Значение идиомы still life

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1. Перевод слова vase Vase – ваза, сосуд Перевод слова Porcellaneous vase – фарфоровая ваза the flowers are in the vase – цветы стоят в вазе cinerary vase – погребальная урна Put the Vase on the shelf. Поставьте эту вазу на полку. The Vase narrows at its top. Ваза сужается к вершине. He smashed the Vase with a hammer. […]...
2. Значение идиомы life [life] See: BETWEEN LIFE AND DEATH, BIG AS LIFE, CAT HAS NINELIVES, CHARMED LIFE, COME ALIVE OT COME TO LIFE, FACTS OF LIFE, FORDEAR LIFE, FOR THE LIFE OF ONE, LEAD A DOG’S LIFE, NIGHT LIFE, NOT ONYOUR LIFE OR ONE’S LIFE, TAKE ONE’S LIFE IN ONE’S HANDS, TIME OF ONE’SLIFE, YOU BET or YOU […]...
3. Значение идиомы paint a gloomy picture [paint a gloomy picture] {v. phr.} To describe something in agloomy, pessimistic way. We are sad because the weather forecasthas painted a gloomy picture for all of next week when we go onvacation....
4. Значение идиомы bed of roses [bed of roses] or [bowl of cherries] {n. phr.} A pleasant easy place, job, or position; an easy life. A coal miner’s job is not a bed of roses. After nine months of school, summer camp seemed a bowl of cherries. Compare: IN CLOVER, LIFE OF RILEY....
5. Значение идиомы charmed life [charmed life] {n.} A life often saved from danger; a life full of lucky escapes. He was in two airplane accidents, but he had a charmed life. During the war a bullet knocked the gun out of his hand, but he had a charmed life....
6. Значение идиомы big as life [big as life] or [large as life] {adj. phr.} 1. or [life-size] The same size as the living person or thing. The statue of Jefferson was big as life. The characters on the screen were life-size. 2. or [big as life and twice as natural] {informal} In person; real and living. I had not seen […]...
7. Перевод слова bowl Bowl – кубок, чаша Перевод слова A bowl of soup – чашка супа salad bowl – салатница sugar bowl – сахарница He upset a Bowl of soup. Он опрокинул миску с супом. Fill the Bowl with sugar. Наполни сахарницу. Mix all the ingredients thoroughly in a large Bowl. Тщательно перемешайте все ингредиенты в большой миске....
8. Значение идиомы dog’s life [dog’s life] {n. phr.} A life of misery, poverty, and unhappiness. Diogenes, the Greek philosopher, lived a dog’s life inside an empty barrel....
9. Значение идиомы not on your life [not on your life] {adv. phr.}, {informal} Certainly not; not ever;not for any reason. – Used for emphasis. I wouldn’t drive a carwith brakes like that – not on your life. Did he thank me for myadvice? Not on your life....
10. Значение идиомы for dear life [for dear life] {adv. phr.} As though afraid of losing your life. He was running for dear life toward town. When the horse began torun, she held on for dear life....
11. Значение идиомы lead a dog’s life [lead a dog’s life] {v. phr.}, {informal} To live a hard life, workhard, and be treated unkindly. A new college student of long agoled a dog’s life....
12. Значение идиомы between life and death [between life and death] {adv. phr.} In danger of dying or being killed; with life or death possible. He held on to the mountain side between life and death while his friends went to get help. The little sick girl lay all night between life and death until her fever was gone....
13. Значение идиомы here and there [here and there] {adv. phr.} 1. In one place and then in another. I looked here and there for my pen, but I didn’t look everywhere. Here and there in the yard little yellow flowers had sprung up. 2.In various directions. We went here and there looking for berries. Compare: HITHER AND THITHER....
14. Значение идиомы all walks of life [all walks of life] {n. phr.} All socioeconomic groups; all professions and lines of work. A good teacher has to be able to communicate with students from all walks of life. A clever politician doesn’t alienate people from any walk of life....
15. Значение идиомы within an inch of one’s life [within an inch of one’s life] {adv. phr.} Until you are almostdead; near to dying. The bear clawed the hunter within an inch ofhis life. Often used after “to”. The prize fighter was beaten towithin an inch of his life....
16. Значение идиомы of one’s life [of one’s life] {adj. phr.} The best or worst; greatest. – Usuallydescribing a time or effort. At Disneyland, Tommy had the time ofhis life. His race for the presidency was the political fight ofhis life....
17. Значение идиомы life of Riley [life of Riley] {n. phr.}, {informal} A soft easy life; pleasant orrich way of living. He’s living the life of Riley. He doesn’t haveto work anymore. Compare: BED OF ROSES, IN CLOVER, LIVE HIGH OFF THEHOG....
18. Значение идиомы facts of life [facts of life] {n. phr.} 1. The truth which we should know aboutsex, marriage, and births. His father told him the facts of lifewhen he was old enough. 2. The truths one learns about people andtheir good and bad habits of life, work or play. As a cub reporterhe would learn the facts of life […]...
19. Значение идиомы goldfish bowl [goldfish bowl] {n.}, {slang}, {informal} 1. A situation in whichit is not possible to keep things secret for any length of time. Washington Society is a goldfish bowl. 2. An apartment or place thatprovides no privacy for its occupant, e. g., an office that has toomany windows. Joe’s office is a goldfish bowl, that’s why […]...
20. Значение идиомы take one’s life in one’s hands [take one’s life in one’s hands] {v. phr.} To face great danger ortake great risk. Driving that car with those worn tires would betaking your life in your hands. He took his life in his hands whenhe tried to capture the wild horse....
21. Christmas Cookie Ingredients 1 cup water 1 tsp. baking soda 1 cup sugar 1 tsp. salt 1 cup brown sugar lemon juice 4 large eggs 1 cup nuts 2 cups dried fruit 1 bottle Absolute vodka Sample the Absolute to check quality. Take a large bowl. Check the Absolute again, to be sure it is of the highest […]...
22. Значение идиомы time of one’s life [time of one’s life] {n. phr.} A very happy or wonderful time. John had the time of his life at the party. I could see that shewas having the time of her life....
23. Перевод слова picture Picture – картина, рисунок, изображение Перевод слова Picture book – иллюстрированная книга to draw a grim picture – нарисовать мрачную картину famous picture – знаменитая картина She is just a Picture. Она прямо как с картинки. You have Pictured her very vividly. Вы очень живо нарисовали ее. The Picture hung askew. Картина висела криво. Примеры […]...
24. Перевод слова yellow Yellow – желтый, золотистый; трусливый Перевод слова Yellow jersey – желтая майка лидера yellow journalism – желтая пресса light yellow – бледно-желтый tiny tot with yellow hair – малыш с золотистыми волосами He has a Yellow streak in him. Он трусоват. Yellow leaves floated down. Желтые листья плыли вниз по течению. Yellow doesn’t suit me […]...
25. Значение идиомы lay down one’s life [lay down one’s life] {v. phr.} To sacrifice one’s life for a causeor person; suffer martyrdom. The early Christians often laid downtheir lives for their faith....
26. Значение идиомы walk of life [walk of life] {n. phr.} Way of living; manner in which peoplelive. Many rich people have yachts; people in their walk of lifecan afford them. The banker did not want his son to marry a girlin a different walk of life. People from every walk of life enjoytelevision. Compare: THE TRACKS....
27. Stacey makes a new friend at school and invites her Stacey makes a new friend at school and invites her home for the first time. Stacey excuses herself to fetch her Mom and introduce her new friend. As her friend is standing in the living room next to the fireplace, she picks up the attractive vase on the mantle. When Stacey returns with her mother, […]...
28. Значение идиомы the picture [the picture] {n.} The way things are or were; the facts aboutsomething; the situation; what happened or happens. Where doesSusan come into the picture. When you are looking for a job youreducation enters into the picture. Old Mr. Brown is out of thepicture now and his son runs the store. After the fight on theplayground, […]...
29. Значение идиомы life of the party [life of the party] {n. phr.} A person who makes things enjoyableor interesting for a group of people. Bill is the life of the partyat school. He is always making us laugh....
30. Перевод идиомы life of Riley, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: life of Riley Идиома: life of Riley разг. Перевод: беззаботная, легкая, райская жизнь Пример: My father has been leading the life of Riley since he retired from his job. Мой отец ведет беззаботную жизнь с тех пор, как ушел на пенсию с работы....
31. Значение идиомы That’s the story of my life [That’s the story of my life…] Usually spoken when something goeswrong. I spent seven years writing a novel, but no publisher wantsto accept it. That’s the story of my life....
32. Значение идиомы in the prime of life [in the prime of life] {adv. phr.} At the peak of one’s creativeabilities; during the most productive years. Poor John lost his jobdue to restructuring when he was in the prime of his life....
33. Перевод идиомы run for one’s life, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: run for one’s life Перевод: убегать, спасаться, чтобы выжить Пример: I ran for my life when I met the bear on the camping trip. Я спасся бегом, когда во время похода встретил медведя....
34. The fruit cake recipie You’ll need the following: a cup of water, a cup of sugar, four large eggs, two cups of dried fruit, a teaspoon of baking soda, a teaspoon of salt, a cup of brown sugar, lemon juice, nuts, and a bottle of whisky. Sample the whisky to check for quality. Take a large bowl. Check the […]...
35. Перевод идиомы get the shock of one’s life, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: get the shock of one’s life Перевод: испытать сильнейший шок, удивление Пример: I got the shock of my life when I saw my teacher on TV. Я был крайне потрясен, когда увидел своего учителя по телевизору....
36. Значение идиомы new lease on life [new lease on life] {n. phr.} A new chance to live; an improvedmanner of living. After his illness and his retirement, living inHawaii was a new lease on life....
37. Перевод слова describe Describe – описывать, характеризовать Перевод слова To describe a person – описать человека to describe one’s purposes – изложить свои намерения to describe a circle – описать окружность Please Describe what happened next. Пожалуйста, опишите, что произошло дальше. The witness wasn’t able to Describe the robber. Свидетель не смог описать грабителя. The prisoner Described himself […]...
38. Перевод идиомы for the life of one, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: for the life of one Перевод: хоть убей, как бы ни старался Пример: For the life of me I could not remember where I put my house keys. Хоть убей, я не помню, куда я положил ключи от дома....
39. Перевод идиомы never in one’s life, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: never in one’s life Перевод: что-либо, что никогда не происходило в жизни кого-либо Пример: I have never in my life seen such a strange person. Никогда в своей жизни я не видел такого странного человека....
40. Перевод идиомы the time of one’s life, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: the time of one’s life Перевод: очень хорошее время Пример: My cousin had the time of her life when she went to Rome last summer. Когда прошлым летом моя двоюродная сестра ездила в Рим, это было лучшее время в ее жизни....