Значение идиомы speak

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1. Значение идиомы actions speak louder than words[actions speak louder than words] What you do shows your character better and is more important than what you say. — A proverb. John promised to help me, but he didn’t. Actions speak louder than words. Joe is very quiet, but actions speak louder than words. He is the best player on the team....
2. Пословица / поговорка actions speak louder than words — перевод и значение, пример использованияПословица / поговорка: actions speak louder than words Перевод: о человеке судят по его делам; не по словам судят, а по делам Пример: The politician promised to do many things but he never did anything. But actions speak louder than words and he lost the next election. Этот политик обещал много чего сделать, но ничего ... Читать далее...
3. Значение идиомы children and fools speak the truth[children and fools speak the truth] Children and fools say things without thinking; they say what they think or know when grown-ups might not think it was polite or wise to do so. — A proverb. «Uncle Willie is too fat,» said little Agnes. «Children and fools speak the truth,» said her father....
4. Перевод идиомы speak for itself / speak for themselves, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: speak for itself / speak for themselves Перевод: не требующий объяснений Пример: The actions of the men speak for themselves and there is no point talking about it. Действия этих людей говорят сами за себя и нет смысла говорить об этом....
5. Значение идиомы word[word] See: ACTIONS SPEAK LOUDER THAN WORDS, AS GOOD AS ONE’S WORD, BY WORD OF MOUTH, EAT ONE’S WORDS, FROM THE WORD «GO», GET A WORD IN, GET THE MESSAGE or GET THE WORD, HANG ON THE WORDS OF, IN BRIEF or INA WORD, IN SO MANY WORDS, LAST WORD, MAN OF FEW WORDS, MAN ... Читать далее...
6. Значение идиомы to speak of[to speak of] {adj. phr.}, {informal} Important; worth talkingabout; worth noticing. — Usually used in negative sentences. Did itrain yesterday? Not to speak of. What happened at the meeting? Nothing to speak of. Judy’s injuries were nothing to speak of;just a few scratches. Compare: NOT TO MENTION....
7. Пословица / поговорка children and fools speak the truth — перевод и значение, пример использованияПословица / поговорка: children and fools speak the truth Перевод: дети и дураки говорят правду Эквивалент в русском языке: устами младенца глаголет истина Пример: The child said that the woman was too fat which was true. Children and fools do speak the truth. Ребенок сказал, что эта женщина была слишком толстой, как и было на ... Читать далее...
8. 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....
9. Перевод идиомы speak one’s piece / speak one’s mind, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: speak one’s piece / speak one’s mind Перевод: говорить откровенно, начистоту; говорить все, как есть Пример: I think that it is time for me to speak my piece and tell somebody about my complaints about our company. Наверное, теперь и мне пора сказать то, что я думаю и пожаловаться кому-нибудь на нашу компанию....
10. Значение идиомы speak out[speak out] or [speak up] {v.} 1. To speak in a loud or clearvoice. The trucker told the shy boy to speak up. 2. To speak insupport of or against someone or something. Willie spoke up for Danas club president. Ed spoke up against letting girls join theclub....
11. Значение идиомы speak for[speak for] {v.} 1. To speak in favor of or in support of. Atthe meeting John spoke for the change in the rules. The othergirls made jokes about Jane, but Mary spoke for her. 2. To make arequest for; to ask for. The teacher was giving away some books. Fred and Charlie spoke for the ... Читать далее...
12. Значение идиомы bring up[bring up] {v.} 1. To take care of ; raise, train, educate. He gave much attention and thought to bringing up his children. Joe was born in Texas but brought up in Oklahoma. 2. {informal} To stop; halt. — Usually used with «short». He brought the car up short when the light changed to red. ... Читать далее...
13. Значение идиомы not to mention[not to mention] or [not to speak of] or [to say nothing of]Without ever needing to speak of; in addition to; besides. — Used toadd something to what you have said or explained. Dave is handsomeand smart not to mention being a good athlete. They have threefine sons, not to speak of their two lovely ... Читать далее...
14. Пословица / поговорка tell the truth and shame the devil / speak the truth and shame the devil — перевод и значение, пример использованияПословица / поговорка: tell the truth and shame the devil / speak the truth and shame the devil Перевод: выложить всю правду Пример: The woman had information about the illegal activities at her company. She was hesitant to become involved but she felt that it was better to tell the truth and shame the devil ... Читать далее...
15. Значение идиомы speak the same language[speak the same language] {v. phr.} To have similar feelings, thoughts, and tastes; have a mutual understanding with another person. We both love listening to Mozart. Obviously, we speak the samelanguage....
16. Значение идиомы so to speak[so to speak] {adv. phr.} To say it in this way. John was, so tospeak, the leader of the club, but he was officially only the club’ssecretary. The horse, so to speak, danced on his hind legs. Compare: AS IT WERE....
17. Перевод идиомы to speak of, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: to speak of Перевод: что-либо важное, такое, о чем стоит сказать Пример: We did not do anything to speak of during our summer vacation. Мы не делали ничего такого особенного во время нашего летнего отпуска....
18. Перевод слова speakSpeak — говорить, разговаривать Перевод слова He can speak now — теперь он может говорить Smith speaking — говорит Смит, Смит у телефона to speak from the dispatch box — выступить в палате общин to speak fluent English — свободно говорить по-английски Let him Speak. Дай ему сказать. She Spoke her mind. Она высказала свое ... Читать далее...
19. Перевод идиомы speak ill of someone, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: speak ill of someone Перевод: плохо говорить, отзываться о ком-либо Пример: I wish that my friend would not speak ill of the other people in our class. Я бы хотел, чтобы мой друг не отзывался так плохо о других учениках в своем классе....
20. Перевод идиомы as we speak, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: as we speak Перевод: прямо сейчас, в этот самый момент Пример: They’re working on your car as we speak and it’ll be ready for you at 2 p. m. Они прямо сейчас работают над твоим автомобилем, и он будет готов к 2 часам дня....
21. Перевод идиомы so to speak, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: so to speak Перевод: так сказать, так выразиться Пример: We had a good time at the restaurant, so to speak, although the service was not very good. Мы хорошо провели время в ресторане, так сказать, хотя обслуживание было не очень....
22. Значение идиомы speak of the devil and he appears[speak of the devil and he appears] A person comes just when youare talking about him. — A proverb. We were just talking about Billwhen he came in the door. Speak of the devil and he appears....
23. Do you speak EnglishШпрэхэн зэ дойч?. Do you speak English? Вы говорите по-английски? German? По немецки? French? По-французски? Spanish? По-испански? Russian? По-русски? Can you speak Japanese? Вы можете говорить по-японски? Chinese? По-китайски? Hindi? На хинди? Just a little. Немного. A little. Чуть-чуть. I only know few words. Я знаю лишь несколько слов. I don’t speak English. Я не ... Читать далее...
24. Значение идиомы swallow one’s words[swallow one’s words] 1. To speak unclearly; fail to put enoughbreath into your words. Phyllis was hard to understand because sheswallowed her words. 2. See: EAT ONE’S WORDS....
25. Значение идиомы speak one’s mind[speak one’s mind] {v. phr.} To say openly what you think; giveadvice that may not be liked. John thought it was wrong to keepGeorge out of the club and he spoke his mind about it. Compare: SOUNDOFF....
26. Значение идиомы speak out of turn[speak out of turn] {v. phr.} To say something tactless; commit anindiscretion. You spoke out of turn in criticizing Aunt Hermione’sold furniture; she considers herself quite a connoisseur on thesubject....
27. Значение идиомы speak volumes[speak volumes] {v. phr.} To tell or show much in a way other thanspeaking; be full of meaning. The nice present she gave you spokevolumes for what she thinks of you. A child’s choice of hobbiesspeaks volumes. Compare: READ BETWEEN THE LINES....
28. Значение идиомы speak with a forked tongue[speak with a forked tongue] {v. phr.}, {literary} To lie; to sayone thing while thinking of the opposite. I have learned not totrust Peter’s promises because he speaks with a forked tongue....
29. Значение идиомы mince words[mince words] {v. phr.} To choose words carefully for the sake ofpoliteness or deception. I like people who speak frankly andtruthfully without mincing words....
30. Значение идиомы in brief[in brief] or [in short] or [in a word] {adv. phr.} Briefly; togive the meaning of what has been said or written in a word or in afew words; in summary. The children could play as long as theyliked, they had no work to do, and nobody scolded them; in short, theywere happy. The speaker ... Читать далее...
31. Ice Age — Film ReviewI’d like to speak about the film called «Ice Age». The director of the film is Chris Wedge. The producers are Christopher Meledandri and Lori Forte. The budget of the film is $60,000,000. Now about the plot of the film. We transfers to the prehistoric age, when people can’t speak. The Earth is ruling by ... Читать далее...
32. Перевод идиомы speak highly of someone or something, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: speak highly of someone or something Перевод: хорошо говорить, отзываться о ком-либо или чем-либо Пример: Everybody speaks highly of the new principal of our school. Все хорошо отзываются о новом директоре нашей школы....
33. Значение идиомы draw on[draw on] {v. phr.} 1. To arrive; approach. As midnight drew on, the New Year’s Eve party grew louder and louder. 2. To secure funds from a bank or person. Jack kept drawing on his bank account so much that several of his checks bounced....
34. Перевод идиомы speak volumes, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: speak volumes Перевод: говорить красноречивее всяких слов Пример: Your smile speaks volumes about your career. You like it. Твоя улыбка говорит красноречивее всяких слов о твоей карьере. Тебе она нравится....
35. Значение идиомы short[short] See: CAUGHT SHORT, FALL SHORT, FOR SHORT, IN BRIEF or INSHORT, IN SHORT ORDER, IN SHORT SUPPLY, MAKE SHORT WORK OF, RUN SHORT, SELL SHORT, THE LONG AND THE SHORT....
36. Глаголы speak, talk, say, tell в английском языке с примерамиПеред подробным раскрытием данной темы ознакомьтесь с переводом » этих глаголов. To speak — говорить; разговаривать to talk — говорить, разговаривать, вести беседу to say — говорить; сказать, произносить to tell — говорить, рассказывать Как вы видите, все эти глаголы имеют очень похожий перевод — говорить — однако следует знать некоторые различия в их употреблении. ... Читать далее...
37. WANT TO BE AN ASTRONAUT? LEARN HOW TO SPEAK RUSSIANA fire breaks out on the International Space Station while the orbiting complex is over Russian mission control. How, as an English-speaking astronaut, would you keep up with instructions? The answer is years of Russian training. In between time in simulators, jet airplanes and underwater, neophyte astronauts spend hours learning to read Cyrillic characters and ... Читать далее...
38. Синонимы к слову «говорить» (to speak), лексика по темеTo say – сказать To tell – рассказывать To talk – разговаривать To speak – говорить To retell – пересказывать To chat – болтать To add – добавить To ask – спрашивать To answer – ответить To communicate (to intercommunicate) – общаться To converse – общаться To socialize – общаться To discuss – обсуждать To ... Читать далее...
39. At the exam short story — На экзаменеFibby and Elivie were the best friends and it seemed that nothing could overshadow their relations. Who could imagine that they would become enemies for the rest of their life? It was lovely winter day when Fibby and Elivie came to pass their exam. It was the day when everything went into pieces in their ... Читать далее...
40. Значение идиомы talk down[talk down] {v.} 1. To make silent by talking louder orlonger. Sue tried to give her ideas, but the other girls talked herdown. Compare: SHOUT DOWN. To use words or ideas that are tooeasy. The speaker talked down to the students, and they werebored....