Значение идиомы graveyard shift

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1. Перевод слова shiftShift — сдвиг, перемещение, перемена, смена Перевод слова Shift of wind — перемена ветра shift of crops — севооборот shift of stress — сдвиг ударения day shift — дневная смена I work Shifts. Я работаю посменно. Give me a hand to Shift these chairs. Помогите мне переставить эти стулья. Let`s Shift the date for our ... Читать далее...
2. Значение идиомы shift for oneself[shift for oneself] {v. phr.} To live or act independently with nohelp, guidance or protection from others; take care of yourself. Mrs. McCarthy was forced to shift for herself after her husbanddied....
3. Значение идиомы night owl[night owl] {n. phr.} One who sleeps during the day and stays up orworks during the night. Tom hardly ever sleeps at night; he prefersto work by lamp light and has become a regular night owl. Compare:GRAVEYARD SHIFT....
4. Значение идиомы race to stand still[race to stand still] {v. phr.} To be so far behind in one’s workthat one must exert an effort similar to that needed to win a race inorder simply not to fall even further behind. «Could you reviewthis book for us, Professor Brown?» the editor asked. «Unfortunately, no,» the professor answered. «I’m so behind in ... Читать далее...
5. Перевод слова sundownSundown — закат, заход солнца Перевод слова Sundown party — ранняя вечеринка beyond sundown — на Дальнем Западе Passover ends tomorrow at Sundown. Еврейская Пасха заканчивается завтра на закате. The fighting broke out about two hours after Sundown. Бой начался приблизительно через два часа после захода солнца. We were told that the best time to ... Читать далее...
6. A college professor in an anatomy class asked his studentsA college professor in an anatomy class asked his students to sketch a naked man. As the professor walked around the class checking the sketches he noticed that a sexy young coed had sketched the man with an erect penis. The professor commented, «Oh, no, I wanted it the other way.» She replied, «What other ... Читать далее...
7. Working ShiftsLisette: You’re the New kid on the block, aren’t you? Danny: Yeah, it’s my first day. Lisette: I’m Lisette. Danny: I’m Danny. Nice to meet you. Lisette: You’re lucky to be starting on the Day shift. When I started working here Umpteen years ago, I had to work the Graveyard shift for two years before ... Читать далее...
8. Перевод слова sleepySleepy — сонный, вялый, ленивый Перевод слова Sleepy tone — сонный голос sleepy town — сонный городок sleepy trade — вяло идущая торговля She was tired and Sleepy. Она очень устала, и ей очень хотелось спать. I’d take more, but it makes me Sleepy. Я приняла бы больше, но от них я сонная. This is ... Читать далее...
9. Значение идиомы high-class[high-class] {adj.} Of the best quality; very good; superior. — Avoided by many careful speakers. When Mr. Brown got a raise inpay, Mrs. Brown started to look for a high-class apartment. Mrs. Smith always gets her clothing at high-class shops. Mr. Jonesalways gets his office workers from Burns Agency because they havehigh-class help. Compare: FIRST-CLASS....
10. Значение идиомы light[light] See: BRING TO LIGHT, COME TO LIGHT, DASH LIGHT, HIDE ONE’SLIGHT UNDER A BUSHEL, IN THE LIGHT OF, MAKE LIGHT OF, MANY HANDS MAKELIGHT WORK, OUT LIKE A LIGHT, SEE THE LIGHT, TRAVEL LIGHT....
11. People Around the WorldAs you know people from different countries don’t look the same. For example, people from countries such as Denmark, Norway and Sweden are usually tall. They have fair hair, blue eyes and a pale complexion. Most people in Mediterranean countries such as Italy, Spain and Greece are rather short. They have usually got black or ... Читать далее...
12. Значение идиомы up to one’s ears[up to one’s ears] {adv. phr.} Immersed in; covered with. «Around final examination time,» Professor Brown explained, «I amalways up to my ears in work.»...
13. Biology ClassIn a biology class, the professor was discussing the high glucose levels found in semen. A young female (FRESHMAN) raised her hand and asked, «If I understand, you’re saying there is a lot of glucose, as in sugar in male semen?» «That’s correct», responded the professor, going on to add statistical info. Raising her hand ... Читать далее...
14. Перевод слова artificialArtificial — искусственный, ненатуральный Перевод слова Artificial cascades — искусственные водопады artificial fertilizer — искусственное удобрение artificial flavour — неестественный вкус artificial heart — искусственное сердце Food prices are being kept Artificially low. Цены на продовольствие искусственно поддерживались на низком уровне. Our products are free from Artificial additives. Наши продукты не содержат искусственных добавок. Artificial ... Читать далее...
15. Значение идиомы forty winks[forty winks] {n. phr.}, {informal} A short period of sleep; a nap. When the truck driver felt sleepy, he stopped by the side of theroad to catch forty winks. Compare: SHUT-EYE....
16. Значение идиомы cut a class[cut a class] {v. phr.} To be truant; to deliberately miss a class and do something else instead. «If you keep cutting classes the way you do, you will almost surely flunk this course,» John’s professor said to him....
17. Slight confusionOne night a police officer named Mike was working the grave-yard shift and he drove to his house around 3 A. M. in the morning. He opened the door to the bedroom quietly and took off his clothes in the dark, and got in bed with his wife. Then she said,»Honey, can you go over ... Читать далее...
18. Значение идиомы in the dark[in the dark] {adj. phr.} 1. In ignorance; without information. John was in the dark about the job he was being sent to. If thegovernment controls the news, it can keep people in the dark on anytopic it chooses. Mary had a letter from Sue yesterday, but shewas left in the dark about Sue’s plans ... Читать далее...
19. Значение идиомы see the light at the end of the tunnel[see the light at the end of the tunnel] {v. phr.}, {informal} Toanticipate the happy resolution of a prolonged period of problems. We’ve been paying on our house mortgage for many years, but at longlast we can see the light at the end of the tunnel....
20. Значение идиомы in light of[in light of] also [in the light of] {adj. phr.} 1. As a result ofnew information; by means of new ideas. The teacher changed John’sgrade in the light of the extra work in the workbook. 2. Because of. In light of the muddy field, the football team wore their olduniforms. Syn.: IN VIEW OF....
21. Значение идиомы play hard to get[play hard to get] {v. phr.} To act as if one weren’t interested;be fickle; be coy. «Professor Brown is playing very hard to get,»our dean said, «but I know he will accept our offer and come to teachhere.»...
22. Значение идиомы cover a lot of ground[cover a lot of ground] {v. phr.} To process a great deal of information and various facts. Professor Brown’s thorough lecture on asteroids covered a lot of ground today....
23. Значение идиомы brown-bagger[brown-bagger] {n.}, {slang}, {informal} A person who does not go to the cafeteria or to a restaurant for lunch at work, but who brings his homemade lunch to work in order to save money. John became a brown-bagger not because he can’t afford the restaurant, but because he is too busy to go there....
24. Перевод сленгового выражения out like a light, значение и пример использованияСленговое выражение: out like a light Перевод: очень быстро заснуть Пример: After working a twelve hour shift yesterday, I was out like a light as soon as I got into bed. После того, как я вчера отработал двенадцатичасовую смену, я вырубился сразу, как добрался до кровати....
25. Значение идиомы grace period[grace period] or [period of grace] {n.} The time or extra timeallowed in which to do something. Most insurance companies have agrace period of one month for payments. The teacher gave the classa week’s period of grace to finish workbooks....
26. A drunk leaves a bar and decides to take a shortcutA drunk leaves a bar and decides to take a shortcut through a graveyard. It is raining heavily and very dark. The drunk fails to see an open grave and falls into it. He tries to climb out of it, but it is too deep and the rain has turned the dirt to mud and ... Читать далее...
27. Значение идиомы sort out[sort out] {v. phr.} 1. To alphabetize; arrange in numerical order. The secretary helped Professor Brown sort out his numerous indexcards. 2. To clarify. «Help me sort out these bills,» she beggedher husband....
28. Перевод слова brownBrown — коричневый Перевод слова Brown hair — каштановые волосы clear brown — светло-коричневый brown coal — бурый уголь Her skin was Browned by the sun. Ее кожа загорела на солнце. Her hair is dark Brown like mine. Ее волосы темно-коричневые, как у меня. Интересные факты Довольно распространенная в англоязычных странах Фамилия Браун (Brown, Browne, ... Читать далее...
29. Перевод слова professorProfessor — профессор, преподаватель Перевод слова Former University professor — бывший преподаватель университета professor of sociology — преподаватель социологии a promotion to the rank of professor — присвоение звания профессора The new Professor always pontificates. Новый профессор всегда занимался догматическими разглагольствованиями. He looked like a nutty Professor. Он выглядел как полоумный профессор. The Professor flunked ... Читать далее...
30. Dogs and Light BulbsHow many dogs does it take to change a light bulb? Border Collie: Just one. Then I’ll replace any wiring that’s not up to code. Rottweiler: Make me! Lab: Oh, me, me! Pleeease let me change the light bulb! Can I? Huh? Huh? Dachshund: You know I can’t reach that stupid lamp! Malamute: Let the ... Читать далее...
31. A little periodThe kindergarten class had a homework assignment to find out about something exciting and relate it to the class the next day. When the time came for the little kids to give their reports, the teacher was calling on them one at a time. She was reluctant to call upon little Johnnie, knowing that he ... Читать далее...
32. Little Johnny was in class againLittle Johnny was in class again. Teacher asked everyone «Can anyone tell me a sentence with the word definitely in it?» Meg puts up her hand.»The sky is definitely blue.» «Thats not bad, Meg,» says the teacher, «but the sky can be grey or red.» Young Sally tried :»The grass is definitely green.» «Good try ... Читать далее...
33. Значение идиомы pigeonhole[pigeonhole] {n.} 1. Small compartment for internal mail in anoffice or a department. «You can just put your late exam into mypigeonhole,» said Professor Brown to the concerned student. 2. One ofthe small compartments in a desk or cabinet. He keeps his cufflinksin a pigeonhole in his desk....
34. Значение идиомы in the know[in the know] {adj. phr.}, {informal} Knowing about things thatmost people do not know about; knowing secrets or understanding aspecial subject. Tina helped Professor Smith make some of the examquestions, and she felt important to be in the know. In a printshop, Mr. Harvey is in the know, but in a kitchen he can’t even ... Читать далее...
35. Значение идиомы come to light[come to light] {v. phr.} To be discovered; become known; appear. John’s thefts from the bank where he worked came to light when the bank examiners made an inspection. When the old woman died it came to light that she was actually rich. New facts about ancient Egypt have recently come to light. Compare: BRING ... Читать далее...
36. Bell Labs Proves Existence of Dark SuckersFor years it has been believed that electric bulbs emitted light. However, recent information from Bell Labs has proven otherwise. Electric bulbs don’t emit light, they suck dark. Thus they now call these bulbs dark suckers. The dark sucker theory, according to a Bell Labs spokesperson, proves the existence of dark, that dark has mass ... Читать далее...
37. Значение идиомы strike gold[strike gold] {v. phr.} 1. To find gold. Ted struck gold near anabandoned mine in California. 2. To find suddenly the answer to anold puzzle. Professor Brown’s assistant struck gold when he came upwith an equation that explained the irregular motions of a doublestar. See: PAY DIRT....
38. Значение идиомы light on[light on] also [light upon] {v.} To pick out by sight from amongothers; see; notice. His eyes lighted on the cookies and heremembered how hungry he was. Her eyes lighted upon the row ofboxes, and she asked what was in them....
39. Значение идиомы just for the fun of it[just for the fun of it] {adv. phr.} Merely as a matter ofamusement. «I’ll bring a goat to class,» Bob said to hisclassmates, «just for the fun of it; I want to see what kind of a faceProfessor Brown will make.»...
40. Chemistry song 06Quantum Chemistry On the first day of Christmas, my professor gave to me: An exam in Quantum Chemistry. On the second day of Christmas, my professor gave to me: a double integral and an exam in Quantum Chemistry. On the third day of Christmas, my professor gave to me: three orbitals, a double integral, and ... Читать далее...