Значение идиомы in great measure

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1. Значение идиомы take one’s measure[take one’s measure] or [take the measure of] {v. phr.} To judgethe character, quality, or nature of; try to guess about something — how hard or easy, dangerous or safe, good or bad, etc. The boxerssparred for a while taking each other’s measure. John took themeasure of the cliff before he climbed it. Compare: SIZE ... Читать далее...
2. Значение идиомы measure up[measure up] {v.} To be equal; be of fully high quality; come up. John didn’t measure up to the best catchers but he was a good one. Lois’ school work didn’t measure up to her ability. Compare up: TOPAR. Contrast: FALL SHORT....
3. 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....
4. Значение идиомы for good measure[for good measure] {adv. phr.} As something more added to what isexpected or needed; as an extra. He sold me the car at a cheapprice and included the radio for good measure. She puts in thespices the recipe calls for and then adds an extra pinch for goodmeasure. Compare: IN THE BARGAIN, TO BOOT....
5. Перевод слова measureMeasure — мера, размер, измерение Перевод слова Measure of concordance — мера соответствия to measure the depth of a shelf — измерить глубину полки preventive measure — предупредительная мера quantity under measure — измеряемая величина The room Measures 6×6 metres. Комната размером 6 на 6 метров. He loved her beyond Measure. Он любил ее без ... Читать далее...
6. Перевод идиомы to a great extent / to a large extent, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: to a great extent / to a large extent Перевод: главным образом; в основном; в значительной степени Пример: To a great extent everybody in the town has been informed of the new parking regulations. Почти всех в городе предупредили о новых правилах дорожного движения....
7. Перевод идиомы beyond measure, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: beyond measure Перевод: чрезмерно Пример: The man’s love for his city was beyond measure. Любовь этого человека к своему городу была чрезмерной....
8. Значение идиомы made-to-measure[made-to-measure] or [tailor-made] {adj.} Made to fit a special setof measurements or needs. John has a new made-to-measure suit. The club is tailor-made for Jane. Syn.: MADE TO ORDER....
9. Значение идиомы great guns[great guns] {adv. phr.}, {informal} 1. Very fast or very hard. — Usually used in the phrases «blow great guns», «go great guns». Thewind was blowing great guns, and big waves beat the shore. The menwere going great guns to finish the job. Compare: FAST AND FURIOUS.2. Very well; successfully. Smith’s new store opened last ... Читать далее...
10. Значение идиомы spring a leak[spring a leak] {v. phr.} 1. To develop a hole through which water can enter, threatening the boat to sink. Whenour small boat sprang a leak, we rapidly returned to shore to fix it. 2. To be threatened by some oncoming danger. Our firm sprang a leakwhen the vice president suddenly died of a heart ... Читать далее...
11. Значение идиомы great Godfrey[great Godfrey] or [great guns] or [great Scott] {interj.},{informal} A saying usually used to show surprise or anger. GreatGodfrey! Uncle Willie is sitting on top of the flagpole! Greatguns! The lion is out of his cage. Great Scott! Who stole mywatch?...
12. Значение идиомы at great length[at great length] {prep. phr.} 1. In great detail. Jim told us the story of his life at great length. 2. For a long time. The boring speaker rambled on at great length....
13. Перевод слова extentExtent — мера, степень, предел, протяженность Перевод слова We were able to see the full extent of the park — нам удалось осмотреть всю территорию парка to the full extent — в полной мере the extent of power — пределы власти They occupied only a small Extent of England. Они захватили только малую часть Англии. ... Читать далее...
14. Значение идиомы great oaks from little acorns grow[great oaks from little acorns grow] As great oak trees grow fromtiny acorns, so many great people or things grew from a small andunimportant beginning, so be patient. — A proverb. Many great menwere once poor, unimportant boys. Great oaks from little acorns grow....
15. Значение идиомы pie in the sky[pie in the sky] {n. phr.}, {informal} An unrealistic wish or hope. Our trip to Hawaii is still only a pie in the sky. Compare: PIPEDREAM....
16. The Great DepressionCauses The decade after World War I was called the «Roaring Twenties». It was a time of rebuilding after a great war. Many European countries didn’t have enough money. They had to pay a lot back to the USA because the Americans helped to win the war. Above all, Germany was weak because it had ... Читать далее...
17. Значение идиомы go into[go into] {v.} 1a. To go or fit inside of; able to be put in. The table is too big to go into the closet. 1b. To be able to bedivided into; be divisible into. Two goes into four two times. 2.To enter a state or condition of; pass into. John went into a fitof ... Читать далее...
18. Значение идиомы set off[set off] {v.} 1. To decorate through contrast; balance bydifference. The bright colors of the birds were set off by thewhite snow. A small gold pin set off her plain dark dress. 2. Tobalance; make somewhat equal. Her great wealth, as he thought, setoff her plain face. 3a. To begin to go. They set off ... Читать далее...
19. Значение идиомы sail into[sail into] {v.}, {informal} 1. To attack with great strength;begin hitting hard. George grabbed a stick and sailed into thedog. Compare: LAY INTO, PITCH INTO. 2. To scold or criticize veryhard. The coach really sailed into Bob for dropping the pass. Syn.: BAWL OUT, LAY INTO....
20. Значение идиомы think a great deal of[think a great deal of] or [think a lot of] also [think much of]{v. phr.} To consider to be very worthy, valuable, or important; toesteem highly. Mary thinks a great deal of Tim. The teacherthought a lot of Joe’s project. — The phrase «think much of» isusually used in negative sentences. Father didn’t think much ... Читать далее...
21. Значение идиомы take over[take over] {v.} 1a. To take control or possession of. Heexpects to take over the business when his father retires. 1b. Totake charge or responsibility. The airplane pilot fainted and hisco-pilot had to take over. 2. To borrow, imitate, or adopt. TheJapanese have taken over many European ways of life....
22. Значение идиомы instead of[instead of] or [in place of] also {formal} [in lieu of] {prep.} Inthe place of; in substitution for; in preference to; rather than. Iwore mittens instead of gloves. The grown-ups had coffee but thechildren wanted milk in place of coffee. The boys went fishinginstead of going to school. The Vice-President talked at themeeting in place ... Читать далее...
23. Famous people of Great Britain — Знаменитые люди ВеликобританииGreat Britain is very rich with outstanding people and always was. There are lots of famous British musicians, sportsmen, scientists, writers, explorers and so on. One of the most important people of the mankind was Charles Darwin, who was a great explorer, scientist and a writer. He has travelled around the world carefully studying the ... Читать далее...
24. Значение идиомы in a way[in a way] {adv. phr.} 1. also {informal} [in a kind of way] or{informal} [in a sort of way] To a certain extent; a little; somewhat. I like Jane in a way, but she is very proud. Compare: AFTER AFASHION, MORE OR LESS. 2. In one thing. In a way, this book iseasier: it is ... Читать далее...
25. Значение идиомы as far as[as far as] or [so far as] {adv. phr.} 1. To the degree or amount that; according to what, how much, or how far. John did a good job as far as he went, but he did not finish it. So far as the weather is concerned, I do not think it matters. As far ... Читать далее...
26. Перевод идиомы go to any length / go to any lengths / go to great lenghts, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: go to any length / go to any lengths / go to great lenghts Перевод: делать все необходимое; ни перед чем не останавливаться, чтобы выполнить что-либо Пример: The man will go to any length to get what he wants. Этот человек ни перед чем не остановится, чтобы получить то, чего он хочет. I went ... Читать далее...
27. Перевод слова decisionDecision — решение; решимость, твердость Перевод слова Official decision — официальное решение decision criterion — критерий выбора a man of decision — решительный человек Have you made a Decision? Вы приняли решение? I’ll stick with my Decision. Я буду действовать так, как считаю нужным. We made the Decision to accept their offer. Мы решили принять ... Читать далее...
28. Значение идиомы to boot[to boot] {adv. phr.} In addition; besides; as something extra. He not only got fifty dollars, but they bought him dinner to boot. Compare: FOR GOOD MEASURE, IN THE BARGAIN, THROW IN....
29. Значение идиомы roll out the red carpet[roll out the red carpet] {v. phr.} 1. To welcome an importantguest by putting a red carpet down for him to walk on. They rolledout the red carpet for the Queen when she arrived in Australia. 2. Togreet a person with great respect and honor; give a hearty welcome. Margaret’s family rolled out the red ... Читать далее...
30. Значение идиомы bolt from the blue[bolt from the blue] {n. phr.} Something sudden and unexpected; an event that you did not see coming; a great and usually unpleasant surprise; shock. We had been sure she was in Chicago, so her sudden appearance was a bolt from the blue. His decision to resign was a bolt from the blue. Compare: OUT ... Читать далее...
31. Перевод идиомы to some extent, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: to some extent Перевод: в некоторой степени, частично Пример: My answer to the professor’s question was correct to some extent but in general it was not what the professor wanted. В некоторой степени мой ответ профессору был правильным, но в целом он был не тем, что хотел услышать профессор....
32. Значение идиомы for all[for all] 1. In spite of; even with, despite. — Used for contrast. For all his city ways, he is a country boy at heart. There maybe mistakes occasionally, but for all that, it is the best book on thesubject. For all his money, he was very unhappy. 2. also [foraught] To the extent that. ... Читать далее...
33. Значение идиомы zero hour[zero hour] {n.} 1. The exact time when an attack or other militaryaction is supposed to start. Zero hour for the bombers to take offwas midnight. 2. The time when an important decision or change issupposed to come; the time for a dangerous action. It was zero hourand the doctor began the operation on the ... Читать далее...
34. Перевод слова greatGreat — огромный, великий, прекрасный Перевод слова Great city — огромный город great friendship — большая дружба the Great War — первая мировая война that’s a great story! — до чего же интересно! A car can be a Great expense. Машина может обойтись вам очень дорого. I think his show’s OK, but I wouldn’t call ... Читать далее...
35. Значение идиомы know one’s way around[know one’s way around] or [know one’s way about] {v. phr.} 1. Tounderstand how things happen in the world; he experienced in the waysof the world. The sailor had been in the wildest ports in theworld. He knew his way around. Compare: HAVE BEEN AROUND. 2. or{informal} [know one’s onions] or [know one’s stuff] To ... Читать далее...
36. Значение идиомы in the bargain[in the bargain] or [into the bargain] {adv. phr.} In addition;besides; also. Frank is a teacher, and an artist into the bargain. The heat failed, and then the roof began to leak in the bargain. Compare: TO BOOT, FOR GOOD MEASURE....
37. Значение идиомы up in the air[up in the air] {adj.} or {adv. phr.} 1. {informal} In great angeror excitement. My father went straight up in the air when he heardI damaged the car. The Jones family are all up in the air becausethey are taking a trip around the world. Compare: HIT THE CEILING, BLOW A FUSE. 2. also [in ... Читать далее...
38. Культура Великобритании/ Culture Of Great BritainНа английском языке Перевод на русский язык Culture Of Great Britain Культура Великобритании Great Britain is one of the culturally rich and diverse countries in the world. It has largely influenced many other countries or geographical states. It is well reflected in architectural sights, music, art. Many scholars state that British culture is determined mainly ... Читать далее...
39. Значение идиомы think better of[think better of] {v.} To change your mind about; to consider againand make a better decision about. John told his mother he wanted toleave school, but later he thought better of it. Compare: SECONDTHOUGHT, THINK TWICE....
40. Перевод идиомы a good deal of something / a great deal of something, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: a good deal of something / a great deal of something Перевод: много чего-либо, большое количество чего-либо Пример: We had a good deal of paint remaining after we finished painting the room. После того, как мы закончили красить комнату, у нас осталось много краски. There was a great deal of water in our house ... Читать далее...