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1. Перевод слова resistanceResistance — сопротивление, оборона Перевод слова Resistance coil — катушка сопротивления to quash an attempt of resistance — подавить попытку сопротивления to break down the resistance of the enemy — сломить сопротивление противника Rebel gunmen have put up strong Resistance. Вооруженные мятежники оказали сильное сопротивление. She made the point that further Resistance was useless. Она ... Читать далее...
2. Значение идиомы line of least resistance[line of least resistance] or [path of least resistance] {n. phr.}The easiest way; the way that takes least effort. In becoming adoctor like his father John had really just followed the line of leastresistance. Some parents take the path of least resistance withtheir children and let them do as they please....
3. Значение идиомы clean-up[clean-up] {n.} 1. An act of removing all the dirt from a given set of objects. What this filthy room needs is an honest clean-up. 2. The elimination of pockets of resistance during warfare or a police raid. The FBI conducted a clean-up against the drug pushers in our district....
4. Значение идиомы line one’s pockets[line one’s pockets] also [line one’s purse] {v. phr.}, {informal}To get a lot of money unfairly; get rich by being dishonest. Thepoliceman lined his pockets by taking bribes. The inspector linedhis pockets by permitting contractors to use poor building materials. Compare: FEATHER ONE’S NEST....
5. Значение идиомы at issue[at issue] {adj. phr.} 1. In dispute; to be settled by debate, by vote, by battle, or by some other contest. His good name was at issue in the trial. The independence of the United States from England was at issue in the Revolutionary War. Compare: IN QUESTION. 2. Not in agreement; in conflict; opposing. ... Читать далее...
6. Значение идиомы play off[play off] {v.} 1. To match opposing persons, forces, or interestsso that they balance each other. The girl played off her admirersagainst each other. Britain tried to play off European nationsagainst each other so that she would have a balance of power. 2. Tofinish the playing of The visitors cameback the next Saturday to play ... Читать далее...
7. Значение идиомы half the battle[half the battle] {n. phr.} A large part of the work. When youwrite an essay for class, making the outline is half the battle. To see your faults and decide to change is half the battle ofself-improvement....
8. Значение идиомы hold the fort[hold the fort] {v. phr.} 1. To defend a fort successfully; fightoff attackers. The little group held the fort for days until helpcame. 2. {informal} To keep a position against opposing forces. Friends of civil liberties held the fort during a long debate. 3.{informal} to keep service or operations going It was ChristmasEve, and a ... Читать далее...
9. Значение идиомы at cross purposes[at cross purposes] {adv. phr.} With opposing meanings or aims; with opposing effect or result; with aims which hinder or get in each other’s way. Tom’s parents acted at cross purposes in advising him; his father wanted him to become a doctor; but his mother wanted him to become a minister....
10. Перевод идиомы path of least resistance, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: path of least resistance Перевод: наилегчайший путь, самый простой путь, путь наименьшего сопротивления Пример: I took the path of least resistance and quit the class rather than try to pass the course. Я выбрал путь наименьшего сопротивления, и бросил этот курс, вместо того, чтобы сдавать его....
11. Значение идиомы square up[square up] {v. phr.} To liquidate debts and other obligations. I want to square up my medical bills before I accept my new teachingassignment in Africa....
12. Значение идиомы sell off[sell off] {v. phr.} To liquidate one’s holdings of certain setitems. The retired professor had to sell off his rare butterflycollection to meet his health expenses....
13. Перевод слова battleBattle — битва, сражение Перевод слова Battle alarm — боевая тревога battle area — поле боя the battle of life — борьба за существование Her son was killed in Battle. Ее сын был убит в сражении. She had Battled against cancer. Она сражались против рака. Firefighters Battled the flames. Пожарные боролись с пламенем....
14. Значение идиомы touch up[touch up] {v.} 1. To paint over I wantto touch up that scratch on the fender. The woodwork is done, butthere are a few places he has to touch up. 2. To improve with smalladditions or changes. He touched up the photographic negative tomake a sharper print. It’s a good speech, but it needs a ... Читать далее...
15. Перевод слова basicBasic — базисный, главный, основной Перевод слова Basic principles — основные принципы basic training — начальная подготовка basic data — основные, наиболее существенные данные In this class, you will learn the Basic principles of chemistry. На этом занятии вы познакомитесь с основными принципами химии. Their knowledge is very Basic. Их знания очень поверхностные. The Basic ... Читать далее...
16. Значение идиомы join forces[join forces] or [join hands] {v. phr.} To get together for thesame aim; group together for a purpose; unite. The students and thegraduates joined forces to raise money when the gym burned down. The American soldiers joined hands with the British in the waragainst Germany. Compare: THROW IN ONE’S LOT WITH....
17. Значение идиомы battle of nerves[battle of nerves] {n. phr.} A contest of wills during which the parties do not fight physically but try to wear each other out. It has been a regular battle of nerves to get the new program accepted at the local state university. See: WAR OF NERVES....
18. Значение идиомы keep cool[keep cool] {v. phr.} Remain calm; remain unexcited. The mainthing to remember in an emergency situation is to not lose one’s headand keep cool....
19. Значение идиомы have the makings of[have the makings of] {v. phr.} To possess the basic ingredients;have the basic qualities to do something. Tom is still young but heseems to have the makings of an excellent pianist....
20. Перевод идиомы (to be) half the battle, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: (to be) half the battle Перевод: большая часть работы Пример: Writing the letters will be half the battle. We can finish the rest of the work next week. Если мы напишем письма, это уже будет полдела. Остальную работу мы можем закончить на следующей неделе....
21. Перевод слова remainRemain — оставаться, сохраняться Перевод слова If you take 3 from 8, 5 remains — если от 8 отнять 3, получится 5 let it remain as it is — пусть все останется как есть to remain at home — остаться дома to remain silent — хранить молчание We Remained friends. Мы остались друзьями. My parents ... Читать далее...
22. Значение идиомы reckon with[reckon with] {v.} To consider as one of the things which maychange a situation; consider that will make a differencein the results. The coach said the opposing pitcher had a fast ballto be reckoned with. Syn.: TAKE INTO ACCOUNT....
23. Значение идиомы odd jobs[odd jobs] {n. phr.} Work that is not steady or regular in nature;small, isolated tasks. Dan does odd jobs for his neighbors, barelymaking enough to eat....
24. Значение идиомы at loggerheads[at loggerheads] {adj.} or {adv. phr.} In a quarrel; in a fight; opposing each other. The two senators had long been at loggerheads on foreign aid. Because of their barking dog, the Morrises lived at loggerheads with their neighbors. Compare: AT ODDS....
25. Значение идиомы pickpocket[pickpocket] {n.} A thief; a petty criminal who steals things andmoney out of people’s pockets on a bus, train, etc. In some bigcities many poor children become pickpockets out of poverty....
26. Перевод слова isolateIsolate — изолировать, обособлять Перевод слова To isolate a circuit — изолировать контур to isolate a patient — изолировать больного to isolate a circuit-breaker — электр. обесточивать автомат It is necessary to Isolate the individual prophets from the herd. Необходимо отделять пророков от толпы. Certain patients must be Isolated in a separate ward. Некоторые пациенты ... Читать далее...
27. Значение идиомы take care of[take care of] {v. phr.} 1. To attend to; supply the needs of. She stayed home to take care of the baby. Syn.: KEEP AN EYE ON, LOOK AFTER. Compare: IN CHARGE. 2. {informal} To deal with; do whatis needed with. I will take care of that letter. The coach toldJim to take care of ... Читать далее...
28. Значение идиомы give in[give in] {v.} To stop fighting or arguing and do as the otherperson wants; give someone his own way; stop opposing someone. Mother kept inviting Mrs. Smith to stay for lunch, and finally shegave in. After Billy proved that he could ride a bicycle safely, his father gave in to him and bought him one. ... Читать далее...
29. Значение идиомы on record[on record] {adj. phr.} 1. An official or recorded statement orfact; said for everyone to know. We do not know when the famouswriter was born, but the date of his death is on record. The twocandidates went on television to put their ideas on record. 2. Knownto have said or done a certain thing. — ... Читать далее...
30. Значение идиомы jump ball[jump ball] {n.} The starting of play in basketball by tossing theball into the air between two opposing players, each of whom jumps andtries to hit the ball to a member of his own team. Two players heldonto the ball at the same time and the referee called a jump ball....
31. Значение идиомы duck soup[duck soup] {n.}, {slang} 1. A task easily accomplished or one that does not require much effort. That history test was duck soup. 2. A person who offers no resistance; a pushover. How’s the new history teacher? — He’s duck soup....
32. Перевод идиомы turn the tables (on someone), значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: turn the tables (on someone) Перевод: поменяться ролями с кем-либо Пример: The opposing team was able to turn the tables and win the game. Противоположная команда смогла поменяться с нами ролями и выиграть игру....
33. Перевод идиомы see stars, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: see stars Перевод: видеть звезды в глазах после того, как кого-то сильно ударили по голове Пример: When I was hit by the opposing player I fell to the ground and began to see stars. Когда меня толкнул игрок из команды противников, я упал на землю и в глазах у меня стояли звезды....
34. David Copperfield tricks robbersDavid Copperfield has magically escaped getting robbed. The 49-year-old illusionist was walking with two female assistants to their tour bus after his show Sunday at a performing arts center when four teens pulled up in a black car, a police report said. Two armed robbers allegedly got out of the car and demanded the group’s ... Читать далее...
35. Значение идиомы stick by one[stick by one] {v. phr.} To support; remain loyal to. All ofPeter’s friends stuck by him faithfully, in spite of what has beensaid about him in the press....
36. Значение идиомы put to use[put to use] {v. phr.} To use. During the early part of theKorean war the cooks and office workers of the U. S. Army were put touse in battle. Henry decided to put his dictionary to use. Iwish you’d put the lawn mower to use!...
37. Значение идиомы do-or-die[do-or-die] {adj.} Strongly decided, very eager and determined. With a real do-or-die spirit the team scored two touchdowns in the last five minutes of the game. The other army was larger but our men showed a do-or-die determination and won the battle....
38. Перевод слова navalNaval — военно-морской Перевод слова A naval engagement — морское сражение naval forces — военно-морские силы naval communications — морские коммуникации naval service — военно-морская служба naval shipyard — морская верфь naval architect — кораблестроитель The Naval commander disengaged the two largest ships from the sea battle. Адмирал вывел из боя два самых больших корабля. ... Читать далее...
39. 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...
40. Значение идиомы catch cold[catch cold] {v. phr.} 1. or [take cold] To get a common cold-weather sickness that causes a running nose, sneezing, and sometimes sore throat and fever or other symptoms. Don’t get your feet wet or you’ll catch cold. 2. {informal} To catch unprepared or not ready for a question or unexpected happening. I had not ... Читать далее...