Значение идиомы skim the surface

Related topics:

1. Перевод слова skimSkim — плавно скользить; снимать Перевод слова To skim milk — снимать сливки с молока to skim the surface — скользить по поверхности воды a skater skims the ice — конькобежец плавно скользит по льду The speedboat was Skimming the waves. Моторная лодка неслась по волнам. Look at the way those insects Skim over the ... Читать далее...
2. Значение идиомы scratch the surface[scratch the surface] {v. phr.} To learn or understand very littleabout something. — Usually used with a limiting adverb. We thought we understood Africa but when we made a tripthere we found we had only scratched the surface. High schoolstudents have only scratched the surface of their subjects, and evenafter college graduation, they still find ... Читать далее...
3. Перевод слова surfaceSurface — поверхность, внешность Перевод слова The Earth’s surface — поверхность Земли to keep on the surface — держаться на поверхности it is all on the surface — это все показное his politeness is only on the surface — он только внешне вежлив He looks at the Surface only. Он обращает внимание только на внешнюю ... Читать далее...
4. Перевод слова superficialSuperficial — поверхностный, неглубокий, несерьезный, кажущийся Перевод слова Superficial wound — неглубокое ранение a man of superficial understanding — человек неглубокого ума superficial reconciliation — видимость примирения superficial approach — несерьезный подход superficial pastimes — легкомысленные развлечения The examination was very short and Superficial. Осмотр был очень коротким и поверхностным. The storm only caused Superficial ... Читать далее...
5. Значение идиомы corn ball[corn ball] {n.}, {slang}, {informal} 1. A superficially sentimental movie or musical in which the word «love» is mentioned too often; a theatrical performance that is trivially sentimental. That movie last night was a corn ball. 2. A person who behaves in a superficially sentimental manner or likes performances portraying such behavior. Suzie can’t stand ... Читать далее...
6. Feeling small: Fingers can detect nano-scale wrinkles even on a seemingly smooth surfaceOur sense of touch is clearly more acute than many realize. A new study by Swedish scientists demystifies the «unknown sense» with first-ever measurements of human tactile perception. In a ground-breaking study, Swedish scientists have shown that people can detect nano-scale wrinkles while running their fingers upon a seemingly smooth surface. The findings could lead ... Читать далее...
7. Значение идиомы jack of all trades[jack of all trades] {n.}, {informal} A person who is knowledgeable in many areas. Can beused as praise, or as a derogatory remark depending on the context andthe intonation. Peter is a jack of all trades; he can surviveanywhere! «How come Joe did such a sloppy job?» Mary asked. «He’sa jack of all trades,» Sally ... Читать далее...
8. Пословица / поговорка familiarity breeds contempt — перевод и значение, пример использованияПословица / поговорка: familiarity breeds contempt Перевод: близкое знакомство чревато взаимной потерей уважения; чем больше знаешь, тем меньше ценишь Пример: Familiarity breeds contempt and after living together for several months the two girls were always fighting. Близость порождает пренебрежение, и, прожив вместе несколько месяцев, две девушки всегда ссорились....
9. Значение идиомы masking tape[masking tape] {n.} A paper tape that is stuck around the edges ofa surface being painted to keep the paint off the surface next to it. The painters put masking tape around the window frames to keep thepaint off the glass....
10. Значение идиомы be up to something[be up to something] {v. phr.}, {informal} 1. To feel strong enough or knowledgeable enough to accomplish a certain task. Are you up to climbing all the way to the 37-th floor? Are we up to meeting the delegation from Moscow and speaking Russian to them? 2. Tendency to do something mischievous. I’m afraid Jack ... Читать далее...
11. Значение идиомы to the manner born[to the manner born] {adj. phr.} At ease with something because oflifelong familiarity with it. She says her English is the bestbecause she is to the manner born....
12. Значение идиомы walking dictionary[walking dictionary] {n. phr.} A person highly knowledgeable inmatters of language use. If you want to know what «serendipity»means, ask my Uncle Fred. He is a professor of English and is also awalking dictionary....
13. Значение идиомы tear up[tear up] {v.} 1. To dig a hole in; remove the surface of; removefrom the surface. The city tore up the street to lay a new waterpipe. Mother tore up the carpeting in the living room and had anew rug put in. 2. To tear into pieces. Mary tore up the oldsheets and made costumes ... Читать далее...
14. Значение идиомы as yet[as yet] {adv. phr.} Up to the present time; so far; yet. We know little as yet about the moon’s surface. She has not come as yet....
15. 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 ... Читать далее...
16. Singing Christmas CarolsAndrea: What are you doing? Stephanie: I’m coming up with a list of Christmas carols to sing when we go Caroling. Andrea: Can I come? Stephanie: Uh, I don’t think… Andrea: What? You don’t think I can Sing in tune? Stephanie: No, it’s not that… Andrea: You think I’m going to forget the Lyrics? Stephanie: ... Читать далее...
17. Значение идиомы lay on[lay on] {v.} 1. To spread on or over a surface; apply. He toldus that we should lay on a second coat of paint for better protectionagainst the weather. 2. To beat; to strike. Little John seized astaff and began to lay on with great energy. 3. See: LAY IT ON....
18. Значение идиомы crop out[crop out] {v.} To appear at the surface; come through or show through from hiding or concealment. Rocks often crop out in New England pasture land. A hidden hate cropped out in his words....
19. Значение идиомы stand out[stand out] {v.} 1. To go farther out than a nearby surface;protect. A mole stood out on her cheek. Compare: STICK OUT. 2.To be more noticeable in some way than those around you; be higher, bigger, or better. Fred was very tall and stood out in the crowd. John stood out as a track star....
20. Give us new missilesThe 1982 Israeli invasion of Lebanon resulted in many dogfights between Syrian and Israeli jet fighters. In the end, the Syrians lost over 80 planes and had a number of SAM batteries knocked out, while the Israelis lost no planes. Sometime later, the Syrian Defense Minister was shopping for weapons in Moscow. His host, the ... Читать далее...
21. Значение идиомы lunar module[lunar module ] or [Lem] {n.}, {Space English} That portionof the rocket assemblage on a flight to the Moon in which theastronauts descend to the Moon’s surface. Building the L. M. was oneof the most expensive parts of the American space program....
22. Значение идиомы skin-deep[skin-deep] {adj.} Only on the surface; not having any deep orhonest meaning; not really or closely connected with what it seems tobelong to. Mary’s friendliness with Joan is only skin-deep. Ralph crammed for the test and got a good grade, but his knowledge ofthe lesson is only skin-deep. Contrast: BRED IN THE BONE....
23. Значение идиомы inner city[inner city] {n.}, {colloquial} Densely populated neighborhoods inlarge metropolitan areas inhabited by low income families usually ofminority backgrounds, such as Mexicans, Puerto Ricans, or AfricanAmericans; characterized by slums and government-owned high rises. Joe comes from the inner city — he may need help with his reading....
24. Значение идиомы outback[outback] {n.} 1. The remote and uncultivated wilderness areas ofAustralia or New Zealand, with very few inhabitants. Mike andBarbara roughed it in the Australian outback for nearly two years. 2.Any remote, sparsely populated region. Tom’s old ranch in Texas isnext to an arid outback....
25. Перевод идиомы all but, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: all but Перевод: 1. все, кроме; каждый, кроме 2. почти, едва не Пример: All but them came to this meeting. Все, кроме них, пришли на это собрание. In some areas, bus service has all but disappeared. В некоторых районах автобусы почти совсем перестали ходить....
26. Перевод слова examinationExamination — осмотр, обследование, экспертиза, экзамен Перевод слова Examinations for teachers’ certificate — экзамены на получение права преподавать competitive examination — конкурсный экзамен examination of a claim — рассмотрение претензии The Examination lasted two hours. Экзамен шел два часа. How did he make out at the Examination? Как он сдал экзамен? The Examination was very ... Читать далее...
27. Значение идиомы stick out[stick out] {v.} 1a. To stand out from a wall or other surface;project; extend. The limb stuck out from the trunk of the tree. 1b. To be seen or noticed more easily or quickly than others; benoticeable. My house is the only brick one on the street. It sticksout and you can’t miss it. Mary ... Читать далее...
28. Перевод слова understandingUnderstanding — понимание Перевод слова Literal understanding of the text — буквальное понимание текста mutual understanding — взаимопонимание, согласие superficial understanding — поверхностное понимание The experience enriched her Understanding. Этот случай добавил ей понимания. I knew I could count on his Understanding. Я знал, что могу рассчитывать на его понимание. It exceeds the power of ... Читать далее...
29. Значение идиомы take up[take up] {v.} 1. To remove by taking in. Use a blotter to takeup the spilled ink. When the vacuum cleaner bag is full, it willnot take up dirt from the rug. 2. To fill or to occupy. All hisevenings were taken up with study. The oceans take up the greaterpart of the earth’s surface. ... Читать далее...
30. Пословица / поговорка still waters run deep / still waters have deep bottoms — перевод и значение, пример использованияПословица / поговорка: still waters run deep / still waters have deep bottoms Перевод: тихие воды глубоки Эквивалент в русском языке: в тихом омуте черти водятся Пример: The salesman was very quiet but still waters run deep and away from work he was the most knowledgeable and emotional person that you could meet. Этот продавец ... Читать далее...
31. Ozone LayerOzone layer or ozonosphere, region of the stratosphere containing relatively high concentrations of ozone, located at altitudes of 12-30 mi (19-48 km) above the earth’s surface. Ozone in the ozone layer is formed by the action of solar ultraviolet light on oxygen. The ozone layer prevents most ultraviolet (UV) and other high-energy radiation from penetrating ... Читать далее...
32. VolcanoesWhere are volcanoes located? The earth’s crust is made up of sections or plates. They always move and at places where they get together they collide or slide on top of each other. 90% of all volcanoes are located around the edges of the Pacific Ocean. The Pacific coasts of Asia, North America and South ... Читать далее...
33. Can bubble bath keep a bath warm for longer?Question Hi. I sometimes like a nice warm bath in the winter. After a while, the bath gets colder. I know there are a few ways that the bath can lose heat, but does a thick layer of bubbles on the top make any significant difference to the heat retention? Answer We put this to ... Читать далее...
34. New Zealand Way of LifeNew Zealand have a high standard of living. New Zealanders eat more butter and meat per person than do the people of any other country. The government’s medical program provides excellent health care. About 70% of New Zealand people own their houses. Almost every family has a car. Most New Zealanders live in single family ... Читать далее...
35. Giving First AidJeng: What did you do this summer? Cynthia: I worked at a summer camp as a Nurse’s aide. I thought we would be giving simple First aid, but you wouldn’t believe the kinds of Injuries the kids came in with. Jeng: You mean like Poison ivy, bee stings, bug bites, and Scraped knees? Cynthia: Yeah, ... Читать далее...
36. ELEMENT: WOMANELEMENT: WOMAN SYMBOL: WO DISCOVERER: ADAM ATOMIC MASS: Accepted as 53.6 Kg, but known to vary from 40 to 200 Kg. OCCURRENCE: Copious quantities in all urban areas. Physical Properties: 1. Surface normally covered with a painted film. 2. Boils at nothing, freezes without any known reason. 3. Melts if given special treatment. 4. Bitter ... Читать далее...
37. Locations of desertsMost deserts lie between 15° and 35° north and south of the equator. They were created by air that rises over the equator and comes down over the Tropic of Cancer and the Tropic of Capricorn. All over the world many deserts lie in these regions. Land over the equator becomes very hot. The hot ... Читать далее...
38. Reading the NewspaperI Fell into the habit of reading the newspaper every morning when I was a kid. Back then, there used to be two daily newspapers-morning Edition and an afternoon edition. Nowadays, of course, many cities in the U. S. have just a morning paper. I’m not too Picky about which newspaper I read, although When ... Читать далее...
39. The DietBREAKFAST 1/2 grapefruit 1 slice whole wheat toast 8 oz glass skim milk LUNCH 4 oz lean broiled chicken breast 1 cup steamed zucchini 1 Oreo cookie MID-AFTERNOON SNACK rest of the package of Oreo cookies 1 quart Rocky Road ice cream 1 jar hot fudge DINNER 2 loaves garlic bread 1 large pepperoni & ... Читать далее...
40. Visiting Historic SitesMary: I think we should Call it a day. Will: I think we still have time to visit one more Historic site and this one is amazing. They’ve done a great job with Preservation and Restoration. Mary: It’s not another old Castle, is it? Will: It’s not any old castle. This one Dates back to ... Читать далее...