Значение идиомы for the sake of

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1. Перевод идиомы argue for the sake of arguing / argue for the sake of argument, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: argue for the sake of arguing / argue for the sake of argument Перевод: спорить ради спора, без надобности Пример: My friend’s brother always argues for the sake of arguing. Брат моего друга всегда спорит просто так....
2. Значение идиомы for one’s sake[for one’s sake] {adv. phr.}, {informal} Used with differentpossessive nouns to show surprise, crossness, or impatience. Forheaven’s sake, where did you come from? For Pete’s sake, lookwho’s here! Well, for pity’s sake, I wish you’d told me sooner. Oh, for gosh sake, let me do it....
3. Перевод идиомы for one’s (own) sake, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: for one’s (own) sake Перевод: ради кого-либо Пример: I told my aunt that for her own sake she must stop smoking. Я сказал тете, что ради нее же самой она должна бросить курить....
4. Andrei SakharovAndrei Sakharov, an outstanding scientist and public figure, was born on the 21st of May 1921. He graduated from Moscow University in 1942. In 1947 he defended his thesis for the degree of Candidate of Science. In 1953 he defended his Doctorate thesis and was elected member of the Academy of Sciences. Sakharov played a ... Читать далее...
5. Перевод идиомы for the sake of someone or something, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: for the sake of someone or something Перевод: ради кого-либо или чего-либо Пример: My father decided to quit his job for the sake of his health. Мой отец решил бросить свою работу ради своего здоровья....
6. Перевод слова dissidentDissident — диссидент, инакомыслящий Перевод слова Political dissident — политический диссидент dissident movement — диссидентское движение dissident shareholders — акционеры, не согласные с политикой, проводимой руководством компании The Pontifical Commission for the reunion of the Dissident Churches was established by Leo XIII. Папская комиссия по воссоединению диссидентских церквей была основана Львом XIII. What made you ... Читать далее...
7. Значение идиомы in one’s behalf[in one’s behalf] or [on one’s behalf] {adv. phr.}, {informal} 1.For someone else; in your place. My husband could not be heretonight, but I want to thank you on his behalf. 2. For the good ofanother person or group; as a help to someone. My teacher went tothe factory and spoke in my behalf when ... Читать далее...
8. Значение идиомы in behalf of[in behalf of] or [on behalf of] {prep.}, {formal} 1. In place of;as a representative of; for. John accepted the championship awardon behalf of the team. 2. As a help to; for the good of. Theminister worked hard all his life in behalf of the poor. Compare: INONE’S BEHALF IN ONE’S FAVOR....
9. Перевод идиомы on someone’s behalf / on behalf of someone, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: on someone’s behalf / on behalf of someone Перевод: от чьего-либо имени Пример: I was able to sign for the registered letter on my wife’s behalf. Я смог расписаться за зарегистрированное письмо от имени моей жены. The lawyer went to the meeting on behalf of his client. Адвокат пошел на собрание от имени своего ... Читать далее...
10. Перевод слова behalfBehalf — для, ради, от лица Перевод слова Act on behalf of another — действовать от имени другого лица sign on behalf of someone — подписывать от чьего-либо имени in this behalf — в этом отношении I am acting on Behalf of the bank. Я действую от имени банка. He has authority to act on ... Читать далее...
11. Значение идиомы play safe[play safe] or [play it safe] {v. phr.}, {informal} To be verycareful; accept small gains or none to avoid loss; avoid danger forthe sake of safety. He got tired as the game went on, and began toplay safe. Tom didn’t know what the other driver would do, so heplayed it safe and stopped his own ... Читать далее...
12. Moscow (9)One of the world’s greatest cities, Moscow (Moskva) is the capital of Russia. Since it was first mentioned in chronicles of 1147, Moscow has played a vital role in Russian history; indeed, the history of the city and of the Russian nation are closely interlinked. Today Moscow is not only the political centre of Russia ... Читать далее...
13. Значение идиомы give the benefit of the doubt[give the benefit of the doubt] {v. phr.} To believe isinnocent rather than guilty when you are not sure. The money wasstolen and John was the only boy who had known where it was, but theteacher gave him the benefit of the doubt. George’s grade washigher than usual and he might have cheated, but his ... Читать далее...
14. Значение идиомы made to order[made to order] {adj. phr.} 1. Made specially in the way the buyerwants instead of all the same in large amounts; made especially forthe buyer. Mr. Black’s clothes were all made to order. Compare:MADE-TO-MEASURE. 2. Just right. The weather was made to order forthe hike....
15. Значение идиомы hatchet job[hatchet job] {n. phr.}, {slang} 1. The act of saying or writingterrible things about someone or something, usually on behalf of one’sboss or organization. When Phil makes speeches against thecompetition exaggerating their weaknesses, he is doing the hatchet jobon behalf of our president. 2. A ruthless, wholesale job of editing ascript whereby entire paragraphs or ... Читать далее...
16. A. Sakharov — А. СахаровAndrei Dmitrievich Sakharov, an outstanding scientist and public figure, was born in 1921. The biography of A. Sakharov as one of the «secret» authorities in thermonuclear physics mainly falls on the times of the «thaw» In 1948 he began serious work on hydrogen bomb and while working on the problem he came to the conclusion ... Читать далее...
17. Значение идиомы under one’s own steam[under one’s own steam] {adv. phr.}, {informal} By one’s ownefforts; without help. The boys got to Boston under their own steamand took a bus the rest of the way. We didn’t think he could doit, but Bobby finished his homework under his own steam....
18. Перевод слова benefitBenefit — выгода, польза, прибыль Перевод слова Public benefit — общественное благо benefit conferred — жалованная привилегия he benefited by the medicine — лекарство помогло ему Did you Benefit from your holiday? Вы провели выходные с пользой? Do you really think she’s doing this for your Benefit? Вы действительно думаете, что она делает это для ... Читать далее...
19. Andrei Sakharov — Андрей СахаровAndrei Dmitrievich Sakharov, an outstanding scientist and public figure, was born on the 21st of May, 1921, into the family of teachers. He graduated from Moscow University in 1942. In 1947 he defended his thesis for the degree of Candidate of Science. In 1953 he defended his Doctorate thesis and was elected member of the ... Читать далее...
20. Перевод слова freedomFreedom — свобода, права Перевод слова The freedom of a country — независимость страны freedom from want — свобода от нужды; обеспеченность academic freedoms — академические свободы What will become of our Freedom? Что станет с нашей свободой? He spoke French with Freedom. Он свободно говорил по-французски. They demand Freedom from constraint. Они требуют свободы ... Читать далее...
21. Перевод слова truthTruth — правда, истина Перевод слова To diverge from the truth — отклоняться от истины a dollop of truth — крупица правды evangelical truth — евангельская истина Out with the Truth! Выкладывай правду! How wide he is from Truth. Как он далек от истины! Nothing pains like the Truth. Правда глаза колет....
22. Перевод идиомы give someone the benefit of the doubt, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: give someone the benefit of the doubt Перевод: предположить или поверить, что кто-либо прав или не виновен в чем-либо Пример: I gave the man the benefit of the doubt but I still think that he is lying. Я посчитал, что этот человек не виновен, но я все равно думаю, что он лжет....
23. Перевод идиомы truth be told / to tell you the truth, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: truth be told / to tell you the truth Перевод: по правде говоря Пример: Truth be told, you have done better on that test. По правде говоря, ты написал эту контрольную лучше....
24. Freedom of the PressFreedom of the press. Speak on freedom of the press, its basic principles and criteria and its status in major countries. The topic presented to you today is devoted to the problem of the freedom of the press. In my speech I am to dwell upon the following points: — Firstly, I am to give ... Читать далее...
25. Значение идиомы in the right[in the right] {adj. phr.} With moral or legal right or truth onyour side; in agreement with justice, truth, or fact; correct. Whenthe cars collided, John was clearly in the right. In going beforehis wife down the stairs, Mr. Franklin was in the right. In manydisputes, it is hard to say who is in the ... Читать далее...
26. Значение идиомы for the better[for the better] {adj.} or {adv. phr.} With a better result; forsomething that is better. The doctor felt that moving Father to adry climate would be for the better. The new large print in thebook is a change for the better. Compare: TAKE A TURN. Contrast: FORTHE WORSE....
27. Значение идиомы think little of[think little of] {v. phr.} Think that isnot important or valuable. John thought little of Ted’s plan forthe party. Joan thought little of walking two miles to school. Contrast: THINK A GREAT DEAL OF....
28. Значение идиомы take to the woods[take to the woods] {v. phr.}, {informal} To run away and hide. When John saw the girls coming, he took to the woods. Bob took tothe woods so he would not have to mow the grass. Compare: HEAD FORTHE HILLS....
29. Значение идиомы out of action[out of action] {adv. phr.} Useless; crippled; damaged so as to bequiescent. American bombers put Nazi heavy industry out of actionduring World War II. When I broke my leg I was out of action forthe entire football season....
30. Moscow theatresFor decades Moscow has had a reputation as a city oftheatres. The birth plays of the historic «Bolshoy», «Maly» and»Moscow Art» theatres the city has been and steel is a centre forthe development exploretary modern ideas in the dramatic art andis famous for it’s great number of highlygifted, interestingdirectors, actors, playwrigts and artists. Every evening ... Читать далее...
31. Значение идиомы put one’s finger on[put one’s finger on] also [lay one’s finger on] {v. phr.} To findexactly. The engineers couldn’t put their fingers on the reason forthe rocket’s failure to orbit. We called in an electrician hopinghe could put a finger on the cause of the short circuit....
32. Значение идиомы run for it[run for it] or [make a run for it] {v. phr.} To dash for safety;make a speedy escape. The bridge the soldiers were on started tofall down and they had to run for it. The policeman shouted forthe robber to stop, but the robber made a run for if....
33. Значение идиомы reckon without[reckon without] {v.} To fail to consider as one of the thingswhich might change a situation; not think about. The committee forthe class picnic party made careful plans for a beach party but theyreckoned without a sudden change in the weather....
34. The best book on elephantsThe UN sponsored a competition on which nation can produce the best book on elephants. The British submited a dry historical account «The Elephant and the British Empire.» The French submited a text «The Sensuality of the Elephant — a Personal Account.» The Germans submited 47 Volumes entitled «An Elementary Introduction to the Foundation of ... Читать далее...
35. Перевод идиомы the moment of truth, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: the moment of truth Перевод: момент истины; момент, который кто-либо долго ждал Пример: The moment of truth for the sprinter came when the final qualifying race for the Olympics began. Для бегуна настал момент истины, когда начался финальный квалификационный забег для олимпийских игр....
36. Значение идиомы children and fools speak the truth[children and fools speak the truth] Children and fools say things without thinking; they say what they think or know when grown-ups might not think it was polite or wise to do so. — A proverb. «Uncle Willie is too fat,» said little Agnes. «Children and fools speak the truth,» said her father....
37. Значение идиомы do well by[do well by] {v. phr.} To benefit; help; treat exceptionally well. In his will Grandpa did well by all of his grandchildren and left each of them one million dollars....
38. Значение идиомы end in itself[end in itself] {n. phr.} Something wanted for its own sake; apurpose, aim, or goal we want for itself alone and not as a way tosomething else. The miser never spent his gold because for him itwas an end in itself....
39. Значение идиомы by way of[by way of] {prep.} 1. For the sake or purpose of; as. By way of example, he described his own experience. 2. Through; by a route including; via. He went from New York to San Francisco by way of Chicago....
40. Значение идиомы night letter[night letter] {n.} A telegram sent at night at a cheaper rate anddelivered in the morning. I waited until after six o’clock in theevening before sending the telegram home because I can say more forthe same price in a night letter....