Значение идиомы sonic boom

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1. Значение идиомы lower the boom[lower the boom] {v. phr.}, {informal} To punish strictly; check orstop fully. The mayor lowered the boom on outside jobs for cityfiremen. Father lowered the boom on the girls for staying outafter midnight. Syn.: CRACK DOWN. The police lowered the boom onopen gambling....
2. Значение идиомы baby boom[baby boom] {n.} A sudden increase in the birth rate. The universities were filled to capacity due to the baby boom that followed World War II....
3. Перевод слова boomBoom — бум, резкий подъем, шумиха Перевод слова Business boom — подъем деловой активности economic boom — экономический подъем postwar boom — послевоенный бум The clock Boomed out three. Часы гулко пробили три. The state’s business is Booming. Деловая активность в штате быстро растет. «What’s going on here?» he Boomed. «Что здесь творится?» — прогремел ... Читать далее...
4. So the new conductor addresses the orchestraSo the new conductor addresses the orchestra. He tells them that things are going to change, that everyone will be expected to be on time and that they will work for many long hours. The timpanist, expressing his displeasure at the turn of events, belts out on the drums BOOM-BOOM — BOOM-BOOM. The conductor, whirling ... Читать далее...
5. The Sound So Loud That It Circled the Earth Four TimesThe 1883 eruption on Krakatoa may be the loudest noise the Earth has ever made. On August 27, 1883, the Earth let out a noise louder than any it has made since. It was 10:02 a. m. local time when the sound emerged from the island of Krakatoa, which sits between Java and Sumatra in ... Читать далее...
6. Значение идиомы crash-dive[crash-dive] {v.} 1. To dive deep under water in a submarine as quickly as possible. We shall crash-dive if we see enemy planes coming. 2. To dive into in an airplane. When the plane’s motor was hit by the guns of the enemy battleship, the pilot aimed the plane at the ship and crash-dived into ... Читать далее...
7. Значение идиомы out loud[out loud] {adv. phr.} In an ordinary speaking voice and notwhispering or talking quietly; so everybody can hear; aloud. Theteacher read the final grades out loud. Mary spoke out loud so thepeople standing nearby would hear. Sometimes I find it helpful tothink out loud....
8. Значение идиомы sound off[sound off] {v.} 1. To say your name or count «One! Two! Three! Four!» as you march. — Used as orders in U. S. military service. «Sound off!» said the sergeant, and the soldiers shouted, «One! Two! Three! Four!» with each step as they marched. 2. {informal} To tellwhat you know or think in a ... Читать далее...
9. Перевод слова noiseNoise — шум, гам, галдеж Перевод слова Noise density — интенсивность шума noise control — борьба с шумом constant, persistent noise — постоянный, вечный, непрекращающийся шум deafening noise — оглушительный шум What Noise was that? Что это был за шум? Hold your Noise! Перестаньте шуметь! I heard a weird Noise. Я услышал странный шум....
10. Значение идиомы for crying out loud[for crying out loud] {informal} Used as an exclamation to showthat you feel surprised or cross. For crying out loud, look who’shere! For crying out loud, that’s the third time you’ve done itwrong. Compare: FOR ONE’S SAKE....
11. Talking to a MechanicMechanic: Hi, I’m the Mechanic. What can I do for you? Amy: My car is making a very weird noise. It sounds like this: gulug, gulug, gulug… Mechanic: Hm, that doesn’t sound good. Where is it coming from? Amy: I’m not sure. When I’m in the car, it sounds like it’s coming from the Engine, ... Читать далее...
12. Значение идиомы speed trap[speed trap] {n.} A place where police hide and wait to catchdrivers who are going even a little faster than the speed limit. Mr. Jones was caught in a speed trap....
13. Перевод идиомы think out loud, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: think out loud Идиома: think out loud разг. Перевод: думать, рассуждать вслух Пример: I am sorry. I was thinking out loud. Прошу прощения, я рассуждал вслух....
14. Значение идиомы whoop it up[whoop it up] {v. phr.}, {slang} 1. To make a loud noise; have anoisy celebration; enjoy yourself noisily. The team whooped it upafter winning the game. 2. To praise something enthusiastically;encourage enthusiasm or support. — Often used with «for». Fatherwanted to go to the country, but the children whooped it up for thebeach....
15. Значение идиомы control tower[control tower] {n.} A tower with large windows and a good view of an airport so that the traffic of airplanes can be seen and controlled, usually by radio. We could see the lights at the control tower as our plane landed during the night....
16. Talking About Sound and VolumeDelilah: Could you Turn that down? Josh: What? Delilah: Could you turn your music down? Josh: Oh, sure. Is there a problem? Delilah: No, there’s no problem. I was just trying to do some reading and the Ear-splitting music coming from your room made it hard To concentrate. Josh: Sorry. I didn’t think it was ... Читать далее...
17. Значение идиомы at the top of one’s voice[at the top of one’s voice] or [at the top of one’s lungs] {adv. phr.} As loud as you can; with the greatest possible sound; very loudly. He was singing at the top of his voice. He shouted at the top of his lungs....
18. Перевод слова loudLoud — громкий, шумный Перевод слова Loud groan — громкий стон loud guffaw — громкий хохот streets loud with life — оживленные шумные улицы Don’t ask so Loud. Не задавайте вопросов так громко. The more Tom drank, the Louder he became. Чем больше Том пил, тем громче он становился. He gave a Loud laugh. Он ... Читать далее...
19. Значение идиомы Bronx cheer[Bronx cheer] {n. phr.}, {slang} A loud sound made with tongue and lips to show opposition or scorn. When he began to show anti-union feelings, he was greeted with Bronx cheers all around....
20. Значение идиомы acoustic perfume[acoustic perfume] {n.}, {slang} Sound for covering up unwanted noise, such as music over loudspeakers in a noisy construction area. Let’s get out of here — this acoustic perfume is too much for my ears....
21. Значение идиомы beat the band[beat the band] {adv. phr.}, {informal} At great speed; with much noise or commotion. — Used after «to». The fire engines were going down the road to beat the band. The audience cheered and stamped and clapped to beat the band....
22. Значение идиомы dispose of[dispose of] {v.} 1. To throw away; give away, or sell; get rid of. John’s father wants to dispose of their old house and buy a new one. The burglars had difficulty in disposing of the stolen jewelry. 2. To finish with; settle; complete. The boys were hungry, and quickly disposed of their dinner. The ... Читать далее...
23. Latex factoryA guy is going on a tour of a factory that produces various latex products. At the first stop, he is shown the machine that manufactures baby-bottle nipples. The machine makes a loud «hiss-pop» noise. «The hiss is the rubber being injected into the mold,» explains the guide. «The popping sound is the needle poking ... Читать далее...
24. A photographer from a well known national magazineA photographer from a well known national magazine was assigned to cover the fires at Yellowstone National Park. When the photographer arrived, he realized that the smoke was so thick that it would seriously impede or make it impossible for him to photograph anything from ground level. He requested permission to rent a plane and ... Читать далее...
25. A famous hypnotist was performing in a large auditoriumA famous hypnotist was performing in a large auditorium full of students one night. He began to speak in a soft and steady voice over the loud-speaker system. «Listen to the sound of my voice…», he kept repeating, «the sound of my voice… every word is a command… the sound of my voice…» Pretty soon, ... Читать далее...
26. Перевод слова speedSpeed — скорость, быстрота, темп; мчаться Перевод слова To drive engine up to speed — раскручивать двигатель to drop speed — снижать скорость speed of utterance — темп речи to speed off — поспешно удалиться He has been Speeding. Он превысил скорость. Time Speed by. Время быстро пронеслось. The train put on Speed. Поезд прибавил ... Читать далее...
27. Значение идиомы think aloud[think aloud] or [think out loud] {v.} To say what you arethinking. «I wish I had more money for Christmas presents,» Fatherthought aloud. «What did you say?» said Mother. Father answered, «I’msorry. I wasn’t talking to you. I was thinking out loud.»...
28. Is Windows a Virus?No, Windows is not a virus. Here’s what viruses (viri?) do: 1. They replicate quickly — okay, Windows does that. 2. Viruses use up valuable system resources, slowing down the system as they do so — okay, Windows does that. 3. Viruses will, from time to time, trash your hard disk — okay, Windows does ... Читать далее...
29. Перевод слова planePlane — плоскость; самолет Перевод слова Axis plane — плоскость симметрии plane of projection — плоскость проекции to fly a plane — управлять самолетом I’m late for the Plane. Я опоздал на самолет. The superstitious man is on the same Plane as the savage. Суеверный человек находится на той же ступени развития, что и первобытный ... Читать далее...
30. Перевод слова soundSound — звук, звучать; здоровый, крепкий Перевод слова The sound of voices — шум голосов the trumpets sounded — раздались звуки труб man of sound constitution — человек крепкого сложения his heart is not sound — у него плохое сердце We came back safe and Sound. Мы вернулись целыми и невредимыми. The Sound of a ... Читать далее...
31. Значение идиомы tin ear[tin ear] {n. phr.} 1. A lack of sensitivity to noise. Theconstruction noise doesn’t bother Fred; he’s got a tin ear. 2. A lackof musical ability; state of being tone deaf. People with a tin earmake poor choir members....
32. Значение идиомы safe and sound[safe and sound] {adj. phr.} Not harmed; not hurt; safe and notdamaged. The package arrived safe and sound. The childrenreturned from their trip safe and sound. Compare: WITH A WHOLE SKIN....
33. 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....
34. Значение идиомы cover ground[cover ground] or [cover the ground] {v. phr.} 1. To go a distance; travel. Mr. Rogers likes to travel in planes, because they cover ground so quickly. 2. {informal} To move over an area at a speed that is pleasing; move quickly over a lot of ground. The new infielder really covers the ground at ... Читать далее...
35. Перевод идиомы for crying out loud, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: for crying out loud Перевод: выражение удивления, гнева, злости Пример: For crying out loud! Can’t you leave me alone even for a minute! Да что же это такое! Оставь меня в покое хотя бы на одну минуту!...
36. Traveling on the trainThere was an Irishman, an Englishman and Claudia Schiffer sitting together in a carriage in a train going through Tasmania. Suddenly the train went through a tunnel and as it was an old style train there were no lights in the carriages and it went completely dark. Then there was this kissing noise and the ... Читать далее...
37. Значение идиомы airquake[airquake] {n.} An explosive noise of undetermined origin usually heard in coastal communities and appearing to come from some higher point in elevation. What was that awful noise just now? — I guess it must have been an airquake....
38. Значение идиомы sound effects[sound effects] {n.} The noises made to imitate real sounds in aplay, movie, or program. Greg agreed to plan the sound effects forthe class play. The movie was good but the sound effects were notvery true to life....
39. Значение идиомы break away[break away] or [break loose] {v. phr.} To liberate oneself from someone or something. Jane tried to break loose from her attacker, but he was too strong....
40. Значение идиомы loud-mouthed[loud-mouthed] or [big-mouthed] {adj.}, {slang} Talking noisily, boastfully, or foolishly. Fred was a loud-mouthed fellow, whosetalk no one listened to. If I were you, I would not listen to thatloud-mouthed boy....