Значение идиомы heave in sight

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1. Значение идиомы heave to[heave to] {v.} To bring a ship to a stop; bring a sailing ship toa standstill by setting the sails in a certain way. «Heave to!» thecaptain shouted to his crew. We fired a warning shot across thefront of the pirate ship to make her heave to....
2. Значение идиомы out of sight[out of sight] {adv. phr.} 1. Not within one’s field of vision. The sailboat disappeared out of sight over the horizon. 2. Extremelyexpensive. The builder’s estimate was so high that it was out ofsight. 3. Unbelievable; fantastic; incredible Roxanne is such astunning beauty, it’s simply out of sight. Mr. Gargoyle is sorepulsive, it’s out of ... Читать далее...
3. Значение идиомы in view[in view] {adv.} or {adj. phr.} 1. In sight; visible. We camearound a bend and there was the ocean in view. 2. As a purpose, hope, or expectation. John had his son’s education in view when he beganto save money. The end that we must keep always in view is peacewith justice. Compare: EYE TO....
4. Значение идиомы lose sight of[lose sight of] {v. phr.} 1. Not to be able to see any longer. Ilost sight of Mary in the crowd. I watched the plane go higher andhigher until I lost sight of it. Contrast: CATCH SIGHT OF. 2. Toforget; overlook. Johnny was so interested in the game he lostsight of the time. No matter ... Читать далее...
5. Значение идиомы at sight[at sight] or [on sight] {adv. phr.} 1. The first time the person or thing is seen; as soon as the person or thing is seen. Firstgraders learn to read many words on sight. Mary had seen many pictures of Grandfather, so she knew him on sight. Compare: AT ONCE. 2. On demand, on asking ... Читать далее...
6. Значение идиомы catch sight of[catch sight of] {v. phr.} To see suddenly or unexpectedly. Allan caught sight of a kingbird in a maple tree. Contrast: LOSE SIGHT OF....
7. Значение идиомы sight for sore eyes[sight for sore eyes] {n. phr.}, {informal} A welcome sight. After our long, dusty hike, the pond was a sight for sore eyes. «Jack! You’re a sight for sore eyes!»...
8. Перевод слова sightSight — взгляд, зрение; увидеть, обнаружить Перевод слова Long sight — дальнозоркость short sight — близорукость in my sight — у меня на глазах love at first sight — любовь с первого взгляда Out of Sight, out of mind. посл. С глаз долой — из сердца вон. Out of my Sight! Прочь с глаз моих! ... Читать далее...
9. Значение идиомы second sight[second sight] {n. phr.} Intuition; prescience; clairvoyance. Some police departments employ psychics to find missing persons orobjects as they are said to have second sight....
10. Перевод слова visibleVisible — видимый, зримый, визуальный, очевидный Перевод слова Visible at 100 feet — видимый на расстоянии ста футов visible to the naked eye — видимый невооруженным глазом the visible horizon — видимый горизонт without any visible cause — без всякой видимой причины There was a Visible change in his mood. В его настроении было очевидное ... Читать далее...
11. Значение идиомы out of sight, out of mind[out of sight, out of mind] If one doesn’t see something for anextended period of time, one tends to forget about it. — A proverb. After Caroline moved out of town, Ray soon found other women to date. As the saying goes, «out of sight, out of mind.»...
12. Значение идиомы sight-read[sight-read] {v.} To be able to play music without memorization byreading the sheet music and immediately playing it. Experienced, good musicians are expected to be able to sight-read....
13. Перевод идиомы out of sight, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: out of sight Перевод: вне поля зрения Пример: The children were out of sight and we could not see them. Дети были вне поля зрения, и их нигде не было видно....
14. Перевод идиомы in sight, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: in sight Перевод: в поле зрения Пример: There were no birds in sight so we went back to the hotel and stopped bird watching for the day. В поле зрения не было птиц, так что мы вернулись в гостиницу и решили больше в тот день не наблюдать за птицами....
15. Перевод идиомы love at first sight, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: love at first sight Перевод: любовь с первого взгляда Пример: It was love at first sight when the young couple met at the photography class. Когда молодая пара встретилась на уроках фотографии, это была любовь с первого взгляда....
16. Значение идиомы sight unseen[sight unseen] {adv. phr.} Before seeing it; before seeing her, him, or them. Tom read an ad about a car and sent the money for itsight unseen....
17. Перевод слова horizonHorizon — горизонт, кругозор Перевод слова Horizon line — линия горизонта on the horizon — на горизонте beyond the horizon of his age — поднявшись над уровнем своего века Science gives us a new Horizon. Наука открывает перед нами новые горизонты. Storm clouds loomed on the Horizon. На горизонте показались грозовые тучи. An economic crisis ... Читать далее...
18. Пословица / поговорка out of sight, out of mind — перевод и значение, пример использованияПословица / поговорка: out of sight, out of mind Перевод: с глаз долой, из сердца вон Пример: The little boy was out of sight and out of mind until his mother discovered that he had emptied all of the shampoo containers into the toilet. Маленький мальчик не маячил перед глазами и не мешался, пока его ... Читать далее...
19. Значение идиомы at sea[at sea ] {adv.} or {adj. phr.} 1. On an ocean voyage; on a journey by ship. They had first met at sea. 2. Out on the ocean; away from land. By the second day the ship was well out at sea. Charles had visited a ship in dock, but he had never been on ... Читать далее...
20. Значение идиомы get a rise out of[get a rise out of] {v. phr.}, {slang} 1. To have some fun with by making angry; tease. The boys get a rise out ofJoe by teasing him about his girl friend. 2. {vulgar}, {avoidable} Tobe sexually aroused Jim always gets a rise out ofwatching adult movies....
21. Значение идиомы at first glance[at first glance] or [at first sight] {adv.} or {adj. phr.} After a first quick look. At first sight, his guess was that the whole trouble between the two men resulted from personalities that did not agree. Tom met Mary at a party, and it was love at first sight....
22. Значение идиомы give rise to[give rise to] {v. phr.} To be the reason for; cause. A branchfloating in the water gave rise to Columbus’ hopes that land wasnear. John’s black eye gave rise to rumors that he had been in afight....
23. Значение идиомы take a dim view of[take a dim view of] {v. phr.} 1. To have doubts about; feel unsureor anxious about. Tom took a dim view of his chances of passing theexam. Betty hoped to go on a picnic, but she took a dim view ofthe weather. 2. To be against; disapprove. John’s father took adim view of his wanting ... Читать далее...
24. Значение идиомы in view of[in view of] {prep.} After thinking about; because of. Schoolswere closed for the day in view of the heavy snowstorm. In view ofrising labor costs, many companies have turned to automation. Syn.:IN THE LIGHT OF....
25. Значение идиомы blot out[blot out] {v. phr.} 1. To obstruct; cover; obscure. The high-rise building in front of our apartment house blots out the view of the ocean. 2. To wipe out of one’s memory. Jane can’t remember the details when she was attacked in the streets; she blotted it out of her memory....
26. Значение идиомы landing ship[landing ship] {n.} A ship built to land troops and army equipmenton a beach for an invasion. The landing ship came near the beach, doors in the bow opened, and marines ran out....
27. Hiding from the PoliceI read an article in the newspaper this morning about a man who had been On the lam for 12 years. He was Wanted by the police because they believed he had committed a murder. But before the man could go to trial, he Bolted and left the country. He has been on the “Most ... Читать далее...
28. Значение идиомы lie to[lie to] {v.} Of a ship: To stay in one place facing against thewind; stop. Our ship will lie to outside the harbor untildaylight. Compare: LAY TO....
29. Значение идиомы rise from the ashes[rise from the ashes] {v. phr.} To rise from ruin; start anew. Ayear after flunking out of medical school, Don rose from the ashes andpassed his qualifying exams for the M. D. with honors....
30. Перевод слова riseRise — подниматься, вставать, восходить Перевод слова To rise to the emergency — быть на высоте положения to rise in smb.’s esteem — подняться в чьих-л. глазах the moon rose red — взошла красная луна Christ is Risen! Христос воскрес! My stomach Rises. Меня тошнит. This will arrest the Rise in prices. Это приостановит рост ... Читать далее...
31. Значение идиомы take aim[take aim] {v. phr.} To get ready to hit, throw at, or shoot at bysighting carefully. When the captain orders «Take aim,» raise yourgun to your shoulder and sight along the barrel at the target. Before the hunter could take aim, the deer jumped out of sight....
32. Значение идиомы ship come in[ship come in] All the money a person has wished for is received;wealth comes to a person. Used with a possessive. When my shipcomes in, I will take a trip to Norway. Mr. Brown is just waitingfor his ship to come in....
33. Значение идиомы run a tight ship[run a tight ship] {v. phr.} To run an organization with a firmhand, with strict rules and regulations. Our dean of the collegeruns a very tight ship; he tolerates no mistakes....
34. Перевод идиомы get a rise out of someone, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: get a rise out of someone Перевод: вывести из себя, разозлить, вызвать раздражение Пример: We got a rise out of the teacher when we opened the window in the cold weather. Мы вывели из себя учителя, когда открыли окно в холодную погоду....
35. Значение идиомы miles away[miles away] {adj. phr.} Inattentive; not concentrating. WhenBetty said, «We have theater tickets for tonight,» Ken didn’t react ashis mind was miles away....
36. Перевод слова shipShip — судно, корабль; перевозить Перевод слова Merchant ship — торговое судно ship of war — военный корабль to ship goods by rail — перевозить груз по железной дороге All the people were Shipped. Все поднялись на борт. The Ship will unload tomorrow. Судно будет разгружаться завтра. It was among the first firms to Ship ... Читать далее...
37. Перевод идиомы Rise and shine!, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: Rise and shine! Перевод: Проснись и пой! Быстро вставай и собирайся! (используется, когда будят кого-либо) Пример: «Rise and shine!» my father called to me in the morning. «Проснись и пой!» призывал меня отец утром....
38. Значение идиомы shape up or ship out[shape up or ship out] {v. phr.}, {informal} To either improveone’s disposition or behavior, or quit or leave. When Paulneglected to carry out his part of the research work that ProfessorBrown had assigned him with for the fifth time, the professor cried,»Shape up, or ship out, Paul. I have lost my patience with you!»...
39. Значение идиомы shore leave[shore leave] {n.} Permission given to a man in the Navy to leavehis ship and go where he wants for a certain length of time. Jimwent to visit New York when he was given three days’ shore leave. The ship did not dock long enough for the sailors to get shoreleave....
40. Значение идиомы give up the ship[give up the ship] {v. phr.} To stop fighting and surrender; stoptrying or hoping to do something. «Don’t give up the ship, John,»said his father when John failed a test....