Значение идиомы on an average

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1. Перевод слова averageAverage — средний, обыкновенный Перевод слова Average temperature — средняя температура average reader — рядовой читатель daily average — среднесуточный average earnings — средняя прибыль In an Average week I drive about 250 miles. В среднем в неделю я проезжаю около 250 миль. She was an Average student. Она была средним студентом. Last winter was ... Читать далее...
2. Перевод идиомы on the average, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: on the average Перевод: в среднем, обычно, в общем Пример: On the average I get about eight hours of sleep every night. В среднем, я сплю примерно восемь часов каждую ночь....
3. Перевод сленгового выражения average Joe, значение и пример использованияСленговое выражение: average Joe Перевод: среднестатистический человек; обычный человек Синоним: regular guy Пример: Mickey is your average Joe — he likes football, hates opera, and thinks it’s a crime to do any work on weekends. Микки — самый обычный среднестатистический человек: ему нравится футбол, он терпеть не может оперу, и он считает, что работать по ... Читать далее...
4. Значение идиомы draw a blank[draw a blank] {v. phr.}, {informal} 1. To obtain nothing in return for an effort made or to get a negative result. I looked up all the Joneses in the telephone book but I drew a blank every time I asked for Archibald Jones. 2. To fail to remember something. I am trying to think ... Читать далее...
5. Перевод слова blankBlank — пустой, чистый, незаполненный Перевод слова Blank paper — чистая бумага blank bill — бланковый вексель to leave blank — оставить незаполненным Leave the last page Blank. Оставьте последние страницы пустыми. But what in Blank you are waiting for? Какого — сами знаете чего — вы ждете? Suddenly the screen went Blank. Внезапно экран ... Читать далее...
6. Значение идиомы blank check[blank check] {n.} 1. A bank check written to a person who can then write in how much money he wants. John’s father sent him a blank check to pay his school bills. 2. {informal} Permission to another person to do anything he decides to do. The teacher gave the pupils a blank check to ... Читать далее...
7. Перевод слова blank noteBlank note — бумага для записей Происхождение слова blank note Фраза образована из слов Blank (пустой, незаполненный) и Note (заметка). rel=»nofollow»>...
8. Average Age — Средний возраст10 Ten is the year of the closest friendships — though not with the opposite sex. It is also the year when relationships with particular people or groups is strongest. The ten-year-old usually gets on well with parents but needs more time alone. Personal talents begin to show. 20 In the United States twenty is ... Читать далее...
9. Значение идиомы of one’s own accord[of one’s own accord] or [of one’s own free will] {adv. phr.}Without suggestion or help from anyone else; without being told;voluntarily. On her mother’s birthday, Betsy did the dishes of herown accord. But Johnny hates baths. I can’t believe he would takeone of his own free will....
10. Значение идиомы in effect[in effect] {adv.} or {adj. phr.} 1. The same in meaning or result. The teacher gave the same assignment, in effect, that she gaveyesterday. Helping your mother with the dishes is in effectearning your allowance. 2. Necessary to obey; being enforced. Thecoach says that players must be in bed by midnight, and that rule isin ... Читать далее...
11. Iraqi vs. AmericanAverage Iraqi Has visited the convergence of the Tigris and Euphrates, cradle of the ancient civilization founded by his ancestors Average American Once got really sick on the Wild Mouse ride at Six Flags theme park Average Iraqi Willing to participate in Holy War for his nation Average American Willing to participate in People’s Choice ... Читать далее...
12. Значение идиомы help out[help out] {v.} 1. To be helpful or useful; help sometimes orsomewhat. Mr. Smith helps out with the milking on the farm. Tomhelps out in the store after school. 2. To help especiallyin a time of need; aid; assist. Jane is helping out Mother byminding the baby. When John couldn’t add the numbers, the teacherhelped ... Читать далее...
13. Значение идиомы circumstances alter cases[circumstances alter cases] {formal} The way things are, or happen, may change the way you are expected to act. John’s father told him never to touch his gun, but one day when Father was away, John used it to shoot a poisonous snake that came into the yard. Circumstances alter cases....
14. Playing with your mindThis is so cool. Read this sentence: FINISHED FILES ARE THE RE — SULT OF YEARS OF SCIENTIF — IC STUDY COMBINED WITH THE EXPERIENCE OF YEARS. Now count ALOUD the F’s in that sentence. Count them ONLY ONCE: do not go back and count them again. See below… ANSWER: There are six F’s in ... Читать далее...
15. Значение идиомы case[case] See: BASKET CASE, CIRCUMSTANCES ALTER CASES, COUCH CASE, GET DOWN TO BRASS TACKS also GET DOWN TO CASES, IN ANY CASE, IN CASE or IN THE EVENT, IN CASE OF also IN THE EVENT OF, VANITY CASE....
16. A family was having dinner on Mother’s DayA family was having dinner on Mother’s Day. For some reason the mother was unusually quiet. Finally the husband asked what was wrong. «Nothing,» said the woman. Not buying it, he asked again. «Seriously, what’s wrong?» «Do you really want to know? Well, I’ll tell you. I have cooked and cleaned and fed the kids ... Читать далее...
17. One day a little girl was sitting and watching her motherOne day a little girl was sitting and watching her mother do the dishes at the kitchen sink. She suddenly noticed that her mother had several strands of white hair sticking out in contrast to her brunette hair. She looked at her mother and inquisitively asked, «Why are some of your hairs white, Mom? Her ... Читать далее...
18. Значение идиомы good night[good night] {interj.} 1. Used as a polite phrase when you leavesomeone at night. «Good night!» said Bob as he left Dick’s houseafter the party. «I’ll see you in the morning.» Bill said goodnight to his parents and went upstairs to bed. 2. or [good grief] — Used to show surprise and often some fear ... Читать далее...
19. Значение идиомы fly-by-night[fly-by-night ] {adj.} Set up to make a lot of money in a hurry, then disappear so people can’t find you to complain about poor work, etc.; not trustworthy; not reliable. Mrs. Blank bought her vacuumcleaner from a new company; when she tried to have it fixed, she foundit was a fly-by-night business....
20. My FamilyI am Zhilin Andrey. Andrey is my name and Zhilin is my surname. I am seventeen years old. I want to tell you a few words about my family. My family is not large. I have got mother, father and grandmother. There are four of us in the family. First of all some words about ... Читать далее...
21. Значение идиомы go on[go on] {v.} 1a. To continue; not stop. After he was hit by theball, Billy quit pitching and went home, but the game went on. TheTV picture began to jump, and it went on like that until Father turneda knob. I asked Jane a question but she went on reading and didn’tanswer. Mother told Jim ... Читать далее...
22. How long?This blond teenage dragged her boyfriend to the court on paternity issue. The lawyer asked, «How long are you having a sexual relationship?» «Years, I tell you years» she replied. » Thats no answer, you have to specify how long has he intimated with you.» «I don’t know exactly, its average, about six inches»...
23. My duties about the houseВ топике Мои обязанности по дому я рассказываю о том, что именно я делаю, чтобы помочь своим родителям, так как работы по дому всегда достаточно. Мне нравится помогать своим родителям и в саду, а еще я часто помогаю своему брату делать уроки. My name is…… I am 17 years old. I have already finished my ... Читать далее...
24. Перевод идиомы up in years / advanced in years / along in years / on in years, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: up in years / advanced in years / along in years / on in years Перевод: старый, пожилой Пример: Although our grandparents are up in years they still have much energy. Хоть наши дедушка и бабушка уже пожилые, они все еще полны энергии....
25. Значение идиомы such as it is[such as it is] Just as it appears or is presented, not being anybetter or worse than most others of its kind; being average ormediocre. This pie, such as it is, is the best I can make. Janetold her grandmother her grades, such as they were....
26. Describing Family RelationsEri: What’s that? James: It’s an invitation to a Family reunion. Once every five years or so, someone in the family organizes one. Eri: Are you going? James: I’m not sure. It’s always a little awkward seeing Extended family. Did you know that there used to be a big Feud between my father and his ... Читать далее...
27. Значение идиомы along in years[along in years] or [on in years] {adj. phr.} Elderly; growing old. As Grandfather got on in years, he became quiet and thoughtful. Our dog isn’t very playful because it is getting on in years....
28. Значение идиомы at one’s elbow[at one’s elbow] {adv. phr.} Close beside you; nearby. The President rode in an open car with his wife at his elbow. Mary practiced for several years to become a champion swimmer and her mother was always at her elbow to help her. Contrast: BREATHE DOWN ONE’S NECK....
29. Перевод идиомы a mummy’s boy / a mama’s boy / a mother’s boy, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: a mummy’s boy / a mama’s boy / a mother’s boy Идиома: a mummy’s boy / a mama’s boy / a mother’s boy Перевод: маменькин сынок Пример: Andrew’s a bit of a mummy’s boy. He finished with his girlfriend because his mother disapproved. В Эндрю есть повадки маменькина сынка. Он расстался со своей девушкой ... Читать далее...
30. Значение идиомы fill out[fill out] {v.} 1. To put in what is missing; complete; finish;{especially}, to complete by writing the missing facts in the blank spaces; to write down factswhich are asked for in After Tom passedhis driving test he filled out an application for his driver’slicense. The policeman filled out a report of the accident. 2. Tobecome ... Читать далее...
31. Значение идиомы thanks to[thanks to] {prep.} 1. With the help of. Thanks to a goodteacher, John passed the examination. I finally finished washingthe dishes, no thanks to you. 2. Owing to; because of. Thanks to asudden rain, the children came home with wet clothes....
32. Значение идиомы tied to one’s mother’s apron strings[tied to one’s mother’s apron strings] Not independent of yourmother; not able to do anything without asking your mother. Evenafter he grew up he was still tied to his mother’s apron strings....
33. Types of FamiliesPatricia: Okay, we’re nearly done setting up for the neighborhood party. I got some Nametags with “father,” “mother,” and “kids” printed on them, with a space for people to write their names. It’ll be easier for people to introduce themselves and make friends. Ed: The nametags are a good idea, but we have to keep ... Читать далее...
34. Значение идиомы Joe Doakes[Joe Doakes] {n.} A name used informally for the average man. Let us say that Joe Doakes goes to the movies three times a year. Compare: MAN IN THE STREET, SO-AND-SO....
35. Значение идиомы mama’s boy[mama’s boy] {n. phr.}, {informal} A boy who depends too much onhis mother; a sissy. The other boys called Tommy a mama’s boybecause he wouldn’t come out to play unless his mother stayed nearhim....
36. Значение идиомы man in the street[man in the street] {n. phr.} The man who is just like most othermen; the average man; the ordinary man. The newspaper took a pollof the man in the street. Compare: JOE DOAKES, JOHN Q. PUBLIC....
37. Значение идиомы get after[get after] {v.}, {informal} 1. To try or try again to make someonedo what he is supposed to do. Ann’s mother gets after her to hangup her clothes. 2. To scold or make an attack on. Bob’s mother gotafter him for tracking mud into the house. The police are gettingafter the crooks in the city....
38. Значение идиомы make the best of[make the best of] {v. phr.} To do something you do not like to doand not complain; accept with good humor. The girl did not like towash dishes but she made the best of it. Compare: MAKE A VIRTUE OFNECESSITY....
39. Значение идиомы come down[come down] {v.} 1. To reduce itself; amount to no more than. — Followed by «to». The quarrel finally came down to a question of which boy would do the dishes. Syn.: BOIL DOWN. 2. To be handed down or passed along, descend from parent to child; pass from older generation to younger ones. Mary’s ... Читать далее...
40. Life as a thingLife is so interesting thing…. when i was 3 years i always ask her play game with me. i was so small and also i was sweat. Now i am 13 years old, i really grow up.. at the moment i am studying chinese in China. I have a dream be with my mother very ... Читать далее...