Значение идиомы now or never

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1. Перевод слова presentPresent — подарок, дарить; настоящий, нынешний, современный Перевод слова Present price — существующая цена present needs — насущные нужды to present the prizes — вручать призы Christmas present — рождественский подарок That’s all I have to say at Present. Это все, что я имею сказать в данный момент. I’ve got a Present for you. У ... Читать далее...
2. Значение идиомы rob Peter to pay Paul[rob Peter to pay Paul] {v. phr.} To change one duty or need foranother; take from one person or thing to pay another. Bill owedSam a dollar, so he borrowed another from Joe to pay Sam back. Herobbed Peter to pay Paul. Trying to study a lesson for one classduring another class is like robbing ... Читать далее...
3. Значение идиомы on the Q. T[on the Q. T.] {adv. phr.}, {informal} Secretly; without anyone’sknowing. George and Paul formed a club on the Q. T. The teachersgot the principal a present strictly on the Q. T....
4. Sports-Related InjuriesGrace: What happened to you?! Paul: I had a little accident at the game today. Grace: Little accident?! You’re Limping and obviously in pain! Paul: I just Pulled a muscle in my back and Aggravated my Runner’s knee, that’s all. It’s nothing to worry about. Grace: And you’re still recovering from the Sprained ankle, Concussion, ... Читать далее...
5. ZHow offensive is that?How offensive is that? Jesus has just been nailed to the cross and has begun to suffer from the wounds, A crowd has gathered to watch and sympathize with Him. As Jesus looks out over the gathering he calls to one of his apostle’s. «Paul… Paul,» He calls out. Paul hears his name and comes ... Читать далее...
6. Becoming a Vegetarian/VeganAshley: I’m thinking of becoming a Vegetarian. I think it would be the Ethical thing to do. Paul: Are you going to eat eggs and Dairy? If you’re doing this for ethical reasons, you really should avoid anything made with Animal products or animal By-products. Ashley: I guess you’re right. Paul: Then you’re going to ... Читать далее...
7. Перевод слова perfectPerfect — совершенный, идеальный; совершенствовать Перевод слова To perfect an invention — улучшать изобретение perfect beauty — совершенная красота perfect person — идеальный человек perfect specimen — прекрасный образчик What a Perfect Hebe! Какое прелестное создание! His English was Perfect. Он безупречно говорил по-английски. They live in Perfect union. Они живут в полном согласии. Интересные ... Читать далее...
8. Значение идиомы resign oneself[resign oneself] {v. phr.} To stop arguing; accept something whichcannot be changed. When Jane’s father explained that he could notafford to buy her a new bicycle, she finally resigned herself toriding the old one. Compare: GIVE UP....
9. Значение идиомы at present[at present] {adv. phr.} At this time; now. It took a long time to get started, but at present the road is half finished. At present the house is empty, but next week a family will move in....
10. Различие (сравнение) между Present Perfect и Past Simple в английском языкеДля того чтобы лучше понимать разницу между этими двумя временами, запомните несколько правил, описанных в данной теме. 1) Present Perfect не употребляется, если описываются действия, не соотнесенные с настоящим временем. К примеру, при описании исторических событий не используется Present Perfect. From 1906 to 1913 Gorky lived on the island of Capri — C 1906 по ... Читать далее...
11. Store Promotions and GiveawaysSonia: What is all this? Paul: These are Entry forms and materials for our new store Promotions and Giveaways. Sonia: What Prizes can people Win? Paul: There are different kinds, because we’re running several promotions at once. We have Scratch-off cards to win Instant prizes, including t-shirts. Sonia: Those t-shirts are really nice. I’d like ... Читать далее...
12. Working With Unreliable PeoplePaul: What time is it? Jackie: It’s 2:30. The Cleveland office report should have been emailed to us by the end of the workday yesterday. What are we supposed to do now? Paul: If we don’t get their report, we’ll have To hold up the production of the Annual report and if that happens, somebody’s ... Читать далее...
13. Admiring a BabyMaya: Isn’t this baby Precious? She is just Darling. Coo chi coo. Jean-Paul: Why do women Fawn over babies? One baby looks pretty much like any other. Maya: You wouldn’t say that if you’d ever spent time with babies. Come over here and look at this one. She’s a Doll and her face is so ... Читать далее...
14. Being a Divorced ParentOscar: How are you adjusting to being a Single parent? Penny: It hasn’t been easy, but Paul and I are trying to be as Civil as possible. We worked out Joint custody so that Mina will get Quality time with both of us. Still, it’s been an Adjustment for her. Oscar: I’m sure, and for ... Читать далее...
15. Talking About Old CrimesPaul: What are you watching? Della: I’m watching a really good show about Cold cases. They take Unsolved crimes from Decades ago and Reconstruct them, trying to solve them Once and for all. Paul: But after all this time, isn’t the Trail cold? How do they solve the crimes with no new Leads? Della: They ... Читать далее...
16. Present perfect — настоящее завершенное времяА) Present perfect употребляется при описании события, произошедшего в прошлом и являющегося актуальным, существенным, значимым на момент речи о нем. При этом не имеет значения, когда это действие происходило. Present perfect часто используется с наречиями lately (недавно), и just (только что), already (уже) never (никогда), ever (когда-либо), yet (еще). Пример: I have forgotten his name. ... Читать далее...
17. Значение идиомы count out[count out] {v.} 1. To leave out of a plan; not expect to share in an activity; exclude. «Will this party cost anything? If it does, count me out, because I’m broke.» When the coach was planning who would play in the big game he counted Paul out, because Paul had a hurt leg. 2. ... Читать далее...
18. Starting a New School YearMom: It’s your first day at a new school. I’m worried about you. Paul: Mom, I’ll be fine. Mom: Do you have all of your books and Supplies in your Backpack? Oh and I’ve Packed you a lunch already. Paul: You didn’t have to do that, Mom. I was going to buy lunch at school. ... Читать далее...
19. Глагол — Формы настоящего времениPresent Indefinite (Simple Present) употребляется для выражения: 1. Обычного, постоянного, типичного Действия или характерного Признака, свойства подлежащего, а также для передачи общеизвестных Фактов и простых Истин, имеющих место в настоящем, но не привязанных к моменту речи. 2. Регулярно повторяющихся действий в настоящем. 3. Ряда последовательных действий в настоящем. Present Continuous употребляется для выражения: 1. Действия, ... Читать далее...
20. Перевод идиомы at the present time / at present, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: at the present time / at present Перевод: сейчас, в настоящее время Пример: At the present time there are no extra helpers available. В настоящее время свободных помощников нет....
21. Quitting SmokingVera: Hi, I thought you might be out here. Geez, it’s really cold! Paul: I know, but I really needed a Smoke break after that long meeting. Can I Bum one off you? I left my Pack of Cigarettes on my desk. Vera: Sure. Here’s my Lighter. What do you think about the new Incentives ... Читать далее...
22. Plagiarizing a PaperPaul: All done. Samantha: You’re done with your Paper? How can that be? I’m just getting started. Paul: I’m just a better student than you are. Samantha: Let me see that. You didn’t write this. Paul: No, I didn’t. I downloaded somebody’s paper from some website and Slapped my name on it. The professor will ... Читать далее...
23. Questions About a ProductPaul: Could you help me? I have a few questions about this computer Printer. Clerk: Sure. I’ll try. Paul: What I’m wondering is Whether this machine can be used as a Copier as well as a printer. Clerk: Yeah, it can. This is a Multifunction machine. It can be used as a printer, copier, and ... Читать далее...
24. Questions About a ProductPaul: Could you help me? I have a few questions about this computer Printer. Clerk: Sure. I’ll try. Paul: What I’m wondering is Whether this machine can be used as a Copier as well as a printer. Clerk: Yeah, it can. This is a Multifunction machine. It can be used as a printer, copier, and ... Читать далее...
25. Planning a Children’s PartySara: Come on! We need to buy all of the things we need for Gabriel’s party before the store closes. Paul: Are you sure we need a party? Maybe we can just have a Cake and some Party hats. Sara: Are you kidding?! We are going To pull out all the stops. We’ll have Streamers, ... Читать далее...
26. Paul got off the elevator on the 40th floor andPaul got off the elevator on the 40th floor and nervously knocked on his blind date’s door. She opened it and was as beautiful and charming as everyone had said. «I’ll be ready in a few minutes,» she said. «Why don’t you play with Rollo while you’re waiting?» He does wonderful tricks. He rolls over, ... Читать далее...
27. Ошибки, совершаемые при употреблении времени Present Perfect в английском языкеНаиболее распространенные ошибки Неправильно Правильно Перевод Объяснение Steven has wrote a new book. Steven has Written a new book. Стивен написал новую книгу. Необходимо использовать форму причастия прошедшего времени глагола: Wrote является формой Past Simple, Written является формой причастия прошедшего времени. Did you have seen him before? Have you seen him before? Ты видел его ... Читать далее...
28. Switching Cell Phone PlansPaul: I need a new Cell phone plan. These Roaming and Overage charges are killing me! Shauna: I thought you had a good calling, Messaging, and Data plan. Paul: I do, but I’m still Going over each month. Shauna: Have you thought about a Prepaid plan? You’ll never be charged extra. Paul: That’s not an ... Читать далее...
29. Switching Cell Phone PlansPaul: I need a new Cell phone plan. These Roaming and Overage charges are killing me! Shauna: I thought you had a good calling, Messaging, and Data plan. Paul: I do, but I’m still Going over each month. Shauna: Have you thought about a Prepaid plan? You’ll never be charged extra. Paul: That’s not an ... Читать далее...
30. Различие (сравнение) между Present Perfect Continuous или Present Perfect SimpleИ то, и другое время были рассмотрены в предыдущих темах, а в этой теме будет подробно изучена разница между ними. Для того чтобы лучше понимать различие между этими двумя временами, рассмотрите нижеследующую таблицу. — John and Mary are tired — Мария и Джон устали. — They have been playing tennis — Они играют в теннис. ... Читать далее...
31. Being Modest and BoastfulHans: Well, I think the choice is clear. I think we should hire Clark. Freddie: To me, the choice is clear, too, but I think that choice is Paul. Both Paul and Clark are qualified for the job, but Clark is a Blowhard. He was too Full of himself. Hans: Clark may Come off as ... Читать далее...
32. Ошибки, совершаемые при употреблении времени Past Perfect в английском языкеНаиболее распространенные ошибки Неправильно Правильно Перевод Объяснение I didn’t been to London. I Hadn’t been to London. Я не был в Лондоне. В Past Perfect используется вспомогательный глагол Had / Hadn’t . When I saw him, I noticed that he had a haircut. When I saw him I noticed that he Had had a haircut. ... Читать далее...
33. A dentis appointmentTwo guys are susposed to meet at 4:30. Charley shows up at 4:30 and waits. Finally, at almost 5:00, Paul shows up and Charley says, «Where have you been? You’re a 1/2 hour late.» Paul replies, «Sorry, I had to go to the dentist. My dick’s been hurting bad.» Charley says, «If your dick’s been ... Читать далее...
34. Перевод идиомы for the present / for the time being, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: for the present / for the time being Перевод: пока, на настоящее время Пример: For the present, these puzzling crimes remain unsolved. Пока эти озадачивающие преступления не были раскрыты. This is probably about as good a deal as we’re going to get, at least for the time being. Скорее всего, это лучшая сделка, которую ... Читать далее...
35. Значение идиомы fool away[fool away] or [fritter away] {v.}, {informal} To waste foolishly. Paul failed history because he fooled away his time instead ofstudying. The man won a lot of money, but he soon frittered itaway and was poor again....
36. The Stock MarketHeather: What’s the matter? You look terrible. Paul: Haven’t you seen the paper? The Stock market went down a lot yesterday. The NASDAQ is down 100 points and the Dow is down 30! My Portfolio is in big trouble. Heather: I knew you had some Stock options in this company, but I didn’t know you ... Читать далее...
37. Значение идиомы keep one’s word[keep one’s word] {v. phr.} To do what one has promised; fulfillone’s promise. Paul kept his word and paid me the $250 that he owedme right on time....
38. Значение идиомы cocksure[cocksure] {adj.} Overconfident; very sure. Paul was cocksure that it wasn ‘t going to snow, but it snowed so much that we had to dig our way out of the house....
39. Значение идиомы push around[push around] {v.}, {informal} To be bossy with; bully. Don’ttry to push me around! Paul is always pushing the smaller childrenaround....
40. Значение идиомы have the laugh on[have the laugh on] {v. phr.} To emerge as the victor. We weretrying to fool Paul by setting him up with a blind date who wasreportedly unattractive, but he had the laugh on us when this girlturned out to be beautiful....