Значение идиомы rough it

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1. Перевод слова roughRough — неровный, шершавый; грубый; необработанный Перевод слова Rough road — ухабистая дорога rough paper — шероховатая бумага rough food — грубая пища rough leather — невыделанная кожа rough manners — грубые манеры, неотесанность a rough temper — жесткий характер Her hands felt Rough. Ее руки были шершавые. He is Rough to deal with. С ... Читать далее...
2. Значение идиомы rough-and-tumble[rough-and-tumble] 1. {n.} Very rough, hard fighting or arguingthat does not follow any rules. There was a rough-and-tumble on thestreet last night between some soldiers and sailors. Many peopledon’t like the rough-and-tumble of politics. 2. {adj.} Fighting orarguing in a very rough and reckless way; struggling hard; notfollowing rules or laws. It took strong men ... Читать далее...
3. 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....
4. Перевод идиомы a rough guess, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: a rough guess Перевод: приблизительная оценка, догадка, предположение Пример: I made a rough guess about how many people would come to the party. Я сделал приблизительную оценку того, сколько человек пришло на вечер....
5. Значение идиомы diamond in the rough[diamond in the rough] {n. phr.} A very smart person without a formal education who may have untutored manners. Jack never went to school but he is extremely talented; he is a veritable diamond in the rough....
6. Значение идиомы rough up[rough up] {v.} To attack or hurt physically; treat roughly; beat. Three boys were sent home for a week because they roughed up aplayer on the visiting team. While Pete was walking in a strangepart of town some boys roughed him up and told him to stay out oftheir territory....
7. A young woman on a rough Atlantic crossingA young woman on a rough Atlantic crossing was in her cabin undressing then suddenly she was overcome by sea sickness. In a panic she rushed into the corridor and headed for the bathroom. It was not until she collided with an elderly gentleman that she realized she didn’t have a stitch of clothing on. ... Читать далее...
8. Перевод слова primitivePrimitive — первобытный, примитивный Перевод слова Primitive communal — первобытно-общинный primitive tools — примитивные орудия primitive art — примитивизм primitive tribe — первобытное племя They were ethnically akin to the Primitive population of Rome. Этнически они были близки к коренным жителям Рима. The floors are sanded in the most Primitive country-inn fashion. Полы посыпаны песком, ... Читать далее...
9. Перевод слова comfortComfort — успокоение, отдых, комфорт Перевод слова The comfort of solitude — покой уединения to live in opulent comfort — жить припеваючи bodily comfort — физический комфорт He was used to a life of Comfort. Он привык к комфортной жизни. I dress for Comfort, not fashion. Я одеваюсь для удобства, а не для моды. I ... Читать далее...
10. Starting a New WorkweekNaomi: Wow, you look like you had a Rough weekend. A little too much Partying, huh? Aaron: You said it. I’m planning To ease into the new Workweek. I need time To chill and to recover. Could you Take a meeting this morning with our new client? Naomi: What will you do? Aaron: I’ll be ... Читать далее...
11. Значение идиомы crow before one is out of the woods[crow before one is out of the woods] {v. phr.} To be glad or brag before you are safe from danger or trouble. — Usually used in negative sentences, often as a proverb, «Don’t crow before you are out of the woods.» John thought his team would win because the game was almost over, but ... Читать далее...
12. Перевод слова civilizationCivilization — цивилизация, культура Перевод слова Greek civilization — греческая культура development of civilization — развитие цивилизации cradleland of civilization — колыбель цивилизации An entire Civilization vanished. Целая цивилизация исчезла. Civilization is always on the move. Цивилизация постоянно развивается. Greece is called the origin of Civilization. Грецию называют колыбелью цивилизации....
13. Значение идиомы take to the woods[take to the woods] {v. phr.}, {informal} To run away and hide. When John saw the girls coming, he took to the woods. Bob took tothe woods so he would not have to mow the grass. Compare: HEAD FORTHE HILLS....
14. Значение идиомы cub scout[cub scout] {n.} A member of the Cub Scouts, the junior branch of the Boy Scouts for boys 8-10 years of age. Jimmie is only seven, too young to be a Cub Scout....
15. Значение идиомы cold comfort[cold comfort] {n.} Something that makes a person in trouble feel very little better or even worse. When Tim lost the race, it was cold comfort to him to hear that he could try again in two weeks. Mary spent her vacation sick in bed and Jane’s letter about her trip was cold comfort....
16. Перевод идиомы out of the woods, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: out of the woods Идиома: out of the woods разг. Перевод: выйти из трудной ситуации, из затруднительного положения Пример: It is true that the economy is getting stronger, but we are not out of the woods yet. Экономика, действительно, улучшается, но трудности еще не закончились....
17. Значение идиомы neck of the woods[neck of the woods] {n. phr.}, {informal} Part of the country;place; neighborhood; vicinity. We visited Illinois and Iowa lastsummer; in that neck of the woods the corn really grows tall. Wewere down in your neck of the woods last week....
18. Значение идиомы too close for comfort[too close for comfort] {adj. phr.} Perilously near. When the sniper’s bullet hit the road the journalistexclaimed, «Gosh, that was too close for comfort!» Compare: CLOSECALL, CLOSE SHAVE....
19. Значение идиомы babe in the woods[babe in the woods] {n. phr.} A person who is inexperienced or innocent in certain things. He is a good driver, but as a mechanich is just a babe in the woods. Compare: OVER ONE’S HEAD, BEYOND ONE’S DEPTH....
20. Значение идиомы in clover[in clover] or [in the clover] {adv.} or {adj. phr.}, {informal} Inrich comfort; rich or successful; having a pleasant or easy life. They live in clover because their father is rich. When we finishthe hard part we’ll be in the clover. Compare: BED OF ROSES, LIFE OFRILEY, LIVE HIGH OFF THE HOG, ON EASY STREET....
21. Перевод слова weekendWeekend — выходные Перевод слова A weekend bender — воскресная попойка weekend guest — гость, приехавший на выходные weekend father — «воскресный» папа I’m free next Weekend. Я свободен в ближайшие выходные. He spent a Weekend in London. Выходные он провел в Лондоне. I never work at the Weekend. Я никогда не работаю по выходным. ... Читать далее...
22. Перевод слова equipmentEquipment — оборудование, снаряжение Перевод слова To work bugs out of equipment — отлаживать оборудование snow cleaning equipment — снегоуборочное оборудование crash equipment — аварийно-спасательное оборудование The photographer came early to set up his Equipment. Фотограф пришел пораньше, чтобы установить свое оборудование. He has trucked all his Equipment. Он привез на грузовике все свое оборудование. ... Читать далее...
23. Перевод идиомы babe in the woods, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: babe in the woods Перевод: сущий младенец; неопытный, простодушный, или наивный человек Пример: As a painter Bill is fine, but he was a babe in the woods when it comes to writing songs or poetry. Художник из Билла отличный, но что касается написания песен или стихов, здесь он сущий младенец....
24. Значение идиомы bull in a china shop[bull in a china shop] {n. phr.} A rough or clumsy person who says or does something to anger others or upset plans; a tactless person. We were talking politely and carefully with the teacher about a class party, but John came in like a bull in a china shop and his rough talk made ... Читать далее...
25. Значение идиомы belt out[belt out] {v.}, {slang} To sing with rough rhythm and strength; shout out. She belted out ballads and hillbilly songs one after another all evening. Young people enjoy belting out songs....
26. Значение идиомы can’t see the wood for the trees[can’t see the wood for the trees] or [can’t see the woods for the trees] or [can’t see the forest for the trees] {v. phr.} To be unable to judge or understand the whole because of attention to the parts; criticize small things and not see the value or the aim of the future achievement. ... Читать далее...
27. Значение идиомы blow taps[blow taps] {v. phr.} To sound the final bugle call of the evening in a camp or military base. After taps is blown the boy scouts go to their bunks to sleep....
28. Значение идиомы sleep out[sleep out] {v.} 1. To sleep outdoors. The Scouts plan to sleepout next Saturday. 2. To go home at night instead of sleeping at theplace where you work. Mrs. Jones’ maid sleeps in, but her cooksleeps out....
29. Nice, but roughAn elephant was having a horrible time in the jungle because a horsefly kept biting near her tail and there was nothing she could do about it. It was far out of reach. A sparrow saw this and killed the horsefly with its beak. «Oh, thank you!» said the elephant. «My, pleasure ma’am.» said the ... Читать далее...
30. Ideal Seduction LineAge Line 17 My parents are away for the weekend. 25 My girlfriend is away for the weekend. 35 My fiancee is away for the weekend. 48 My wife is away for the weekend. 66 My second wife is dead....
31. Burger conversationsM. I. T.: «I had a nervous breakdown this weekend.» «Have some fries.» Caltech: «I had three nervous breakdowns this weekend.» «Have some fries.» Yale: «I got mugged on the way to class today.» «Have some fries.» Brown: «I got a nose ring this weekend, Professor Smith.» «Cool! Me too! Have some fries.» Swarthmore: «I ... Читать далее...
32. Значение идиомы shorthanded[shorthanded] {adj.} Understaffed; short on workers. Withseveral employees gone for the holiday weekend and two dozen people inline, the rent-a-car agency suddenly found itself terriblyshorthanded....
33. Значение идиомы happen on[happen on] or [happen upon] {v.}, {literary} To meet or findaccidentally or by chance. The Girl Scouts happened on a charminglittle brook not far from the camp. At the convention I happenedupon an old friend I had not seen for years. Syn.: CHANCE ON, COMEACROSS, . Compare: HIT ON....
34. My First JourneyВ топике Мое первое путешествие я делюсь своими впечатлениями и рассказываю, какой вид транспорта предпочтительнее. Кто-то любит авиа-перелеты, кому-то нравятся поезда или океанские круизы. Я считаю, что пешие путешествия – очень увлекательное занятие, к тому же, это совсем недорого. For some people there is nothing as exciting as traveling, and I’m not an exception. And ... Читать далее...
35. Leasing Business EquipmentOlena: We need To keep pace with changing technology, but how are we going To raise capital to upgrade our Equipment? Joel: I’m not sure. Maybe we can find a Supplier who will Extend credit to us. We can pay in Installments. Olena: That’ll be hard to do. No one wants to extend credit these ... Читать далее...
36. Значение идиомы call a halt[call a halt] {v. phr.} To give a command to stop. The scouts were tired during the hike, and the scoutmaster called a halt. When the children’s play got too noisy, their mother called a halt....
37. Going to a BarI’d been complaining to a coworker, Amy, about having to move to the Burbs for my job. She said that there were plenty of things to do outside of the city and invited me to a Bar she likes. … Amy: Hey, there you are. Mykhailo: Hey, so this is the famous McQ’s you’ve been ... Читать далее...
38. Значение идиомы people who live in glass houses should not throw stones[people who live in glass houses should not throw stones] Do notcomplain about other people if you are as bad as they are. — Aproverb. Mary says that Betty is jealous, but Mary is more jealousherself. People who live in glass houses should not throw stones....
39. Значение идиомы dark of the moon[dark of the moon] {n. phr.}, {literary} A time when the moon is not shining or cannot be seen. It was the dark of the moon when the scouts reached camp and they had to use flashlights to find their tents. Contrast: FULL OF THE MOON....
40. Значение идиомы hard put[hard put] or [hard put to it] {adj.} In a difficult position;faced with difficulty; barely able. John was hard put to find agood excuse for his lateness in coming to school. The scouts foundthemselves hard put to it to find the way home....