Значение идиомы old world

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1. The Map of the WorldТопик Карта мира подробно расскажет о нашей планете Земля. Большая часть поверхности планеты занята водами Мирового океана. Большие участки суши называются материками или континентами, их всего 6: Евразия, Африка, Северная Америка, Южная Америка, Австралия и Антарктида. Частей света тоже 6: Северная и Южная Америка образуют одну часть света — Америку; материк Евразия состоит из двух ... Читать далее...
2. Значение идиомы in a world of one’s own[in a world of one’s own] or [in a world by oneself] 1. In theplace where you belong; in your own personal surroundings; apart fromother people. They are in a little world of their own in theirhouse on the mountain. 2a. In deep thought or concentration. Maryis in a world of her own when she ... Читать далее...
3. Значение идиомы charmed life[charmed life] {n.} A life often saved from danger; a life full of lucky escapes. He was in two airplane accidents, but he had a charmed life. During the war a bullet knocked the gun out of his hand, but he had a charmed life....
4. Значение идиомы world[world] See: COME UP IN THE WORLD or RISE IN THE WORLD, DEAD TO THEWORLD, FOR ALL THE WORLD, IN A WORLD OF ONE’S OWN or IN A WORLD BYONESELF, IN THE WORLD, LOOK AT THE WORLD THROUGH ROSE-COLORED GLASSES, NOT FOR THE WORLD, ON TOP OF THE WORLD or SITTING ON TOP OF THE ... Читать далее...
5. Значение идиомы come up in the world[come up in the world] or [rise in the world] {v. phr.} To gain success, wealth, or importance in life; rise to a position of greater wealth or importance. He had come up in the world since he peddled his wife’s baked goods from a pushcart. Compare: GET AHEAD. Contrast: COME DOWN IN THE WORLD....
6. Значение идиомы come down in the world[come down in the world] {v. phr.} To lose a place of respect or honor, become lower. The stranger plainly had come down a long way in the world. Compare: DOWN ON ONE’S LUCK....
7. Значение идиомы on top of the world[on top of the world] or [sitting on top of the world] also [sitting on high cotton] {adj. phr.}, {informal} Feelingpleased and happy; feeling successful. John was on top of the worldwhen he found out that he got into college. When Ruth won firstprize in the contest, she felt as though she was sitting on ... Читать далее...
8. Значение идиомы sweep the city[sweep the city] or [country] or [nation] or [world] {v. phr.} Togain great attention or popularity throughout the city, country, etc. Pavarotti’s unmatched tenor voice swept the world in anunprecedented manner....
9. Reading a World MapGreg: What are you doing with that Map and that Globe? Julianna: I’m trying to keep track of Carmen as she travels from country to country. I just got another Postcard from her today. Greg: I’m not sure I like the idea of my daughter traveling around the world with a group of people for ... Читать далее...
10. Значение идиомы weight of the world on one’s shoulders[weight of the world on one’s shoulders] or [world on one’sshoulders] or [world on one’s back] {n. phr.} A very heavy load ofworry or responsibility; very tired or worried behavior, as ifcarrying the world; behavior as if you are very important. Don’tlook as if you had the weight of the world on your shoulders, Henry, ... Читать далее...
11. Значение идиомы for all the world[for all the world] {adv. phr.} 1. Under no circumstances. Bettysaid she wouldn’t marry Jake for all the world. 2. Precisely;exactly. It began for all the world like a successful baseballseason for the UIC Flames, when suddenly they lost to the BlueDemons....
12. Значение идиомы fourth world[fourth world] {n.}, {informal} The poor nations of the world, asdistinguished from the oil-rich nations of the third world. SriLanka will never join OPEC, since it is a fourth world nation....
13. Мир/ The WorldНа английском языке Перевод на русский язык The World Мир We live on the planet Earth, which is the only planet orbiting the Sun with a life on it. The largest part of it is occupied by the waters of the World Ocean. If we look on the map of the world we can see ... Читать далее...
14. Значение идиомы set the world on fire[set the world on fire] {v. phr.}, {informal} To do somethingoutstanding; act in a way that attracts much attention or makes youfamous. John works hard, but he will never set the world on fire. Mary could set the world on fire with her piano playing....
15. Значение идиомы dead to the world[dead to the world] {adj. phr.}, {informal} 1. Fast asleep. Tim went to bed very late and was still dead to the world at 10 o’clock this morning. 2. As if dead; unconscious. Tom was hit on the head by a baseball and was dead to the world for two hours....
16. Значение идиомы world is one’s oyster[world is one’s oyster] Everything is possible for you; the worldbelongs to you; you can get anything you want. When John won thescholarship, he felt as though the world was his oyster. The richgirl acts as though the world is her oyster....
17. Значение идиомы out of this world[out of this world] {adj. phr.}, {slang} Wonderfully good orsatisfying; terrific; super. The dress in the store window was outof this world! Mother was on TV last night. Isn’t that out of thisworld?...
18. Пословица / поговорка it takes all kinds to make a world / it takes all sorts to make a world — перевод и значение, пример использованияПословица / поговорка: it takes all kinds to make a world / it takes all sorts to make a world Перевод: люди всякие бывают; все люди разные Эквивалент в русском языке: о вкусах не спорят Пример: The woman was wearing very strange clothes. It seems that it takes all kinds to make a world. Эта ... Читать далее...
19. Значение идиомы in the world[in the world] or [on earth] {adv. phr.}, {informal} Of allpossible things; ever. — Usually used for emphasis after words thatask questions, as «who», «why», «what», etc. Where in the world didyou find that necktie? The boys wondered how on earth the mousegot out of the cage. Betty could not understand what on earth theteacher ... Читать далее...
20. Значение идиомы third world[third world] {n.} 1. The countries not aligned with either theformer U. S. S. R.-dominated Communist bloc or the U. S. A.-dominatedcapitalist countries. New Zealand made a move toward third countrystatus when it disallowed American nuclear submarines in its harbors. 2. The developing nations of the world where the industrial revolutionhas not yet been completed. ... Читать далее...
21. Перевод идиомы not for anything in the world, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: not for anything in the world Перевод: ни за что на свете Пример: I will not for anything in the world go to the restaurant with that woman. Я ни за что на свете не пойду в ресторан с этой женщиной....
22. Перевод слова mannerManner — манера, поведение; метод, способ Перевод слова In the same manner as… — таким же образом, как… in like manner — подобным образом modest manner — скромное поведение friendly in manner — обходительный She replied to me in a very rude Manner. Она ответила мне очень грубо. Do it in such Manner. Сделай это ... Читать далее...
23. Перевод слова worldWorld — мир, земля, планета, всемирный Перевод слова To come into the world — появиться на свет, родиться a citizen of the world — гражданин мира, космополит the great brains of the world — великие умы человечества All the World’s a stage. Весь мир — театр. His World is a very narrow one. Его кругозор ... Читать далее...
24. Перевод идиомы feel on top of the world, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: feel on top of the world Перевод: чувствовать себя очень хорошо Пример: I feel on top of the world and I plan to go dancing tonight. Я чувствую себя замечательно, и сегодня вечером я собираюсь пойти на танцы....
25. Перевод идиомы set the world on fire, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: set the world on fire Перевод: сделать что-либо очень необычное, выдающееся, что-либо, что может прославить кого-либо Пример: The author has not been able to set the world on fire with his writing but he is trying very hard. Этот писатель не сумел прославиться своим произведением, но он очень старается....
26. Значение идиомы look at the world through rose-colored glasses[look at the world through rose-colored glasses] or [see withrose-colored glasses] {v. phr.} To see everything as good andpleasant; not see anything hard or bad. When Jean graduated fromhigh school, she looked at the world through rose-colored glasses. If you see everything through rose-colored glasses, you will often bedisappointed....
27. The USA (2)The United States of America is another important English-speaking country. It consists of fifty different states and the District of Columbia joined together under one government. The USA covers an area of almost 9400000 square kilometres and is twice as large as all the countries of Europe combined. It is placed in the middle of ... Читать далее...
28. Значение идиомы world without end[world without end] {adv. phr.}, {literary} Endlessly; forever;eternally. Each human being has to die, but mankind goes on worldwithout end....
29. Перевод идиомы see the world through rose-colored glasses, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: see the world through rose-colored glasses Перевод: смотреть на мир через розовые очки Пример: She is unrealistic and tends to see the world through rose-colored glasses. Она не реалист, и она смотрит на мир через розовые очки....
30. Значение идиомы not for the world[not for the world] or [not for worlds] {adv. phr.} Not at anyprice; not for anything. I wouldn’t hurt his feelings for theworld. Not for worlds would he let his children go hungry....
31. Russia (7)Russia is the largest country in the world. The country is washed by seas and oceans. There are many rivers in Russia. The largest rivers are the Volga in Europe and the Yenisei and Ob in Asia. The deepest lakes are the Baikal and Ladoga. Russia is located on two plains the Great Russia Plain ... Читать далее...
32. Значение идиомы all manner of[all manner of] {adj. phr.}, {formal} Many different kinds of; all sorts of. In a five-and-ten-cent store you can buy all manner of things....
33. Can the world exist without you — Может ли мир без тебяCan the world exist without any person? And what role can a person play in the modern world?» — I have asked myself and have come to the conclusion that the given themes are seldom shown up nowadays, and it is not good. Many people have simply stopped appreciating, noticing and respecting all those people ... Читать далее...
34. Значение идиомы old country[old country] {n. phr.} Primarily Europe, but also any countryother than the United States where one originally came from. Al’swife was born in Chicago but Al himself is from the old country, Ireland....
35. Russia (5)Russia is one of the largest countries in the world. It occupies about one-seventh part of dry land. It is situated in Europe and Asia. Its total area is over 17 million square kilometers. The country is washed by many seas and oceans. There are different types of climate on the territory of the country. ... Читать далее...
36. Rice Production in the World and in the U. SRice is different from all other crops in that it is usually grown in a flooded field. The base of the rice stalk will be under water most of the growing season. Rice can be grown on dry ground and is sometimes grown in that manner in developing countries, but the field yields are much ... Читать далее...
37. Значение идиомы to the manner born[to the manner born] {adj. phr.} At ease with something because oflifelong familiarity with it. She says her English is the bestbecause she is to the manner born....
38. Значение идиомы four corners[four corners] {n.} All parts of a place. People came from thefour corners of the world to see him. He has been to the fourcorners of the country. Compare: ALL OVER....
39. Значение идиомы know one’s way around[know one’s way around] or [know one’s way about] {v. phr.} 1. Tounderstand how things happen in the world; he experienced in the waysof the world. The sailor had been in the wildest ports in theworld. He knew his way around. Compare: HAVE BEEN AROUND. 2. or{informal} [know one’s onions] or [know one’s stuff] To ... Читать далее...
40. Mass Media. Different Ways to Know the WorldТопик СМИ. Разные способы узнать мир – рассказывает о том, что и кто помогает нам получить информацию о событиях в мире. Первые сведения о дальних странах мы получаем из книг, посещая музеи и выставки, затем мы стараемся посетить как можно больше стран, чтобы увидеть их своими глазами и познакомиться с культурой других народов. Но в ... Читать далее...