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1. Перевод слова partialPartial — частичный, неполный; неравнодушный Перевод слова Partial nuclear test ban — частичное запрещение испытаний ядерного оружия partial combustion — неполное сгорание partial derivative — частная производная to be partial to moonlight walks — обожать ночные прогулки She was Partial to pizza and chocolate. Она сходила с ума по пицце и шоколаду. The dollar staged ... Читать далее...
2. Перевод слова favorableFavorable — благоприятный, подходящий, благосклонный Перевод слова Favorable reaction — положительная реакция favorable conditions — благоприятные условия favorable outcome — благоприятный исход The book received a Favorable reception. Книга получила благосклонные отзывы. A new reign was Favorable to the fusion of parties. Новая королевская власть способствовала коалиционному объединению политических сил. We are optimistic that the ... Читать далее...
3. Перевод слова weaknessWeakness — слабость, недостаточность Перевод слова The weakness of old age — старческая немощь weakness of brain-power — придурковатость, недалекость weakness in scholarship — недостаточный кругозор, слабая эрудиция I know my strengths and Weaknesses. Я знаю свои сильные и слабые стороны. Chocolate is my greatest Weakness. Шоколад — моя самая большая слабость. There is a ... Читать далее...
4. Перевод идиомы have a weakness for someone or something, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: have a weakness for someone or something Перевод: не уметь противостоять кому-либо или чему-либо, иметь слабость по отношению к кому-либо или чему-либо Пример: The girl has a weakness for chocolate and is always eating it. У этой девочки слабость к шоколаду и она постоянно его ест....
5. A blonde went to the appliance store saleA blonde went to the appliance store sale and found a bargain. «I would like to buy this TV,» she told the salesman. «Sorry we don’t sell to blondes,» he replied. She hurried home, dyed her hair, came back again and told the salesman, «I would like to buy this TV.» «Sorry we don’t sell ... Читать далее...
6. 51 DAYS51 DAYS A bartender is sitting behind the bar on a typical day, when the door bursts open and in come four exuberant blondes. They come up to th bar, order five bottles of champagne and ten glasses, take their order over and sit down at a large table. The corks are popped, the glasses ... Читать далее...
7. A fellow dies, goes to hell, and is surprised whenA fellow dies, goes to hell, and is surprised when confronted by a room full of beautiful blondes and kegs of beer. He asks a nearby demon if this is really hell, and what was so bad about the place. «Well,» said the demon, «the kegs all have holes in the bottoms, and the blondes ... Читать далее...
8. Partial DosageAn elderly gentleman went to the local drug store and asked the pharmacist for Viagra. The pharmacist said «That’s no problem. How many do you want?» The man answered, «Just a few, maybe 4, but cut each one in 4 pieces.» The pharmacist said, «That won’t do you any good.» The elderly gentleman said, «That’s ... Читать далее...
9. Значение идиомы at best[at best] or [at the best] {adv. phr.} 1. Under the best conditions; as the best possibility. A coal miner’s job is dirty and dangerous at best. We can’t get to New York before ten o’clock at best. Compare: AT MOST. Contrast: AT WORST. 2. In the most favorable way of looking at something; even ... Читать далее...
10. Значение идиомы cut a figure[cut a figure] {v. phr.} To make a favorable impression; carry of fan activity with dignity and grace. With his handsome face and sporty figure, Harry cuts quite a figure with all the ladies....
11. Значение идиомы trade on[trade on] {v.} To use as a way of helping yourself. The coachtraded on the pitcher’s weakness for left-handed batters by using allhis southpaws. The senator’s son traded on his father’s name whenhe ran for mayor....
12. Значение идиомы off day[off day] {n. phr.} A period when one is not functioning at his orher best; a period of weakness. The champion was obviously havingan off day; otherwise she would have been able to defeat heropponent. Contrast: DAY OFF....
13. Значение идиомы last leg[last leg] {n. phr.} 1. Final stages of physical weakness beforedying. The poor old man was on his last leg in the nursing home. 2. The final stage of a journey. The last leg of ourround-the-world trip was Paris to Chicago. See: LAST LAP....
14. Значение идиомы somebody up there loves hates meSomebody up there loves Hates me [somebody up there loves Hates me] {slang} An expression intimatingthat an unseen power in heaven, such as God, has been favorable orunfavorable to the one making the exclamation. Look at all themoney I won! I say somebody up there sure loves me! Look at allthe money I’ve lost! I ... Читать далее...
15. Перевод слова brotherBrother — брат Перевод слова Older brother — старший брат blood brother — кровный, родной брат full brother — родной брат I owe my Brother $50. Я задолжал моему брату $50. He is my own Brother. Он мой родной брат. You’ll like my Brother. Ты похож на моего брата. Интересные факты Warner Brothers Entertainment, Inc. ... Читать далее...
16. Значение идиомы sweet tooth[sweet tooth] {n. phr.} A great weakness or predilection forsweets. Sue has such a sweet tooth that she hardly eats anythingelse but cake....
17. Значение идиомы at worst[at worst] or [at the worst] {adv. phr.} 1. Under the worst conditions; as the worst possibility. When Don was caught cheating in the examination he thought that at worst he would get a scolding. Compare: AT MOST. Contrast AT BEST. 2. In the least favorable view, to say the worst about a thing. The ... Читать далее...
18. Значение идиомы feet of clay[feet of clay] {n. phr.} A hidden fault or weakness in a personwhich is discovered or shown. The famous general showed he had feetof clay when he began to drink liquor. The banker seemed to behonest, but he had feet of clay and was arrested for stealing....
19. Значение идиомы Achilles’ heel[Achilles’ heel] {n. phr.}, {literary} A physical or psychological weakness named after the Greek hero Achilles who was invulnerable except for a spot on his heel. John’s Achilles’ heel is his lack of talent with numbers and math....
20. Значение идиомы launch window[launch window] {n.}, {Space English}, {informal} 1. A period oftime when the line-up of planets, Sun, and Moon are such as to makefavorable conditions for a specific space launch. The mission wascanceled until the next launch window which will be exactly six weeksfrom today. 2. A favorable time for starting some kind of ambitiousadventure. My ... Читать далее...
21. Значение идиомы shore up[shore up] {v.} To add support to where weakness isshown; make stronger where support is needed; support. When the flood waters weakened the bridge, it was shored up withsteel beams and sandbags until it could be rebuilt. The coach sentin a substitute guard to shore up the line when Fitchburg began tobreak through....
22. Naming your childThere was a woman who was pregnant with twins, and shortly before they were due, she had an accident and went into a coma. Her husband was away on business, and unable to be reached. While in the coma, she gave birth to her twins, and the only person around to name her children was ... Читать далее...
23. Two blondes are passing by a fruit shop whenTwo blondes are passing by a fruit shop when the grocer calls to them, «Bananas! 50 cents each or three for a dollar!» The girls stop and look at each other. «Well I suppose we could always eat the third one!»...
24. Значение идиомы stand by[stand by] {v.} 1. To be close beside or near. Mary could nottell Jane the secret with her little brother standing by. Wouldyou just stand by and watch the big boys beat your little brother? 2.To be near, waiting to do something when needed. The policeman inthe patrol car radioed the station about the robbery, ... Читать далее...
25. A man was taking his wifeA man was taking his wife, who was pregnant with twins, to the hospital when his car went out of control and crashed. Upon regaining consciousness, he saw his brother, a relentless world-class practical joker, sitting at his bed side. He asked his brother how his wife was and his brother replied, «Don’t worry, everybody ... Читать далее...
26. All-inclusiveAn Englishman, an Irishman, a Scotsman, an Aussie, an Abo, a Yank, an African, an elephant, a refrigerator, two blondes, a homosexual, three social workers, a Jew, a crocodile and a kiwi all walked into a bar. The bartender turned around and said, «Is this some kind of a joke?»...
27. Значение идиомы team up with[team up with] {v. phr.} To join with; enter into companionshipwith. My brother prefers to do business by himself rather than toteam up with anybody else....
28. Значение идиомы see off[see off] {v.} To go to say or wave goodbye to. His brother wentto the train with him to see him off. When Marsha flew to Paris, Flo saw her off at the airport....
29. Значение идиомы jump at[jump at] {v.} To take or accept quickly and gladly. Johnnyjumped at the invitation to go swimming with his brother. Compare:TAKE UP....
30. Значение идиомы blurt out[blurt out] {v. phr.} To suddenly say something even if one was not planning to do so, or if it was not expected of them. «My brother Bob is in jail,» Tony blurted out, before anybody could stop him....
31. Billy Ray and Billie Bob are driving home from a partyBilly Ray and Billie Bob are driving home from a party. BR runs a red light. BB says, «Hey! What the fuck are you doing! That light was red!» BR replies, «Don’t worry, my brother does it all the time, it’s OK.» Then he does it again. BB: » Damn it, you done it again!» ... Читать далее...
32. Two blondes observed in a parking lot trying to unlockTwo blondes observed in a parking lot trying to unlock the door of their Mercedes with a coat hanger. Blonde#1: I can’t seem to get this door unlocked! Blonde#2: Well, you’d better hurry up and try harder, its starting to rain and the top is down!...
33. Значение идиомы take the rap[take the rap] {v. phr.}, {slang} To receive punishment; to beaccused and punished. All of the boys took apples, but only Johntook the rap. Joe took the burglary rap for his brother and wentto prison for two years....
34. Naming the kidsOne day, Mr. Phillard rushed his pregnant wife over to the hospital. As the doctors were prepping his wife, Mr. Phillard’s idiot brother Bill arrived to watch the birth. But when Mr. Phillard saw the blood and everything else, he fainted. When Mr. Phillard woke up he was in a bed with the doctor standing ... Читать далее...
35. Значение идиомы look after[look after] also [see after] {v.} To watch over; attend to. John’s mother told him to look after his younger brother. When hewent to Europe, Mr. Jenkins left his son to see after the business. Syn.: TAKE CARE OF. Compare: LOOK OUT....
36. Showing Off a New PurchaseMonica: Wow, Check you out! When did you buy a new car? Kevin: This isn’t just any new car. It’s a Ferrari. Monica: I can see that. It must have Set you back a few. Kevin: Yeah, but it was Worth it. You should see the looks I get riding around in this Baby. My ... Читать далее...
37. Showing Off a New PurchaseMonica: Wow, Check you out! When did you buy a new car? Kevin: This isn’t just any new car. It’s a Ferrari. Monica: I can see that. It must have Set you back a few. Kevin: Yeah, but it was Worth it. You should see the looks I get riding around in this Baby. My ... Читать далее...
38. Значение идиомы together with[together with] {prep.} In addition to; in the company of; alongwith. John, together with his brother, has gone to the party. The police found a knife, together with the stolen money, hidden in ahollow tree....
39. Two blondes were walking through the woodsTwo blondes were walking through the woods and they came to some tracks. The first blonde said «These look like deer tracks.» The other said, «No, they look like moose tracks.» They argued and argued and were still arguing when the train hit them....
40. Значение идиомы keep house[keep house ] {v. phr.} To do the necessary things in ahousehold; do the cooking and cleaning. Since their mother died, Mary and her brother keep house for their father....