Значение идиомы run up

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1. Totally messed upThe following is an ad from a real-life newspaper which appeared four days in a row — the last three hopelessly trying to correct the first day’s mistake. MONDAY: For sale: R. D. Jones has one sewing machine for sale. Phone 948-0707 after 7 P. M. and ask for Mrs. Kelly who lives with him ... Читать далее...
2. Перевод слова bookstoreBookstore — книжный магазин Перевод слова Bookstore chain — книжная сеть bookstore revenue — доход книжного магазина commission bookstore — комиссионный книжный магазин She worked in a Bookstore during college. Она работала в книжном магазине во время учебы в колледже. She chanced upon an interesting book in the Bookstore the other day. На днях она ... Читать далее...
3. Перевод слова upwardUpward — восходящий, движущийся вверх Перевод слова An upward glance — взгляд, направленный вверх prices show an upward tendency — цены повышаются upward current — восходящий поток She directed my gaze Upward. Она устремила мой взор вверх. The plane arrowed Upward to 5000 m. Самолет стремительно поднялся на высоту 5000 метров. The discomfort in the ... Читать далее...
4. Значение идиомы tug-of-war[tug-of-war] {n.} 1. A game in which two teams pull on oppositeends of a rope, trying to pull the other team over a line marked onthe ground. The tug-of-war ended when both teams tumbled in aheap. 2. A contest in which two sides try to defeat each other;struggle. A tug-of-war developed between the boys who ... Читать далее...
5. Значение идиомы pull up short[pull up short] {v. phr.} To suddenly stop. He pulled up shortin his red car at the corner when he saw a pregnant lady crossing. When Mark saw that he was hurting Jill’s feelings, he pulled up shortand started to talk about something entirely different....
6. Значение идиомы in the least[in the least] {adv. phr.} Even a little; in any degree or amount.- Used in negative, interrogative, and conditional sentences. Suedid not understand physics in the least. Are you in the leastinterested in sewing? Mother won’t be upset if you come forsupper; I’ll be surprised if she cares in the least. Mike was notupset in ... Читать далее...
7. Значение идиомы in particular[in particular] {adv. phr.} In a way apart from others; more thanothers; particularly; especially. The speaker talked about sportsin general and about football In particular. All the boys playedwell and Bill in particular. Margaret liked all her classes, butshe liked sewing class in particular. Contrast: IN GENERAL....
8. 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....
9. Значение идиомы rope off[rope off] {v. phr.} To divide into sections by use of a rope. The police roped off the section of the street where the presidentwas expected to jog....
10. Перевод слова ropeRope — веревка, канат, трос Перевод слова To broom end of wire rope — распустить конец троса rope burns on our wrists — следы от веревки на наших запястьях to ease up on a rope — ослаблять веревку The farmer has Roped off the field to keep the animals out. Фермер огородил поле веревкой, чтобы ... Читать далее...
11. Значение идиомы give one enough rope and he will hang himself[give one enough rope and he will hang himself] {informal} Give abad person enough time and freedom to do as he pleases, and he maymake a bad mistake or get into trouble and be caught. — A proverb. Johnny is always stealing and hasn’t been caught. But give him enoughrope and he’ll hang himself. — ... Читать далее...
12. Mary went to Jill’s place to tell her about a horribleMary went to Jill’s place to tell her about a horrible experience she’d had the previous night with this bloke she brought home. «Well, what happened when you got there?» Jill asked «The bastard called me a slut!» Mary said. «And what did you do then?» Jill asked, shocked. «I told him to get the ... Читать далее...
13. Значение идиомы lay hold of[lay hold of] {v. phr.} 1. To take hold of; grasp; grab. He laidhold of the rope and pulled the boat ashore. 2. To get possession of. He sold every washing machine he could lay hold of. 3. {ChieflyBritish} To understand. Some ideas in this science book are hard tolay hold of....
14. Значение идиомы pull together[pull together] {v.} To join your efforts with those of others;work on a task together; cooperate. Many men must pull together ifa large business is to succeed. Tim was a good football captainbecause he always got his teammates to pull together....
15. Значение идиомы end of one’s rope[end of one’s rope] or [end of one’s tether] {n. phr.}, {informal}The end of your trying or imagining; the last of your ability, orideas of how to do more. Frank was out of work and broke, and hewas at the end of his rope. The doctor saw that Mother had reachedthe end of her tether, ... Читать далее...
16. Значение идиомы cut into[cut into] {v.} 1. To make less; reduce. The union made the company pay higher wages, which cut into the profits. The other houses got old and shabby, and that cut into the value of his house. At first Smith led in votes, but more votes came in and cut into his lead. 2. To ... Читать далее...
17. Значение идиомы rope Into[rope Into] {v.}, {informal} 1. To trick into; persuadedishonestly. Jerry let the big boys rope him into stealing someapples. 2. To get to join in; persuade to work at. Itwas Sue’s job to bathe the dog but she roped Sam into helping her. Mother did not go to the first meeting of the club because ... Читать далее...
18. Значение идиомы pull strings[pull strings] or [pull wires] {v. phr.}, {informal} To secretlyuse influence and power, especially with people in charge or inimportant jobs to do or get something; make use of friends to gainyour wishes. If you want to see the governor, Mr. Root can pullstrings for you. Jack pulled wires and got us a room at ... Читать далее...
19. Фразовые глаголы с «PULL»Pull round — поправляться He was just beginning to pull round after his operation. Pull away — выделяться, отрываться от лидера Sullivan pulled away in the final lap. Pull back — отступать Our tank forces pulled back to regroup. Pull off — отходить, отъезжать If you’re feeling sleepy, pull off the road immediately and have ... Читать далее...
20. Значение идиомы pull one’s weight[pull one’s weight] {v. phr.} To do your full share of work; doyour part. In a small shop, it is important that each man pull hisweight. When Mother was sick in the hospital, Father said eachchild must pull his own weight. Compare: WORTH ONE’S SALT....
21. Перевод слова increaseIncrease — рост, увеличение Перевод слова Increase of knowledge — расширение знаний the increase of a river — подъем уровня воды в реке increase of pressure — усиление давления The physician Increased the dosage from one to four pills. Врач увеличил дозу с одной таблетки до четырех. He took pupils to Increase his income. Он ... Читать далее...
22. A horse and a rabbitA horse and a rabbit are playing in a meadow. The horse falls into a mud hole and is sinking. He calls to the rabbit to go and get the farmer to help pull him out to safety. The rabbit runs to the farm but the farmer can’t be found. He drives the farmer’s Mercedes ... Читать далее...
23. Значение идиомы add up to[add up to] {v.} 1. To make a total of; amount to. The bill added up to $12.95. 2. {informal} To mean; result in. The rain, the mosquitoes, and the heat added up to a spoiled vacation....
24. A horse and a chicken are playing in a meadowA horse and a chicken are playing in a meadow. The horse falls into a mud hole and is sinking. He calls to the chicken to go and get the farmer to help pull him out to safety. The chicken runs to the farm but the farmer can’t be found. So he drives the farmer’s ... Читать далее...
25. Значение идиомы on the spot[on the spot] {adv.} or {adj. phr.} 1. or [upon the spot] At thatexact time and at the same time or place; without waiting or leaving. The news of important events is often broadcast on the spot overtelevision. When Tom ruined an expensive machine, his boss firedhim on the spot. Compare: AT ONCE, IN ONE’S ... Читать далее...
26. Перевод слова machineMachine — машина, механизм Перевод слова Duplex calculating machine — сдвоенная вычислительная машина to cast machine parts — отливать детали машин cleaning machine — очистная установка The Machine handles well. Машина работает очень послушно. Is the Machine going now? Машина в порядке? He oiled the bearings of the Machine. Он смазал маслом подшипники машины. Интересные ... Читать далее...
27. Значение идиомы pull the rug out from under[pull the rug out from under] {v. phr.}, {informal} To withdrawsupport unexpectedly from; to spoil the plans of. Bill thought hewould be elected, but his friends pulled the rug out from under himand voted for Vin. We were planning a vacation, but the baby’sillness pulled the rug out from under us....
28. Значение идиомы brush off[brush off] or [give the brush off] {v. phr.} 1. To refuse to hear or believe; quickly and impatiently; not take seriously or think important. John brushed off Bill’s warning that he might fall from the tree. I said that it might rain and to take the bus, but Joe gave my idea the brush ... Читать далее...
29. Значение идиомы at one’s fingertips[at one’s fingertips] {adv. phr.} 1. Within easy reach; quickly touched; nearby. Seated in the cockpit, the pilot of a plane has many controls at his fingertips. 2. Readily usable as knowledge or skill; familiar. He had several languages at his fingertips. He had the whole design of the machine at his fingertips....
30. Перевод идиомы pull one’s socks up / pull up one’s socks, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: pull one’s socks up / pull up one’s socks Перевод: засучить рукава, приложить усилия, поднапрячься (буквально: подтянуть носки) Пример: «You had better pull up your socks or you will not be able to continue working here.» Лучше тебе поднапрячься, или ты не сможешь продолжать здесь работать....
31. Значение идиомы pull over[pull over] {v.} To drive to the side of the road and stop. Thepoliceman told the speeder to pull over. Everyone pulled over tolet the ambulance pass....
32. Значение идиомы pull oneself together[pull oneself together] {v. phr.} To become calm after beingexcited or disturbed; recover self-command; control yourself. Ithad been a disturbing moment, but he was able to pull himselftogether....
33. Значение идиомы fill the bill[fill the bill] {v. phr.}, {informal} To be just what is needed; begood enough for something; be just right. The boss was worriedabout hiring a deaf boy, but after he tried Tom out for a few weeks, he said that Tom filled the bill. I thought I would need a specialtool, but this wrench fills ... Читать далее...
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35. Значение идиомы pull in one’s horns[pull in one’s horns] or [draw in one’s horns] {v. phr.},{informal} 1. To reduce your boasts; calm down from a quarrel; backdown on a promise. He said he could beat any man theresingle-handed, but he pulled in his horns when Jack came forward. 2.To cut back from one’s usual way of living; reduce spending oractivities; ... Читать далее...
36. Значение идиомы pull out of a hat[pull out of a hat] {v. phr.}, {informal} To get as if by magic;invent; imagine. When the introduction to a dictionary tells youhow many hours went into its making, these figures were not pulled outof a hat. Let’s see you pull an excuse out of your hat....
37. Значение идиомы x-raying machine[x-raying machine] {n.}, {slang}, {citizen’s band radio jargon}Speed detection device by radar used by the police. The smokies areusing the x-raying machine under the bridge! Y...
38. Значение идиомы keep from[keep from] {v.}, {informal} To hold yourself back from; stop orprevent yourself from. Can you keep fromrepeating gossip? Jill can’t keep from talking about her trip. -Usually used with «can» in the negative. You can’t keep from likingJim. Compare: CAN HELP....
39. Значение идиомы pull up one’s socks[pull up one’s socks] {v. phr.} To try to do better, either interms of one’s behavior or at a task one is performing. I’ll haveto pull up my socks if I am going to finish my work today....
40. Перевод идиомы second hand, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: second hand Перевод: не новый, бывший в употреблении Пример: We went to a second-hand bookstore to look for the books. Мы пошли в магазин поддержанных книг, чтобы поискать эти книги....