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Значение идиомы first class

[first class] {n.} 1. The first rank; the highest class; the bestgroup.

The pianist was quite good but he was not in the firstclass.

2. The most expensive or comfortable class of travel; the bestor one of the best groups in which to travel, especially by ship, train, or airplane.

Most people can’t afford the first class whenthey take a long journey by ship.

3. The way of sending all mail thatincludes letters and post cards, anything written by hand ortypewriter, and anything sealed so that it cannot be inspected, andthat is the most expensive class of mail but receives the besttreatment.

The usual way to send a letter is by first class.

Compare: SECOND CLASS, THIRD CLASS.



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  31. Перевод слова shipShip — судно, корабль; перевозить Перевод слова Merchant ship — торговое судно ship of war — военный корабль to ship goods by rail — перевозить груз по железной дороге All the people were Shipped. Все поднялись на борт. The Ship will unload tomorrow. Судно будет разгружаться завтра. It was among the first firms to Ship ... Читать далее...
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  34. Commuting by TrainLisa: Can you tell me if this is the right Platform for the Train to Arlington? Omar: Yes, it is. Is this your first time taking the train? Lisa: Is it that Obvious? Omar: No, you just look a little lost. Lisa: I’m starting a new job and I have To commute to work for ... Читать далее...
  35. Значение идиомы heave to[heave to] {v.} To bring a ship to a stop; bring a sailing ship toa standstill by setting the sails in a certain way. «Heave to!» thecaptain shouted to his crew. We fired a warning shot across thefront of the pirate ship to make her heave to....
  36. Значение идиомы crash-dive[crash-dive] {v.} 1. To dive deep under water in a submarine as quickly as possible. We shall crash-dive if we see enemy planes coming. 2. To dive into in an airplane. When the plane’s motor was hit by the guns of the enemy battleship, the pilot aimed the plane at the ship and crash-dived into ... Читать далее...
  37. Значение идиомы through train[through train] {n. phr.} A direct train that doesn’t necessitateany changes. We’ll take the through train from Chicago to New Yorkbecause it’s the most convenient....
  38. Buying Stamps at the Post OfficeClerk: Can I help you? Tamika: I’d like to buy some Stamps. Clerk: In what Denomination? Tamika: I’m not sure. I need them for sending regular letters and for Priority Mail. Clerk: The current Rate for sending a First-class letter is 41 cents. With first-class service, your letter will get there in three to seven ... Читать далее...
  39. Перевод идиомы junk mail, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: junk mail Перевод: назойливая почта, обычно рекламного характера; почта для мусорной корзины Пример: On her mail box she wrote a sign: «No junk mail!» На своем почтовом ящике она написала: «Никакой рекламы!»....
  40. Значение идиомы throw one’s weight around[throw one’s weight around] {v. phr.}, {informal} To use one’sinfluence or position in a showy or noisy manner. John was the starof the class play, and he was throwing his weight around telling thedirector how the scene should be played. Bob was stronger than theother boys, and he threw his weight around. Compare: PULL RANK....

Значение идиомы first class