Значение идиомы double duty

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1. Значение идиомы do a double take[do a double take] {v. phr.}, {informal} To look again in surprise; suddenly understand what is seen or said. John did a double take when he saw Bill in girls’ clothes. When Evvie said she was quitting school, I did a double take....
2. Значение идиомы double-header[double-header] {n.} Two games or contests played one right after the other, between the same two teams or two different pairs of teams. The Yankees and the Dodgers played a double-header Sunday afternoon. We went to a basketball double-header at Madison Square Garden and saw Seton Hall play St. John’s and N. Y. U. play ... Читать далее...
3. Значение идиомы double-check[double-check] {v.} 1. To do a double check on; look at again very carefully. When the last typing of his book was finished, the author double-checked it. 2. To make a double check; look carefully at something. The proofreader double-checks against errors....
4. Значение идиомы on duty[on duty] {adj. phr.} Doing one’s job; supervising. Two soldiersare on duty guarding the gates. There is always one teacher onduty during study hour. Contrast: OFF DUTY....
5. Значение идиомы heavy-duty[heavy-duty] {adj.} Made for long or hard use; very strong. Thelumberman used heavy-duty trucks for hauling logs down the mountains. The workers in the steel mill have heavy-duty gloves for handlinghot steel. Mrs. Carlson bought a heavy-duty cleanser to clean hergreasy oven....
6. Перевод слова gardenerGardener — садовник Перевод слова Gardener’s trowel — садовая лопата landscape gardener — садовник-декоратор fancier gardener — садовод-любитель He jobs as a Gardener from time to time. Время от времени он работает садовником. We helped the Gardener in watering his flowers. Мы помогли садовнику полить цветы. I hear the Gardener is up for the robbery ... Читать далее...
7. Значение идиомы off duty[off duty] {adj.} Not supposed to be at work; having free time; notworking. Sailors like to go sight-seeing, when they are off duty ina foreign port. It seems that all the taxis in New York are offduty whenever it rains. — Often used with hyphens, before a noun. The bank robber was captured by an ... Читать далее...
8. Перевод слова dutyDuty — долг, обязательство; вахта, дежурство Перевод слова In bounden duty — по долгу, по чувству долга to collect duty — взимать пошлину moral duty — моральный долг I regard it as my Duty. Я считаю это своим долгом. He’s on night Duty. Он на ночном дежурстве. I promise I will do my Duty. Я ... Читать далее...
9. Значение идиомы in the line of duty[in the line of duty] {adj. phr.} Done or happening as part of ajob. The policeman was shot in the line of duty. The soldierhad to clean his rifle in the line of duty....
10. Значение идиомы double-park[double-park] {v.} To park a car beside another car which is at the curb. Jimmy’s father double-parked his car and the police gave him a ticket. If you double-park, you block other cars from passing....
11. Значение идиомы duty bound[duty bound] {adj. phr.} Forced to act by what you believe is right. Abraham Lincoln walked miles once to return a few pennies that he had overcharged a woman because he felt duty bound to do it. John felt duty bound to report that he had broken the window....
12. Значение идиомы double-talk[double-talk] {n.} 1. Something said that is worded, either on purpose or by accident, so that it may be understood in two or more different ways. The politician avoided the question with double-talk. 2. Something said that does not make sense; mixed up talk or writing; nonsense. The man’s explanation of the new tax bill ... Читать далее...
13. Значение идиомы double up[double up] {v.} 1. To bend far over forward. Jim was hit by the baseball and doubled up with pain. 2. To share a room, bed, or home with another. When relatives came for a visit, Ann had to double up with her sister....
14. Значение идиомы duty calls[duty calls] {n. phr.} One must attend to one’s obligations. «I’d love to stay and play more poker,» Henry said, «but duty calls and I must get back to the office.»...
15. Перевод идиомы on duty, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: on duty Перевод: на службе, на работе Пример: There was nobody on duty when we arrived at the swimming pool. Когда мы пришли в бассейн, там никто не работал....
16. Перевод слова doubleDouble — двойной, удвоенный; сгибать, складывать вдвое Перевод слова Double-decker bus — двухэтажный автобус double chin — двойной подбородок double click — двойной щелчок to double one’s fists — сжать кулаки Sales Doubled last year. В прошлом году продажи удвоились. Twelve is the Double of six. Двенадцать в два раза больше шести. We all Doubled ... Читать далее...
17. Значение идиомы x-double minus[x-double minus] {adj.}, {slang}, {informal} Extremely poorly done, bad, inferior. Patsy gave an x-double minus performance at the audition and losther chance for the lead role....
18. Значение идиомы double nickel[double nickel] {adv.}, {slang}, {citizen’s band radio jargon} The nationally enforced speed limit on some highways — 55 MPH. We’d better go double nickel on this stretch, partner; there’s a bear in the air....
19. Перевод идиомы off duty, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: off duty Перевод: не работать, быть не на службе Пример: The police officer was off duty when he saw the bank robbery. Когда офицер полиции увидел ограбление банка, он был не на службе....
20. Значение идиомы double-cross[double-cross] {v.} To promise one thing and deliver another; to deceive. The lawyer double-crossed the inventor by manufacturing the gadget instead of fulfilling his promise to arrange a patent for his client. Compare: SELL DOWN THE RIVER, TWO-TIME....
21. Перевод идиомы double-check (something), значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: double-check (something) Перевод: проверить что-либо еще раз, чтобы убедиться, что все хорошо, что все правильно Пример: I double-checked the price of the airplane ticket. Я еще раз проверил цену авиабилета....
22. Значение идиомы double back[double back] {v.} 1. To turn back on one’s way or course. The escaped prisoner doubled back on his tracks. 2. To fold over; usually in the middle. The teacher told Johnny to double back the sheet of paper and tear it in half....
23. Перевод идиомы do one’s duty, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: do one’s duty Перевод: выполнять свою обязанность, работу Пример: The guard was only doing his duty when he began to ask the customer questions. Охранник лишь выполнял свою работу, когда начал задавать посетителю вопросы....
24. Перевод идиомы double date, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: double date Перевод: двойное свидание; одновременное свидание двух пар Пример: It was fun to go on the double date even though everybody wanted to do something different. Было весело сходить на двойное свидание, хотя каждый хотел сделать что-то свое....
25. Перевод идиомы double-cross someone, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: double-cross someone Перевод: обмануть кого-либо, надуть кого-либо Пример: The man tried to double-cross his partner but was caught and sent to jail. Этот человек пытался обмануть своего партнера, но был пойман и отправлен в тюрьму....
26. Double vodkaA guy came into a bar one day and said to the barman «Give me six double vodka.» The barman says «Wow! you must have had one really bad day.» «Yes, I’ve just found out my older brother is gay.» The next day the same guy came into the bar and asked for the same ... Читать далее...
27. Following some duty overseas, the officersFollowing some duty overseas, the officers at the Fort were planning a welcome home party and dance for the unit. Being an all male combat force, they decided to request coeds from some of the surrounding colleges to attend. The Captain called Vassar and was assured by the Dean that arrangements could be made to ... Читать далее...
28. Значение идиомы to all intents and purposes[to all intents and purposes] {adv. phr.} In most ways; in fact. The president is called the head of state, but the prime minister, toall intents and purposes, is the chief executive....
29. Диалог на английском языке с переводом «В магазине дьюти-фри» (In a duty-free shop)— Hello. Can I help you, sir? Are you interested in our duty-free goods? — Yes. The point is that the customs officer took away my bottle of mineral water, so I would like to buy a new one. — I see. No problem, sir. Which one do you prefer: still or sparkling? — Just ... Читать далее...
30. Перевод идиомы at cross-purposes, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: at cross-purposes Перевод: делать что-либо противоположными способами, иметь противоположные цели Пример: The two men are always at cross purposes. They cannot agree about anything. У этих двоих всегда противоположные цели. Они не могут ни о чем договориться....
31. Значение идиомы at cross purposes[at cross purposes] {adv. phr.} With opposing meanings or aims; with opposing effect or result; with aims which hinder or get in each other’s way. Tom’s parents acted at cross purposes in advising him; his father wanted him to become a doctor; but his mother wanted him to become a minister....
32. Значение идиомы odd jobs[odd jobs] {n. phr.} Work that is not steady or regular in nature;small, isolated tasks. Dan does odd jobs for his neighbors, barelymaking enough to eat....
33. Значение идиомы every last man[every last man] also [every man jack] {n. phr.} Every single man;each man without exception. I want every last man to be here ontime tomorrow morning. Every man jack of you must do his duty....
34. Значение идиомы work over[work over] {v. phr.}, {slang} To beat someone up very roughly inorder to intimidate him or extort payment, etc. Matthew was workedover by the hoodlums in the park right after midnight....
35. Значение идиомы set out[set out] {v.} 1. To leave on a journey or voyage. The Pilgrimsset out for the New World. Compare: SET FORTH, SET OFF, STARTOUT. 2. To decide and begin to try; attempt. George set out toimprove his pitching. 3. To plant in the ground. The gardener setout some tomato seedlings....
36. Значение идиомы come down on like a ton of bricks[come down on like a ton of bricks] {v. phr.}, {slang} To direct one’s full anger at somebody. When the janitor was late for work, the manager came down on him like a ton of bricks....
37. Значение идиомы musical chairs[musical chairs] {n. phr.} The transfer of a number of officers in an organization intodifferent jobs, especially each other’s jobs. The boss regularlyplayed musical chairs with department heads to keep them fresh on thejob....
38. I am looking for a job as a consultantJob Applicant: «I’m looking for a job as a consultant.» Employer: «I’m sorry, we already have enough cosultants.» Applicant: «That’s ok, with my experience, I can be an advisor.» Employer: «More than we can use already.» Applicant: As he is getting desperate, «I’m not proud, I can do paperwork, I’ll be a clerk, If you ... Читать далее...
39. Значение идиомы keep on[keep on] {v.} 1. To go ahead; not stop; continue. The neighborsasked them to stop making noise, but they kept right on. Columbuskept on until he saw land. — Often used before a present participle. Relentlessly, the boy kept on asking about the birds and the bees. The boy kept on talking even though the ... Читать далее...
40. Значение идиомы five o’clock shadow[five o’clock shadow] {n. phr.} A very short growth of beard on aman’s face who did shave in the morning but whose beard is so strongthat it is again visible in the afternoon. «You have a five o’clockshadow, honey,» Irene said, «and we’re going to the opera. Why don’tyou shave again quickly?»...