Значение идиомы equal to the occasion

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1. Значение идиомы equal to[equal to] {adj. phr.} Able to meet, do, or control; able to dosomething about. The situation took quick thinking, but John wasequal to it. When a guest upset the coffee pot, Mrs. Smith’s tactand quickness of mind were equal to the occasion....
2. Перевод слова occasionOccasion — случай, возможность, повод Перевод слова To profit by the occasion — воспользоваться случаем equal to the occasion — подходящий случаю festal occasion — радостное событие It was needed only on special Occasions. Это было необходимо только в особых случаях. I had no Occasion to speak with them. У меня не было возможности поговорить ... Читать далее...
3. Значение идиомы on occasion[on occasion] {adv. phr.} Sometimes; occasionally. We go to NewYork on occasion. On occasion we feel like celebrating and have aparty. Compare: ONCE IN A WHILE, FROM TIME TO TIME....
4. Перевод слова equalEqual — равный, идентичный Перевод слова Equal distance — одинаковое расстояние equal rights — равноправие other conditions being equal — при прочих равных условиях He gave Equal attention to all. Он каждому уделил равное внимание. We are all Equals here. Мы все равно здесь. Two plus two Equals four. Два плюс два равно четыре. Примеры ... Читать далее...
5. Перевод идиомы rise to the occasion, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: rise to the occasion Перевод: быть на высоте положения Пример: Our teacher rose to the occasion and was able to give a very good speech at the banquet. Наш учитель был на высоте положения и смог дать сказать хорошую речь на банкете....
6. Пословица / поговорка some people are more equal than others — перевод и значение, пример использованияПословица / поговорка: some people are more equal than others Перевод: некоторые люди равнее других Пример: Some people are more equal than others and the superstar was not given a penalty for hitting the other player while other players would have received a penalty. Некоторые люди равнее других, и суперстар не был наказан за то, ... Читать далее...
7. Types of LuggageDriver: Ma’am, where would you like these suitcases? Leona: The three Wheeled suitcases should go next to the bed, and the Garment bag should be Hung up In the closet. Where is my Expandable bag? Driver: Do you mean this Duffel bag? Leona: Yes. You can leave that right there. Hmm, where is my Carry-on? ... Читать далее...
8. Equal positive integersTheorem: All positive integers are equal. Proof: Sufficient to show that for any two positive integers, A and B, A = B. Further, it is sufficient to show that for all N > 0, if A and B (positive integers) satisfy (MAX(A, B) = N) then A = B. Proceed by induction. If N = ... Читать далее...
9. On the occasion of their fiftieth wedding anniversary, Billy-BobOn the occasion of their fiftieth wedding anniversary, Billy-Bob decided to forego a big party and treat Linda-Sue to a memorable evening at home. Quietly filling the bathtub with champagne, he called her into the bathroom and they spent a sensual evening soaking in the tub by candlelight. When they were finished, Billy-Bob decided he ... Читать далее...
10. Перевод слова deliverDeliver — доставлять, разносить, передавать Перевод слова To deliver an order to smb. — отдавать приказ кому-л. to deliver letters — разносить письма to deliver services — предоставлять, оказывать услуги Deliver the package to my home. Доставьте пакет мне домой. We will Deliver them up to the police. Мы передадим их в руки полиции. After ... Читать далее...
11. Значение идиомы backseat driver[backseat driver] {n.}, {informal} A bossy person in a car who always tells the driver what to do. The man who drove the car became angry with the back seat driver....
12. Перевод слова driverDriver — водитель, шофер Перевод слова Co-driver — водитель-напарник drink driver — водитель, управляющий автомобилем в нетрезвом виде learner driver — лицо, обучающееся вождению He’s a rotten Driver. Водитель из него никакой. He is a careful Driver. Он осторожный водитель. He is a pretty awful Driver. Он довольно ужасный водитель. Происхождение слова driver Образовано от ... Читать далее...
13. Delivering a babyA country doctor went way out to the boondocks to deliver a baby. It was so far out, there was no electricity. When the doctor arrived, no one was home except for the laboring mother and her 5-year-old child. The doctor instructed the child to hold a lantern high so he could see, while he ... Читать далее...
14. Значение идиомы in half[in half] {adv. phr.} 1. Into two equal parts. The ticket takerat the football game tore the tickets in half. Mother cut theapple in half so each child could have an equal share. Syn.: IN TWO.2. To half the size before; to one half as big. As a punishment, Father cut Bob’s allowance in half....
15. Перевод идиомы be in the driver’s seat, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: be in the driver’s seat Идиома: be in the driver’s seat Перевод: находиться у руля, держать рычаги власти, иметь контроль над ситуацией Пример: Money and talent will put you in the driver’s seat — in control. Деньги и талант поставят тебя у руля — все будет под контролем....
16. A taxi passenger tapped the driver on the shoulderA taxi passenger tapped the driver on the shoulder to ask him a question. The driver screamed, lost control of the car, nearly hit a bus, went up on the footpath, and stopped centimeters from a shop window. For a second everything went quiet in the cab, then the driver said, «Look mate, don’t ever ... Читать далее...
17. Значение идиомы in the driver’s seat[in the driver’s seat] {adv. phr.} In control; having the power tomake decisions. Stan is in the driver’s seat now that he has beenmade our supervisor at the factory....
18. Значение идиомы neck and neck[neck and neck] {adj. or adv.}, {informal} Equal or nearly equal ina race or contest; abreast; tied. At the end of the race the twohorses were neck and neck. For months John and Harry seemed to beneck and neck in Alice’s favor. Compare: NIP AND TUCK....
19. Little Johnny was assigned a paper on childbirthLittle Johnny was assigned a paper on childbirth and asked his mother, «How was I born?» «The stork brought you to us.» «Oh,» said Little Johnny. «Well, how did you and daddy get born?» he asked. «Oh, the stork brought us too.» «So. . . how were grandpa and grandma born?» «Well, darling, the stork ... Читать далее...
20. Перевод идиомы designated driver, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: designated driver Перевод: кто-либо в компании, кто воздерживается от алкоголя с тем, чтобы вести автомобиль Пример: He is a designated driver tonight, so you guys can drink. Он сегодня за рулем, так что можете выпить....
21. Значение идиомы slave driver[slave driver] {n.} A cruel, merciless boss or employer who makesthe people under him work extremely hard for little compensation. Mr. Catwallender is such a slave driver that nobody cares to work forhim anymore....
22. Значение идиомы holistic health[holistic health] {n.}, {informal}, {semi-technical} Themaintenance of health and the avoidance of disease through suchpsychogenic practices and procedures as biofeedback, meditation, alternative methods of childbirth, and avoidance of drugs. TheMurgatroyds are regular holistic health freaks — why, they won’t eventake aspirin when they have a headache....
23. Перевод слова suicideSuicide — самоубийство, суицид Перевод слова Suicide bomber — террорист-смертник suicide raid — попытка самоубийства physician-assisted suicide — эвтаназия Many Suicides occur in prisons. Много самоубийств совершается в тюрьмах. It is a crime to commit Suicide. Самоубийство — это преступление. Most doctors oppose assisted Suicide. Большинство врачей против эвтаназии....
24. Значение идиомы get the feel of[get the feel of] {v. phr.} To become used to or learn about, especially by feeling or handling; get used to the experience orfeeling of; get skill in. John had never driven a big car, and ittook a while for him to get the feel of it. You’ll get the feel ofthe job after you’ve ... Читать далее...
25. A guy driving a Yugo pulls up at a stoplight next to a Rolls-RoyceA guy driving a Yugo pulls up at a stoplight next to a Rolls-Royce. The driver of the Yugo rolls down his window and shouts to the driver of the Rolls, «Hey, buddy, that’s a nice car. You got a phone in your Rolls? I’ve got one in my Yugo!» The driver of Rolls looks ... Читать далее...
26. Значение идиомы cart off[cart off] or [cart away] {v.}, {informal} To take away, often with force or with rough handling or behavior. The police carted the rioters off to jail. When Bobby wouldn’t eat his supper, his mother carted him away to bed....
27. US Armed ForcesИз топика Вооруженные силы США вы узнаете о структуре американской армии, как государство обеспечивает своих военнослужащих, почему женщины стремятся наравне с мужчинами пройти военную службу и чем так привлекательна служба в армии для граждан США. The Armed Forces of the USA include the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps and Coast Guard. The regular components ... Читать далее...
28. Значение идиомы sum up[sum up] {v.} To put something into a few words; shorten into abrief summary; summarize. The teacher summed up the lesson in threerules. The mailman’s job, in all kinds of weather, is summed up inthe phrase «Deliver the mail.»...
29. Rolls Royce vs. YugoA guy driving a Yugo pulled up to a stoplight next to a Rolls-Royce. He rolled down his window and shouted to the driver of the Rolls. «Hey, buddy, that’s a nice car. You got a phone in your Rolls? I’ve got a phone in my Yugo!» The driver of the Rolls looked over and ... Читать далее...
30. Значение идиомы double-cross[double-cross] {v.} To promise one thing and deliver another; to deceive. The lawyer double-crossed the inventor by manufacturing the gadget instead of fulfilling his promise to arrange a patent for his client. Compare: SELL DOWN THE RIVER, TWO-TIME....
31. Значение идиомы extend one’s sympathy to[extend one’s sympathy to] {v. phr.} To offer one’s condolences onthe occasion of a death or similarly tragic event. All of Tom’scolleagues extended their sympathy to him when his wife and daughterwere killed in a car accident....
32. Значение идиомы be-in[be-in] {n.}, {slang}, {hippie culture} A gathering or social occasion with or without a discernible purpose, often held in a public place like a park or under a large circus tent. The youngsters really enjoyed the great springtime jazz be-in at the park....
33. Значение идиомы give birth to[give birth to] {v. phr.} 1. To bear live offspring. The mothergave birth to twin baby girls. 2. To bring about; create; occasion. Beethoven gave birth to a new kind of symphony....
34. Значение идиомы bog down, to get bogged down[bog down, to get bogged down] {v. phr.}, {mostly intransitive or passive} 1. To stop progressing; to slow to a halt. Work on the new building bogged down, because the contractor didn’t deliver the needed concrete blocks. 2. To become entangled with a variety of obstacles making your efforts unproductive or unsatisfying. The novelist wrote ... Читать далее...
35. Значение идиомы deliver the goods[deliver the goods] {v. phr.} 1. To carry things and give them to the person who wants them. Lee delivered the goods to the right house. 2. {slang} To succeed in doing well what is expected. The new pitcher delivered the goods by striking out 20 men in his first game. This personal computer surely ... Читать далее...
36. Значение идиомы put to shame[put to shame] {v. phr.} 1. To disgrace. The cleanliness ofEuropean cities puts our cities to shame. That filthy dump putsour town to shame. 2. To do much better than surpass. Einstein putother physicists to shame when he proved his theory of relativitycorrect....
37. Значение идиомы decked out[decked out] {adj. phr.}, {informal} Dressed in fancy clothes; specially decorated for some festive occasion. The school band was decked out in bright red uniforms with brass buttons. Main Street was decked with flags for the Fourth of July....
38. Значение идиомы come through[come through] {v.}, {informal} To be equal to a demand; meet trouble or a sudden need with success; satisfy a need. When the baseball team needed a hit, Willie came through with a double. John needed money for college and his father came through....
39. Значение идиомы give in[give in] {v.} To stop fighting or arguing and do as the otherperson wants; give someone his own way; stop opposing someone. Mother kept inviting Mrs. Smith to stay for lunch, and finally shegave in. After Billy proved that he could ride a bicycle safely, his father gave in to him and bought him one. ... Читать далее...
40. A man is driving down the road and notices a car in the ditchA man is driving down the road and notices a car in the ditch. He doesn’t usually help many people so he drives on by. Then he notices that a pretty woman is the driver so he goes back to help. As he is hooking his truck to her car he says, «You know, you ... Читать далее...