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1. Перевод слова linerLiner — лайнер Перевод слова Luxury liner — комфортабельный лайнер ocean liner — океанский лайнер passenger liner — пассажирский лайнер jet liner — реактивный лайнер cargo liner — грузовой лайнер He sailed around the world on a luxury Liner. Он плавал вокруг света на роскошный лайнер. The damaged Liner limped into New York. Поврежденный лайнер ... Читать далее...
2. Значение идиомы latch string[latch string] {n.} 1. A string that opens an old-fashioned door bylifting a small bar. The early settlers kept the latch stringoutside the door when they were working around the house, but at nightthey pulled it to the inside. 2. {informal} A warm welcome; afriendly greeting. — Used in such phrases as «the latch string ... Читать далее...
3. Значение идиомы on the string[on the string] or [on a string] {adv. phr.}, {informal} Under yourinfluence or control; obedient to every wish. The baby had hismother on a string. She was pretty and popular, with two or threeboys on the string all the time....
4. Значение идиомы string[string] See: FIRST STRING, LATCH STRING, ON THE STRING or ON ASTRING, PULL STRINGS, PURSE STRINGS, SHOE-STRING CATCH, TIED TO ONE’SMOTHER’S APRON STRINGS....
5. Значение идиомы string along[string along] {v.}, {informal} 1. To deceive; fool; lead ondishonestly. Mary was stringing John along for years but she didn’tmean to marry him. George told the new boy that he must alwayscall the teacher «Sir,» but the new boy soon saw that George wasstringing him along. Compare: ON A STRING. 2. To follow someone’sleadership; join ... Читать далее...
6. Перевод слова engineEngine — двигатель, мотор Перевод слова Barring engine — пусковой двигатель engine is dead — мотор заглох to decelerate the engine — сбрасывать обороты двигателя Gun the Engine! Давай газу! He got into the driving seat and started the Engine. Он сел за руль и завел двигатель. The Engine has burned out. Двигатель перегрелся....
7. Диалог на английском языке с переводом «Let’s get to the point»Janet Джанет Good afternoon Bob, isn’t it a lovely day? Добрый день Боб, чудесный денек, не правда ли? Bob Боб Yes, it is Janet! Да, Джанет, чудесный. Janet Джанет It is the kind of day when you want to go outside. В такие дни всегда хочется прогуляться. Bob Боб Janet, Let’s get to the point. ... Читать далее...
8. Значение идиомы first-string[first-string] {adj.}, {informal} 1. On the starting team or Ateam. He was the first-string quarterback. 2. Of the best quality;foremost. He was the least expensive of the city’s first-stringlawyers....
9. Значение идиомы pull out[pull out] {v. phr.} 1. To withdraw; leave unceremoniously. Thedefeated army hastily pulled out of the occupied territories. 2. Toleave. The train pulled out of Grand CentralStation just as the foreign students got there. 3. To remove byorder; evacuate. Napoleon pulled his beaten troops out of Russia....
10. Значение идиомы on the move[on the move] {adj.} or {adv. phr.} 1. Moving around from place toplace; in motion. It was a very cold day, and the teacher watchingthe playground kept on the move to stay warm. It was vacationtime, and the highways were full of families on the move. 2. Movingforward; going somewhere. The candidate promised that if ... Читать далее...
11. Значение идиомы something else[something else] {adj.}, {slang}, {informal} So good as to bebeyond description; the ultimate; stupendous. Janet Hopper is really something else....
12. Значение идиомы stand in awe of[stand in awe of] {v. phr.} To look upon with wonder; feel veryrespectful to. Janet always stands in awe of the superintendent. The soldier stood in awe to his officers....
13. Barry took a girl out on her first dateBarry took a girl out on her first date. When they pulled off into a secluded area around midnight, the girl said, «My mother told me to say no to everything.» «Well,» Barry said, «do you mind if I put my arm around you?» «No,» the girl replied. «Do you mind if I put my ... Читать далее...
14. Значение идиомы girl friend[girl friend] {n.}, {informal} 1. A female friend or companion. Jane is spending the night at her girlfriend’s house. 2. A boy’ssteady girl; the girl or woman partner in a love affair; girl;sweetheart. John is taking his girl friend to the dance. Contrast:BOYFRIEND....
15. Wooden back housesThis joke has been done 50 (yes, 50) years ago by my father-in-law. First, a little background: He lived in a small village, north-west of Quebec City along the St-Laurent river. In those days, toilets were located outside the house in what we call in good ol’ french canadian ‘becosse’, from ‘back house’ I think. ... Читать далее...
16. 35 People and an Irishman were in a 4 engine jumbo jet35 People and an Irishman were in a 4 engine jumbo jet heading over the Pacific Ocean, Suddenly, a Message is announced, «Ladies and Gentlemen Engine #2 has Died, We will be 30 mins late» «Damn!» Said the Irishman, 10 mins later, «I’m sorry people Engine #3 has died, We’ll be 1 hour late» 20 ... Читать далее...
17. Worries while flyingTwo statisticians were travelling in an airplane from LA to New York. About an hour into the flight, the pilot announced that they had lost an engine, but don’t worry, there are three left. However, instead of 5 hours it would take 7 hours to get to New York. A little later, he announced that ... Читать далее...
18. He’s drunk at the barOne night a police officer was staking out a particularly rowdy bar for possible DUI violations. At closing time, he saw a fellow stumble out of the bar, trip on the curb and try his keys on five different cars before he found his. The man sat in the front seat fumbling around with his ... Читать далее...
19. Значение идиомы chicken switch[chicken switch] {n.}, {slang}, {Space English} 1. The emergency eject button used by test pilots in fast and high flying aircraft by means of which they can parachute to safety if the engine fails; later adopted by astronauts in space capsules. Don’t pull the chicken switch, unless absolutely necessary. 2. The panic button; a panicky ... Читать далее...
20. Значение идиомы pull up[pull up] {v.} 1. To check the forward motion of; halt; stop. Hepulled up his horse at the gate. 2. To tell to stop doingsomething; say is doing wrong and must stop; scold. Jimtalked rudely to Mother, and Father pulled him up. Ann said in herreport that America was discovered in 1634, and the teacher ... Читать далее...
21. Значение идиомы pull up short[pull up short] {v. phr.} To suddenly stop. He pulled up shortin his red car at the corner when he saw a pregnant lady crossing. When Mark saw that he was hurting Jill’s feelings, he pulled up shortand started to talk about something entirely different....
22. Значение идиомы pull the rug out from under[pull the rug out from under] {v. phr.}, {informal} To withdrawsupport unexpectedly from; to spoil the plans of. Bill thought hewould be elected, but his friends pulled the rug out from under himand voted for Vin. We were planning a vacation, but the baby’sillness pulled the rug out from under us....
23. A man entered a restaurant and sat at the only open tableA man entered a restaurant and sat at the only open table. As he sat down, he knocked the spoon off the table with his elbow. A nearby waiter reached into his shirt pocket, pulled out a clean spoon, and set it on the table. The diner was impressed, and asked, «Do all the waiters ... Читать далее...
24. Значение идиомы lie to[lie to] {v.} Of a ship: To stay in one place facing against thewind; stop. Our ship will lie to outside the harbor untildaylight. Compare: LAY TO....
25. Значение идиомы working girl[working girl] {n.}, {slang} 1. Aprostitute. I didn’t know Roxanne was a working girl. 2. A girl, usually single, who supports herself by working in an honest job, suchas in an office, etc. The average working girl can’t afford such afancy car....
26. Getting Home Late from SchoolDad: Where have you been? Do you know what time it is? Caitlin: I’m sorry, Dad. I Lost track of time. Dad: Lost track of time? We’ve been Worried sick about you. You were Supposed to come Straight home after school. Caitlin: I know, but Janet was showing me something in her Locker when a ... Читать далее...
27. Значение идиомы pull down[pull down] {v.}, {informal} 1. To catch after a hard run. The outfielder pulled down a long drive to center field. 2. Toearn. Mr. Blake pulls down $500 a week. John pulled down an Ain algebra by studying hard. Compare: HAUL DOWN....
28. GIRL’S CONFESSIONGIRL’S CONFESSION The priest leaned closer to hear the girl’s confession. «So me and my cousin were alone in the house,» she continued, «and went up to my bedroom…» «Go on, my child,» said the priest gently. «I lay down on the bed and Joe got on top of me and put his hand on ... Читать далее...
29. Значение идиомы pull one’s teeth[pull one’s teeth] {v. phr.} To take power away from; makepowerless. The general pulled the teeth of the rebel army byblocking its ammunition supply line. The student governmentcouncil was so irresponsible that the principal pulled its teeth....
30. Значение идиомы through street[through street] {n.} 1. A street on which cars can move withoutstopping at intersections, but cars on streets crossing it have tostop at the intersection. You have to be especially carefulcrossing a through street. Mr. Jones stopped his car when he cameto the through street. He waited until there were no cars on it, anddrove ... Читать далее...
31. Значение идиомы home on[home on] or [home in on] {v.} To move toward a certain place byfollowing a signal or marker. The airplane homed in on the radiobeacon. The ship homed on the lights of New York harbor....
32. Значение идиомы French leave[French leave] {n.} The act of slipping away from a place secretlyand without saying good-bye to anyone. «It’s getting late,» Robwhispered to Janet. «Let’s take French leave and get out of here.»...
33. Значение идиомы pull through[pull through] {v.} 1. To help through; bring safely through adifficulty or sudden trouble; save. A generous loan showed thebank’s faith in Father and pulled him through the business trouble. 2. To recover from an illness or misfortune; conquer a disaster;escape death or failure. By a near-miracle, he pulled through afterthe smashup....
34. Значение идиомы bottle up[bottle up] {v.} 1. To hide or hold back; control. There was no understanding person to talk to, so Fred bottled up his unhappy feeling. 2. To hold in a place from which there is no escape; trap. Our warships bottled up the enemy fleet in the harbor....
35. This elderly woman passed a police van loading up the girlsThis elderly woman passed a police van loading up the girls from a local brothel, and as she passed by, she asked one girl what the lineup was for. the girl shrugged and said, jokingly, «cough drops» and snickered. Just then the cop approached the old gal and said, «What are you doing here, m’am?» ... Читать далее...
36. Значение идиомы drive-in[drive-in] {adj.} {n.} A kind of movie theater, fast food restaurant, or church, where the customers, spectators, or worshippers do not leave their automobiles but are served the food inside their cars, can watch a motion picture from inside their cars, or can participate in a religious service in their cars. Let’s not waste time ... Читать далее...
37. Значение идиомы high seas[high seas] {n. phr.} The open ocean, not the waters near thecoast. It was a big powerful liner built to sail on the high seas. The ships of every country have the right to sail on the highseas....
38. Перевод идиомы pin money, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: pin money Перевод: карманные деньги, деньги на мелкие расходы Пример: Janet used to earn pin money by painting signs. Джанет зарабатывала карманные деньги тем, что красила знаки....
39. The answer to the eternal questionA man was speeding down the highway, feeling secure in a gaggle of cars all traveling at the same speed. However, as they passed a speed trap, he got nailed with an infrared speed detector and was pulled over. The officer handed him the citation, received his signature and was about to walk away when ... Читать далее...
40. Charged for speedingA man was speeding down a Alabama highway, feeling secure in a gaggle of cars all traveling at the same speed. However, as they passed a speed trap, he got nailed with an infrared speed detector and was pulled over. The officer handed him the citation, received his signature and was about to walk away ... Читать далее...