Значение идиомы knotty problem

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1. Перевод слова incomeIncome — доход Перевод слова After-tax income — доход после уплаты налогов, чистый доход aggregate national income — совокупный национальный доход annual income — годовой доход Costs outran her Income. Расходы превысили ее доходы. He spent his Income all on pleasure. Он тратил деньги только на развлечения. He gave away most of his Income. Он ... Читать далее...
2. Перевод слова solveSolve — решать, распутывать, раскрыть Перевод слова To solve a difficulty — найти выход из затруднения to solve a mystery — постичь тайну to solve a puzzle — решить головоломку We have to find a way to Solve this problem. Мы должны найти способ решить эту проблему. The mystery has been Solved. Тайна была раскрыта. ... Читать далее...
3. Значение идиомы at present[at present] {adv. phr.} At this time; now. It took a long time to get started, but at present the road is half finished. At present the house is empty, but next week a family will move in....
4. Перевод слова difficultDifficult — трудный, сложный Перевод слова It is difficult to imagine — трудно вообразить difficult problem — серьезная проблема difficult climb — тяжелое восхождение How Difficult was the test? Насколько сложным был тест? At first it was some Difficult. Поначалу было довольно трудно. Typing is Difficult for me. Мне трудно печатать на машинке....
5. Перевод идиомы at the present time / at present, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: at the present time / at present Перевод: сейчас, в настоящее время Пример: At the present time there are no extra helpers available. В настоящее время свободных помощников нет....
6. Перевод слова presentPresent — подарок, дарить; настоящий, нынешний, современный Перевод слова Present price — существующая цена present needs — насущные нужды to present the prizes — вручать призы Christmas present — рождественский подарок That’s all I have to say at Present. Это все, что я имею сказать в данный момент. I’ve got a Present for you. У ... Читать далее...
7. Значение идиомы out of work[out of work] {adv. phr.} Having no income-producing job;unemployed. When too many people are out of work, it is a sign thatthe economy is in a recession....
8. Значение идиомы pare down[pare down] {v. phr.} To limit; economize; reduce. With asmaller income per month, the family had to pare down their householdexpenses....
9. Значение идиомы squared away[squared away] {adj. phr.} Looked after properly; tucked away;arranged. My first two daughters are happily married, but my thirdone, Jennifer, isn’t squared away yet....
10. Значение идиомы large order[large order] {n. phr.} Difficult job; a difficult task to fulfill. It is a large order to educate three children in college at thesame time. Compare: TALL ORDER....
11. Значение идиомы gravy train[gravy train] {n.}, {slang}, {informal} The kind of job that bringsin a much higher income than the services rendered would warrant. Jack’s job at the Athletic Club as Social Director is a regular gravytrain....
12. Значение идиомы name of the game[name of the game] {n.}, {informal} The crux of the matter; thatwhich actually occurs under the disguise of something else. Gettingmedium income families to support the rest of society — that’s thename of the game!...
13. Значение идиомы can of worms[can of worms] {n.}, {slang}, {informal} 1. A complex problem, or complicated situation. Let’s not get into big city politics — that’s a different can of worms. 2. A very restless, jittery person. Joe can’t sit still for a minute — he is a can of worms....
14. Значение идиомы after a fashion[after a fashion] {adv. phr.} Not very well or properly; poorly. He played tennis after a fashion. The roof kept the rain out after a fashion. Compare: IN A WAY....
15. Значение идиомы make neither head nor tail of[make neither head nor tail of] {v. phr.} To be unable to figuresomething out. This puzzle is so complicated that I can makeneither head nor tail of it. Compare: HEADS OR TAILS....
16. Значение идиомы hinge on[hinge on] or [hinge upon] {v.} To depend on as decisive: bedecided by. In a dictatorship, everything hinges on one man. Atobacco grower’s income for the year may hinge on what the weather islike in a few summer weeks....
17. Значение идиомы do justice to[do justice to] {v. phr.} 1. To do as well as you should; do properly. Barbara had so many things to do that she could not do justice to her lessons. The newspaper man did not do justice to the story. 2. To eat or drink with enthusiasm or enjoyment. The boy did justice to ... Читать далее...
18. Значение идиомы out of line[out of line ] {adv. phr.} Not in a straight line; away from atrue line. The two edges were out of line and there was a spacebetween them. The sergeant ordered the soldier who was out of lineto get properly lined up....
19. Значение идиомы make do[make do] {v. phr.} To use a poor substitute when one does not havethe right thing. John did not have a hammer, and he had to make dowith a heavy rock. This motel isn’t what we wanted, but we mustmake do. Many families manage to make do on very little income. Compare: GET ALONG....
20. Значение идиомы keep one’s head above water[keep one’s head above water] {v. phr.} To remain solvent; manageto stay out of debt. Herb’s income declined so drastically that henow has difficulty keeping his head above water....
21. Значение идиомы scrounge around[scrounge around] {v. phr.}, {slang} 1. To search for an objectaimlessly without having one clearly in mind. I don’t know what’sthe matter with him, he is just scrounging around all day long. 2. Tolook around for a way to get a free drink or a free meal. Sue andher husband are so broke they never ... Читать далее...
22. Значение идиомы tax trap[tax trap] {n.}, {informal} Predicament in which taxpayers inmiddle-income brackets are required to pay steeply progressive ratesof taxation as their earnings rise with inflation but their personalexemptions remain fixed, resulting in a loss of real disposableincome. Everybody in my neighborhood has been caught in a taxtrap....
23. Значение идиомы pitch a curve[pitch a curve] or [a curve ball] {v. phr.} To catch someoneunawares; confront someone with an unexpected event or act. Myprofessor pitched me a curve ball when he unexpectedly confronted mewith a complicated mathematical equation that was way over my head....
24. Значение идиомы inner city[inner city] {n.}, {colloquial} Densely populated neighborhoods inlarge metropolitan areas inhabited by low income families usually ofminority backgrounds, such as Mexicans, Puerto Ricans, or AfricanAmericans; characterized by slums and government-owned high rises. Joe comes from the inner city — he may need help with his reading....
25. Значение идиомы get back on one’s feet[get back on one’s feet] {v. phr.} To once again become financiallysolvent; regain one’s former status and income, or health. Max gotback on his feet soon after his open heart surgery. Tom’s business wasruined due to the inflation, but he got back on his feet again....
26. Перевод идиомы for the present / for the time being, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: for the present / for the time being Перевод: пока, на настоящее время Пример: For the present, these puzzling crimes remain unsolved. Пока эти озадачивающие преступления не были раскрыты. This is probably about as good a deal as we’re going to get, at least for the time being. Скорее всего, это лучшая сделка, которую ... Читать далее...
27. Значение идиомы filthy rich[filthy rich] {adj. phr.} Extremely rich but without culturalrefinement; nouveau riche. «The Murgatroyds are filthy rich,» Tedcomplained. «They are rolling in money but they never learned how tobehave properly at a dinner table.»...
28. Значение идиомы lay oneself open to[lay oneself open to] {v. phr.} To make oneself vulnerable to;expose oneself. If you don’t perform your job properly, you willlay yourself open to criticism....
29. 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....
30. Значение идиомы wear well[wear well] {v.} 1. To continue to be satisfactory, useful, orliked for a long time. My old overcoat has worn very well. Their marriage has worn well. That author wears well. Compare:STAND UP. 2. To carry, accept, or treat properly or well. Grandfather wears his years well. Tommy has won many honors buthe wears them ... Читать далее...
31. Значение идиомы stool pigeon[stool pigeon] {n.} A criminal who informs on his associates. The detective was able to solve the crime mainly through informationobtained from a stool pigeon....
32. Значение идиомы muscle-bound[muscle-bound] {adj.} Having your muscles large, hard, and tightfrom too much exercising; having muscles so developed that you canhardly move. Bob was big and strong, but he was muscle-bound, andBill could beat him. An athlete must train properly so as not tobecome muscle-hound....
33. Перевод идиомы behind the scenes, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: behind the scenes Перевод: за кулисами, тайно Пример: The diplomats worked behind the scenes to try and solve the crisis. Дипломаты работали за кулисами, пытаясь разрешить этот кризис....
34. Значение идиомы at one’s wit’s end[at one’s wit’s end] or [at wits end] {adj. phr.} Having no ideas as to how to meet a difficulty or solve a problem; feeling puzzled after having used up all of your ideas or resources; not knowing what to do; puzzled. He had approached every friend and acquaintance for help in vain, and now ... Читать далее...
35. A loving coupleBill sat alone in the hospital room at his dying wife’s beside. It was difficult to hear her above the many life sustaining devices, as her voice was little more than a hoarse whisper. «Bill darling,» she breathed. «I’ve got a confession to make before I go… I… I’m the one who took the $10,000 ... Читать далее...
36. Перевод слова organizeOrganize — организовать, устраивать Перевод слова To organize a campaign — подготовить кампанию to organize an expedition — снарядить экспедицию to organize business ties — установить деловые связи I’ll ask my secretary to Organize some refreshments. Я попрошу секретаря принести освежающие напитки. We must finally Organize our files properly. Нам нужно, наконец, привести наши папки ... Читать далее...
37. Значение идиомы nervous breakdown[nervous breakdown] {n.} A mild or severe attack of mental illness;a collapse of a person’s ability to make decisions and solve problemsbecause of overwork, great mental strain, or the like. When themother saw her baby run over, she suffered a nervous breakdown....
38. NEW ELEMENTS ON THE PERIODIC TABLEElement: WOMAN Symbol: Wo Atomic Weight: 120 (more or less) Physical Properties: Generally round in form. Boils at nothing and may freeze anytime. Melts whenever treated properly. Very bitter if not used well. Chemical properties: Very active. Possesses strong affinity to gold, silver, platinum, and precious stones. Violent when left alone. Able to absorb great ... Читать далее...
39. Talking About Old CrimesPaul: What are you watching? Della: I’m watching a really good show about Cold cases. They take Unsolved crimes from Decades ago and Reconstruct them, trying to solve them Once and for all. Paul: But after all this time, isn’t the Trail cold? How do they solve the crimes with no new Leads? Della: They ... Читать далее...
40. Значение идиомы out of order[out of order] {adv.} or {adj. phr.} 1. In the wrong order; notcoming after one another in the right way. Peter wrote the words ofthe sentence out of order. Don’t get out of order, children. Stayin your places in line. Contrast: IN ORDER. 2. In poor condition; notworking properly. Our television set is out of ... Читать далее...