Значение идиомы security blanket

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1. Значение идиомы wet blanket[wet blanket] {n.}, {informal} A person or thing that keeps othersfrom enjoying life. The teenagers don’t invite Bob to their partiesbecause he is a wet blanket. The weatherman throws a wet blanketon picnic plans when he forecasts rain. Compare: CREPE HANGER....
2. Перевод слова blanketBlanket — одеяло, покров Перевод слова Blanket of snow — снежный покров blanket of leaves — ковер из листьев sheet blanket — хлопчатобумажное одеяло The Blanket will warm you. Одеяло согреет вас. Cover the child with a Blanket. Укрой ребенка одеялом. A Blanket of fog covered the fields. Одеялом тумана покрывали поля....
3. Перевод идиомы wet blanket, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: wet blanket Перевод: зануда; скучный человек, портящий всем настроение Пример: He is a wet blanket so we never invite him to our parties. Он сильный зануда, и мы никогда не приглашаем его на наши вечеринки....
4. Перевод слова securitySecurity — безопасность, секретность; службы безопасности Перевод слова System of collective security — система коллективной безопасности national security — безопасность страны security report — донесение службы контрразведки Security is a primary need. Главное — обеспечить безопасность. Security measures were stepped up. Были приняты усиленные меры безопасности. America’s national Security is at issue. На карту поставлена ... Читать далее...
5. Social Security SexTwo men were talking. «So, how’s your sex life?» «Oh, nothing special. I’m having Social Security sex.» «Social Security sex?» «Yeah, you know: I get a little each month, but not enough to live on!»...
6. Значение идиомы hang ten[hang ten] {v.}, {slang} 1. To be an outstanding performer on asurfboard or on a skateboard. Ibet I am going to be able to hang ten if you let me practice on yourskateboard. 2. To be a survivor despite great odds. Don’t worryabout Jack, he can hang ten anywhere!...
7. Breaching Computer SecurityJin: Did you hear what happened to McQ Corp? Dina: No, what? Jin: Hackers were able to get Unauthorized access to its computer systems and cause a lot of problems over the weekend. They destroyed Data and Rendered the system Unusable. In fact, the entire system Crashed. Dina: I hadn’t heard that. Why McQ Corp? ... Читать далее...
8. Перевод слова towelTowel — полотенце Перевод слова Hand towel — полотенце для рук linen towel — льняное полотенце roller towel — бумажное полотенце в рулоне to damp a towel — намочить полотенце I’ll get a Towel for you. Я принесу тебе полотенце. She dried her hands on the kitchen Towel. Она вытерла ее руки кухонным полотенцем. Undress ... Читать далее...
9. Значение идиомы on edge[on edge] {adj. phr.} Excited or nervous; impatient. Themagician kept the children on edge all through his show. We wereall on edge as we listened to the TV for news of the electionresults. Father was on edge after driving home through the heavyholiday traffic. See: SET ONE’S TEETH ON EDGE. Contrast: AT EASE....
10. Passing Through Airport SecurityRoland: Why are you so nervous about flying? Natalie: I’m not nervous about being in the air. It’s going through Security. I hear it’s a Hassle and I don’t want to end up being Strip-searched. Roland: You won’t be strip-searched. All you need to do is to follow a few simple rules. When you get ... Читать далее...
11. Значение идиомы the edge[the edge] {n.}, {informal} The advantage. — Usually used in thephrases «get the edge on», «have the edge on». In the last quarterof the game, our team got the edge on the other team and kept it. Mary has the edge on Jane in the beauty contest....
12. Значение идиомы hang out[hang out] {v.} 1. {slang} To spend your time idly or loungingabout. The teacher complained that Joe was hanging out in poolroomsinstead of doing his homework. Compare: HANG AROUND. 2. {slang} Tolive; reside. Two policemen stopped the stranger and asked himwhere he hung out. 3. To reach out farther than the part below. The branches ... Читать далее...
13. Значение идиомы go hang[go hang] {v. phr.}, {slang} 1. To stop being of interest orimportance; be forgotten. — Usually used with «let». Mr. Johnsonlet his business go hang after his wife died. 2. To leave you alone;not bother. When the neighbor told Father how to manage hischildren, Father told him to go hang. Compare: TELL WHERE TO GET ... Читать далее...
14. Значение идиомы let it all hang out[let it all hang out] {v. phr.}, {slang}, {informal} Not todisguise anything; to let the truth be known. Sue can’t deceiveanyone; she just lets it all hang out....
15. Значение идиомы move in on[move in on] {v. phr.}, {slang}, {colloquial} To take oversomething that belongs to another. He moved in on my girlfriend andnow we’re not talking to each other....
16. Перевод слова pillowPillow — подушка Перевод слова Lace pillow — подушка для плетения кружева to fluff a pillow — взбить подушку embroidered pillow sham — вышитая накидка Get me a Pillow. Принеси мне подушку. The bundle served him for a Pillow. Сверток служил ему подушкой. He was blanketed and Pillowed. Он лежал на подушке, завернувшись в одеяло....
17. Значение идиомы the lid[the lid] {n.}, {slang} Something that holds back or holds out ofsight. The police blew the lid off the gambling operations. John kept the lid on his plans until he was ready to run for classpresident. The chief of police placed the lid on gambling in thetown....
18. Значение идиомы hang in[hang in ] {v. phr.}, {slang}, {informal} To persevere; notto give up; to stick to a project and not lose faith or courage. Hang in there old buddy; the worst is yet to come....
19. Перевод слова psychologicalPsychological — психологической Перевод слова Psychological moment — психологический момент, аспект psychological problem — психологическая проблема psychological scar — психологическая травма psychological barrier — психологический барьер psychological acceptability — психологическая приемлемость He uses drugs as a Psychological crutch. Он использует наркотики как психологический костыль. What was the patient’s Psychological state? Что было с психологическим состоянием ... Читать далее...
20. Значение идиомы take the edge off[take the edge off] also [take off the edge] {v. phr.} To lessen, weaken, soften or make dull. Eating a candy bar before dinner hastaken the edge off Becky’s appetite. Bob was sorry for hurting Tomand that took the edge off Tom’s anger. A headache took the edgeoff Dick’s pleasure in the movie....
21. Man posing as security guard steals $75,000 from Oklahoma Wal-MartA man dressed as a security guard walked out of an Oklahoma Wal-Mart with $75,000 in cash, a crime that went undetected until the real security guards showed up later to transport the money, police said. The suspect walked into the Wal-Mart on Saturday in Bristow, southwest of Tulsa, dressed in clothes similar to those ... Читать далее...
22. Перевод идиомы throw / toss in the sponge / towel, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: throw / toss in the sponge / towel Идиома: throw / toss in the sponge / towel разг. Перевод: признать себя побежденным, признать свое поражение, сдаться, прекратить попытки, прекратить всякое сопротивление Пример: The boxer threw in the towel about halfway through the match. Боксер сдался примерно в середине матча. Don’t throw in the towel. ... Читать далее...
23. Значение идиомы have something on the ball[have something on the ball] {v. phr.}, {slang}, {colloquial} To besmart, clever; to be skilled and have the necessary know-how. Youcan trust Syd; he’s got a lot on the ball OR he’s got something on theball....
24. Значение идиомы get off one’s back[get off one’s back] {v. phr.}, {slang}, {colloquial} To stopcriticizing or nagging someone. «Get off my back! Can’t you see howbusy I am?»...
25. An old man goes into the Social Security OfficeAn old man goes into the Social Security Office and fills out an application. Too old to have a birth certificate, he is asked to prove he is old enough. He opens his shirt and shows them the gray hair on his chest and they accept that as proof. He goes home to his wife, ... Читать далее...
26. Getting Access to Restricted AreasSecurity officer: Excuse me, sir, but this is a Restricted area. Only Authorized personnel are Permitted. Carl: I just want to take a quick look. Is this really where the president will be speaking? Security officer: I can Neither confirm nor deny that, sir. Please step aside. Carl: What if I have Press credentials? Could ... Читать далее...
27. Значение идиомы shoot one’s wad[shoot one’s wad] {v. phr.} {slang}, {colloquial} 1. To spend allof one’s money. We’ve shot our wad for the summer and can’t buy anynew garden furniture. 2. To say everything that is on one’s mind. Joe feels a lot better now that he’s shot his wad at the meeting....
28. Значение идиомы have an edge on[have an edge on] {v. phr.}, {informal} 1. To have an advantageover someone or something else in the course of an evaluativecomparison. I can’t beat you at tennis, but I have an edge on youin ping-pong. 2. To be mildly intoxicated; to have had a few drinks. Joe sure had an edge on when I ... Читать далее...
29. The company president called the chief security guardThe company president called the chief security guard into his office. «Chuck, we’ve received a complaint from one of the employees that you are making obscene sexual comments and putting your hands where they don’t belong. These unwanted advances will have to stop.» Chuck looked down at his feet and mumbled, «I’m sorry, Sir. I ... Читать далее...
30. Значение идиомы couch doctor[couch doctor] {n.}, {slang}, {colloquial} A psychoanalyst who puts his patients on a couch following the practice established by Sigmund Freud. I didn’t know your husband was a couch doctor, I thought he was a gynecologist!...
31. Значение идиомы strung out[strung out] {adj.}, {slang}, {colloquial} 1. Nervous, jittery, jumpy; generally ill because of drug use or withdrawal symptoms. The only explanation I can think of for Max’s behavior is that hemust be strung out. 2. To suffer because of a lack of somethingpreviously accustomed to, such as the love and affection of someone. Sue is ... Читать далее...
32. Перевод идиомы hang in there / hang on in there, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: hang in there / hang on in there Идиома: hang in there / hang on in there разг. Перевод: держаться, не сдаваться Пример: You should hang in there and not quit your job even if you hate the supervisor. Тебе следует держаться и не бросать работу, даже если тебе не нравится менеджер....
33. Перевод идиомы have an edge / have the edge (on / over someone or something), значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: have an edge / have the edge (on / over someone or something) Перевод: иметь преимущество над кем-либо или чем-либо Пример: Our team has an edge over the other teams to win the high school football championship. Наша команда имеет преимущество над другими командами в школьном футбольном чемпионате. The boy has the edge on ... Читать далее...
34. Значение идиомы set one’s teeth on edge[set one’s teeth on edge] {v. phr.} 1. To have a sharp sour tastethat makes you rub your teeth together. The lemon juice set myteeth on edge. 2. To make one feel nervous or annoyed. She looksso mean that her face sets my teeth on edge....
35. Значение идиомы bad trip[bad trip] {n.}, {slang}, {also used colloquially} A disturbing or frightening experience, such as terrifying hallucinations, while under the influence of drugs; hence, by colloquial extension any bad experience in general. Why’s John’s face so distorted? — He had a bad trip. How was your math exam? — Don’t mention it; it was a bad ... Читать далее...
36. Значение идиомы chicken-livered[chicken-livered] {adj.}, {slang}, {colloquial} Easily scared; cowardly. Joe sure is a chicken-livered guy. See: CHICKEN-HEARTED....
37. Перевод слова edgeEdge — край, граница; острота, режущая кромка Перевод слова The knife has no edge — нож затупился the edge of sarcasm — острие сарказма from edge to edge — от края до края He fell over the cliff’s Edge. Он упал с края обрыва. Don’t go near the Edge — it isn’t safe. Не подходи ... Читать далее...
38. Значение идиомы cop a plea[cop a plea] {v. phr.}, {slang}, {colloquial} To plead guilty during a trial in the hope of getting a lighter sentence as a result. The murderer of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., copped a plea of guilty, and got away with a life sentence instead of the death penalty....
39. Бытовые принадлежностиArmchair — кресло ashtray — пепельница bathtub / tub — ванна bed — кровать bedclothes — постельное белье bedspread / counterpane / coverlet — покрывало blanket — одеяло blanket cover — пододеяльник blinds [‘blainds] — шторы carpet — ковер chair — стул couch / sofa [‘səufə] — диван crib / cot (BrE) — детская кроватка ... Читать далее...
40. Значение идиомы hang it[hang it] {interj.}, {informal} An exclamation used to expressannoyance or disappointment. Oh, hang it! I forgot to bring thebook I wanted to show you. Hang it all, why don’t you watch whereyou’re going?...