Значение идиомы in the prime of life

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1. Перевод слова primePrime — начало, первоначальный; расцвет, лучшее время Перевод слова Prime cause — первоначальная причина, первопричина the prime postulate of his theory — исходное положение в его теории in the prime of the life — в расцвете сил prime grade — высшее качество The police will see me as the Prime suspect. Полиция будет считать меня ... Читать далее...
2. Перевод слова productiveProductive — продуктивный, производственный, плодовитый Перевод слова Productive relations — производственные отношения productive influence — благотворное влияние productive imagination — творческая фантазия I am most Productive in the morning. Наиболее эффективно я работаю утром. Love is not always Productive of felicity. Любовь не всегда приносит блаженство. How can we shunt the talks onto more Productive ... Читать далее...
3. Значение идиомы life[life] See: BETWEEN LIFE AND DEATH, BIG AS LIFE, CAT HAS NINELIVES, CHARMED LIFE, COME ALIVE OT COME TO LIFE, FACTS OF LIFE, FORDEAR LIFE, FOR THE LIFE OF ONE, LEAD A DOG’S LIFE, NIGHT LIFE, NOT ONYOUR LIFE OR ONE’S LIFE, TAKE ONE’S LIFE IN ONE’S HANDS, TIME OF ONE’SLIFE, YOU BET or YOU ... Читать далее...
4. Значение идиомы big as life[big as life] or [large as life] {adj. phr.} 1. or [life-size] The same size as the living person or thing. The statue of Jefferson was big as life. The characters on the screen were life-size. 2. or [big as life and twice as natural] {informal} In person; real and living. I had not seen ... Читать далее...
5. Значение идиомы time of one’s life[time of one’s life] {n. phr.} A very happy or wonderful time. John had the time of his life at the party. I could see that shewas having the time of her life....
6. Перевод слова lifeLife — жизнь, живое существо Перевод слова A life for a life — жизнь за жизнь the origin of life — происхождение жизни how many lives were lost? — сколько людей погибло? Why risk your Life? Зачем рисковать своей жизнью? She took her own Life. Она покончила жизнь самоубийством. He lived a sad Life. Жизнь ... Читать далее...
7. Значение идиомы That’s the story of my life[That’s the story of my life…] Usually spoken when something goeswrong. I spent seven years writing a novel, but no publisher wantsto accept it. That’s the story of my life....
8. Значение идиомы charmed life[charmed life] {n.} A life often saved from danger; a life full of lucky escapes. He was in two airplane accidents, but he had a charmed life. During the war a bullet knocked the gun out of his hand, but he had a charmed life....
9. Значение идиомы not on your life[not on your life] {adv. phr.}, {informal} Certainly not; not ever;not for any reason. — Used for emphasis. I wouldn’t drive a carwith brakes like that — not on your life. Did he thank me for myadvice? Not on your life....
10. Значение идиомы dog’s life[dog’s life] {n. phr.} A life of misery, poverty, and unhappiness. Diogenes, the Greek philosopher, lived a dog’s life inside an empty barrel....
11. Значение идиомы for dear life[for dear life] {adv. phr.} As though afraid of losing your life. He was running for dear life toward town. When the horse began torun, she held on for dear life....
12. Значение идиомы between life and death[between life and death] {adv. phr.} In danger of dying or being killed; with life or death possible. He held on to the mountain side between life and death while his friends went to get help. The little sick girl lay all night between life and death until her fever was gone....
13. Значение идиомы lead a dog’s life[lead a dog’s life] {v. phr.}, {informal} To live a hard life, workhard, and be treated unkindly. A new college student of long agoled a dog’s life....
14. Значение идиомы past one’s peak[past one’s peak] {adj. phr.} No longer as strong, efficient, orable as one once was, usually because of advanced age and decreasedability. He used to be a terrific athlete but we’re afraid he ispast his peak....
15. Значение идиомы all walks of life[all walks of life] {n. phr.} All socioeconomic groups; all professions and lines of work. A good teacher has to be able to communicate with students from all walks of life. A clever politician doesn’t alienate people from any walk of life....
16. Значение идиомы of one’s life[of one’s life] {adj. phr.} The best or worst; greatest. — Usuallydescribing a time or effort. At Disneyland, Tommy had the time ofhis life. His race for the presidency was the political fight ofhis life....
17. Значение идиомы within an inch of one’s life[within an inch of one’s life] {adv. phr.} Until you are almostdead; near to dying. The bear clawed the hunter within an inch ofhis life. Often used after «to». The prize fighter was beaten towithin an inch of his life....
18. Значение идиомы facts of life[facts of life] {n. phr.} 1. The truth which we should know aboutsex, marriage, and births. His father told him the facts of lifewhen he was old enough. 2. The truths one learns about people andtheir good and bad habits of life, work or play. As a cub reporterhe would learn the facts of life ... Читать далее...
19. Значение идиомы life of Riley[life of Riley] {n. phr.}, {informal} A soft easy life; pleasant orrich way of living. He’s living the life of Riley. He doesn’t haveto work anymore. Compare: BED OF ROSES, IN CLOVER, LIVE HIGH OFF THEHOG....
20. Значение идиомы take one’s life in one’s hands[take one’s life in one’s hands] {v. phr.} To face great danger ortake great risk. Driving that car with those worn tires would betaking your life in your hands. He took his life in his hands whenhe tried to capture the wild horse....
21. Значение идиомы walk of life[walk of life] {n. phr.} Way of living; manner in which peoplelive. Many rich people have yachts; people in their walk of lifecan afford them. The banker did not want his son to marry a girlin a different walk of life. People from every walk of life enjoytelevision. Compare: THE TRACKS....
22. Значение идиомы over the hill[over the hill] {adj.}, {informal} Past one’s prime; unable tofunction as one used to; senile. Poor Mr. Jones is sure not like heused to be; well, he’s over the hill....
23. Значение идиомы lay down one’s life[lay down one’s life] {v. phr.} To sacrifice one’s life for a causeor person; suffer martyrdom. The early Christians often laid downtheir lives for their faith....
24. Значение идиомы life of the party[life of the party] {n. phr.} A person who makes things enjoyableor interesting for a group of people. Bill is the life of the partyat school. He is always making us laugh....
25. Перевод идиомы life of Riley, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: life of Riley Идиома: life of Riley разг. Перевод: беззаботная, легкая, райская жизнь Пример: My father has been leading the life of Riley since he retired from his job. Мой отец ведет беззаботную жизнь с тех пор, как ушел на пенсию с работы....
26. Перевод слова peakPeak — пик, максимум Перевод слова Peak capacity — предельная мощность to carry peak load — покрывать пик нагрузки here the high peaks begin to rise from the plain — а здесь уже кончается равнина и поднимаются высокие горы He’s past his Peak as a tennis player. Пик его теннисной карьеры уже позади. Sales Peaked ... Читать далее...
27. Значение идиомы get lost[get lost] {v. phr.}, {slang} Go away! — Used as a command. Getlost! I want to study. John told Bert to get lost. Compare: DROPDEAD....
28. Значение идиомы lose track[lose track] {v. phr.} To forget about something; not stayinformed; fail to keep a count or record. What’s the score now? I’ve lost track. — Usually used with «of». Mary lost track of herfriends at camp after summer was over. John lost track of themoney he spent at the circus. Compare: OUT OF TOUCH. Contrast: ... Читать далее...
29. Перевод идиомы run for one’s life, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: run for one’s life Перевод: убегать, спасаться, чтобы выжить Пример: I ran for my life when I met the bear on the camping trip. Я спасся бегом, когда во время похода встретил медведя....
30. Значение идиомы new lease on life[new lease on life] {n. phr.} A new chance to live; an improvedmanner of living. After his illness and his retirement, living inHawaii was a new lease on life....
31. Перевод идиомы get the shock of one’s life, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: get the shock of one’s life Перевод: испытать сильнейший шок, удивление Пример: I got the shock of my life when I saw my teacher on TV. Я был крайне потрясен, когда увидел своего учителя по телевизору....
32. Перевод идиомы for the life of one, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: for the life of one Перевод: хоть убей, как бы ни старался Пример: For the life of me I could not remember where I put my house keys. Хоть убей, я не помню, куда я положил ключи от дома....
33. Перевод идиомы walk of life, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: walk of life Перевод: слой общества, сфера деятельности Пример: People from every walk of life came to the concert in the park. Люди всех слоев общества пришли на концерт в парке....
34. Перевод идиомы the time of one’s life, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: the time of one’s life Перевод: очень хорошее время Пример: My cousin had the time of her life when she went to Rome last summer. Когда прошлым летом моя двоюродная сестра ездила в Рим, это было лучшее время в ее жизни....
35. Перевод идиомы never in one’s life, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: never in one’s life Перевод: что-либо, что никогда не происходило в жизни кого-либо Пример: I have never in my life seen such a strange person. Никогда в своей жизни я не видел такого странного человека....
36. Перевод идиомы life of the party, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: life of the party Перевод: душа компании, душа общества Пример: My friend is the life of the party and everybody loves to see her. Моя подруга — душа компании, и всем нравится с ней видеться....
37. Значение идиомы bring on[bring on] {v.} To result in; cause; produce. The murder of Archduke Franz Ferdinand in the summer of 1914 brought on the First World War. Spinal meningitis brought on John’s deafness when he was six years old. Reading in a poor light may bring on a headache....
38. Значение идиомы poor-mouth[poor-mouth] {v.} To be constantly complaining about one’s poverty;keep saying how one cannot afford the better things in life. UncleJack indulges in an awful lot of poor-mouthing, but we know that hehas half a million dollars stashed away in a secret savings account....
39. Значение идиомы in behalf of[in behalf of] or [on behalf of] {prep.}, {formal} 1. In place of;as a representative of; for. John accepted the championship awardon behalf of the team. 2. As a help to; for the good of. Theminister worked hard all his life in behalf of the poor. Compare: INONE’S BEHALF IN ONE’S FAVOR....
40. Значение идиомы down and out[down and out] {adj. phr.} Without money; without a job or home; broke. Poor Sam lost his job after his wife had left him; he is really down and out....