Значение идиомы stand on ceremony

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1. Перевод слова ceremonyCeremony – церемония, торжество Перевод слова Without ceremony – запросто, без церемоний wedding ceremony – обряд бракосочетания formal ceremony – официальная церемония The Ceremony is about to begin. Церемония вот-вот начнется. He disposed of it without Ceremony. Он распоряжался без церемоний. The Ceremony was of short duration. Церемония была короткой. Интересные факты Свадьба (Ceremony) – […]...
2. Значение идиомы leg to stand on[leg to stand on] {n. phr.} A firm foundation of facts; facts tosupport your claim. – Usually used in the negative. Jerry’sanswering speech left his opponent without a leg to stand on. Amossued for damages, but did not have a leg to stand on....
3. Значение идиомы stand up and be counted[stand up and be counted] {v. phr.} To be willing to say what youthink in public; let people know that you are for or againstsomething. The equal rights movement needs people who are willingto stand up and be counted. If you disagree with the group, youshould be ready to stand up and be counted....
4. Значение идиомы stand by[stand by] {v.} 1. To be close beside or near. Mary could nottell Jane the secret with her little brother standing by. Wouldyou just stand by and watch the big boys beat your little brother? 2.To be near, waiting to do something when needed. The policeman inthe patrol car radioed the station about the robbery, […]...
5. Значение идиомы stand for[stand for] {v.} 1. To be a sign of; make you think of; mean. The letters “U. S. A.” stand for “United States of America.” Thewritten sign “=” in an arithmetic problem stands for “equals.” Ourflag stands for our country. The owl stands for wisdom. 2. Tospeak in favor of something, or show that you […]...
6. Значение идиомы stand the gaff[stand the gaff] {v. phr.}, {informal} To stand rough treatment; dowell in spite of great physical or mental hardship. An athlete mustlearn to stand the gaff. No person running for office gets farunless he can stand the gaff. Compare: HOLD OUT 2, STICK OUT 2....
7. Значение идиомы make a stand[make a stand] {v. phr.} 1. To take a firm position on an issue. He keeps talking about politics hut he never makes a stand for whathe believes in. 2. To take up a defensive position against the enemy. The retreating troops decided to make a stand by the river. Contrast: LAST DITCH, LAST STAND....
8. Значение идиомы stand over[stand over] {v.} 1. To watch closely; keep checking all the time. Ted’s mother had to stand over him to get him to do his homework. 2. To be held over for later action; be postponed; wait. Thecommittee decided to let the proposal stand over until its nextmeeting....
9. Значение идиомы stand on one’s own feet[stand on one’s own feet] or [stand on one’s own two feet] {v. phr.} To depend on yourself; do things yourself; earn your own living;be independent. After his father died, John had to stand on his ownfeet and earn his own living. You should learn to stand on yourown two feet....
10. Значение идиомы stand up for[stand up for] or {informal} [stick up for] {v.} To defend againstattack; fight for. John always stands up for his rights. WhenMary was being criticized, Jane stuck up for her. Compare: BACK UP, GO TO BAT FOR, STAND BY, STAND ONE’S GROUND, STICK TO ONE’S GUNS, GOTO BAT FOR....
11. Значение идиомы stand a chance[stand a chance] or [stand a show] {n. phr.} To have a possibilityor opportunity; be likely to do or get something. Fred doesn’tstand a chance of being elected. We stand a good chance of seeingMary at the party....
12. Значение идиомы hair stand on end[hair stand on end] {informal} The hair of your head rises stifflyupwards as a sign or result of great fright or horror. When heheard the strange cry, his hair stood on end. The sight of thedead man made his hair stand on end. Compare: BLOOD RUN COLD, HEARTIN ONE’S MOUTH, HEART STAND STILL, JUMP OUT […]...
13. Значение идиомы stand in for[stand in for] {v. phr.} To substitute for someone. The famousbrain surgeon was called out of town so his assistant had to stand infor him during the operation....
14. Значение идиомы stand up to[stand up to] {v.} To meet with courage. Mary stood up to thesnarling dog that leaped toward her. A soldier must stand up todanger....
15. Значение идиомы not a leg to stand on[not a leg to stand on] {n. phr.}, {informal} No good proof orexcuse; no good evidence or defense to offer. The man with a gunand $300 in his pocket was accused of robbing an oil station. He didnot have a leg to stand on....
16. Значение идиомы stand pat[stand pat] {v.}, {informal} To be satisfied with things and beagainst a change. Bill had made up his mind on the question andwhen his friends tried to change his mind, he stood pat. Compare:STAND ONE’S GROUND....
17. Значение идиомы race to stand still[race to stand still] {v. phr.} To be so far behind in one’s workthat one must exert an effort similar to that needed to win a race inorder simply not to fall even further behind. “Could you reviewthis book for us, Professor Brown?” the editor asked. “Unfortunately, no,” the professor answered. “I’m so behind in […]...
18. Фразовый глагол stand for (2) – перевод и значение, пример использованияФразовый глагол: stand for (2) Перевод: терпеть, выносить Пример: I won’t stand for people criticizing me. Я не выношу, когда люди осуждают меня....
19. Значение идиомы stand one in good stead[stand one in good stead] {v. phr.} To be helpful or useful to. A boy scout knife will stand you in good stead when you do not haveother tools. Julia knew how to typewrite, and that stood her ingood stead when she looked for a job....
20. Перевод слова formalFormal – формальный, строгий, официальный Перевод слова Formal ceremony – официальная церемония formal corollary – формальное следствие formal garb – строгая, официальная одежда He is always Formal with his colleagues. Он всегда держится с коллегами официально. Whatever there was of unnatural or Formal, is now banished from the English garden. Все, что было искусственно и […]...
21. Значение идиомы stand up[stand up] {v.} 1. To rise to a standing position; get up on yourfeet. A gentleman stands up when a lady enters a room. 2. To bestrong enough to use hard or for a long time. A rocket must bebuilt strongly to stand up under the blast-off. The old car hasalready stood up for twenty […]...
22. Значение идиомы heart stand still[heart stand still] {v. phr.} To be very frightened or worried. Johnny’s heart stood still when he saw his dog run into the street infront of a car. Everybody’s heart stood still when the Presidentannounced that war was declared. Compare: HAIR STAND ON END....
23. Перевод идиомы can’t stand someone or something / can’t stomach someone or something, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: can’t stand someone or something / can’t stomach someone or something Перевод: не выносить кого-либо или что-либо Пример: My uncle cannot stand his daughter’s boyfriend. Мой дядя не выносит молодого человека своей дочери....
24. Значение идиомы goal line stand[goal line stand] {n.} A strong defensive effort right in front ofthe goal line. A goal line stand by the home team held the visitorson the two-yard line....
25. Перевод слова standStand – стоять, вставать; стойка, подставка Перевод слова Coat-and-hat stand – стоячая вешалка umbrella stand – подставка для зонтов to stand on tiptoe – стоять на цыпочках to stand on the fence – занимать выжидательную позицию He made a sudden Stand. Он внезапно остановился She Stood in the doorway. Она стояла в дверях. He is […]...
26. Перевод идиомы stand corrected, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: stand corrected Перевод: признать ошибку, осознать справедливость (замечания, и т. п.) Пример: I was forced to stand corrected when I made a mistake about the time of the train. Мне пришлось сказать, что я был не прав, когда я ошибся со временем прибытия поезда....
27. Перевод идиомы take a stand (on something), значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: take a stand (on something) Перевод: стать на какую-либо точку зрения по поводу чего-либо Пример: The politician was forced to take a stand on the tax issue. Политик был вынужден принять четкую позицию по поводу налогового вопроса....
28. Перевод идиомы not have a leg to stand on, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: not have a leg to stand on Перевод: не иметь поддержки, не иметь обоснований для своей позиции, не иметь шансов доказать что-либо Пример: I haven’t even got the receipt to prove where I bought it, so I don’t have a leg to stand on. У меня даже нет чека, чтобы доказать, где я его […]...
29. Formality and informality in British Society – Формальности и неформальности в британском общствеTouring around Britain involves observing various formal ceremonies, so the tourists get an impression that the British are generally formal in their day-to-day behaviour. But it is not true. Everything depends on whether the person is playing a public role or a private one. When people are on duty they have to obey some strict […]...
30. A Graduation CeremonyRafael: They’re playing Pomp and Circumstance and the Graduates are Filing in. Do you see your daughter? I don’t see my son. April: No, we’re too far from the field and everybody is wearing a Cap and gown. It’s hard to see who’s who. Rafael: Oh, there’s the Dean and I think that’s the Commencement […]...
31. Значение идиомы stand in awe of[stand in awe of] {v. phr.} To look upon with wonder; feel veryrespectful to. Janet always stands in awe of the superintendent. The soldier stood in awe to his officers....
32. Значение идиомы take a stand[take a stand] {v. phr.} To assert one’s point. of view; declareone’s position. It is time for American society to take a standagainst crime....
33. Перевод идиомы stick to one’s guns / stand by one’s guns, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: stick to one’s guns / stand by one’s guns Идиома: stick to one’s guns / stand by one’s guns разг. Перевод: оставаться при своем мнении; стоять на своем Пример: Our boss is sticking to his guns on his decision to fire the store manager. Наш начальник настаивает на своем решении уволить менеджера магазина....
34. Фразовый глагол stand up for – перевод и значение, пример использованияФразовый глагол: stand up for Перевод: защищать, отстаивать Пример: Every individual must stand up for what they believe in. Каждый человек должен отстаивать то, во что он верит....
35. Значение идиомы stand out[stand out] {v.} 1. To go farther out than a nearby surface;protect. A mole stood out on her cheek. Compare: STICK OUT. 2.To be more noticeable in some way than those around you; be higher, bigger, or better. Fred was very tall and stood out in the crowd. John stood out as a track star....
36. Фразовый глагол stand up to – перевод и значение, пример использованияФразовый глагол: stand up to Перевод: защищаться от, против Пример: I think you should stand up to your older brother and tell him to stop pushing you around. Я считаю, что ты должен противостоять своему старшему брату и сказать ему, чтобы он перестал гонять тебя....
37. Значение идиомы stand to reason[stand to reason] {v. phr.} To seem very likely from the knownfacts. If you have a driver’s license, it stands to reason you candrive. Joe is intelligent and studies hard; it stands to reasonthat he will pass the examination....
38. A little girl was out with her GrandmotherA little girl was out with her Grandmother when they came across a couple of dogs mating on the sidewalk. “What are they doing, Grandma?” asked the little girl. The grandmother was embarrased, so she said, “The dog on top has hurt his paw, and the one underneath is carrying him to the doctor.” They’re […]...
39. Фразовый глагол stand by – перевод и значение, пример использованияФразовый глагол: stand by Перевод: быть наготове и ждать Пример: I need you to stand by and answer the phone when my broker calls. Мне нужно, чтобы ты был наготове и ответил на телефонный звонок, когда позвонит мой брокер....
40. Значение идиомы one-night stand[one-night stand] {n. phr.} 1. A single performance given by atraveling company while on a tour. After they went bankrupt in thebig cities, the traveling jazz quartet played one-night stands in thecountry. 2. A brief affair or sexual encounter. “With AIDS allaround us?” said Jane. “Nobody is having one-night stands anymore.”...