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1. Перевод слова adequate Adequate – адекватный, соответствующий Перевод слова Adequate model – адекватная модель adequate consideration – должное внимание adequate accuracy – требуемая точность The food was Adequate for all of us. Еды хватило на всех. She was Adequate to the task. Она вполне подходила для этого. It would be Adequate to list just the basic objections. Будет […]...
2. Значение идиомы burst with joy [burst with joy] or [pride] {v. phr.} To be so full of the feeling of joy or pride that one cannot refrain from showing one’s exuberant feelings. Armstrong and Aldrin burst with pride when they stepped out on the moon in July, 1969....
3. Значение идиомы flash in the pan [flash in the pan] {n. phr.}, {slang} A person or thing that startsout well but does not continue. The new quarterback was a flash inthe pan. Mary got 100 on the first test in arithmetic but it wasjust a flash in the pan because she failed in arithmetic....
4. Значение идиомы hunky-dory [hunky-dory] {adj.} OK; satisfactory; fine. The landlord askedabout our new apartment and we told him that so far everything washunky-dory....
5. Перевод слова pride Pride – гордость, чувство собственного достоинства Перевод слова To burst with pride – сиять от гордости to hurt smb.’s pride – нанести удар по чьему-л. самолюбию the boy is his parents’ pride – мальчик – гордость своих родителей Pride will have a fall. Гордыня до добра не доводит. Success in sport is a source of […]...
6. Перевод идиомы take pride (in something), значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: take pride (in something) Перевод: гордиться чем-либо Пример: The couple take pride in their beautiful house. Эта пара гордится своим красивым домом....
7. Значение идиомы swallow one’s pride [swallow one’s pride] {v. phr.} To bring your pride under control;humble yourself. After Bill lost the race, he swallowed his prideand shook hands with the winner. Compare: EAT ONE’S WORDS,...
8. Значение идиомы pride must take a pinch [pride must take a pinch] One must endure the minor pains andhardships one encounters while being made pretty. – A proverb. “Mother,” Sue cried, “stop pulling my hair!” “Just a moment, younglady,” the mother answered, while combing her hair. “Don’t you knowthat pride must take a pinch?”...
9. Four nuns arrived at the gates of heaven Four nuns arrived at the gates of heaven. St. Peter makes the inspection. The first one says:”I have to confess, I held mans penis in one hand.” St. Peter says:”You see the bowl of holy water, wash your hand and go in.” The second says:”I have to confess, I held mans penis in both hands.” […]...
10. Значение идиомы elbow room [elbow room] {n.} Adequate space to move around or to work in. He doesn’t require a huge office, but we must at least give him elbowroom....
11. Waiting for Drug Approval Florence: A package came for you. I think it’s from overseas. Alexander: Oh, those are my Drugs. Florence: You’re buying your Medication from overseas? Alexander: I have no choice. This drug isn’t FDA-approved yet. Florence: Isn’t it dangerous to take a drug that isn’t approved? Alexander: Not if it’s been approved in other countries. This […]...
12. Значение идиомы last straw [last straw] or [straw that breaks the camel’s back] {n. phr.} Asmall trouble which follows other troubles and makes one lose patienceand be unable to bear them. Bill had a bad day in school yesterday. He lost his knife on the way home, then he fell down, and when hebroke a shoe lace, that was […]...
13. Значение идиомы strike a bargain [strike a bargain] {v. phr.} To arrive at a price satisfactory toboth the buyer and the seller. After a great deal of haggling, theymanaged to strike a bargain....
14. Значение идиомы no use [no use] {n.} 1. No purpose; no object; no gain. There’s no usein crying about your broken bicycle. Bob said, “Let’s try again.”Dick answered, “It’s no use.” 2. Bad opinion; no respect; no liking.- Usually used after “have”. He had no use for dogs after a dog bithim. Jimmy had no use for arithmetic because […]...
15. Значение идиомы in a sense [in a sense] {adv. phr.} In some ways but not in all; somewhat. Mr. Smith said our school is the best in the state, and in a sensethat is true. In a sense, arithmetic is a language....
16. Значение идиомы the matter [the matter] {adj.} Not as it should be; wrong. – Used in questionsor with negatives or “if”. Why don’t you answer me? What’s thematter? John may be slow in arithmetic, but nothing’s the matterwith his pitching arm. If anything is the matter, please tell me....
17. Значение идиомы well and good [well and good] {adj. phr.} Good; satisfactory. If my daughterfinishes high school, I will call that well and good. – Often usedwithout a verb to show agreement or understanding. Well and good; Iwill come to your house tomorrow. Compare: ALL RIGHT, ALL VERY WELL, VERY WELL....
18. Значение идиомы the more — the more — [the more — the more –] or [the –er the –er] – Used in twohalves of a sentence to show that when there is more of the first, there is more of the second too. The more you eat. the fatter youwill get. Get your report in when you can; the sooner, thebetter. The bigger […]...
19. Значение идиомы hang together [hang together] {v.} 1. To stay united; help and defend oneanother. The club members always hung together when one of them wasin trouble. Syn.: STICK TOGETHER. Compare: STAND BY, STAND UP FOR. 2.{informal} To form a satisfactory whole; fit together. Jack’s storyof why he was absent from school seems to hang together....
20. Значение идиомы much less [much less] {conj.} And also not; and even less able or likely to.- Used after a negative clause. I never even spoke to the man, muchless insulted him. John couldn’t even pick up the box, much lesscarry it upstairs. George can hardly understand arithmetic, muchless algebra. Compare: LET ALONE, NOT TO MENTION....
21. Пословица / поговорка pride comes before a fall / pride goes before a fall – перевод и значение, пример использования Пословица / поговорка: pride comes before a fall / pride goes before a fall Перевод: гордыня до добра не доведет; дьявол гордился, да с неба свалился Эквивалент в русском языке: кто слишком высоко летает, тот низко падает Пример: The president of the company was arrogant about his business practices. However, pride comes before a fall […]...
22. Значение идиомы wear well [wear well] {v.} 1. To continue to be satisfactory, useful, orliked for a long time. My old overcoat has worn very well. Their marriage has worn well. That author wears well. Compare:STAND UP. 2. To carry, accept, or treat properly or well. Grandfather wears his years well. Tommy has won many honors buthe wears them […]...
23. Значение идиомы beyond the pale [beyond the pale] {adv.} or {adj. phr.} In disgrace; with no chance of being accepted or respected by others; not approved by the members of a group. After the outlaw killed a man he was beyond the pale and not even his old friends would talk to him. Tom’s swearing is beyond the pale; no […]...
24. Значение идиомы in one’s bad graces [in one’s bad graces] {adj. phr.} Not approved by; not liked by. John was in his mother’s bad graces because he spilled his milk onthe tablecloth. Don got in the bad graces of the teacher bylaughing at her hat. Compare: DOWN ON, IN BAD, OUT OF FAVOR. Contrast: IN ONE S GOOD GRACES....
25. Значение идиомы higher-up [higher-up] {n.}, {informal} One of the people who has one of themore important positions in an organization; an important official. The teacher’s problem was discussed by the higher-ups. The localofficers of the scout group approved the plan, but the statehigher-ups did not accept it....
26. A Blind Mans Sport A Blind Mans Sport A blind man was describing his favorite sport, parachuting. When asked how this was accomplished, he said that things were all done for him: “I am placed in the door and told when to jump” “My hand is placed on my release ring for me, and out I go” “But how […]...
27. Значение идиомы ride on one’s coattails [ride on one’s coattails] {v. phr.} To succeed in a certainendeavor by attaching oneself to the greater weight of another personor corporate body. “We will never get our Ph. D. program approved onour own,” said the head of the modern dance department, “but we mightsucceed if we stay in the Division of Fine Arts, riding […]...
28. At a grocery store A man observed a woman in the grocery store with a three year old girl in her basket. As they passed the cookie section, the little girl asked for cookies and her mother told her, “No.” The little girl immediately began to whine and fuss, and the mother said quietly, “Now Monica, we just have […]...
29. Значение идиомы a little bird told me [a little bird told me] To have learned something from a mysterious, unknown, or secret source. “Who told you that Dean Smith was resigning?” Peter asked. “A little bird told me,” Jim answered....
30. Перевод слова approve Approve – одобрять Перевод слова To approve a label – утвердить ярлык approve the budget – одобрить бюджет approve a schedule – утверждать график I don’t Approve of your friends. Мне не нравятся твои друзья. They Approved the terms of contract. Они согласовали условия контракта. I can’t Approve your plan. Я не могу утвердить ваш […]...
31. Значение идиомы what’s what [what’s what] or [what is what] {n. phr.}, {informal} 1. What eachthing is in a group; one thing from another. The weeds and theflowers are coming up together, and we can’t tell what is what. 2.All that needs to be known about something; the important facts orskills. Richard did the wrong thing, because he is […]...
32. Значение идиомы in one’s good graces [in one’s good graces] or [in one’s good books] {adv. phr.}Approved of by you; liked by someone. Ruth is in her mother’s goodgraces because she ate all her supper. Bill is back in the goodgraces of his girlfriend because he gave her a box of candy. Compare:IN GOOD. Contrast: IN ONE’S BAD GRACES....
33. Значение идиомы keep a civil tongue in one’s head [keep a civil tongue in one’s head] {v. phr.} To be polite inspeaking. He was very angry with his boss, but he kept a civiltongue in his head. The bus driver began yelling at the woman andshe told him to keep a civil tongue in his head....
34. Значение идиомы show up [show up] {v.} 1. To make known the real truth about. The man said he was a mind reader, but he was shown up as a fake. 2.To come or bring out; become or make easy to see. The detective puta chemical on the paper, and the fingertips showed up. This testshows up your weaknesses […]...
35. Значение идиомы on the heels of [on the heels of] {prep.} Just after; following. – Often used with “hard” for emphasis. Hardon the heels of the women’s liberation parade, homosexuals declared a”gay pride week.”...
36. Значение идиомы pride oneself on [pride oneself on] {v. phr.} To be proud ot, take satisfaction in;be much pleased by. She prided herself on her beauty. He pridedhimself on his strength and toughness. Compare: PLUME ONESELF....
37. Значение идиомы cancel out [cancel out] {v.} To destroy the effect of; balance or make useless. The boy got an “A” in history to cancel out the “C” he got in arithmetic. Our track team won the mile relay to cancel out the other team’s advantage in winning the half-mile relay. Tom’s hot temper cancels out his skill as […]...
38. Значение идиомы go to the devil [go to the devil] {v. phr.}, {informal} 1. To go away, mind yourown business. – Used as a command; considered rude. George told Bobto go to the devil. “Go to the devil!” said Jack, when his sistertried to tell him what to do. 2. To become bad or ruined; becomeuseless. The boy got mixed up […]...
39. Перевод идиомы take it or leave it, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: take it or leave it Перевод: либо да, либо нет; принять что-либо или отказаться от этого Пример: The customer was told to take it or leave it when he began to complain about the product. Когда покупатель начал жаловаться на товар, ему сказали, чтобы он решался, будет он совершать покупку или нет....
40. Значение идиомы take down [take down] {v.} 1. To write or record. I willtell you how to get to the place; you had better take it down. 2. Topull to pieces; take apart. It will be a big job to take that treedown. In the evening the campers put up a tent, and the nextmorning they took it down. […]...