Значение идиомы draw a parallel

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1. Перевод слова parallelParallel — параллельно, параллель, аналогичный Перевод слова Coupling in parallel — параллельное соединение to draw a parallel — проводить аналогию, параллель scale in a parallel — масштаб по параллели parallel case — аналогичный случай This trail was Parallel to the border. След шел параллельно границе. Two Parallel bridges span the river. Два моста, расположенных параллельно ... Читать далее...
2. Значение идиомы parallel bars[parallel bars] {n.} Two horizontal bars the same distance apart, that are a few feet above the floor of a gymnasium. The boysexercised on the parallel bars in the gym....
3. Значение идиомы draw a line[draw a line] or [draw the line] {v. phr.} 1. To think of as different. The law in this country draws a line between murder and man slaughter. Can you draw the line between a lie and a fib? 2. To set a limit to what will be done; say something cannot be done. We ... Читать далее...
4. Перевод слова drawDraw — рисовать, чертить; привлекать; натягивать Перевод слова To draw a boundary — провести границу to draw a bow — натягивать лук the play continues to draw — пьеса все еще пользуется успехом Can you Draw me a map of how to get there? Можете ли вы нарисовать мне карту, как туда добраться? How many ... Читать далее...
5. Значение идиомы draw a bead on[draw a bead on] {v. phr.} {informal} 1. To aim at; sight. The deer bounded into the forest before the hunters could draw a bead on them. John drew a bead on the elk, but didn’t have the heart to pull the trigger. 2. To take as an aim or goal. «I’m drawing a bead ... Читать далее...
6. Значение идиомы draw blood[draw blood] {v. phr.}, {informal} To make someone feel hurt or angry. If you want to draw blood, ask Jim about his last money-making scheme. Her sarcastic comments drew blood....
7. Значение идиомы draw fire[draw fire] {v. phr.} 1. To attract or provoke shooting; be a target. The general’s white horse drew the enemy’s fire. 2. To bring criticism or argument; make people say bad things about you. Having the newest car in your group is sure to draw fire....
8. Значение идиомы draw a blank[draw a blank] {v. phr.}, {informal} 1. To obtain nothing in return for an effort made or to get a negative result. I looked up all the Joneses in the telephone book but I drew a blank every time I asked for Archibald Jones. 2. To fail to remember something. I am trying to think ... Читать далее...
9. Перевод идиомы draw blood, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: draw blood Перевод: пускать кровь; разозлить кого-либо Пример: The politician was very careful not to draw blood during the debate. Политик был очень внимателен, чтобы не разозлить своего оппонента во время дебатов....
10. Перевод идиомы draw the line between something and something else, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: draw the line between something and something else Перевод: разделять две вещи; отличать одно от другого; проводить границу, разграничить, различать Пример: It’s very hard to draw a line between slamming a door and just closing it loudly. Очень сложно провести границу между хлопаньем двери и просто громким ее закрытием....
11. Значение идиомы draw up[draw up] {v.} 1. To write in its correct form; put in writing. The rich man had his lawyers draw up his will so that each of his children would receive part of his money when he died. 2. To plan or prepare; begin to write out. The two countries drew up a peace treaty ... Читать далее...
12. Перевод идиомы draw the line at something, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: draw the line at something Перевод: установить границы (дозволенного); провести черту, которую говорящий не собирается пересекать; решать остановиться на чем-либо Пример: We have to draw the line somewhere to limit the costs of the party. Нужно где-то остановиться, чтобы ограничить затраты на вечеринку. When it comes to drugs, he draws the line. He won’t ... Читать далее...
13. Значение идиомы draw a conclusion[draw a conclusion] {v. phr.} To make an inference. After he failed to keep an appointment with me for the third time, I drew the conclusion that he was an unreliable person....
14. Перевод сленгового выражения luck of the draw, значение и пример использованияСленговое выражение: luck of the draw Перевод: по воле случая или судьбы Синоним: that’s the way the ball bounces Пример: Everyone else’s computer works just fine, but mine is broken. I guess that’s the luck of the draw. У всех остальных с компьютерами все в порядке, но мой не работает. Видимо, мне просто не повезло....
15. Значение идиомы slow on the draw[slow on the draw] {adj. phr.} Not very smart; having difficultyfiguring things out. Poor Eric doesn’t get very good grades inphysics; when it comes to problem-solving, he is rather slow on thedraw....
16. Значение идиомы draw lots[draw lots] {v. phr.} To select at random from a series in order to determine precedents or apportionment. The refugees to be evacuated drew lots on who would get a place on the first airplane out of the besieged city....
17. Значение идиомы draw on[draw on] {v. phr.} 1. To arrive; approach. As midnight drew on, the New Year’s Eve party grew louder and louder. 2. To secure funds from a bank or person. Jack kept drawing on his bank account so much that several of his checks bounced....
18. Перевод слова alikeAlike — одинаковый, похожий Перевод слова Alike in colour — одного цвета alike in beauty — равный по красоте act alike — поступать одинаково People say we look Alike. Люди говорят что мы похожи. The two cars are much Alike. Обе машины похожи. The skin doesn’t feel Alike everywhere. Кожа не везде имеет одинаковую чувствительность....
19. Перевод идиомы draw to a close, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: draw to a close Перевод: заканчиваться, подходить к концу, приближаться к окончанию Пример: The tournament was drawing to a close and everybody was going back home. Чемпионат заканчивался, и все возвращались домой....
20. Значение идиомы draw and quarter[draw and quarter] {v. phr.}, {literary} 1. To execute someone in the barbaric medieval fashion of having him torn into four pieces by four horses tearing his body in four different directions. The captured foreign marauders were drawn and quartered by the angry citizens of ancient Frankfurt. 2. To punish someone very severely. «If you ... Читать далее...
21. Значение идиомы draw a long breath[draw a long breath] or [take a long breath] {v. phr.} To breathe deeply when getting ready to speak or act. Father asked who broke the window. Jim drew a long breath and admitted that he had done it. The salesman took a long breath and started his talk....
22. Discussing PhilosophyRene: Why are you sitting here just Staring into space? Francis: I’m Pondering life. Rene: That sounds Profound. Francis: I’m examining my life from a Metaphysical standpoint. I’m not sure I really Exist. Maybe my entire life is an Illusion and there’s no such thing as Reality. Rene: Okay. Are you sure you’re feeling all ... Читать далее...
23. Перевод слова comparisonComparison — сравнение, сопоставление Перевод слова Basis of comparison — основа для сравнения comparison in time — сравнение во времени scale of comparison — сравнительная шкала Your Comparison is not unapt. Ваше сравнение довольно уместно. This bears no Comparison. Это не выдерживает сравнения. It’s obscene to make such a Comparison. Неприлично делать такое сравнение....
24. Значение идиомы draw out[draw out] {v. phr.} 1. To take out; remove. Johnny drew a dollar out of the bank to buy his mother a present. The hunter drew out his gun and shot the snake. 2. To make talk or tell something. Jimmy was bashful but Mrs. Wilson drew him out by asking him about baseball. 3. ... Читать далее...
25. Фразовый глагол draw up — перевод и значение, пример использованияФразовый глагол: draw up Перевод: составлять (документ) Пример: An agreement was drawn up and signed by the two parties. Соглашение было составлено и подписано обеими сторонами....
26. St. Peter meets Mother Theresa at the Gates Of HeavenSt. Peter meets Mother Theresa at the Gates Of Heaven and says, «You were a good woman. I’m giving you a nice halo.» Mother Theresa is walking around Heaven when she sees Princess Di, and the Princess has a much bigger halo. Mother Theresa goes back to St. Peter and says, «St. Peter, I spent ... Читать далее...
27. Пословица / поговорка great minds think alike — перевод и значение, пример использованияПословица / поговорка: great minds think alike Перевод: великие умы думают одинаково Эквивалент в русском языке: мысли великих умов текут в одинаковом направлении Пример: «Let’s ride our bikes to the store instead of walking.» «I was just thinking we should do that, too.» «Great minds think alike.» Давай съездим в магазин на велосипедах, а не ... Читать далее...
28. A rancher from Central Arizona died and went onA rancher from Central Arizona died and went on to the Great Beyond. As he approached the great gate, he noticed that the terrain was bare with no greenery. He remarked to the gate keeper, «Howdy Saint Peter. Say, this looks just like Arizona.» «The gatekeeper replied, «First of all, I’m not Saint Peter…and second, ... Читать далее...
29. A cattleman from West Texas diedA cattleman from West Texas died & went on to the Great Beyond. As he approached the great gate, he noticed that the terrain was bare with no greenery. He remarked to the gate keeper, «Howdy Saint Peter. Say, this looks just like Texas.» «The gatekeeper replied, «First of all, I’m not Saint Peter and ... Читать далее...
30. Биография Чарльза Диккенса на английском языке. Biography of Charles DickensCharles Dickens was born in 1812 in Portsmouth, where his father was the oldest of a large family, eight in all. He got his education at a small day-school and from his mother, who was a well-educated woman. In 1821 the Dickens family moved to London. Mr. Dickens was heavily in debt. The few possessions ... Читать далее...
31. Значение идиомы bear down on[bear down on] or [upon] {v. phr.} To draw constantly nearer with great speed and force. The police cars were bearing down on the bank robbers’ get-away car....
32. Значение идиомы beat to the punch[beat to the punch] or [beat to the draw] {v. phr.}, {slang} To do something before another person has a chance to do it. John was going to apply for the job, but Ted beat him to the draw. Lois bought the dress before Mary could beat her to the punch....
33. Dealing with a lawyerA new York Divorce Lawyer died and arrived at the pearly gates. Saint Peter asks him «What have you done to merit entrance into Heaven?» The Lawyer thought a moment, then said, «A week ago, I gave a quarter to a homeless person on the street.» Saint Peter asked Gabriel to check this out in ... Читать далее...
34. Значение идиомы according to[according to] {prep.} 1. So as to match or agree with; so as to be alike in. Many words are pronounced according to the spelling but some are not. The boys were placed in three groups according to height. 2. On the word or authority of. According to the Bible, Adam was the first man....
35. It finally happenedA man died and went to Heaven. After reaching the gates to Heaven the man was talking with Saint Peter and he asked, «I know I was good during my life, and I really appreciate being brought to Heaven, but I’m really curious… What does Hell look like?» So Saint Peter thought about it a ... Читать далее...
36. Значение идиомы which is which[which is which] {n. phr.} Which is one person or thing and whichis the other; one from another; what the difference is betweendifferent ones; what the name of each one is. Joe’s coat and mineare so nearly alike that I can’t tell which is which. Mr. Hadleyhadn’t seen his friend’s daughters in such a long ... Читать далее...
37. Sister Margaret diedSister Margaret died and through some error found herself in hell. She immediately called Saint Peter and said, «This is Sister Margaret. There’s been a terrible mistake!» She explained the situation, and Saint Peter said he’d get right on it. The next day the nun didn’t hear from Saint Peter so she called him again. ... Читать далее...
38. Значение идиомы line[line] See: BLOW ONE’S LINES or FLUFF ONE’S LINES, CHOW LINE, DOWNTHE LINE, DRAW A LINE or DRAW THE LINE, DROP A LINE, END OF THE ROADor END OF THE LINE, FOUL LINE, GOAL LINE, GOAL LINE STAND, HOLD THELINE, HOOK, LINE AND SINKER, IN LINE, IN LINE WITH, INTO LINE, LAY ONTHE LINE or ... Читать далее...
39. Значение идиомы sunbelt[sunbelt] {n.}, {informal} A portion of the southern United Stateswhere the winter is very mild in comparison to other states. TheSimpsons left Chicago for the sunbelt because of Jeff’s rheumatism....
40. Значение идиомы relative to[relative to] 1. On the subject of; about. Relative to schoolathletics, the principal said the students should not allow athleticsto interfere with homework. 2. In comparison with; in proportion to. Relative to the size of an ant, a blade of grass is as tall as atree....