Значение идиомы saber rattling

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1. Threatening Other CountriesTania: Did you see the news today? Canada has been doing Military exercises near the Canada-U. S. Border. I think they’re trying To send us a message. Emilio: They’re just Saber-rattling. They think we’re Amassing weapons near the border and they’re Posturing. Tania: I don’t think they’re just posturing. Emilio: Canada is no real Threat. ... Читать далее...
2. Значение идиомы rattle one’s saber[rattle one’s saber] {v. phr.} To threaten another government orcountry without subsequent acts of war. It is considered an act ofdemagoguery on the part of politicians to rattle their sabers. Compare: YELLOW JOURNALISM....
3. Перевод слова swordSword — меч, шпага Перевод слова To belt on a sword — надевать меч на пояс double-edged sword — обоюдоострый меч the edge of the sword — острие меча My Sword was already out. Я уже вытащил свой меч. The Sword dropped out of his hand. Меч выпал у него из рук. Deliver your Sword! ... Читать далее...
4. Значение идиомы put to the sword[put to the sword] {v. phr.}, {literary} To kill in war, especially with a sword. The Romans put their enemies to thesword. In some wars captives have been put to the sword....
5. Значение идиомы beat down[beat down] {v.} 1. To crush or break the spirit of; win over; conquer. All their defenses were beaten down by the tanks. 2. {informal} a. To try to get reduced; force down by discussing. Can we beat down the price? B. To persuade or force to accept alower price or easier payments. He tried ... Читать далее...
6. Basic Military CommandsMarta: What’s going on out here? What’s all that noise? Bruno: I’m putting the Troops through their Drills. Marta: Troops?! Bruno: Watch this. Hey, I didn’t tell you you could be At ease. Attention! Fall in. Forward, march! Marta: That’s great, but. . . Bruno: I’m not done. Let me show you what else these ... Читать далее...
7. Перевод слова air forceAir force — воздушные войска Перевод слова Air force one — президентский самолет air force unit — авиачасть air force base — авиационная база ВВС offensive air force — наступательные силы и средства ВВС military air forces — военно-воздушные силы; военная авиация; ВВС Происхождение слова air force Оба слова фразы имеют самостоятельное значение:...
8. Значение идиомы Vietnam syndrome[Vietnam syndrome] {n.}, {informal} An attitude in governmentcircles that diplomacy may be more effective in solving localpolitical problems in other countries than the use of military force, stemming from the failure of the U. S. military intervention inVietnam. The pundits of Foggy Bottom display the Vietnam syndromethese days when it comes to Iran....
9. Пословица / поговорка the pen is mightier than the sword — перевод и значение, пример использованияПословица / поговорка: the pen is mightier than the sword Перевод: перо сильнее меча Пример: The general believed that the pen is mightier than the sword and he tried to use words rather than force to overcome his enemies. Генерал считал, что перо сильнее меча, и он старался пользоваться словами, а не силой, чтобы победить ... Читать далее...
10. Перевод слова troopsTroops — войска Перевод слова Additional troops — дополнительные войска front line troops — войска на линии фронта to lead troops against the enemy — вести войска против врага The Troops invaded at dawn. Войска вторглись на рассвете. Troops were put on high alert. Войска были приведены в состояние повышенной боеготовности. Our Troops attacked the ... Читать далее...
11. Fuel tanks jettisoned by U. S. fighter jets during Vietnam were repurposed into canoesFighter jets will jettison their external fuel tanks when they are dry or if they engage in air-to-air combat. Vietnamese farmers turned the fuel tanks jettisoned by U. S. fighter jets during Vietnam into makeshift boats. During the Vietnam War, U. S. fighter jets constantly screamed across the countryside. They were typically loaded with an ... Читать далее...
12. Значение идиомы sound off[sound off] {v.} 1. To say your name or count «One! Two! Three! Four!» as you march. — Used as orders in U. S. military service. «Sound off!» said the sergeant, and the soldiers shouted, «One! Two! Three! Four!» with each step as they marched. 2. {informal} To tellwhat you know or think in a ... Читать далее...
13. Значение идиомы stave off[stave off] {v.}, {literary} To keep from touching or hurting you. Syn.: WARD OFF. The white knight struck with his sword. The blackknight staved it off with his own sword. Bill’s warm new coalstaved off the cold. They staved off starvation by eating two ofthe sled dogs....
14. Перевод слова frightenFrighten — пугать Перевод слова To be frightened of smth. — бояться чего-л. to frighten a child into fits — напугать ребенка до судорог to frighten smb. into submission — страхом заставить кого-л. повиноваться The story really Frightened me. Эта история действительно напугала меня. Computers used to Frighten me, but not now. Компьютеры раньше пугали ... Читать далее...
15. Пословица / поговорка he who lives by the sword dies by the sword — перевод и значение, пример использованияПословица / поговорка: he who lives by the sword dies by the sword Перевод: кто живет с мечом, тот и умрет от меча Пример: The young man was involved in selling illegal drugs and he was found murdered. Sadly, he who lives by the sword dies by the sword. Молодой человек занимался продажей наркотиков, и ... Читать далее...
16. Перевод слова threatThreat — угроза, опасность Перевод слова Idle threat — пустая угроза threats and counterthreats — взаимные угрозы terroristic threat — террористическая угроза There is a Threat of rain. Собирается дождь. Your Threats don’t scare me. Твои угрозы не пугают меня. His action was construed as a Threat. Его действия были истолкованы как угроза. Примеры из ... Читать далее...
17. Значение идиомы triple threat[triple threat] {n.} A football player who is able to pass, kick, and run all very well. The triple threat halfback was the star ofthe team....
18. Значение идиомы in force[in force] {adj. phr.} 1. To be obeyed. New times for eatingmeals are now in force. Syn.: IN EFFECT. 2. In a large group. People went to see the parade in force. Syn.: EN MASSE....
19. Перевод слова militaryMilitary — военный, воинский Перевод слова Military strength — военная мощь military man — военнослужащий military service — воинская повинность A Military chest was formed. Была создана войсковая касса. He pushed for a leaner Military. Он выступал за сокращение численности вооруженных сил. He is being tried in a Military court rather than in a civilian ... Читать далее...
20. Значение идиомы show[show] See: GET THE SHOW ON THE ROAD, GO TO SHOW or GO TO PROVE, ROAD SHOW, STEAL THE SHOW, TALENT SHOW, VARIETY SHOW, WHOLE CHEESE orWHOLE SHOW....
21. Перевод слова forceForce — сила, мощь; заставлять, принуждать Перевод слова With all one’s force — изо всех сил the force of circumstances — сила обстоятельств to force a confession — вынудить признание to force an entry — ворваться, вломиться Peace cannot be imposed by Force. Мир не может быть навязан силой. In both these two reasons there ... Читать далее...
22. Перевод слова showShow — показывать, показываться; показ, демонстрация Перевод слова A show of force — демонстрация силы fashions show — демонстрация мод to show a picture — показать картину the buds are showing — появляются почки I’ll show you out. Я вас провожу к выходу. Show me how to do this sum. Покажи мне, как решить эту ... Читать далее...
23. Значение идиомы force play[force play] or [force-out] {n.} A play in baseball in which arunner is out because he does not run to the next base before thefielder with the ball touches the base. Bob was out at second basewhen Joe hit into a force play....
24. Значение идиомы railroad[railroad] {v.} To force through; push through by force. Thebill was railroaded through the state legislature due to the influenceof some very wealthy sponsors....
25. Значение идиомы out in force[out in force] {adv. phr.} Present in very large numbers; en masse. On the Fourth of July the police cars are out in force in theChicago area....
26. During the Six Day WarDuring the Six Day War, this division of Arabs is making its way across the burning desert sands towards Israel, when the Arab commander, bouncing along in his jeep, spots an aged Israeli on top a distant sand dune. The commander drops his binoculars and shouts orders to a foot soldier to run up ahead ... Читать далее...
27. Значение идиомы knock out[knock out] {v. phr.} To make helpless, unworkable, or unusable. The champion knocked out the challenger in the third round. Thesoldier knocked out two enemy tanks with his bazooka....
28. Clinton at the paradeThe May Day parade in Moscow is the largest, most important military parade of the year. For 1992’s parade, Yeltsin and Gorbachev invited Bill Clinton to come watch it with them. The parade commenced with a battalion of tanks, followed by a division of infantry, followed by armored personnel carriers and mobile artillery. They had ... Читать далее...
29. Значение идиомы scare away[scare away] or [off] {v. phr.} To cause to flee; frighten away. Jake is a confirmed bachelor; the best way to scare him off is tostart talking about marriage....
30. Значение идиомы show one’s teeth[show one’s teeth] {v. phr.} To show anger; show belligerence. He is a very mild, private person, but during a tough businessnegotiation he knows how to show his teeth....
31. Перевод слова borderBorder — граница, край, кромка Перевод слова Border control post — пограничный контрольно-пропускной пункт closed border — закрытая граница common border — общая граница What countries Border Italy? Какие страны граничат с Италией? Troops were sent to secure the Border. Войска были отправлены на защиту границ. He was killed by the Boarder guards. Его убили ... Читать далее...
32. Значение идиомы show one’s face[show one’s face] {v. phr.} To be seen; appear. Bill is afraidto show his face since Tom threatened to beat him up. Judy is awonderful mimic but she is too shy to show her face on stage. After cheating on the test, Chris was ashamed to show his face....
33. Значение идиомы go to show[go to show] or [go to prove] {v. phr.}, {informal} To seem toprove; act or serve to show ; demonstrate. — Often used after»it». Our team beat a bigger team, and it just goes to show you canwin if you play hard enough. The hard winter at Valley Forge goesto show that our soldiers suffered ... Читать далее...
34. Значение идиомы stop the show[stop the show] {v. phr.} To elicit such a strong applause from theaudience that the show is interrupted. Pavarotti’s rendition of «Osole mio» always stops the show....
35. Значение идиомы to the kings taste[to the kings taste] or [to the queen’s taste] {adv. phr.}Perfectly; just as anyone could want it; very satisfactorily. Therooms in her new home were painted and decorated to the queen’staste. The soldiers dressed and marched to the king’s taste....
36. Irishman declares warSaddam Hussein is sitting at home when the phone rings. He picks it up and says «Hello». The voice at the end of the phone says «Hello Mr. Hussein, it’s Paddy here. I’m just ringing to let you know that we’ve declared war on your country.» SH smiles to himself, «Come on Paddy», he says, ... Читать далее...
37. Значение идиомы beef up[beef up] {v.}, {informal} To make stronger by adding men or equipment; make more powerful; reinforce. The general beefed up his army with more big guns and tanks. The university beefed up the football coaching staff by adding several good men....
38. Значение идиомы curl one’s hair[curl one’s hair] {v. phr.}, {slang} To shock; frighten; horrify; amaze. Wait till you read what it says about you — this’ll curl your hair. The movie about monsters from another planet curled his hair....
39. Rejecting Newer TechnologyDarlene: Thanks for agreeing to take a look at my computer. It’s been Acting up lately. Chris: Sure, I don’t mind. Is this it? Darlene: Yeah. Chris: How long have you had this computer? It looks like it belongs in the Ice age. Darlene: I admit it’s a little Dated. I must be one of ... Читать далее...
40. Значение идиомы close in[close in] {v.} To come in nearer from all sides. We wanted the boat to reach shore before the fog closed in. — Often used with «on». The troops were closing in on the enemy....