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1. Значение идиомы see reason[see reason] {v. phr.} To think or act sensibly, especially afterrealizing what the facts are on a certain matter and accepting adviceabout it. He finally saw reason and reshaped his sales strategy bylowering the prices as his older brother had suggested....
2. Значение идиомы within reason[within reason] {adv.} or {adj. phr.} Within the limits of goodsense; in reasonable control or check; moderate. I want you to havea good time tonight, within reason. If Tom wants to go to thefair, he must keep his expenses within reason. Jean’s plans arequite within reason....
3. Значение идиомы rhyme or reason[rhyme or reason] {n. phr.} A good plan or reason; a reasonablepurpose or explanation. — Used in negative, interrogative, orconditional sentences. Don could see no rhyme or reason to the plotof the play. It seemed to Ruth that her little brother had tempertantrums without rhyme or reason....
4. Перевод слова reasonReason — причина, основание; мыслить, умозаключать Перевод слова The reason of eclipses — причина затмений for economy reasons — по соображениям экономии to spot the reason of the trouble — определить причину неполадок to reason from past experience — сделать выводы из опыта прошлого There is no Reason to panic. Нет никаких причин для паники. ... Читать далее...
5. Значение идиомы stand to reason[stand to reason] {v. phr.} To seem very likely from the knownfacts. If you have a driver’s license, it stands to reason you candrive. Joe is intelligent and studies hard; it stands to reasonthat he will pass the examination....
6. Значение идиомы neither rhyme nor reason[neither rhyme nor reason] {n. phr.} No emotional or intellectualsubstance. As far as I am concerned, his proposal makes no sense;it has neither rhyme nor reason....
7. Значение идиомы listen to reason[listen to reason] {v. phr.} To listen to and think about advicethat you are given. Joe was stubborn and would not listen toreason. It will save you a lot of trouble if you will just listento reason....
8. Значение идиомы beyond the shadow of a doubt[beyond the shadow of a doubt] {adv. phr.}, {formal and legal} Absolutely certain, totally convincing. Fred burglarized Mrs. Brown’s apartment, beyond the shadow of a doubt....
9. Значение идиомы beyond reasonable doubt[beyond reasonable doubt] {adv. phr.}, {formal and legal} Virtually certain; essentially convincing. The judge instructed the jurors to come up with a verdict of guilty only if they were convinced beyond a reasonable doubt that Algernon was the perpetrator....
10. A reason for divorce«Well, Mrs. O’Connor, so you want a divorce?» the solicitor questioned his client. «Tell me about it. Do you have a grudge?» «Oh, no,» replied Mrs. O’Connor. «Shure now, we have a carport.» The solicitor tried again. «Well, does the man beat you up?» «No, no,» said Mrs. O’Connor, looking puzzled. «I’m always first out ... Читать далее...
11. Значение идиомы no doubt[no doubt] {adv.} 1. Without doubt; doubtless; surely; certainly. No doubt Susan was the smartest girl in her class. 2. Probably. John will no doubt telephone us if he comes to town....
12. Значение идиомы inasmuch as[inasmuch as] {conj.} 1. See: INSOFAR AS. 2. also [for as much as]{formal} Because; for the reason that; since. Inasmuch as this isyour team, you have the right to choose your own captain. Inasmuchas the waves are high, I shall not go out in the boat....
13. Judge: Is there any reason you could not serveJudge: Is there any reason you could not serve as a juror in this case? Juror: I don’t want to be away from my job that long. Judge: Can’t they do without you at work? Juror: Yes, but I don’t want them to know it....
14. Значение идиомы stand on ceremony[stand on ceremony] {v. phr.} To follow strict rules of politeness;be very formal with other people. — Usually used with a helping verbin the negative. Grandmother does not stand on ceremony when hergrandchildren call....
15. Значение идиомы improve on[improve on] or [improve upon] {v.} To make or get one that isbetter than. Dick made good marks the first year, but hethought he could improve on them. Charles built a new model racerfor the derby race, because he knew he could improve upon his oldone....
16. 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...
17. Перевод слова freedomFreedom — свобода, права Перевод слова The freedom of a country — независимость страны freedom from want — свобода от нужды; обеспеченность academic freedoms — академические свободы What will become of our Freedom? Что станет с нашей свободой? He spoke French with Freedom. Он свободно говорил по-французски. They demand Freedom from constraint. Они требуют свободы ... Читать далее...
18. Перевод слова doubtDoubt — сомневаться, быть неуверенным Перевод слова To cast doubt on — ставить под сомнение to express a doubt — выражать сомнения to make doubt — сомневаться beyond any doubt — вне всякого сомнения Have no Doubt. Можете не сомневаться. Kim never Doubted his story. Ким никогда не сомневался в его истории. I Doubt we’ll ... Читать далее...
19. Значение идиомы give the benefit of the doubt[give the benefit of the doubt] {v. phr.} To believe isinnocent rather than guilty when you are not sure. The money wasstolen and John was the only boy who had known where it was, but theteacher gave him the benefit of the doubt. George’s grade washigher than usual and he might have cheated, but his ... Читать далее...
20. Значение идиомы cramp one’s style[cramp one’s style] {v. phr.}, {informal} To limit your natural freedom; prevent your usual behavior; limit your actions or talk. He cramped his style a good deal when he lost his money. Army rules cramped George’s style....
21. Значение идиомы in doubt[in doubt] {adv. phr.} In the dark; having some question oruncertainty. When in doubt about any of the words you’re using, consult a good dictionary....
22. The Reason to Take Off Shoes in JapanIn Japan, as in many cultures, it is considered disrespectful to fail to remove shoes before entering a home. This practice, while at one time a practical necessity, has long become tradition and is common in many parts of the world, including Hawaii. While the reasons for swapping shoes for slippers before entering the home ... Читать далее...
23. Перевод идиомы no doubt, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: no doubt Перевод: несомненно, вне сомнений Пример: No doubt he will be the one to win the contest again this year. Вне сомнений, в этом году он опять выиграет конкурс....
24. Значение идиомы come to one’s senses[come to one’s senses] {v. phr.} 1. Become conscious again; wake up. The boxer was knocked out and did not come to his senses for several minutes. The doctors gave Tom an anesthetic before his operation; then the doctor took out Tom’s appendix before he came to his senses. Compare: COME TO. 2. To think ... Читать далее...
25. Blake William — Уильям БлэйкWilliam Blake, English poet, painter and printer, was born on November 28, 1757. You may have read his poems — about the lamb, the tiger, or his sad song about the poor chimney sweep. The strange thing is that in his own time many people thought him mad. Almost a century passed after his death ... Читать далее...
26. Перевод идиомы give someone the benefit of the doubt, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: give someone the benefit of the doubt Перевод: предположить или поверить, что кто-либо прав или не виновен в чем-либо Пример: I gave the man the benefit of the doubt but I still think that he is lying. Я посчитал, что этот человек не виновен, но я все равно думаю, что он лжет....
27. Значение идиомы settle down[settle down] {v.} 1. To live more quietly and sensibly; have aregular place to live and a regular job; stop acting wildly orcarelessly, especially by growing up. John will settle down afterhe gets a job and gets married. 2. To become quiet, calm, orcomfortable. Father settled down with the newspaper. The housesettled down for the ... Читать далее...
28. Значение идиомы call in question[call in question] or [call into question] or [call in doubt] {v. phr.} To say may be a mistake; express doubt about; question. Bill called in question Ed’s remark that basketball is safer than football....
29. Значение идиомы crack down[crack down] {v. phr.}, {informal} To enforce laws or rules strictly; require full obedience to a rule. After a speeding driver hit a child, the police cracked down. — Often used with «on». Police suddenly cracked down on the selling of liquors to minors. The coach cracked down on the players when he found they ... Читать далее...
30. Freedom of the PressFreedom of the press. Speak on freedom of the press, its basic principles and criteria and its status in major countries. The topic presented to you today is devoted to the problem of the freedom of the press. In my speech I am to dwell upon the following points: — Firstly, I am to give ... Читать далее...
31. Значение идиомы ground rule[ground rule] {n.} 1. A rule in sports that is made especially forthe grounds or place where a game is played. — Usually used in theplural. There was such a big crowd at the baseball game, that theground rules of the field were changed in case a ball went into thecrowd. 2. A rule, usually ... Читать далее...
32. A reason for break-up«What’s this I hear about you breaking off your engagement Pam?» said her closest friend. «Well,» Pam confirmed, «although his diamond was of pretty good quality, his mounting left a lot to be desired.»...
33. The reason for runningA police officer attempts to stop a car for speeding and the guy gradually increases his speed until he’s topping 100 mph. He eventually realizes he can’t escape and finally pulls over. The cop approaches the car and says, «It’s been a long day and my tour is almost over, so if you can give ... Читать далее...
34. Значение идиомы rough-and-tumble[rough-and-tumble] 1. {n.} Very rough, hard fighting or arguingthat does not follow any rules. There was a rough-and-tumble on thestreet last night between some soldiers and sailors. Many peopledon’t like the rough-and-tumble of politics. 2. {adj.} Fighting orarguing in a very rough and reckless way; struggling hard; notfollowing rules or laws. It took strong men ... Читать далее...
35. Some Chimps Are Putting Grass in Their Ears For No Particular ReasonSome chimp are creating their own «ear accoutrements,» perhaps the animal equivalent of a fashion statement. It all started with a Zambian chimpanzee named Julie in 2010. Julie stuck a piece of grass into her ear, and left it there. And she would do it over and over again. But why? To save it for ... Читать далее...
36. Значение идиомы very well[very well] {interj.}, {formal} Agreed; all right. — Used to showagreement or approval. Very well. You may go. Very well, I willdo as you say. Compare: ALL RIGHT....
37. Значение идиомы for as much as[for as much as] {conj.}, {formal} Because; since. For as muchas the senator is eighty years old, we feel he should not run forreelection. Syn.: INASMUCH AS....
38. Значение идиомы come to nothing[come to nothing] also {formal} [come to naught] {v. phr.} To end in failure; fail; be in vain. The dog’s attempts to climb the tree after the cat came to nothing....
39. Значение идиомы so be it[so be it] also [be it so] {adv. phr.}, {formal} 1. Let it be thatway; may it be so. So be it. We shall smoke the pipe of peace. 2.Very well; all right. Will the company lose money by doing this? Sobe it, then....
40. Abraham LincolnLincoln was one of the most famous presidents of the USA. He was born in the family of a poor farmer in 1809 in Kentucky, but soon his family left for the wild forestland of Indiana. He was taught reading, writing and simple arithmetic, as his family could not afford better education. When he was ... Читать далее...