Значение идиомы second nature

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1. Значение идиомы good nature [good nature] {n.} Readiness to please others and to be pleased. Cheerfulness, pleasantness. Everybody likes Mr. Crowe because ofhis good nature. Miss Reynolds was remembered by her students forher good nature....
2. Перевод слова nature Nature – природа, сущность, свойство Перевод слова Nature’s engineering – работа сил природы nature of the terrain – характер местности the blind forces of nature – слепая стихия foreign to his nature and disposition – чуждый его натуре и склонностям Custom is second Nature. Привычка – вторая натура. He has an amorous Nature. У него […]...
3. Значение идиомы answer the call of nature [answer the call of nature] or [obey the call of nature] {v. phr.}, {slang} To go to the bathroom to relieve oneself by urinating or defecating. Ted was hiking in the mountains when suddenly he had to answer the call of nature but since there was no bathroom in the woods, he excused himself and […]...
4. New Lumberjack A lumberjack new to the job had trouble meeting his quota. He worked as hard as he could, but still he could only chop down two or three trees in a day. His supervisor noticed this, and asked what was wrong. Maybe his chainsaw was broken. The supervisor turned it on, but it was working […]...
5. Enjoying Nature Charles: This is what I call The great outdoors. Look at that Stunning view! Rachel: This is truly Jaw-dropping. We’re in the middle of one of the most Pristine areas of the world where Wildlife lives in its Natural habitat. Charles: It’s almost like living in the middle of the Wilderness, isn’t it? I bet […]...
6. Перевод слова instinct Instinct – инстинкт, интуиция Перевод слова The instinct of self-preservation – инстинкт самосохранения maternal instinct – материнское чутье unerring instinct – безошибочная интуиция Birds build nests by Instinct. Птицы строят гнезда инстинктивно. Don’t act from Instinct. Не надо действовать под влиянием инстинкта. Instinct early led him into the political arena. Природное чутье рано привело его […]...
7. Перевод слова tall Tall – высокий, длинный; хвастливый Перевод слова Tall woman – высокая женщина tall trees – высокие деревья tall talk – хвастовство; преувеличение How Tall are you? Какой у тебя рост? Do you go for Tall men? Тебе нравятся высокие мужчины? Jack was Tall and strong. Джек был высоким и сильным....
8. New scientific theories I New scientific theories 4th RunnerUp– The earth may spin faster on its axis due to deforestation. Just as a figure skater’s rate of spin increases when the arms are brought in close to the body, the cutting of tall trees may cause our planet to spin dangerously fast....
9. Nature of our region (Chita) My native town is Chita. The Chita Region is in the south-east of Siberia, in Zabaikalye. Its territory is about 430000 sq. km. Zabaikalye is far away from the big economic centres of the west of the country, but it’s close to the Russian Far East. The Region is a mountainous country. There are some […]...
10. Значение идиомы all-out effort [all-out effort] {n.} A great and thorough effort at solving a given problem. The President is making an all-out effort to convince Congress to pass the pending bill on health care....
11. Значение идиомы every other [every other] {adj. phr.} Every second; every alternate. Themilkman comes every other day. On St. Patrick’s Day, it seems asif every other man you meet is wearing a shamrock....
12. Перевод слова natural Natural – природный, естественный, натуральный Перевод слова Natural bent – природные наклонности natural camouflage – естественная маскировка natural charm – природное обаяние natural dyes – натуральные красители This is the Natural design of life. Это естественный ход жизни. She has a Natural wave in her hair. У нее вьются волосы. He is a Natural for […]...
13. Природа/ Nature Природа Nature Природа – это одно из самых обширных понятий. Она включает в себя свет далеких звезд, бескрайние просторы океанов, леса и луга, бурные водопады, и т. д. Природа всегда играла значительную роль в обществе. Люди буквально зависят от него. В то же время и природа зависит от людей и их поведения. Для нормального существования […]...
14. 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. […]...
15. Перевод идиомы on the cutting edge / at the cutting edge, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: on the cutting edge / at the cutting edge Перевод: на самом высшем уровне; на современном, новейшем уровне Пример: This technology is right on the cutting edge. It’s so new, it’s not available to the public yet. Эта технология находится на самом современном уровне. Она настолько новая, что еще не доступна широкой публике....
16. If she went out with me A man had been out in the back woods for weeks, cutting logs. He was a bit scruffy and didn’t smell very good. Finally he needed a break and came in to town for a few beers. In the bar, he saw the local jock of the town’s football team. He was bragging about his […]...
17. A tall woman met a midget at a party A tall woman met a midget at a party. The midget was barely three feet tall but they were attracted to each other. After a few drinks they went back to the tall woman’s apartment. “I can’t imagine what it will be like making love to a midget,” said the woman, “especially with the size […]...
18. Диалог на английском языке с переводом “Природа (Nature)” По-английски Перевод на русский Benjamin: The weather is nice today. It’s warm and sunny outside. Бенджамин: Погода сегодня отличная. На улице тепло и солнечно. Robert: Yes, it is. I don’t know why it’s so warm outside in November. Several years ago it would rain and snow at this time of the year and now it’s […]...
19. Перевод идиомы cutting edge, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: cutting edge Перевод: новейший, передовой; в тренде Пример: This set is the cutting edge – the best on the market. Этот телевизор – самый передовой, он лучший, что есть в продаже....
20. Chopping Wood a Manlier Feel than Sports Researchers found it significantly increases testosterone levels, even more so than competitive activities. Being a lumberjack has long been considered among the “manliest” of professions, but now there may be scientific proof to back it up. Researchers from the University of California, Santa Barbara have discovered that chopping wood significantly increases testosterone levels, even more […]...
21. Значение идиомы look like the cat that ate the canary [look like the cat that ate the canary] or [look like the cat thatswallowed the canary] {v. phr.} To seem very self-satisfied; look asif you had just had a great success. Peter bet on the poorest horsein the race and when it won, he looked like the cat that ate thecanary. When she won the […]...
22. Climate and nature of Great Britain – Климат и природа Великобритании Great Britain is situated on the islands. It is washed by seas from all the sides. That’s why the climate and the nature of Great Britain are very specific. It is not very cold in winter and never very hot in summer. There is no ice on the lakes and rivers in winter. It seldom […]...
23. Перевод идиомы all-out-effort, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: all-out-effort Перевод: основательное усилие; много усилий Пример: We are making an all-out-effort to finish our work. Мы прилагаем все усилия, чтобы закончить работу....
24. Значение идиомы make away with [make away with] {v.}, {informal} Take; carry away; cause todisappear. The lumberjack made away with a great stack ofpancakes. Two masked men held up the clerk and made away with thepayroll. Compare: MAKE OFF....
25. Climate and nature of Great Britain The climate in Great Britain is generally mild and temperate due to the influence of the Gulf Stream. The south-western winds carry the warmth and moisture into Britain. The climate in Britain is usually described as cool, temperate and humid. British people say: “Other countries have a climate, in England we have weather.” The weather […]...
26. Nature of georgia According to the folk legend, when God share lands among people, where those were supposed to live, Georgians were late because they had banquet. When they appeared in front of Him they were told that no free lands were left. And Georgians replied that they were late while they were drinking for His health and […]...
27. Вырубка деревьев/ Trees Cutting На английском языке Перевод на русский язык Trees Cutting Вырубка деревьев In the modern world there are great many problems which not only a man but the whole humanity face. One of these problems is trees cutting. Population enlargement and rapid technological development ruin the nature. Thousand years ago the biggest part of the ground […]...
28. Перевод идиомы last-ditch effort, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: last-ditch effort Перевод: последняя попытка, последнее усилие Пример: The government made a last-ditch effort to prevent a strike by the teachers. Правительство сделало последнюю попытку предотвратить забастовку учителей....
29. Buying a chainsaw This fellow is looking to buy a saw to cut down some trees in his back yard. He goes to a chainsaw shop and asks about various chainsaws. The dealer tells him, “Look, I have a lot of models, but why don’t you save yourself a lot of time and aggravation and get the top-of-the-line […]...
30. Перевод слова effort Effort – усилие, попытка Перевод слова Last effort – последнее усилие to make efforts – приложить усилия a peace effort – усилия в борьбе за мир Success waits on Effort. Успех требует усилий. We need to expend more Effort. Мы должны прилагать больше усилий. Her Efforts were rewarded with a new contract. Ее усилия были […]...
31. Climate and Nature of Australia Топик Климат и природа Австралии рассказывает о древнейшем материке нашей планеты. С севера, от экватора, ветры и воды Индийского океана приносят к берегам Австралии тепло. С юга часто дуют холодные ветры, доносящие заморозки с берегов Антарктиды. В Австралии выпадает мало осадков, потому рек и озер здесь мало. Австралия – самый засушливый континент на земле. Летние […]...
32. Значение идиомы flag down [flag down] {v.}, {informal} To stop by waving a signal flag or asif waving a signal flag. The signalman flagged down the freighttrain. A policeman flagged down the car with his flashlight....
33. Значение идиомы step on it [step on it] or [step on the gas] {v. phr.} 1. To push down on thegas pedal to make a car go faster. Be very careful when you step onthe gas. Don’t go too fast. Compare: GIVE IT THE GUN. 2. {informal}To go faster; hurry. Step on it, or we’ll be late for school. John […]...
34. Значение идиомы bred in the bone [bred in the bone] {adj. phr.} Belonging to your nature or character, especially from early teaching or long habit; natural from belief or habit; believing deeply. The Willett children’s cleanness is bred in the bone. Often used, with hyphens before the noun. Joe is a bred-in-the-bone horseman; he has been riding since he was six. […]...
35. Climate and Nature of the USA – Климат и природа США The USA is situated in the central part of the North American Continent. It is washed by the Atlantic Ocean in the east, by the Pacific Ocean in the west and by the Gulf of Mexico in the south. The climate varies from moderate to subtropical. Along the Pacific and Atlantic coasts it is oceanic. […]...
36. Перевод идиомы tall order / larger order, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: tall order / larger order Перевод: трудная задача; труднодостижимая цель; задача не из легких Пример: Finishing in time was a tall order but we did it. Закончить вовремя было трудной задачей, но мы справились....
37. Climate and the Nature of the USA – Климат и природа США The USA is situated in the central part of the North American Continent. It is washed by the Atlantic Ocean in the east, by the Pacific Ocean in the west and by the Gulf of Mexico in the south. The climate varies from moderate to subtropical. Along the Pacific and Atlantic coasts it is oceanic. […]...
38. Climate and the Nature of Canada – Климат и природа Канады Canada is situated in the northern part of the North American continent. It is washed by the Pacific Ocean in the west, by the Atlantic Ocean in the east and by the Arctic Ocean and its seas in the north. That is why the climate and the nature of Canada are much varied. The northern […]...
39. Значение идиомы fly by the seat of one’s pants [fly by the seat of one’s pants] {v. phr.}, {slang} To fly anairplane by feel and instinct rather than with the help of theinstruments. Many pilots in World War I had to fly by the seat oftheir pants....
40. Fox urine spray thwarts tree thefts What can run a feral, East Campus cat off a liver truck and save a few trees in the process? Fox urine sprayed on pine and spruce trees might not make much sense to some people who know the beauty of East Campus’ Arboretum. But to the landscaping staff at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, it’s […]...