Значение идиомы in brief

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1. Значение идиомы word[word] See: ACTIONS SPEAK LOUDER THAN WORDS, AS GOOD AS ONE’S WORD, BY WORD OF MOUTH, EAT ONE’S WORDS, FROM THE WORD «GO», GET A WORD IN, GET THE MESSAGE or GET THE WORD, HANG ON THE WORDS OF, IN BRIEF or INA WORD, IN SO MANY WORDS, LAST WORD, MAN OF FEW WORDS, MAN ... Читать далее...
2. Значение идиомы heart sink[heart sink] To lose hope, courage, or eagerness; be verydisappointed. The soldiers’ hearts sank when they saw that theywere surrounded by Indians. The children were happy because theywere going to the beach to swim, but their hearts sank when it beganto rain....
3. Перевод слова summarySummary — резюме, краткое изложение, суммарный Перевод слова Summary of invention — формула изобретения summary account — краткий отчет news summary — сводка новостей to give a summary — сделать резюме Your Summary should be as clear and concise as possible. Ваше резюме должно быть максимально ясным и краткими. An eminently clear, terse, and spirited ... Читать далее...
4. Значение идиомы in a nutshell[in a nutshell] {adv. phr.}, {informal} In a few words; briefly, without telling all about it. We are in a hurry, so I’ll give youthe story in a nutshell. In a nutshell, the car is no bargain. Compare: IN SHORT....
5. Значение идиомы word for word[word for word] {adv. phr.} In exactly the same words. Marycopied Sally’s composition word for word. Joan repeated theconversation word for word. She learned the poem many years agobut she recited it word for word....
6. Значение идиомы short[short] See: CAUGHT SHORT, FALL SHORT, FOR SHORT, IN BRIEF or INSHORT, IN SHORT ORDER, IN SHORT SUPPLY, MAKE SHORT WORK OF, RUN SHORT, SELL SHORT, THE LONG AND THE SHORT....
7. Перевод слова meaningMeaning — смысл, значение Перевод слова Accepted meaning — общепринятое понимание clear meaning — ясное, понятное значение to misconstrue a meaning — неправильно понимать I Cannot get at the meaning. Я не могу понять, что это значит. I sensed the real Meaning of his letter Я понял истинный смысл его письма. This word became widened ... Читать далее...
8. Значение идиомы tongue twister[tongue twister] {n.} A word or group of words difficult topronounce whose meaning is irrelevant compared to the difficulty ofenunciation. «She sells sea shells by the seashore» is a popularAmerican tongue twister....
9. Значение идиомы sum up[sum up] {v.} To put something into a few words; shorten into abrief summary; summarize. The teacher summed up the lesson in threerules. The mailman’s job, in all kinds of weather, is summed up inthe phrase «Deliver the mail.»...
10. Значение идиомы — and —[— and —] 1. — And is used between repeated words to show continuation or emphasis. When the children saw the beautiful Christmas tree they looked and looked. Old Mr. Bryan has known Grandfather for years and years, since they were boys. Billy dived to the bottom of the lake again and again, looking for ... Читать далее...
11. Значение идиомы work[work] See: ALL IN A DAY’S WORK, ALL WORK AND NO PLAY MAKES JACK ADULL BOY, AT WORK, BUSY WORK, IN THE WORKS, MAKE SHORT WORK OF, MANYHANDS MAKE LIGHT WORK, SHOOT THE WORKS, THE WORKS, IN THE WORKS....
12. Значение идиомы short-spoken[short-spoken] {adj.} Using so few words that you seem impatient orangry; speaking in a short impatient way; saying as little as possiblein an unfriendly way. Jim is always short-spoken when he is tired. We were hoping to borrow Dad’s car, but he was so short-spoken whenhe came home that we were afraid to ask....
13. Значение идиомы give out[give out] {v.} 1. To make known; let it be known; publish. Marygave out that she and Bob were going to be married. 2. To let escape;give. The cowboy gave out a yell. Syn.: GIVE OFF, LET GO. 3. togive to people; distribute. The barber gives out free lollipops toall the children. Compare: HAND OUT, ... Читать далее...
14. Значение идиомы get away with murder[get away with murder] {v. phr.}, {informal} To do something verybad without being caught or punished. John is scolded if he is latewith his homework, but Robert gets away with murder. Mrs. Smithlets her children get away with murder....
15. Значение идиомы have it[have it] {v. phr.} 1. To hear or get news; understand. I haveit on the best authority that we will be paid for our work next week. 2. To do something in a certain way. Make up your mind, because youcan’t have it both ways. You must either stay home or come with us. Bobby ... Читать далее...
16. Значение идиомы catch it[catch it] or [get it] {v. phr.}, {informal} To be scolded or punished. — Usually used of children. John knew he would catch it when he came home late for supper. Wow, Johnny! When your mother sees those torn pants, you’re going to get it. Compare: GET WHAT’S COMING TO ONE. Contrast: GIVE IT TO....
17. Значение идиомы make short work of[make short work of] {v. phr.} To finish rapidly. The cat madeshort work of the baby rabbit. Tim was anxious to get to themovies so he made short work of his homework....
18. Значение идиомы play[play] See: ALL WORK AND NO PLAY MAKES JACK A DULL BOY, DOUBLEPLAY, FAIR PLAY, FORCE PLAY, GAME AT WHICH TWO CAN PLAY, MAKE A PLAYFOR, TURN ABOUT IS FAIR PLAY....
19. Значение идиомы break new ground[break new ground] {v. phr.} 1. To start a new activity previously neglected by others; do pioneering work. Albert Einstein broke new ground with his theory of relativity. 2. To begin something never done before. The school broke new ground with reading lessons that taught students to guess the meaning of new words....
20. Значение идиомы speak[speak] See: ACTIONS SPEAK LOUDER THAN WORDS, CHILDREN AND FOOLSSPEAK THE TRUTH, NOT TO MENTION or NOT TO SPEAK OF, SHORT-SPOKEN, SOTO SPEAK, TO SPEAK OF....
21. Значение идиомы all work and no play makes Jack a dull boy[all work and no play makes Jack a dull boy] Too much hard work without time out for play or enjoyment is not good for anyone. — A proverb. Bill’s mother told him to stop studying and to go out and play, because all work and no play makes Jack a dull boy....
22. Значение идиомы weasel word[weasel word] {n.}, {informal} A word which has more than onemeaning and may be used to deceive others. When the thief was beingquestioned by the police, he tried to fool them with weasel words....
23. Значение идиомы spell out[spell out] {v.} 1. To say or read aloud the letters ot a word, oneby one; spell. John could not understand the word the teacher wassaying, so she spelled it out on the blackboard. 2. To read slowly, have trouble in understanding. The little boy spelled out theprinted words. 3. {informal} To explain something in ... Читать далее...
24. Значение идиомы buzz word[buzz word] {n.} A word that sounds big and important in a sentence but, on closer inspection, means little except the speaker’s indication to belong to a certain group. The politician’s speech was nothing but a lot of misleading statements and phony promises hidden in a bunch of buzz words....
25. IdiomsIdioms involve collocation of a special kind. Consider, for instance, kick the bucket, fly off the handle, spill the beans, red herring. For here we not only have the collocation of kick and the bucket, but also the fact that the meaning of the resultant combination is opaque — it is not related to the ... Читать далее...
26. Значение идиомы get by[get by] {v.}, {informal} 1. To be able to go past; pass. Thecars moved to the curb so that the fire engine could get by. 2. Tosatisfy the need or demand. Mary can get by with her old coat thiswinter. The janitor does just enough work to get by. Syn.: GETALONG. 3. Not to be ... Читать далее...
27. Значение идиомы hem in[hem in] or [hem around] or [hem about] {v.} 1. To put somethingaround, or to be placed around; surround. Mountains hemmed the townin on all sides. As soon as Tom and Bob started to fight, theywere hemmed around by other boys. 2. See: FENCE IN....
28. Перевод идиомы short end (of the stick), значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: short end (of the stick) Перевод: нечестная, несправедливая доля, отношение, положение, и т. п. Пример: The man always gets the short end of the stick when he is at work. На работе к этому мужчине всегда относятся несправедливо. When I work with Ken, I always get the short end of the stick. He gives ... Читать далее...
29. Список распространенных идиом на английскомA little bird told me — сорока на хвосте принесла. Act the fool — валять дурака. Against the clock — очень быстро; в короткий срок. Airs and graces — манерность. All along — все время, всегда. All ears — внимательно слушать. All of a sudden — неожиданно. All the same — все равно, без разницы. ... Читать далее...
30. Значение идиомы bring up[bring up] {v.} 1. To take care of ; raise, train, educate. He gave much attention and thought to bringing up his children. Joe was born in Texas but brought up in Oklahoma. 2. {informal} To stop; halt. — Usually used with «short». He brought the car up short when the light changed to red. ... Читать далее...
31. Значение идиомы make sense[make sense] {v. phr.} 1. To be something you can understand orexplain; not be difficult or strange. The explanation in the schoolbook made no sense because the words were hard. Compare: MAKE HEAD ORTAIL OF. 2. To seem right to do; sound reasonable or practical. Does it make sense to let little children play with ... Читать далее...
32. Значение идиомы weigh one’s words[weigh one’s words] {v. phr.} To choose your words carefully; becareful to use the right words. When a teacher explains aboutreligion, he must weigh his words because his pupils may be of severaldifferent faiths. When old Mr. Jones talked to the students aboutbecoming teachers, he spoke slowly, weighing his words. In adebate, a political candidate ... Читать далее...
33. Значение идиомы to that effect[to that effect] {adj.} or {adv. phr.} With that meaning. Shesaid she hated spinach, or words to that effect. When I leave, Iwill write you to that effect so you will know....
34. Значение идиомы from — to —[from — to —] 1. Used with a repeated word to show thatsomething keeps on. Without ending. The world grows wiser from ageto age. He goes from day to day without changing his necktie. -Also used in a short form like an adjective. The superintendentspends more time on plans for the future, and the principal ... Читать далее...
35. Значение идиомы swallow one’s words[swallow one’s words] 1. To speak unclearly; fail to put enoughbreath into your words. Phyllis was hard to understand because sheswallowed her words. 2. See: EAT ONE’S WORDS....
36. Значение идиомы fit as a fiddle[fit as a fiddle] {adj. phr.} In very good health. The man wasalmost 90 years old but fit as a fiddle. Mary rested at home for afew weeks after her operation; then she felt fit as a fiddle....
37. Значение идиомы short of[short of ] {adj. phr.} 1. Less or worse than. Don’t doanything short of your best. 2. Not having enough. We did not buyanything because we were short of money. The girls were asked towait on tables because the kitchen was short of help....
38. Language Trends of the FutureThere are consistent trends in the past evolution of languages, and in all likelihood they will continue to change in the same fashion in the future. In 200 years, spoken French will have only one sound, a vowel. All consonants and gaps between words and sentences will disappear, leaving only an extended «Eauuuuuuuuuuuu…» Meaning will ... Читать далее...
39. Значение идиомы short haul[short haul] {n.} A short distance; a short trip. TheScoutmaster said that it was just a short haul to the lake. Theman from the moving company said they did not make short hauls, so wehired a truck to move our furniture three blocks to our new house. Contrast: LONG HAUL....
40. At the Art ExhibitI really wanted to see the new Exhibit at the art museum and invited Lucy to come along. We both like Contemporary art and this was an Exhibition for an artist that we’ve both liked, Ever since she was An up and coming artist 10 years ago. This was a Retrospective so there was going ... Читать далее...