Значение идиомы spin off

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1. Перевод слова spinSpin — плести, прясть; кружение, вращение Перевод слова A spin of a top — вращение волчка to give a coin a spin — крутануть монету to spin fibers — прясть волокно wool spun by hand — шерсть ручного прядения My head is Spinning. У меня кружится голова. He Spun round at the sound of his ... Читать далее...
2. Значение идиомы spin out[spin out] {v. phr.} 1. To go out of control. The bus spun outon the icy road and fell into the ditch. 2. To make something go outof control. Tom stepped on the brakes so fast that he spun his carout of control and went off the road....
3. Значение идиомы spin a yarn[spin a yarn] {v. phr.} To tell a story of adventure with someexaggeration mixed in; embellish and protract such a tale. UncleFred, who used be a sailor, knows how to spin a fascinating yarn, butdon’t always believe everything he says....
4. Значение идиомы make one’s head spin[make one’s head spin] {v. phr.} To be bewildered; be confused. It makes my head spin to think about the amount of work I still haveto do....
5. Перевод сленгового выражения spin doctor, значение и пример использованияСленговое выражение: spin doctor Перевод: специалист, советник в политике, занимающийся связями с общественностью, и пытающийся повернуть ситуацию в нужное русло, придать событиям нужный окрас (например, путем манипуляции общественного мнения через новости, прессу, и т. п.) Пример: A good spin doctor could have made the incident appear far less damaging. Хороший специалист по связям с прессой ... Читать далее...
6. Значение идиомы spin one’s wheels[spin one’s wheels] {v. phr.} 1. Said of cars stuck in snow or mudwhose wheels are turning without the car moving forward. There wasso much snow on the driveway that my car’s wheels were spinning in itand we couldn’t get going. 2. To exert effort in a job without makingany progress. I’ve been working for ... Читать далее...
7. Значение идиомы out of practice[out of practice] {adj. phr.} Not in proper condition; unable to dosomething well because of lack of practice. The basketball team gotout of practice during the Christmas holidays. Compare: OUT OF SHAPE. Contrast: IN PRACTICE....
8. Перевод слова existenceExistence — жизнь, существование, наличие Перевод слова The existence of civilization — существование цивилизации the existence of a fact — наличие факта to lead a dangerous existence — вести жизнь, полную опасностей He led a rather solitary Existence. Он вел довольно уединенный образ жизни. Dragons have no objective Existence. Драконы не существуют в действительности. They ... Читать далее...
9. Scheduling a Medical AppointmentI needed to make an Appointment with a doctor so I called my Health plan‘s phone number for new Patients. Before I could schedule my appointment, I had to listen to several recorded messages to be Routed to the right medical office. The recording said to Stay on the line for assistance. Clerk: Hello, Western ... Читать далее...
10. Значение идиомы couch doctor[couch doctor] {n.}, {slang}, {colloquial} A psychoanalyst who puts his patients on a couch following the practice established by Sigmund Freud. I didn’t know your husband was a couch doctor, I thought he was a gynecologist!...
11. New scientific theories INew scientific theories 4th RunnerUp— The earth may spin faster on its axis due to deforestation. Just as a figure skater’s rate of spin increases when the arms are brought in close to the body, the cutting of tall trees may cause our planet to spin dangerously fast....
12. RumpelstiltskinOnce there was a miller who was poor, but who had a beautiful daughter. Now it happened that he had to go and speak to the king, and in order to make himself appear important he said to him, «I have a daughter who can spin straw into gold.» The king said to the miller, ... Читать далее...
13. Значение идиомы in practice[in practice ] also [into practice] {adv. phr.} In actual doing. The idea sounds good but will it work in practice? It is easyto say that we will he good. It is harder to put the saying intopractice....
14. Перевод слова medicalMedical — медицинский, врачебный Перевод слова Medical dictionary — медицинский словарь medical facilities — медицинские учреждения medical malpractice — медицинская небрежность He was retired on Medical grounds. Его отправили в отставку по состоянию здоровья. Diseases unwritten in Medical books. Болезни, незафиксированные в медицинских книгах. Before the Medical exam, you must fast. Перед медосмотром вы должны ... Читать далее...
15. Значение идиомы fill in[fill in] {v.} 1. To write words needed in blanks; put in; fill. You should fill in all the blanks on an application for a job. 2.{informal} To tell what you should know. The new boy didn’t knowthe rules so Bob filled him in. The teacher filled in Mary aboutclass work done while she was ... Читать далее...
16. I have a dream to be a doctorВ топике У меня есть мечта – стать врачом, я расскажу о том, почему я хочу получить медицинское образование, стать практикующим врачом и работать в больнице. В нашей семье мой дедушка и моя мама – врачи. Мой дедушка – хирург, он очень внимательно относится к своим пациентам и искренне радуется их выздоровлению. Я его очень ... Читать далее...
17. Значение идиомы fill out[fill out] {v.} 1. To put in what is missing; complete; finish;{especially}, to complete by writing the missing facts in the blank spaces; to write down factswhich are asked for in After Tom passedhis driving test he filled out an application for his driver’slicense. The policeman filled out a report of the accident. 2. Tobecome ... Читать далее...
18. Перевод слова practicePractice — практика, применение; привычка Перевод слова To put into practice — осуществлять, проводить в жизнь international practice — международная практика practice of trade — торговый обычай in practice — на практике, на деле, фактически I cannot be a votary to this Practice. Я не могу быть сторонником этой деятельности. The Practice threatens to become ... Читать далее...
19. Значение идиомы last but not least[last but not least] {adv. phr.} In the last place but not theleast important. Billy will bring sandwiches, Alice will bringcake, Susan will bring cookies, John will bring potato chips, and lastbut not least, Sally will bring the lemonade....
20. Having a Good or Bad Bedside MannerCho: I’m not sure I’m Cut out to be a doctor. Joy: I think you’ll be great. I’ve seen you with Patients and you have a great Bedside manner – not like Gregory. Cho: Why? What’s wrong with his bedside manner? Joy: I’ve seen him with patients and he can be really Callous. For instance, ... Читать далее...
21. Doctor-Patient ConfidentialityDr. Green: Can I Consult you on a case of Medical ethics? Dr. Hause: Sure, I’m not a lawyer, but I can give you my opinion as another doctor. Dr. Green: That’s what I’m looking for, your honest opinion. I have a Patient who has a medical condition that can be Spread to her family, ... Читать далее...
22. Значение идиомы bring to[bring to] {v.} 1. To restore to consciousness; wake from sleep, anesthesia, hypnosis, or fainting. Smelling salts will often bring a fainting person to. Compare: BRING AROUND. 2.To bring a ship or boat to a stop. Reaching the pier, he brought the boat smartly to....
23. There was once an aspiring veterinarian who put himself throughThere was once an aspiring veterinarian who put himself through veterinary school working nights as a taxidermist. Upon graduation, he decided he could combine his two vocations to better serve the needs of his patients and their owners, while doubling his practice and, therefore, his income. He opened his own offices with a shingle on ... Читать далее...
24. Значение идиомы put over[put over] {v.} 1. To wait to a later time; postpone. They putover the meeting to the following Tuesday. Syn.: PUT OFF. 2.{informal} To make a success of; complete. He put over a complexand difficult business deal. Syn.: BRING OFF, PUT ACROSS, SLIP OVER.3. {informal} To practice deception; trick; fool. — Used with «on». George ... Читать далее...
25. Перевод идиомы out of practice, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: out of practice Перевод: быть не в форме; плохо делать что-либо из-за отсутствия практики Пример: I am out of practice and I cannot play the trumpet very well at all. У меня уже давно не было практики и у меня совсем не получается хорошо играть на трубе....
26. Значение идиомы Russian roulette[Russian roulette] {n.} A game of chance in which one bullet isplaced in a revolver, the cartridge cylinder is spun, and the playeraims the gun at his own head and pulls the trigger. Only a foolwould risk playing Russian roulette....
27. An army private went to see the Medical Captain for a newAn army private went to see the Medical Captain for a new pair of glasses. The Captain looked in his book of record and said, «But you just got a new pair last month!» «Yes sir, b.. b.. but I got them b..broken in an accident,» stammered the private. «Accident, what kind of an accident?» ... Читать далее...
28. Значение идиомы bring to pass[bring to pass] {v. phr.}, {informal} To make happen; succeed in causing. By much planning, the mother brought the marriage to pass. The change in the law was slow in coming, and it took a disaster to bring it to pass. Compare: BRING ABOUT, COME TO PASS....
29. Значение идиомы hear the beat[hear the beat] or [see the beat] {v. phr.}, {dialect} To hear ofor to see someone or something better or surpassing. — Usually used innegative or interrogative sentences and often followed by «of». Inever heard the beat! John swam all the way across the river. Did youever hear the beat of it? The juggler spun ... Читать далее...
30. Перевод слова existExist — существовать, жить, иметься Перевод слова Does life exist on Mars? — есть ли жизнь на Марсе? to exist on a salary — жить на зарплату lime exists in many soils — известь встречается во многих почвах Unfortunately, violence still Exists in our life. К сожалению, насилие все еще существует в нашей жизни. Do ... Читать далее...
31. Значение идиомы bring around[bring around] or [bring round] {v.} 1. {informal} To restore to health or consciousness cure. He was quite ill, but good nursing brought him around. Compare: BRING TO. 2. To cause a change in thinking; persuade; convince; make willing. After a good deal of discussion he brought her round to his way of thinking....
32. Значение идиомы in name[in name] {adj.} or {adv. phr.} Having a title, but not reallydoing what someone with the title is expected to do. The old man isa doctor in name only. He does not have patients now. He was thecaptain of the team in name only....
33. Значение идиомы B. Y. O[B. Y. O.] {informal} Bring Your Own. Said of a kind of party where the host or hostess does not provide the drinks or food but people bring their own....
34. Значение идиомы call up[call up] {v.} 1. To make someone think of; bring to mind; remind. The picture of the Capitol called up memories of our class trip. 2. To tell to come. The district attorney called up three witnesses. 3. To bring together for a purpose; bring into action. Jim called up all his strength, pushed past ... Читать далее...
35. Перевод слова bringBring — приносить, привозить Перевод слова Bring me a cup, please! — принеси мне, пожалуйста, чашку! bring to a state of — приводить в какое-л. состояние to bring up a question — ставить вопрос Could you Bring the wine? Не могли бы вы принести вино? Can I Bring my cousin to the dinner? Я могу ... Читать далее...
36. Passing an examThree patients in a mental institution prepare for an examination given by the head psychiatrist. If the patients pass the exam, they will be free to leave the hospital. However, if they fail, the institution will detain them for five years. The doctor takes the three patients to the top of a diving board looking ... Читать далее...
37. Значение идиомы bring to a head[bring to a head] {v. phr.} To cause some activity to reach the point of culmination. Time is running out, gentlemen, so let us bring this discussion to a head....
38. Значение идиомы clay pigeon[clay pigeon] {n.}, {slang}, {informal} 1. A popular target at practice shooting made of clay and roughly resembling a pigeon; an easy target that doesn’t move. All he can shoot is a clay pigeon. 2. A person who, like a clay pigeon in target practice, is immobilized or is in a sensitive position and is ... Читать далее...
39. Howard had felt guilty all day longHoward had felt guilty all day long. No matter how much he tried to forget about it, he couldn’t. The guilt and sense of betrayal was overwhelming. But every once in a while he’d hear that small inner voice trying to reassure him, «Howard. Don’t worry about it. You aren’t the first doctor to sleep ... Читать далее...
40. Значение идиомы go wrong[go wrong] {v. phr.} 1. To fail; go out of order. Something wentwrong with our car and we stalled on the road. 2. To sink into animmoral or criminal existence. In a large city many young people gowrong every year....