[on approval] {adv. phr.} With the understanding that the thing maybe refused.
Mr. Grey bought his camera on approval.
The companyoffered to send a package of stamps on approval.
Хорошо ли быть знаменитым на английском.
Out of the question идиома.
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- Перевод слова approvalApproval — одобрение Перевод слова Public approval — общественное одобрение to nod in approval — одобрительно кивать головой to meet with approval — получить одобрение I met Approval in her look. Я встретил одобрение в ее взгляде. He gave his Approval to our plan. Он одобрил наш план. A murmur of Approval passed through the ... Читать далее...
- At the Post-OfficeВ топике На почте рассказывается, для каких целей существуют почтовые отделения. Вы узнаете, как нужно оформить посылку и как отправить письмо. If you want to buy stamps, postcards, envelopes, to send a telegram or money order, to subscribe to newspapers or magazines, you have to go to the post-office. At some post-offices there is a ... Читать далее...
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- Buying Stamps at the Post OfficeClerk: Can I help you? Tamika: I’d like to buy some Stamps. Clerk: In what Denomination? Tamika: I’m not sure. I need them for sending regular letters and for Priority Mail. Clerk: The current Rate for sending a First-class letter is 41 cents. With first-class service, your letter will get there in three to seven ... Читать далее...
- Waiting for Drug ApprovalFlorence: 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 ... Читать далее...
- Перевод слова packagePackage — пакет, упаковочная тара Перевод слова Attractive package — привлекательная упаковка cardboard package — картонная упаковка package deal — комплексная сделка She mailed the Package to me. Она послала мне посылку. Deliver the Package to my home. Доставьте пакет мне домой. She attached a note to the Package. Она прикрепила записку к пакету....
- Перевод слова greyGrey — серый, пасмурный, сумрачный Перевод слова Grey eyes — серые глаза grey light — сумрачный свет grey hair — седые волосы Her hair began to Grey. Ее волосы начали седеть. Those were Grey years. Это была однообразная череда лет. The sky was a dull Grey now. Небо стало тускло-серым....
- Sending Business PackagesMaria: I need this Package to arrive in Tulsa by next Wednesday. Sam: Sure, I’ll send it UPS or FedEx using their Ground service. It’ll be cheaper than sending it using their Overnight service and we can still Track it. Is it going to a business? Maria: Yes, it is. Sam: Okay, I’ll Mark that ... Читать далее...
- Перевод слова cameraCamera — фотоаппарат Перевод слова Automatic camera — автоматический фотоаппарат to load a camera — зарядить фотоаппарат compact camera — небольшой фотоаппарат, мыльница digital camera — цифровой фотоаппарат Don’t jump the Camera. Не трясите фотоаппарат. The Camera never lies. Камера никогда не лжет. Lights, Camera, action! Свет, камера, мотор! Интересные факты В русском языке слово ... Читать далее...
- Money-mail. Деньги, почта, отправка писем, посылок, размен денегДеньги I’d like to cash this check. Я хочу погасить этот чек. May I see your ID / passport, please? Могу я посмотреть ваше удостоверение / ваш паспорт? What’s the exchange rate? Какой обменный курс? Where can I change my money? Где я могу разменять деньги? I want to send a money-order by mail. Я ... Читать далее...
- Значение идиомы trading stamp[trading stamp] {n.} One of the stamps that you get because you buy something there; a stamp you getwith a purchase and save in special books until you have enough totake to a special store and trade for something you want. Motheralways buys things in stores where they give trading stamps....
- Перевод слова understandingUnderstanding — понимание Перевод слова Literal understanding of the text — буквальное понимание текста mutual understanding — взаимопонимание, согласие superficial understanding — поверхностное понимание The experience enriched her Understanding. Этот случай добавил ей понимания. I knew I could count on his Understanding. Я знал, что могу рассчитывать на его понимание. It exceeds the power of ... Читать далее...
- Значение идиомы in toto[in toto] {adv. phr.} As a whole; in its entirety; totally;altogether. The store refused the advertising agency’s suggestionin toto. They bought the newspaper business in toto. Thepaving job was accepted in toto....
- Значение идиомы very well[very well] {interj.}, {formal} Agreed; all right. — Used to showagreement or approval. Very well. You may go. Very well, I willdo as you say. Compare: ALL RIGHT....
- Значение идиомы farm out[farm out] {v.} 1. To have another person do for you;send away to be done. Our teacher had too many test papers to read, so she farmed out half of them to a friend. 2. To send away to betaken care of. While Mother was sick, the children were farmed outto relatives. 3. To send ... Читать далее...
- Перевод слова sendSend — отправлять, посылать, передавать, извещать Перевод слова To send a warning — послать предупреждение to send a case to hospital — направить больного в больницу send to me in the morning — известите меня утром Send him where he wants. Пошлите его туда, куда он хочет. I’ll Send a copy to you. Я пришлю ... Читать далее...
- Значение идиомы send one packing[send one packing] {v. phr.} To fire someone summarily. When theboss caught Smith stealing from the cash register, he sent himpacking. Compare: SEND ONE ABOUT ONE’S BUSINESS....
- Значение идиомы send-off[send-off] {n. phr.} A demonstration of affection or respect atsomeone’s departure, as a retirement ceremony. When our colleagueretired after 35 years of teaching, we all got together at the FacultyClub and gave him a terrific send-off....
- Значение идиомы sales check[sales check] or [sales slip] {n.} A paper which the clerk givesthe person who bought something; a paper that shows what you bought ina store and how much you paid for it. Mrs. Smith checked the salesslip with what she bought. Mary brought the sales check when shereturned the dress so she could get her ... Читать далее...
- Need extra cashA student called up his Mom one evening from his college and asked her for some money, because he was broke. His Mother said, «Sure, sweetie. I will send you some money. You also left your economics book here when you visited two weeks ago. Do you want me to send that up too?» «Uhh, ... Читать далее...
- Значение идиомы lend oneself to[lend oneself to] {v. phr.} To give help or approval to; encourage;assist. Alice wouldn’t lend herself to the plot to hide theteacher’s chalk....
- Значение идиомы send word[send word] {v. phr.} To send notification to; advise. When hisfather fell seriously ill, we sent word to Mike to come home asquickly as possible....
- Значение идиомы buy off[buy off] {v.} To turn from duty or purpose by a gift. When the police threatened to stop the gambling business, the owner bought them off. The Indians were going to burn the cabins, but the men bought them off with gifts. Compare: PAY OFF....
- Значение идиомы send one about one’s business[send one about one’s business] {v. phr.} To dismiss someonesummarily; tell one off. When Mrs. Atwater discovered that herdaughter’s French tutor was an ordinary fortune hunter, she sent himabout his business. Compare: SEND ONE PACKING....
- Значение идиомы right on[right on] {adj.}, {interj.}, {slang}, {informal} 1. Exclamation ofanimated approval «Yes,» «That’s correct,» «You’re telling the truth,»»we believe you,» etc. Orator: And we shall see the promised land! Crowd: Right on! 2. Correct; to the point; accurate. Thereverend’s remark was right on!...
- Значение идиомы buy out[buy out] {v.} 1. To buy the ownership or a share of; purchase the stock of. He bought out several small stockholders. 2. To buy all the goods of; purchase the merchandise of. Mr. Harper bought out a nearby hardware store. Contrast: SELL OUT....
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- Значение идиомы play to the gallery[play to the gallery] {v. phr.} To try to get the approval of theaudience. Whenever John recites in class he seems to be playing tothe gallery. The lawyer for the defense was more interested inplaying to the gallery than in winning the case. Compare: SHOW OFF....
- Значение идиомы play up to[play up to] {v. phr.}. {slang} 1. To try to gain the favor of, especially for selfish reasons; act to win the approval of; try toplease. He played up to the boss. 2. To use to gain anend; to attend to. He played up to the old lady’svanity to get her support....
- A Movie CollectionSome people collect stamps. Other people collect CDs. I collect movies. I’m a film Buff and I have a Collection of my favorite movies of all time. I usually buy a movie when it comes out on DVD, even if I’ve seen it already On the big screen. I have a High definition TV and ... Читать далее...
- Перевод идиомы hold on a leash, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: hold on a leash Перевод: держать на поводке, держать в узде Пример: His wife holds him on a leash, he can’t do anything without her approval. Его жена держит его в узде, он ничего не может сделать без ее одобрения....
- Значение идиомы on the track of[on the track of] or [on the trail of] Hunting or looking for;trying to find; following. The hunter is on the track of a deer. The lawyer is on the trail of new proof in the case. Jim collectsold stamps; he is on the track of one in Midville this afternoon....
- Значение идиомы on trial[on trial] {adv.} or {adj. phr.} 1. For testing or trying out for atime before making a decision. I was lucky that I had bought themachine on trial because I didn’t like it and was able to return it. Mother bought a new dishwasher on trial and was trying it outbefore deciding whether to keep ... Читать далее...
- Значение идиомы branch out[branch out] {v.} To add new interests or activities; begin doing other things also. First Jane collected stamps; then she branched out and collected coins, too. John started a television repair shop; when he did well, he branched out and began selling television sets too....
- Диалог на английском языке с переводом «На почте» (At the Post-Office)Good morning! Good morning, sir! What can I do for you? I need 20 airmail stamps for America and 20 envelopes, please. OK. Here you are. That’s 10 dollars. Thanks. And I’d like to send a letter to Brazil by registered mail, please. Is it possible to do that? Yes, sure. But you should know ... Читать далее...
- Значение идиомы carrying charge[carrying charge] {n.} An extra cost added to the price of something bought on weekly or monthly payments. The price of the bicycle was $50. Jim bought it for $5.00 a month for ten months plus a carrying charge of $1 a month....
- My Favourite Hobby — Мое любимое хоббиI have many hobbies. I like playing basketball, watching TV, playing computer games. But my favourite hobby is collecting postal stamps. When I buy my stamps, I usually ride a bike to do it or run to the Post Office or special shops and buy my stamps there. When I get my stamps, I will ... Читать далее...
- Значение идиомы catch red-handed[catch red-handed] {v. phr.} To apprehend a person during the act of committing an illicit or criminal act. Al was caught red-handed at the local store when he was trying to walk out with a new camera he had not paid for....
- Значение идиомы knuckle under[knuckle under] {v. phr.} To do something because you are forced todo it. Bobby refused to knuckle under to the bully. Compare: GIVEIN....
- Значение идиомы photo finish[photo finish] {n. phr.} A close finish in a race of people oranimals, where the camera must decide the actual result, sometimes bymillimeters. The black horse was declared the winner in a photofinish....
Значение идиомы on approval