Значение идиомы consumer goods

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1. Перевод слова consumerConsumer — потребитель Перевод слова Consumer(s’) goods — потребительские товары consumer price — розничная цена consumer of electricity — потребитель электричества Many Consumers are still not comfortable making purchases on the Internet. Многим покупателям по-прежнему непривычно делать покупки через Интернет. This will deal a blow to Consumer confidence. Это нанесет удар по уверенности потребителей. She ... Читать далее...
2. Значение идиомы get the goods on[get the goods on] or [have the goods on] {v. phr.}, {slang} Tofind out true and, often, bad information about; discover what iswrong with; be able to prove the guilt of. Tell the truth, Johnny. We know who your girl is because we’ve got the goods on you. Thepolice had the goods on the burglar ... Читать далее...
3. Значение идиомы deliver the goods[deliver the goods] {v. phr.} 1. To carry things and give them to the person who wants them. Lee delivered the goods to the right house. 2. {slang} To succeed in doing well what is expected. The new pitcher delivered the goods by striking out 20 men in his first game. This personal computer surely ... Читать далее...
4. Перевод слова goodsGoods — товары, вещи Перевод слова The bulk of the goods — основная масса товаров comprehensive range of goods and services — полный ассортимент товаров и услуг to declare goods at the customs — декларировать товары на таможне Part of the Goods perished. Часть товаров испортилась. Please advise us when the Goods reach you. Пожалуйста, ... Читать далее...
5. Значение идиомы sell one a bill of goods[sell one a bill of goods] {v. phr.} To persuade another to acquiresomething useless; defraud. We were sure sold a bill of goods whenAlfred persuaded us to buy his custom-built car for which replacementparts weren’t available anywhere....
6. Перевод слова supplySupply — запас, провиант; снабжать, поставлять Перевод слова Goods are in short supply — запасы товаров истощаются food supplies — запасы продовольствия to supply an army with provisions — снабжать армию продовольствием We can Supply all yours wants. Мы можем удовлетворить все ваши запросы. We can Supply the goods from our main store. Мы можем ... Читать далее...
7. Перевод идиомы sell someone a bill of goods, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: sell someone a bill of goods Перевод: обмануть кого-либо, заставить кого-либо поверить в неправду Пример: I believe that the salesman sold me a bill of goods and the product does not have much value. Я считаю, что продавец меня обманул, и эта вещь не имеет большой ценности....
8. Importing Goods to the U. SDaniel: You look like you’re Sitting on pins and needles. Muriel: I am. I’m waiting to hear if our Goods have Cleared customs yet. We’re in big trouble if our 50 Crates aren’t Released soon. Daniel: You’ve filled out the proper Paperwork. What could go wrong? Muriel: You have no idea how much Red tape ... Читать далее...
9. Food buying — Покупка едыSupermarkets have become an ordinary tiling in the life of a modern city. Most people go there to buy food. There is also a wide choice of pet food and household goods like soap, detergents, toothpaste, ortoothbrushes there. Supermarkets can save a lot of time as you can do all the shopping inone place. Supermarkets ... Читать далее...
10. Rebuilding Consumer TrustKaren: The Scandal over our new product line really damaged our Image, and we need To rebuild consumer trust. Brandon: This is going to be an Uphill battle. Losing customers is easy. Winning them back will be really hard. Karen: I agree, but our stock is Taking a beating and we need to do something ... Читать далее...
11. Значение идиомы in short supply[in short supply] {adj. phr.} Not enough; in too small a quantityor amount; in less than the amount or number needed. The cookiesare in short supply, so don’t eat them all up. We have five peopleand only four beds, so the beds are in short supply....
12. Перевод идиомы be in the driving seat, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: be in the driving seat Идиома: be in the driving seat Перевод: находиться у руля, держать рычаги власти, иметь контроль над ситуацией Пример: The consumer is in the driving seat due to the huge range of goods on the market. Потребитель имел весь контроль над ситуацией из-за огромного выбора товаров на рынке....
13. Japan’s quality standardThis speaks a lot about the Japanese quality standards and also cultural misunderstandings. They’re still laughing about this at IBM. Apparently the computer giant decided to have some parts manufactured in Japan as a trial project. In the specifications, they set out that they will accept three defective parts per 10,000 . When the delivery ... Читать далее...
14. 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....
15. Importing and Exporting GoodsGiselle: Good morning, Brian. This is Giselle calling from Intergroup in Kansas City. Brian: Hi, Giselle. How are you? Giselle: I’m great, thanks. Listen, the reason I’m calling is that I wanted To touch base with you about the new proposed Regulations. Have you had a chance to review them? Brian: We’ve only had time ... Читать далее...
16. Значение идиомы middleman[middleman] {n.} A person or small business standing in anintermediary position between two parties. A retail merchant is themiddleman between the factory and the consumer....
17. Price GougingPedro: Why are you changing the prices on all of those items in the store? Elisa: Haven’t you heard? There’s a Hurricane coming. People will be Stocking up on Basic necessities. Pedro: I know that, but that still doesn’t explain why you’ve decided To jack up prices. Elisa: There’s nothing wrong with taking advantage of ... Читать далее...
18. Перевод слова itemItem — пункт; вид товара, каждый отдельный предмет Перевод слова To answer a letter item by item — отвечать на письмо по пунктам component item — комплектующее изделие an item that you want to barter — предмет, который вы хотите обменять What’s the first Item on the agenda? Что у нас идет первым пунктом на ... Читать далее...
19. Экономика/ EconomicsЭкономика Economics Экономика занимает важное место в потребительском обществе. Люди всегда нуждаются в чем-либо: в одежде, продуктах питания, автомобилях, мебели. И когда эти потребности достигают больших или глобальных масштабов, на помощь приходит экономика. Возможными путями удовлетворения данных потребностей являются ресурсы. Например, чтобы построить новый дом человеку нужно дерево, камни, инструменты, электричество и т. д. На ... Читать далее...
20. CapitalismFeatures of capitalism In a capitalist system private households need goods. They buy these goods from the income that they have. Some households have more income than others. Sometimes only one member of a household has a job, at other times both husband and wife go to work. Then they have more money to buy ... Читать далее...
21. Значение идиомы get a black eye[get a black eye] {v. phr.} 1. To receive a dark ring around theeye after being hit by someone’s fist or an object. In thefistfight Tom got a black eye from Pete. Sue got a black eye whenshe ran into a tree. 2. To have one’s character denigrated. Ourfirm received a black eye because of ... Читать далее...
22. Перевод слова foodFood — еда, пища Перевод слова Food and clothing — пища и одежда preserved food — консервированные продукты exotic food — экзотическая пища I love French Food. Я люблю французскую кухню. Food sustains life. Пища поддерживает жизненные силы. The Food was yucky. Еда была противной....
23. Перевод слова illnessIllness — болезнь Перевод слова Dangerous illness — опасная болезнь to heal of illness — вылечить от болезни slight illness — болезнь в легкой форме Our mother’s Illness concerns us. Болезнь нашей матери беспокоит нас. He is greatly reduced by Illness. Во время болезни он очень похудел. She expired after a long Illness. Она умерла ... Читать далее...
24. The Great DepressionCauses The decade after World War I was called the «Roaring Twenties». It was a time of rebuilding after a great war. Many European countries didn’t have enough money. They had to pay a lot back to the USA because the Americans helped to win the war. Above all, Germany was weak because it had ... Читать далее...
25. Значение идиомы get off cheap[get off cheap] {v. phr.} 1. To receive a lesser punishment thanone deserves. Ted could have been sentenced to fifteen years inprison; he got off cheap by receiving a reduced sentence of fiveyears. 2. To pay less than the normal price. If you had your carrepaired for only $75, you got off cheap. Contrast: GET ... Читать далее...
26. Значение идиомы dumbwaiter[dumbwaiter] {n.} A small elevator for carrying food, dishes, etc., from one floor to another in hotels, restaurants, or large homes. The banquet was delayed because the dumbwaiter broke down and the food had to be carried upstairs by hand....
27. Значение идиомы happy hour[happy hour] {n.}, {informal} A time in bars or restaurants whencocktails are served at a reduced rate, usually one hour before theystart serving dinner. Happy hour is between 6 and 7 P. M. atCelestial Gardens....
28. Eating Spoiled FoodRyan: It’s really nice of you to make dinner for me. It’s been a long time since I’ve had a home-cooked meal. Corrie: I’m happy to do it. First, though, let’s see what you have in your fridge. Ryan: I have tons of food in there. Corrie: What is that? It looks Moldy. Ryan: Oh, ... Читать далее...
29. Перевод идиомы food for thought, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: food for thought Перевод: пища для раздумий, для размышления Пример: I do not agree with his proposal but at least it is food for thought. Я не согласен с его предложением, но, по крайней мере, тут есть над чем подумать....
30. Значение идиомы food for thought[food for thought] {n. phr.} Something to think about or worththinking about; something that makes you think. The teacher toldJohn that she wanted to talk to his father, and that gave John foodfor thought. There is much food for thought in this book....
31. Значение идиомы B. Y. O[B. Y. O.] {informal} Bring Your Own. Said of a kind of party where the host or hostess does not provide the drinks or food but people bring their own....
32. Значение идиомы lay in[lay in] {v.} To store up a supply of; to get and keep for futureuse. Mrs. Mason heard that the price of sugar might go up, so shelaid in a hundred pounds of it. Before school starts, theprincipal will lay in plenty of paper for the students’ written work. Compare: LAY UP....
33. Значение идиомы fill the gap[fill the gap] {v. phr.} To supply a missing piece ofinformation; provide a clue during the course of solving a mystery. Sherlock Holmes said, «These fingerprints are bound to fill the gapin our investigation.»...
34. 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....
35. Значение идиомы odds and ends[odds and ends] {n. phr.} Miscellaneous items; remnants. Afterthe great annual clearance sale there were only a few odds and endsleft in the store....
36. Значение идиомы right-hand man[right-hand man] {v. phr.} A valued and indispensable assistant. The chancellor of the university never goes anywhere without the vicechancellor, his right-hand man, whose judgment he greatly trusts....
37. Бизнес фразы на английском1. Competition — конкуренция 2. Competitor — конкурент 3. Factory assets — фонды предприятия 4. Interest rate — процентная ставка 5. Demand — спрос 6. Goods — товары 7. Growth rate — уровень роста 8. Benefit — доход 9. Invoice — счет-фактура 10. Enterprise — предприятие 11. Exchange rate — курс обмена валюты 12. Consumer ... Читать далее...
38. Placing a Business OrderJessie: Good morning. This is Jessie Lipman calling from Wexman. I wanted to Place an order. Rudy: Certainly. Are you Ordering from our catalog? Jessie: Yes, I have the Item numbers. But, before I place the new order, I wanted to check on some items we have on Backorder. Rudy: Sure, let me pull up ... Читать далее...
39. Значение идиомы best seller[best seller] {n.} An item that outsells other items of a similar sort. Catherine Neville’s novel «The Eight» has been a national best seller for months. Among imported European cars, the Volkswagen is a best seller....
40. Значение идиомы be nuts about[be nuts about] {v. phr.} To be enthusiastic or very keen about someone or something; be greatly infatuated with someone. Hermione is nuts about modern music. «I am nuts about you, Helen,» Jim said. «Please let’s get married!»...