Значение идиомы dumbwaiter

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1. Перевод слова upstairsUpstairs — наверху, на верхнем этаже Перевод слова To run upstairs — побежать наверх to go upstairs — оторваться от земли she is upstairs — она наверху When you go Upstairs, bring these towels with you. Когда пойдешь наверх, захвати эти полотенца с собой. The bellhop carried the luggage Upstairs. Коридорный отнес багаж наверх. Doesn’t ... Читать далее...
2. I just trying to be helpfulA good samaritan was walking home late one night when he came upon this drunk on the sidewalk. Wanting to help, he asked the drunk «do you live here?» «Yep». «Would you like me to help you upstairs?» «Yep». When they got up on the second floor, the good person asked «Is this your floor?» ... Читать далее...
3. Значение идиомы carry on[carry on] {v.} 1. To work at; be busy with; manage. Bill and his father carried on a hardware business. Mr. Jones and Mr. Smith carried on a long correspondence with each other. 2. To keep doing as before; continue. After his father died, Bill carried on with the business. The colonel told the soldiers ... Читать далее...
4. 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...
5. Перевод слова elevatorElevator — лифт Перевод слова To operate an elevator — управлять лифтом to take an elevator — пользоваться лифтом down elevator — лифт вниз up elevator — лифт наверх We’ll have to take the Elevator. Нам придется воспользоваться лифтом. Wait for the Elevator to descend. Подождите лифт, чтобы спуститься. That old Elevator is a death ... Читать далее...
6. A man and a woman are on an elevator at the topA man and a woman are on an elevator at the top of the world’s tallest building, when all of a sudden, the cable snaps and the elevator starts plummeting to the ground. The emergency brakes don’t work, the emergency phone doesn’t work, and they both begin to panic. The woman screams «We’re going to ... Читать далее...
7. Nervous at an Interview II was On my way to an interview and there was a lot of Traffic on the road. I got to the office In the nick of time For my appointment. I walked into the Lobby of the building and looked at the Directory. I saw that Casey Enterprises was on the Penthouse floor and ... Читать далее...
8. RestaurantsВ топике Рестораны я рассказываю, какие бывают рестораны и почему люди предпочитают время от времени посещать и дорогие рестораны, и кафе Fast food. Еще рестораны делятся в зависимости от кухни, например, бывают рестораны итальянской, мексиканской, китайской, японской кухни и т. д. Каждый из нас может выбрать ресторан по-своему вкусу. Today there are a lot of ... Читать далее...
9. Значение идиомы break into[break into] {v.} 1. To force an entrance into; make a rough or unlawful entrance into. Thieves broke into the store at night. 2. {informal} To succeed in beginning. He broke into television as an actor. 3. To interrupt. He broke into the discussion with a shout of warning. 4. To begin suddenly. He broke ... Читать далее...
10. American Food and DrinksТопик Американская еда и напитки рассказывает, что же именно считать американской едой? Американская кухня сложилась из блюд народов, иммигрировавших в США: итальянцев, англичан, немцев, мексиканцев, китайцев и др. Поэтому сейчас американцы могут наслаждаться блюдами со всего мира. Некоторые оригинальные блюда претерпели изменения, например, донатсы (или пончики), гамбургеры и т. п. Америку можно назвать страной «фаст-фуда». ... Читать далее...
11. Значение идиомы room clerk[room clerk] or [desk clerk] {n.} A person who is responsible forassigning rooms and providing service to guests in hotels, motels, inns, etc. At first-class hotels, room clerks are trained to be atthe service of every guest. Sometimes resort hotels in themountains hire college students as room clerks during the summer....
12. 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 badly. The bully threatened to mop upthe floor with Billy. Our team wiped the floor with the visitingteam....
13. Значение идиомы carry away[carry away] {v.} To cause very strong feeling; excite or delight to the loss of cool judgment. The music carried her away. He let his anger carry him away. — Often used in the passive, She was carried away by the man’s charm. He was carried away by the sight of the flag....
14. Значение идиомы stone-broke[stone-broke] or [dead broke] or [flat broke] {adj.}, {informal}Having no money; penniless. Jill wanted to go to the movies but shewas stone-broke. The man gambled and was soon flat broke....
15. British Cuisine — Английская кухняSome people criticize English food. They say it’s unimaginable, boring, tasteless, it’s chips with everything and totally overcooked vegetables. The basic ingredients, when fresh, are so full of flavour that British haven’t had to invent sauces to disguise their natural taste. What can compare with fresh pees or new potatoes just boiled and served with ... Читать далее...
16. Значение идиомы break out[break out] {v.} 1. To begin showing a rash or other skin disorder. — Often used with «with». He broke out with scarlet fever. 2. To speak or act suddenly and violently. He broke out laughing. She broke out, «That is not so!» 3. To begin and become noticeable. Fire broke out after the earthquake. ... Читать далее...
17. Значение идиомы hand[hand] See: AT HAND, BIRD IN THE HAND IS WORTH TWO IN THE BUSH, BITE THE HAND THAT FEEDS ONE, CLEAN HANDS, DIRTY ONE’S HANDS, EAT OUTOF ONE’S HAND, FORCE ONE’S HAND, FREE HAND, FROM HAND TO HAND, GLADHAND, HAM-HANDED, HANG HEAVY or HANG HEAVY ON ONE’S HANDS, HAT INHAND, HAVE A HAND IN, HAVE ... Читать далее...
18. Значение идиомы hand over fist[hand over fist] {adv. phr.}, {informal} Fast and in large amounts. Fred may get a pony for Christmas because his father is makingmoney hand over fist. Business is so bad that the store on thecorner is losing money hand over fist....
19. Restaurants in LondonТопик Лондонские рестораны рассказывает о том, какие рестораны предпочитают лондонцы и по каким случаям. Также вы узнаете, кто обычно посещает рестораны и какую еду заказывают. Если раньше английские рестораны не отличались большим разнообразием вкусной еды, то сейчас в их меню есть и китайская, индийская, итальянская и греческая кухни. В фаворе – блюда здорового питания. The ... Читать далее...
20. British HomesТопик Британские дома рассказывает о том, какие дома существуют в Великобритании, какие из них дороже, а какие — дешевле и какие из них больше нравятся британцам. There are 22 million homes in Britain — big homes and small homes, old cottages and new buildings, houses and flats. (Americans say «apartment» but British people say «flat»). ... Читать далее...
21. Значение идиомы hand and foot[hand and foot] {adv. phr.} 1. So that the hands and feet cannot beused. — Used with «bind» or a synonym. The robbers bound him handand foot and left him on the floor. 2. So that no tree action ispossible. — Used with «bind» or a synonym. If Mr. Jones signs thatpaper, he will be ... Читать далее...
22. The train has failedA large two engined train was crossing America. After they had gone some distance one of the engines broke down. «No problem,» the engineer thought, and carried on at half power. Farther on down the line, the other engine broke down, and the train came to a standstill. The engineer decided he should inform the ... Читать далее...
23. Why elevator «close» buttons don’t workEven if your building’s got an up-to-date elevator that runs with all the speed and precision of a Swiss watch (if that’s the case, no need to brag), you’ve likely found yourself waiting the maddening extra few seconds for the doors to finally close, furtively pushing the «close» button and wondering why isn’t anything happening. ... Читать далее...
24. Значение идиомы hand in hand[hand in hand] {adv. phr.} 1. Holding hands. Bob and Mary walkedalong hand in hand in the park. Compare: ARM IN ARM. 2. Accompanyingeach other; together; closely connected. — Used with «go». Ignorance and poverty often go hand in hand. Selfishness andunhappiness often go hand in hand....
25. Значение идиомы good night[good night] {interj.} 1. Used as a polite phrase when you leavesomeone at night. «Good night!» said Bob as he left Dick’s houseafter the party. «I’ll see you in the morning.» Bill said goodnight to his parents and went upstairs to bed. 2. or [good grief] — Used to show surprise and often some fear ... Читать далее...
26. Значение идиомы carry over[carry over] {v.} 1. To save for another time. The store had some bathing suits it had carried over from last year. What you learn in school should carry over into adult life. 2. To transfer from one column, page, or book to another. When he added up the figures, he carried over the total ... Читать далее...
27. Значение идиомы break off[break off] {v.} 1. To stop suddenly. The speaker was interrupted so often that he broke off and sat down. When Bob came in, Jean broke off her talk with Linda and talked to Bob. 2. {informal} To end a friendship or love. I hear that Tom and Alice have broken off. She broke off ... Читать далее...
28. Значение идиомы in hand[in hand] {adv.} or {adj. phr.} 1. Under control. The principalwas happy to find that the new teacher had her class in hand. Thebaby-sitter kept the children well in hand. Mabel was frightenedwhen the barking dog ran at her, but she soon got herself in hand andwalked on. Contrast: OUT OF HAND. 2. In your ... Читать далее...
29. Значение идиомы ground floor[ground floor] {n.} 1. First floor of a house or building. Mrs. Turner has an apartment on the ground floor. 2. {informal} The firstor best chance, especially in a business. That man got rich becausehe got in on the ground floor of the television business....
30. Using Renewable EnergyCarl: Uh! What’s that smell? Jody: I’m working on my latest Invention. I’m turning our old food into an Energy source for our car and our house. Carl: Why? There are already lots of types of Renewable energy that power cars and homes, and none of them smell like this! Jody: Well, I think I’m ... Читать далее...
31. Значение идиомы walk the floor[walk the floor] {v. phr.} To walk one direction and then the otheracross the floor, again and again; pace. Mr. Black walked thefloor, trying to reach a decision. The sick baby had his motherwalking the floor all night. Mrs. Black’s toothache hurt so muchthat she got up and walked the floor....
32. Перевод слова brokeBroke — безнадежный, бедный Перевод слова To go broke — разориться, обанкротиться stony broke — полностью разоренный the horse broke its leg — лошадь сломала ногу Her car Broke down. Ее машина сломалась. The bank Broke. Банк разорился. Both plans Broke down. Оба плана провалились....
33. Значение идиомы hand-to-mouth[hand-to-mouth] {adj.} Not providing for the future; living fromday to day; not saving for later. Many native tribes lead ahand-to-mouth existence, content to have food for one day at a time. John is not a saving boy; he spends his money without thought forthe future, and lives a hand-to-mouth life. See: LIVE FROM HAND TOMOUTH....
34. Значение идиомы carry coals to Newcastle[carry coals to Newcastle] {v. phr.} To do something unnecessary; bring or furnish something of which there is plenty. The man who waters his grass after a good rain is carrying coals to Newcastle. Joe was carrying coals to Newcastle when he told the doctor how to cure a cold. ....
35. Story about infinityA very large mathematical convention was held in Las Vegas. The conventioneers filled two hotels, each with an infinite number of rooms. The hotels were across the street from each other and were owned by brothers. One evening, while everyone was out at a bar-b-que, one of the hotels burned to the ground. The brothers ... Читать далее...
36. Wrong floorTwo accountants were discussing a colleague’s interest in one of the firm’s new secretaries. «I just don’t get it.» said one. «She’s an airhead — nothing going on upstairs. «That may be true,» replied the other, «but I don’t think that’s the floor he’s getting off on.»...
37. Перевод идиомы get carried away, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: get carried away Перевод: заходить слишком далеко; быть переполненным эмоциями или энтузиазмом; потерять контроль, рассудительность Пример: I got carried away yesterday and cleaned all of my apartment. Вчера я был так воодушевлен, что прибрал всю свою квартиру....
38. Значение идиомы on hand[on hand] {adv. phr.} 1a. Nearby; within reach. Always have yourdictionary on hand when you study. 1b. Here. Soon school will endand vacation will be on hand. 2. Present. Mr. Blake’s secretary isalways on hand when he appears in public. 3. In your possession;ready. The Girl Scouts have plenty of cookies on hand. Tim hadno ... Читать далее...
39. Значение идиомы carry through[carry through] {v.} 1a. To put into action. Mr. Green was notable to carry through his plans for a hike because he broke his leg. 1b. To do something you have planned; put a plan into action. Jean makes good plans but she cannot carry through with any of them. Compare: GO THROUGH WITH, CARRY ... Читать далее...
40. Planning a Gourmet MealHung: I can’t believe that the famous Food critic, Julia Schilds, will be eating in my restaurant tomorrow night. I need to prepare a Gourmet menu that’s going to be Mind-blowing. Padma: She wouldn’t be coming here if she didn’t already know that your Cuisine is considered some of the best food in the city. ... Читать далее...