Значение идиомы point out

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1. Значение идиомы get across[get across] {v.} 1. To explain clearly, make clear; tomake clear the meaning of. Mr. Brown is a good coach because he canget across the plays. Syn.: PUT ACROSS. 2. To become clear. Theteacher tried to explain the problem, but the explanation did not getacross to the class....
2. Using GPS When DrivingJustin: Okay, we’re ready. Let’s get on the road. Fay: Wait! We don’t know where we’re going. We’re strangers in a strange land. Where’s our Guide? Justin: We don’t need a guide. See this? It’s GPS and it’ll help us Navigate to where we want to go. Fay: I’m not sure it’s reliable. We’re in ... Читать далее...
3. Значение идиомы lay a finger on[lay a finger on] {v. phr.} To touch or bother, even a little. — Used in negative, interrogative, and conditional sentences. Don’tyou dare lay a finger on the vase! Suppose Billy fakes his brotherwith him; wilt the mean, tough boy down the street dare lay a fingeron him? If you so much as lay a ... Читать далее...
4. Перевод слова locationLocation — местоположение, расположение Перевод слова Social location — социальное положение center of location — местонахождение delivery location — место сдачи, место доставки He knows the Location of the stadium. Он знает, где находится стадион. These birds must have a wonderful power of Location. У этих птиц, должно быть, замечательная способность определять свое местонахождение. This ... Читать далее...
5. Значение идиомы clear up[clear up] {v.} 1. To make plain or clear; explain; solve. The teacher cleared up the harder parts of the story. Maybe we can clear up your problem. 2. To become clear. The weather cleared up after the storm. 3. To cure. The pills cleared up his stomach trouble. 4. To put back into a ... Читать далее...
6. A theological debateSeveral centuries ago, the Pope decreed that all the Jews had to convert or leave Italy. There was a huge outcry from the Jewish community, so the Pope offered a deal. He would have a religious debate with the leader of the Jewish community. If the Jews won, they could stay in Italy, if the ... Читать далее...
7. Значение идиомы snap one’s fingers at[snap one’s fingers at] {v. phr.} To show contempt for; show norespect for; pay no attention to; scorn; disregard. John snappedhis fingers at the sign that said «Do not enter,» and he went in thedoor. The highway sign said «Speed limit, 35 miles per hour,» butwhen a driver snapped his fingers at it by going ... Читать далее...
8. Значение идиомы take note of[take note of] or [take notice of] {v. phr.} 1. To look carefullyat; pay close attention to; observe well. A detective is trained totake note of people and things. 2. To notice and act in response; payattention. Two boys were talking together in the back of the roombut the teacher took no notice of them. ... Читать далее...
9. Значение идиомы bring out[bring out] {v.} 1. To cause to appear; make clear. His report brought out the foolishness of the plan. Brushing will bring out the beauty of your hair. 2. To help grow or develop. The teacher’s coaching brought out a wonderful singing voice of great power and warmth. 3. To offer to the public by ... Читать далее...
10. Значение идиомы finger[finger] See: BURN ONE’S FINGERS, CROSS ONE’S FINGERS or KEEP ONE’SFINGERS CROSSED, LAY A FINGER ON, LIFT A FINGER, PUT ONE’S FINGER ONalso LAY ONE’S FINGER ON, SLIP THROUGH ONE’S FINGERS, SNAP ONE’SFINGERS AT, STICKY FINGERS, TWIST AROUND ONE’S LITTLE FINGER, WORKONE’S FINGERS TO THE BONE....
11. Перевод идиомы attract someone’s attention, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: attract someone’s attention Перевод: привлечь чье-либо внимание Пример: The strange behavior of the man attracted the policeman’s attention. Странное поведение человека привлекло внимание полицейского....
12. Значение идиомы twist one around one’s little finger[twist one around one’s little finger] also [turn one around one’slittle finger] or [wrap one around one’s finger] {v. phr.} To havecomplete control over; to be able to make do anything youwant. Sue can twist any of the boys around her little finger. Compare: JUMP THROUGH A HOOP....
13. Значение идиомы explain oneself[explain oneself] {v. phr.} 1. To make your meaning plainer; makeyour first statement clear. When we didn’t understand Fritz, hewent on to explain himself. 2. To give a good reason for somethingyou did or failed to do which seems wrong. When Jack brought Maryhome at three o’clock in the morning, her father asked him to ... Читать далее...
14. Значение идиомы finger in the pie[finger in the pie] {n. phr.}, {informal} Something to do with whathappens; part interest or responsibility. When the girls got up aChristmas party, I felt sure Alice had a finger in the pie. TheJones Company was chosen to build the new hospital and we knew Mr. Smith had a finger in the pie. Jack is ... Читать далее...
15. Значение идиомы call up[call up] {v.} 1. To make someone think of; bring to mind; remind. The picture of the Capitol called up memories of our class trip. 2. To tell to come. The district attorney called up three witnesses. 3. To bring together for a purpose; bring into action. Jim called up all his strength, pushed past ... Читать далее...
16. Перевод слова policemanPoliceman — полицейский Перевод слова Duty policeman — дежурный полицейский military policeman — военный полицейский on-duty policeman — полицейский при исполнении служебных обязанностей plain-clothes policeman — переодетый полицейский The Policeman caught the thief. Полицейский задержал вора. The Policeman blew his whistle. Полицейский свистнул в свисток. The Policeman wore his badge proudly. Полицейский с гордостью носил ... Читать далее...
17. Значение идиомы put one’s finger on[put one’s finger on] also [lay one’s finger on] {v. phr.} To findexactly. The engineers couldn’t put their fingers on the reason forthe rocket’s failure to orbit. We called in an electrician hopinghe could put a finger on the cause of the short circuit....
18. Elephants found to understand human pointing without trainingA study by researchers from the University St Andrews has found that elephants are the only wild animals that can understand human pointing without being trained. In the study, published in Current Biology, the researchers show that a group of 11 captive Zimbabwean elephants, which were used to following vocal instructions but weren’t trained to ... Читать далее...
19. Touring Celebrity Homes and Filming LocationsTour guide: Welcome to Hollywood Tours, everybody. I’m your Tour guide for today, and I’ll be showing you some of the most Memorable locations in Hollywood history. Every seat in this Double-decker bus is a good one, and you’ll be able to see every Landmark we drive by. Uh, do you have a question? Elvira: ... Читать далее...
20. Значение идиомы at one’s beck and call[at one’s beck and call] or [at the beck and call of] {adj. phr.} Ready and willing to do whatever someone asks; ready to serve at a moment’s notice. A good parent isn’t necessarily always at the child’s beck and call....
21. A policeman pulls a man over for speeding and asks himA policeman pulls a man over for speeding and asks him to get out of the car. After looking the man over he says, «Sir, I couldn’t help but notice your eyes are bloodshot. Have you been drinking?» The man gets really indignant and says, «Officer, I couldn’t help but notice your eyes are glazed. ... Читать далее...
22. A Complaint Letter to a Tour CompanyTo Whom It May Concern: I am writing Regarding a tour that my wife and I took with your company on February 26, 2006. The Brochure Stated that we Would see some of the most interesting Sights of the city. Since we had visited the city before, we looked forward to seeing some new Attractions. ... Читать далее...
23. Перевод слова guideGuide — гид, экскурсовод; справочник; направлять, руководить Перевод слова Museum guide — музейный гид, экскурсовод to guide the state — руководить государством to guide the steps of smb. — направлять чьи-л. шаги postal guide — почтовый справочник The feelings are dangerous Guides. Чувства — опасные советчики. The stars will Guide us back. На обратном пути ... Читать далее...
24. Значение идиомы steal the show[steal the show] {v. phr.} To act or do so well in a performancethat you get most of the attention and the other performers areunnoticed. Mary was in only one scene of the play, but she stolethe show from the stars....
25. Значение идиомы give notice[give notice] {v. phr.} To inform an employer, an employee, alandlord, or a tenant of the termination of a contractual agreement ofservice or tenancy. Max gave notice at the bank where he wasworking. Sally was given notice by her landlord....
26. Значение идиомы in public[in public] {adv. phr.} 1. In a place open to the people; in such away that the public may see, hear, or know; not secretly; openly. Two boys down the street are dancing in public for pennies. Actors are used to appearing in public. The mayor has told hisfriends that he is sick but will ... Читать далее...
27. Значение идиомы you’re telling me[you’re telling me] {interj.}, {informal} — Used to show that athing is so clear that it need not be said, or just to show strongagreement. «You’re late.» «You’re telling me!» Compare: YOU BET, YOU SAID IT....
28. Значение идиомы sit up and take notice[sit up and take notice] {v. phr.}, {informal} To be surprised intonoticing something. Grace had never impressed her teachers. Hearingthat she had won the essay contest made them sit up and take notice. George’s sudden success made the town sit up and take notice....
29. Sneaky, sneakyAlice was becoming frustrated by her husband’s insistence that they make love in the dark. Hoping to free him of his inhibitions, she flipped on her reading lamp one passionate night — only to find a cucumber in his hand. «Is THIS», she asked, pointing to the vegetable, «what you’ve been using on me for ... Читать далее...
30. Значение идиомы nobody home[nobody home] {slang} 1. Your attention is somewhere else, not onwhat is being said or done here; you are absent-minded. The teacherasked him a question three times but he still looked out the window. She gave up, saying, «Nobody home.» 2. You are feeble-minded orinsane. He pointed to the woman, tapped his head, and said, ... Читать далее...
31. Значение идиомы show off[show off] {v. phr.} 1. To put out nicely for people to see;display; exhibit. The Science Fair gave Julia a chance to show offher shell collection. The girls couldn’t wait to show off theirfine needlework to our visitors. 2. {informal} To try to attractattention; also, try to attract attention to. The children alwaysshow off when ... Читать далее...
32. Значение идиомы call the tune[call the tune] {v. phr.}, {informal} To be in control; give orders or directions; command. Bill was president of the club but Jim was secretary and called the tune. The people supported the mayor, so he could call the tune in city matters. Syn.: CALL THE SHOTS....
33. Значение идиомы call on[call on] or [call upon] {v.} 1. To make a call upon; visit. Mr. Brown called on an old friend while he was in the city. 2. To ask for help. He called on a friend to give him money for the bus fare to his home....
34. Значение идиомы explain away[explain away] {v.} To explain so that it does not seemtrue or important. John explained away his unfinished homework byshowing the teacher his broken arm in a cast. It is hard toexplain away Abraham Lincoln’s dream about being dead, which he had afew days before he was shot. The man could not explain away thegun ... Читать далее...
35. Значение идиомы show around[show around] {v. phr.} To act as a host or guide to someone; toshow newly arrived people or strangers what’s what and where. WhenGordon and Rose arrived in Hawaii for the first time, their hostshowed them around the islands....
36. Перевод слова forbidForbid — запрещать, препятствовать Перевод слова I forbid you to go there — я запрещаю вам идти туда my health forbids my coming — я не могу поехать туда по состоянию здоровья to forbid the house — отказать от дома Time Forbids to do it. Время не позволяет этого сделать. She was Forbidden by her ... Читать далее...
37. Значение идиомы clear[clear] See: COAST IS CLEAR, IN THE CLEAR, OUT OF THE BLUE or OUT OF A CLEAR SKY or OUT OF A CLEAR BLUE SKY, SEE ONE’S WAY CLEAR, STEER CLEAR OF....
38. Значение идиомы coast is clear[coast is clear] No enemy or danger is in sight; there is no one to see you. When the teacher had disappeared around the corner, John said, «Come on, the coast is clear». The men knew when the night watchman would pass. When he had gone, and the coast was clear, they robbed the safe. ... Читать далее...
39. Фразовый глагол bring along — перевод и значение, пример использованияФразовый глагол: bring along Перевод: привести кого-либо с собой Пример: When we go to the forest, bring your wildlife guide along. Когда мы пойдем в лес, приводи с собой своего гида по дикой природе....
40. Irish Pub JokesMurphy won the Irish Sweepstakes $100,000.00 and was on a long holiday in America. He went on a bus tour and traveled for hours and hours through desert country and oil fields. Murphy said, «Where are we now?» The guide said, «We’re in the great state of Texas.» «It’s a big place,» said Murphy. The ... Читать далее...