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Значение идиомы method in one’s madness
[method in one’s madness] {n. phr.} A plan or organization ofideas hard to perceive at first, but that becomes noticeable afterlonger and closer examination.
We thought he was crazy to threatento resign from the university but, when he was offered a tenured fullprofessorship, we realized that there had been method in his madness.
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- Перевод слова perceive Perceive – воспринимать, осознавать, постигать Перевод слова To perceive colours – различать цвета to perceive sound – воспринимать звук to perceive the futility of the attempt – понимать всю тщетность попытки I thought I Perceived a problem, but I wasn’t sure. Я думал, что осознал проблему, но не был в этом уверен. Cats are not […]...
- Перевод слова resign Resign – отставка, уйти в отставку, отказываться Перевод слова To resign office – уйти со службы resign a claim – отказаться от требования resign management – отказаться от руководства His offer to Resign will be accepted. Его предложение уйти в отставку, будет принято. Is he going to Resign from politics? Он собирается уйти из политики? […]...
- Перевод слова noticeable Noticeable – заметный, примечательный Перевод слова Noticeable difference – заметное различие noticeable scar – резко выделяющийся рубец noticeable for its beauty – примечательный своей красотой Alcohol has a Noticeable effect on the body. Алкоголь оказывает заметное влияние на организм. The centre party has shown a Noticeable move to the right in recent years. Центристская партия […]...
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- Перевод слова organization Organization – организация, формирование Перевод слова The organization of a new club – организация нового клуба the organization of a new government – формирование нового правительства to admit new members into an organization – принимать в организацию новых членов We must try to instil some order into the Organization. Мы должны попытаться привнести некоторый порядок […]...
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- Перевод слова examination Examination – осмотр, обследование, экспертиза, экзамен Перевод слова Examinations for teachers’ certificate – экзамены на получение права преподавать competitive examination – конкурсный экзамен examination of a claim – рассмотрение претензии The Examination lasted two hours. Экзамен шел два часа. How did he make out at the Examination? Как он сдал экзамен? The Examination was very […]...
- Значение идиомы in so many words [in so many words] {adv. phr.} 1. In those exact words. Hehinted that he thought we were foolish but did not say so in so manywords. 2. or [in no uncertain terms] In an outspoken way; plainly;directly. I told him in so many words that he was crazy. Bobwas very late for their date, and […]...
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