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Значение идиомы in that
[in that] {conj.} For the reason that; because.
I like the city, but I like the country better in that I have more friends in thecountry.
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- 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....
- Значение идиомы port of entry [port of entry] {n. phr.} 1. A port where things brought into thecountry to sell may pass through customs. Other ports of entry havebeen taking business from New York. 2. A port where a citizen ofanother country may legally enter a country; a port having passportand immigration facilities. Airports have joined seaports as portsof entry […]...
- 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....
- Значение идиомы sweep the city [sweep the city] or [country] or [nation] or [world] {v. phr.} Togain great attention or popularity throughout the city, country, etc. Pavarotti’s unmatched tenor voice swept the world in anunprecedented manner....
- 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....
- Значение идиомы set the stage for [set the stage for] {v. phr.} To prepare the way or situation for ; to make a situation ready for something to happen. Thecountry’s economic problems set the stage for a depression....
- 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....
- Значение идиомы insofar as [insofar as ] {conj.} To the extent that; to the point that; asmuch as. You will learn your lessons only insofar as you arewilling to keep studying them....
- Значение идиомы now that [now that] {conj.} Since; because; now. Now that dinner isready, wash your hands. You came early, but now that you’re here, take off your coat. Syn.: INASMUCH AS....
- Значение идиомы as soon as [as soon as] {conj.} Just after; when; immediately after. As soon as the temperature falls to 70, the furnace is turned on. As soon as you finish your job let me know. He will see you as soon as he can....
- Значение идиомы as well as [as well as] {conj.} In addition to; and also; besides. Hiking is good exercise as well as fun. He was my friend as well as my doctor. The book tells about the author’s life as well as about his writings....
- Значение идиомы one-night stand [one-night stand] {n. phr.} 1. A single performance given by atraveling company while on a tour. After they went bankrupt in thebig cities, the traveling jazz quartet played one-night stands in thecountry. 2. A brief affair or sexual encounter. “With AIDS allaround us?” said Jane. “Nobody is having one-night stands anymore.”...
- Значение идиомы as if [as if] or [as though] {conj.} 1. As would if; in the same way one would if seeing to show. The baby laughed as if he understood what Mother said. The book looked as though it had been out in the rain. The waves dashed on the rocks as if in anger. 2. That. It […]...
- Значение идиомы grasp at straws [grasp at straws] or [clutch at straws] {v. phr.} To depend onsomething that is useless or unable to help in a time of trouble ordanger; try something with little hope of succeeding. To depend onyour memory without studying for a test is to grasp at straws. Therobber clutched at straws to make excuses. He said […]...
- Значение идиомы according as [according as] {conj.} 1. Depending on which; whichever. You may take an oral or written exam according as you prefer. 1. Depending on whether; if. We will play golf or stay home according as the weather is good or bad....
- Значение идиомы such that [such that] {conj.} Of a kind or amount that; so great or so littlethat; enough that. There was such a big line at me movie that wehad to wait before we could get in. Jimmy made such noise that hissister told him to be quiet. Mother’s answer was such that shedidn’t say yes and she […]...
- Значение идиомы in order to [in order to] or [so as to] {conj.} For the purpose of; to. – Usedwith an infinitive. In order to follow the buffalo, the Indiansoften had to move their camps. We picked apples so as to make apie. Compare: SO THAT....
- Значение идиомы on condition that [on condition that] {conj.} Providing that; if. I will lend youthe money on condition that you pay it back in one month. Sheagreed to act in the play on condition that she could keep hercostumes....
- Значение идиомы much less [much less] {conj.} And also not; and even less able or likely to.- Used after a negative clause. I never even spoke to the man, muchless insulted him. John couldn’t even pick up the box, much lesscarry it upstairs. George can hardly understand arithmetic, muchless algebra. Compare: LET ALONE, NOT TO MENTION....
- Значение идиомы see one’s way clear [see one’s way clear] {v. phr.} To know no reason for not doingsomething; feel that you are free. John finally saw his way clearto help his friends. Mary had to do her homework and help hermother before she could see her way clear to go to the movies withJane....
- Значение идиомы whether — or [whether — or] or [whether — or whether[] 1. {coord. conj.}Used to introduce an indirect question. You must decide whether youshould go or stay. I don’t know whether Jack or Bill is a betterplayer. Compare: EITHER — OR. Used to show a choice of things, or that different things are possible. Whether the bicycle was […]...
- Значение идиомы in reason [in reason] {adv. phr.}, {formal} Following the rules of reasoning;sensibly; reasonably. One cannot in reason doubt that freedom isbetter than slavery....
- Значение идиомы as long as [as long as] or [so long as] {conj.} 1. Since; because; considering that. As long as you are going to town anyway, you can do something for me. 2. Provided that; if. You may use the room as you like, so long as you clean it up afterward....
- Значение идиомы let alone [let alone] {conj. phr.} 1. Even less; certainly not. – Used aftera negative clause. I can’t add two and two, let alone dofractions. Jim can’t drive a car, let alone a truck. Compare:MUCH LESS, NOT TO MENTION. 2. [let alone] or [leave alone] {v.} Tostay away from; keep hands off; avoid. When Joel gets mad, […]...
- Значение идиомы both — and [both — and] {coord. conj.} Used to emphasize that two or more things are talked about. Both Frank and Mary were at the party. Millie is both a good swimmer and a good cook. In the program tonight Mary will both sing and dance. The frog can move quickly both on land and in the […]...
- 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....
- 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....
- Значение идиомы make friends [make friends] {v. phr.} To become friends; form a friendship. Mrs. Jones invited Bobby to her home to play with Don. She hoped thatthey would make friends with each other. You can make friends withan elephant by giving him peanuts....
- 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....
- Перевод слова reason Reason – 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. […]...
- Значение идиомы friends with [friends with] Friendly to; a friend of. Alice found severalgirls to be friends with on the first day of school. At first Ididn’t like John, but now I am friends with him....
- Значение идиомы such as [such as] {conj.} 1. Of a kind or amount shown or named; of a kindlike. The explorer took only such men and things as he reallyneeded into the jungle with him. They felt such heat in the jungleas they had never felt before. Many different pies were in thebakery such as apple, cherry, and blueberry […]...
- 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....
- Why was Washington made the capital of the United States? After the War of Independence the United States needed a capital city. Different cities in different parts of the country wanted to be the nation’s capital. After all, it was decided to build a new city. In 1791 George Washington, the first president, chose the place where the city now stands. The land around the […]...
- Значение идиомы in case [in case] {adv. phr.}, {informal} 1. In order to be prepared; as aprecaution; if there is need. – Usually used in the phrase “just incase”. The bus is usually on time, but start early, just in case. The big dog was tied up, but John carried a stick, just in case. 2. [in case] or […]...
- Значение идиомы out of one’s blood [out of one’s blood] {adv. phr.} Separate from one’s feelings, interests, or desires. When Tom moved to the city, he couldn’t getthe country out of his blood. Mary is having a hard job gettingsummer laziness out of her blood. Contrast: IN ONE’S BLOOD....
- 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. […]...
- Значение идиомы clean out [clean out] {v.} 1. {slang} To take everything from; empty; strip. George’s friends cleaned him out when they were playing cards last night. The sudden demand for paper plates soon cleaned out the stores. 2. {informal} To get rid of; remove; dismiss. The new mayor promised to clean the crooks out of the city government....
- Country and City – Деревня или город People are always wondering whether the country or the city is the ideal place to live. If there is one preference-which I take leave to make a conclusion-then it is the country rather than the city that provides people with optimal living conditions. There widespread testimonies for it and the primary ones are listed as […]...
- Значение идиомы rub elbows [rub elbows] also [rub shoulders] {v. phr.} To be in the same place ; meet and mix. City people and country people, oldand young, rub elbows at the horse show. On a visit to the UnitedNations Building in New York, you may rub elbows with people fromfaraway lands....