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1. Перевод слова savingSaving — экономия, сбережения; бережливый Перевод слова Saving of energy — экономия энергии saving of time — выигрыш во времени saving housekeeper — экономная хозяйка The teetotal system is a Saving of time, a Saving of money. Трезвый образ жизни экономит время и деньги. The girl should be commended for her bravery in Saving the ... Читать далее...
2. Значение идиомы save up[save up] {v. phr.} To put away for future use; keep as savings;save. John was saving up for a new bicycle. Mary saved uppieces of cloth to make a quilt....
3. Значение идиомы daylight saving time[daylight saving time] also [daylight saving] or [daylight time] or [fast time] {n.} A way of keeping time in summer that is one or two hours ahead of standard time. — Abbreviation DST. Many places in the United States keep their clocks on daylight saving time in the summer; in this way people get up ... Читать далее...
4. Значение идиомы pinch pennies[pinch pennies] {v. phr.}, {informal} Not spend a penny more thannecessary; be very saving or thrifty. When Tom and Mary were savingmoney to buy a house, they had to pinch pennies. — [penny-pincher]{n.}, {informal} A stingy or selfish person; miser. He spent solittle money that he began to get the name of a penny-pincher. -[penny-pinching] ... Читать далее...
5. Значение идиомы save face[save face] {v. phr.} To save your good reputation, popularity, ordignity when something has happened or may happen to hurt you; hidesomething that may cause you shame. The policeman was caughtaccepting a bribe; he tried to save face by claiming it was money owedto him. Bill would not play in the game because he knew ... Читать далее...
6. Значение идиомы under age[under age] {adj. phr.} Too young; not old enough; below legal age. He could not enlist in the army because he was under age. Rosewas not allowed to enroll in the Life Saving Course because she wasunder age. Contrast: OF AGE....
7. Значение идиомы out of commission[out of commission] {adj. phr.} 1. Retired from active militaryservice; no longer on active duty. When the war was over, manywarships were placed out of commission. Contrast: IN COMMISSION.2. Not in use or not working; so that it cannot work or be used. The strike put the airline out of commission for a week. Johnwill ... Читать далее...
8. Значение идиомы small-time[small-time] {adj.}, {informal} Unimportant; minor; with littlepower or importance. He has a job as a drummer with a small-timeband. It is a small-time business, but it may grow. Contrast:BIG-TIME....
9. Перевод слова bicycleBicycle — велосипед Перевод слова Racing bicycle — гоночный велосипед mountain bicycle — горный велосипед to ride a bicycle — ездить на велосипеде The Bicycle dented my car. Велосипед оставил вмятину на моей машине. Can James ride a Bicycle yet? Джеймс еще может ездить на велосипеде? The Bicycle chain needs oiling. Велосипедная цепочка должна быть ... Читать далее...
10. Значение идиомы saving grace[saving grace] {n. phr.} A single good attribute; a redeemingquality. Felicity is not very attractive but her intelligence andwit are her saving grace....
11. 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....
12. Значение идиомы little frog in a big pond[little frog in a big pond] or [small frog in a big pond] {n. phr.}An unimportant person in a large group or organization. In a largecompany, even a fairly successful man is likely to feel like a littlefrog in a big pond. When Bill transferred to a larger high school, he found himself a small ... Читать далее...
13. Значение идиомы both — and[both — and] {coord. conj.} Used to emphasize that two or more things are talked about. Both Frank and Mary were at the party. Millie is both a good swimmer and a good cook. In the program tonight Mary will both sing and dance. The frog can move quickly both on land and in the ... Читать далее...
14. Значение идиомы out of kilter[out of kilter] {adj. phr.}, {informal} 1. Not balanced right; notin a straight line or lined up right. The scale must be out ofkilter because when I weighed myself on it, it said 300 pounds. The wheels of my bicycle were out of kilter after it hit the tree. Contrast: IN BALANCE. 2. Needing repair; ... Читать далее...
15. Значение идиомы out of sorts[out of sorts] {adj. phr.} In an angry or unhappy mood; in a badtemper; grouchy. Mary was out of sorts and wouldn’t say goodmorning. Bob was out of sorts because he didn’t get a bicycle forhis birthday....
16. Значение идиомы huh-uh[huh-uh] or [hum-um] or [uh-uh] {adv.}, {informal} No. — Used onlyin speech or to record dialogue. Did Mary come? Huh-uh. Is itraining out? Uh-uh. Contrast: UH-UH....
17. Значение идиомы take liberties[take liberties] {v. phr.} To act toward in too close or friendly amanner; use as you would use a close friend or something of your own. Mary would not let any boy take liberties with her. Bill tookliberties with Tom’s bicycle. Compare: MAKE FREE WITH....
18. Значение идиомы bring to terms[bring to terms] {v. phr.} To make agree or do; make surrender. The two brothers were brought to terms by their father for riding the bicycle. The war won’t end until we bring the enemy to terms. Contrast: COME TO TERMS....
19. Значение идиомы close the door[close the door] or [bar the door] or [shut the door] {v. phr.} To prevent any more action or talk about a subject. The President’s veto closed the door to any new attempt to pass the bill. Joan was much hurt by what Mary said, and she closed the door on Mary’s attempt to apologize. ... Читать далее...
20. Значение идиомы hold one’s end up[hold one’s end up] or [hold up one’s end] or [keep one’s end up]or [keep up one’s end] {v. phr.}, {informal} To do your share of work;do your part. Mary washed the dishes so fast that Ann, who wasdrying them, couldn’t keep her end up. Susan kept up her end ofthe conversation, but Bill did ... Читать далее...
21. Значение идиомы turn a deaf ear to[turn a deaf ear to] {v. phr.} To pretend not to hear; refuse tohear; not pay attention. Mary turned a deaf ear to Lois’s asking toride her bicycle. The teacher turned a deaf ear to Bob’s excuse. Compare: COLD SHOULDER....
22. Значение идиомы hand-to-mouth[hand-to-mouth] {adj.} Not providing for the future; living fromday to day; not saving for later. Many native tribes lead ahand-to-mouth existence, content to have food for one day at a time. John is not a saving boy; he spends his money without thought forthe future, and lives a hand-to-mouth life. See: LIVE FROM HAND TOMOUTH....
23. Значение идиомы in commission[in commission] or [into commission] {adv.} or {adj. phr.} 1. Onduty or ready to be put on duty by a naval or military service; inactive service. The old battleship has been in commission fortwenty years. It took many months to build the new bomber, and nowit is ready to be put into commission. 2. In ... Читать далее...
24. Значение идиомы throw in[throw in] {v.} 1. To give or put in as an addition; to give to orwith something else. John threw in a couple of tires when he soldBill his bicycle. Mary and Tess were talking about the prom, andJoan threw in that she was going with Fred. Compare: FOR GOODMEASURE. 2. To push into operating ... Читать далее...
25. Значение идиомы standard time[standard time] also [slow time] {n.} Clock time that is set by lawor agreement in a country or in part of a country; especially, in theUnited States: the clock time used between fall and spring, which isan hour slower than the time used in the summer. — Abbreviation ST. When we go to bed Saturday ... Читать далее...
26. Значение идиомы get the better of[get the better of] or [get the best of] {v. phr.} 1. To win over, beat; defeat. Our team got the best of the visitors in the lastquarter. George got the better of Robert in a game of checkers. When the opposing player fouled John, John let his anger get thebetter of his good sense ... Читать далее...
27. Значение идиомы no deal[no deal] or [no dice] or [no go] or [no sale] or [no soap] {slang}Not agreed to; refused or useless; without success or result; no;certainly not. — Used in the predicate or to refuse something. Billy wanted to let Bob join the team, but I said that it was no dealbecause Bob was too young. ... Читать далее...
28. Значение идиомы within an ace of[within an ace of] {informal} or [within an inch of] {adv. phr.}Almost but not quite; very close to; nearly. Tim came within an aceof losing the election. John was within an inch of drowning beforehe was pulled out of the water. Compare: BY THE SKIN OF ONE’S TEETH....
29. One day there were these three boys walking downOne day there were these three boys walking down the street, all of a sudden they heard a yell: ‘HELP! HELP!’ When the boys got to the noise they saw Bill Clinton in a lake drowning. The three boys saved him from drowning. Bill Clinton asks the first boy how he could ever repay him. ... Читать далее...
30. Значение идиомы out of the running[out of the running] {adj.} or {adv. phr.} Having no chance to win;not among the real contenders; not among those to be considered. John had been out of the running since his first date with Mary, buthe didn’t realize it. Jones’s horse was put out of the runningearly in the race. Contrast: IN THE RUNNING....
31. Значение идиомы at one’s elbow[at one’s elbow] {adv. phr.} Close beside you; nearby. The President rode in an open car with his wife at his elbow. Mary practiced for several years to become a champion swimmer and her mother was always at her elbow to help her. Contrast: BREATHE DOWN ONE’S NECK....
32. Значение идиомы in bad[in bad] {adv. phr.}, {substandard} Out of favor; unpopular; indifficulty; in trouble. No, I can’t go swimming today. Father toldme to stay home, and I don’t want to get in bad. — Usually used with»with». Mary is in bad with the teacher for cheating on the test. The boy is in bad with the police ... Читать далее...
33. Значение идиомы out of the swim[out of the swim] {adj. phr.} Not doing what others are doing; notactive in business or social affairs. Mary had to stay home andtake care of Mother while she was sick, and soon felt out of theswim. The toy manufacturer who is out of the swim will losemoney. Contrast: IN THE SWIM....
34. Значение идиомы keep up[keep up] {v.} 1a. To go on; not stop; continue. The rain keptup for two days and the roads were flooded. Compare: KEEP ON. 1b. Togo on with ; continue steadily; never stop. Mrs. Smithtold John to keep up the good work. The teacher asked Dick to stopbothering Mary, but he kept it up. Compare: ... Читать далее...
35. Перевод слова contrastContrast — 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 ... Читать далее...
36. Значение идиомы in keeping[in keeping] {adj. phr.} Going well together; agreeing; similar. Mary’s hair style was in keeping with the latest fashion. Havingan assembly on Friday morning was in keeping with the school program. Contrast: OUT OF KEEPING....
37. Значение идиомы in one’s shell[in one’s shell] or [into one’s shell] {adv.} or {adj. phr.},{informal} In or into bashfulness; into silence; not sociable;unfriendly. After Mary’s mother scolded her, she went into hershell. The teacher tried to get Rose to talk to her, but shestayed in her shell. Contrast: OUT OF ONE’S SHELL....
38. Значение идиомы out of one’s blood[out of one’s blood] {adv. phr.} Separate from one’s feelings, interests, or desires. When Tom moved to the city, he couldn’t getthe country out of his blood. Mary is having a hard job gettingsummer laziness out of her blood. Contrast: IN ONE’S BLOOD....
39. Значение идиомы in vain[in vain] {adv. phr.} 1. Without effect; without getting thedesired result; without success. The drowning man called in vainfor help. To cry over spilled milk is to cry in vain. Compare: GOFOR NOTHING, NO USE. 2. See: TAKE ONE’S NAME IN VAIN....
40. Значение идиомы get the eye[get the eye] {v. phr.}, {informal} 1. To be looked at, especiallywith interest and liking. The pretty girl got the eye as she walkedpast the boys on the street corner. 2. To be looked at or stared at, especially in a cold, unfriendly way. When Mary asked if she couldtake home the fur coat and ... Читать далее...