Значение идиомы state-of-the-art

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1. Значение идиомы up-to-date[up-to-date] {adj.} Modern; contemporary; the latest that technologycan offer. «I want an up-to-date dictionary of American idioms,»Mr. Lee said, «that has all the latest Americanisms in it.» Contrast:STATE-OF-THE-ART....
2. Значение идиомы worth one’s salt[worth one’s salt] {adj. phr.} Being a good worker, or a productiveperson; worth what you cost. Mr. Brown showed that he was worth hissalt as a salesman when he got the highest sales record for the year. — Often used with «not» or «hardly». When the basketball team didso poorly, people felt that the coach ... Читать далее...
3. Значение идиомы lie in state[lie in state] {v. phr.} Of a dead person: To lie in a place ofhonor, usually in an open coffin, and be seen by the public beforeburial. When the president died, thousands of people saw his bodylying in state....
4. Перевод слова stateState — состояние, положение; государственный Перевод слова State service — государственная служба state boundary — государственная граница state of decay — состояние упадка state of war — состояние войны Water exists in three States: liquid, gaseous, and solid. Вода существует в трех состояниях: жидком, газообразном и твердом. What a State you are in! В каком ... Читать далее...
5. A state-of-the-art watchA cowboy walks into a bar and takes a seat next to a very attractive woman. He gives her a quick glance then causally looks at his watch for a moment. The woman notices this and asks, «Is your date running late?» «No», he replies,»I just got this state-of the-art watch, and I was just ... Читать далее...
6. Значение идиомы more or less[more or less] {adv. phr.} 1. Somewhat; rather; mostly; fairly. Earl made some mistakes on the test, but his answers were more orless right. Ed is more or less intelligent. Betty believesmore or less in fairies. Compare: IN A WAY. 2. About; nearly; notexactly, but almost. The new building cost more or less what thebuilder ... Читать далее...
7. Значение идиомы game is not worth the candle[game is not worth the candle] {literary} What is being done is notworth the trouble or cost; the gain is not worth the effort. Idon’t want to walk so far on such a hot day. The game is not worth thecandle....
8. Перевод слова advancedAdvanced — передовой, современный, продвинутый Перевод слова Advanced chemistry — высшая химия the advanced price of grain — увеличенная цена на зерновые advanced instruction — обучение на продвинутом этапе Coal Advanced. Цена на уголь повысилась. Advanced Research Projects Agency Управление перспективных исследований Примеры из жизни Существует общепринятая шкала оценки уровня владения английским языком, где Advanced ... Читать далее...
9. Значение идиомы worth[worth] See: BIRD IN THE HAND IS WORTH TWO IN THE BUSH, FOR ALL ONEIS WORTH, GAME IS NOT WORTH THE CANDLE, NOT WORTH A TINKER’S DAMN, WORTH A CENT....
10. Значение идиомы pay one’s way[pay one’s way] {v. phr.} 1. To pay in cash or labor for yourexpenses. He paid his way by acting as a guide. 2. To beprofitable; earn as much as you cost someone; be valuable to anemployer; to yield a return above expenses. The bigger truck paidits way from the start. We had to offer ... Читать далее...
11. Значение идиомы to date[to date] {adv.} or {adj. phr.} Up to the present time; until now. To date twenty students have been accepted into the school. Thepolice have not found the runaway to date. Jim is shoveling snowto earn money, but his earnings to date are small. Syn.: SO FAR....
12. Значение идиомы make a name for oneself[make a name for oneself] {v. phr.} To become recognized in a fieldof endeavor; become a celebrity. Joe has worked so hard at soybeantrading that he made quite a name for himself as a trader. Billhas made a name for himself both as a pianist and as a composer....
13. 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....
14. Идеальное государство/ Ideal StateНа английском языке Перевод на русский язык Ideal State Идеальное государство Throughout history, people have always tried to establish an ideal world, where everyone could live in happiness, fairness and equality. Many great philosophers have worked on this question. They tried to find out what the ideal state is. They even created utopian societies for ... Читать далее...
15. Значение идиомы not worth a tinker’s damn[not worth a tinker’s damn] or not [worth a tinker’s dam] {adj. phr.}, {informal} Not worth anything; valueless. As a bricklayer hewas not worth a tinker’s damn. I am not familiar with the subjectso my opinion would not be worth a tinker’s dam....
16. A state trooper pulled a car overA state trooper pulled a car over and told the man driving that he was going 50 mph in a 40 mph zone. «I was only going 40!» the driver protested. «Not according to my radar,» the trooper said. «Yes, I was!» the man shouted back. «No you weren’t!» the trooper said. With that, the ... Читать далее...
17. Giving Opinions in a MeetingI was in a department meeting and our manager was asking for our Feedback on improving our product. I had a few ideas and I wanted To get them across, but one of my Colleagues was Giving me a hard time. Marcelo: In my opinion, I think that we need to look at the question ... Читать далее...
18. Перевод слова costCost — цена, стоимость Перевод слова At cost value — по себестоимости saving in cost — экономия затрат to cost smb. dear — дорого обходиться кому-л. How much does it Cost per kilo? Сколько стоит килограмм? It Cost three dollars. Это стоит три доллара. This mistake Cost him his job. Эта ошибка стоила ему работы....
19. A man in a state of excessive inebriationA man in a state of excessive inebriation rolled up at a fairground rifle range booth and threw down the necessary money. The booth operator at first refused to let him have a turn, considering that his inebriated state would endanger the public. But the drunk insisted and was given a gun. He aimed unsteadily ... Читать далее...
20. Some time ago Mr. Clinton was hosting a state dinnerSome time ago Mr. Clinton was hosting a state dinner when at the last minute his regular cook took ill and they had to get a replacement at short notice. The fellow arrived and turned out to be a very grubby looking man named Jon. The President voiced his concerns to his chief of staff ... Читать далее...
21. Перевод слова personalPersonal — личный, персональный Перевод слова Personal opinion — личное мнение personal needs — личные потребности to become personal — переходить на личности personal charm — личное обаяние personal computer — персональный компьютер She hired a Personal trainer. Она наняла личного тренера. He quit for Personal reasons. Он уволился по личным причинам. Don’t pry into ... Читать далее...
22. THE STATE OF THE UNION ADDRESS. THAT PRESIDENT CLINTON SHOULD HAVE GIVEN«Members of Congress…People of America….I banged her. I banged her like a cheap gong. Which is not news, folks, because if you think Monica Lewinsky was the only skin flute player in my orchestra, you haven’t been paying attention. The only babes in D. C. I haven’t tried to do are the First Lady, Reno, ... Читать далее...
23. Перевод идиомы up-to-date / up to date, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: up-to-date / up to date Перевод: современный, отвечающий последним требованиям Пример: The kitchen in our apartment is not up-to-date at all. Кухня в нашей квартире совсем не современная....
24. Значение идиомы or so[or so] {adv.} About; or a little more. Mr. Brown will be backin a day or so. The book cost $5 or so. There will be twentyor so people at the party. Compare: MORE OR LESS....
25. Перевод идиомы put a stop to something / put an end to something, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: put a stop to something / put an end to something Перевод: положить чему-либо конец Пример: The company is trying to put an end to the personal use of computers during office hours. Компания пытается положить конец использованию компьютеров в личных целях в рабочее время....
26. Значение идиомы pretty penny[pretty penny] {n. phr.} A large amount of money. Their newhouse is so big and modern that we’re sure it must have cost them apretty penny....
27. Перевод слова advanceAdvance — продвижение, прогресс, успех Перевод слова To advance interests — содействовать кому-л., чьим-л. интересам to advance a new plan — выдвинуть новый план advance the hour-hand — передвигать часовую стрелку вперед He was Advanced to the rank of corporal. Его повысили до звания капрала. They Advanced the date of their arrival. Они перенесли дату ... Читать далее...
28. These two men were cellmates at state penitentiary forThese two men were cellmates at state penitentiary for nine years. One day Larry said to Joe, «You know man its been a long time since we had some sex so you oughta let me fuck you.» Joe replied. «Are you crazy?!!» Larry went on to say, «I promise you that it won’t hurt and ... Читать далее...
29. Значение идиомы blind date[blind date] {n.} An engagement or date arranged by friends for people who have not previously known one another. A blind date can be a huge success, or a big disappointment....
30. Значение идиомы lead one a merry dance[lead one a merry dance] {v. phr.} To cause someone unusualdiscomfort or expense; tire someone by causing one to overdo. Withher personal extravagances and constant social activities that cost afortune, Carol led her husband a merry dance....
31. Значение идиомы keep abreast someone[keep abreast someone] or [something] {v. phr.} To be informedof the latest developments. It is difficult to keep abreast of allthe various wars that are being waged on planet Earth. Compare: KEEPSTEP WITH....
32. Значение идиомы worth a cent[worth a cent] {adj. phr.} Worth anything; of any value. — Used innegative, interrogative, and conditional sentences. The book wasold and it was not worth a cent....
33. Значение идиомы pull date[pull date] {n.}, {informal} The date stamped on baked goods, dairyproducts, or other perishable foods indicating the last day on whichthey may be sold before they must be removed from the shelves in aretail store. This pie is way past the pull date — small wonderit’s rotten....
34. State of Kentucky 12th Grade Reading TestState of Kentucky 12th Grade Reading Test TEST #1 TEST #2 TEST #3 TEST #4 MR Ducks MR Snakes MR Farmers MR Mice MR Knot MR Knot MR Knot MR Knot SAR SAR SAR SAR CM Wangs CM BDI’s CMMT Pockets CMEDBD Feet LIB LIB LIB LIB MR Ducks MR Snakes MR Farmers MR Mice...
35. Перевод идиомы at the latest, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: at the latest Перевод: самое позднее; не позднее, чем Пример: The tour will start at noon at the latest. Тур начнется не позднее, чем в полдень....
36. Значение идиомы half-baked[half-baked] {adj.}, {informal} Not thought out or studiedthoroughly; not worth considering or accepting. We wish Tom wouldnot take our time at meetings to offer his half-baked ideas. Wecannot afford to put the government in the hands of people withhalf-baked plans....
37. Jones is driving past the state mental hospitalJones is driving past the state mental hospital when his left rear tire suffers a flat. While Jones is changing the tire, another car goes by, running over the hub cap in which Jones was keeping the lug nuts. the nuts are all knocked into a nearby storm drain. Jones is at a loss for ... Читать далее...
38. Значение идиомы cost a bomb[cost a bomb] or [an arm and a leg] {v. phr.} To be extremely expensive. My new house has cost us an arm and a leg and we’re almost broke....
39. Перевод слова worthWorth — значение, ценность, стоимость Перевод слова To be of no worth — не иметь никакой ценности, быть никуда не годным a man of worth — достойный человек not worth a stiver — гроша не стоит This play is Worth seeing. Эту пьесу стоит посмотреть. He is Worth over a million. Его состояние больше миллиона. ... Читать далее...
40. The British Education System. State Education in Britain. — Система образования в Великобритании. Государственное образованиеAll state schools in Britain are free, and schools provide their pupils with books and equipment for their studies. Nine million children attend 35.000 schools in Britain. Education is compulsory from 5 till 16 years. Parents can choose to send their children to a nursery school or a pre-school playgroup to prepare them for the ... Читать далее...