Значение идиомы dispose of
[dispose of] {v.} 1. To throw away; give away, or sell; get rid of.
John’s father wants to dispose of their old house and buy a new one.
The burglars had difficulty in disposing of the stolen jewelry.
2. To finish with; settle; complete.
The boys were hungry, and quickly disposed of their dinner.
The committee soon disposed of all its business.
3. To destroy or defeat.
The champion disposed of the other fighter by knocking him out in the second round.
Our planes disposed of two enemy planes.
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- Перевод слова round Round – круглый, сферический, пухлый; раунд, тур Перевод слова As round as a ball – круглый как шар the round world – земной шар round cheeks – пухлые щеки second... ...
- Значение идиомы mop the floor with [mop the floor with] or [mop up the floor with] or [wipe the floorwith] or [wipe up the floor with] {v. phr.}, {slang} To defeat veryclearly or quickly; to beat... ...
- Перевод слова destroy Destroy – разрушать, ломать, уничтожать Перевод слова To destroy a building – разрушить здание to destroy an army – разбить армию to destroy a reputation – погубить репутацию The fire... ...
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