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Значение идиомы root-bound

[root-bound] {adj.} 1. Having a limited amount of space for rootgrowth.

After seven or eight years day lilies become root-bound andwill not bloom well unless they are divided.

2. Liking the familiarplace where you live and not wanting to go away from it; having asentimental attachment to one place.

Mr. Jones has lived inConnecticut all his life. He is too root-bound to consider moving toanother state.



Present perfect continuous упражнения.
My future profession.

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  1. Значение идиомы take root[take root] {v. phr.} 1. To form roots so as to be able to live andgrow. We hope the transplanted apple trees will take root. 2. Tobe accepted; to be adopted; to live and succeed in a new place. Many European customs failed to take root in the New World. Theimmigrants to our country took ... Читать далее...
  2. Значение идиомы duty bound[duty bound] {adj. phr.} Forced to act by what you believe is right. Abraham Lincoln walked miles once to return a few pennies that he had overcharged a woman because he felt duty bound to do it. John felt duty bound to report that he had broken the window....
  3. Перевод слова boundBound — ограничивать, сдерживать; связанный Перевод слова To feel bound to say — быть вынужденным сказать he is bound to die — ему суждено умереть bound energy — связанная энергия I am Bound to do what I promised you. Я обязан сделать то, что вам обещал. They Bound his legs tight. Они крепко связали его ... Читать далее...
  4. Перевод слова rootRoot — корень, основание Перевод слова Root of congruence — корень сравнения to evaluate the root — находить корень to root out evil — искоренять зло The problem Roots in her depression. Корнем проблемы является ее депрессия. She stumbled over the tree Root. Она споткнулась о корень дерева. Her Roots are in Canada. Ее предки ... Читать далее...
  5. Перевод идиомы bound to (do something), значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: bound to (do something) Перевод: обязательно, непременно сделать что-либо Пример: If you ask your father he is bound to try and help you with your problem. Если ты попросишь отца, он непременно попытается тебе помочь с твоей проблемой....
  6. Значение идиомы muscle-bound[muscle-bound] {adj.} Having your muscles large, hard, and tightfrom too much exercising; having muscles so developed that you canhardly move. Bob was big and strong, but he was muscle-bound, andBill could beat him. An athlete must train properly so as not tobecome muscle-hound....
  7. Пословица / поговорка money is the root of all evil — перевод и значение, пример использованияПословица / поговорка: money is the root of all evil Перевод: деньги — корень зла Пример: The woman stole some money from her company. It seems that money is the root of all evil, and can cause many problems. Женщина украла деньги из своей компании. Кажется, что деньги являются корнем всего зла, и могут вызвать ... Читать далее...
  8. Перевод слова bloomBloom — цветение, расцвет Перевод слова In bloom — в цвету career in full bloom — пик карьеры bloom of youth — расцвет юности Flowers Bloom. Цветы цветут. Life Bloomed up with happiness and hope. Жизнь расцвела счастьем и надеждой. Illness had worn the Bloom from her cheeks. Болезнь стерла румянец с ее щек....
  9. Перевод идиомы in bloom / in blossom, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: in bloom / in blossom Перевод: цвести, быть в цвету (о растениях) Пример: All of the flowers are in bloom in our garden now. В нашем саду сейчас расцветают все цветы....
  10. Перевод идиомы to someone’s liking, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: to someone’s liking Перевод: быть кому-либо по вкусу, по нраву Пример: The cook in my favorite restaurant always cooks the food exactly to my liking. Повар в моем любимом ресторане всегда готовит еду точно так, как я люблю....
  11. Значение идиомы fond of[fond of] Having a liking for; attracted to by strong liking. Alan is fond of candy. Uncle Bill was the children’s favorite, and he was fond of them too....
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  13. Значение идиомы stuck-up[stuck-up] {adj.}, {informal} Acting as if other people are not asgood as you are; conceited; snobbish. Mary is very stuck-up, andwill not speak to the poor children in her class....
  14. Значение идиомы so much[so much ] {adj.} 1. A limited amount of; some. Sometimesstudents wonder if the teacher knows they have only so much time to dotheir lessons. If you can’t give everyone a full glass of milk, just put so much milk in each glass. 2. Equally or amounting to; onlyamounting to. — Often used for emphasis. ... Читать далее...
  15. Перевод слова limitedLimited — ограниченный, узкий Перевод слова Limited number — ограниченное число, небольшое количество limited ideas — ограниченные идеи limited views — узкие взгляды limited monarchy — конституционная (ограниченная) монархия He is a very Limited man. Он очень ограниченный человек. Seating is Limited to 500. Количество мест ограничено до 500. The event is Limited to invited ... Читать далее...
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  17. Значение идиомы space probe[space probe] {n.}, {Space English} An unmanned spacecraft otherthan an Earth satellite fitted with instruments which gather andtransmit information about other planets in the solar system on what are called fly-by missions, i. e.,without the craft landing on any of these bodies. Both the U. S. A. and Russia have sent up many a space ... Читать далее...
  18. Значение идиомы hand and foot[hand and foot] {adv. phr.} 1. So that the hands and feet cannot beused. — Used with «bind» or a synonym. The robbers bound him handand foot and left him on the floor. 2. So that no tree action ispossible. — Used with «bind» or a synonym. If Mr. Jones signs thatpaper, he will be ... Читать далее...
  19. Seeing a DentistDr. Chung: Hello, Luis, I’m Dr. Chung. You’re here for a Check-up and a Cleaning, is that right? Luis: Yes, that’s right. Dr. Chung: Okay, let’s take a look. Have you had your Wisdom teeth taken out? Luis: No, I haven’t. Dr. Chung: Hmm…You may need to do that soon. You’ve had a Root canal? ... Читать далее...
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  21. Значение идиомы to the tune of[to the tune of] {adv. phr.}, {informal} To the amount or extentof; in the amount of. He had to pay to the tune of fifty dollarsfor seeing how fast the car would go. When she left the race trackshe had profited to the tune of ten dollars....
  22. The ages of manGod created the mule, and told him, ‘you will be Mule, working constantly from dusk to dawn, carrying heavy loads on your back. You will eat grass and you lack intelligence. You will live for 50 years. The mule answered: ‘To live like this for 50 years is too much. Please, give me no more ... Читать далее...
  23. Перевод слова amountAmount — величина, количество Перевод слова Amount of business — торговый оборот amount of housing — жилищный фонд fair amount — изрядное количество The bill Amounts to £40. Счет составляет сумму в 40 фунтов стерлингов. What is the Amount of this? Сколько это составляет? This Amounts to a refusal. Это равносильно отказу....
  24. Значение идиомы lunar module[lunar module ] or [Lem] {n.}, {Space English} That portionof the rocket assemblage on a flight to the Moon in which theastronauts descend to the Moon’s surface. Building the L. M. was oneof the most expensive parts of the American space program....
  25. Значение идиомы flfty-flfty[flfty-flfty ] {adv.}, {informal} Equally; evenly. The twoboys divided the marbles they won fifty-fifty. When Dick and Sambought an old car, they divided the cost fifty-fifty....
  26. Перевод слова spaceSpace — пространство, интервал; космос Перевод слова A space of ten feet — расстояние в 10 футов parking space for 500 cars — место для стоянки пятисот автомобилей to domesticate space — осваивать космос There’s not much empty Space. Там не так много свободного места. Space exploitation is now a fact. Исследования космического пространства стали ... Читать далее...
  27. Значение идиомы no use[no use] {n.} 1. No purpose; no object; no gain. There’s no usein crying about your broken bicycle. Bob said, «Let’s try again.»Dick answered, «It’s no use.» 2. Bad opinion; no respect; no liking.- Usually used after «have». He had no use for dogs after a dog bithim. Jimmy had no use for arithmetic because ... Читать далее...
  28. Значение идиомы room with[room with] {v. phr.} 1. To live in a furnished room with someoneas a roommate without having an affair. I roomed with him incollege for four years. 2. To live together as husband and wifewithout the benefit of marriage. Dan and Sue have been roomingtogether for quite a while and people are wondering if they ... Читать далее...
  29. Значение идиомы in with[in with] {prep.} In friendship, favor, or closeness with; in thetrust or liking of. We trusted on Byrd’s being in with the mayor, not knowing that the mayor no longer liked him. It took the newfamily some time to get in with their neighbors....
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  31. Значение идиомы in love[in love] {adj. phr.} Liking very much; loving. John is in lovewith Helen. Tom and Ellen arc in love. Mary is in love withher new wristwatch....
  32. Значение идиомы give one the eye[give one the eye] {v. phr.}, {slang} 1. To look at, especiallywith interest and liking. A pretty girl went by and all the boysgave her the eye. 2. To look or stare at, especially in a cold orunfriendly way. Mrs. Jones didn’t like Mary and didn’t speak. Shejust gave her the eye when they met ... Читать далее...
  33. Значение идиомы get the eye[get the eye] {v. phr.}, {informal} 1. To be looked at, especiallywith interest and liking. The pretty girl got the eye as she walkedpast the boys on the street corner. 2. To be looked at or stared at, especially in a cold, unfriendly way. When Mary asked if she couldtake home the fur coat and ... Читать далее...
  34. 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...
  35. Значение идиомы old boy[old boy] or [old chap] {n.}, {chiefly British} One of the meneducated at the same institution and bound by strong ties of loyaltyto each other. He got the job because the boss was another oldboy....
  36. Значение идиомы in short supply[in short supply] {adj. phr.} Not enough; in too small a quantityor amount; in less than the amount or number needed. The cookiesare in short supply, so don’t eat them all up. We have five peopleand only four beds, so the beds are in short supply....
  37. Значение идиомы put up a flght[put up a flght] {v. phr.} To resist. He putup a good fight but he was bound to lose in the end to the older, moreexperienced chess player....
  38. Значение идиомы live and let live[live and let live] To live in the way you prefer and let otherslive as they wish without being bothered by you. Father scoldsMother because she wears her hair in curlers and Mother scolds Fatherbecause he smokes a smelly pipe. Grandfather says it’s her hair andhis pipe; live and let live. Compare: GIVE AND TAKE, ... Читать далее...
  39. Значение идиомы after one’s own heart[after one’s own heart] {adj. phr.}, {informal} Well liked because of agreeing with your own feelings, interests, and ideas; to your liking-agreeable. Used after «man» or some similar word. He likes baseball and good food; he is a man after my own heart. Thanks for agreeing with me about the class party; you’re a girl ... Читать далее...
  40. Значение идиомы take by storm[take by storm] {v. phr.} 1. To capture by a sudden or very boldattack. The army did not hesitate. They took the town by storm. 2.To win the favor or liking of; make like orbelieve you. The comic took the audience by storm. John gaveJane so much attention that he took her by storm, and ... Читать далее...

Значение идиомы root-bound