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Значение идиомы second class

[second class] {n.} 1. The second best or highest group; the classnext after the first.

Joe was good enough in arithmetic to be putin the second class but was not good enough for the first.

Compare:FIRST CLASS. 2. The place or quarters, especially on a ship, train, orairplane which people travel who pay the next to the highest fare.

Aunt May bought a ticket to travel in the second class on the boattrip.

Compare: FIRST CLASS, THIRD CLASS. 3. A class of mail thatincludes magazines and newspapers published at least four times a yearand costs less for mailing than first class mail. Compare: FIRSTCLASS.



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  36. Перевод слова mailMail — почта, посылать по почте Перевод слова To deliver mail — доставлять почту to deliver by air mail — доставлять авиапочтой by mail — по почте express mail — экспресс-почта She Mailed the package to me. Она послала мне посылку. You’ve Got Mail. Вам письмо. The order came by Mail. Заказ пришел по почте. ... Читать далее...
  37. Значение идиомы worth one’s salt[worth one’s salt] {adj. phr.} Being a good worker, or a productiveperson; worth what you cost. Mr. Brown showed that he was worth hissalt as a salesman when he got the highest sales record for the year. — Often used with «not» or «hardly». When the basketball team didso poorly, people felt that the coach ... Читать далее...
  38. Значение идиомы heave to[heave to] {v.} To bring a ship to a stop; bring a sailing ship toa standstill by setting the sails in a certain way. «Heave to!» thecaptain shouted to his crew. We fired a warning shot across thefront of the pirate ship to make her heave to....
  39. Значение идиомы through train[through train] {n. phr.} A direct train that doesn’t necessitateany changes. We’ll take the through train from Chicago to New Yorkbecause it’s the most convenient....
  40. Buying Stamps at the Post OfficeClerk: Can I help you? Tamika: I’d like to buy some Stamps. Clerk: In what Denomination? Tamika: I’m not sure. I need them for sending regular letters and for Priority Mail. Clerk: The current Rate for sending a First-class letter is 41 cents. With first-class service, your letter will get there in three to seven ... Читать далее...

Значение идиомы second class