Значение идиомы in relation to

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1. Перевод слова relationRelation — отношение, связь, зависимость; родственник Перевод слова Relation of forces — соотношение сил the relation between weather and crops — зависимость урожая от погоды he is no relation to me — он мне не родственник What Relation are you to Jessica? Кем ты приходишься Джессике? I am thus particular in the Relation of every ... Читать далее...
2. Значение идиомы in reference to[in reference to] or [with reference to] or [in regard to ] or[with regard to] {prep.} In connection with; from the standpoint of;concerning; regarding; about. I am writing with reference to yourlast letter. He spoke in reference to the Boy Scouts. I spoketo him with regard to his low marks. In regard to the testtomorrow, ... Читать далее...
3. Перевод слова comparisonComparison — сравнение, сопоставление Перевод слова Basis of comparison — основа для сравнения comparison in time — сравнение во времени scale of comparison — сравнительная шкала Your Comparison is not unapt. Ваше сравнение довольно уместно. This bears no Comparison. Это не выдерживает сравнения. It’s obscene to make such a Comparison. Неприлично делать такое сравнение....
4. Значение идиомы as — as —[as — as —] — Used with an adjective or adverb in a comparison or with the effect of a superlative. John is as tall as his father now. I didn’t do as badly today as I did yesterday. John’s father gave him a hard job and told him to do as well as possible. ... Читать далее...
5. Значение идиомы in respect to[in respect to] or [with respect to] In connection with; relatedto, about; on. The teacher told stories about Washington andLincoln in respect to the importance of being honest. In respectto your visit with us, we hope you can come before September. There was no shortage in respect to food. Compare: AS TO, INREFERENCE TO, IN ... Читать далее...
6. Значение идиомы apart from[apart from] or [aside from] {prep. phr.} Beside or besides; in addition to. The children hardly see anyone, apart from their parents. Aside from being fun and good exercise, swimming is avery useful skill. Syn.: EXCEPT FOR, OUTSIDE OF....
7. Значение идиомы wheel and deal[wheel and deal] {v. phr.}, {slang} To make many big plans orschemes; especially with important people in government and business;in matters of money and influence; handle money or power for your ownadvantage; plan important matters in a smart or skillful way andsometimes in a tricky, or not strictly honest way. Mr. Smith made afortune by ... Читать далее...
8. Значение идиомы as to[as to] {prep.} 1. In connection with; about; regarding. There is no doubt as to his honesty. As to your final grade, that depends on your final examination. Syn.: WITH RESPECT TO. 2. According to; following; going by. They sorted the eggs as to size and color....
9. Значение идиомы to speak of[to speak of] {adj. phr.}, {informal} Important; worth talkingabout; worth noticing. — Usually used in negative sentences. Did itrain yesterday? Not to speak of. What happened at the meeting? Nothing to speak of. Judy’s injuries were nothing to speak of;just a few scratches. Compare: NOT TO MENTION....
10. Значение идиомы apropos of[apropos of] {prep.}, {formal} In connection with; on the subject of, about; concerning. Apropos of higher tuition, Mr. Black told the boy about the educational loans that banks are offering. Mr. White went to see Mr. Richards apropos of buying a car....
11. Перевод слова connectionConnection — связь, соединение Перевод слова Connection between two ideas — связь между двумя идеями in this connection — в этой связи tenuous connection — тонкие, хрупкие взаимоотношения He has powerful Connections. У него есть очень влиятельные знакомые. I’m not sure I see the Connection. Я не уверен, что вижу связь. Two suspects were arrested ... Читать далее...
12. Перевод слова findingFinding — обнаружение, нахождение; вывод, заключение Перевод слова Fault finding — отыскание неисправностей the findings of the conference — выводы конференции radio direction finding — радиопеленгация We rewarded him for Finding our lost dog. Мы отблагодарили его за то, что он нашел нашу потерявшуюся собаку. The only snag is Finding somewhere to put it. Единственная ... Читать далее...
13. Значение идиомы speak for[speak for] {v.} 1. To speak in favor of or in support of. Atthe meeting John spoke for the change in the rules. The othergirls made jokes about Jane, but Mary spoke for her. 2. To make arequest for; to ask for. The teacher was giving away some books. Fred and Charlie spoke for the ... Читать далее...
14. Значение идиомы in terms of[in terms of] {prep.} 1. In the matter of; on the subject of;especially about; about. He spoke about books in terms of theirpublication. What have you done in terms affixing the house? The children ate a great many hot dogs at the party. In terms ofmoney, they ate $20 worth. 2. As to the amount ... Читать далее...
15. Значение идиомы in line with[in line with] {prep.} In agreement with. Behavior at schoolparties must be in line with school rules. In line with the customof the school, the students had a holiday between Christmas and NewYear’s Day....
16. Значение идиомы at one’s best[at one’s best] {prep. phr.} In best form; displaying one’s best qualities. Tim is at his best when he has had a long swim before a ballgame. Jane rested before the important meeting because she wanted to be at her best....
17. Значение идиомы born yesterday[born yesterday] {adj. phr.} Inexperienced and easily fooled; not alert to trickery; easily deceived or cheated. — Usually used in negative sentences. When Bill started the new job, the other workers teased him a little, but he soon proved to everyone that he wasn’t born yesterday. I won’t give you the money till I see ... Читать далее...
18. Значение идиомы in for[in for] {prep.}, {informal} Unable to avoid; sure to get. Thenaughty puppy was in for a spanking. On Christmas morning we arein for some surprises. We saw Father looking angrily out of thebroken window, and we knew we were in for it. Compare: HAVE IT INFOR....
19. Значение идиомы blow up[blow up] {v.} 1a. To break or destroy or to be destroyed by explosion. He blew up the plane by means of a concealed bomb. The fireworks factory blew up when something went wrong in an electric switch. 1b. {informal} To explode with anger or strong feeling; lose control of yourself. When Father bent the ... Читать далее...
20. Значение идиомы up against[up against] {prep. phr.} Blocked or threatened by. When sheapplied to medical school, the black woman wondered whether she was upagainst barriers of sex and race prejudice....
21. Значение идиомы speak out[speak out] or [speak up] {v.} 1. To speak in a loud or clearvoice. The trucker told the shy boy to speak up. 2. To speak insupport of or against someone or something. Willie spoke up for Danas club president. Ed spoke up against letting girls join theclub....
22. Значение идиомы out for[out for] {prep.} Joining, or planning to join; taking part in;competing for a place in. John is out for the basketball team. Mary is going out for the school newspaper. Compare: TRY OUT....
23. Значение идиомы offbeat[offbeat] {adj.}, {informal} Nonconventional; different from theusual; odd. Linguistics used to be an offbeat field, but nowadaysevery self-respecting university has a linguistics department....
24. Значение идиомы straight off[straight off] {adv. phr.} At once; immediately. After school isover, you come home straight off, and don’t waste time. He askedhis father for the car, but his father said straight off that hecouldn’t have it....
25. Значение идиомы drop out[drop out] {v.} To stop attending; quit; stop; leave. In the middle of the race, Joe got a blister on his foot and had to drop out. Teenagers who drop out of high school have trouble finding jobs....
26. Describing Family RelationsEri: What’s that? James: It’s an invitation to a Family reunion. Once every five years or so, someone in the family organizes one. Eri: Are you going? James: I’m not sure. It’s always a little awkward seeing Extended family. Did you know that there used to be a big Feud between my father and his ... Читать далее...
27. Значение идиомы as well[as well] {adv. phr.} 1. In addition; also, too; besides. The book tells about Mark Twain’s writings and about his life as well. Tom is captain of the football team and is on the baseball team as well. 2. Without loss and possibly with gain. After the dog ran away, Father thought he might as ... Читать далее...
28. Значение идиомы in consequence of[in consequence of] {prep.}, {formal} As a result of. Inconsequence of the deep snow, school will not open today. Inconsequence of his promise to pay for the broken window, Bill was notpunished. Compare: BECAUSE OF, ON ACCOUNT OF....
29. Значение идиомы handsome is as handsome does[handsome is as handsome does] {informal} A person must act welland generously so that he will be truly worth respecting. — A proverb. Everyone thinks that Bon is a very handsome boy, but he is verymean too. Handsome is as handsome does. Compare: FINE FEATHERS DO NOTMAKE PINE BIRDS....
30. Значение идиомы on the ball[on the ball] {adj. phr.}, {informal} 1. Paying attention and doingthings well. — Used after «is» or «get». Ben is really on the ballin school. The coach told Jim he must get on the ball or he cannotstay on the team. Compare: GET WITH IT, HEADS-UP, KEEP ONE’S EYE ONTHE BALL. 2. That is a ... Читать далее...
31. The Speed of Time by Age0-9 Extremely slow. Even a trip to the store with Mom seems like going to Albania — by covered wagon. Most common phrase: «Is it Christmas yet?» 10-19 Still slow. Scientific evidence seems to show that school clocks actually move backwards just before the bell rings. 20-29 Alternately fast and slow. Weekends seem shorter and ... Читать далее...
32. Значение идиомы come to hand[come to hand] {v. phr.} To be received or obtained. Father’s letter was mailed from Florida last week and came to hand today. The new books came to hand today. New information about the boy’s disappearance came to hand yesterday....
33. Перевод идиомы need something yesterday, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: need something yesterday Перевод: остро нуждаться в чем-либо; нуждаться в чем-либо, что уже должно было быть сделано Пример: I need a new computer yesterday. Мне сильно нужен новый компьютер....
34. Перевод идиомы not born yesterday, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: not born yesterday Перевод: не вчера родиться; понимать, как устроен мир Пример: I was not born yesterday and I do not believe what the woman is saying. Я не вчера родился, и я не верю тому, что говорит эта женщина....
35. Значение идиомы come to the point[come to the point] or [get to the point] {v. phr.} To talk about the important thing; reach the important facts of the matter; reach the central question or fact. Henry was giving a lot of history and explanation, but his father asked him to come to the point. A good newspaper story must come ... Читать далее...
36. Значение идиомы have a fit[have a fit] or [have fits] or [throw a fit] {v. phr.} 1. To have asudden illness with stiffness or jerking of the body. Our dog had afit yesterday. 2. {informal} To become angry or upset. Father willthrow a fit when he sees the dent in the car. Howard will have afit when he learns ... Читать далее...
37. Значение идиомы like father, like son[like father, like son] A son is usually like his father in the wayhe acts. — A proverb. Frank’s father has been on the city council;he is now the mayor, and is running for governor. Frank is on thestudent council and is likely to he class president. Like father, likeson. Mr. Jones and Tommy are ... Читать далее...
38. Перевод слова skillSkill — мастерство, навык, опыт, умение Перевод слова Basic skills — основные умения skill in debate — умение вести спор professional skill — профессиональная квалификация Poker is a game of luck and Skill. Покер это игра удачи и мастерства. This job requires special Skills. Для этой работы нужны особые навыки. Good language Skills are a ... Читать далее...
39. The Cesium song 07Yesterday, I had Cesium with which to play. Now all my fingers have been blown away. And silence reigns since yesterday. Suddenly, I’m just half the man I used to be. I have no eyes with which to see. My legs have parted company. Why she had to blow, I don’t know, I can only ... Читать далее...
40. Значение идиомы anything like[anything like] or [anywhere near] {adv.} Nearly. — Used in negative, interrogative, and conditional sentences, often in the negative forms «nothing like» or «nowhere near». It’s not anything like as hot today as it was yesterday. Do you think that gold ring is worth anywhere near a hundred dollars? Today’s game was nowhere near as ... Читать далее...