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1. Значение идиомы as the story goes [as the story goes] {adv. phr.} As the story is told; as one has heard through rumor. As the story goes, Jonathan disappeared when he heard the police were after him....
2. Перевод слова story Story – рассказ, повесть, сюжет Перевод слова Short story – рассказ, новелла funny story – анекдот the main thing in a novel is the story – самое главное в романе – это сюжет His Story rings true. Его рассказ звучит правдоподобно. He told us the Story. Он рассказал нам эту историю. I accredited his Story. […]...
3. Значение идиомы take pity on [take pity on] also [take pity upon] {v. phr.} To feel sympathy orpity and do something for. Mary took pity on the orphan kittens. The farmer took pity upon the campers, and let them stay in his barnduring the rain....
4. Перевод слова beggar Beggar – попрошайка, бедняк Перевод слова Beggar woman – нищенка to beggar oneself – разориться dull beggar – зануда The prince was changed into a Beggar. Принц стал нищим. Mother gave the Beggar 20 pence. Мама дала нищему 20 центов. In three months you’ll breathe a Beggar and outlaw. Через три месяца ты превратишься в […]...
5. Перевод идиомы same old story, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: same old story Перевод: что-либо, что происходило таким же образом раньше Пример: It is always the same old story with my friend. He borrows money but he never wants to pay it back. С моим другом всегда одно и то же. Он занимает деньги, но никогда не хочет отдавать их....
6. Значение идиомы tearjerker [tearjerker] {n.} A sentimental novel or movie that makes one cry. Love Story, both in its novel form and as a movie, was a famoustearjerker....
7. A story with a morale A man, called to testify at the IRS, asked his accountant for advice on what to wear. “Wear your shabbiest clothing. Let him think you are a pauper.” Then he asked his lawyer the same question, but got the opposite advice. “Do not let them intimidate you. Wear your most elegant suit and tie.” Confused, […]...
8. Значение идиомы upper story [upper story] {n.} 1. A floor or level of a building above thefirst floor. The apartment house where Gene lives is five storieshigh and he lives in one of the upper stories. 2. {slang} A person’shead or brain. Lulu has nobody home in the upper story. Bill’ssister says he is weak in the upper story....
9. Значение идиомы old story [old story] {n.} An everyday occurrence; something that oftenhappens. Jane’s temper tantrums were an old story. It’s an oldstory when a woman divorces her husband for too much drinking....
10. Значение идиомы That’s the story of my life [That’s the story of my life…] Usually spoken when something goeswrong. I spent seven years writing a novel, but no publisher wantsto accept it. That’s the story of my life....
11. Значение идиомы dirty story [dirty story] {n. phr.} An improper or obscene story. Uncle Bill is much too fond of telling dirty stories in order to embarrass his friends....
12. Перевод слова sorrow Sorrow – горе, печаль, скорбь Перевод слова A look of sorrow – печальный взгляд personal sorrow – личное горе to my sorrow – к моему сожалению, огорчению to yield to sorrow – предаваться скорби I was struck with Sorrow. Я был охвачен горем. She had a secret Sorrow. У нее было горе о котором она […]...
13. Перевод идиомы make a long story short, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: make a long story short Перевод: короче говоря; укоротить историю, рассказ, опустив некоторые детали Пример: I had to make a long story short in order to finish my story and leave to catch my train home. Мне пришлось опустить некоторые детали своего рассказа, чтобы закончить его и успеть на свой поезд....
14. Значение идиомы cock-and-bull story [cock-and-bull story] {n. phr.} An exaggerated or unbelievable story. “Stop feeding me such cock-and-bull stories,” the detective said to the suspect....
15. Writing a Story Xavier: How’s your Novel coming along? Sara: It’s not. I Abandoned it for now. I think I Bit off more than I can chew. Now, I’m working on a short story. Xavier: That sounds interesting. Who are the main Characters? Sara: I’m not sure yet. Character development is really important so I need to give […]...
16. Значение идиомы make a long story short [make a long story short] {v. phr.} To summarize a lengthynarrative. “So, to make a long story short,” he said, “I made akilling on the stock market.” Compare: IN A NUTSHELL....
17. This Story Proves That Ryan Reynolds Was Born To Play Deadpool When you cast a major superhero, you have to make sure that you make the right choice, or else face the wrath of the fans. Marvel did wonderfully when they cast Robert Downey Jr. as Iron Man, and although he was a bit taller than the comic character, Fox hit it out of the park […]...
18. Two story house A man appears before a judge one day, asking for a divorce. The judge quietly reviews some papers and then says, “Please tell me why you are seeking a divorce.” “Because,” the man says,”I live in a two-story house.” The Judge replies, “What kind of a reason is that? What is the big deal about […]...
19. Перевод идиомы take pity (on someone or something), значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: take pity (on someone or something) Перевод: жалеть кого-либо или что-либо Пример: I took pity on the man who was begging and I gave him some money. Мне стало жалко человека, который попрошайничал, и я дал ему немного денег....
20. A Movie Review Sally: Did you see the new movie, The McQuillan Story? I’m writing a Movie review for the school paper. Marcus: I went to the Premiere last week. What did you think of it? Sally: I liked it. I thought it was Entertaining, although it wasn’t Groundbreaking, by any means. Marcus: You thought it was entertaining? […]...
21. Перевод слова pity Pity – жалость, сострадание, сожаление Перевод слова To have pity – пожалеть pity is akin to love – жалость сродни любви devoid of pity – безжалостный Once famous, he was now a mere object of Pity. Некогда знаменитый, теперь он лишь вызывал жалость. It’s a Pity you are not here. Жаль, что тебя здесь нет. […]...
22. Значение идиомы cop a feel [cop a feel] {v. phr.}, {vulgar}, {avoidable} To attempt to arouse sexually by manual contact, usually by surprise. John talks big for a 16 year old, but all he’s ever done is cop a feel in a dark movie theater. Compare: FEEL UP. Contrast: COP A PLEA....
23. The story with the moral In the dead of summer a fly was resting on a leaf beside a lake. He was a hot, dry fly who said to no one in particular, “Gosh! If I go down three inches I will feel the mist from the water and I will be refreshed.” There was a fish in the water […]...
24. Types of Story Endings Hamid: I just finished a really good book. I thought the characters were Headed toward a Tragic ending, but there was a Twist near the end, and everything turned out well. It was so Satisfying! Rachel: It sounds Sappy to me. Hamid: It wasn’t sappy at all. It was just a happy ending. I know […]...
25. Значение идиомы easy money [easy money] {n.}, {informal} Money gained without hard work; moneythat requires little or no effort. The movie rights to a successfulplay mean easy money to the writer of the play. Young people wholook for easy money are usually disappointed....
26. Значение идиомы within an ace of [within an ace of] {informal} or [within an inch of] {adv. phr.}Almost but not quite; very close to; nearly. Tim came within an aceof losing the election. John was within an inch of drowning beforehe was pulled out of the water. Compare: BY THE SKIN OF ONE’S TEETH....
27. Страшная история/ A Scary Story На английском языке Перевод на русский язык A Scary Story Страшная история This story happened to me when I was 9 years old. It was a Halloween night and we had some guests over. There were my uncle with his wife and my cousins: Arthur and Ian. Some of my school friends were also around, […]...
28. Значение идиомы song and dance [song and dance] {n.}, {informal} 1. Foolish or uninteresting talk;dull nonsense. Usually used with “give”. I met Nancy today and shegave me a long song and dance about her family. 2. A long lie orexcuse, often meant to get pity. Usually used with “give”. Billygave the teacher a song and dance about his mother being […]...
29. Experiencing Motion Sickness Ashley: You don’t look so good. What’s wrong? Terrell: I felt Motion sickness watching that movie. The camera Jerked around and it made me Dizzy. Ashley: It didn’t bother me. The Hand-held camera used to film the movie had that Effect on you? Terrell: I’m Susceptible to motion sickness. You should see me on a […]...
30. Значение идиомы crocodile tears [crocodile tears] {n.} Pretended grief; a show of sorrow that is not really felt. When his rich uncle died, leaving him his money, John shed crocodile tears. ....
31. Значение идиомы come across [come across] {v.} 1. or [run across] To find or meet by chance. He came across a dollar bill in the suit he was sending to the cleaner. The other day I ran across a book that you might like. I came across George at a party last week; it was the first time I […]...
32. Детектив/ A Detective Story На английском языке Перевод на русский язык A Detective Story Детектив There are many interesting genres in literature which I admire, but my favourite books are detective stories. Such books usually contain crime and mystery, which are later solved by smart detectives. One of the best-known detectives of all times was Sherlock Holmes. Everybody has […]...
33. Перевод слова movie Movie – фильм Перевод слова TV movie – телефильм movie and still photography – кинофотосъемка to see a movie – посмотреть фильм to show a movie – показать фильм Let’s go to the Movie. Давай сходим в кино. A darn good Movie! Чертовски хороший фильм! The Movie has a weak plot. У этого фильма – […]...
34. President Carter’s joke In an interview with David Letterman, Carter passed along an anecdote of a translation problem in Japan. Carter was speaking at a business lunch in Tokyo, where he decided to open his speech with a brief joke. He told the joke, then waited for the translator to announce the Japanese version. Even though the story […]...
35. Значение идиомы money [money] See: COIN MONEY or MINT MONEY, EASY MONEY, FOOL AND HISMONEY ARE SOON PARTED, FOR LOVE OR MONEY, IN THE CHIPS or IN THEMONEY, MADE OF MONEY, MARRY MONEY, PUT ONE’S MONEY ON A SCRATCHEDHORSE, RUN FOR ONE’S MONEY, SEE THE COLOR OF ONE’S MONEY, SPENDINGMONEY or POCKET MONEY....
36. Значение идиомы one’s money’s worth [one’s money’s worth] {n. phr.} A fair return on one’s money spentor invested. I wouldn’t say that the trip was a great bargain, butI feel that we got our money’s worth....
37. Значение идиомы a little bird told me [a little bird told me] To have learned something from a mysterious, unknown, or secret source. “Who told you that Dean Smith was resigning?” Peter asked. “A little bird told me,” Jim answered....
38. Значение идиомы second-run [second-run] {adj.} Of a movie: Shown in many movie theatersbefore, and allowed to be shown later in other movie theaters. Tickets to second-run movies cost much less....
39. Movie theater popcorn costs more than fillet mignon Movie theater popcorn apparently costs more per ounce than fillet mignon. You’re probably aware that if you go to the movies these days, you should probably show up well fed. Concession stand snacks and drinks are downright expensive, and if you see a lot of movies, you’ve probably considered sneaking your own into the theater. […]...
40. Значение идиомы for one’s sake [for one’s sake] {adv. phr.}, {informal} Used with differentpossessive nouns to show surprise, crossness, or impatience. Forheaven’s sake, where did you come from? For Pete’s sake, lookwho’s here! Well, for pity’s sake, I wish you’d told me sooner. Oh, for gosh sake, let me do it....