Значение идиомы sight-read

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1. Значение идиомы at sight [at sight] or [on sight] {adv. phr.} 1. The first time the person or thing is seen; as soon as the person or thing is seen. Firstgraders learn to read many words on sight. Mary had seen many pictures of Grandfather, so she knew him on sight. Compare: AT ONCE. 2. On demand, on asking […]...
2. Значение идиомы lose sight of [lose sight of] {v. phr.} 1. Not to be able to see any longer. Ilost sight of Mary in the crowd. I watched the plane go higher andhigher until I lost sight of it. Contrast: CATCH SIGHT OF. 2. Toforget; overlook. Johnny was so interested in the game he lostsight of the time. No matter […]...
3. Значение идиомы catch sight of [catch sight of] {v. phr.} To see suddenly or unexpectedly. Allan caught sight of a kingbird in a maple tree. Contrast: LOSE SIGHT OF....
4. Значение идиомы out of sight [out of sight] {adv. phr.} 1. Not within one’s field of vision. The sailboat disappeared out of sight over the horizon. 2. Extremelyexpensive. The builder’s estimate was so high that it was out ofsight. 3. Unbelievable; fantastic; incredible Roxanne is such astunning beauty, it’s simply out of sight. Mr. Gargoyle is sorepulsive, it’s out of […]...
5. Значение идиомы heave in sight [heave in sight] {v. phr.} To seem to rise above the horizon at seaand come into sight; come into view; become visible. – Usually used ofships. A ship hove in sight many miles away on the horizon....
6. Значение идиомы sight for sore eyes [sight for sore eyes] {n. phr.}, {informal} A welcome sight. After our long, dusty hike, the pond was a sight for sore eyes. “Jack! You’re a sight for sore eyes!”...
7. Перевод слова sight Sight – взгляд, зрение; увидеть, обнаружить Перевод слова Long sight – дальнозоркость short sight – близорукость in my sight – у меня на глазах love at first sight – любовь с первого взгляда Out of Sight, out of mind. посл. С глаз долой – из сердца вон. Out of my Sight! Прочь с глаз моих! […]...
8. Значение идиомы second sight [second sight] {n. phr.} Intuition; prescience; clairvoyance. Some police departments employ psychics to find missing persons orobjects as they are said to have second sight....
9. Значение идиомы sight unseen [sight unseen] {adv. phr.} Before seeing it; before seeing her, him, or them. Tom read an ad about a car and sent the money for itsight unseen....
10. Значение идиомы out of sight, out of mind [out of sight, out of mind] If one doesn’t see something for anextended period of time, one tends to forget about it. – A proverb. After Caroline moved out of town, Ray soon found other women to date. As the saying goes, “out of sight, out of mind.”...
11. Перевод идиомы out of sight, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: out of sight Перевод: вне поля зрения Пример: The children were out of sight and we could not see them. Дети были вне поля зрения, и их нигде не было видно....
12. Значение идиомы read over [read over] {v. phr.} To read hurriedly in a rather superficialmanner. The professor said he had no time to read my essaythoroughly but that he had read it over and would comment later indetail....
13. Перевод идиомы in sight, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: in sight Перевод: в поле зрения Пример: There were no birds in sight so we went back to the hotel and stopped bird watching for the day. В поле зрения не было птиц, так что мы вернулись в гостиницу и решили больше в тот день не наблюдать за птицами....
14. Перевод идиомы love at first sight, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: love at first sight Перевод: любовь с первого взгляда Пример: It was love at first sight when the young couple met at the photography class. Когда молодая пара встретилась на уроках фотографии, это была любовь с первого взгляда....
15. Значение идиомы read one like a book [read one like a book] {v. phr.}, {informal} To understand someonecompletely; know what he will think or do at any time. John’sgirlfriend could read him like a book. Compare: READ ONE’S MIND....
16. Значение идиомы read one’s mind [read one’s mind] {v. phr.} To know what someone else is thinking. I have known John so long that I can read his mind. – [mindreader] {n.} That’s exactly what I was going to say. You must be amind reader! Compare: READ LIKE A BOOK....
17. Значение идиомы read between the lines [read between the lines] {v. phr.} To understand all of a writer’smeaning by guessing at what he has left unsaid. Some kinds ofpoetry make you read between the lines. A clever foreigncorrespondent can often avoid censorship by careful wording, leavinghis audience to read between the lines....
18. Значение идиомы read the riot act [read the riot act] {v. phr.} To give someone a strong warning orscolding. Three boys were late to class and the teacher read theriot act to them....
19. Значение идиомы read into [read into] {v. phr.} To attribute extra meaning to; deduce from;consider to be implicit in. Just because Fred’s letters sounded sofriendly Mary was wrong to read anything serious into them....
20. 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 […]...
21. Значение идиомы read up on [read up on] {v. phr.} To study carefully in preparation for anexamination or other special purpose. Since Mr. and Mrs. Lee aregoing to take their American citizenship exams soon, they must read upon the Constitution and the three branches of government....
22. Перевод слова read Read – читать Перевод слова Destructive read-out – считывание информации с разрушением to read down to the last page – дочитать до последней страницы to read an instrument – снимать показание прибора to know how to read – уметь читать He likes to Read. Он любит читать. Can you Read French? Ты умеешь читать по-французски? […]...
23. Пословица / поговорка out of sight, out of mind – перевод и значение, пример использования Пословица / поговорка: out of sight, out of mind Перевод: с глаз долой, из сердца вон Пример: The little boy was out of sight and out of mind until his mother discovered that he had emptied all of the shampoo containers into the toilet. Маленький мальчик не маячил перед глазами и не мешался, пока его […]...
24. Значение идиомы read one one’s rights [read one one’s rights] {v. phr.} To give to an arrested person thelegally required statement regarding the rights of such a person. “Read him his rights,” Sergeant,” the captain said, “and book him forbreaking and entering.”...
25. Перевод идиомы read someone his or her rights, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: read someone his or her rights Перевод: зачитать кому-либо его права (во время ареста, задержания) Пример: The police officer read the bank robber his rights when he was arrested. Офицер полиции зачитал грабителю банка его права, когда он был задержан....
26. Перевод идиомы read between the lines, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: read between the lines Перевод: читать между строк; найти скрытый смысл в чем-либо Пример: I can read between the lines and I know what my friend was trying to say. Я умею читать между строк, и я знаю, что пытался сказать мой друг....
27. Перевод идиомы read someone’s mind, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: read someone’s mind Перевод: читать мысли кого-либо; догадаться, о чем кто-либо думает Пример: It is very difficult to read the mind of my boss and know what she wants me to do. Очень сложно догадаться, о чем думает мой начальник и понять, что она хочет, чтобы я сделал....
28. Значение идиомы parrot-fashion [parrot-fashion] {adv.} Like a parrot; by rote memorization andwithout any understanding. The candidate delivered a speech thatwas prepared for him and he read it parrot-fashion....
29. Learning to Read Music Mike: You have a great voice. You should join our Choir. Grace: I don’t know anything about music. I can’t even Read music. Mike: It’s not that hard. I could teach you. Look, this is a Piece we’re working on right now. Grace: What’s that weird thing at the beginning? Mike: That’s the Clef. It […]...
30. Guitar Q: How do you make him stop playing? A: Put notes on it! Q: What did the guitar say to the guitarist? A: Pick on someone your own size! Q: What’s the definition of a minor second? A: Two lead guitarists playing in unison. Q: What do you call two guitarists playing in unison? A: […]...
31. Фразовый глагол read up on – перевод и значение, пример использования Фразовый глагол: read up on Перевод: специально изучать, исследовать Пример: I need to read up on the company before I go on the job interview. Мне нужно изучить эту компанию, перед тем, как я пойду на собеседование по поводу работы....
32. Значение идиомы scandal sheet [scandal sheet] {n.} A newspaper that prints much shocking news andscandal. Bob wanted to find out who won the election, but he couldfind only a scandal sheet. The scandal sheet carried big headlinesabout the murder....
33. Перевод идиомы play something by ear / play by ear, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: play something by ear / play by ear Перевод: играть по слуху; играть на музыкальном инструменте по памяти, а не по нотным знакам Пример: Although the woman cannot read music she can play by ear and is a very good musician. Хотя женщина и не умеет читать ноты, она умеет играть по слуху, и […]...
34. NPR Pulled a Brilliant April Fools’ Prank On People Who Don’t Read “Why doesn’t America read anymore?” NPR asked on Tuesday. “We totally do, NPR. Shut up. We read all the time. We’re reading your article right now!” Facebook commenters screeched. But they didn’t read the article. If they had, they would’ve seen this: Eventually, some commenters began to catch on and spoil the joke, but the […]...
35. Golf in the Bedroom Golf in the Bedroom Rules of Play Each player shall provide his own equipment – normally one club and two balls. Play on a course must be approved by the owner of the hole. Unlike outdoor golf, the object is to get the club in the hole and keep the balls out of the hole. […]...
36. Перевод слова sheet Sheet – лист, простыня Перевод слова As white as a sheet – бледный как полотно carbon sheet – листок копирки sheet steel – листовая сталь He took a clean Sheet of paper. Он взял чистый лист бумаги. You’ll have to start again on a fresh Sheet of paper. Вам придется начать с начала, на чистом […]...
37. Значение идиомы at first glance [at first glance] or [at first sight] {adv.} or {adj. phr.} After a first quick look. At first sight, his guess was that the whole trouble between the two men resulted from personalities that did not agree. Tom met Mary at a party, and it was love at first sight....
38. Значение идиомы play off [play off] {v.} 1. To match opposing persons, forces, or interestsso that they balance each other. The girl played off her admirersagainst each other. Britain tried to play off European nationsagainst each other so that she would have a balance of power. 2. Tofinish the playing of The visitors cameback the next Saturday to play […]...
39. Перевод идиомы cheat sheet, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: cheat sheet Перевод: шпаргалка Пример: The teacher caught this student using a cheat sheet at the exam. Учитель поймал ученика со шпаргалкой на экзамене....
40. Значение идиомы play the game [play the game] {v. phr.}, {informal} To obey the rules; do right;act fairly. “That’s not playing the game,” we told him when hewanted to desert his wife. “Oh, let’s play the game,” he said, when his partner suggested a way to keep from paying some of theirdebts. Your parents want you to play the game […]...