Значение идиомы snapshot

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1. Перевод слова portraitPortrait — портрет Перевод слова Full-length portrait — портрет во весь рост half-length portrait — поясной портрет portrait bust — скульптурный портрет portrait gallery — портретная галерея He painted that Portrait of his wife. Он написал этот портрет своей жены. His Portrait graces the wall of the drawing room. Его портрет украшает стену гостиной....
2. Перевод слова sceneryScenery — вид, пейзаж, декорации, обстановка Перевод слова A change of scenery — перемена обстановки mountain scenery — горный ландшафт picturesque scenery — живописный пейзаж We paused briefly to look at the Scenery. Мы ненадолго задержалась, чтобы полюбоваться пейзажем. She designed the Scenery for the play. Она спроектировала декораций для спектакля. The billboards take away ... Читать далее...
3. Перевод слова unlikeUnlike — не такой как, непохожий, в отличие от Перевод слова This action is unlike him — этот поступок не характерен для него he, unlike his father, is tall — в отличие от своего отца он высокого роста unlike poles — разноименные полюсы She’s Unlike anyone I’ve ever met. Она не похожа ни на кого, ... Читать далее...
4. Значение идиомы chew the scenery[chew the scenery] {v. phr.}, {slang} To act overemotionally in a situation where it is inappropriate; to engage in histrionics. I don’t know if Joe was sincere about our house, but he sure chewed up the scenery!...
5. Перевод слова professionalProfessional — профессиональный Перевод слова Professional skill — профессиональное мастерство professional duties — профессиональные обязанности professional gambler — профессиональный игрок professional advancement — профессиональный рост, продвижение по службе You sing like a real Professional. Вы поете, как настоящий профессионал. She’s a Professional photographer. Она профессиональный фотограф. Do you have any Professional experience? У вас есть ... Читать далее...
6. Driving in Great Britain — Вождение в ВеликобританииWelcome to the free Tourist Information Line for visitors to Great Britain. For information on visas and immigration, please press one. For information on driving in Britain, please press two. For information on hotels, please press three. For information on public transport in Britain, please press four. To return to this menu at any time ... Читать далее...
7. Перевод идиомы change of scenery, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: change of scenery Перевод: смена обстановки; какое-либо другое место, где все по-другому Пример: My sister and her husband have decided to move because they want a change of scenery. Моя сестра и ее муж решили переехать, потому что им требовалась смена обстановки....
8. Значение идиомы come out[come out] {v.} 1. {Of a girl:} To be formally introduced to polite society at about age eighteen, usually at a party; begin to go to big parties, In society, girls come out when they reach the age of about eighteen, and usually it is at a big party in their honor; after that they ... Читать далее...
9. Значение идиомы drive at[drive at] {v.} To try or want to say; mean. — Used in the present participle. John did not understand what the coach was driving at. He had been talking for half an hour before anyone realized what he was driving at....
10. Значение идиомы sand-lot[sand-lot] {adj.} Of the kind seen on sand lots; not professional. The professional football team was so confused by their opponents’fast play that they acted like a bunch of sand-lot amateurs....
11. Перевод идиомы be in the driving seat, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: be in the driving seat Идиома: be in the driving seat Перевод: находиться у руля, держать рычаги власти, иметь контроль над ситуацией Пример: The consumer is in the driving seat due to the huge range of goods on the market. Потребитель имел весь контроль над ситуацией из-за огромного выбора товаров на рынке....
12. Значение идиомы mug shot[mug shot] {n. phr.} A police photograph showing the arrestedperson’s full face and profile. «Go over these mug shots,» SergeantO’Malley said, «and tell me if you find the person who held up theliquor store!»...
13. Значение идиомы close-up[close-up] {n.} A photograph, motion picture, or video camera shot taken at very close range. Directors of movies frequently show close-ups of the main characters....
14. Значение идиомы drive one ape[drive one ape], [bananas], [crazy], [mad] or [nuts] {v. phr.}, {informal} To irritate, frustrate, or tickle someone’s fancy so badly that they think they are going insane. «Stop teasing me, Mary,» John said. «You are driving me nuts.» «You are driving me bananas with all your crazy riddles,» Steve said....
15. Distinctive Facial FeaturesMona: How is the Portrait coming along? Leonardo: I’m done with the Sketches and I’m ready to start on the painting. Mona: This Commission is quite a Godsend for a new artist. If you do a good job with this portrait, you may get other commissions. Leonardo: It’s all the same to me. I paint ... Читать далее...
16. A bus filled with politicians was driving through theA bus filled with politicians was driving through the countryside one day, on the campaign trail. The bus driver, caught up in the beautiful scenery, loses control and crashes into the ditch. A farmer living nearby hears the horrible crash and rushes out to discover the wreckage. Finding the politicians he buries them. The next ... Читать далее...
17. Значение идиомы blow up[blow up] {v.} 1a. To break or destroy or to be destroyed by explosion. He blew up the plane by means of a concealed bomb. The fireworks factory blew up when something went wrong in an electric switch. 1b. {informal} To explode with anger or strong feeling; lose control of yourself. When Father bent the ... Читать далее...
18. Значение идиомы silent majority[silent majority] {n.}, {informal} The large majority of peoplewho, unlike the militants, do not make their political and socialviews known by marching and demonstrating and who, presumably, canswing an election one way or the other. Sidney Miltner is a memberof the silent majority....
19. Значение идиомы lend a hand[lend a hand] or [give a hand] also [bear a hand] {v. phr.} To givehelp; make yourself useful; help. The stage manager asked some ofthe boys to lend a hand with the scenery. Dick saw a woman with aflat tire and offered to give her a hand with it. Compare: LIFT AFINGER....
20. Значение идиомы of necessity[of necessity] {adv. phr.} Because there is no other way; becauseit must be; necessarily. Being a professional actor of necessitymeans working nights and Sundays....
21. Значение идиомы hit the fan[hit the fan] {v. phr.}, {informal} To become a big public problemor controversy. The whole mess hit the fan when the judge wasarrested for drunken driving for the second time....
22. Значение идиомы a la[a la] {prep.} In the same way as; like. Billy played ball like a champion today, a la the professional ball players. Joe wanted to shoot an apple off my head a la William Tell....
23. Значение идиомы free agent[free agent] {n.} A professional player who does not have acontract with a team. The Giants signed two free agents who hadbeen released by the Cardinals....
24. Значение идиомы out of nowhere[out of nowhere] {adv. phr.} Without having been seen before;suddenly and unexpectedly. Mr. Jones was driving too fast on theexpress highway when a police patrol car appeared out of nowhere andstopped him. Syn.: OUT OF THE BLUE....
25. Значение идиомы sterling character[sterling character] {n. phr.} A person of irreproachablecharacter; one of the highest professional standards. The nomineefor the Supreme Court must be a sterling character in every possibleway....
26. A woman walks into a tattoo parlourA woman walks into a tattoo parlour and asks ‘Do you do custom work?’ ‘Why of course!’ ‘Good. I’d like a portrait of Robert Redford on the inside of my right thigh, and a portrait of Paul Newman on the inside of my left thigh.’ ‘No problem,’ says the artist. ‘Strip from the waist down ... Читать далее...
27. Значение идиомы for hours on end[for hours on end] {adv. phr.} For many hours; for a very longtime. We have been trying to get this computer going for hours onend, but we need serious professional help....
28. Значение идиомы car pool[car pool] {n.} A group of people who own cars and take turns driving each other to work or on some other regular trip. It was John’s father’s week to drive his own car in the car pool....
29. Значение идиомы beaver[beaver] {n.}, {slang}, {vulgar}, {avoidable}, {citizen’s bandradio jargon} A female, especially one driving along the highway and operating a CB radio. I didn’t know there was a beaver aboard that eighteen wheeler....
30. Playgirl Rejection LetterNovember 30, 1995 PLAYGIRL, INC. Dear Mrs. Smith, We wish to thank you for your letter and the polaroid picture of your husband. We agree that his appearance in our March issue as the Playgirl’s «Man of the Month» centerfold would have been a truly fitting way for you to honor your 75th anniversary of ... Читать далее...
31. Значение идиомы for example[for example] or [for instance] {adv. phr.} As an example; asproof; to give an example or illustration. Not only rich men becomePresident. For example, Lincoln was born poor. There are jobs moredangerous than truck driving; for instance, training lions. Compare:FOR ONE THING....
32. Перевод идиомы take a nap, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: take a nap Перевод: вздремнуть Пример: I stopped to take a nap before I continued driving to see my parents. Я остановился, чтобы немного вздремнуть, перед тем, как продолжать ехать к родителям....
33. Значение идиомы Aunt Tom[Aunt Tom] {n.}, {slang}, {originally from Black English} A successful professional or business woman who, due to her success in a masculine profession, doesn’t care about the women’s liberation movement or the passing of the Equal Rights Amendment to the U. S. Constitution. Hermione is a regular Aunt Tom, she’ll never vote for the ERA....
34. Значение идиомы hot number[hot number] {n.}, {slang} A person or thing noticed as newer, better, or more popular than others. The boys and girls thoughtthat song was a hot number. The new car that Bob is driving is areal hot number. John invented a new can opener that was a hotnumber in the stores....
35. Значение идиомы drive one round the bend[drive one round the bend] {v. phr.}, {informal} To upset someone so much that they think they are going crazy. «Slow down, please,» Miss Jones cried. «You are driving me around the bend!» Contrast: DRIVE ONE APE, BANANAS, ETC....
36. Значение идиомы go to the trouble[go to the trouble] or [take the trouble] {v. phr.} To make troubleor extra work for yourself; bother. John told Mr. Brown not to goto the trouble of driving him home. Since your aunt took thetrouble to get you a nice birthday present, the least you can do is tothank her. Compare: PUT OUT....
37. Перевод идиомы first off, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: first off Перевод: первое, во-первых, прежде всего Пример: First off the policeman told us that we had been driving too fast. Прежде всего, полицейский сказал нам, что мы ехали слишком быстро....
38. Значение идиомы chisel[chisel] or [muscle in on] {v. phr.} To illegitimately and forcefully intrude into someone’s traditional sales or professional arena of operation. Tim has a good sales territory, but he is always afraid that someone might chisel in on it. Las Vegas casino owners are concerned that the Mafia might muscle in on their territory....
39. Значение идиомы foul out[foul out] {v.} 1. To make an out in baseball by hitting a foul flyball that is caught. He fouled out to the catcher. 2. To be forcedto leave a basketball game because of getting more than the limitnumber of personal fouls. A professional basketball player isallowed six personal fouls before fouling out....
40. Значение идиомы give pause[give pause] {v. phr.} To cause you to stop and think; make youdoubt or worry. The heavy monthly payments gave Mr. Smith pause inhis plans to buy a new car. The bad weather gave Miss Carter pauseabout driving to New York City....