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1. Значение идиомы at one’s service [at one’s service] {adv. phr.} 1. Ready to serve or help you; prepared to obey your wish or command; subject to your orders. He placed himself completely at the President’s service. “Now I am at your service,” the dentist told the next patient. 2. Available for your use; at your disposal. He put a car […]...
2. Значение идиомы room service [room service] {n.} Service provided to hotel guests in theirrooms. Also: The hotel workers who give this service. We called forroom service when we wanted ice. Room service will install a TVset in your room upon demand....
3. Значение идиомы of service [of service] {adj. phr.} Valuable as a source of aid; helpful;useful. When a visitor seems lost or confused, the courteousstudent will ask “May I be of service?” A good jackknife is oftenof service to a camper....
4. Cancelling a Service Diana: You’ve reached Customer service for Bully Services. How may I help you today? Phillip: I’d like to Cancel my service. Diana: Why do you want to cancel? Phillip: I’m Switching to another company with cheaper services. I’m no longer Under contract so there should be no Early-termination penalties. Diana: Let’s take a look at […]...
5. Voting in an Election Khaled: Are you going to the Polling place or are you Voting by Absentee ballot again? Bernice: I always vote with an absentee ballot so I can vote in the comfort of my own home and In my own time. In fact, I’ve already mailed in my ballot. Khaled: Good for you. Which Candidate did […]...
6. Перевод слова service Service – обслуживание, сервис, служба, обслуживать Перевод слова Domestic service – домашняя работа, обязанности слуги the consular service – консульская служба to service a car – обслуживать автомобиль I am glad to be of Service. Рад оказать услугу. He did a year’s military Service. Он отслужил в армии один год. I’m getting the bus home […]...
7. Who will you choose? It is time to elect a world leader and your vote counts. Here’s the scoop on the three leading candidates. Candidate A: associates with ward heelers and consults with astrologists. He’s had two mistresses. He chain smokes and drinks 8 to 10 martinis a day. Candidate B: was kicked out of office twice, sleeps until […]...
8. Значение идиомы see service [see service] {v. phr.} 1. To be used over a considerable period oftime. This old camera of mine has already seen six years ofservice. 2. To serve in a military sense. Colonel Hutchins hasseen service in World War II, Korea, Vietnam, and the Persian Gulf....
9. Значение идиомы yeoman service [yeoman service] {n. phr.} Help in time of need; serviceable andgood assistance. Sam was pressed into yeoman service in organizingour annual fundraiser for cerebral palsy victims....
10. Значение идиомы curb service [curb service] {n.} Waiting on customers while they sit in their cars. Families with small children often look for hamburger stands that offer curb service....
11. Перевод идиомы lip service, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: lip service Перевод: лицемерие; неискренняя поддержка, неискреннее уважение; поддержка только на словах, а не на деле Пример: The company paid lip service to the proposal but I do not think that they really support it. Компания словами поддержала предложение, но я не думаю, что они поддержат его на деле....
12. Перевод идиомы at someone’s service, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: at someone’s service Перевод: к услугам кого-либо, к чьим-либо услугам Пример: A member of the hotel staff was at our service during our visit. Во время нашего пребывания один из работников гостиницы всегда был предоставлен к нашим услугам....
13. Перевод слова communism Communism – коммунизм Перевод слова Building of communism – строительство коммунизма combat anti-communism – бороться с идеологией антикоммунизма highest phase of communism – высшая фаза коммунизма He contended that Communism had no future. Он утверждал, что у коммунизма нет будущего. Truman had a strong dislike for Communism. Трумэн имел сильную неприязнь к коммунизму. The common […]...
14. Значение идиомы vote one out [vote one out] {v. phr.} To terminate one’s elected office bycasting a negative vote about that person, mostly so that someone else might occupy the same position. Congressman Smith was voted out last November in favor ofCongresswoman Bradley....
15. Room Service I was staying at a nice resort hotel in Arizona on a short vacation. I had been out on the Golf course playing a Round of golf. When I got back into the room, I was feeling pretty hungry. I was meeting some friends for a late dinner around 8:30. I wanted a Snack. I […]...
16. Candidate Clinton vs President Clinton Candidate Bill Clinton: Cut taxes for middle class President Bill Clinton: Wants to raise them Candidate Bill Clinton: Vowed not to tamper with Social Security President Bill Clinton: Wants to tax more SS benefits Candidate Bill Clinton: Proposed energy tax cuts President Bill Clinton: Wants energy tax increases Candidate Bill Clinton: Claimed he had the […]...
17. Значение идиомы of age [of age] {adj. phr.} 1a. Old enough to be allowed to do or managesomething. Mary will be of driving age on her next birthday. Contrast: OVER AGE, UNDER AGE. 1b. Old enough to vote; having theprivileges of adulthood. The age at which one is considered of ageto vote, or of age to buy alcoholic drinks, […]...
18. Rent-A-Guinea Pig Service Takes Off in Switzerland Guinea 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 […]...
19. Перевод слова candidate Candidate – кандидат, кандидатура Перевод слова Candidate for a degree – соискатель ученой степени presidential candidate – кандидат на пост президента leading candidate – лидирующий кандидат Is she a viable Candidate? Она реальный кандидат? The labour Candidate is in. Кандидат лейбористской партии прошел на выборах. Your Candidate has a slight lead. Ваш кандидат немного впереди....
20. Значение идиомы show of hands [show of hands] {n. phr.} An open vote during a meeting when thosewho vote “yes” and those who vote “no” hold up their hands to becounted. The chairman said, “I’d like to see a show of hands ifwe’re ready for the vote.”...
21. Значение идиомы leave holding the bag [leave holding the bag] or [leave holding the sack] {v. phr.},{informal} 1. To cause not to have something needed; leavewithout anything, In the rush for seats, Joe was left holding thebag. 2. To force to take the whole responsibility or blamefor something that others should share. When the ball hit theglass, the team scattered and […]...
22. Elections in the USA The US Constitution includes some general provisions on the franchise. It sets forth certain requirements for candidates running for a post of a president, vice-president, senator or member of the House of Representatives. Requirements usually concern age, residence and citizenship. The candidates who meet all these requirements are considered eligible for office. A residence qualification […]...
23. Значение идиомы dark horse [dark horse] {n.}, {informal} A political candidate little known to the general voting public; a candidate who was not expected to run. Every once in a while a dark horse candidate gets elected President....
24. Getting Bad Service Buck: I’m never going to that coffee house again! Star: Why? What happened? Buck: It’s the third time in a week that I’ve had Lousy service. I don’t expect Five-star treatment, but I do expect Service industry employees to be at least Civil. Star: What happened this time? Buck: I walked in and went up […]...
25. Getting Bad Service Buck: I’m never going to that coffee house again! Star: Why? What happened? Buck: It’s the third time in a week that I’ve had Lousy service. I don’t expect Five-star treatment, but I do expect Service industry employees to be at least Civil. Star: What happened this time? Buck: I walked in and went up […]...
26. Room Service This is a telephonic exchange between a hotel guest and roomservice at a hotel in Asia. It was recorded and published in the Far East Economic Review: Room Service: “Morny. Ruin sorbees.” Guest : “Sorry, I thought I dialed room-service.” RS : “Rye. Ruin sorbees..morny! Djewish to odor sunteen??” Guest: “Uh..yes..I’d like some bacon and […]...
27. Перевод слова vote Vote – голосование, голос Перевод слова Voice vote – устное голосование rollcall vote – поименное голосование casting vote – решающий голос Let’s have a Vote on it. Давайте проголосуем. This website was Voted the Best Site of the Month. Этот веб-сайт был признан лучшим сайтом месяца. Did you Vote in the last election? Ты голосовал […]...
28. Значение идиомы dead letter [dead letter] {n. phr.} An undeliverable letter that ends up in a special office holding such letters. There is a dead letter office in most major cities....
29. Advertisement as a service Топик Рекламные услуги рассказывает о том, как разные люди относятся к рекламе, и какую роль она играет в современном обществе. Функции рекламы: информация, продажа и предоставление более выгодных условий для приобретения дешевых товаров и услуг, чем обычно. Конечно, обычных граждан раздражает такое обилие рекламы во всех средствах массовой информации, но, в целом, реклама приносит больше […]...
30. Значение идиомы straight from the shoulder [straight from the shoulder] {adv. phr.}, {informal} In an open andhonest way of speaking; without holding back anything because of fearor politeness or respect for someone’s feelings; frankly. Johnasked what he had done wrong. Bob told him straight from theshoulder. The candidate for Congress spoke out against hisopponent’s dishonesty straight from the shoulder. Contrast: PULLONE’S […]...
31. Значение идиомы favorite son [favorite son] {n.} A man supported by his home state forPresident. At a national convention, states often vote for theirfavorite sons first; then they change and vote for another man....
32. Значение идиомы get ahead [get ahead] {v.} 1. {informal} To become successful. Mr. Brownwas a good lawyer and soon began to get ahead. The person with agood education finds it easier to get ahead. 2. To be able to savemoney; get out of debt. In a few more years he will be able to getahead. After Father pays all […]...
33. Перевод идиомы vote of thanks, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: vote of thanks Перевод: благодарная речь (организатору чего-либо, выступающему, и т. д.) Пример: The speaker received a vote of thanks from the audience. Слушатели поблагодарили выступающего....
34. Getting In-Flight Service I pushed the Call button to get the attention of the Flight attendant. Flight attendant: Yes? What can I do for you? Hal: It’s very cold in the Cabin. Is it possible to get a Blanket? Flight attendant: We’re out of blankets, but here’s a Pillow. Hal: Okay, thanks. I was asleep during the Meal […]...
35. Перевод идиомы cast one’s vote, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: cast one’s vote Перевод: голосовать Пример: We arrived early to cast our vote in the election. Мы прибыли пораньше, чтобы проголосовать на выборах....
36. Значение идиомы throw one’s hat in the ring [throw one’s hat in the ring] or [toss one’s hat in the ring] {v. phr.}, {informal} To announce that you are going to try to be electedto an official position; become a candidate for office. Bill tossedhis hat in the ring for class president. The senator threw his hatin the ring for re-election....
37. Значение идиомы vote a straight ticket [vote a straight ticket] {v. phr.} To not differentiate one’sballot according to individual names and posts, but to vote for allcandidates for all positions of the same party. “I never havetime. to study the ballot in detail,” Marie said, “and so I tend tovote a straight Republican ticket.”...
38. Перевод идиомы leave someone holding the bag / leave someone holding the baby, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: leave someone holding the bag / leave someone holding the baby Перевод: переложить на кого-либо ответственность, вину; сделать крайним кого-либо Пример: My friend left me holding the bag when he left the accident. Мой друг переложил всю вину на меня, когда покинул место происшествия....
39. Перевод слова tax Tax – налог, сбор, пошлина; подвергать испытанию Перевод слова National taxes – государственные налоги local taxes – местные сборы tax break – налоговая льгота to tax smb.’s patience – испытывать чье-л. терпение She Taxes my patience. Она испытывает мое терпение. A big sum was to be paid in Taxes. Немалая сумма должна была уйти на […]...
40. Unique job interviews Job Interview Quotations Vice Presidents and personnel directors of the one hundred largest corporations were asked to describe their most unusual experience interviewing prospective employees. A job applicant challenged the interviewer to an arm wrestle. Interviewee wore a Walkman, explaining that she could listen to the interviewer and the music at the same time. Candidate […]...