Значение идиомы set the pace

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1. Значение идиомы keep pace [keep pace] {v. phr.} To go as fast; go at the same rate; not getbehind. When they go for a walk, Johnny has to take long steps tokeep pace with his father. When Billy was moved to a more advancedclass, he had to work hard to keep pace. Compare: KEEP UP....
2. Значение идиомы change of pace [change of pace] {n. phr.} A quick change in what you are doing. John studied for three hours and then read a comic book for a change of pace. The doctor told the man he needed a change of pace....
3. Перевод слова pace Pace – темп, поступь Перевод слова To go at a good pace – идти хорошим шагом to hold a hot pace – быстро идти killing pace – убийственная скорость I slacked my Pace. Я замедлил шаг. He lived at a fast Pace. Он жил в быстром темпе. They drive at a tremendous Pace. Они мчатся […]...
4. Значение идиомы snail’s pace [snail’s pace] {n.} A very slow movement forward. Time moved ata snail’s pace before the holidays. The donkey on which he wasriding moved at a snail’s pace....
5. Перевод идиомы keep pace (with someone or something), значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: keep pace (with someone or something) Перевод: не отставать, идти в ногу с кем-либо или чем-либо Пример: It is difficult to keep pace with the other students but somehow I manage. Трудно не отставать от других учеников, но у меня это как-то получается....
6. Значение идиомы at this rate [at this rate] or [at that rate] {adv. phr.} At a speed like this or that; with progress like this or that. John’s father said that if John kept going at that rate he would never finish cutting the grass. So Johnny has a whole dollar! At this rate he’ll be a millionaire. “Three 100’s […]...
7. Describing Speed and Pace Chiu: Come on, Slowpoke, Hurry up! We’ll never get to the top of the hill if you don’t Get a move on. Sarah: There’s no way you’re going to get me to move at Breakneck speed. I’ve gone up at least 500 steps already, and my legs are about to fall off. Tell me again […]...
8. Значение идиомы keep up [keep up] {v.} 1a. To go on; not stop; continue. The rain keptup for two days and the roads were flooded. Compare: KEEP ON. 1b. Togo on with ; continue steadily; never stop. Mrs. Smithtold John to keep up the good work. The teacher asked Dick to stopbothering Mary, but he kept it up. Compare: […]...
9. Значение идиомы in charge of [in charge of] {prep.} 1. Responsible for; having supervision orcare of. Marian is in charge of selling tickets. The girl incharge of refreshments forgot to order the ice cream for the party. When our class had a play, the teacher put Harold in charge of thestage curtain. 2. or [in the charge of] Under the […]...
10. Перевод слова race Race – заезд, состязание, гонки Перевод слова Flat race – скачки без препятствий to go to the races – ходить на скачки race crew – команда гоночной лодки cross-country race – бег по пересеченной местности The Race is long. Жизнь – это долгий путь. My Race is nearly over. Жизнь моя на исходе. Slow and […]...
11. Значение идиомы carry one’s cross [carry one’s cross] or {literary} [bear one’s cross] {v. phr.} To live with pain or trouble; keep on even though you suffer or have trouble. Weak ankles are a cross Joe carries while the other boys play basketball. We didn’t know the cheerful woman was bearing her cross, a son in prison....
12. Значение идиомы box office [box office] {n.}, {informal} 1. The place at movies and theaters where tickets may be purchased just before the performance instead of having ordered them through the telephone or having bought them at a ticket agency. No need to reserve the seats; we can pick them up at the box office. 2. A best-selling movie, […]...
13. Значение идиомы rat race [rat race] {n.}, {slang} A very confusing, crowded, or disorderlyrush; a confusing scramble, struggle, or way of living that does notseem to have a purpose. The dance last night was a rat race. It wastoo noisy and crowded. School can be a rat race if you don’t keepup with your studies. This job is a […]...
14. Перевод идиомы in charge of something or someone, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: in charge of something or someone Перевод: 1. быть ответственным, отвечать за что-либо или кого-либо; 2. быть главным, возглавлять что-либо Пример: Our teacher is in charge of selling tickets for the school dance. Наш учитель отвечает за продажу билетов на школьные танцы. Who is in chare here? Кто здесь главный?...
15. A story with a moral While they were taking up the collection, John leaned forward and said, “Hey, Marie, how about you and me go to dinner next Friday?” “Why Yes, John, that would be nice,” said Marie. Well, John couldn’t believe his luck. All week long he polished up his car, and on Friday he picked up Marie and […]...
16. Значение идиомы play the market [play the market] {v. phr.} To try to make money on the stockmarket by buying and selling stocks, John lost all his savingsplaying the market. Sometimes Mr. Smith makes a lot of money whenhe plays the market, and sometimes he loses....
17. Значение идиомы cross one’s fingers [cross one’s fingers] {v. phr.} 1a. To cross two fingers of one hand for good luck. Mary crossed her fingers during the race so that Tom would win. 1b. or [keep one’s fingers crossed] {informal} To wish for good luck. Keep your fingers crossed while I take the test. 2. To cross two fingers of […]...
18. Перевод идиомы second-rate, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: second-rate Перевод: второсортный, не лучшего качества Пример: The performance of the school choir was second-rate and they need more practice to improve. Выступление школьного хора было не самым лучшим, им нужно больше практиковаться....
19. Значение идиомы strike out [strike out] {v.} 1. To destroy something that has been written ordrawn by drawing a line or cross through it or by erasing it. Johnmisspelled “corollary. ” He struck it out and wrote it correctly. 2.To begin to follow a new path or a course of action that you havenever tried. The boy scouts struck […]...
20. Перевод идиомы jump the gun, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: jump the gun Перевод: опередить события, начать что-либо раньше срока Пример: He jumped the gun and started selling the tickets before he should have. Он начал продавать билеты намного раньше нужного срока....
21. Значение идиомы neck and neck [neck and neck] {adj. or adv.}, {informal} Equal or nearly equal ina race or contest; abreast; tied. At the end of the race the twohorses were neck and neck. For months John and Harry seemed to beneck and neck in Alice’s favor. Compare: NIP AND TUCK....
22. Eating a Home-Cooked Meal Louise: What’s the matter with you? Gil: I just got off the phone with my mom and she says they’re planning a welcome-home party for me next week – at a restaurant! Louise: What’s wrong with that? Gil: After Living abroad for a year, I was really looking forward to a Home-cooked meal. Louise: Why […]...
23. Dealing with an Apartment Super George: Did you call the Super about fixing the leaky faucet? Louise: I called him on Monday, but I haven’t Heard back yet. George: Well, call him again. This window is stuck and it won’t close. Louise: I’ll call him, but I think he’s avoiding our calls. George: He’s the worst super we’ve ever had. […]...
24. Значение идиомы against time [against time] or [against the clock] {adv. phr.} 1. As a test of speed or time; in order to beat a speed record or time limit. John ran around the track against time, because there was no one else to race against. 2. As fast as possible; so as to do or finish something before […]...
25. Значение идиомы make a play for [make a play for] {v. phr.}, {slang} To try to get the interest orliking of; flirt with; attract. Bob made a play for the pretty newgirl. John made a play for the other boys’ votes for classpresident....
26. Значение идиомы horse around [horse around] {v.}, {slang} To join in rough teasing; play around. They were a hunch of sailors on shore leave, horsing around wherethere were girls and drinks. John horsed around with the dog for awhile when he came in from school....
27. 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 […]...
28. Значение идиомы play to the gallery [play to the gallery] {v. phr.} To try to get the approval of theaudience. Whenever John recites in class he seems to be playing tothe gallery. The lawyer for the defense was more interested inplaying to the gallery than in winning the case. Compare: SHOW OFF....
29. Перевод идиомы play hooky, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: play hooky Идиома: play hooky Разг. Перевод: прогуливать (школу, занятия, работу, и т. п.) Пример: The boy often plays hooky and does not go to school. Мальчик часто прогуливает занятия и не ходит в школу....
30. Значение идиомы play hooky [play hooky] {v. phr.}, {informal} To stay out of school to play. Carl is failing in school because he has played hooky so many timesduring the year....
31. Значение идиомы cross one’s heart [cross one’s heart] or [cross one’s heart and hope to die] {v. phr.}, {informal} To say that what you have said is surely true; promise seriously that it is true. – Often used by children in the longer form. Children often make a sign of a cross over the heart as they say it, for […]...
32. Значение идиомы play by ear [play by ear] {v. phr.} 1. To play a musical instrument byremembering the tune, not by reading music. Mary does not know howto read music. She plays the piano by ear. Joe doesn’t need anymusic sheets when he plays his guitar; he knows many songs well andcan play them by ear. 2. {informal} To decide […]...
33. Значение идиомы cross up [cross up] {v.}, {informal} 1. To block or upset; throw into confusion or disorder. We were going to catch him at the gate, but he crossed us up by going in the back way. Father crossed up the surprise party we had planned for him by not getting back in time. 2. To deceive or […]...
34. Значение идиомы drag strip [drag strip] {n.}, {slang} A place where drag races are held. Before the race Paul loaded his racer onto the trailer to take it out of town to the drag strip for the race. Compare: DRAG RACE....
35. Значение идиомы throw one’s weight around [throw one’s weight around] {v. phr.}, {informal} To use one’sinfluence or position in a showy or noisy manner. John was the starof the class play, and he was throwing his weight around telling thedirector how the scene should be played. Bob was stronger than theother boys, and he threw his weight around. Compare: PULL RANK....
36. Диалог на английском языке с переводом “I’ve got a spare one” Bertie Берти Do you mind if I use your fax to make a quick copy? Можно мне воспользоваться твоим факсом для снятия копии? Louise Луиз Not at all. Help yourself Да, конечно. Я не возражаю. Bertie Берти I’ve put the document in and pressed the button, but nothing’s happening. Я вложила в факс документ, нажала […]...
37. Значение идиомы cut a class [cut a class] {v. phr.} To be truant; to deliberately miss a class and do something else instead. “If you keep cutting classes the way you do, you will almost surely flunk this course,” John’s professor said to him....
38. Значение идиомы cross fire [cross fire] {n.} 1. Firing in a fight or battle from two or more places at once so that the lines of fire cross. The soldiers on the bridge were caught in the crossfire coming from both sides of the bridge. 2. Fast or angry talking back and forth between two or more people; also, […]...
39. Значение идиомы come to [come to] {v.} 1. To wake up after losing consciousness; get the use of your senses back again after fainting or being knocked out. She fainted in the store and found herself in the first aid room when she came to. The boxer who was knocked out did not come to for five minutes. The […]...
40. Значение идиомы pan out [pan out] {v.}, {informal} To have a result, especially a goodresult; result favorably; succeed. Suppose the class tried to makemoney by selling candy. How would that pan out? Edison’s effortsto invent an electric light bulb did not pan out until he usedtungsten wires....