[eat away] {v.} 1. To rot, rust, or destroy.
Rust was eatingaway the pipe.
Cancer ate away the healthy flesh.
See: EATOUT. 2. To gradually consume.
The ocean waves were graduallyeating the volcanic rocks until they turned into black sand.
Places of interest in britain.
Superstitions in britain.
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- Значение идиомы rust away[rust away] {v. phr.} To disappear gradually through the process ofrust or corrosion. If you refuse to paint those metal bars on thewindow, they will soon rust away....
- Перевод слова consumeConsume — тратить, потреблять, съедать Перевод слова Propensity to consume — склонность к потреблению average propensity to consume — средняя доля потребления в доходе consume fortune — промотать состояние Hundreds of books were Consumed in the fire. Сотни книг были уничтожены в огне. The new lights Consume less electricity. Новые фары потребляют меньше электроэнергии. Only ... Читать далее...
- Значение идиомы flesh and blood[flesh and blood] {n.} 1. A close relative ; close relatives. Used in the phrase «one’s own flesh andblood». Such an answer from her — and she’s my own flesh and blood, too! 2. The appearance of being real or alive. The author doesn’tgive his characters any flesh and blood. 3. The human body. Beforechild ... Читать далее...
- Перевод слова rustRust — ржавчина, коррозия металла Перевод слова Rust preventer — антикоррозийное средство to rust through — проржаветь насквозь rust inhibition — замедление ржавления I can’t get these screws out, they’ve Rusted in. Не могу отвернуть эти шурупы, они заржавели. Your bicycle will Rust if you leave it out in the rain. Ваш велосипед заржавеет, если ... Читать далее...
- Значение идиомы eat out[eat out] {v.} 1. To eat in a restaurant; eat away from home. Fred ate out often even when he wasn’t out of town. 2. To rust, rot, or be destroyed in time. Rust had eaten out the gun barrel. See:EAT AWAY....
- Значение идиомы as if[as if] or [as though] {conj.} 1. As would if; in the same way one would if seeing to show. The baby laughed as if he understood what Mother said. The book looked as though it had been out in the rain. The waves dashed on the rocks as if in anger. 2. That. It ... Читать далее...
- Значение идиомы flesh out[flesh out] {v.}, {informal} 1. To add to; make fuller, bigger, orlonger. The author fleshed out his story by adding more about hiswar experiences. 2. also [flesh up] To become heavier, put on weight, or flesh. He lost weight after his illness but is beginning toflesh out again. See: FILL OUT....
- Значение идиомы on the rocks[on the rocks] {adj. phr.} 1. {informal} Wrecked or ruined. Mr. Jones’ business and marriage were both on the rocks. 2. With iceonly. At the restaurant, Sally ordered orange juice on the rocks....
- Перевод слова cancerCancer — рак, беда, бедствие Перевод слова A cancer — раковая опухоль cancer detection centre — онкологический центр liver cancer — рак печени He died of Cancer last month. Он умер от рака в прошлом месяце. «How did she die?»She had Cancer.» «Как она умерла?»У нее был рак.» She works in the Cancer ward. Она ... Читать далее...
- Значение идиомы put that in your pipe and smoke it[put that in your pipe and smoke it] {v. phr.}, {informal} Tounderstand something told you; accept something as fact or reality;not try to change it. — Usually used as a command, normally only inspeech, and often considered rude. People don’t vote against SantaClaus, and you might as well put that in your pipe and smoke ... Читать далее...
- Перевод слова pipePipe — труба; курить трубку Перевод слова To blow through pipe-line — продувать трубопровод clay pipe — глиняная трубка to fill a pipe — набить трубку to puff a pipe — попыхивать трубкой These Pipes contain either hot water or steam. В этих трубах содержится горячая вода или пар. He blew a whiff from his ... Читать далее...
- Перевод слова fleshFlesh — тело, плоть, сырое мясо Перевод слова To lose flesh — худеть wolves live on flesh — волки питаются мясом to mortify the flesh — умерщвлять плоть The spirit indeed is willing, but the Flesh is weak. Дух бодр, плоть же немощна. Raw Flesh is generally regarded as more difficult of digestion than boiled ... Читать далее...
- 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....
- Значение идиомы pound of flesh[pound of flesh] {n. phr.}, {literary} The maximum paymentauthorized by law. He had hoped that Peter would be lenientregarding the interest they had agreed on, but Peter demanded his fullpound of flesh....
- Значение идиомы press the flesh[press the flesh] {v.}, {slang} To shake hands with total strangersby the hundreds, keeping an artificial smile all the way, in order toraise one’s popularity during political elections. IncumbentGovernor Maxwell was pressing the flesh all day long at six differenthotels. Compare: BABY KISSER....
- Перевод сленгового выражения pipe down, значение и пример использованияСленговое выражение: pipe down Перевод: перестать говорить; сбавить тон (часто используется в виде команды «Замолчи!») Пример: Pipe down! Mom’s talking on the phone. Замолчите! Мама разговаривает по телефону. Hey, pipe down in there — I’m trying to think! Эй, потише там, я пытаюсь рассуждать!...
- Значение идиомы thorn in the flesh[thorn in the flesh] or [thorn in one’s side] {n. phr.} Somethingthat causes stubborn trouble; a constant bother; a vexation. Thenew voter organization soon became the biggest thorn in the senator’sside. The guerrilla band was a thorn in the flesh of theinvaders....
- Перевод идиомы in the flesh, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: in the flesh Перевод: собственной персоной Пример: I have never had the chance to meet the president of our university in the flesh. У меня не было возможности увидеть ректора нашего университета собственной персоной....
- Перевод идиомы one’s flesh and blood, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: one’s flesh and blood Перевод: плоть и кровь; близкий родственник Пример: She is my flesh and blood so I felt terrible when she got into trouble. Она моя плоть и кровь, поэтому я чувствовал себя отвратительно, когда она попала в беду....
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- Значение идиомы make waves[make waves] {v. phr.}, {informal} Make one’s influence felt;create a disturbance, a sensation. Joe Catwallender is the wrongman for the job; he is always trying to make waves....
- Значение идиомы have rocks in one’s head[have rocks in one’s head] {v. phr.}, {informal} To be stupid; nothave good judgment. When Mr. James quit his good job with the coalcompany to begin teaching school, some people thought he had rocks inhis head....
- Перевод идиомы be on the rocks, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: be on the rocks Перевод: терпеть крушение, разрушаться, разоряться; быть на мели Пример: It was no great surprise when they announced their divorce. The marriage had been on the rocks for some time. Было неудивительно, когда они объявили о своем разводе. Их брак рушился уже некоторое время....
- Перевод слова healthyHealthy — здоровый, полезный Перевод слова Healthy appetite — здоровый аппетит to be strong and healthy — быть сильным и здоровым to have a healthy colour — иметь цветущий вид healthy exercise — полезный моцион Smoking is not Healthy for you. Курение опасно для вашего здоровья. He has a Healthy appetite. У него здоровой аппетит. ... Читать далее...
- Значение идиомы live and let live[live and let live] To live in the way you prefer and let otherslive as they wish without being bothered by you. Father scoldsMother because she wears her hair in curlers and Mother scolds Fatherbecause he smokes a smelly pipe. Grandfather says it’s her hair andhis pipe; live and let live. Compare: GIVE AND TAKE, ... Читать далее...
- Перевод слова oceanOcean — океан Перевод слова Ocean basin — бассейн океана ocean chart — карта океана ocean monster — морское чудовище ocean of air — воздушный океан I had cried Oceans of tears. Я выплакала море слез. The wind came off the Ocean. С океана дул ветер. He searched for treasure on the Ocean bed. Он ... Читать далее...
- Перевод слова destroyDestroy — разрушать, ломать, уничтожать Перевод слова To destroy a building — разрушить здание to destroy an army — разбить армию to destroy a reputation — погубить репутацию The fire Destroyed the house. Огонь уничтожил дом. The bomb blast Destroyed the village. Взрывом уничтожено село. The building was Destroyed by fire. Здание было разрушено огнем....
- Значение идиомы rustproof[rustproof] {adj.} Free from rusting or corrosion; permeated withanti-rust chemical agents. My new watch is rustproof and waterproofand I can wear it while swimming or taking a shower....
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- Перевод сленгового выражения make waves, значение и пример использованияСленговое выражение: make waves Перевод: причинять, вызывать проблемы, неприятности Пример: Jim’s a very docile person. He’s not one to make waves. Джим очень послушен. Он не причинит никаких неприятностей....
- Значение идиомы so be it[so be it] also [be it so] {adv. phr.}, {formal} 1. Let it be thatway; may it be so. So be it. We shall smoke the pipe of peace. 2.Very well; all right. Will the company lose money by doing this? Sobe it, then....
- Значение идиомы at sea[at sea ] {adv.} or {adj. phr.} 1. On an ocean voyage; on a journey by ship. They had first met at sea. 2. Out on the ocean; away from land. By the second day the ship was well out at sea. Charles had visited a ship in dock, but he had never been on ... Читать далее...
- Пословица / поговорка the spirit is willing but the flesh is weak — перевод и значение, пример использованияПословица / поговорка: the spirit is willing but the flesh is weak Перевод: дух бодр, плоть же немощна Пример: The man often goes to expensive restaurants and nightclubs and although he wants to do well at his job he cannot. For him the spirit is willing but the flesh is weak. Этот мужчина часто ходит ... Читать далее...
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- Перевод слова impactImpact — влияние, воздействие; удар Перевод слова Impact of waves on rocks — удар волн о скалы emotional impact — эмоциональное воздействие resistance to impact — ударная прочность The poor economy is Impacting on small businesses. Плохое состояние экономики влияет на малый бизнес. The bullet explodes on Impact. Пуля разрывается при ударе. The force of ... Читать далее...
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- Значение идиомы inasmuch as[inasmuch as] {conj.} 1. See: INSOFAR AS. 2. also [for as much as]{formal} Because; for the reason that; since. Inasmuch as this isyour team, you have the right to choose your own captain. Inasmuchas the waves are high, I shall not go out in the boat....
- The moon shown silver on the waters of the lakeThe moon shown silver on the waters of the lake, and the waves that were beating on the shore were hardly equal in intensity to the waves of passion nearby. One ardent couple paused long enough for the young man to whisper, «Darling am I the first man to make love to you?» Her tone ... Читать далее...
- Значение идиомы pipe up[pipe up] {v.}, {informal} To speak up; to be heard. Mary is soshy, everyone was surprised when she piped up with a complaint at theclub meeting. Everyone was afraid to talk to the police, but asmall child piped up....
- Значение идиомы pipe dream[pipe dream] {n.}, {informal} An unrealizable, financially unsound, wishful way of thinking; an unrealistic plan. Joe went through themotions of pretending that he wanted to buy that $250,000 house, buthis wife candidly told the real estate lady that it was just a pipedream. Compare: PIE IN THE SKY....
Значение идиомы eat away