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1. Перевод слова governor Governor – правитель, губернатор Перевод слова The governors and the governed – правители и их подданные governor of a state – губернатор штата to elect smb. governor – выбрать кого-л. губернатором The Governor will run for a second term. Губернатор будет баллотироваться на второй срок. The new Governor pledged to reduce crime. Новый губернатор пообещал […]...
2. Перевод слова debate Debate – дебаты, дискуссия; обсуждать, спорить Перевод слова Contentious debate – острая дискуссия to moderate debate – председательствовать to debate a bill – обсуждать законопроект We Debated what to do. Мы обсуждали, что делать. I’m still Debating what to do. Я еще не решил, как поступить. He agreed to join the Debate. Он согласился присоединиться […]...
3. Значение идиомы on one’s coattails [on one’s coattails] {adv. phr.} Because of another’s merits, success, or popularity. Bob and Jim are best friends. When Jim wasinvited to join a fraternity, Bob rode in on his coattails. Manypeople vote straight for all the candidates in the same politicalparty. Most people voted for President K., so Governor B. rode in onK.’s coattails....
4. Значение идиомы choke off [choke off] {v.} To put a sudden end to; stop abruptly or forcefully. It was almost time for the meeting to end, and the presiding officer had to move to choke off debate. The war choked off diamond shipments from overseas....
5. Значение идиомы have on [have on] {v.} 1. To be dressed in; wear. Mary had on her newdress. 2. To have planned; have an appointment; plan todo. Harry has a big weekend on. I’m sorry I can’t attend yourparty, but I have a meeting on for that night. 3. See: HAVE NOTHINGON, HAVE SOMETHING ON....
6. Stop redundancy The Committee for the Reduction of Redundancy and the Antiproliferation of Repetition has decided not to meet until they have their first meeting and thus will not be meeting until the first time. Their Pre-meeting Statement wanted to make this clear before they had their first meeting, so that it would not be unor confusing. […]...
7. Congress of the USA – Конгресс США The legislative branch of national government consists of two houses – the Senate and the House of Representatives – each with a different role, different powers, and a different electoral procedure. The House of Representatives is the institution of the federal government. The states are divided into congressional districts or constituencies of roughly equal size […]...
8. Значение идиомы tip off [tip off] {v.}, {informal} To tell something not generally known;tell secret facts to; warn. The class president tipped off theclass that it was the superintendent’s birthday. The thieves didnot rob the bank as planned because someone tipped them off that itwas being watched by the police. Compare: PUT WISE....
9. Значение идиомы call to order [call to order] {v. phr.} 1. To open formally. The chairman called the committee to order. The president pounded with his gavel to call the convention to order. 2. To warn not to break the rules of a meeting. The judge called the people in the courtroom to order when they talked too loud....
10. Значение идиомы like father, like son [like father, like son] A son is usually like his father in the wayhe acts. – A proverb. Frank’s father has been on the city council;he is now the mayor, and is running for governor. Frank is on thestudent council and is likely to he class president. Like father, likeson. Mr. Jones and Tommy are […]...
11. Значение идиомы force one’s hand [force one’s hand] {v. phr.} To make you do something or tell whatyou will do sooner than planned. Ben did not want to tell where hewas going, but his friend forced his hand. Mr. Smith planned tokeep his land until prices went up, but he had so many doctor billsthat it forced his hand....
12. Значение идиомы press conference [press conference] {n. phr.} A meeting with news reporters. Thereporters questioned the president about foreign affairs at the pressconference. The press conference with the senator was broadcast ontelevision....
13. Значение идиомы hold one’s temper [hold one’s temper] or [keep one’s temper] {v. phr.} To makeyourself be quiet and peaceful; not become angry. The meeting willgo smoothly if the president keeps his temper. Dave can’t keep histemper when he drives in heavy traffic. Contrast: LOSE ONE’S TEMPER, BLOW ONE’S STACK....
14. Значение идиомы face-to-face [face-to-face] {adj.} Being in the presence of a person; beingright with someone. The British prime minister came to Washingtonfor a face-to-face meeting with the President....
15. Значение идиомы steal one’s thunder [steal one’s thunder] {v. phr.} To do or say something, intentionally or not, that another person has planned to say or do. Fred intended to nominate Bill for president, but John got up firstand stole Fred’s thunder. Mary was going to sing “Oh! Susanna,”but Ellen did it first and Mary said Ellen had stolen her […]...
16. Значение идиомы straw in the wind [straw in the wind] {n. phr.} A small sign of what may happen. The doctor’s worried face was a straw in the wind. Thequickly-called meeting of the President and his cabinet was a straw inthe wind....
17. Перевод слова meeting Meeting – собрание, совещание Перевод слова To fix a time for the meeting – назначить время встречи informal meeting – неофициальная встреча meeting point – место встречи Is the Meeting over yet? Собрание уже закончилось? It was a raucous Meeting. Заседание прошло бурно. The Meeting will be brief. Совещание будет кратким. Происхождение слова meeting Образовано […]...
18. Перевод слова president President – президент Перевод слова Campaign for the president – кампания кандидата в президенты a consultant to the President on foreign policy – советник президента по внешней политике acting president – временно исполняющий обязанности президента incoming president – вновь избранный президент The President declared war. Президент объявил войну. He could end up as President. Oн […]...
19. Значение идиомы minutes of the meeting [minutes of the meeting] {n. phr.} The notes taken by the recordingsecretary; of an official body or an association recording of what wassaid and transacted during the given session. “Shall we accept theminutes of our last meeting as read by the secretary?” the chairmanasked....
20. Значение идиомы instead of [instead of] or [in place of] also {formal} [in lieu of] {prep.} Inthe place of; in substitution for; in preference to; rather than. Iwore mittens instead of gloves. The grown-ups had coffee but thechildren wanted milk in place of coffee. The boys went fishinginstead of going to school. The Vice-President talked at themeeting in place […]...
21. Значение идиомы round robin [round robin] {n. phr.} 1. Something written, especially a requestor protest that is signed by a group of people. – Often used like anadjective. The people in our neighborhood are sending a round robinto the Air Force to protest the noise the jet planes make flying overour houses. 2. A letter written by a group […]...
22. Voting in an Election Khaled: Are you going to the Polling place or are you Voting by Absentee ballot again? Bernice: I always vote with an absentee ballot so I can vote in the comfort of my own home and In my own time. In fact, I’ve already mailed in my ballot. Khaled: Good for you. Which Candidate did […]...
23. Значение идиомы make a motion [make a motion] {v. phr.} To propose in some committee meeting orlegislative group that a certain action be taken. The secretarymade a motion that the minutes of the last meeting be accepted....
24. Business Emails and Abbreviations Dear Sam, I am writing to follow up on our phone conversation Re: the upcoming meeting. We’ve made good Headway in our planning, having Settled many of the arrangements, e. g., the date, time, and Venue. However, we still need to decide on the Agenda, i. e., who will speak, in what order, and for […]...
25. Why was Washington made the capital of the United States? After the War of Independence the United States needed a capital city. Different cities in different parts of the country wanted to be the nation’s capital. After all, it was decided to build a new city. In 1791 George Washington, the first president, chose the place where the city now stands. The land around the […]...
26. Значение идиомы take up arms [take up arms] {v. phr.}, {literary}. To get ready to fight; fightor make war. The people were quick to take up arms to defend theirfreedom. The President called on people to take up arms againstpoverty. Contrast: LAY DOWN ONE’S ARMS....
27. Значение идиомы express oneself [express oneself] {v. phr.} To say what you think or feel; put yourthoughts or feelings into words by speaking or writing. The boyexpressed himself well in debate. The mayor expressed himself asopposed to any borrowing....
28. Значение идиомы coffee hour [coffee hour] {n.} A time for coffee or other refreshments after a meeting; a time to meet people and have refreshments. After the business meeting we had a coffee hour. The Joneses had a coffee hour so their visitor could meet their neighbors....
29. Значение идиомы honeymoon is over [honeymoon is over] The first happy period of friendship andcooperation between two persons or groups is over. A few monthsafter a new President is elected, the honeymoon is over and Congressand the President begin to criticize each other. The honeymoon wassoon over for the new foreman and the men under him....
30. Значение идиомы plan on [plan on] {v.} 1. To have the plan of; have in mind. – Used with averbal noun. I plan on going to the movies after I finish myhomework. Mary was planning on seeing John at the baseball game. Syn.: FIGURE ON. 2. To think you will do or have; be sure about;expect. I’m hoping to […]...
31. Перевод идиомы wait in the wings, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: wait in the wings Перевод: ждать своего часа, быть наготове Пример: The vice-president was waiting in the wings to help the president. Вице президент был готов помочь, если президенту понадобится помощь....
32. Значение идиомы throw together [throw together] {v.} 1. also [slap together] To make in a hurryand without care. Bill and Bob threw together a cabin out of oldlumber. The party was planned suddenly, and Mary threw together ameal out of leftovers. 2. To put in with other people by chance. The group of strangers was thrown together when the […]...
33. Значение идиомы to the effect that [to the effect that] {adj. phr.} With the meaning or purpose; tosay that. He made a speech to the effect that we would all keep ourjobs even if the factory were sold. The new governor would do hisbest in the office to which he had been elected....
34. Значение идиомы sock it [sock it] {v. phr.}, also {interj.}, {slang}, {informal} To giveone’s utmost; everything one is capable of; to give all one is capableof. Right on, Joe, sock it to ’em! I was watching the debate ontelevision and more than once Bill Buckley really socked it to them....
35. Значение идиомы fence with [fence with] or [spar with] {v.} To talk with as if youwere fighting like a swordsman or boxer; to give skillful answers orarguments against. The governor was an expert at fencingwith reporters at press conferences....
36. Значение идиомы pull strings [pull strings] or [pull wires] {v. phr.}, {informal} To secretlyuse influence and power, especially with people in charge or inimportant jobs to do or get something; make use of friends to gainyour wishes. If you want to see the governor, Mr. Root can pullstrings for you. Jack pulled wires and got us a room at […]...
37. Taking Minutes of a Meeting I was Absent at last month’s meeting, so imagine my surprise when I found out that I had been Elected the committee’s Secretary! As part of my duties, I have To take minutes at each meeting. Taking minutes means I have to pay attention and try my best To transcribe what each person says, or […]...
38. Значение идиомы call out [call out] {v. phr.} 1. To shout; speak loudly. My name was called out several times, but I was unable to hear it. 2. To summon someone. If the rioting continues, the governor will have to call out the National Guard....
39. Значение идиомы in the air [in the air] {adv. phr.} 1. In everyone’s thoughts. Christmaswas in the air for weeks before. The war filled people’s thoughtsevery day; it was in the air. Compare: IN THE WIND. 2. Meeting thebodily senses; surrounding you so as to be smelled or felt. Springis in the air. Rain is in the air. 3. See: […]...
40. Значение идиомы eat out of one’s hand [eat out of one’s hand] {v. phr.}, {informal} To trust someonefully; believe or obey someone without question. The governor hasthe reporters eating out of his hand. Helen is so pretty andpopular that all the boys eat out of her hand....