Значение идиомы lowbrow

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1. Значение идиомы stake a claim [stake a claim] {v. phr.} 1. To claim ownership of land by drivingstakes to show boundaries. The gold hunters staked claims in theWest. 2. {informal} To claim a person or thing as your own by somesign. Usually used with “on”. George staked a claim on Dianne bygiving her his class ring....
2. Значение идиомы highbrow [highbrow] {adj.} Very well educated or even over-educated;belonging to the educated middle class; sophisticated. Certainnovels are not for everyone and are considered as highbrowentertainment. Contrast: LOW BROW....
3. Значение идиомы claim check [claim check] {n.} A ticket needed to get back something. The man at the parking lot gave Mrs. Collins a claim check. The boy put the dry cleaning claim check in his billfold. The man told Mary the pictures would be ready Friday and gave her a claim check....
4. Значение идиомы blow one’s mind [blow one’s mind] {v. phr.}, {slang}, {informal}; {originally from the drug culture} 1. To become wildly enthusiastic over something as if understanding it for the first time in an entirely new light. Read Lyall Watson’s book “Supernature”, it will simply blow your mind! 2. To lose one’s ability to function, as if due to an […]...
5. Значение идиомы nobody’s fool [nobody’s fool] {n. phr.} A smart person; a person who knows whathe is doing; a person who can take care of himself. In theclassroom and on the football field, Henry was nobody’s fool. Contrast: BORN YESTERDAY....
6. Значение идиомы get a fix [get a fix] or [give a fix] {v. phr.}, {slang}, {drug culture} Toprovide with an injection of narcotics. The neighborhoodpusher gave Joe a fix. Contrast: GET A FIX ON....
7. Значение идиомы read one one’s rights [read one one’s rights] {v. phr.} To give to an arrested person thelegally required statement regarding the rights of such a person. “Read him his rights,” Sergeant,” the captain said, “and book him forbreaking and entering.”...
8. Значение идиомы culture vulture [culture vulture] {n.}, {slang}, {informal} A person who is an avid cultural sightseer, one who seeks out cultural opportunities ostentatiously, such as going to the opera or seeing every museum in a town visited, and brags about it. Aunt Mathilda is a regular culture vulture; she spends every summer in a different European capital going […]...
9. Перевод слова limited Limited – ограниченный, узкий Перевод слова Limited number – ограниченное число, небольшое количество limited ideas – ограниченные идеи limited views – узкие взгляды limited monarchy – конституционная (ограниченная) монархия He is a very Limited man. Он очень ограниченный человек. Seating is Limited to 500. Количество мест ограничено до 500. The event is Limited to invited […]...
10. Значение идиомы in person [in person] also [in the flesh] {adv. phr.} Yourself; personally. A TV actor appeared in person today in school. The governorcannot march in the parade in person today, but his wife wilt march. Compare: FACE-TO-FACE. Contrast: INSTEAD OF....
11. Значение идиомы go steady [go steady] {v. phr.} To go on dates with the same person all thetime; dale just one person. At first Tom and Martha were notserious about each other, but now they are going steady. Jean wentsteady with Bob for a year; then they had a quarrel and stopped datingeach other. Syn.: KEEP COMPANY. Contrast: PLAY […]...
12. Значение идиомы open the door [open the door] {v. phr.} To allow more action or discussion; givea chance. Learning to read and write opens the door to a better joband better living conditions. Raising the tax rates will open thedoor to more help for older people. Contrast: CLOSE THE DOOR. Compare: OPEN ITS DOORS....
13. Значение идиомы a few [a few] {n.} or {adj.} A small number ; some. The dry weather killed most of Mother’s flowers, but a few are left. In the store, Mary saw many pretty rings and bracelets, and she wanted to buy a few of them. After the party, we thought that no one would help clean up, but […]...
14. Перевод слова claim Claim – требовать, заявлять, утверждать Перевод слова Territorial claims – территориальные претензии to claim the inheritance – заявить права на наследство to counter a claim – опровергать утверждение He Claimed that he’d been cheated. Он заявил, что его одурачили. All Claims must be made in writing. Все претензии должны быть сделаны в письменной форме. The […]...
15. Значение идиомы put words into one’s mouth [put words into one’s mouth] {v. phr.} To say without proof thatanother person has certain feelings or opinions; claim a stand or anidea is another’s without asking; speak for another without right. When he said “John here is in favor of the idea.” I told him not toput words in my mouth....
16. Значение идиомы come on strong [come on strong] {v. phr.}, {slang} To overwhelm a weaker person with excessively strong language, personality, or mannerisms; to insist extremely strongly and claim something with unusual vigor. Joe came on very strong last night about the War in Indochina; most of us felt embarrassed....
17. Politeness – a Sign of Culture В топике Вежливость – признак культуры рассматривается очень важный вопрос. Вежливость важна всегда и во всем: от простого приветствия или разборчивого почерка до уважения к старшим и скромного поведения. Человек, прежде всего, должен обладать внутренней культурой, поскольку вежливость, воспитанность, тактичность – это три составляющие, которые дают общее представление о человеке, а без воспитания, без высокого […]...
18. Перевод слова contrast Contrast – контраст Перевод слова For the sake of contrast – для контраста profound contrast – глубокое различие to present a contrast – являть собой противоположность In Contrast to their neighbours, they live modestly. В отличие от своих соседей, они живут скромно. These two colours Contrast very well. Эти два цвета хорошо контрастируют. I am […]...
19. Значение идиомы so many [so many ] {adj.} 1. A limited number of; some Our schoolauditorium will hold only so many people. 2. A group of. – Often usedfor emphasis. The children were all sitting very quietly in theirchairs, like so many dolls. Compare: SO MUCH. {adj.} Bob is alwaysbragging; his stories are just so many lies....
20. 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 […]...
21. Значение идиомы read over [read over] {v. phr.} To read hurriedly in a rather superficialmanner. The professor said he had no time to read my essaythoroughly but that he had read it over and would comment later indetail....
22. Перевод слова culture Culture – культура; сельхозкультура, разводить, выращивать Перевод слова Ancient culture – древняя культура culture of silk – культура шелка culture medium – питательная среда (для бактерий) corporate culture – корпоративная культура It’s important to learn about other Cultures. Важно изучать другие культуры. Greece is the cradle of European Culture. Греция – колыбель европейской культуры. She […]...
23. Значение идиомы flakeball [flakeball] or [flake] {n.}, {slang}, {drug culture} A disjointed, or “flaky” person, who is forgetful and incoherent, as if under theinfluence of narcotics. Hermione is a regular flakeball. Compare:SPACED OUT....
24. Значение идиомы old-timer [old-timer] {n.} An old person who remembers bygone days, matters, and personalities. There was an old-timer at the party who told usinteresting details about World War II. Contrast: OLD GUARD, OLDHAND....
25. Italian teenagers get €500 ‘culture bonus’ From November 3rd, every Italian teen celebrating their 18th birthday before December 31st 2016 can claim €500 from the government, to spend on cultural items. Every Italian resident from the class of 1998 – a total of 574,000 – can claim their ‘culture bonus’, which they can use to buy books, concert tickets, theatre tickets, […]...
26. Значение идиомы good egg [good egg] {slang} or {informal} [good scout] {n. phr.} A friendly, kind or good-natured person, a nice fellow. Tommy is such a goodegg that everybody wants to be his friend. Syn.: REGULAR GUY. Contrast: BAD EGG....
27. Значение идиомы at sight [at sight] or [on sight] {adv. phr.} 1. The first time the person or thing is seen; as soon as the person or thing is seen. Firstgraders learn to read many words on sight. Mary had seen many pictures of Grandfather, so she knew him on sight. Compare: AT ONCE. 2. On demand, on asking […]...
28. Значение идиомы behind one’s back [behind one’s back] {adv. phr.} When one is absent; without one’s knowledge or consent; in a dishonest way; secretly; sneakily. Say it to his face, not behind his back. It is not right to criticize a person behind his back. Contrast: TO ONE’S FACE....
29. Значение идиомы walking encyclopedia [walking encyclopedia] {n. phr.} A polymath; a person very wellversed in a number of different disciplines. My uncle is averitable walking encyclopedia when it comes to the history of WorldWar II. Contrast: WALKING DICTIONARY....
30. Значение идиомы take up arms [take up arms] {v. phr.}, {literary}. To get ready to fight; fightor make war. The people were quick to take up arms to defend theirfreedom. The President called on people to take up arms againstpoverty. Contrast: LAY DOWN ONE’S ARMS....
31. Значение идиомы play the field [play the field] {v. phr.}, {informal} To date many differentpeople; not always have dates with the same person. Al had a steadygirlfriend, but John was playing the field. Jim was crazy aboutMary, but she was still playing the field. Contrast: GO STEADY....
32. Значение идиомы on one’s bad side [on one’s bad side] or [on the bad side of one] {adj. phr.},{informal} Not liked by someone; not friendly with a person. Sally’s boyfriend got on Father’s bad side by keeping Sally out toolate after the dance. Contrast: ON ONE’S GOOD SIDE....
33. About myself (4) My name is Natalia. My surname is Govorova. I am 15. I was born in 1982 in Chelyabinsk. I live in a small town of Usinsk in the Komi Republic. My address is Flat 116, 19, Pionerskaya Street. My phone number is 41-5-81. I am a pupil. I go to school Number 1. I am […]...
34. Значение идиомы in one’s hair [in one’s hair] {adj. phr.}, {informal} Bothering you again andagain; always annoying. Johnny got in Father’s hair when he wastrying to read the paper by running and shouting. The grown-upssent the children out to play so that the children wouldn’t be intheir hair while they were talking. Compare: GIVE A HARD TIME, INONE’S WAY. Contrast: […]...
35. Значение идиомы wise guy [wise guy] {n. phr.}, {informal} A person who acts as if he weresmarter than other people; a person who jokes or shows off too much Bill is a wise guy and displeases others by what he says....
36. Do we still need literature at school В топике Нужна ли литература в школе – я рассказываю о роли литературы в воспитании и развитии человека. Существуют два мнения: литература – важна и классическая литература – уже не современна. Если ребенок привыкает к чтению книг с детства, то он, скорее всего, станет интересным и образованным человеком, знающим произведения российских и зарубежных писателей и […]...
37. Значение идиомы face up to [face up to] {v. phr.} 1. To bravely confront a person or achallenge; admit. Jack doesn’t want to face up to the fact thatHelen doesn’t love him anymore. Jane cannot face up to hermother-in-law who always wins every argument they have. 2. To confesssomething to someone; confess to having done something. Jim had toface up […]...
38. Значение идиомы talk out of [talk out of] {v.} 1. To persuade not to; make agree or decide notto. – Used with a verbal noun. Mary’s mother talked her out ofquitting school. Contrast: TALK INTO. 2. To allow to go or get out bytalking; let escape by talking. Johnny is good at talking his wayout of trouble. Contrast: TALK INTO....
39. Значение идиомы hand on [hand on] {v.} To pass along to the next person who should have it. Everyone in class should read this, so when you have finished, please hand it on. In the early days, news was handed on from oneperson to another....
40. Books in Our Life “Books and friends should be few but good,” says an English proverb. “Except a living man there is nothing more wonderful than a book! They teach us and open their hearts to us as brothers,” wrote Charles Kingsley, an English writer of the 19th century. The book is certainly one of the greatest human inventions. […]...