Значение идиомы drift off

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1. Значение идиомы put to sleep[put to sleep] {v. phr.} 1. To cause to fall asleep. Mother usedto put us to sleep by telling us a good-night story and giving us akiss. 2. To kill with an injection. Dr. Murphy, the veterinarian, put our sick, old dog to sleep....
2. Перевод слова asleepAsleep — спящий Перевод слова To be asleep — спать to fall asleep — заснуть to lull a child asleep — укачивать ребенка She was still Asleep at noon. В полдень она все еще спала. «Are you Asleep?»No, I’m awake.» «Ты спишь?»Нет, я проснулся.» She fell Asleep over her work. Она заснула за работой....
3. Перевод слова horizonHorizon — горизонт, кругозор Перевод слова Horizon line — линия горизонта on the horizon — на горизонте beyond the horizon of his age — поднявшись над уровнем своего века Science gives us a new Horizon. Наука открывает перед нами новые горизонты. Storm clouds loomed on the Horizon. На горизонте показались грозовые тучи. An economic crisis ... Читать далее...
4. Значение идиомы fall asleep at the switch[fall asleep at the switch] {v. phr.} To fail to perform anexpected task; be remiss in one’s duty. The two airplanes wouldn’thave collided, if the control tower operator hadn’t fallen asleep atthe switch. The dean promised our department $250,000 but thefoundation never sent the money because someone in the dean’s officefell asleep at the switch....
5. Сон на английскомFall asleep — засыпать wake up — просыпаться be fast asleep — быстро уснуть be wide awake — сна, ни в одном глазу have insomnia — страдать от бессонницы snore — храпеть have a nap — вздремнуть talk in your sleep — говорить во сне sleepwalk — ходить во сне have a lie-in — полежать/поваляться ... Читать далее...
6. Перевод слова sleepSleep — спать, ночевать Перевод слова To sleep easily — спать спокойно sleep deprivation — недостаток сна, недосыпание to drift into sleep — погрузиться в сон Did you Sleep well? Ты хорошо спал? He went back to Sleep. Он снова заснул. The boat Sleeps six. Катер располагает шестью спальными местами. Интересные факты «Прежде, чем я ... Читать далее...
7. Значение идиомы fall out[fall out] {v.} 1. To happen. As it fell out, the Harpers wereable to sell their old car. Compare: TURN OUT. 2. To quarrel;fight; fuss; disagree. The thieves fell out over the division ofthe loot. 3. To leave a military formation. You men are dismissed. Fall out! Contrast: FALL IN. 4. To leave a building ... Читать далее...
8. Значение идиомы drop off[drop off] {v.} 1. To take part of the way you are going. Joe asked Mrs. Jones to drop him off at the library on her way downtown. 2. To go to sleep. Jimmy was thinking of his birthday party as he dropped off to sleep. 3. To die. The patient dropped off in his ... Читать далее...
9. An Emergency Airplane LandingI was nearly asleep in my seat when I heard this announcement: “Folks, this is the captain speaking from the Cockpit. We are experiencing a lot of Turbulence and I’m turning on the Fasten seatbelt sign. Please remain in your seats.” I didn’t think anything of it until a few minutes later when I heard ... Читать далее...
10. Значение идиомы asleep at the switch[asleep at the switch] {adj. phr.} 1. Asleep when it is one’s duty to move a railroad switch for cars to go on the right track. The new man was asleep at the switch and the two trains crashed. 2. {informal} Failing to act promptly as expected, not alert to an opportunity. When the ducks ... Читать далее...
11. Значение идиомы take off[take off] {v. phr.} 1a. To leave fast; depart suddenly; run away. The dog took off after a rabbit. Compare: LIGHT OUT. 1b.{informal} To go away; leave. The six boys got into the car andtook off for the drug store. 2. To leave on a flight, begin going up. A helicopter is able to take ... Читать далее...
12. Значение идиомы heave in sight[heave in sight] {v. phr.} To seem to rise above the horizon at seaand come into sight; come into view; become visible. — Usually used ofships. A ship hove in sight many miles away on the horizon....
13. Значение идиомы get out[get out] {v. phr.} 1. Leave or depart. «Get out of here!» theteacher shouted angrily to the misbehaving student. «Driver, Iwant to get out by the opera.» 2. To publish; produce. Our pressis getting out two new books on ecology. 3. To escape; leak out. We must not let the news about this secret invention ... Читать далее...
14. Перевод слова departDepart — отправляться, уезжать, покидать Перевод слова The train departs at 12 — поезд отправляется в 12 часов to depart London — покинуть Лондон to depart from a rule — отступать от правила to depart this life — скончаться, уйти из жизни This train Departs from London at 10.00 a. m. Этот поезд отправляется из ... Читать далее...
15. Перевод слова fallFall — падать, терять положение; осень Перевод слова The fall of an apple — падение яблока the curtain falls — занавес падает fall fashions — осенние моды The tree was about to Fall. Дерево чуть не упало. He Fell back onto the bed. Он упал обратно на кровать. My birthday Falls on Sunday. Мой день ... Читать далее...
16. Значение идиомы conk out[conk out] {v. phr.}, {slang}, {informal} To fall asleep suddenly with great fatigue or after having drunk too much. We conked out right after the guests had left....
17. Значение идиомы shake the dust from one’s feet[shake the dust from one’s feet] {v. phr.} To depart or leave withsome measure of disgust or displeasure. Jim was so unhappy in oursmall, provincial town that he was glad to shake the dust from hisfeet and move to New York....
18. Перевод идиомы sound asleep / fast asleep, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: sound asleep / fast asleep Перевод: крепко спать Пример: The children went to bed an hour ago and are now sound asleep. Дети отправились в кровать час назад, и сейчас крепко спят....
19. Значение идиомы go off[go off] {v.} 1. To leave; to depart. Helen’s mother told hernot to go off without telling her. 2a. To be fired; explode. Thefirecracker went off and scared Jack’s dog. 2b. To begin to ring orbuzz. The alarm clock went off at six o’clock and woke Father. 3.To happen. The party went off without any ... Читать далее...
20. Значение идиомы clear out[clear out] {v.} 1. To take everything out of; empty. When Bill was moved to another class he cleared out his desk. 2. {informal} To leave suddenly; go away; depart. The cop told the boys to clear out. Bob cleared out without paying his room rent. Clear out of here! You’re bothering me. Compare: BEAT ... Читать далее...
21. Having Trouble SleepingLuis: So, how are the Newlyweds doing? Stevie: Oh, we’re great. I’m just a little tired. Luis: Well, that Goes with the territory, right? Stevie: No, that’s not what I mean. Patrick has been keeping me up with his Snoring. Luis: Oh, that’s a Bummer. Stevie: Yeah, it really is. I’m usually Awakened soon after ... Читать далее...
22. Значение идиомы zonk out[zonk out] {v. phr.}, {slang} 1. To fall asleep very quickly. Can I talk to Joe? — Call back tomorrow, he zonked out. 2. To passout from fatigue, or alcohol. You won’t get a coherent word out ofJoe, he has zonked out....
23. Значение идиомы go out[go out] {v. phr.} 1. To pass out of date or style. Short skirtsare gradually going out. 2. To stop giving off light or burning. Put more wood on the fire or it will go out. 3. To leave. When Icalled Sue, her mother said that she had just gone out....
24. Значение идиомы sleep on[sleep on] {v.} To postpone a decision about. We asked Judy ifshe would join our club and she answered that she would sleep on it. We will have to sleep on your invitation until we know whether wewill be free Monday night....
25. Перевод идиомы sleep like a log / sleep like a baby / sleep like a top, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: sleep like a log / sleep like a baby / sleep like a top Перевод: спать крепким, здоровым сном Пример: I slept like a log last night. Прошлой ночью я спал, как убитый....
26. YOUR BRAIN STAYS HALF AWAKE WHEN YOU SLEEP IN A NEW PLACEIf you’ve ever slept in a hotel, gone camping, or even slept over at a friend’s pad, chances are you’ve woken up the next day feeling groggy and bleary-eyed. Even if you don’t remember tossing and turning, you probably felt pretty tired the next day. Well, that’s because nature dies hard. When we sleep in ... Читать далее...
27. Перевод идиомы asleep at the switch, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: asleep at the switch Перевод: не воспользоваться возможностью Пример: I was asleep at the switch. I did not know about the job so I did not apply for it. Я проглядел эту возможность. Я не знал об этой работе, и поэтому не подал на нее документы....
28. Значение идиомы sleep a wink[sleep a wink] {v. phr.} To get a moment’s sleep; enjoy a bit ofsleep. — Used in negative and conditional statements and in questions. I didn’t sleep a wink all night....
29. Very depressed manThere’s a man sitting at a bar just looking at his drink. He stays like that for half an hour. Then, a big trouble-making truck driver steps next to him, takes the drink from the guy, and just drinks it all down. The poor man starts crying. The truck driver says, «Come on man, I ... Читать далее...
30. Taking Prescription DrugsPaula: Okay, I’m off to bed. Marcus: Wait a second. Where are you going with all of those Pill bottles? Paula: My doctor Prescribed a couple of Medications to help me sleep. Marcus: Let me see those. You have four different medications here. This is a Painkiller, this is a Sedative, this is a Tranquilizer, ... Читать далее...
31. Значение идиомы take one’s leave[take one’s leave] or [take leave of] {v. phr.}, {formal} To saygood-bye and leave. He stayed on after most of the guests had takentheir leave. The messenger bowed and took leave of the queen. -[leave-taking] {n.} The end of school in June is a time ofleave-taking....
32. Значение идиомы beauty sleep[beauty sleep] {n.} A nap or rest taken to improve the appearance. She took her beauty sleep before the party. Many famous beauties take a beauty sleep every day....
33. Значение идиомы fall back on[fall back on] or [fall back upon] v. 1. To retreat to. Theenemy made a strong attack, and the soldiers fell back on the fort. 2. To go for help to; turn to in time of need. When the big billsfor Mother’s hospital care came, Joe was glad he had money in the bankto fall ... Читать далее...
34. Значение идиомы play possum[play possum] {v. phr.}, {informal} 1. To pretend to be asleep. Johnny seemed to be fully asleep, but his mother knew that he wasplaying possum. 2. To stay quiet for self-protection; try to escapeattention by inactivity. The rabbit played possum under the bushes, hoping the hunter would not see him. Bob played possum when theteacher ... Читать далее...
35. Get me off this trainOne day a man took the train from Paris to Frankfurt. When he got in he said to the ticket man: «Sir. I really need you to do me a favor, I have to get down this train in Mannheim, but I’m very tired and it is for sure that I will fall asleep. So ... Читать далее...
36. Перевод идиомы sleep tight / sleep well, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: sleep tight / sleep well Перевод: (употребляется как пожелание на ночь) спокойной ночи, хороших снов Пример: Sleep tight, Bobby. See you in the morning. Хороших снов, Бобби. Увидимся утром....
37. Значение идиомы sleep off[sleep off] {v. phr.} To sleep until the effect of too much alcoholor drugs passes. George had too many beers last night and he is nowsleeping off the effects....
38. Значение идиомы riding for a fall[riding for a fall] {adj. phr.} Behaving in an overconfident waythat is likely to lead to trouble; being too sure of yourself; doingsomething dangerous. The student who does not study for exams isriding for a fall. Mr. Smith has borrowed too much money on hishome. He is riding for a fall. Compare: COME A CROPPER....
39. Значение идиомы take leave of[take leave of] {v. phr.} I. To abandon, go away from, or becomeseparated from. — Usually used in the phrase «take leave of one’ssenses». Come down from the roof, Billy! Have you taken leave ofyour senses? 2. See: TAKE ONE’S LEAVE....
40. Значение идиомы let the chips fall where they may[let the chips fall where they may] {v. phr.} To pay no attentionto the displeasure caused others by your actions. The senatordecided to vote against the bill and let the chips fall where theymay. The police chief told his men to give tickets to all speedersand let the chips fall where they may. Compare: COME ... Читать далее...