Значение идиомы flower power

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1. Значение идиомы flower child [flower child] {n.}, {slang}, {informal} 1. A young person whobelieves in nonviolence and carries flowers around to symbolize hispeace-loving nature. Flower children are supposed to be nonviolent, but they sure make a lot of noise when they demonstrate! 2. Anyperson who cannot cope with reality. “Face facts, Suzie, stop beingsuch a flower child!”...
2. Значение идиомы green power [green power] {n.}, {slang}, {informal} The social prestige orpower money can buy one. In American political elections thecandidates that win are usually the ones who have green power backingthem....
3. Перевод слова flower Flower – цветок, цветение, цвести Перевод слова Flower market – цветочный рынок to burst into flower – распуститься, расцвести his talent flowered very early – его талант расцвел очень рано What is this Flower called? Как называется этот цветок? She Flowered into young womanhood. Она превратилась в прелестную молодую женщину. Roses start to come into […]...
4. It was the age when knighthood was in flower It was the age when knighthood was in flower. A young lady was pounding away at a piece of iron with a sledgehammer. Another young lady saw her and asked, “What are you doing?” The first one answered, “I’m making socks and sweater for some soldier boy!”...
5. Перевод слова power Power – сила, мощь, энергия, мощность; власть, могущество Перевод слова The power of a blow – сила удара the power of the law – сила закона separation of powers – разделение властей electric power – электроэнергия Power to the people! Власть народу! She had me in her Power. Я был в ее власти. He was […]...
6. Using Battery Power Luisa: The Battery on my computer is almost Out of juice. Allesandro: Did you bring a Spare? Luisa: It’s a Rechargeable battery, so instead of replacing it, I need To plug it in, but there are no Outlets in here. Allesandro: I don’t see one either. Luisa: Forget it. I’ll just finish watching the movie […]...
7. The Purchasing power Cologne, May 27 dpa – The U. S. dollar is undervalued against the Deutsch-mark based on how many “Big Mac” hamburger sandwiches the two currencies can purchase, said one of Germany’s leading institutes. The Institute of the German Economy (IW) in Cologne noted that the popular sandwich by the McDonald’s restaurant chain is increasingly being […]...
8. Мой любимый цветок/ My Favourite Flower На английском языке Перевод на русский язык My Favourite Flower Мой любимый цветок Flowers are regarded as a marvelous creation of nature. That’s how the nature speaks to us. It conveys love, peace and harmony through flowers. Any event receives a new meaning when decorated with flowers. To my mind all flowers are bewitching and […]...
9. Пословица / поговорка knowledge is power – перевод и значение, пример использования Пословица / поговорка: knowledge is power Перевод: знание – сила Пример: “How come I have to study history? I don’t care what all those dead people did hundreds of years ago.” “Knowledge is power. If you know something about the past, it may help you to anticipate the future.” Почему я должен учить историю? Мне […]...
10. Значение идиомы power behind the throne [power behind the throne] {n. phr.} The person with the real powerbacking up the more visible partner. It is rumored that the First Lady it the powerbehind the throne in the White House....
11. The Higher Organs of Power in the USA By the US Constitution the government of the nation is entrusted to three separate authorities: the Executive, the Legislative and the Judicial. The executive power is vested in the President, who holds his office during the term of four years, and is elected together with the Vice-President. Among the duties and powers of the President […]...
12. Значение идиомы puppy love [puppy love] also [calf love] {n.}, {informal} The first love ofvery young people. When John and Mary began going around togetherin junior high school, their parents said it was just puppy love....
13. 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 […]...
14. Do I need in subculture – Нуждаюсь ли я в субкультуре In our days young people choose diffirent subcultures. It helps to indentify themselfes. Various subcultures have their own beliefs, value, sestems, fashion and favorite music. I know some subcultures like EMO, Goths, Skinheads, Bikers, Rockers, Punks, Hippies, Mods. They all have pluses and minuses. Firstly, some members of subcultures are very agressive to other people, […]...
15. Перевод слова culture Culture – культура; сельхозкультура, разводить, выращивать Перевод слова Ancient culture – древняя культура culture of silk – культура шелка culture medium – питательная среда (для бактерий) corporate culture – корпоративная культура It’s important to learn about other Cultures. Важно изучать другие культуры. Greece is the cradle of European Culture. Греция – колыбель европейской культуры. She […]...
16. Значение идиомы lowdown [lowdown] {n.}, {slang}, {informal} The inside facts of a matter;the total truth. Nixon never gave the American people the lowdownon Watergate....
17. Значение идиомы culture vulture [culture vulture] {n.}, {slang}, {informal} A person who is an avid cultural sightseer, one who seeks out cultural opportunities ostentatiously, such as going to the opera or seeing every museum in a town visited, and brags about it. Aunt Mathilda is a regular culture vulture; she spends every summer in a different European capital going […]...
18. American Corporate Culture – Американская корпоративная культура This corporate culture is also called Anglo-American. It appeared at the beginning of the 20th century before the Great Depression of 1920-1930. Now this kind of culture is spread widely in Americas, UK, in African countries and the Middle East. Anglo-American Corporate Culture is characterized with one lever of governance council. This very council also […]...
19. Значение идиомы head-hunting [head-hunting] {n.}, {slang}, {informal} 1. The custom of seekingout, decapitating, and preserving the heads of enemies as trophies. 2.A search for qualified individuals to fill certain positions. Thepresident sent a committee to the colleges and universities to do somehead-hunting; we hope he finds some young talent. 3. A systematicdestruction of opponents, especially in politics. Billings […]...
20. The Higher Organs of Power in the USA – Высшие органы власти США By the US Constitution the government of the nation is entrusted to three separate authorities: the Executive, the Legislative and the Judicial. The executive power is vested in the President, who holds his office during the term of four years, and is elected together with the Vice-President. Among the duties and powers of the President […]...
21. Значение идиомы zero in on [zero in on] {v.} 1. To adjust a gun so that it will exactly hit ; aim at. Big guns were zeroed in on the enemy fort. American missiles have been zeroed in on certain targets, to be firedif necessary. 2. {slang} To give your full attention to. TheSenate zeroed in on the Latin-American problems. […]...
22. Значение идиомы Bronx cheer [Bronx cheer] {n. phr.}, {slang} A loud sound made with tongue and lips to show opposition or scorn. When he began to show anti-union feelings, he was greeted with Bronx cheers all around....
23. Family Life – Семейная жизнь Family is very important for every person. It’s a special unit of society, which matters the most. The human nature has a need to always communicate, to have friends, partners and children, to share emotions and experience. So, loneliness is a bit unnatural for people. For this reasons everybody has a family. It isn’t surprising […]...
24. Значение идиомы get a fix [get a fix] or [give a fix] {v. phr.}, {slang}, {drug culture} Toprovide with an injection of narcotics. The neighborhoodpusher gave Joe a fix. Contrast: GET A FIX ON....
25. Значение идиомы the score [the score] {n.}, {slang} The truth; the real story or information;what is really happening; the way people and the world really are. Very few people know the score in politics. You are too young toknow the score yet. What’s the score anyhow? When will the programbegin? Compare: KNOW ONE’S STUFF, KNOW ONE’S WAY AROUND, THE […]...
26. Anti-drugs Campaign – Антинаркотическая кампания World’s drug problem is growing. The highest increase in drug use is among teenagers. How can they be convinced to stop? Last year, the number of teenagers who had tried drugs was 6 % in Greece, 15 % in France and 30 % in Britain. Statistics show that drug use by teenagers has doubled since […]...
27. Значение идиомы love-in [love-in] {n.}, {slang}, {informal} A festival or occasion tocelebrate life, human sensuality, the beauty of nature, humansexuality, and universal love; affairs so conceived by some frequentlydeteriorate into obscenity and drug using sessions in parody of theirstated purpose. The hippies gathered for a big love-inin the Halght-Ashbury district of SanFrancisco....
28. The Chernobyl nuclear power plant disaster The Chernobyl nuclear power plant lies 65 miles to the north of the city of Kiev in the Ukraine, and close to the border with Belarus. On Saturday the 26th April 1986 at 1.23 a. m., while safety tests were being conducted on Reactor No. 4, a couple of huge shudders were felt in the […]...
29. Значение идиомы belt out [belt out] {v.}, {slang} To sing with rough rhythm and strength; shout out. She belted out ballads and hillbilly songs one after another all evening. Young people enjoy belting out songs....
30. Значение идиомы take a stand [take a stand] {v. phr.} To assert one’s point. of view; declareone’s position. It is time for American society to take a standagainst crime....
31. British Homes Топик 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”). […]...
32. 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....
33. The State Power System in the Russian Federation – Государственная система власти в Российской Федерации In 1992 – shortly after the Soviet Union broke up – Russia established a transitional (temporary) government headed by Boris N. Yeltsin. Yeltsin had been elected president of the R. S. F. S. R. in 1991. After the break-up of the Soviet Union, Yeltsin continued to serve as president of Russia. In December 1993, Russia […]...
34. Значение идиомы flakeball [flakeball] or [flake] {n.}, {slang}, {drug culture} A disjointed, or “flaky” person, who is forgetful and incoherent, as if under theinfluence of narcotics. Hermione is a regular flakeball. Compare:SPACED OUT....
35. Значение идиомы fall for [fall for] {v.}, {slang} 1. To begin to like very much. Dickfell for baseball when he was a little boy. 2. To begin to love Helen was a very pretty girl and people were notsurprised that Bill fell for her. 3. To believe Nell did not fall for Joe’s story about being a jetpilot....
36. Значение идиомы backfire [backfire] {v.} To misfire; to have a reverse effect from what was intended. Mimi’s gossip about the Head of the Department backfired wizen people began to mistrust her....
37. Значение идиомы pillar of society [pillar of society] {n. phr.} A leading figure who contributes tothe support and the well-being of his Her society; a person ofirreproachable character. Mrs. Brown, the director of our classicalsymphony fund, is a true pillar of society....
38. Значение идиомы have someone by the balls [have someone by the balls] {v. phr.}, {slang}, {vulgar},{avoidable} To have someone at a disadvantage or in one’s power. The kidnappers had the company by the balls for six long weeks....
39. 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....
40. Dreiser Theodore – Теодор Драйзер Theodore Dreiser is a famous American writer and publicist. He was born in 1871 in the state of Indiana. He was the 12th child in the family. His mother came from the family of Czech immigrants and his father came to America from Germany and was a factory worker. Since his early childhood the boy […]...