a hit, Willie came through with a double. John needed money for college and his father came through....
22. A Call from a TelemarketerDoris: Hello. Telemarketer: Hello, may I speak to The lady of the house? Doris: What is this regarding? Telemarketer: I’m calling from Cheetam Cable Company and we have a very special offer. This month only, you can get a Bundle of services for the low, low price of $69.99! This offer… Doris: Thank you, but ... Читать далее...
23. A Call from a TelemarketerDoris: Hello. Telemarketer: Hello, may I speak to The lady of the house? Doris: What is this regarding? Telemarketer: I’m calling from Cheetam Cable Company and we have a very special offer. This month only, you can get a Bundle of services for the low, low price of $69.99! This offer… Doris: Thank you, but ... Читать далее...
24. Значение идиомы the idea[the idea] or [the very idea] {n. phr.} — Used in exclamations toshow that you do not like something. The idea! Thinking Mother wasmy sister! The very idea of Tom bringing that dirty dog into myclean house!...
25. Значение идиомы work off[work off] {v.} To make go away, especially by working. John worked off the fat around his waist by doing exercise everymorning. Mr. Smith worked off his anger by chopping wood....
26. Перевод идиомы supply and demand, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: supply and demand Перевод: спрос и предложение Пример: The supply and demand for used sporting equipment is always very tight. Спрос и предложение на подержанное спортивное оборудование всегда очень ровные....
27. Man takes the ferry home from workJohn Smith lived in Staten Island, New York and worked in Manhattan. He had to take the ferryboat home every night. One evening, he got down to the ferry and found there was a wait for the next boat, so John decided to stop at a nearby tavern. Before long he was feeling no pain. ... Читать далее...
28. Значение идиомы grasp at straws[grasp at straws] or [clutch at straws] {v. phr.} To depend onsomething that is useless or unable to help in a time of trouble ordanger; try something with little hope of succeeding. To depend onyour memory without studying for a test is to grasp at straws. Therobber clutched at straws to make excuses. He said ... Читать далее...
29. Значение идиомы help out[help out] {v.} 1. To be helpful or useful; help sometimes orsomewhat. Mr. Smith helps out with the milking on the farm. Tomhelps out in the store after school. 2. To help especiallyin a time of need; aid; assist. Jane is helping out Mother byminding the baby. When John couldn’t add the numbers, the teacherhelped ... Читать далее...
30. Значение идиомы hold good[hold good] {v.} 1. To continue to be good; last. The coupon onthe cereal box offered a free toy, but the offer held good only tillthe end of the year. Attendance at the basketball games held goodall winter. 2. To continue; endure: last. The demand for newhouses held good all that year. The agreement between ... Читать далее...
31. Значение идиомы keep up with the Joneses[keep up with the Joneses] {v. phr.} To follow the latest fashion;try to be equal with your neighbors. Mrs. Smith kept buying everynew thing that was advertised, finally Mr. Smith told her to stoptrying to keep up with the Joneses and to start thinking for herself....
32. Значение идиомы equal to[equal to] {adj. phr.} Able to meet, do, or control; able to dosomething about. The situation took quick thinking, but John wasequal to it. When a guest upset the coffee pot, Mrs. Smith’s tactand quickness of mind were equal to the occasion....
33. Значение идиомы up against it[up against it] {adj. phr.}, {informal} Faced with a greatdifficulty or problem; badly in need. The Smith family is upagainst it because Mr. Smith cannot find a job. You will be upagainst it if you don’t pass the test. You will probably failarithmetic. Compare: HARD UP, END OF ONE’S ROPE, BACK TO THE WALL....
34. Значение идиомы in the world[in the world] or [on earth] {adv. phr.}, {informal} Of allpossible things; ever. — Usually used for emphasis after words thatask questions, as «who», «why», «what», etc. Where in the world didyou find that necktie? The boys wondered how on earth the mousegot out of the cage. Betty could not understand what on earth theteacher ... Читать далее...
35. Phone joke IIOne night when you have a few friends around, take turns calling the same phone number, a really obnoxious acquaintance that won’t recognize your voices is always a good choice. When the person answers, try to leave a message for John Smith (or any name that sounds real). Insist that you have the right number ... Читать далее...
36. Перевод идиомы down-to-earth / down to earth, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: down-to-earth / down to earth Перевод: реалистичный, приземленный, не претенциозный Пример: I like Mrs. Wilson because she’s so down to earth, so natural. Мне нравится миссис Уилсон, потому что она такая приземленная, такая естественная....
37. Значение идиомы ease off[ease off] or [ease up] {v.} To make or become less nervous; relax;work easier. When the boss realized that John had been overworking, he eased off his load. With success and prosperity, Mr. Smith wasable to ease off. Compare: LET UP....
38. Значение идиомы bring on[bring on] {v.} To result in; cause; produce. The murder of Archduke Franz Ferdinand in the summer of 1914 brought on the First World War. Spinal meningitis brought on John’s deafness when he was six years old. Reading in a poor light may bring on a headache....
39. Значение идиомы ghost-writer[ghost-writer] {n.} A writer whose identity remains a secret andwho writes for another who receives all the credit. It is rumoredthat John Smith’s best-selling novel was written by a ghost-writer....
40. Значение идиомы open up[open up] {v.} 1. To show for the first time; make clear; reveal. The story of Helen Keller’s life opened up a whole new world toMary. Einstein’s theories opened up a whole new area for study. 2. To make available; present an opportunity; offer. The buildingof the railroad opened up new lands to the pioneers. ... Читать далее...