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1. Значение идиомы round off[round off] {v.} 1. To make round or curved. John decided toround off the corners of the table he was making so that no one wouldbe hurt by bumping them. 2. To change to the nearest whole number. The teacher said to round off the averages. 3. To end in asatisfactory way; put a finishing ... Читать далее...
2. Значение идиомы come round[come round] or [come around] {v.} 1. To happen or appear again and again in regular order. And so Saturday night came around again. I will tell him when he comes round again. 2. {informal} To get back health or knowledge of things; get well from sickness or a faint. Someone brought out smelling salts ... Читать далее...
3. Значение идиомы square peg in a round hole[square peg in a round hole] {n.}, {informal} A person who does notfit into a job or position; someone who does not belong where he is. Arthur is a square peg in a round hole when he is playing ball. George likes to work with his hands. When it comes to books, he’s asquare peg ... Читать далее...
4. Перевод слова cattleCattle — крупный рогатый скот Перевод слова Cattle breeding — скотоводство dairy cattle — молочный скот herd of cattle — стадо коров Male Cattle are bulls. Мужские особи крупного рогатого скота — это быки. The Cattle are all roped in now. Теперь весь скот огражден веревками. The Cattle have to be rounded up and counted. ... Читать далее...
5. Перевод слова roundRound — круглый, сферический, пухлый; раунд, тур Перевод слова As round as a ball — круглый как шар the round world — земной шар round cheeks — пухлые щеки second round — второй тур She works all year Round. Она работает круглый год. The wheel turns Round. Колесо вращается. The men closed Round him. Люди ... Читать далее...
6. Значение идиомы round robin[round robin] {n. phr.} 1. Something written, especially a requestor protest that is signed by a group of people. — Often used like anadjective. The people in our neighborhood are sending a round robinto the Air Force to protest the noise the jet planes make flying overour houses. 2. A letter written by a group ... Читать далее...
7. Значение идиомы in round figures[in round figures] {adv. phr.} As an estimated number; as arounded-off figure containing no decimals or fractions. Skip thecents and just tell me in round figures how much this car repair willcost....
8. Значение идиомы drive one round the bend[drive one round the bend] {v. phr.}, {informal} To upset someone so much that they think they are going crazy. «Slow down, please,» Miss Jones cried. «You are driving me around the bend!» Contrast: DRIVE ONE APE, BANANAS, ETC....
9. Значение идиомы year-round[year-round] or [year-around] {adj.} Usable, effective, oroperating all the year. Colorado is a year-round resort; there isfishing in the summer and skiing in the winter....
10. Перевод идиомы the other way round / the other way around, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: the other way round / the other way around Перевод: наоборот; противоположное, обратное Пример: It was the other way round. It was my friend who wanted to go swimming — not me. Все было наоборот. Это мой друг хотел пойти поплавать, а не я....
11. Значение идиомы round trip[round trip] {n.} A return trip; passage to a place and back. The ticket agent explained that a ticket for a round trip to Hawaiiat certain times of the year may cost less than a one-way ticketduring the high season....
12. Перевод идиомы year round, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: year round Перевод: круглый год, в течение всего года Пример: We usually spend all summer at a year-round vacation resort. Обычно мы проводим все лето на круглогодичном курорте....
13. Значение идиомы round-eyed[round-eyed] or [wide-eyed] also [large-eyed] {adj.} Very muchsurprised; astonished; awed. The people were round-eyed when theylearned what the computer could do. The children were wide-eyed atthe sight of the Christmas tree and didn’t make a sound....
14. Значение идиомы bring around[bring around] or [bring round] {v.} 1. {informal} To restore to health or consciousness cure. He was quite ill, but good nursing brought him around. Compare: BRING TO. 2. To cause a change in thinking; persuade; convince; make willing. After a good deal of discussion he brought her round to his way of thinking....
15. Перевод идиомы a square peg (in a round hole), значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: a square peg (in a round hole) Перевод: человек не на своем месте, неподходящий человек; белая ворона Пример: My friend was like a square peg in a round hole when he tried to do the job of an accountant. Мой друг был белой вороной, когда пытался выполнять обязанности бухгалтера....
16. Перевод сленгового выражения around the bend / round the bend, значение и пример использованияСленговое выражение: around the bend / round the bend Перевод: сумасшедший, ненормальный (часто используется в выражениях Drive someone (a)round the bend, и Send someone (a)round the bend) Пример: She sounds like she’s round the bend already. Она говорит так, будто у нее уже не все дома....
17. Перевод слова brandBrand — торговая марка, бренд Перевод слова Corporate brand — корпоративный бренд stand-alone brand — одиночный бренд brand image — имидж торговой марки They no longer Brand their cattle. Они больше не клеймят свой скот. Which Brand of carpet did you choose? Какую марку ковра выберешь? The store sells a variety of shoe Brands. Магазин ... Читать далее...
18. Перевод слова springtimeSpringtime — весенняя пора, весна Перевод слова In the Springtime, all the students study on the grass. Весной, все студенты учатся на травке. The Springtime of protests that many in the West remember fondly led to very different outcomes. Весенняя пора протестов, которую многие на западе вспоминают с любовью, привела совсем к другим результатам. It’s ... Читать далее...
19. Перевод идиомы brand-new / brand new, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: brand-new / brand new Перевод: совершенно новый Пример: I was finally able to buy a brand-new car. Мне, наконец, удалось купить абсолютно новую машину....
20. Значение идиомы brand-new[brand-new] also [bran-new] {adj.} As new or fresh as when just made and sold by the manufacturer; showing no use or wear. He had taken a brand-new car from the dealer’s floor and wrecked it. In Uncle Tom’s trunk, we found a wedding ring, still in its little satin-lined box, still brand-new....
21. Значение идиомы pick up[pick up] {v.} 1. To take up; lift. During the morning Mrs. Carter picked up sticks in the yard. 2. {informal} To pay for someoneelse. After lunch, in the restaurant, Uncle Bob picked up thecheck. 3. To take on or away; receive; get. At the next corner thebus stopped and picked up three people. 4. ... Читать далее...
22. A fellow has a week off and decides to play a round of golfA fellow has a week off and decides to play a round of golf every day. First thing Monday morning, he sets off on his first round and soon catches up to the person in front. He sees that this is a woman and, as he catches up to her on a par 3, that, ... Читать далее...
23. Фразовый глагол come to / come round — перевод и значение, пример использованияФразовый глагол: come to / come round Перевод: прийти в себя, очнуться Пример: Don’t worry! She faints all the time. She always comes to after a few minutes. Не волнуйся! Она постоянно теряет сознание, и она всегда приходит в себя через несколько минут....
24. BrandsТопик Бренды объясняет значение слова «бренд» и влияние хорошо раскрученного и, поэтому, узнаваемого в любой стране бренда на продаваемость определенного продукта. Очень сложно создать новый удачный бренд, на это могут уйти году, а компания может понести убытки. Зато популярный бренд стоит очень дорого. What is a brand? In my opinion, it’s not only a trademark ... Читать далее...
25. One fall day Dave was out raking leaves when he noticedOne fall day Dave was out raking leaves when he noticed a hearse slowly drive by. Following the first hearse was a second hearse, which was followed by a man walking solemnly along, followed by a dog, and then about 200 men walking in single file. Intrigued, Dave went up to the man following the ... Читать далее...
26. Using a Computer KeyboardLeslie: This Keyboard is so hard to use. I can’t find where anything is! Dave: It’s a standard QWERTY keyboard. The Layout may be a little different, with the Function keys on the right-hand side instead of on the top, but you’ll get used to it in no time. Leslie: That’s what you think. I ... Читать далее...
27. Значение идиомы necktie party[necktie party] {n.}, {slang} A hanging by a mob; lynching. Cattle thieves were stealing the rancher’s cattle, but the cowboyscaught them and had a necktie party. Compare: STRING UP....
28. Значение идиомы bring to pass[bring to pass] {v. phr.}, {informal} To make happen; succeed in causing. By much planning, the mother brought the marriage to pass. The change in the law was slow in coming, and it took a disaster to bring it to pass. Compare: BRING ABOUT, COME TO PASS....
29. Значение идиомы B. Y. O[B. Y. O.] {informal} Bring Your Own. Said of a kind of party where the host or hostess does not provide the drinks or food but people bring their own....
30. Значение идиомы on one’s chest[on one’s chest] {adj. phr.}, {informal} Hidden in your thoughts orfeelings and bothering you; making you feel worried or upset; that issomething you want to talk to someone about. Jane looks unhappybecause she has the quarrel with Susan on her chest. «Well, Dave,»said the coach, «You look sad — what’s on your chest?» Compare: ONONE’S ... Читать далее...
31. Значение идиомы be-in[be-in] {n.}, {slang}, {hippie culture} A gathering or social occasion with or without a discernible purpose, often held in a public place like a park or under a large circus tent. The youngsters really enjoyed the great springtime jazz be-in at the park....
32. Значение идиомы off one’s chest[off one’s chest] {adj. phr.}, {informal} Told to someone and sonot bothering you anymore; not making you feel worried or upset, because you have talked about it. After Dave told the principalthat he had cheated on the test, he was glad because it was off hischest. Father felt that Tom wasn’t helping enough around thehouse, ... Читать далее...
33. Значение идиомы call names[call names] {v. phr.} To use ugly or unkind words when speaking to someone or when talking about someone. — Usually used by or to children. Bill got so mad he started calling Frank names....
34. Значение идиомы last but not least[last but not least] {adv. phr.} In the last place but not theleast important. Billy will bring sandwiches, Alice will bringcake, Susan will bring cookies, John will bring potato chips, and lastbut not least, Sally will bring the lemonade....
35. Corporate ImageAdam: With our Expansion into these new areas of business, I think we need to think seriously about changing our Corporate image. We’re much more than just a paper company now. Eva: I think you’re right. Our Brand has changed, and if we want to keep Brand loyalty, we need to think about protecting and ... Читать далее...
36. Значение идиомы scare up[scare up] or [scrape up] {v.}, {informal} To find, collect, or gettogether with some effort when needed. The boy scared up enoughmoney to go to college. «Will you stay for supper?» she asked. «Ican scare up enough for us all.» He managed to scrape up the moneyfor his speeding fine....
37. Значение идиомы rain check[rain check] {n.} 1. A special free ticket to another game or showwhich will be given in place of one canceled because of rain. Whenthe drizzle turned into a heavy rain the manager announced that thebaseball game would be replayed the next day. He told the crowd thatthey would be given rain checks for tomorrow’s ... Читать далее...
38. Значение идиомы meet one’s eye[meet one’s eye] {v. phr.} To be in plain view or come into plainview; appear clearly or obviously. When John rounded the bend, aclear blue lake met his eye. On a first reading the plan lookedgood, but there was more to it than met the eye....
39. Значение идиомы make the grade[make the grade] {v. phr.}, {informal} 1. To make good; succeed. It was clear that Mr. Baker had made the grade in the insurancebusiness. It takes hard study to make the grade in school. 2. Tomeet a standard; qualify. That whole shipment of cattle made thegrade as prime beef....
40. Значение идиомы have a way with[have a way with] {v. phr.} To be able to lead, persuade, orinfluence. Dave has such a way with the campers that they doeverything he tells them to do. Ted will be a good veterinarian, because he has a way with animals....