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1. Christopher Columbus 300-400 years ago a big part of the world was remaining unknown. But now there seems little more to explore, the wild north was conquered, the jungle was conquered too. And it seems that all the pages of the great book called “The Earth” has been filled in, but exploration still goes on. In the […]...
2. The Discovery of America – Открытие Америки (1) America was founded by Columbus in 1492. Columbus fled to this country because of persecution by Ferdinand and Isabella, who refused to believe the world was round. Before Columbus reached America he cried “Ceylon! Ceylon!” because he wanted to see India. When he arrived, he cried again. This time he cried “I have found it!” […]...
3. Discovery Топик Открытие Америки рассказывает о Кристофоре Колумбе, которого считают первооткрывателем Америки. Но так Колумба можно назвать с оговорками, но именно экспедиции Колумба впервые сделали сведения о землях на западе всеобщим достоянием и положили начало колонизации Америки европейцами. Заручившись поддержкой королевы Изабеллы и короля Фердинанда (Католических королей Испании), Колумб на 3-х кораблях 9 сентября 1492 года […]...
4. Перевод слова farther Farther – отдаленный, дальнейший, далее Перевод слова He moved farther away – он отодвинулся подальше I can suffer no farther – я не могу больше страдать at a farther stage of development – на более поздней стадии развития It’s Farther away than I’d thought. Это гораздо дальше, чем я думала. How much Farther do we […]...
5. The Discovery of America В топике Открытие Америки описывается, как в 1942 году Христофор Колумб открыл новый континент. Отправившись из Испании в далекое плавание в поисках Индии, Колумб, неожиданно для себя открыл Новый свет, названный впоследствии “Америкой”. Christopher Columbus discovered America in 1492. He was born in Italy. His father and both grandfathers were cloth makers. Columbus was a […]...
6. Значение идиомы sail into [sail into] {v.}, {informal} 1. To attack with great strength;begin hitting hard. George grabbed a stick and sailed into thedog. Compare: LAY INTO, PITCH INTO. 2. To scold or criticize veryhard. The coach really sailed into Bob for dropping the pass. Syn.: BAWL OUT, LAY INTO....
7. Jumping Through EULA Hoops “Unconscionable” is a legal term used to void contracts that are unfair to one party because of the other party’s superior bargaining power. By my reading, that makes end-user license agreements (EULAs) unenforceable. Ten years ago, when I was working at a different technology magazine, I wrote a column about the growing power of end […]...
8. Значение идиомы canned laughter [canned laughter] {n.}, {informal} The sounds of laughter heard on certain television programs that were obviously not recorded in front of a live audience and are played for the benefit of the audience from a stereo track to underscore the funny points. “How can there be an audience in this show when it is taking […]...
9. The Celebrated Jumping Frog of Calaveras County на английском языке писателя Mark Twain In compliance with the request of a friend of mine, who wrote me from the East, I called on good-natured, garrulous old Simon Wheeler, and inquired after my friend’s friend, Leonidas W. Smiley, as requested to do, and I hereunto append the result. I have a lurking suspicion that Leonidas W. Smiley is a myth; […]...
10. Christopher Columbus – Христофор Колумб Christopher Columbus was the person who discovered America in 1492. He was the son of a poor Italian weaver. From his early childhood Columbus was interested in big ships. One day he went off to sea and then made lots of voyages. The seamen of that time didn’t sail far as they knew little of […]...
11. Chris Columbus Directed Home Alone Instead of Christmas Vacation Because He Met Chevy Chase James Hughes, son of the legendary writer and director John Hughes, put together an oral history of Home Alone for Chicago magazine. In it, he reveals how the film ultimately found its director, Chris Columbus. After directing the 1988 flop Heartbreak Hotel, Columbus was worried about finding a new directing gig. Which is part of […]...
12. Значение идиомы into line [into line] {adv. phr.} 1. Into agreement. The department’sspending was brought into line with the budget. 2. Under control. Independent congressmen were brought into line by warnings that jobsfor their friends would be kept back. The players who had brokentraining rules fell into line when the coach warned them that theywould he put off the […]...
13. Перевод слова afraid Afraid – испуганный, боящийся Перевод слова To be afraid of smth. – бояться чего-л. to make afraid – пугать to be half afraid – опасаться Don’t be Afraid to ask for help. Не бойтесь просить о помощи. I’m Afraid you’re wrong. Я боюсь, что вы неправы. I’m Afraid I’ve overdone the vegetables. Кажется, я переварил […]...
14. Перевод слова dangerous Dangerous – опасный, рискованный Перевод слова Dangerous silence – зловещее молчание dangerous to health – опасный для здоровья dangerous weapon – грозное оружие He often drives at Dangerous speeds. Он часто ездит на огромной скорости. Delays are Dangerous. Промедления опасны. The feelings are Dangerous guides. Чувства – опасные советчики. Происхождение слова dangerous Образовано от существительного...
15. Значение идиомы bad trip [bad trip] {n.}, {slang}, {also used colloquially} A disturbing or frightening experience, such as terrifying hallucinations, while under the influence of drugs; hence, by colloquial extension any bad experience in general. Why’s John’s face so distorted? – He had a bad trip. How was your math exam? – Don’t mention it; it was a bad […]...
16. Значение идиомы round trip [round trip] {n.} A return trip; passage to a place and back. The ticket agent explained that a ticket for a round trip to Hawaiiat certain times of the year may cost less than a one-way ticketduring the high season....
17. Значение идиомы afraid of one’s shadow [afraid of one’s shadow] {adj. phr.}, {informal} Scared of small or imaginary things; very easily frightened; jumpy; nervous. Mrs. Smith won’t stay alone in her house at night; she is afraid of her own shadow. Johnny cries whenever he must say hello to an adult; he is afraid of his own shadow....
18. Значение идиомы launch window [launch window] {n.}, {Space English}, {informal} 1. A period oftime when the line-up of planets, Sun, and Moon are such as to makefavorable conditions for a specific space launch. The mission wascanceled until the next launch window which will be exactly six weeksfrom today. 2. A favorable time for starting some kind of ambitiousadventure. My […]...
19. Значение идиомы brave it out [brave it out] {v. phr.} To endure something difficult or dangerous through to the end; keep on through trouble or danger. It was a dangerous ocean crossing in wartime, but captain and crew braved it out....
20. Weight Control Here’s the guide to calorie-burning activities and the number of calories per hour they consume. Beating around the bush. . . . . . . . .75 Jumping to conclusions. . . . . . . . 100 Climbing the walls. . . . . . . . . . 150 Swallowing your pride. . […]...
21. The Discovery of America – Открытие Америки (2) Christopher Columbus discovered America in 1492. He was born in Italy. His father and both grandfathers were cloth makers. Columbus was a seaman and made many sea voyages. Most people in Columbus’s days thought that the earth was flat and they did not believe that beyond the Atlantic Ocean lay India. In 1492 the King […]...
22. Значение идиомы sail through [sail through] {v. phr.} To conclude easily and rapidly;finish something. The bright young man sailed through the bar examin record time....
23. Перевод слова arrive Arrive – прибывать, приезжать Перевод слова To arrive at a station – прибывать на станцию to arrive in a country – прибывать, приезжать в страну to arrive on foot – приходить пешком to arrive at the age of seventy – дожить до семидесяти лет When her wedding day Arrived, she was really nervous. Когда наступил […]...
24. A hungry lion was roaming through the jungle A hungry lion was roaming through the jungle looking for something to eat. He came across two men. One was sitting under a tree and reading a book; the other was typing away on his typewriter. The lion quickly pounced on the man reading the book and devoured him. Even the king of the jungle […]...
25. Перевод идиомы take a trip, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: take a trip Перевод: отправиться в поездку, путешествие Пример: We plan to take a trip to Italy in November. Мы собираемся отправиться в Италию в ноябре....
26. Перевод идиомы arrive on the scene / arrive at the scene, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: arrive on the scene / arrive at the scene Перевод: появиться где-либо, прибыть куда-либо Пример: When the fire department arrived on the scene the fire was finished. Когда пожарная бригада прибыла, огонь уже потух....
27. Перевод слова America America – Америка Перевод слова Equinoctial America – экваториальная Америка on a visit to South America – во время посещения Южной Америки bank america – американский банк The idea came from America. Идея пришла из Америки. New-York is the gateway to America. Нью-Йорк – ворота в Америку....
28. Перевод слова west West – запад, к западу, на запад Перевод слова Geographic west – географический запад to travel west – ехать на запад west of Moscow – к западу от Москвы The route lay to the West. Дорога простиралась на запад. The route then heads West over Gerrick Moor. Затем маршрут вел на запад через Gerrick Moor. […]...
29. Перевод слова trip Trip – поездка, путешествие, экскурсия Перевод слова Pleasure trip – увеселительная поездка business trip – деловая поездка, командировка to arrange a trip – организовать поездку He Trips every weekend. Он устраивает экскурсии каждые выходные. We decided to delay the Trip. Мы решили отложить поездку. Our Trip was smooth and uneventful. Наша поездка прошла гладко, без […]...
30. Значение идиомы keep one’s chin up [keep one’s chin up] {v. phr.} To be brave; be determined; facetrouble with courage. He didn’t think that he would ever get out ofthe jungle alive, but he kept his chin up. Compare: KEEP A STIFFUPPER LIP....
31. Значение идиомы a little knowledge is a dangerous thing [a little knowledge is a dangerous thing] {literary} A person who knows a little about something may think he knows it all and make bad mistakes. – A proverb. John has read a book on driving a car and now he thinks he can drive. A little knowledge is a dangerous thing....
32. Перевод идиомы armed and dangerous, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: armed and dangerous Перевод: вооружен и опасен (обычно употребляется по отношению к преступнику) Пример: The criminal was armed and dangerous when the police arrested him. Преступник был вооружен, когда полиция арестовала его....
33. Значение идиомы sail close to the wind [sail close to the wind] {v. phr.} To be on the borderline betweenlegality and illegality. The wealthy tycoon sailed close to thewind during Prohibition....
34. Значение идиомы horse around [horse around] {v.}, {slang} To join in rough teasing; play around. They were a hunch of sailors on shore leave, horsing around wherethere were girls and drinks. John horsed around with the dog for awhile when he came in from school....
35. The Discovery of America – Открытие Америки Christopher Columbus discovered America in 1492. He was born in Italy. His father and both grandfathers were cloth makers. Columbus was a seaman and made many sea voyages. Most people in Columbus’s days thought that the earth was flat and they did not believe that beyond the Atlantic Ocean lay India. In 1492 the King […]...
36. Значение идиомы trip up [trip up] {v.} 1. To make unsteady on the feet; cause tomiss a step, stumble, or fall. A root tripped Billy up while he wasrunning in the woods, and he fell and hurt his ankle. 2. To cause to make a mistake. The teacher asked tricky questions inthe test to trip up students who were […]...
37. Значение идиомы with might and main [with might and main] {adv. phr.} With full strength or completeeffort. The sailors pulled the rope with might and main. Johntried with all his might and main to solve the problem....
38. Значение идиомы fit out [fit out] or [fit up] {v.} To give things needed; furnish. Thesoldiers were fitted out with guns and clothing. The governmentfitted out warships and got sailors for them. The house was fittedout very nicely. He fitted his room up as a photographiclaboratory....
39. Cook James – Джеймс Кук James Cook was born in Yorkshire on Oct. 27, 1728, into a poor family. At the age of 18 he found employment with a shipowner in his native village of Whitby and made several voyages to the Baltic Sea. When the Anglo-French war broke out in 1755, he enlisted in the Royal Navy and saw […]...
40. Значение идиомы get wind of [get wind of] {v. phr.} To get news of; hear rumors about; find outabout. The police got wind of the plans to rob the bank. Thecaptain didn’t want the sailors to get wind of where the ship wasgoing....