Значение идиомы in round figures

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1. Значение идиомы it figures [it figures] {informal sentence} It checks out; it makes sense; itadds up. It figures that Bob got the highest raise at our firm; heis the most productive salesman....
2. Значение идиомы come round [come round] or [come around] {v.} 1. To happen or appear again and again in regular order. And so Saturday night came around again. I will tell him when he comes round again. 2. {informal} To get back health or knowledge of things; get well from sickness or a faint. Someone brought out smelling salts […]...
3. Перевод слова round Round – круглый, сферический, пухлый; раунд, тур Перевод слова As round as a ball – круглый как шар the round world – земной шар round cheeks – пухлые щеки second round – второй тур She works all year Round. Она работает круглый год. The wheel turns Round. Колесо вращается. The men closed Round him. Люди […]...
4. Перевод слова figure Figure – фигура, облик; цифра, арифметика; рисунок, диаграмма; представлять себе Перевод слова In round figures – в круглых цифрах see figure 2 on page 5 – смотрите рис. 2 на с. 5 a garment adjusted to the figure – одежда по фигуре how do you figure it to yourself? – как вы это себе представляете? […]...
5. Значение идиомы round off [round off] {v.} 1. To make round or curved. John decided toround off the corners of the table he was making so that no one wouldbe hurt by bumping them. 2. To change to the nearest whole number. The teacher said to round off the averages. 3. To end in asatisfactory way; put a finishing […]...
6. Значение идиомы square peg in a round hole [square peg in a round hole] {n.}, {informal} A person who does notfit into a job or position; someone who does not belong where he is. Arthur is a square peg in a round hole when he is playing ball. George likes to work with his hands. When it comes to books, he’s asquare peg […]...
7. Значение идиомы round robin [round robin] {n. phr.} 1. Something written, especially a requestor protest that is signed by a group of people. – Often used like anadjective. The people in our neighborhood are sending a round robinto the Air Force to protest the noise the jet planes make flying overour houses. 2. A letter written by a group […]...
8. Перевод идиомы the other way round / the other way around, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: the other way round / the other way around Перевод: наоборот; противоположное, обратное Пример: It was the other way round. It was my friend who wanted to go swimming – not me. Все было наоборот. Это мой друг хотел пойти поплавать, а не я....
9. Значение идиомы year-round [year-round] or [year-around] {adj.} Usable, effective, oroperating all the year. Colorado is a year-round resort; there isfishing in the summer and skiing in the winter....
10. Значение идиомы round trip [round trip] {n.} A return trip; passage to a place and back. The ticket agent explained that a ticket for a round trip to Hawaiiat certain times of the year may cost less than a one-way ticketduring the high season....
11. Перевод идиомы year round, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: year round Перевод: круглый год, в течение всего года Пример: We usually spend all summer at a year-round vacation resort. Обычно мы проводим все лето на круглогодичном курорте....
12. Значение идиомы round-eyed [round-eyed] or [wide-eyed] also [large-eyed] {adj.} Very muchsurprised; astonished; awed. The people were round-eyed when theylearned what the computer could do. The children were wide-eyed atthe sight of the Christmas tree and didn’t make a sound....
13. Перевод идиомы a square peg (in a round hole), значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: a square peg (in a round hole) Перевод: человек не на своем месте, неподходящий человек; белая ворона Пример: My friend was like a square peg in a round hole when he tried to do the job of an accountant. Мой друг был белой вороной, когда пытался выполнять обязанности бухгалтера....
14. Перевод сленгового выражения around the bend / round the bend, значение и пример использования Сленговое выражение: around the bend / round the bend Перевод: сумасшедший, ненормальный (часто используется в выражениях Drive someone (a)round the bend, и Send someone (a)round the bend) Пример: She sounds like she’s round the bend already. Она говорит так, будто у нее уже не все дома....
15. Значение идиомы round up [round up] {v.} 1. To bring together. Cowboysround up their cattle in the springtime to brand the new calves. 2.{informal} To collect; gather. Dave rounded up many names for hispetition....
16. Значение идиомы drive one round the bend [drive one round the bend] {v. phr.}, {informal} To upset someone so much that they think they are going crazy. “Slow down, please,” Miss Jones cried. “You are driving me around the bend!” Contrast: DRIVE ONE APE, BANANAS, ETC....
17. Checking Facts and Figures Takagi: Before we Disseminate this Report, I need you To fact-check it. I don’t want a repeat of what happened last year. Ellie: What happened last year? I wasn’t working here then. Takagi: Last year’s report had a lot of small Inaccuracies and a few major Errors. We ended up having To issue a second […]...
18. A fellow has a week off and decides to play a round of golf A fellow has a week off and decides to play a round of golf every day. First thing Monday morning, he sets off on his first round and soon catches up to the person in front. He sees that this is a woman and, as he catches up to her on a par 3, that, […]...
19. Фразовый глагол come to / come round – перевод и значение, пример использования Фразовый глагол: come to / come round Перевод: прийти в себя, очнуться Пример: Don’t worry! She faints all the time. She always comes to after a few minutes. Не волнуйся! Она постоянно теряет сознание, и она всегда приходит в себя через несколько минут....
20. Значение идиомы figure on [figure on] {v.} 1. To expect and think about while making plans. We did not figure on having so many people at the picnic. Hefigured on going to town the next day. Syn.: PLAN ON. 2. To dependon; be; sure about. You can figure on him to be on time. Syn.:COUNT ON....
21. Значение идиомы cut a figure [cut a figure] {v. phr.} To make a favorable impression; carry of fan activity with dignity and grace. With his handsome face and sporty figure, Harry cuts quite a figure with all the ladies....
22. Значение идиомы figure in [figure in] {v.} 1. {informal} To add to a total; remember to putdown in figures. We figured in the travel expenses but forgot thecost of meals. 2. To have a part in; be partly responsible for. Joe figured in all our touchdowns. Mary’s good grades figured inher choice as class president....
23. Значение идиомы up a stump [up a stump] {adj. phr.}, {slang} Stumped; blocked; mixed up orconfused in what you are trying to do. Jimmy knows how to add andsubtract but fractions have him up a stump....
24. Перевод слова repair Repair – ремонт, восстановление; ремонтировать, чинить Перевод слова Repair shop – ремонтная мастерская the repair of one’s health – восстановление здоровья to repair a house – ремонтировать дом to repair clothes – чинить одежду She Repaired her TV set. Она починила свой телевизор. We have done the necessary Repairs. Мы починили все, что нужно. The […]...
25. Значение идиомы figure out [figure out] {v.} 1. To find an answer by thinking about ; solve. Tom couldn’t figure out the lastproblem on the arithmetic test. Sam couldn’t figure out how toprint a program until the teacher showed him how. Mary couldn’tfigure out why her cake tasted so funny until she found salt mixed inthe sugar bag. Compare: […]...
26. Перевод идиомы cut a figure / cut a fine figure, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: cut a figure / cut a fine figure Перевод: производить впечатление, выглядеть хорошо; быть хорошо, элегантно одетым Пример: The man cut a fine figure when he entered the dining room. Мужчина произвел хорошее впечатление своим внешним видом, когда вошел в обеденный зал. When Dee was in her twenties she cut a fine figure in […]...
27. Значение идиомы figure up [figure up] {v. phr.} To calculate; add up. If you can figure uphow many phone calls I’ve made from your home, I will pay you rightaway....
28. My Usual Shopping Round – Мои обычные покупки We go shopping every day. The other day my mother took me on a usual shopping round. We went to the grocer’s and greengrocer’s as we had run out of sugar and onions. At the greengrocer’s there was a long queue. But we had nothing to do but stand in the queue if we wanted […]...
29. Значение идиомы skip it [skip it] {v. phr.}, {informal} To forget all about it. WhenJack tried to reward him for returning his lost dog, the man said toskip it. I asked what the fight was about, but the boys said toskip it....
30. Значение идиомы around the clock [around the clock] also [the clock around] {adv. phr.} For 24 hours a day continuously all day and all night. The factory operated around the clock until the order was filled. He studied around the clock for his history exam. – [round-the-clock] {adj.} That filling station has round-the-clock service....
31. Значение идиомы act up [act up] {v.}, {informal} 1. To behave badly; act rudely or impolitely. The dog acted up as the postman came to the door. 2.To work or run poorly ; skip; miss. Thе car acted up because the spark plugs were dirty....
32. Значение идиомы skip out [skip out] {v.}, {informal} To leave in a hurry; especially aftercheating or taking money dishonestly; sneak away; leave withoutpermission. The man skipped out of the hotel without paying hisbill. “How did you get out of the house after supper, Harry? ” “Iskipped out!”...
33. Значение идиомы on the loose [on the loose] {adj. phr.}, {informal} Free to go; not shut in orstopped by anything. The zookeeper forgot to close the gate to themonkey cage and the monkeys were on the loose. All of the seniorswere on the loose on “Senior Skip Day.”...
34. Перевод идиомы go figure, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: go figure Перевод: фраза, выражающая удивление, недоумение, непонимание чего-либо; может переводиться такими выражениями, как “Понимай, как хочешь”, “Как это вообще понять”, и т. п. Пример: The government said it would promote free trade by increasing tariffs on imported goods. Go figure. Правительство объявило, что будет способствовать свободной торговле за счет увеличения тарифов на ввозимые […]...
35. Значение идиомы never mind [never mind] {v. phr.} Don’t trouble about it; don’t worry aboutit; forget it; skip it. – Usually used in speaking or when writingdialogue. Never mind preparing a picnic lunch; we’ll find alunchstand when we get to the beach. “What did you say?” “Oh, never mind.” “What about money?” “Never mind that. I’ll take careof it.”...
36. Значение идиомы go haywire [go haywire] {v. phr.}, {informal} Mixed-up, out of order, not inregular working condition. My electric typewriter has gone allhaywire; I have to call the repair man....
37. Перевод сленгового выражения ballpark figure / ball-park figure, значение и пример использования Сленговое выражение: ballpark figure / ball-park figure Перевод: хороший приблизительный подсчет; приблизительная оценка Синоним: guestimate Пример: I’d say two hundred dollars, but that’s a ballpark figure. Я бы сказал, двести долларов, но это лишь приблизительная оценка....
38. Значение идиомы peg away [peg away] {v.} To work methodically, industriously, or steadily Thomson pegged away for years at a shoe repair business. Joneskept pegging away, and finally recognition came....
39. Значение идиомы bring around [bring around] or [bring round] {v.} 1. {informal} To restore to health or consciousness cure. He was quite ill, but good nursing brought him around. Compare: BRING TO. 2. To cause a change in thinking; persuade; convince; make willing. After a good deal of discussion he brought her round to his way of thinking....
40. Значение идиомы patch up [patch up] {v.} 1. To mend a hole or break; repair; fix. Hepatched up a couple of old tires. The lovers patched up theirquarrel. 2. To put together in a hurried or shaky way. Theypatched up a hasty peace....