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1. Значение идиомы spoon-feed [spoon-feed] {v.} 1. To feed with a spoon. Mothers spoon-feedtheir babies. 2a. To make something too easy for. Bill’s mother spoon-fed him and never let him think for himself. Alice depended on her mother for all decisions because she had beenspoon-fed. 2b. To make too easy for someone. Somestudents want the teacher to spoon-feed the […]...
2. Перевод слова spoon Spoon – ложка; черпать ложкой Перевод слова Horn spoon – ложка из рога dessert spoon – десертная ложка measuring spoon – мерная ложка to spoon off cream – снимать сливки He Spooned the ice cream into a bowl. Он наложил мороженое в чашку. I Spooned out some soup to each of the guests. Я налила […]...
3. Значение идиомы born with a silver spoon in one’s mouth [born with a silver spoon in one’s mouth] {adj. phr.} Born to wealth and comfort; provided from birth with everything wanted; born rich. The stranger’s conduct was that of a man who had been born with a silver spoon in his mouth. Compare: WELL-HEELED....
4. A hearty breakfast A man goes into a greasy spoon-type cafe and he says, “I would like one of your special full English breakfasts”. “No problem.” Comes the greasy little fat girls reply from behind the counter. “But I want it MY way.” says the man. “What do you mean your way?” comes the reply. The man says, […]...
5. Перевод слова inexpensive Inexpensive – недорогой Перевод слова Inexpensive device – недорогое устройство inexpensive electrode – нерасходуемый электрод inexpensive method – недорогой способ We have a good selection of Inexpensive wines. У нас хороший выбор недорогих вин. This paper is made from Inexpensive wood pulp. Эта бумага производится из недорогих пород целлюлозы. Painting is a relatively Inexpensive way […]...
6. Значение идиомы grab off [grab off] {v.}, {informal} To take quickly; take or grab beforeanybody else can; choose for yourself. The people who got to theshow first grabbed off the best seats. The women hurried to thestore to grab off the things on sale. The prettiest girls at thedance were grabbed off for partners first. Compare: SNAP UP....
7. Значение идиомы grab bag [grab bag] {n.} 1. A bag from which surprise packages are chosen; abag in which there are many unknown things. The woman paid aquarter for a chance at the grab bag. The children broughtpackages to be sold from the grab bag at the school carnival. 2. Agroup of many different things from which to choose; […]...
8. Tim Shandy stepped into the Warm Spoon, a popular Galway tavern Tim Shandy stepped into the Warm Spoon, a popular Galway tavern. To Mike Callahan, the barkeep, Shandy said “Mike, I’ll be havin’ three whiskeys.” Callahan set up three glasses and began to pour. “Now, Timothy, it’s not the usual thing for you to ask for three whiskeys. It’s celebratin’, you are. “Ahh, ye know me […]...
9. Перевод слова sandwich Sandwich – бутерброд Перевод слова Caviar sandwich – бутерброд с икрой cheese sandwich – бутерброд с сыром to ride sandwich – ехать зажатым между двумя соседями Shall I get you a Sandwich? Хотите, я сделаю Вам бутерброд? That Sandwich looks gross. Этот бутерброд выглядит страшно неаппетитно. She took a couple of bites of the Sandwich. […]...
10. Types of Sandwiches Geraldo: I am so hungry. When can we go eat? Natasha: Just another minute and I’ll be finished here. What do you Have a craving for? Geraldo: I want a good sandwich, maybe a BLT or a Pastrami on rye. Now that I think of it, a Reuben or a Club sandwich would really Hit […]...
11. Значение идиомы catch at [catch at] {v.} 1. To try to catch suddenly; grab for. The boy on the merry-go-round caught at the brass ring, but did not get it. 2. To seize quickly; accept mentally or physically. The hungry man caught at the sandwich and began to eat. Joe caught at Bill’s offer to help....
12. Значение идиомы white-collar workers [white-collar workers] {n. phr.} Workers employed in offices and atdesks as opposed to those who work as manual workers; the middleclass. It is a well-known fact that white-collar workers are lesswell organized than unionized manual workers. Contrast BLUE-COLLARWORKERS....
13. Перевод слова noted Noted – знаменитый Перевод слова Noted for courage – известный своим мужеством noted for beauty – славящийся красотой noted actresses – знаменитые актрисы noted for this discipline – известный своим послушанием Также является второй и третьей формой глагола To note (отмечать, замечать, обращать внимание): We Noted her impatience to begin. Мы заметили, как ей не […]...
14. Значение идиомы strikebreaker [strikebreaker] {n.} One who takes the place of workers on strikeor one who recruits such people. The striking workers threw rotteneggs at the strikebreakers....
15. Значение идиомы sandwich board [sandwich board] {n.} Two advertising signs worn by a man, one onhis chest and the other on his back. The man walking along MainStreet wore a sandwich board saying “Eat at Joe’s.”...
16. Ordering at a Sandwich Shop Employee: Welcome to Grubway. What can I get for you? Jared: I’m still deciding. I’m trying to lose weight and I hear that eating a sandwich for lunch every day will help me do that. Do you guys have a BLT or a Club? Employee: We don’t have a BLT, but we do have a […]...
17. Перевод идиомы grab a bite (to eat), значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: grab a bite (to eat) Перевод: перекусить немного Пример: We stopped at a small restaurant to grab a bite to eat. Мы остановились в небольшом ресторане, чтобы немного перекусить....
18. Значение идиомы race against time [race against time] {v. phr.} To be in a great hurry to finish agiven project by a specified deadline. The workers were racingagainst time to finish the campus modernization project....
19. Значение идиомы plague on both your houses [plague on both your houses] or [plague o’ both your houses] Badluck to both of you! – Used to show disgust at those who wont stopquarreling. The bus drivers went on strike because the bus companywould not raise their pay. After several weeks, the people who neededto ride the bus to work said, “A plague […]...
20. Перевод слова club Club – клуб Перевод слова Tennis club – теннисный клуб nature-study club – клуб натуралистов-любителей to join a club – стать членом клуба Shall we go to a Club? Мы пойдем в клуб? You have to play a Club. Вы должны играть в клубе. I’ll see you at the Club. Увидимся в клубе....
21. Значение идиомы Christmas club [Christmas club] {n.} A plan for putting money in the bank to be saved for Christmas shopping. John deposits $10 each week in the Christmas club. The woman will get her Christmas club money on December 10....
22. Перевод сленгового выражения knuckle sandwich, значение и пример использования Сленговое выражение: knuckle sandwich Перевод: удар в лицо Пример: If you don’t stop bothering me, you’re going to get a knuckle sandwich. Если ты не отстанешь от меня, то получишь удар в лицо. Sabah gave Peter a knuckle sandwich when she caught him looking at other girls. Саба ударила Питера в лицо, когда увидела, что […]...
23. Перевод слова hurry Hurry – спешка, торопиться, подгонять Перевод слова To hurry home – торопиться домой don’t hurry – не торопись, не спеши to hurry the ending – ускорять конец in my hurry I forgot the keys – я в спешке забыл ключи She Hurried back to her desk. Она поспешила вернуться к своей парте. John Hurried off […]...
24. Значение идиомы hurry on with [hurry on with] or [make haste with] {v. phr.} To make rapidprogress in an undertaking. Sue promised to hurry on with thereport and send it out today....
25. Making a Good Impression My interview is today. It is with a marketing company. It is a large Corporation with its Headquarters in San Francisco, CA. It also has Satellite offices across the U. S. and in Europe. I’m not sure if this would be The right fit for me, but I’m Keeping an open mind. I got some […]...
26. Значение идиомы so to speak [so to speak] {adv. phr.} To say it in this way. John was, so tospeak, the leader of the club, but he was officially only the club’ssecretary. The horse, so to speak, danced on his hind legs. Compare: AS IT WERE....
27. Значение идиомы not bad [not bad] or [not so bad] or [not half bad] {adj.}, {informal}Pretty good; all right; good enough. The party last night was notbad. It was not so bad, as inexpensive vacations go. The showwas not half bad....
28. Значение идиомы dirt cheap [dirt cheap] {adj.} Extremely inexpensive. The apartment we are renting is dirt cheap compared to other apartments of similar size in this neighborhood....
29. The story with the moral In the dead of summer a fly was resting on a leaf beside a lake. He was a hot, dry fly who said to no one in particular, “Gosh! If I go down three inches I will feel the mist from the water and I will be refreshed.” There was a fish in the water […]...
30. Once the club duffer challenged the local golf pro Once the club duffer challenged the local golf pro to a match, with a $100 bet on the side. “But,” said the duffer, “since you’re obviously much better than I, to even it a bit you have to spot me two’gotchas’.” The golf pro didn’t know what a ‘gotcha’ was, but he went along with […]...
31. 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 […]...
32. Перевод слова local Local – местный, локальный Перевод слова Local bus – местный автобус local call – местный звонок local dialect – местный диалект local jurisdiction – местная юрисдикция, внутренняя юрисдикция We had dinner at a Local restaurant. Мы поужинали в местном ресторане. The shop sells Local crafts. Магазин торгует ремесленными изделиями местного производства. He writes for the […]...
33. Значение идиомы shorthanded [shorthanded] {adj.} Understaffed; short on workers. Withseveral employees gone for the holiday weekend and two dozen people inline, the rent-a-car agency suddenly found itself terriblyshorthanded....
34. Eating at a Casual Restaurant Russell: Why aren’t you eating? Is there Something the matter with your food? Nadia: No, the food is fine. Russell: What’s wrong? Nadia: I’m not sure How to put this. I really like going to Diners and Hole in the walls with you, and I love Mom and pop restaurants as much as you do. […]...
35. Значение идиомы at best [at best] or [at the best] {adv. phr.} 1. Under the best conditions; as the best possibility. A coal miner’s job is dirty and dangerous at best. We can’t get to New York before ten o’clock at best. Compare: AT MOST. Contrast: AT WORST. 2. In the most favorable way of looking at something; even […]...
36. Значение идиомы fly-by-night [fly-by-night ] {adj.} Set up to make a lot of money in a hurry, then disappear so people can’t find you to complain about poor work, etc.; not trustworthy; not reliable. Mrs. Blank bought her vacuumcleaner from a new company; when she tried to have it fixed, she foundit was a fly-by-night business....
37. Кофейня и сэндвичи на английском 1. donut – пончик 2. muffin – кекс 3. bagel – бублик 4. bun – сдобная булочка 5. danish pastry – датская булочка с вишней 6. biscuit – бисквит 7. croissant – круассан 8. eggs – яичница 9. pancakes – блинчики 10. waffles – вафли 11. toast – тосты 12. bacon – бекон 13. sausages […]...
38. Значение идиомы local yokel [local yokel] {n.}, {slang}, {citizen’s hand radio jargon} Citypolice officer, as opposed to state police or highway patrol. There’s a local yokel westbound on the move....
39. Значение идиомы behind the scenes [behind the scenes] {adv. phr.} Out of sight; unknown to most people; privately. Much of the banquet committees work was done behind the scenes. John was president of the club, but behind the scenes Lee told him what to do....
40. Значение идиомы straw boss [straw boss] {n.} 1. The boss of a few workers who is himself underanother boss or foreman. The straw boss told Jim he would have tosee the foreman about a job. 2, A man who works himself and alsobosses a few other workers. Smith worked better than the other men, so the foreman made him […]...