Значение идиомы insofar as

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1. Перевод слова extentExtent — мера, степень, предел, протяженность Перевод слова We were able to see the full extent of the park — нам удалось осмотреть всю территорию парка to the full extent — в полной мере the extent of power — пределы власти They occupied only a small Extent of England. Они захватили только малую часть Англии. ... Читать далее...
2. Перевод идиомы to a great extent / to a large extent, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: to a great extent / to a large extent Перевод: главным образом; в основном; в значительной степени Пример: To a great extent everybody in the town has been informed of the new parking regulations. Почти всех в городе предупредили о новых правилах дорожного движения....
3. Значение идиомы in great measure[in great measure] {adv. phr.} To a great extent; largely. TheJapanese attack on Hawaii was in great measure a contributing factorto President Roosevelt’s decision to enter World War II. Compare: TOA LARGE EXTENT....
4. Перевод идиомы to some extent, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: to some extent Перевод: в некоторой степени, частично Пример: My answer to the professor’s question was correct to some extent but in general it was not what the professor wanted. В некоторой степени мой ответ профессору был правильным, но в целом он был не тем, что хотел услышать профессор....
5. 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....
6. Значение идиомы keep one’s nose to the grindstone[keep one’s nose to the grindstone] or [have one’s nose to thegrindstone] or [hold one’s nose to the grindstone] {v. phr.},{informal} To work hard all the time; keep busy with boring ortiresome work. Sarah keeps her nose to the grindstone and saves asmuch as possible to start her own business....
7. 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....
8. 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....
9. 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....
10. 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....
11. 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....
12. 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 ... Читать далее...
13. Значение идиомы live and learn[live and learn] You learn more new things the longer you live; youlearn by experience. — A proverb. «Live and learn,» said Mother. «Inever knew that the Indians once had a camp where our house is.» Janet made her new dress from cheap cloth, and when she washed it, itshrank and was too little. Live ... Читать далее...
14. Значение идиомы get wise[get wise] {v. phr.}, {slang} To learn about something kept secretfrom you; become alert. One girl pretended to be sick on gym dayswhen she had athletics, until the teacher got wise and made her goanyway. — Often used with «to». The boys got wise to Jack’sfondness for bubble gum. If you don’t get wise to ... Читать далее...
15. Значение идиомы fall behind[fall behind] {v.} To go slower than others and be far behind them. When the campers took a hike in the woods, two boys fell behind andgot lost. Frank’s lessons were too hard for him, and he soon fellbehind the rest of the class. Mary was not promoted because shedreamed too much and fell behind ... Читать далее...
16. 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....
17. 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 ... Читать далее...
18. 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....
19. Значение идиомы ahead of the game[ahead of the game] {adv. or adj. phr.}, {informal} 1. In a position of advantage; winning ; ahead ; making it easier to win or succeed. The time you spend studying when you are in school will put you ahead of the game in college. After Tom sold his papers, he was $5 ahead of ... Читать далее...
20. 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....
21. 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....
22. 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 ... Читать далее...
23. 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....
24. 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, ... Читать далее...
25. 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 ... Читать далее...
26. 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 ... Читать далее...
27. Значение идиомы learn by rote[learn by rote] {v. phr.} To blindly memorize what was taughtwithout thinking about it. If you learn a subject by rote, it willbe difficult to say anything original about it....
28. Перевод слова learnLearn — учиться, изучать Перевод слова To learn English — изучать английский язык to learn to swim — учиться плавать to learn by heart — учить наизусть to learn the good news — узнавать хорошие новости She is Learning to drive. Она учится водить машину. She’ll just have to Learn to live with it. Ей ... Читать далее...
29. Значение идиомы in a way[in a way] {adv. phr.} 1. also {informal} [in a kind of way] or{informal} [in a sort of way] To a certain extent; a little; somewhat. I like Jane in a way, but she is very proud. Compare: AFTER AFASHION, MORE OR LESS. 2. In one thing. In a way, this book iseasier: it is ... Читать далее...
30. Значение идиомы as far as[as far as] or [so far as] {adv. phr.} 1. To the degree or amount that; according to what, how much, or how far. John did a good job as far as he went, but he did not finish it. So far as the weather is concerned, I do not think it matters. As far ... Читать далее...
31. 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 ... Читать далее...
32. Значение идиомы to one’s heart’s content[to one’s heart’s content] {adv. phr.} To the extent of one’swishes; one’s complete satisfaction. There is a wonderful smallrestaurant nearby where you can eat to your heart’s content....
33. Перевод идиомы learn to live with something, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: learn to live with something Перевод: научиться приспосабливаться к чему-либо неприятному, болезненному Пример: My mother and father must learn to live with not having a supermarket next door to them. Мои мать с отцом должны привыкать к тому, что рядом с ними нет супермаркета....
34. 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. ... Читать далее...
35. Значение идиомы burn one’s fingers[burn one’s fingers] {v. phr.}, {informal} To get in trouble doing something and fear to do it again; learn caution through an unpleasant experience. He had burned his fingers in the stock market once, and didn’t want to try again. Some people can’t be told; they have to burn their fingers to learn....
36. My BiographyThe topic that is given to me is «My biography». It sounds too meaningfull. It means something very important. I am sorry to say that there is little to speak about my short past life. I am too young to have my own family, I am not married yet. My name is Vitaly. My last ... Читать далее...
37. Значение идиомы in part[in part] {adv. phr.} To some extent; partly; not wholly. — Oftenused with «large» or «small». We planted the garden in pan withflowers. But in large part we planted vegetables. Tom was only insmall part responsible....
38. Значение идиомы later on[later on] {adv.} Later; not now. Finish your lessons. Later on, we may have a surprise. Bill couldn’t stand on his head whenschool started, but later on he learned how....
39. Значение идиомы backward and forward[backward and forward] or [backwards and forwards] {adv. phr.} To the full extent; in all details; thoroughly; completely. He understood automobile engines backwards and forwards. He knew basketball rules backwards and forwards. I explained matters to him so that he understood backwards and forwards how it was....
40. School Life — Школьная жизнь (1)I am a pupil of the 11-th form, I study at school number 9. I would like to tell your about our school life. I go to school five days a week. Our classes start at 8 o’clock a. m. and last till 3 o’clock p. m. So we have 6 or 7 lessons a ... Читать далее...