Значение идиомы for hours on end

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1. Перевод идиомы the small hours (of the night / morning) / the wee hours (of the night / morning), значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: the small hours (of the night / morning) / the wee hours (of the night / morning) Перевод: рассвет или время перед рассветом; часы после полуночи Пример: My father likes to read the newspaper in the small hours of the night. Моему отцу нравится читать газеты по ночам....
2. Значение идиомы after hours[after hours] {adv. or adj. phr.} Not during the regular, correct, or usual time; going on or open after the usual hours. The store was cleaned and swept out after hours. The children had a secret after hours party when they were supposed to be in bed....
3. Значение идиомы wee hours[wee hours] The crack of dawn, or just before it, usually between 1A. M. and 4 A. M. or 2 A. M. and 5 A. M. He stayed up all night whenthey were expecting their first child; finally, a boy was born in thewee hours of the morning. Compare: SMALL HOURS....
4. Значение идиомы all hours[all hours] {n. phr.}, {informal} Late or irregular times. The boy’s mother said he must stop coming home for meals at all hours. He stayed up till all hours of the night to finish his school work....
5. Значение идиомы until all hours[until all hours] {adv. phr.} Until very late at night. He is soanxious to pass his exams with flying colors that he stays up studyinguntil all hours....
6. Значение идиомы keep late hours[keep late hours] {v. phr.} To go to bed late; habitually stay up late. «If you always keep such late hours, your healthmight suffer,» Tom’s doctor said....
7. Значение идиомы at all hours[at all hours] {adv. phr.} Any time; all the time; at almost any time. The baby cried so much that we were up at all hours trying to calm her down....
8. Перевод идиомы after hours, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: after hours Перевод: после закрытия, окончания работы Пример: The library has a place to return books after hours. Библиотека располагает местом, куда можно сдать книги после ее закрытия....
9. Перевод идиомы wee hours (of the night / morning), значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: wee hours (of the night / morning) Перевод: часы, следующие непосредственно после полуночи; предрассветные часы Пример: I read my book into the wee hours of the morning. Я читал книгу до рассвета....
10. How to Keep an Idiot Entertained for HoursI once wrote a book called How to Keep an Idiot Entertained for Hours. It went like this: To keep an idiot entertained for hours, read the next sentence. To keep an idiot entertained for hours, read the previous sentence.» It didn’t sell very well. I thought with the short attention span of people these ... Читать далее...
11. Asking About Business HoursStore owner: Hello. Karin: Hello, is this Joe’s Shoe Repair? Store owner: Yes, how can I help you? Karin: I’m calling to find out your Business hours. Store owner: We’re open 24/7. Karin: Really? You’re open 24 hours a day, Seven days a week? Store owner: Yes, we are, More often than not. Of course ... Читать далее...
12. Значение идиомы jump out of one’s skin[jump out of one’s skin] {v. phr.}, {informal} To be badlyfrightened; be very much surprised. The lightning struck so closeto Bill that he almost jumped out of his skin. Compare: HAIR STAND ONEND....
13. A man had been drinking at the bar for hoursA man had been drinking at the bar for hours when he mentioned something about his girlfriend being out in the car. The bartender, concerned because it was so cold, went to check on her. When he looked inside the car, he saw the drunk’s buddy, Pete, and his girlfriend going at it in the ... Читать далее...
14. Перевод слова professionalProfessional — профессиональный Перевод слова Professional skill — профессиональное мастерство professional duties — профессиональные обязанности professional gambler — профессиональный игрок professional advancement — профессиональный рост, продвижение по службе You sing like a real Professional. Вы поете, как настоящий профессионал. She’s a Professional photographer. Она профессиональный фотограф. Do you have any Professional experience? У вас есть ... Читать далее...
15. Значение идиомы small[small] or [wee hours] {n. phr.} The very early hours of themorning between 1 and 4 A. M. My brother was in trouble for cominghome in the small hours. See: WEE HOURS....
16. Значение идиомы sand-lot[sand-lot] {adj.} Of the kind seen on sand lots; not professional. The professional football team was so confused by their opponents’fast play that they acted like a bunch of sand-lot amateurs....
17. Перевод слова computerComputer — компьютер Перевод слова Personal computer — персональный компьютер all-purpose computer — многоцелевой компьютер to run a computer — работать на компьютере My Computer’s gone haywire. С моим комьютером происходит что-то неладное. My Computer went nuts on me. Мой компьютер стал выдавать мне какую-то ерунду. My Computer is working slow. Мой компьютер работает медленно. ... Читать далее...
18. Значение идиомы hold on to[hold on to] {v. phr.} 1a. or [hold to] To continue to hold orkeep; hold tightly. When Jane played horse with her father, sheheld on to him tightly. The teacher said that if we believedsomething was true and good we should hold on to it. The old manheld on to his job stubbornly and would ... Читать далее...
19. Значение идиомы of necessity[of necessity] {adv. phr.} Because there is no other way; becauseit must be; necessarily. Being a professional actor of necessitymeans working nights and Sundays....
20. Значение идиомы snapshot[snapshot] {n.} A small photograph, unlike a professional portrait. We took several snapshots of the scenery while driving around theisland....
21. Rejecting Newer TechnologyDarlene: Thanks for agreeing to take a look at my computer. It’s been Acting up lately. Chris: Sure, I don’t mind. Is this it? Darlene: Yeah. Chris: How long have you had this computer? It looks like it belongs in the Ice age. Darlene: I admit it’s a little Dated. I must be one of ... Читать далее...
22. Значение идиомы a la[a la] {prep.} In the same way as; like. Billy played ball like a champion today, a la the professional ball players. Joe wanted to shoot an apple off my head a la William Tell....
23. Значение идиомы free agent[free agent] {n.} A professional player who does not have acontract with a team. The Giants signed two free agents who hadbeen released by the Cardinals....
24. Значение идиомы countdown[countdown] {n.}. {Space English}, {informal} 1. A step-by-step process which leads to the launching of a rocket. Countdown starts at 23:00 hours tomorrow night and continues for 24 hours. 2. Process of counting inversely during the acts leading to a launch; liftoff occurs at zero. 3. The time immediately preceding an important undertaking, borrowed from ... Читать далее...
25. Значение идиомы on the blink[on the blink] {adj. phr.} Faulty; malfunctioning; inoperative. I need to call a competent repairman because my computer is on theblink again....
26. Значение идиомы sterling character[sterling character] {n. phr.} A person of irreproachablecharacter; one of the highest professional standards. The nomineefor the Supreme Court must be a sterling character in every possibleway....
27. Значение идиомы Aunt Tom[Aunt Tom] {n.}, {slang}, {originally from Black English} A successful professional or business woman who, due to her success in a masculine profession, doesn’t care about the women’s liberation movement or the passing of the Equal Rights Amendment to the U. S. Constitution. Hermione is a regular Aunt Tom, she’ll never vote for the ERA....
28. Newspaper typing errorThe following is supposedly a true story. To be included, besides being true, the story is most likely strange, weird, surprising, or funny. The following appeared on the back page of one of Australia’s more outrageous computer publications, «Computing Australia», 21st Sept 1987: … Blame it on the computer. An unfriendly computer has been held ... Читать далее...
29. Перевод сленгового выражения zone out, значение и пример использованияСленговое выражение: zone out Перевод: полностью потерять концентрацию, сосредоточение; потерять всякий интерес ко всему, и совершенно ни о чем не думать Синоним: space out Пример: After working on a document for four hours straight, I zoned out in front of my computer screen. После того, как я четыре часа подряд работал над документом, меня словно ... Читать далее...
30. Перевод идиомы not at all, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: not at all Перевод: совсем нет, абсолютно нет Пример: I am not at all happy with my new computer. Я совсем не доволен своим новым компьютером....
31. Значение идиомы chisel[chisel] or [muscle in on] {v. phr.} To illegitimately and forcefully intrude into someone’s traditional sales or professional arena of operation. Tim has a good sales territory, but he is always afraid that someone might chisel in on it. Las Vegas casino owners are concerned that the Mafia might muscle in on their territory....
32. Значение идиомы foul out[foul out] {v.} 1. To make an out in baseball by hitting a foul flyball that is caught. He fouled out to the catcher. 2. To be forcedto leave a basketball game because of getting more than the limitnumber of personal fouls. A professional basketball player isallowed six personal fouls before fouling out....
33. Перевод идиомы be to blame, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: be to blame Перевод: быть виноватым Пример: He is not to blame for breaking the computer. Он не виноват в поломке компьютера, он его не ломал....
34. Перевод идиомы next to nothing, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: next to nothing Перевод: почти что ничего; едва ли что-либо Пример: I was able to buy a new computer for next to nothing. Я смог купить новый компьютер почти что бесплатно....
35. Значение идиомы keep things humming[keep things humming] {v. phr.} To cause thing to perform smoothlyand efficiently. Until Mr. Long joined our computer center, we hadall sorts of problems, but he has corrected them and really keepsthings humming....
36. Перевод идиомы take a look at someone or something / have a look at someone or something, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: take a look at someone or something / have a look at someone or something Перевод: посмотреть, взглянуть на кого-либо или что-либо Пример: I will take a look at the problem with the computer tomorrow. Я завтра займусь проблемой с компьютером....
37. Перевод идиомы as well, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: as well Перевод: также, тоже Пример: I plan to take a computer course this summer as well. Также я собираюсь пойти на компьютерные курсы этим летом....
38. Перевод идиомы out-of-date, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: out-of-date Перевод: старый, устаревший Пример: Computer equipment becomes out-of-date very quickly. Компьютерное оборудование очень быстро устаревает....
39. Значение идиомы cut teeth[cut teeth] {v. phr.} 1. To have teeth grow out through the gums. The baby was cross because he was cutting teeth. 2. or [cut eye teeth] {informal} To learn something very early in life; gain experience; start by learning or doing. — Used with a possessive, usually used with «on». The professional ball player ... Читать далее...
40. Значение идиомы ring in[ring in] {v. phr.}, {informal} 1. To bring in from the outside dishonestly or without telling; often:hire and introduce under a false name. Bob offered to ring him inon the party by pretending he was a cousin from out of town. Nowonder their team beat us; they rang in a professional to pitch forthem under ... Читать далее...