Значение идиомы in absentia

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1. Значение идиомы hold court[hold court] {v. phr.} 1. To hold a formal meeting of a royal courtor a court of law. Judge Stephens allowed no foolishness when heheld court. 2. {informal} To act like a king or queen among subjects. Even at sixteen, Judy was holding court for numbers of charmedboys....
2. Перевод слова graduationGraduation — окончание учебного заведения Перевод слова What shall you do after graduation? — что вы собираетесь делать после окончания? graduation gift — подарок к окончанию учебного заведения to quit the University a month short of graduation — бросить университет за месяц до окончания She found a job soon after Graduation. Она нашла работу сразу ... Читать далее...
3. Значение идиомы at hand[at hand] also [at close hand] or [near at hand] {adv. phr.} 1. Easy to reach; nearby. When he writes, he always keeps a dictionary at hand. 2. {formal} Coming soon; almost here. Examinations are past and Commencement Day is at hand....
4. Перевод слова absentAbsent — отсутствующий, рассеянный Перевод слова Absent good cause — отсутствие уважительной причины to be absent — отсутствовать absent nationality — без гражданства Several people in the class are Absent today. Несколько человек в классе сегодня отсутствуют. The dull, Absent look on her face implied boredom. Тусклый отсутствующий взгляд на ее лице демонстрировал скуку. In ... Читать далее...
5. Перевод слова courtCourt — суд; добиваться, обхаживать Перевод слова International Court of Justice — Международный суд to court popularity — добиваться популярности to court the ladies — ухаживать за дамами Several members of the Court were under suspicion. Несколько членов суда были под подозрением. John is Courting Mary. Джон ухаживает за Мэри. The Court will not hear ... Читать далее...
6. Значение идиомы beyond measure[beyond measure] {adj.} or {adv. phr.}, {formal} So much that it can not be measured or figured without any limits. With her parents reunited and present at her graduation, she had happiness beyond measure. No one envied him for he was popular beyond measure....
7. Значение идиомы day in court[day in court] {n. phr.} A chance to be heard; an impartial hearing; a chance to explain what one has done. The letters from the faculty members to the dean gave Professor Smith his day in court....
8. Значение идиомы absent without leave[absent without leave ] {adj.} Absent without permission; used mostly in the military. Jack left Fort Sheridan without asking his commanding officer, and was punished for going AWOL....
9. Значение идиомы give voice[give voice] {v. phr.}, {formal} To tell what you feel or think;especially when you are angry or want to object. — Used with «to». The students gave voice to their pleasure over the new building. Little Willie gave voice to his pain when the dog bit him by cryingloudly. Compare: CRY OUT, SPEAK OUT....
10. Значение идиомы cow college[cow college] {n.}, {slang} 1. An agricultural college; a school where farming is studied. A new, bigger kind of apple is being grown at the cow college. 2. A new or rural college not thought to be as good as older or city colleges. John wanted to go to a big college in New York ... Читать далее...
11. Перевод идиомы absent-minded, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: absent-minded Перевод: забывчивый Пример: My grandfather is very absent-minded and he often forgets his keys. Мой дедушка очень забывчив, и он часто забывает свои ключи....
12. Значение идиомы blowout[blowout] {n.} 1. An explosion of a tire or a fuse. Jim’s van veered sharply to the right after his car had a blowout. 2. A big party. After graduation from college, my son and his friends staged a huge blowout....
13. Значение идиомы basket case[basket case] {n.}, {slang}, {also informal} 1. A person who has had both arms and both legs cut off as a result of war or other misfortune. 2. A helpless person who is unable to take care of himself, as if carted around in a basket by others. Stop drinking, or else you’ll wind up ... Читать далее...
14. Перевод идиомы in someone’s favor, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: in someone’s favor Перевод: в пользу кого-либо, в чью-либо пользу Пример: The judge decided the court case in our favor and we didn’t have to pay the court costs. Судья решил дело в нашу пользу, и нам не пришлось платить судебные издержки....
15. Значение идиомы higher education[higher education] {n.} Schooling after graduation from highschool, especially in a college or university. Tom plans to get hishigher education at the state university....
16. Значение идиомы have a care[have a care] {v. phr.}, {formal} To be careful what you do. Jane, have a care what you’re doing with that valuable glass. Thejudge told him to have a care what he said in court....
17. Значение идиомы in case[in case] {adv. phr.}, {informal} 1. In order to be prepared; as aprecaution; if there is need. — Usually used in the phrase «just incase». The bus is usually on time, but start early, just in case. The big dog was tied up, but John carried a stick, just in case. 2. [in case] or ... Читать далее...
18. Значение идиомы nobody home[nobody home] {slang} 1. Your attention is somewhere else, not onwhat is being said or done here; you are absent-minded. The teacherasked him a question three times but he still looked out the window. She gave up, saying, «Nobody home.» 2. You are feeble-minded orinsane. He pointed to the woman, tapped his head, and said, ... Читать далее...
19. Значение идиомы scratch the surface[scratch the surface] {v. phr.} To learn or understand very littleabout something. — Usually used with a limiting adverb. We thought we understood Africa but when we made a tripthere we found we had only scratched the surface. High schoolstudents have only scratched the surface of their subjects, and evenafter college graduation, they still find ... Читать далее...
20. Значение идиомы set aside[set aside] {v.} 1. To separate from the others in a group orcollection. She set aside the things in the old trunk which shewanted to keep. 2. To select or choose from others for some purpose. The governor set aside a day for thanksgiving. 3. To pay noattention to ; leave out. The complaint was ... Читать далее...
21. 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....
22. Значение идиомы case[case] See: BASKET CASE, CIRCUMSTANCES ALTER CASES, COUCH CASE, GET DOWN TO BRASS TACKS also GET DOWN TO CASES, IN ANY CASE, IN CASE or IN THE EVENT, IN CASE OF also IN THE EVENT OF, VANITY CASE....
23. GuiltyScene: A court room in Oklahoma where a person is on trial for murder. There is strong evidence indicating guilt; however, there is no corpse. In the defense’s closing statement the lawyer, knowing that his client is guilty and that it looks like he’ll probably be convicted, resorts to a clever trick. «Ladies and gentlemen ... Читать далее...
24. Перевод слова formalFormal — формальный, строгий, официальный Перевод слова Formal ceremony — официальная церемония formal corollary — формальное следствие formal garb — строгая, официальная одежда He is always Formal with his colleagues. Он всегда держится с коллегами официально. Whatever there was of unnatural or Formal, is now banished from the English garden. Все, что было искусственно и ... Читать далее...
25. Значение идиомы couch case[couch case] {n.}, {slang}, {informal} A person judged emotionally so disturbed that people think he ought to see a psychiatrist. Joe’s divorce messed him up so badly that he became a couch case....
26. Значение идиомы lump in one’s throat[lump in one’s throat] {n. phr.} A feeling so strong that you almost sob. John’s mother had a lump in herthroat at his college graduation. All during her husband’sfuneral, Aunt May had a lump in her throat. The bride’s mother hada lump in her throat....
27. Значение идиомы clean bill of health[clean bill of health] {n. phr.} 1. A certificate that a person or animal has no infectious disease. The government doctor gave Jones a clean bill of health when he entered the country. 2. {informal} A report that a person is free of guilt or fault. The stranger was suspected in the bank robbery, but ... Читать далее...
28. Значение идиомы behind one’s back[behind one’s back] {adv. phr.} When one is absent; without one’s knowledge or consent; in a dishonest way; secretly; sneakily. Say it to his face, not behind his back. It is not right to criticize a person behind his back. Contrast: TO ONE’S FACE....
29. Значение идиомы give the go-by[give the go-by] {v. phr.} To pay no attention to a person; avoid. John fell in love with Mary, but she gave him the go-by. Theboy raised his hand to answer the question, but the teacher gave himthe go-by. Compare: THE RUNAROUND....
30. Значение идиомы can’t help but[can’t help but] {informal} also {formal} [cannot but] {v. phr.} To be forced to; can only; must. When the streets are full of melting snow, you can’t help but get your shoes wet. When a friend gave Jim a ticket to the game, he couldn’t help but go. When a close friend dies, you cannot ... Читать далее...
31. A Graduation CeremonyRafael: They’re playing Pomp and Circumstance and the Graduates are Filing in. Do you see your daughter? I don’t see my son. April: No, we’re too far from the field and everybody is wearing a Cap and gown. It’s hard to see who’s who. Rafael: Oh, there’s the Dean and I think that’s the Commencement ... Читать далее...
32. Значение идиомы savings bond[savings bond] {n.} A government certificate given for money andsaved for a number of years so that the government will pay back themoney with interest. Mary bought a $25 savings bond for $18.75. John’s father gave him a savings bond for graduation....
33. Значение идиомы off goes!Off (one He She It) goes! [off (one He She It) goes!] {v. phr.} Said of a person, a vehicle, or a memorable thing who Which has started leaving or moving, both asa statement of fact or as a command. When the boat hit the water in the formal launchingceremony, they cried out simultaneously, «Off ... Читать далее...
34. Значение идиомы lump sum[lump sum] {n.} The complete amount; a total agreed upon and to bepaid at one time. The case was settled out of court with theplaintiff receiving a lump sum of half a million dollars for damages....
35. Значение идиомы give someone his rights[give someone his rights] or [read someone his rights] {v. phr.},{informal} 1. The act of advising arrested criminals that they havethe right to remain silent and that everything they say can be heldagainst them in a court of law; that they have the right to thepresence of an attorney during questioning and that if they ... Читать далее...
36. Перевод идиомы in turn, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: in turn Перевод: по очереди Пример: We went up to the front of the class in turn in order to pick up our diplomas. Мы по очереди подходили за нашими дипломами....
37. Значение идиомы pay court to[pay court to] {v. phr.} To woo; to shower with attention. Hehad been paying court to her for three long years before he worked upthe courage to ask her to marry him....
38. Значение идиомы nothing to it[nothing to it] {adj. phr.} Presenting no serious challenge; easilyaccomplished. Once you learn how to tread water, swimming is reallyeasy; there is nothing to it. Compare: EASY AS APPLE PIE, A CINCH, APIECE OF CAKE....
39. Значение идиомы old college try[old college try] {n. phr.} An attempt to win a favor from anotherby mentioning the fact that one had gone to the same college oruniversity as the party from whom the favor is requested. Since heneeded a job, he decided to use the old college try when he contactedJerry, but it didn’t work. Compare: OLD ... Читать далее...
40. Значение идиомы daily dozen[daily dozen] {n.}, {informal} Gymnastic exercises; especially, several different exercises done daily. The boys did their daily dozen early each morning....