Значение идиомы pillar of society

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1. Перевод слова pillarPillar — колонна, столб, опора Перевод слова The pillar of the faith — основа веры pillar box — стоячий почтовый ящик grounded pillar — закрепленная колонна The Pillar stood alone, supporting nothing. Колонна стояла сама по себе, ничего не поддерживая. Science eroded the Pillars of superstition. Наука разрушила опоры суеверия. The treaty is a Pillar ... Читать далее...
2. 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....
3. Перевод слова societySociety — общество, общественный строй; объединение, организация Перевод слова Primitive society — первобытное общество secret society — тайный союз cementation of the society — объединение общества Royal Society — Королевское (научное) общество Language is the mirror of Society. Язык является отражением общественной жизни. A Society is an organic whole. Общество — это органичное целое. A ... Читать далее...
4. Role of Women in SocietyТопик Роль женщины в обществе рассказывает о существующей проблеме в российском обществе: месте и роли современной женщины в сегодняшнем мире технологий и прогресса. По данным ООН проблема положения и роли женщины в обществе стоит на втором месте для разрешения после эколого-экономических глобальных вопросов и проблем современности. Сегодняшняя женщина независима во всех сферах жизни, и она ... Читать далее...
5. Значение идиомы in character[in character] {adv.} or {adj. phr.} 1. In agreement with aperson’s character or personality; in the way that a person usuallybehaves or is supposed to behave; as usual; characteristic; typical;suitable. John was very rude at the party, and that was not incharacter because he is usually very polite. The way Judycomforted the little girl was ... Читать далее...
6. Living on the Fringes of SocietyCarla: Why do those teenagers have to dress like that? Don’t they want To fit in? Donald: Maybe they feel Marginalized and they’re showing their feelings of Alienation through their clothes. Carla: That’s just a bunch of Psychobabble. Nobody is treating them like Second-class citizens. They’re choosing To set themselves apart, to make themselves Outcasts. ... Читать далее...
7. SocietyВ топике Общество автор представляет свои взгляды на общество. Проблемы нашего общества – это преступления, торговля наркотиками, алкогольная зависимость. Эти проблемы напрямую связаны с безработицей и бездомными людьми. Но с другой стороны, кроме проблем, в нашем обществе есть люди, стремящиеся улучшить наш мир. Каким будет наше общество в будущем, зависит только от нас. I’d like ... Читать далее...
8. Значение идиомы leading light[leading light] {n. phr.} A prominent person in a community, company, or group. Alan is the leading light of our discussiongroup on music....
9. Значение идиомы out of character[out of character] {adv.} or {adj. phr.} 1. Not in agreement with aperson’s character or personality; not in the way that a personusually behaves or is expected to behave; not usual; unsuitable;uncharacteristic. Mary is a nice girl. Her fit of temper was out ofcharacter. 2. Not in character; unsuitable for a part or character. It ... Читать далее...
10. Значение идиомы tie down[tie down] {v.} To keep from going somewhere or doingsomething; prevent from leaving; keep in. Mrs. Brown can’t come tothe party. She’s tied down at home with the children sick. Thenavy tied the enemy down with big gunfire while the marines landed onthe beach. I can’t help you with history now! I’m tied down withthese ... Читать далее...
11. Перевод слова fundFund — запас, резерв, фонд Перевод слова Guarantee fund — гарантийный фонд the fund of a bank — капитал банка to invest funds — делать капиталовложения The Funds run out. Деньги кончаются. The comedian had a large Fund of jokes. Комик обладал большим запасом шуток. The money went into a common Fund. Эта сумма пошла ... Читать далее...
12. Formality and informality in British Society — Формальности и неформальности в британском общствеTouring around Britain involves observing various formal ceremonies, so the tourists get an impression that the British are generally formal in their day-to-day behaviour. But it is not true. Everything depends on whether the person is playing a public role or a private one. When people are on duty they have to obey some strict ... Читать далее...
13. Значение идиомы Johnny-come-lately[Johnny-come-lately] {n.} Someone new in a place or group;newcomer; also: a new person who takes an active part in group affairsbefore tlie group has accepted him; upstart. Everybody was amazedwhen a Johnny-come-lately beat the old favorite in the race. Whenit looked as though Mr. Brown had a good chance of winning, manyJohnny-come-latelies began to support ... Читать далее...
14. Значение идиомы sterling character[sterling character] {n. phr.} A person of irreproachablecharacter; one of the highest professional standards. The nomineefor the Supreme Court must be a sterling character in every possibleway....
15. Перевод слова directorDirector — директор, руководитель, режиссер Перевод слова A bigtime director — прославленный режиссер acting director — исполняющий обязанности директора general director — генеральный директор She’s the Director of personnel. Она директор по персоналу. He acted as Director for a month. Он замещал директора в течение месяца. The Director shouts «Curtain up». Режиссер кричит «поднять занавес!». ... Читать далее...
16. «Преступления в нашем обществе» (Crime in our society)Crime has been around us for many centuries. Every day when we open a newspaper or turn on TV almost all we read or hear is about criminals and their illegal actions. According to the law, people who commit a crime must be punished, imprisoned or even sentenced to a death penalty. Without punishment our ... Читать далее...
17. Значение идиомы figure on[figure on] {v.} 1. To expect and think about while making plans. We did not figure on having so many people at the picnic. Hefigured on going to town the next day. Syn.: PLAN ON. 2. To dependon; be; sure about. You can figure on him to be on time. Syn.:COUNT ON....
18. 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....
19. Перевод слова leadingLeading — ведущий, главынй, руководящий Перевод слова Leading statesmen — руководящие государственные деятели leading role — ведущая роль men of light and leading — признанные авторитеты leading motif — основная мысль Who will act the Leading part? Кто будет играть главную роль? Police are Leading the murder hunt. Полиция ведет поиск убийцы. Clark was his ... Читать далее...
20. Значение идиомы come out[come out] {v.} 1. {Of a girl:} To be formally introduced to polite society at about age eighteen, usually at a party; begin to go to big parties, In society, girls come out when they reach the age of about eighteen, and usually it is at a big party in their honor; after that they ... Читать далее...
21. People Around the WorldAs you know people from different countries don’t look the same. For example, people from countries such as Denmark, Norway and Sweden are usually tall. They have fair hair, blue eyes and a pale complexion. Most people in Mediterranean countries such as Italy, Spain and Greece are rather short. They have usually got black or ... Читать далее...
22. Значение идиомы law unto oneself[law unto oneself] {n. phr.}, {literary} A person who does onlywhat he wishes; a person who ignores or breaks the law when he doesn’tlike it. Everybody in Germany feared Hitler because he was a lawunto himself. Mr. Brown told Johnny that he must stop trying to bea law unto himself. Compare: TAKE THE LAW INTO ... Читать далее...
23. Значение идиомы ship come in[ship come in] All the money a person has wished for is received;wealth comes to a person. Used with a possessive. When my shipcomes in, I will take a trip to Norway. Mr. Brown is just waitingfor his ship to come in....
24. Значение идиомы in one’s behalf[in one’s behalf] or [on one’s behalf] {adv. phr.}, {informal} 1.For someone else; in your place. My husband could not be heretonight, but I want to thank you on his behalf. 2. For the good ofanother person or group; as a help to someone. My teacher went tothe factory and spoke in my behalf when ... Читать далее...
25. The wealthy, high-society mother of a 17-year-old girlThe wealthy, high-society mother of a 17-year-old girl was concerned that her daughter was having sex. Worried the girl might become pregnant, and adversely impact the family’s status, she consulted the family doctor. The doctor told her that teenagers today were very willful, and any attempt to stop the girl would probably result in rebellion. ... Читать далее...
26. Значение идиомы brown-bagger[brown-bagger] {n.}, {slang}, {informal} A person who does not go to the cafeteria or to a restaurant for lunch at work, but who brings his homemade lunch to work in order to save money. John became a brown-bagger not because he can’t afford the restaurant, but because he is too busy to go there....
27. Значение идиомы figure out[figure out] {v.} 1. To find an answer by thinking about ; solve. Tom couldn’t figure out the lastproblem on the arithmetic test. Sam couldn’t figure out how toprint a program until the teacher showed him how. Mary couldn’tfigure out why her cake tasted so funny until she found salt mixed inthe sugar bag. Compare: ... Читать далее...
28. Значение идиомы count on[count on] {v.} 1. To depend on; rely on; trust. The team was counting on Joe to win the race. I’ll do it; you know you can count on me. The company was counting on Brown’s making the right decision. Syn.: BANK ON. 2. See: FIGURE ON....
29. Значение идиомы run true to form[run true to form] {v. phr.} To follow a usual way; act asexpected; agree with how a person usually acts. The little boy’sactions ran true to form. He bothered his mother until she gave himhis way. Compare: PAR FOR THE COURSE....
30. Цензура в современном обществе/ Censorship In Modern SocietyНа английском языке Перевод на русский язык Censorship In Modern Society Цензура в современном обществе Censorship exists since the time of society formation. Even at the times of the Roman Empire there were censors or assessors of morals and conduct. The full definition of censorship is the supervision and control of the influx information in ... Читать далее...
31. Значение идиомы name of the game[name of the game] {n.}, {informal} The crux of the matter; thatwhich actually occurs under the disguise of something else. Gettingmedium income families to support the rest of society — that’s thename of the game!...
32. Leisure SocietyТопик Общество досуга рассказывает, что в последние годы многие британцы стали проводить больше времени отдыхая, и проводят свой досуг так, как им нравится. Многие посещают пабы, театры, парки, дискотеки, ночные клубы и т. д. Воскресенье — традиционно выходной день, и даже города пустеют, так как многие отправляются в свои загородные дома, чтобы провести время на ... Читать далее...
33. Перевод идиомы cut a figure / cut a fine figure, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: cut a figure / cut a fine figure Перевод: производить впечатление, выглядеть хорошо; быть хорошо, элегантно одетым Пример: The man cut a fine figure when he entered the dining room. Мужчина произвел хорошее впечатление своим внешним видом, когда вошел в обеденный зал. When Dee was in her twenties she cut a fine figure in ... Читать далее...
34. 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....
35. Значение идиомы figure up[figure up] {v. phr.} To calculate; add up. If you can figure uphow many phone calls I’ve made from your home, I will pay you rightaway....
36. Значение идиомы come true[come true] {v.} To really happen; change from a dream or a plan into a fact. It took years of planning and saving, but their seagoing vacation came true at last. It was a dream come true when he met the President. His hope of living to 100 did not come true....
37. Government says four cancer charities are shamsWashington (CNN)In a rare joint action with attorneys general for each of the 50 states, the Federal Trade Commission says four cancer charities run by extended members of the same family conned donors out of $187 million from 2008 through 2012 and spent almost nothing to help actual cancer patients. Each of the charities charged ... Читать далее...
38. Значение идиомы hold true[hold true] or [hold good] {v. phr.} To remain true. It hasalways held true that man cannot live without laws. Bob is a goodboy and that holds true of Jim....
39. Значение идиомы rough-and-ready[rough-and-ready] {adj.} 1. Not finished in detail; not perfected;rough but ready for use now. We asked Mr. Brown how long it wouldtake to drive to Chicago and his rough-and-ready answer was two days. 2. Not having nice manners but full of energy and ability. Jim is arough-and-ready character; he’d rather fight than talk things over....
40. Man cuts open truck to save kittenA hitchhiking feline in Florida has a 50-year-old truck owner to thank for her unusual rescue. Errand Frazier of Vero Beach wasn’t quite sure what to do at first when he heard purring coming from his Chevy pickup, parked outside his house in late May. He couldn’t see anything and wasn’t sure exactly where it ... Читать далее...