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1. Значение идиомы field goal[field goal] {n.} 1. A score in football made by kicking the ballover the bar between the goal posts. The Giants were not able tomake a touchdown but they kicked two field goals. Compare: EXTRAPOINT. 2. A score in basketball made by a successful shot through thebasket not made on a free throw. A field ... Читать далее...
2. Значение идиомы left field[left field] {n.} 1. The part of a baseball out-field to thebatter’s left. Right-handed batters usually hit to left field. Compare: CENTER FIELD, RIGHT FIELD. 2. See: OUT IN LEFT FIELD. — [leftfielder] {n.} The player in baseball who plays in left field. Thescoreboard in the ball park is on the fence behind the left ... Читать далее...
3. Значение идиомы right field[right field] {n.} The part of a baseball outfield to the batter’sright. Left-handed batters usually hit to right field. Compare:CENTER FIELD, LEFT FIELD. — [right fielder] {n.} The outfielder inbaseball who plays in right field. The batter hit a high fly balland the right fielder caught it easily....
4. Значение идиомы out in left field[out in left field] {adj. phr.}, {informal} Far from the rightanswer; wrong; astray. Johnny tried to answer the teacher’squestion but he was way out in left field. Susan tried to guesswhat the surprise was but she was way out in left field. 2. Speakingor acting very queerly; crazy. The girl next door was always queer, ... Читать далее...
5. Значение идиомы play the field[play the field] {v. phr.}, {informal} To date many differentpeople; not always have dates with the same person. Al had a steadygirlfriend, but John was playing the field. Jim was crazy aboutMary, but she was still playing the field. Contrast: GO STEADY....
6. Перевод слова fieldField — поле, луг; область, сфера деятельности Перевод слова In the fields — в поле fields of snow — снежные поля field of action — поле деятельности a wide field for trade — широкие возможности для торговли Let’s cut across the Field. Давайте срежем через поле. I am ignorant in this Field. Я несведущ в ... Читать далее...
7. Перевод идиомы out in left field, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: out in left field Перевод: ошибочный, далекий от истины Пример: Don’t listen to his advice. He’s out in left field. Не слушай его советов. Он далек от истины....
8. Перевод идиомы play the field, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: play the field Перевод: встречаться со многими партнерами, а не с одним; вести отношения сразу с несколькими партнерами Пример: After my sister stopped dating her boyfriend she decided to play the field. После того, как моя сестра перестала встречаться со своим молодым человеком, она решила завести сразу несколько отношений....
9. Значение идиомы take a bow[take a bow] {v. phr.} To stand up or come on a stage to be clappedfor or praised for success. The audience shouted for the author ofthe play to take a bow. The basketball team should take a bow forfine work this season....
10. Перевод слова basketballBasketball — баскетбол Перевод слова Basketball season — баскетбольный сезон basketball star — знаменитый баскетболист basketball player — баскетболист She refereed the Basketball game. Она судила баскетбольную игру. The Basketball team has few weaknesses. У баскетбольной команды есть несколько недостатков. Происхождение слова Образовано от слов...
11. The Company Commander and the 1st Sgt, were in the fieldThe Company Commander and the 1st Sgt, were in the field. As they hit the sack for the night, the 1SG said: «Sir, look up into the sky and tell me what you see.» The CO said «I see millions of stars.» 1st Sgt.: «And what does that tell you, sir?» CO: Astronomically, it tells ... Читать далее...
12. Two English sheep in a fieldTwo English sheep in a field. One says to the other «I’m not feeling very well» The other turns around and replies «Shut-the-f*ck-up, or you’ll get us all killed» Sent by paully...
13. Значение идиомы howling success[howling success] {n.}, {informal} A great success; something thatis much praised; something that causes wide enthusiasm. The partywas a howling success. The book was a howling success....
14. Перевод слова weakWeak — слабый, бессильный, безвольный Перевод слова Weak drink — слабый напиток weak muscles — слабые мускулы weak constitution — хрупкое сложение He’s Weak in mathematics. Он слаб в математике. She’s too Weak to feed herself. Она слишком слаба, чтобы самостоятельно есть. My grandfather had a Weak heart. У моего деда было слабое сердце....
15. Two Amish women were out picking potatoes in the fieldTwo Amish women were out picking potatoes in the field when one of them picked up two huge potatoes and said «These potatoes remind me of Emil’s balls» «Are they that big?» asked the other. «No they’re this dirty.»...
16. For Jordan, Best Game Of His CareerMichael Jordan didn’t hesitate when asked what he considered to be the best of his many great games. «This would have to be it,» Jordan said after scoring a career-high 69 points and leading the Chicago Bulls to a 117-113 overtime victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers Wednesday night. «Everything seemed to fall and I found ... Читать далее...
17. Значение идиомы carry one’s cross[carry one’s cross] or {literary} [bear one’s cross] {v. phr.} To live with pain or trouble; keep on even though you suffer or have trouble. Weak ankles are a cross Joe carries while the other boys play basketball. We didn’t know the cheerful woman was bearing her cross, a son in prison....
18. Перевод слова successSuccess — успех, удача, процветание Перевод слова Military successes — военные успехи to achieve success — добиться успеха to have great success in life — преуспеть в жизни He is sure of Success. Он уверен в успехе. His plan was a Success. Его план удался. The Success repays hard work. Успех — это вознаграждение за ... Читать далее...
19. A peasant was standing in a field chatting to a bullA pheasant was standing in a field chatting to a bull. «I would love to be able to get to the top of yonder tree», sighed the pheasant, «but I haven»t got the energy». Well, why don»t you nibble on some of my droppings?» replied the bull. «They»re packed with nutrients». The pheasant pecked at ... Читать далее...
20. Значение идиомы out for[out for] {prep.} Joining, or planning to join; taking part in;competing for a place in. John is out for the basketball team. Mary is going out for the school newspaper. Compare: TRY OUT....
21. Перевод слова teamTeam — команда, группа Перевод слова To field a team — выпустить команду на поле to form schoolboys into a team — сформировать команду из школьников team handball — групповая игра в гандбол The home Team has won. Команда хозяев одержала победу. Whose Team are you on? Из какой ты команды? His Team a point ... Читать далее...
22. Значение идиомы pin one’s faith on[pin one’s faith on] {v. phr.} To depend upon; trust. We pinnedour faith on our home basketball team to win the state finals, andthey did!...
23. Значение идиомы by all odds[by all odds] {adv. phr.} Without question; certainly. He was by all odds the strongest candidate. By all odds we should win the game, because the other team is so weak. Compare: FAR AND AWAY....
24. A Heckler at a Sports GameLew: Boo!! Boo!! Your team Sucks! Alexa: Sit down and stop Heckling the Visiting team. You’re Making a fool of yourself. Lew: I’m supporting our team. If I keep Taunting the players on the other team, they may lose their Concentration and we’ll Gain an advantage. Alexa: If you Keep this up, we’ll get Kicked ... Читать далее...
25. Значение идиомы free throw[free throw] {n.} A shot at the basket in basketball withoutinterference from opponents. Mike scored the winning point on afree throw. Compare: FIELD GOAL, FOUL SHOT....
26. Значение идиомы sound out[sound out] {v.} To try to find out how a person feels aboutsomething usually by careful questions. Alfred sounded out his bossabout a day off from his job. When you see the coach, sound himout about my chances of getting on the basketball team. Syn.: FEELOUT....
27. Meeting an Out of Town FriendLucy: Hey Jeff, Have you met my friend? Jeff: No, I don’t think I have. Lucy: Well, this is my Oldest and best friend, Marlene. She’s visiting From out of town. Jeff: Hi, I’m Jeff. Marlene: Hi, iT’s nice meeting you. Jeff: How long do you plan to be in town? Marlene: I’m here for ... Читать далее...
28. Значение идиомы about time[about time] {n. phr.} Finally, but later than it should have been; at last. Mother said, «It’s about time you got up, Mary.» The basketball team won last night. About time....
29. Значение идиомы nothing succeeds like success[nothing succeeds like success] Success in one thing makes successin other things easier; people like a successful person. — A proverb. The girls all like Bob because he is football captain. Nothingsucceeds like success....
30. Значение идиомы souped-up[souped-up] {adj.}, {informal} More powerful or faster because ofchanges and additions. Many teen-aged boys like to drive souped-upcars. The basketball team won the last five games with souped-upplays....
31. Значение идиомы foul shot[foul shot] {n.} A free throw given in basketball to a player whohas been fouled. Tony was given two foul shots when he was fouledwhile trying to shoot. Compare: FIELD GOAL 2, FREE THROW....
32. Значение идиомы out of practice[out of practice] {adj. phr.} Not in proper condition; unable to dosomething well because of lack of practice. The basketball team gotout of practice during the Christmas holidays. Compare: OUT OF SHAPE. Contrast: IN PRACTICE....
33. Значение идиомы go from strength to strength[go from strength to strength] {v. phr.} To move forward, increasing one’s fame, power, or fortune in a series of successfulachievements. Our basketball team has gone from strength tostrength....
34. Значение идиомы upset the applecart[upset the applecart] or [upset one’s applecart] {v. phr.},{informal} To ruin a plan or what is being done, often by surprise oraccident; change how things are or are being done, often unexpectedly;ruin or mix up another person’s success or plan for success. Johnupset the other team’s applecart by hitting a home run in the lastinning ... Читать далее...
35. Значение идиомы riding high[riding high] {adj.} Attracting attention; enjoying greatpopularity. After scoring the winning touchdown, John is ridinghigh with his classmates....
36. Значение идиомы front court[front court] {n.} The half of a basketball court that is abasketball team’s offensive zone. The guard brought the ball up tothe front court....
37. Значение идиомы lash out[lash out] {v.} 1. To kick. The horse lashed out at the manbehind him. 2. To try suddenly to hit. The woman lashed out at thecrowd with her umbrella. 3. To attack with words. The senatorlashed out at the administration. The school newspaper lashed outat the unfriendly way some students treated the visiting team....
38. Значение идиомы come through[come through] {v.}, {informal} To be equal to a demand; meet trouble or a sudden need with success; satisfy a need. When the baseball team needed a hit, Willie came through with a double. John needed money for college and his father came through....
39. Значение идиомы lose heart[lose heart] {v. phr.} To feel discouraged because of failure; tolose hope of success. The team had won no games and it lost heart. Contrast: TAKE HEART....
40. Перевод идиомы beat the clock, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: beat the clock Перевод: успеть сделать что-либо до того, как кончится время Пример: The basketball team worked hard to beat the clock and win the game. Баскетбольная команда очень старалась выиграть игру до завершения матча....