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Значение идиомы kind of

[kind of] or [sort of] {adv. phr.}, {informal} Almost but notquite; rather.

A guinea pig looks kind of like a rabbit, but it hasshort ears.

Bob was kind of tired when he finished the job.

The teacher sort of frowned but then smiled.

Mary wouldn’t tellwhat she wanted to be when she grew up; it was sort of a secret.



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  1. Перевод идиомы in a kind of way / in a sort of way, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: in a kind of way / in a sort of way Перевод: в некоторой степени; несколько, немного Пример: In a kind of way I want to buy a new car but in other ways I don’t think that I really need one. В какой-то степени я хочу купить новую машину, но на самом деле ... Читать далее...
  2. Значение идиомы in kind[in kind] {adv. phr.} In a similar way; with the same kind ofthing. My neighbor pays me in kind for walking her dog. Lowreturned Mary’s insult in kind....
  3. Значение идиомы ear[ear] See: ABOUT ONE’S EARS or AROUND ONE’S EARS, BELIEVE ONE’SEARS, DRY BEHIND THE EARS, FLEA IN ONE’S EAR, GIVE AN EAR TO or LENDAN EAR TO, GO IN ONE EAR AND OUT THE OTHER, JUG-EARED, LITTLE PITCHERSHAVE BIG EARS, MUSIC TO ONE’S EARS, PIN ONE’S EARS BACK, PLAY BY EAR, PRICK UP ONE’S EARS, ... Читать далее...
  4. Перевод слова kindKind — вид, тип, разновидность; добрый, хороший Перевод слова The wrong kind of paper — не такая бумага, как нужно the wolf is an animal of the dog kind — волк относится к семейству псовых the human kind — род человеческий kind person — добрый человек It’s Kind of you to say that. Очень мило ... Читать далее...
  5. Перевод идиомы nothing of the kind, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: nothing of the kind Перевод: ничего подобного Пример: My boss thought that my comments were complaints but I told him that they were nothing of the kind. Мой начальник подумал, что мои замечания были жалобами, но я сказал, что они совсем таковыми не являлись....
  6. Значение идиомы dry behind the ears[dry behind the ears] {adj. phr.}, {informal} Experienced; knowing how to do something. Usually used in the negative. John had just started working for the company, and was not dry behind the ears yet. Compare: KNOW ONE’S WAY AROUND. Contrast: WET BEHIND THE EARS....
  7. Значение идиомы all ears[all ears] {adj. phr.}, {informal} Very eager to hear; very attentive. — Used in the predicate. Go ahead with your story; we are all ears. When John told about the circus, the boys were all ears....
  8. Значение идиомы wet behind the ears[wet behind the ears] {adj. phr.}, {informal} Not experienced; notknowing how to do something; new in a job or place. The new studentis still wet behind the ears; he has not yet learned the tricks thatthe boys play on each other. Compare: DRY BEHIND THE EARS....
  9. 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...
  10. Перевод слова rabbitRabbit — кролик Перевод слова Rabbit hole — кроличья нора rabbit hutch — клетка для кроликов domestic rabbit — домашний кролик jack rabbit — американский заяц We bagged a Rabbit. Мы засунули в мешок кролика. The kids are building a Rabbit run. Дети строят норку для кролика. Keep still, or you’ll frighten the Rabbit away. ... Читать далее...
  11. Значение идиомы ears burn[ears burn] {informal} To feel embarrassment or shame at hearingothers talk about you. Joan overheard the girls criticizing her andit made her ears burn. Joe’s ears burned when he heard hisclassmates praising him to each other....
  12. Значение идиомы jack-rabbit start[jack-rabbit start] {n.}, {informal} A very sudden start from astill position; a very fast start from a stop. Bob made ajack-rabbit start when the traffic light turned green....
  13. Значение идиомы take off[take off] {v. phr.} 1a. To leave fast; depart suddenly; run away. The dog took off after a rabbit. Compare: LIGHT OUT. 1b.{informal} To go away; leave. The six boys got into the car andtook off for the drug store. 2. To leave on a flight, begin going up. A helicopter is able to take ... Читать далее...
  14. Значение идиомы high sign[high sign] {n. phr.}, {informal} A silent signal of recognition, greeting, or warning; an open or secret signal between two persons. — Used with «get» or «give». The Joneses saw us across the hoteldining room and gave us the high sign. John could see that Gracewanted to tell him something, but he got her attention ... Читать далее...
  15. Значение идиомы prick up one’s ears[prick up one’s ears] {v. phr.}, {informal} To come to interestedattention; begin to listen closely; try to hear. The woman prickedup her ears when she heard them talking about her....
  16. Перевод идиомы guinea pig, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: guinea pig Перевод: «подопытный кролик», человек, над которым производят научные опыты Пример: He volunteered to act as a guinea pig in the experiment. Он добровольно согласился исполнять роль «подопытного кролика» в этом эксперименте....
  17. What and who am IA snake and a rabbit were racing along a pair of intersecting forest pathways one day, when they collided at the intersection. They immediately began to argue with one another as to who was at fault for the mishap. When the snake remarked that he had been blind since birth, and thus should be given ... Читать далее...
  18. Значение идиомы about one’s ears[about one’s ears] or [around one’s ears] {adv. phr.} To or into complete collapse, defeat, or ruin; to the destruction of a person’s plans, hopes, or happiness. They planned to have factories all over the world but the war brought their plans down about their ears. John hoped to go to college and become a ... Читать далее...
  19. Значение идиомы believe one’s ears[believe one’s ears] {v. phr.} 1. To believe what one hears; trust one’s hearing. — Used with a negative or limiter, or in an interrogative or conditional sentence. He thought he heard a horn blowing in the distance, but he could not believe his ears. 2. To be made sure of. Is he really coming? ... Читать далее...
  20. Значение идиомы pin one’s ears back[pin one’s ears back] {v. phr.}, {slang} 1. To beat; defeat. After winning three games in a row, the Reds had their ears pinnedback by the Blues. 2. To scold. Mrs. Smith pinned Mary’s ears backfor not doing her homework....
  21. Значение идиомы sort out[sort out] {v. phr.} 1. To alphabetize; arrange in numerical order. The secretary helped Professor Brown sort out his numerous indexcards. 2. To clarify. «Help me sort out these bills,» she beggedher husband....
  22. Перевод слова kind-heartedKind-hearted — добросердечный, чистосердечный, мягкий Перевод слова A Kindhearted neighbor offered to help. Добросердечный сосед предложил помочь. I’ll discuss this Kindhearted offer with the client. Я хочу обсудить это чистосердечное предложение со своим клиентом. Agent Scully, you are so Kindhearted. Агент Скалли, вы так мягкосердечны. Происхождение слова kind-hearted Составное слово, образованное слиянием слов...
  23. Значение идиомы dead tired[dead tired] {adj. phr.}, {informal} Very tired; exhausted; worn out. She was dead tired at the end of the day’s work. Compare: DEAD ON ONE’S FEET....
  24. Перевод идиомы all ears, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: all ears Идиома: all ears разг. Перевод: внимательно слушать, превратиться в слух Пример: I’m all ears, please tell me about the party. Я весь внимание — пожалуйста, расскажи мне о вечеринке....
  25. Rent-A-Guinea Pig Service Takes Off in SwitzerlandGuinea pigs are sociable animals and Swiss law prohibits owners from keeping the furry rodents on their own. But what happens when one dies? Don’t fret, just call Priska Küng, who runs a ‘rent-a-guinea pig’ service to provide companionship for grieving, lonely animals in the twilight of their years. Swiss animal lover Priska Küng runs ... Читать далее...
  26. Rabbits Ph. D. ThesisRabbit’s Ph. D. Thesis: A Parable for Graduate Students Scene: It’s a fine sunny day in the forest, and a rabbit is sitting outside his burrow, tippy-tapping on his typewriter. Along comes a fox, out for a walk. Fox: «What are you working on?» Rabbit: «My thesis.» Fox: «Hmmm. What’s it about?» Rabbit: «Oh, I’m ... Читать далее...
  27. The LAPD, The FBI, and the CIA are all trying toThe LAPD, The FBI, and the CIA are all trying to prove that they are the best at apprehending criminals. The President decides to give them a test. He releases a rabbit into a forest and each of them has to catch it. The CIA goes in. They place animal informants throughout the forest. They ... Читать далее...
  28. Значение идиомы dead on one’s feet[dead on one’s feet] {adv. phr.}, {informal} Very tired but still standing or walking; too tired to do more; exhausted. Jimmy never leaves a job unfinished. He continues to work even when he’s dead on his feet. After the soldiers march all night, they are dead on their feet. Compare: DEAD TIRED, WEAR OUT....
  29. Try to catch the rabbitThe Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD), The FBI, and the CIA are all trying to prove that they are the best at apprehending criminals. The President decides to give them a test. He releases a rabbit into a forest and each of them has to catch it. The CIA goes in. They place animal informants ... Читать далее...
  30. I will put it into your assIn one day animal’s king lion said: You must get me the circle fruit and I will put it to your ass! Who will not bring it I will kill him! A rabbit has come first! He has brought to lion an apple. When lion put apple into rabbit’s ass rabbit was smiling. Lion surprised ... Читать далее...
  31. Значение идиомы off-color[off-color] or [off-colored] {adj.} 1. Not of the proper hue orshade; not matching a standard color sample. The librariancomplained that the painter had used an off-color green on the walls. 2. {informal} Not of the proper kind for polite society; in bad taste;dirty. When Joe finished his off-color story, no one was pleased....
  32. Значение идиомы have a heart[have a heart] {v. phr.}, {informal} To stop being mean; be kind, generous, or sympathetic. Have a heart, Bob, and lend me twodollars. Have a heart, Mary, and help me with this lesson. Hedidn’t know if the teacher would have a heart and pass him....
  33. A horse and a rabbitA horse and a rabbit are playing in a meadow. The horse falls into a mud hole and is sinking. He calls to the rabbit to go and get the farmer to help pull him out to safety. The rabbit runs to the farm but the farmer can’t be found. He drives the farmer’s Mercedes ... Читать далее...
  34. Значение идиомы up to one’s ears[up to one’s ears] {adv. phr.} Immersed in; covered with. «Around final examination time,» Professor Brown explained, «I amalways up to my ears in work.»...
  35. Save the dead rabbitA man was driving along the highway, and saw a rabbit hopping across the middle of the road. He swerved to avoid hitting the rabbit, but unfortunately the rabbit jumped in front of the car and was hit. The driver, being a sensitive man as well as an animal lover, pulled over to the side ... Читать далее...
  36. What kind of a woman«Would you sleep with me for ten thousand dollars?» asked John «Yes, I will.» Paula replied. «Would you do it for one thousand?» he asked. «Well maybe, or maybe I’d do something else for you.» she answered with a wink. «How about a blowjob for $20?» responded John. «Hey! What kind of women do you ... Читать далее...
  37. Hair sprayA man was driving along the highway, and saw a rabbit hopping across the middle of the road. He swerved to avoid hitting the rabbit, but unfortunately the rabbit jumped in front of the car and was hit. The driver, being a sensitive man as well as an animal lover, pulled over to the side ... Читать далее...
  38. Значение идиомы have one’s ears on[have one’s ears on] {v. phr.}, {slang}, {citizen’s band radiojargon} To have one’s CB radio in receiving condition. Good buddyin the eighteen wheeler southbound, got your ears on?...
  39. What kind of clothes are there?What kind of clothes are there? women: clean & dirty Men: Clean, almost clean, sorta clean, not bad, dirty, really dirty, nasty, biohazzard.(Men will voluntarily wear all but the last classification of these clothes)....
  40. Значение идиомы up to the chin in[up to the chin in] or [in — up to the chin] {adj. phr.},{informal} Used also with «ears», «elbows», «eyes» or «knees» insteadof «chin», and with a possessive instead of «the». 1. Having a big orimportant part in; guilty of; not innocent of; deeply in. Was Tommixed up in that trouble last night? He was ... Читать далее...

Значение идиомы kind of