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1. Перевод слова postcardPostcard — открытка Перевод слова Postcard land — живописная страна postcard beauty — красотка с открытки on receipt of a postcard — по получении открытки He said, «Kaye, what’s on the front of the Postcard?» Он сказал: «Что изображено на открытке, Кей?» Please write down your name and address on a Postcard. Напишите, пожалуйста, свое ... Читать далее...
2. Перевод слова writingWriting — письменность, почерк; письменный Перевод слова In writing — в письменной форме to commit to writing — записать; изложить на бумаге cuneiform writing — клинопись writing desk — письменный стол I can’t read your Writing. Я не могу разобрать твой почерк. Pardon my disordered Writing. Извините за мое сумбурное письмо. His mode of Writing ... Читать далее...
3. Перевод слова commitCommit — совершать (правонарушение, плохой поступок); фиксировать Перевод слова To commit suicide — покончить жизнь самоубийством to commit error — допускать ошибку to commit a crime — совершить преступление I Commit myself to your care. Полагаюсь на вашу заботу обо мне. She had no motive to Commit the crime. У нее не было мотивов совершать ... Читать далее...
4. Перевод идиомы commit something to memory, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: commit something to memory Перевод: запомнить, заучить что-либо Пример: I worked hard to commit the names to memory. Я сильно старался запомнить имена....
5. Значение идиомы public-address system[public-address system] {n.} A set of devices for making aspeaker’s voice louder so that he can be heard by more people. Thepublic-address system broke down during the senator’s speech. Thenews was announced over the public-address system....
6. Значение идиомы rattle off[rattle off] or [reel off] {v.} To say quickly without having tostop to think; recite easily and rapidly. When Roger was seven hecould rattle off the names of all the states in alphabetical order. Joan memorized the «Gettysburg Address» so well that she could reelit off. We asked the waitress what flavors of ice cream ... Читать далее...
7. Значение идиомы write up[write up] {v.} 1. To write the story of; describe in writing; givea full account of. Reporters from many newspapers are here to writeup the game. The magazine is writing up the life of thePresident. 2. To put something thought or talked about into writing;finish writing. John took notes of what the teachersaid in class ... Читать далее...
8. Writing a PostcardI was on vacation in Yosemite and I decided to send a Postcard to my friend, Elaine, who was on her own vacation in Europe. … Dear Elaine, I Arrived safely two days ago and I’m Having the time of my life. I met some nice people here and we’ve been Keeping each other company. ... Читать далее...
9. Ошибки, совершаемые при употреблении времени Future Simple в английском языкеНаиболее распространенные ошибки Неправильно Правильно Перевод Объяснение «The phone’s ringing.»OK, I’m going to answer it.» Ok. I’ll answer it. Хорошо, я возьму. Если решение о действии принимается в момент речи, используется Will / Will not . I’m sure he is going to help you. I’m sure he Will help you. Я уверен, что он тебе ... Читать далее...
10. Значение идиомы cover ground[cover ground] or [cover the ground] {v. phr.} 1. To go a distance; travel. Mr. Rogers likes to travel in planes, because they cover ground so quickly. 2. {informal} To move over an area at a speed that is pleasing; move quickly over a lot of ground. The new infielder really covers the ground at ... Читать далее...
11. Перевод слова addressAddress — адрес, речь, обращение Перевод слова To address an envelope — написать на конверте адрес temporary address — временное место жительства to give an address — выступить с речью He Addressed an audience of 10,000 supporters. Он выступил перед аудиторией в 10000 сторонников. She turned to Address the man on her left. Она повернулась, ... Читать далее...
12. Перевод слова EuropeEurope — Европа Перевод слова Western Europe — Западная Европа Eastern Europe — Восточная Европа Council of Europe — Европейский совет Europe witnessed many wars. Европа не раз была ареной войн. The war was watched by all Europe. Вся Европа внимательно следила за ходом войны. Europe, in breathless suspense, awaited the issue. Европа, затаив дыхание, ... Читать далее...
13. Значение идиомы run up[run up] {v. phr.} 1. To add to the amount of; increase. Karlran up a big bill at the bookstore. 2. To put together or makehastily; sew quickly together. Jill ran up a costume for the partyon her sewing machine. 3. To pull upward on a rope; put up quickly. The pirates ran up the ... Читать далее...
14. Значение идиомы writer’s cramp[writer’s cramp] {n.} Pain in the fingers or hand caused by toomuch writing. Holding your pencil too tightly for too long oftengives you writer’s cramp. Often used humorously to stress the ideathat you have been doing a lot of writing. By the time Maryfinished her Christmas cards she complained of writer’s cramp....
15. Значение идиомы be up to no good[be up to no good] {v. phr.}, {informal} To be plotting and conniving to commit some illegal act or crime. «Let’s hurry!» Susan said to her husband. «It’s dark here and those hoodlums obviously are up to no good.»...
16. Значение идиомы speak out of turn[speak out of turn] {v. phr.} To say something tactless; commit anindiscretion. You spoke out of turn in criticizing Aunt Hermione’sold furniture; she considers herself quite a connoisseur on thesubject....
17. Значение идиомы gross out[gross out] {v.}, {slang} To commit a vulgar act; to repel someoneby saying a disgusting or vulgar thing. You are going to gross outpeople if you continue talking like that....
18. Значение идиомы go through[go through] {v.} 1. To examine or think about carefully; search. I went through the papers looking for Jane’s letter. Mother wentthrough the drawer looking for the sweater. Syn.: GO OVER. 2. Toexperience; suffer; live through. Frank went through many dangersduring the war. 3. To do what you are supposed to do; do what youpromised. ... Читать далее...
19. A young female teacher was giving an assignmentA young female teacher was giving an assignment to her Grade 6 class one day. It was a large assignment so she started writing high up on the chalkboard. Suddenly there was a giggle from one of the boys in the class. She quickly turned and asked, «What’s so funny Pat?» «Well teacher, I just ... Читать далее...
20. Значение идиомы take to[take to] {v.} 1. To go to or into; get yourself quickly to. — Often used in the imperative. Take to the hills! The bandits arecoming! We took to the woods during the day so no one would seeus. Take to the boats! The ship is sinking. We stopped at ahotel for the night but ... Читать далее...
21. Значение идиомы look after[look after] also [see after] {v.} To watch over; attend to. John’s mother told him to look after his younger brother. When hewent to Europe, Mr. Jenkins left his son to see after the business. Syn.: TAKE CARE OF. Compare: LOOK OUT....
22. Значение идиомы express oneself[express oneself] {v. phr.} To say what you think or feel; put yourthoughts or feelings into words by speaking or writing. The boyexpressed himself well in debate. The mayor expressed himself asopposed to any borrowing....
23. Значение идиомы on end[on end] {adj. phr.} Seemingly endless. — Used with plural nouns oftime. Judy spent hours on end writing and rewriting her essay. During July and August there was no rain for weeks on end....
24. Good advicesOLD telephone directories make ideal personal address books. Simply cross out the names and address of people you don’t know. FOOL other drivers into thinking you have an expensive car phone by holding an old TV or video remote control up to your ear and occasionally swerving across the road and mounting the curb. LOSE ... Читать далее...
25. Значение идиомы jump at[jump at] {v.} To take or accept quickly and gladly. Johnnyjumped at the invitation to go swimming with his brother. Compare:TAKE UP....
26. Значение идиомы have one’s fill[have one’s fill] {v. phr.} To be satisfied; be surfeited; beoverindulged. Howard says he’s had his fill of expensive golftournaments in Europe....
27. Значение идиомы keep in touch with[keep in touch with] {v. phr.} To remain in communication with;maintain contact with. Don’t forget to keep in touch, either byletter or phone, when you’re in Europe!...
28. Значение идиомы die is cast[die is cast] {v. phr.}, {literary} To make an irrevocable decision. Everything was ready for the invasion of Europe, the die had been cast, and there was no turning back now....
29. Значение идиомы chum around with[chum around with] {v. phr.} 1. To be close friends with someone. They have been chumming around with one another for quite some time. 2. To travel around with someone. Jack is planning to chum around with Tim in Europe this summer....
30. Значение идиомы do one’s worst[do one’s worst] {v. phr.} To do one’s utmost by resorting to every foul means possible. Hitler did his worst to drive out the Allied invasion from Europe, but he failed....
31. Значение идиомы have one’s cake and eat it too[have one’s cake and eat it too] {v. phr.} To enjoy two oppositeadvantages. You can either spend your money going to Europe or saveit for a down payment on a house, but you can’t do both. That would behaving your cake and eating it, too....
32. Значение идиомы old country[old country] {n. phr.} Primarily Europe, but also any countryother than the United States where one originally came from. Al’swife was born in Chicago but Al himself is from the old country, Ireland....
33. Значение идиомы time off[time off] {n. phr.} A period of release from work. If I hadsome time off this afternoon, I would finish writing the letters Ipromised to my family....
34. Значение идиомы slip of the pen[slip of the pen] {n. phr.} The mistake of writing somethingdifferent from what you should or what you planned. That was a slipof the pen. I meant to write September, not November. I wish youwould forget it. That was a slip of the pen....
35. Значение идиомы at a premium[at a premium] {adv. phr.} At a high price due to special circumstances. When his father died, Fred flew to Europe at a premium because he had no chance to buy a less expensive ticket....
36. Значение идиомы no frills[no frills] {n. phr.} A firm or product that offers no extras; ageneric product that carries no expensive label. We went on a nofrills trip to Europe with few luxuries....
37. Значение идиомы to the letter[to the letter] {adv. phr.} With nothing done wrong or left undone;exactly; precisely. He carried out his orders to the letter. When writing a test you should follow the instructions to theletter. Compare: TO A T....
38. Значение идиомы hot rod[hot rod] {n.}, {informal} An older automobile changed so that itcan gain speed quickly and go very fast. Hot rods are used by youngpeople especially in drag racing....
39. Значение идиомы for fear of[for fear of] {adv. phr.} Because of being afraid of something; onaccount of being scared. Dave refuses to go to Europe for fear ofan airplane crash and for fear of a shipwreck....
40. Arkansas Mother Writes Her SonARKANSAS MOTHER WRITES HER SON Dearest Redneck Son, I’m writing this slow because I know you can’t read fast. We don’t live where we did when you left home. Your dad read in the newspaper that most accidents happen within 20 miles from your home, so we moved. I won’t be able to send you ... Читать далее...