Значение идиомы read up on

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1. Значение идиомы read over [read over] {v. phr.} To read hurriedly in a rather superficialmanner. The professor said he had no time to read my essaythoroughly but that he had read it over and would comment later indetail....
2. Значение идиомы read one like a book [read one like a book] {v. phr.}, {informal} To understand someonecompletely; know what he will think or do at any time. John’sgirlfriend could read him like a book. Compare: READ ONE’S MIND....
3. Значение идиомы read one’s mind [read one’s mind] {v. phr.} To know what someone else is thinking. I have known John so long that I can read his mind. – [mindreader] {n.} That’s exactly what I was going to say. You must be amind reader! Compare: READ LIKE A BOOK....
4. Значение идиомы read between the lines [read between the lines] {v. phr.} To understand all of a writer’smeaning by guessing at what he has left unsaid. Some kinds ofpoetry make you read between the lines. A clever foreigncorrespondent can often avoid censorship by careful wording, leavinghis audience to read between the lines....
5. Значение идиомы read the riot act [read the riot act] {v. phr.} To give someone a strong warning orscolding. Three boys were late to class and the teacher read theriot act to them....
6. Значение идиомы read into [read into] {v. phr.} To attribute extra meaning to; deduce from;consider to be implicit in. Just because Fred’s letters sounded sofriendly Mary was wrong to read anything serious into them....
7. Перевод слова read Read – читать Перевод слова Destructive read-out – считывание информации с разрушением to read down to the last page – дочитать до последней страницы to read an instrument – снимать показание прибора to know how to read – уметь читать He likes to Read. Он любит читать. Can you Read French? Ты умеешь читать по-французски? […]...
8. Значение идиомы sight-read [sight-read] {v.} To be able to play music without memorization byreading the sheet music and immediately playing it. Experienced, good musicians are expected to be able to sight-read....
9. Значение идиомы read one one’s rights [read one one’s rights] {v. phr.} To give to an arrested person thelegally required statement regarding the rights of such a person. “Read him his rights,” Sergeant,” the captain said, “and book him forbreaking and entering.”...
10. Перевод идиомы read someone his or her rights, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: read someone his or her rights Перевод: зачитать кому-либо его права (во время ареста, задержания) Пример: The police officer read the bank robber his rights when he was arrested. Офицер полиции зачитал грабителю банка его права, когда он был задержан....
11. Перевод идиомы read someone’s mind, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: read someone’s mind Перевод: читать мысли кого-либо; догадаться, о чем кто-либо думает Пример: It is very difficult to read the mind of my boss and know what she wants me to do. Очень сложно догадаться, о чем думает мой начальник и понять, что она хочет, чтобы я сделал....
12. Перевод идиомы read between the lines, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: read between the lines Перевод: читать между строк; найти скрытый смысл в чем-либо Пример: I can read between the lines and I know what my friend was trying to say. Я умею читать между строк, и я знаю, что пытался сказать мой друг....
13. Фразовый глагол read up on – перевод и значение, пример использования Фразовый глагол: read up on Перевод: специально изучать, исследовать Пример: I need to read up on the company before I go on the job interview. Мне нужно изучить эту компанию, перед тем, как я пойду на собеседование по поводу работы....
14. Перевод слова preparation Preparation – подготовка, приготовление Перевод слова Preparation of drugs – изготовление лекарств preparations for war – военные приготовления; подготовка к войне document preparation – подготовка документов A new edition is in active Preparation. Полным ходом идет подготовка нового издания. It was foolish to take the test without Preparation. Идти на экзамен не подготовившись было глупостью. […]...
15. Перевод слова constitution Constitution – конституция, учреждение; телосложение Перевод слова To amend constitution – вносить поправки в конституцию to case-harden the constitution – закалить тело constitution of the universe – устройство вселенной He has a robust Constitution. У него крепкое телосложение. The assembly adopted a new Constitution. Ассамблея приняла новую Конституцию. What’s the chemical Constitution of the dye? […]...
16. NPR Pulled a Brilliant April Fools’ Prank On People Who Don’t Read “Why doesn’t America read anymore?” NPR asked on Tuesday. “We totally do, NPR. Shut up. We read all the time. We’re reading your article right now!” Facebook commenters screeched. But they didn’t read the article. If they had, they would’ve seen this: Eventually, some commenters began to catch on and spoil the joke, but the […]...
17. Значение идиомы on purpose [on purpose] {adv. phr.} For a reason; because you want to; notaccidentally. Jane did not forget her coat; she left it in thelocker on purpose. The clown fell down on purpose....
18. Academics Write Papers Arguing Over How Many People Read (And Cite) Their Papers There are a lot of scientific papers out there. One estimate puts the count at 1.8 million articles published each year, in about 28,000 journals. Who actually reads those papers? According to one 2007 study, not many people: half of academic papers are read only by their authors and journal editors, the study’s authors write. […]...
19. Перевод слова purpose Purpose – замысел, цель, намерение Перевод слова On purpose – нарочно, с целью beside the purpose – нецелесообразно man of purpose – целеустремленный человек What is the Purpose of your visit? Какова цель вашего визита? You can speak to the Purpose when you choose. Вы можете говорить по существу, когда захотите. He answered him very […]...
20. Значение идиомы go halves [go halves] {v. phr.}, {informal} To share half or equally becomepartners. The boys went halves in raising pigs. The men aregoing halves in a new business. The girl bought a box of candy andwent halves with her roommate....
21. Книга, которую я прочитала/ The Book I Have Read На английском языке Перевод на русский язык The Book I Have Read Книга, которую я прочитала My name is Regina and I’m fourteen years old. I study at the local secondary school at the eighth grade. One of my favourite subjects is Literature, as I like reading very much. I’m a frequent visitor of the […]...
22. Значение идиомы branch off [branch off] {v.} To go from something big or important to something smaller or less important; turn aside. At the bridge a little road branches off from the highway and follows the river. Martin was trying to study his lesson, but his mind kept branching off onto what girl he should ask to go with […]...
23. Значение идиомы go over [go over] {v.} 1. To examine; think about or look at carefully. The teacher went over the list and picked John’s name. The policewent over the gun for fingerprints. 2. To repeat; do again. Don’tmake me go all over it again. We painted the house once, then wewent over it again. 3. To read again; […]...
24. Фразовый глагол read into – перевод и значение, пример использования Фразовый глагол: read into Перевод: вкладывать в чьи-либо слова или действия дополнительный смысл, которого не существует Пример: I think you’re reading too much into a casual remark. Мне кажется, ты слишком много приписываешь обычному замечанию....
25. Значение идиомы think over [think over] {v.} To think carefully about; consider; study. When Charles asked Betty to marry him, she asked him for time tothink it over. Think over what we studied in history this year andwrite a lesson on the thing that interested you most. Compare: MAKEUP ONE’S MIND, SEE ABOUT....
26. Значение идиомы riding for a fall [riding for a fall] {adj. phr.} Behaving in an overconfident waythat is likely to lead to trouble; being too sure of yourself; doingsomething dangerous. The student who does not study for exams isriding for a fall. Mr. Smith has borrowed too much money on hishome. He is riding for a fall. Compare: COME A CROPPER....
27. Перевод идиомы on purpose, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: on purpose Перевод: намеренно, специально Пример: I think that the woman spilled her drink on purpose. Мне кажется, что эта женщина специально пролила свой напиток....
28. Значение идиомы take stock [take stock] {v. phr.} 1. To count exactly the items of merchandiseor supplies in stock; take inventory. The grocery store took stockevery week on Monday mornings. 2. To study carefully a situation, ora number of possibilities or opportunities. During the battle thecommander paused to take stock of the situation. Compare: SIZE UP....
29. Learning to Read Music Mike: You have a great voice. You should join our Choir. Grace: I don’t know anything about music. I can’t even Read music. Mike: It’s not that hard. I could teach you. Look, this is a Piece we’re working on right now. Grace: What’s that weird thing at the beginning? Mike: That’s the Clef. It […]...
30. Значение идиомы look over [look over] {v.} To look at and try to learn something about; lookat every part or piece of or at every one of; examine; inspect; study. I looked hurriedly over the apples in the basket and took one thatlooked good. Mrs. Jones spent the evening looking over the month’sbills and writing checks. When a new […]...
31. Turns out there was no CGI in that tray scene in Spider-Man – it was all Tobey Maguire Read Remember that iconic Spider-Man scene when Tobey Maguire’s Peter Parker is coming to grips with his new powers and he catches love interest Mary-Jane Watson mid-fall in the middle of the cafeteria? Using his webslinger, he also manages to catch her tray along with the sandwich, apple, carton of juice, and dessert that were precariously […]...
32. Значение идиомы join forces [join forces] or [join hands] {v. phr.} To get together for thesame aim; group together for a purpose; unite. The students and thegraduates joined forces to raise money when the gym burned down. The American soldiers joined hands with the British in the waragainst Germany. Compare: THROW IN ONE’S LOT WITH....
33. Значение идиомы case the joint [case the joint] {v. phr.}, {slang} 1. To study the layout of a place one wishes to burglarize. The hooded criminals carefully cased the joint before robbing the neighborhood bank. 2. To familiarize oneself with a potential workplace or vacation spot as a matter of preliminary planning. “Hello Fred,” he said. “Are you working here […]...
34. The Book I’ve Just Read В топике Книга, которую я только что прочитал – я пересказываю содержание рассказа “Лорд Маунтдраго” Уильяма Сомерсета Моэма. Это история из практики доктора Одлина, профессионального психоаналитика с богатым опытом. Именно к нему обращается с необычной проблемой Лорд Маунтдраго. За все 15 лет своей практики, доктор никогда не сталкивался с более загадочным случаем, который происходит с […]...
35. Перевод идиомы serve someone’s purpose, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: serve someone’s purpose Перевод: послужить цели кого-либо Пример: The small screwdriver should serve my purpose until I find the correct size. Пока сгодится и маленькая отвертка, пока я не найду нужный размер....
36. Elections in the USA The US Constitution includes some general provisions on the franchise. It sets forth certain requirements for candidates running for a post of a president, vice-president, senator or member of the House of Representatives. Requirements usually concern age, residence and citizenship. The candidates who meet all these requirements are considered eligible for office. A residence qualification […]...
37. Значение идиомы double-check [double-check] {v.} 1. To do a double check on; look at again very carefully. When the last typing of his book was finished, the author double-checked it. 2. To make a double check; look carefully at something. The proofreader double-checks against errors....
38. Значение идиомы American plan [American plan] {n.} A system of hotel management in which meals are included with the room, as opposed to the European plan that does not include meals. American tourists in Europe sometimes expect that their meals will be included, because they are used to the American plan....
39. Значение идиомы tee up [tee up] {v.} To set the golf ball on the tee in preparation forhitting it toward the green. Arnold Palmer teed the ball up for thefinal hole....
40. Значение идиомы take the offensive [take the offensive] {v. phr.} To make oneself the attacking party. After many months of preparation, the freedom fighters were readyto take the offensive. Contrast TAKE THE DEFENSIVE....