Значение идиомы pigeonhole

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1. Legal Problems I was reading the newspaper this morning and saw a story about a university student Arrested and Charged with Burglary and Assault. Last Monday, this student hit a Security guard over the head, Broke into his professor’s office, and Stole the professor’s computer. He wasn’t doing well in the class and thought that he could […]...
2. Chemistry song 06 Quantum Chemistry On the first day of Christmas, my professor gave to me: An exam in Quantum Chemistry. On the second day of Christmas, my professor gave to me: a double integral and an exam in Quantum Chemistry. On the third day of Christmas, my professor gave to me: three orbitals, a double integral, and […]...
3. American University Grading Procedures Here is a list of the ways professors here at the American University grade their final exams: DEPT OF STATISTICS: – All grades are plotted along the normal bell curve. DEPT OF PSYCHOLOGY: – Students are asked to blot ink in their exam books, close them and turn them in. The professor opens the books […]...
4. Preparing a Paper Student: I wonder if I could ask you some questions about our paper, professor. Do you want us to Cite our Sources in the Footnotes? Professor: You should use Endnotes for longer explanations. Otherwise, just follow the Style sheet I passed out for Citations in your paper. Student: I see. And what about the Cover […]...
5. How does physics save lives? One day our professor was discussing a particularly complicated concept. A pre-med student rudely interrupted to ask “Why do we have to learn this stuff?” “To save lives.” the professor responded quickly and continued the lecture. A few minutes later, the same student spoke up again. “So how does physics save lives?” he persisted. “It […]...
6. Значение идиомы race to stand still [race to stand still] {v. phr.} To be so far behind in one’s workthat one must exert an effort similar to that needed to win a race inorder simply not to fall even further behind. “Could you reviewthis book for us, Professor Brown?” the editor asked. “Unfortunately, no,” the professor answered. “I’m so behind in […]...
7. Перевод слова internal Internal – внутренний; душевный Перевод слова Internal parts of a body – внутренние органы internal parts of the earth – недра земли internal thoughts – сокровенные мысли internal resentment – внутреннее возмущение He died of Internal bleeding. Он умер от внутреннего кровотечения. This medicine must not be taken Internally. Это лекарство нельзя принимать внутрь. The […]...
8. Перевод слова cabinet Cabinet – кабинет министров, правительство; застекленный шкаф Перевод слова Kitchen cabinet – кухонный шкаф cabinet photograph – кабинетная фотография coalition cabinet – коалиционное правительство The Cabinet was veneered in oak. Шкаф был сделан из дубового шпона. The Cabinet meets on Thursday morning Кабинет собирается утром по четвергам. This Cabinet door doesn’t hang right! Двери шкафа […]...
9. Значение идиомы command module [command module] {n.}, {Space English} 1. One of the three main sections of the basic Apollo spacecraft. It weighs six tons and is cone shaped. It contains crew compartments and from it the astronauts can operate the lunar module, the docking systems, etc. 2. {Informal transferred sense.} The cockpit, the chief place where a person […]...
10. Значение идиомы under one’s nose [under one’s nose] or [under the nose of] {adv. phr.}, {informal}In sight of; in an easily seen or noticeable place. The thiefwalked out of the museum with the painting, right under the nose ofthe guards. When Jim gave up trying to find a pen, he saw threeright under his nose on the desk....
11. Значение идиомы shudder to think [shudder to think] {v. phr.} To be afraid; hate to think aboutsomething. The professor is so strict I shudder to think what hisfinal exam questions will be like....
12. Значение идиомы as far as that goes [as far as that goes] or [as far as that is concerned] or [so far as that is concerned] also [so far as that goes] {adv. phr.} While we are talking about it; also; actually. You don’t have to worry about the girls. Mary can take care of herself, and as far as that goes, […]...
13. The evils of marijuana A certain college professor was notorious for getting off the topic of the lecture, and on to his favorite subject: the evils of marijuana. Off he went one day into his inventory of horrors, “Used regularly,” he explained, “pot can cause psychic disorientation, sterility, cancer and castration!” “Now wait a minute, professor,” interrupted a student. […]...
14. Значение идиомы by [by] or [in my book] {adv. phr.} In my opinion; as far as I am concerned; in my judgement. By my book, Mr. Murgatroyd is not a very good department head....
15. Значение идиомы play hard to get [play hard to get] {v. phr.} To act as if one weren’t interested;be fickle; be coy. “Professor Brown is playing very hard to get,”our dean said, “but I know he will accept our offer and come to teachhere.”...
16. Значение идиомы up to one’s ears [up to one’s ears] {adv. phr.} Immersed in; covered with. “Around final examination time,” Professor Brown explained, “I amalways up to my ears in work.”...
17. Значение идиомы cover a lot of ground [cover a lot of ground] {v. phr.} To process a great deal of information and various facts. Professor Brown’s thorough lecture on asteroids covered a lot of ground today....
18. Перевод слова exam Exam – экзамен Перевод слова To sweat out an exam – выдержать экзамен exam table – стол для осмотра больного fudge on an exam – смошенничать на экзамене Did you pass the Exam? Вы сдали экзамен? The Exam was a pushover. Экзамен был простеньким. She got an A on the Exam. Она получила высший балл […]...
19. The College Food Chain THE DEAN Leaps tall buildings in a single bound Is more powerful than a locomotive Is faster than a speeding bullet Walks on water Gives policy to God THE DEPARTMENT HEAD Leaps short buildings in a single bound Is more powerful than a switch engine Is just as fast as a speeding bullet Talks with […]...
20. Значение идиомы in the running [in the running] {adj.} or {adv. phr.} Having a chance to win; notto be counted out; among those who might win. At the beginning ofthe last lap of the race, only two horses were still in the running. A month before Joyce married Hal, three of Joyce’s boyfriendsseemed to be still in the running. Al […]...
21. Значение идиомы sort out [sort out] {v. phr.} 1. To alphabetize; arrange in numerical order. The secretary helped Professor Brown sort out his numerous indexcards. 2. To clarify. “Help me sort out these bills,” she beggedher husband....
22. A college professor is explaining to his class that pleasure A college professor is explaining to his class that pleasure is a mental state, and that many people overlook the things they already have. He says, “A man who has developed a true sense of appreciation can enjoy a good bowel movement as much as having sexual intercourse.” One student stands up and says, “Professor, […]...
23. Перевод слова professor Professor – профессор, преподаватель Перевод слова Former University professor – бывший преподаватель университета professor of sociology – преподаватель социологии a promotion to the rank of professor – присвоение звания профессора The new Professor always pontificates. Новый профессор всегда занимался догматическими разглагольствованиями. He looked like a nutty Professor. Он выглядел как полоумный профессор. The Professor flunked […]...
24. Перевод слова mail Mail – почта, посылать по почте Перевод слова To deliver mail – доставлять почту to deliver by air mail – доставлять авиапочтой by mail – по почте express mail – экспресс-почта She Mailed the package to me. Она послала мне посылку. You’ve Got Mail. Вам письмо. The order came by Mail. Заказ пришел по почте. […]...
25. Значение идиомы day of reckoning [day of reckoning] {n. phr.} 1. A time when one will be made to account for misdeeds. When the criminal was caught and brought to trial his victims said, “finally, the day of reckoning has come.” 2. A time when one’s will and Judgment are severely tested. “You always wanted to run the department,” the […]...
26. Перевод идиомы cheat sheet, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: cheat sheet Перевод: шпаргалка Пример: The teacher caught this student using a cheat sheet at the exam. Учитель поймал ученика со шпаргалкой на экзамене....
27. Значение идиомы as far as [as far as] or [so far as] {adv. phr.} 1. To the degree or amount that; according to what, how much, or how far. John did a good job as far as he went, but he did not finish it. So far as the weather is concerned, I do not think it matters. As far […]...
28. Перевод идиомы junk mail, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: junk mail Перевод: назойливая почта, обычно рекламного характера; почта для мусорной корзины Пример: On her mail box she wrote a sign: “No junk mail!” На своем почтовом ящике она написала: «Никакой рекламы!»....
29. Значение идиомы graveyard shift [graveyard shift] {n. phr.} The work period lasting from sundown tosunup, when one has to work in the dark or by artificial light. “Why are you always so sleepy in class?” Professor Brown asked Sam.”Because I have to work the graveyard shift beside going to school,”Sam answered....
30. Значение идиомы start in [start in] {v.}, {informal} 1. To begin to do something; start. Fred started in weeding the garden. The family started in eatingsupper. Compare: GO AT. 2. To begin a career. Bob started in as anoffice boy and became president. 3. To give a first job to. Thebank started him in as a clerk....
31. Перевод слова department Department – отдел, отделение, кафедра; магазин Перевод слова Department-store chain – сеть крупных универмагов research department – отдел исследований sociology department – кафедра социологии Cooking is not my Department. Кулинария – это не моя область. Our Department has a staff of seven. Персонал нашей кафедры – семь сотрудников. He was selected to head the Department. […]...
32. Значение идиомы on one’s part [on one’s part] or [on the part of one] {adj. phr.} 1. Of or byyou; of someone’s. When Miss Brown said I was a good student, thatwas pure kindness on her part. The other team blamed their defeaton unfairness on the part of the referee. 2. See: FOR ONE’S PART....
33. Значение идиомы strike gold [strike gold] {v. phr.} 1. To find gold. Ted struck gold near anabandoned mine in California. 2. To find suddenly the answer to anold puzzle. Professor Brown’s assistant struck gold when he came upwith an equation that explained the irregular motions of a doublestar. See: PAY DIRT....
34. Значение идиомы wait up [wait up] {v. phr.} To not go to bed until a person one is worriedabout comes home. My motheralways waited up for me when I went out as a young student. Shealways waits up for her husband when he’s out late....
35. Значение идиомы out of the way [out of the way] {adv. phr.} 1. Not where people usually go;difficult to reach. When little Tommy comes to visit her, AuntSally puts her lamps and vases out of the way. – Often used withhyphens before a noun. Gold was found in an out-of-the-way villagein the mountains, and soon a good road and airfield were […]...
36. Значение идиомы fourth class [fourth class] {n.} A class of mail that is not sealed and weighs apound or more, that includes things that are bought and sold and sentin the mail, and printed things that are not second or third classmail. Bill sent away 98 cereal box tops and a dollar and got back asheriff’s badge and gun […]...
37. Перевод слова desk Desk – письменный стол, парта; стойка, касса Перевод слова Writing desk – письменный стол to clear one’s desk – навести порядок на своем столе front desk – конторка портье, консьержа He parked behind a Desk. Он устроился за партой. His Desk is always messy. У него на письменном столе всегда беспорядок. No one was manning […]...
38. Значение идиомы hammer out [hammer out] {v.} 1. To write or produce by hard work. ThePresident sat at his desk till midnight hammering out his speech forthe next day. 2. To remove, change, or work out by discussion anddebate; debate and agree on. Mrs. Brown and Mrs. Greenhave hammered out their difference of opinion. The club membershave hammered out […]...
39. Значение идиомы rip into [rip into] or [tear into] {v.}, {informal} 1. To start a fightwith; attack. The puppy is tearing into the big dog. Syn.: PITCHINTO. 2. To quarrel with; scold. Mrs. Brown ripped into herdaughter for coming home late. Syn.: BAWL OUT, LACE INTO, LAY OUT, LET HAVE IT....
40. Taking the final exam Two college basketball players were taking an important final exam. If they failed, they would be on academic probation and not allowed to play in the big game the following week. The exam was fill-in-the-blank. The last question read, “Old MacDonald had a ________.” Bubba was stumped. He had no idea what to answer. But […]...