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1. Значение идиомы disappear[disappear] or [evaporate] or [vanish into thin air] {v. phr.} To disappear quickly, without leaving a trace. Money seems to disappear into thin air these days. Jack just vanished into thin air before the meeting had started....
2. Перевод слова reservoirReservoir — водохранилище, резервуар, хранилище Перевод слова The reservoir of an oil lamp — резервуар керосиновой лампы reservoir of knowledge — кладезь знании reservoir of strength — источник силы artificial reservoir — искусственное водохранилище The pen has a large ink Reservoir. У этой ручки большая емкость для чернил. Currently both rivers supply the Charvads Reservoir. ... Читать далее...
3. Experiencing a DroughtFabian: How long do you think this Drought is going to last? Lia: I have no idea, but I’m not worried. I grew up in the Desert. Not having enough Precipitation was just a fact of life. Fabian: Yes, but people here aren’t used to getting this little Rainfall. Their Livelihood depends on having a ... Читать далее...
4. Перевод слова droughtDrought — засуха Перевод слова Monsoon drought — муссонная засуха region impoverished by drought — регион, истощенный засухой catastrophic drought — катастрофическая засуха The Drought caused crop failure. Засуха вызвала неурожай. These plants tolerate Drought well. Эти растения, устойчивы к засухе. Famine followed in the wake of the Drought. Голод наступил в результате засухи....
5. Значение идиомы pass away[pass away] {v.} 1. To slip by; go by; pass. We had so much funthat the weekend passed away before we realized it. Forty yearshad passed away since they had met. 2. To cease to exist; end;disappear; vanish When automobiles became popular, the use of thehorse and buggy passed away. 3. To have your life ... Читать далее...
6. Значение идиомы cut-and-dried[cut-and-dried] {adj. phr.} Decided or expected beforehand; following the same old line; doing the usual thing. The decision of the judge was cut-and-dried. The ways of the king’s court were cut-and-dried. People at the convention heard many cut-and-dried speeches....
7. Значение идиомы on ice[on ice] {adv.} or {adj. phr.}, {slang} 1. The same as won; sure tobe won. The score was 20-10 in the last inning, and our team hadthe game on ice. 2. Away for safekeeping or later use; aside. Youwill have to put your vacation plans on ice until your debts arepaid. The senator was voted ... Читать далее...
8. Значение идиомы clam up[clam up] {v.}, {slang} To refuse to say anything more; stop talking. The suspect clammed up, and the police could get no more information out of him....
9. Перевод идиомы vanish into thin air / disappear into thin air, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: vanish into thin air / disappear into thin air Перевод: бесследно исчезнуть, пропасть Пример: The university student vanished into thin air and was never seen again. Студент университета бесследно исчез, и больше его никогда не видели....
10. Значение идиомы switched on[switched on] {adj.}, {slang} 1. In tune with the latest fads, ideas, and fashions. I dig Sarah, she is really switched on. 2.Stimulated; as if under the influence of alcohol or drugs. How comeyou’re talking so fast? Are you switched on or something?...
11. Значение идиомы cut out[cut out ] {v.}, {slang} 1. To stop; quit. All right, now — let’s cut out the talking. He was teasing the dog and Joe told him to cut it out. Compare: BREAK UP. 2. To displace in favor. Tony cut Ed out with Mary. John cut out two or three other men in trying ... Читать далее...
12. Перевод слова stopStop — остановить; остановка, пауза, прекращение Перевод слова A dead stop — резкая остановка to stop haemorrhage — останавливать кровотечение to stop a leakage — устранять утечку Do Stop talking. Замолчи же. Stop acting a fool. Перестань строить из себя шута. Stop talking! Перестаньте разговаривать!...
13. Перевод слова vanishVanish — исчезать, пропадать Перевод слова To vanish from sight — скрыться из вида to vanish in the crowd — затеряться в толпе to make vanish — обращать в нуль When morning came, the mist had Vanished away. С наступлением утра туман рассеялся. The missing girl Vanished without a trace a year ago. Без вести ... Читать далее...
14. Значение идиомы lay off[lay off] {v. phr.} 1. To mark out the boundaries or limits. Helaid off a baseball diamond on the vacant lot. Compare: LAY OUT.2. To put out of work. The company lost the contract for making theshoes and laid off half its workers. 3. {slang} To stop bothering;leave alone. — Usually used in the imperative. ... Читать далее...
15. Перевод идиомы cut and dried, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: cut and dried Перевод: быть решенным заранее, быть подготовленным предварительно Пример: The decision was cut and dried and nobody asked for our opinion. Решение было уже принято, и никто не спрашивал нашего мнения....
16. Значение идиомы vote one out[vote one out] {v. phr.} To terminate one’s elected office bycasting a negative vote about that person, mostly so that someone else might occupy the same position. Congressman Smith was voted out last November in favor ofCongresswoman Bradley....
17. Значение идиомы climb the wall[climb the wall] {v. phr.}, {slang}, {informal} 1. To react to a challenging situation with too great an emotional response, frustration, tension, and anxiety. By the time I got the letter that I was hired, I was ready to climb the wall. 2. To be so disinterested or bored as to be most anxious to ... Читать далее...
18. Office CompetitionOkay, everybody. Listen up. We’re approaching the end of the month. Unless you’re new here, you know that we are in Competition with our Rival, the East Coast office, to have the most sales this period. At the beginning of the month, we Pulled ahead and it looked like we were finally going To turn ... Читать далее...
19. Значение идиомы button one’s lip[button one’s lip] also [zip one’s lip] {v. phr.}, {slang} To stop talking; keep a secret; shut your mouth; be quiet. The man was getting loud and insulting and the cop told him to button his lip. John wanted to talk, but Dan told him to keep his lip buttoned. Syn.: KEEP ONE’S MOUTH SHUT, ... Читать далее...
20. Значение идиомы come off it[come off it] also [get off it] {v. phr.}, {slang} Stop pretending; bragging, or kidding; stop being silly. — Used as a command. «So I said to the duchess…» Jimmy began. «Oh, come off it,» the other boys sneered. Fritz said he had a car of his own. «Oh, come off it,» said John. «You ... Читать далее...
21. Значение идиомы let one have it[let one have it] {v. phr.} 1a. {slang} To hit hard. He drewback his fist and let the man have it. Give him a kick in thepants; let him have it! Syn.: GIVE IT TO. 1b. {slang} To use a weaponon; to shoot or knife. The guard pulled his gun and let the robberhave it ... Читать далее...
22. Значение идиомы slap down[slap down] {v.}, {slang} 1. To stop from doing or saying something, in a rough way orwith a scolding; silence. When Billy talked back, the teacherslapped him down. 2. To put a quick stop to; refuse roughly. Theboss slapped down our idea of taking a nap on the job everyafternoon....
23. 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...
24. Значение идиомы have something going for one[have something going for one] {v. phr.}, {slang}, {informal} Tohave ability, talent; good looks, and Or influence in important placeshelping one to be successful. Well now, Pat Jones, that’s anotherstory — she’s got something going for her....
25. Перевод слова disappearDisappear — исчезать, пропадать Перевод слова To disappear from smb.’s sight — скрыться из виду this distinction disappeared — это различие стерлось disappear into the crowd — смешаться с толпой The airliner Disappeared off their radar. Авиалайнер исчез с их радара. He Disappeared without a trace two years ago. Он бесследно исчез два года назад. ... Читать далее...
26. Значение идиомы signed, sealed, and delivered[signed, sealed, and delivered] {adj. phr.} Finished; completed; ina state of completion. «How is the campus renovation plan for thegovernor’s office coming along?» the dean of the college asked.»Signed, sealed, and delivered,» his assistant answered. Compare: CUTAND DRIED; HOOK, LINE AND SINKER....
27. Значение идиомы junked up[junked up] {adj.} or {v. phr.}, {slang}, {drug culture} To beunder the influence of drugs, especially heroine. You can’t talk toBilly, he’s all junked up....
28. Значение идиомы move in on[move in on] {v. phr.}, {slang}, {colloquial} To take oversomething that belongs to another. He moved in on my girlfriend andnow we’re not talking to each other....
29. Значение идиомы goldfish bowl[goldfish bowl] {n.}, {slang}, {informal} 1. A situation in whichit is not possible to keep things secret for any length of time. Washington Society is a goldfish bowl. 2. An apartment or place thatprovides no privacy for its occupant, e. g., an office that has toomany windows. Joe’s office is a goldfish bowl, that’s why ... Читать далее...
30. Значение идиомы spaced out[spaced out] {adj.}, {slang}, {informal} Having gaps in one’s trainof thought, confused, incoherent; resembling the behavior of someonewho is under the influence of drugs. Joe’s been acting funny lately — spaced out, you might say....
31. Значение идиомы polish the apple[polish the apple] {v. phr.}, {slang} To try to make someone likeyou; to try to win favor by flattery. Mary polished the apple atwork because she wanted a day off. Susan is the teacher’s petbecause she always polishes the apple. — [apple polisher] {n.},{slang} A person who is nice to the one in charge in ... Читать далее...
32. Congress of the USA – Конгресс СШАThe legislative branch of national government consists of two houses — the Senate and the House of Representatives — each with a different role, different powers, and a different electoral procedure. The House of Representatives is the institution of the federal government. The states are divided into congressional districts or constituencies of roughly equal size ... Читать далее...
33. Значение идиомы tripped out[tripped out] {adj.}, {slang}, {informal} Incoherent, confused, faulty of speech, illogical; as if under the influence of drugs oralcohol. It was hard to make sense of anything Fred said yesterday, he sounded so tripped out. See: SPACED OUT....
34. Значение идиомы yak-yak[yak-yak] or [yakety-yak] or [yakib-yak] {n.}, {slang} Much talkabout little things; talking all the time about unimportant things. Tom sat behind two girls on the bus and he got tired of their sillyyak-yak....
35. Значение идиомы pipe down[pipe down] {v.} 1. To call away from work with awhistle. He piped the men down after boat drill. 2. {slang} Tostop talking; shut up; be quiet. «Oh, pipe down,» he called. -Often considered rude....
36. Значение идиомы keep from[keep from] {v.}, {informal} To hold yourself back from; stop orprevent yourself from. Can you keep fromrepeating gossip? Jill can’t keep from talking about her trip. -Usually used with «can» in the negative. You can’t keep from likingJim. Compare: CAN HELP....
37. Значение идиомы wheel and deal[wheel and deal] {v. phr.}, {slang} To make many big plans orschemes; especially with important people in government and business;in matters of money and influence; handle money or power for your ownadvantage; plan important matters in a smart or skillful way andsometimes in a tricky, or not strictly honest way. Mr. Smith made afortune by ... Читать далее...
38. Значение идиомы bad trip[bad trip] {n.}, {slang}, {also used colloquially} A disturbing or frightening experience, such as terrifying hallucinations, while under the influence of drugs; hence, by colloquial extension any bad experience in general. Why’s John’s face so distorted? — He had a bad trip. How was your math exam? — Don’t mention it; it was a bad ... Читать далее...
39. Перевод идиомы Now you’re talking!, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: Now you’re talking! Идиома: Now you’re talking! разг. Перевод: Вот это уже другой разговор! Неплохая идея! Пример: «Would you like pizza for dinner?» «Now you’re talking!» Хочешь пиццы на ужин? — Еще как!...
40. Значение идиомы tell it to the marines[tell it to the marines] or [tell it toSweeney] {slang} I don’tbelieve you; Stop trying to fool me. John said, «My father knowsthe President of the United States.» Dick answered, «Tell it to themarines.»...