Значение идиомы out of commission

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1. Значение идиомы in commission[in commission] or [into commission] {adv.} or {adj. phr.} 1. Onduty or ready to be put on duty by a naval or military service; inactive service. The old battleship has been in commission fortwenty years. It took many months to build the new bomber, and nowit is ready to be put into commission. 2. In ... Читать далее...
2. Перевод слова commissionCommission — доверенность, полномочия, комиссия Перевод слова To go beyond one’s commission — превысить полномочия in commission — имеющий полномочия, уполномоченный dormant commission — неоформленная доверенность The boy departed to execute his Commission. Мальчик отправился исполнять поручение. He was Commissioned lieutenant in April 1861. Он был произведен в лейтенанты в апреле 1861 г. She gets ... Читать далее...
3. Перевод идиомы in commission, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: in commission Перевод: в рабочем, исправном состоянии Пример: Luckily, we were able to fix the engine, and it was in commission again. К счастью, мы смогли отремонтировать двигатель, и он вновь был исправен....
4. Перевод идиомы out of commission, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: out of commission Перевод: в нерабочем, неисправном состоянии Пример: Something broke down in the engine room, and the whole system was out of commission. Что-то сломалось в машинном отделении, и вся система была в нерабочем состоянии....
5. Значение идиомы off duty[off duty] {adj.} Not supposed to be at work; having free time; notworking. Sailors like to go sight-seeing, when they are off duty ina foreign port. It seems that all the taxis in New York are offduty whenever it rains. — Often used with hyphens, before a noun. The bank robber was captured by an ... Читать далее...
6. Working on CommissionDennis: I just got a new Sales job and I’m going to be Making a bundle. Irene: What kind of job is it? Dennis: I’ll be Working strictly on commission. The more I sell, the more I earn. It’s a great opportunity for someone with my talents in sales. Irene: I know you’re great at ... Читать далее...
7. Значение идиомы on duty[on duty] {adj. phr.} Doing one’s job; supervising. Two soldiersare on duty guarding the gates. There is always one teacher onduty during study hour. Contrast: OFF DUTY....
8. Перевод слова airlineAirline — авиалиния, авиакомпания Перевод слова Internal airline — внутренняя авиалиния local airline — местная авиалиния airline schedule — расписание самолетов The Airline is upgrading its fleet. Авиакомпания обновляет свой летный парк. The Airline overbooked the flight. Авиакомпания перебронировалы рейс This Airline’s safety record is impeccable. Репутация этой авиалинии безупречна. . Происхождение слова airline Образовано ... Читать далее...
9. Значение идиомы wildcat strike[wildcat strike] {n.}, {informal} A strike not ordered by a laborunion; a strike spontaneously arranged by a group of workers. Thegarbage collectors have gone on a wildcat strike, but the union isgoing to stop it....
10. Значение идиомы out of order[out of order] {adv.} or {adj. phr.} 1. In the wrong order; notcoming after one another in the right way. Peter wrote the words ofthe sentence out of order. Don’t get out of order, children. Stayin your places in line. Contrast: IN ORDER. 2. In poor condition; notworking properly. Our television set is out of ... Читать далее...
11. Значение идиомы heavy-duty[heavy-duty] {adj.} Made for long or hard use; very strong. Thelumberman used heavy-duty trucks for hauling logs down the mountains. The workers in the steel mill have heavy-duty gloves for handlinghot steel. Mrs. Carlson bought a heavy-duty cleanser to clean hergreasy oven....
12. Значение идиомы all[all] See: AFTER ALL, AND ALL, AT ALL, BEAT ALL or BEAT THE DUTCH, FOR ALL, FOR ALL ONE IS WORTH, FOR ALL ONE KNOWS, FOR ALL THE WORLD, FOR GOOD also FOR GOOD AND ALL, FROM THE BOTTOM OF ONE’S HEART or WITH ALL ONE’S HEART, HAVE ALL ONE’S BUTTONS or HAVE ALL ONE’S ... Читать далее...
13. Orange penisAn old man goes to the doctor and says «Dr., I don’t know what’s wrong with me. My dick is orange.» The Dr. tells him to pull down his pants and let him take a look. He has no idea what is wrong so he asks the guy if he has recently painted anything orange. ... Читать далее...
14. Значение идиомы out of print[out of print] {adj. phr.} No longer obtainable from the publisherbecause the printed copies have been sold out; no longer printed. The book is out of print. An edition of one thousand copies was soldand no more copies were printed. Compare: OUT OF STOCK. Contrast: INPRINT....
15. Значение идиомы double duty[double duty] {n.} Two uses or jobs; two purposes or duties. Matthew does double duty. He’s the janitor in the morning and gardener in the afternoon. Our new washer does double duty; it washes the clothes and also dries them....
16. Перевод слова dutyDuty — долг, обязательство; вахта, дежурство Перевод слова In bounden duty — по долгу, по чувству долга to collect duty — взимать пошлину moral duty — моральный долг I regard it as my Duty. Я считаю это своим долгом. He’s on night Duty. Он на ночном дежурстве. I promise I will do my Duty. Я ... Читать далее...
17. Значение идиомы in the line of duty[in the line of duty] {adj. phr.} Done or happening as part of ajob. The policeman was shot in the line of duty. The soldierhad to clean his rifle in the line of duty....
18. Значение идиомы out of the red[out of the red] {adv. phr.} Having reached solvency; no longer indebt. Under the new management, our company finally got out of thered. Contrast: IN THE HOLE, IN THE RED. Compare: IN THE BLACK....
19. Значение идиомы duty bound[duty bound] {adj. phr.} Forced to act by what you believe is right. Abraham Lincoln walked miles once to return a few pennies that he had overcharged a woman because he felt duty bound to do it. John felt duty bound to report that he had broken the window....
20. Значение идиомы out of circulation[out of circulation] {adj. phr.}, {informal} Not out in the companyof friends, other people, and groups; not active; not joining in whatothers are doing. John has a job after school and is out ofcirculation with his friends. Contrast: IN CIRCULATION....
21. Значение идиомы no longer[no longer] {adv.} Not any more; not at the present time. Hecould no longer be trusted and they had to let him go. The shorewas no longer in sight....
22. Значение идиомы strike a bargain[strike a bargain] {v. phr.} To arrive at a price satisfactory toboth the buyer and the seller. After a great deal of haggling, theymanaged to strike a bargain....
23. Military work rules1. Sickness: No excuses will be acceptable. We will no longer accept the Medical Officer’s statement as proof of illness as we believe that if you are able to go on sick parade, you are able to come to work. 2. Leave of Absence for an Operation: We are no longer allowing this practice. We ... Читать далее...
24. Значение идиомы sponge on[sponge on] or [off] {v. phr.} To exploit parasitically; dependupon for support. He is already forty years old, but he refuses togo to work and sponges off his retired parents....
25. Значение идиомы off one’s hands[off one’s hands] {adv. phr.} No longer in your care or possession. Ginny was glad to have the sick dog taken off her hands by thedoctor. Contrast: ON ONE’S HANDS....
26. Перевод идиомы on duty, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: on duty Перевод: на службе, на работе Пример: There was nobody on duty when we arrived at the swimming pool. Когда мы пришли в бассейн, там никто не работал....
27. Значение идиомы in order[in order] {adv.} or {adj. phr.} 1. In arrangement; in the properway of following one another. Come to my desk in alphabetical orderas I call your names. Line up and walk to the door in order. Name all the presidents in order. Compare: IN TURN. 2. In propercondition. The car was in good working order ... Читать далее...
28. Значение идиомы off the wagon[off the wagon] {adj. phr.}, {slang} No longer refusing to drinkwhiskey or other alcoholic beverages; drinking liquor again, afterstopping for a while. When a heavy drinker quits he must reallyquit. One little drink of whiskey is enough to drive him off thewagon. Contrast: ON THE WAGON....
29. Перевод слова activeActive — активный, живой, деятельный Перевод слова Active competition — оживленная конкуренция become active — активизироваться active life — активная жизнь He leads a full, Active life. Он живет полной насыщенной жизнью. We are Active members of our church. Мы являемся активными членами нашей церкви. A new edition is in Active preparation. Полным ходом идет ... Читать далее...
30. George Costanza’s Tips for Working Hard IGeorge Costanza’s Tips for Working Hard I Never walk down the hall without a document in your hands. People with documents in their hands look like hardworking employees heading for important meetings. People with nothing in their hands look like they’re heading for the cafeteria. People with a newspaper in their hand look like they’re ... Читать далее...
31. Значение идиомы walk out[walk out] {v.} 1. To go on strike. When the company would notgive them higher pay, the workers walked out. 2. To leave suddenly;especially to desert. He didn’t say he wasn’t coming back; he justwalked out. — Often used informally with «on». The man walked outon his wife and children. Compare: LEAVE FLAT, LEAVE IN ... Читать далее...
32. Значение идиомы duty calls[duty calls] {n. phr.} One must attend to one’s obligations. «I’d love to stay and play more poker,» Henry said, «but duty calls and I must get back to the office.»...
33. High School JobsI got my first Part-time job when I was 15 working at a Car wash in the Summertime. A friend of mine, Rob, worked there and got me the job. I think it paid $2.90 an hour, which I considered a Fortune. There were no Allowances in my family, so most of my brothers and ... Читать далее...
34. Значение идиомы long haul[long haul] or [long pull] {n.}, {informal} 1. A long distance ortrip. It is a long haul to drive across the country. ContrastSHORT HAUL. 2. A long length of time during which work continues orsomething is done; a long time of trying. A boy crippled by poliomay learn to walk again, but it may be ... Читать далее...
35. Перевод идиомы off duty, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: off duty Перевод: не работать, быть не на службе Пример: The police officer was off duty when he saw the bank robbery. Когда офицер полиции увидел ограбление банка, он был не на службе....
36. Значение идиомы a lot[a lot] {n.}, {informal} A large number or amount; very many or very much; lots. I learned a lot in Mr. Smith’s class. A lot of our friends are going to the beach this summer. — Often used like an adverb. Ella is a jolly girl; she laughs a lot. Grandfather was very sick last ... Читать далее...
37. Значение идиомы walk the chalk[walk the chalk] or [walk the chalk line] or [walk the chalk mark]To act exactly as you are supposed to; behave properly; obey. Thatnew teacher really makes the students walk the chalk. In someclasses the students play and talk, but Mr. Parker makes them walk thechalk. That theater owner wants his place to be orderly, ... Читать далее...
38. Перевод слова strikeStrike — ударять, ударять, бить Перевод слова Strike weapon — наступательное оружие to strike a blow — нанести удар to strike a mine — наскочить на мину He Struck me on the chin. Он ударил меня в подбородок. He Struck me by his knowledge. Он поразил меня своими знаниями. Strike the nail home. Забей гвоздь ... Читать далее...
39. Taking Up a New HobbyEric: Who were you talking to on the phone? Melissa: My mother. I was Commiserating with her about Dad’s Retirement. Eric: Your father retired two months ago. That was a good thing, right? Melissa: Well, it’s good that he doesn’t have to work anymore, but he’s Driving my mother up the wall. He Putters around ... Читать далее...
40. Значение идиомы get a grip on[get a grip on] {v. phr.} To take firm control of something. IfTim wants to keep his job, he had better get a grip on himself andstart working harder. Contrast: LOSE ONE’S GRIP....