Значение идиомы sound sheet

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1. Значение идиомы scandal sheet[scandal sheet] {n.} A newspaper that prints much shocking news andscandal. Bob wanted to find out who won the election, but he couldfind only a scandal sheet. The scandal sheet carried big headlinesabout the murder....
2. Перевод слова sheetSheet — лист, простыня Перевод слова As white as a sheet — бледный как полотно carbon sheet — листок копирки sheet steel — листовая сталь He took a clean Sheet of paper. Он взял чистый лист бумаги. You’ll have to start again on a fresh Sheet of paper. Вам придется начать с начала, на чистом ... Читать далее...
3. Перевод идиомы cheat sheet, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: cheat sheet Перевод: шпаргалка Пример: The teacher caught this student using a cheat sheet at the exam. Учитель поймал ученика со шпаргалкой на экзамене....
4. 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...
5. 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...
6. 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....
7. 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....
8. Значение идиомы sound out[sound out] {v.} To try to find out how a person feels aboutsomething usually by careful questions. Alfred sounded out his bossabout a day off from his job. When you see the coach, sound himout about my chances of getting on the basketball team. Syn.: FEELOUT....
9. Значение идиомы sound truck[sound truck] {n. phr.} A truck equipped with loudspeakers. During the senatorial campaign, the streets of the big city were fullof sound trucks blaring out messages....
10. Перевод идиомы scandal sheet, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: scandal sheet Перевод: бульварная газета, желтая пресса Пример: All scandal sheets reported the story. Все бульварные газеты сообщили об этой истории....
11. Перевод идиомы safe and sound, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: safe and sound Перевод: целый и невредимый Пример: We arrived at our destination safe and sound after a long journey. После долгого путешествия мы прибыли в пункт назначения целыми и невредимыми....
12. Значение идиомы cheesecake[cheesecake] {n.}, {slang}, {informal} A showing of the legs of an attractive woman or a display of her breasts as in certain magazines known as cheesecake magazines. Photographer to model: «Give us some cheesecake in that pose!»...
13. Перевод идиомы sound asleep / fast asleep, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: sound asleep / fast asleep Перевод: крепко спать Пример: The children went to bed an hour ago and are now sound asleep. Дети отправились в кровать час назад, и сейчас крепко спят....
14. Значение идиомы bingo card[bingo card] {n.}, {slang} A response card, bound into a periodical, containing numbers keyed to editorial or advertising matter, giving the reader the opportunity to send for further information by marking the numbers of the items he is interested in; such a card can be mailed free of charge. Jack thinks he is saving time ... Читать далее...
15. Перевод идиомы sound like a broken record, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: sound like a broken record Перевод: говорить одно и то же снова и снова, как пластинка, которую заело Пример: The boy’s mother sounds like a broken record when she tells him to clean his room. Мать мальчика все повторяет, как пластинка, которую заело, чтобы он прибрал свою комнату....
16. Значение идиомы x-rated[x-rated] {adj.}, {slang}, {informal} Pertaining to movies, magazines, and literature judged pornographic and therefore off limitsfor minors. My son celebrated his 21st birthday by going to anx-rated movie....
17. Значение идиомы wear thin[wear thin] {v.} 1. To become thin from use, wearing, or thepassing of time. My old pair of pants has worn thin at the knees. This old dime has worn very thin. 2. To grow less, or lessinteresting; decrease. The joke began to wear thin when you heardit too many times. The teacher’s patience began ... Читать далее...
18. Значение идиомы knock it off[knock it off] {v. phr.}, {slang}, {informal} 1. To stop talkingabout something considered not appropriate or nonsensical by thelistener. — Used frequently as an imperative. Come on, Joe, knockit off, you’re not making any sense at all! 2. To cease doingsomething; to quit. — Heavily favored in the imperative. Come onboys, knock it off, you’re ... Читать далее...
19. Значение идиомы duty bound[duty bound] {adj. phr.} Forced to act by what you believe is right. Abraham Lincoln walked miles once to return a few pennies that he had overcharged a woman because he felt duty bound to do it. John felt duty bound to report that he had broken the window....
20. Значение идиомы root-bound[root-bound] {adj.} 1. Having a limited amount of space for rootgrowth. After seven or eight years day lilies become root-bound andwill not bloom well unless they are divided. 2. Liking the familiarplace where you live and not wanting to go away from it; having asentimental attachment to one place. Mr. Jones has lived inConnecticut all ... Читать далее...
21. 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...
22. Значение идиомы into thin air[into thin air] {adv. phr.} Without anything left; completely. When Bob returned to the room, he was surprised to find that hisbooks had vanished into thin air. Compare: OUT OF THIN AIR....
23. Значение идиомы out of thin air[out of thin air] {adv. phr.} Out of nothing or from nowhere. The teacher scolded Dick because his story was made out of thin air. On the way home from town, Tom saw a house standing on the lot thathad been empty that morning; it seemed to have appeared out of thinair. Compare: INTO THIN ... Читать далее...
24. Things That Sound Dirty At The Office But Are NotThings That Sound Dirty At The Office But Aren’t I need you to whip it out by 5:00! Mind if I use your laptop? Put this in my box before you leave. I want it on my desk now! Hmm.. I think I’m out of fluid. My equipment’s so old, it takes forever to finish! ... Читать далее...
25. Перевод слова boundBound — ограничивать, сдерживать; связанный Перевод слова To feel bound to say — быть вынужденным сказать he is bound to die — ему суждено умереть bound energy — связанная энергия I am Bound to do what I promised you. Я обязан сделать то, что вам обещал. They Bound his legs tight. Они крепко связали его ... Читать далее...
26. Libraries (2)Топик Библиотеки (2) рассказывает о важной роли этих хранилищ книг в культурном развитии страны. Мы проводим много времени за чтением художественной литературы, рассказов, книг о путешествиях, книг для детей и книг на иностранных языках. Но, люди читают книги не только для удовольствия, а и для того, чтобы восполнить пробелы в определенных сферах своей деятельности. В ... Читать далее...
27. Значение идиомы one for the books[one for the books] {n, phr.}, {informal} Very unusual; aremarkable something. The newspaper reporter fumed in a story thatwas one for the books. Their trip through the Rocky Mountains wasone for the books....
28. Значение идиомы uh-huh[uh-huh] or [um-hum] {adv.}, {informal} Yes. — Used only in speechor when recording dialogue. Are you going to the Fair? Uh-huh. We were in Alaska, um-hum, but that was long before the earthquakes. When I asked for an appointment, the nurse said, «Um-hum, I have anopening at four o’clock on Friday.» Contrast: HUH-UH....
29. Значение идиомы disappear[disappear] or [evaporate] or [vanish into thin air] {v. phr.} To disappear quickly, without leaving a trace. Money seems to disappear into thin air these days. Jack just vanished into thin air before the meeting had started....
30. Значение идиомы latch on[latch on] or [hitch onto] {v.}, {informal} 1. To get hold of;grasp or grab; catch. He looked for something to latch onto andkeep from falling. The football player latched onto a pass. 2.{slang} To get into your possession. The banker latched onto athousand shares of stock. 3. {slang} To understand. The teacherexplained the idea of ... Читать далее...
31. Перевод идиомы vanish into thin air / disappear into thin air, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: vanish into thin air / disappear into thin air Перевод: бесследно исчезнуть, пропасть Пример: The university student vanished into thin air and was never seen again. Студент университета бесследно исчез, и больше его никогда не видели....
32. Значение идиомы juice dealer[juice dealer] {n.}, {slang} An underworld money lender who chargesexorbitant fees to his clientele and frequently collects payment byphysical force. No matter how broke you are, never go to a juicedealer....
33. Значение идиомы through thick and thin[through thick and thin] {adv. phr.} Through all difficulties andtroubles; through good times and bad times. The friends werefaithful through thick and thin. George stayed in college throughthick and thin, because he wanted an education....
34. Перевод идиомы bound to (do something), значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: bound to (do something) Перевод: обязательно, непременно сделать что-либо Пример: If you ask your father he is bound to try and help you with your problem. Если ты попросишь отца, он непременно попытается тебе помочь с твоей проблемой....
35. 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...
36. Значение идиомы short-spoken[short-spoken] {adj.} Using so few words that you seem impatient orangry; speaking in a short impatient way; saying as little as possiblein an unfriendly way. Jim is always short-spoken when he is tired. We were hoping to borrow Dad’s car, but he was so short-spoken whenhe came home that we were afraid to ask....
37. Значение идиомы hit the books[hit the books] {v. phr.}, {informal} To study your schoolassignments, prepare for classes. Jack broke away from his friends, saying, «I’ve got to hit the books.»...
38. Значение идиомы muscle-bound[muscle-bound] {adj.} Having your muscles large, hard, and tightfrom too much exercising; having muscles so developed that you canhardly move. Bob was big and strong, but he was muscle-bound, andBill could beat him. An athlete must train properly so as not tobecome muscle-hound....
39. Значение идиомы spoken for[spoken for] {adj.} Occupied; reserved; taken; already engaged ormarried. «Sorry, my boy,» Mr. Jones said condescendingly, «but mydaughter is already spoken for. She will marry Fred Wilcox nextmonth.»...
40. Перевод слова thinThin — худой, тонкий, жидкий, слабый, истончаться Перевод слова Thin lips — тонкий губы to thin a paint (with) — разбавлять краску thin parenthetic legs — тонкие кривые ноги He has long Thin hands. У него длинные тонкие руки. Her face Thinned down. Ее лицо похудело. My patience is wearing Thin. Моему терпению приходит конец....