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1. Значение идиомы no end to [no end to] or {informal} [no end of] So many, or so much of, as toseem almost endless; very many or very much. There was no end tothe letters pouring into the post office. Bob and Dick becameclose friends and had no end of fun together....
2. Перевод слова saucer Saucer – блюдце, соусник Перевод слова A cup and saucer – чашка с блюдцем flying saucer – летающая тарелка (НЛО) colouring saucer – чашечка для разведения красок He put the cup back in the Saucer. Он поставил чашку обратно на блюдце. She put her cup and Saucer down on the table. Она поставила чашку с […]...
3. Перевод слова post-office Post-office – почта, почтовое отделение Перевод слова Post office official – почтовый чиновник post-office receipt – почтовая квитанция post-office box – абонементный почтовый ящик post office coach – почтовый вагон date of a post-office stamp – дата почтового штемпеля It was an old Post-office where clerks candled the letters. Это была почта старого образца, где […]...
4. Значение идиомы point up [point up] {v.} To show clearly; emphasize. The increase incrime points up the need for greater police protection. Johnny’sreport card points up his talent for math....
5. Значение идиомы keep the faith [keep the faith] {v. phr.} To not abandon hope; stay committed tothe cause of democracy and racial equality. “Keep the faith, Baby,”my neighbor said as he raised his fingers to show the “V” for victorysign....
6. Перевод слова emphasize Emphasize – придавать особое значение, подчеркивать Перевод слова Emphasize concern – придавать особое значение озабоченности de emphasize – преуменьшать роль emphasize a point – подчеркивать значение вопроса She Emphasized its importance to me. Она подчеркнула, как это важно для меня. The dress Emphasized the shape of her body. Платье подчеркивало ее фигуру. The Prime Minister […]...
7. 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....
8. Значение идиомы bring home [bring home] {v.} To show clearly; emphasize; make realize; demonstrate. The accident caused a death in his family, and it brought home to him the evil of drinking while driving. A parent or teacher should bring home to children the value and pleasure of reading....
9. Working Late at the Office I was so glad it was Friday afternoon. I’ve been thinking-TGIF-all day. I was On my way out of the office when I saw Nick sitting at his desk. Even though the office was nearly empty, he didn’t look like he was ready to leave. In fact, he looked like he was still Swamped with […]...
10. Stupid people fearing WANTED FOR ATTEMPTED MURDER (actual AP headline) Linda Burnett, 23, a resident of San Diego, was visiting her inlaws, and while there, she went to a nearby supermarket to pick up some groceries. Several people noticed her sitting in her car with the windows rolled up and with her eyes closed, with both hands behind […]...
11. Значение идиомы show [show] See: GET THE SHOW ON THE ROAD, GO TO SHOW or GO TO PROVE, ROAD SHOW, STEAL THE SHOW, TALENT SHOW, VARIETY SHOW, WHOLE CHEESE orWHOLE SHOW....
12. Значение идиомы man of letters [man of letters] {n. phr.} A writer; an author; a scholar. Chekhov was not only a practicing physician but also a first-rate manof letters....
13. Значение идиомы pen pal [pen pal] {n.} A friend who is known to someone through an exchangeof letters. John’s pen pal writes him letters about school inAlaska....
14. Значение идиомы farfetched [farfetched] {adj.} Exaggerated; fantastic. Sally told us somefarfetched story about having been kidnapped by little green men in aflying saucer....
15. Перевод слова post Post – сообщение, почта Перевод слова By return of post – с обратной почтой by registered post – заказным письмом military post – полевая почта I took the letter to the Post. Я отнес письмо на почту. I’ll send the book to you by Post. Я пошлю тебе эту книгу по почте. The letter came […]...
16. Значение идиомы from — to — [from — to –] 1. Used with a repeated word to show thatsomething keeps on. Without ending. The world grows wiser from ageto age. He goes from day to day without changing his necktie. -Also used in a short form like an adjective. The superintendentspends more time on plans for the future, and the principal […]...
17. Значение идиомы from pillar to post [from pillar to post] {adv. phr.} From one place to another manytimes. Sarah’s father changed jobs several times a year, and thefamily was moved from pillar to post....
18. Значение идиомы curiosity killed the cat [curiosity killed the cat] {informal} Getting too nosy may lead a person into trouble. – A proverb. “Curiosity killed the cat,” Fred’s father said, when he found Fred hunting around in closets just before Christmas....
19. Pillsbury Dough Boy wanted for attempted murder A lady named Linda went to Arkansas last week to visit her in-laws, and while there, went to a store. She parked next to a car with a woman sitting in it, her eyes closed and hands behind her head, apparently sleeping. When Linda came out a while later, she again saw the woman, her […]...
20. Значение идиомы boggle the mind [boggle the mind] {v. phr.}, {informal} To stop the rational thinking process by virtue of being too fantastic or incredible. It boggles the mind that John should have been inside a flying saucer!...
21. Birth control Some women are gathered and the subject of conversation turns to sex and then birth control. The first woman says “We’re Catholic so we can’t use it.” The next woman says “I am too but we use the rhythm method.” The third woman says “We use the bucket and saucer method.” “What the heck is […]...
22. Значение идиомы first class [first class] {n.} 1. The first rank; the highest class; the bestgroup. The pianist was quite good but he was not in the firstclass. 2. The most expensive or comfortable class of travel; the bestor one of the best groups in which to travel, especially by ship, train, or airplane. Most people can’t afford the […]...
23. Диалог на английском языке с переводом “I’m starving” Yin Йин I think we should get something to eat. Думаю, пора перекусить. Linda Линда Are you hungry? Ты голоден? Yin Йин Hungry? I’m starving. Голоден? Да я просто умираю от голода! Linda Линда There is an Italian restaurant near here. Тут недалеко есть итальянский ресторан. Yin Йин Is the food very hot? А еда […]...
24. Значение идиомы show one’s teeth [show one’s teeth] {v. phr.} To show anger; show belligerence. He is a very mild, private person, but during a tough businessnegotiation he knows how to show his teeth....
25. Значение идиомы show one’s face [show one’s face] {v. phr.} To be seen; appear. Bill is afraidto show his face since Tom threatened to beat him up. Judy is awonderful mimic but she is too shy to show her face on stage. After cheating on the test, Chris was ashamed to show his face....
26. Rooms in a House I don’t like cats. That’s not really true. I like cats, but they don’t like me. Last week, my friend Sara asked me To babysit her cat for two days while she was out of town. Normally, I would have said no, but she was In a jam, so I said okay. As I said, […]...
27. Значение идиомы play up [play up] {v.} To call attention to; talk more about; emphasize. The coach played up the possibilities, and kept our minds off ourweaknesses. The director played up the woman’s glamor to concealher lack of acting ability....
28. Значение идиомы hammer at [hammer at] or [hammer away at] {v.} 1. To work steadily at; keepat. That lesson is not easy, but hammer away at it and you will getit right. 2. To talk about again and again; emphasize. The speakerhammered at his opponent’s ideas....
29. Значение идиомы go to show [go to show] or [go to prove] {v. phr.}, {informal} To seem toprove; act or serve to show ; demonstrate. – Often used after”it”. Our team beat a bigger team, and it just goes to show you canwin if you play hard enough. The hard winter at Valley Forge goesto show that our soldiers suffered […]...
30. Значение идиомы from way back [from way back] {adv. phr.} From a previous time; from a long timeago. They have known one another from way back when they went tothe same elementary school....
31. Значение идиомы stop the show [stop the show] {v. phr.} To elicit such a strong applause from theaudience that the show is interrupted. Pavarotti’s rendition of “Osole mio” always stops the show....
32. Значение идиомы out on the town [out on the town] {adv. phr.} Going from one bar or restaurant tothe next in order to celebrate an event. They all went out on thetown to celebrate his promotion to vice president....
33. Значение идиомы up to the last minute [up to the last minute] {adv. phr.} Until the last possible moment;until the very end. When I try to send in an important eyewitnessreport from the scene of a major accident, I must keep working up tothe last minute. Compare: TO THE BITTER END, UNDER THE WIRE....
34. Значение идиомы money is no object [money is no object] {informal sentence} The price of something isirrelevant. Please show me your most beautiful mink coat; money isno object....
35. Значение идиомы with bells on [with bells on] {adv. phr.}, {informal} With enthusiasm; eager orready and in the best of spirits for an event. “Will you come tothe farewell party I’m giving for Billy?” asked Jerry. “I’ll be therewith bells on,” replied Ed....
36. Значение идиомы take to the woods [take to the woods] {v. phr.}, {informal} To run away and hide. When John saw the girls coming, he took to the woods. Bob took tothe woods so he would not have to mow the grass. Compare: HEAD FORTHE HILLS....
37. Значение идиомы play down [play down] {v.} To give less emphasis to; make seemless important; divert attention from; draw notice away from. Thenewspaper stories played down the actor’s unattractive past. Asalesman’s job is to emphasize the good points of his merchandise; hemust play down any faults it has....
38. Значение идиомы to the bone [to the bone] {adv.}, {slang}, {informal} Thoroughly, entirely, tothe core, through all layers. I am dreadfully tired; I’ve worked myfingers to the bone. See: ALSO WORK ONE’S FINGERS TO THE BONE....
39. Значение идиомы break off [break off] {v.} 1. To stop suddenly. The speaker was interrupted so often that he broke off and sat down. When Bob came in, Jean broke off her talk with Linda and talked to Bob. 2. {informal} To end a friendship or love. I hear that Tom and Alice have broken off. She broke off […]...
40. Text Messaging I was supposed to meet Jenny at the library, but I was late. Jenny Texted me: “I M @ lib wher r u?” I’m not very good at texting so I used a Template to say I was going to be late. When I arrived at the library, Jenny laughed at me because she knew […]...