Значение идиомы sum total

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1. Перевод слова totalTotal — общий, итог, сумма; абсолютный, полный Перевод слова The total number of persons — общее число людей the grand total — общий итог total absurdity — абсолютная нелепость total disappearance — полное исчезновение The car was a Total wreck. Автомобиль был полностью разбит. The jobless Total is around 4 million. Общее количество безработных — ... Читать далее...
2. Значение идиомы out-of-pocket expenses[out-of-pocket expenses] {n. phr.} Expenses one has to pay foroneself, not the company that sends one on a given assignment, such astips for waiters, cab drivers, etc. Luckily, my out-of-pocketexpenses didn’t amount to more than $15....
3. Значение идиомы last leg[last leg] {n. phr.} 1. Final stages of physical weakness beforedying. The poor old man was on his last leg in the nursing home. 2. The final stage of a journey. The last leg of ourround-the-world trip was Paris to Chicago. See: LAST LAP....
4. Значение идиомы pad the bill[pad the bill] {v. phr.} To add false expenses to a bill; make abill larger than it really was. The salesman padded the bill forhis traveling expenses by exaggerating his food expenses....
5. Значение идиомы last lap[last lap] {n. phr.} The final stage. Although the trip had beenvery interesting, we were glad that we were on the last lap of ourtiring journey. See: LAST LEG....
6. Значение идиомы figure in[figure in] {v.} 1. {informal} To add to a total; remember to putdown in figures. We figured in the travel expenses but forgot thecost of meals. 2. To have a part in; be partly responsible for. Joe figured in all our touchdowns. Mary’s good grades figured inher choice as class president....
7. Значение идиомы cut to the bone[cut to the bone] {v. phr.} To make the least or smallest possible amount; reduce severely; leave out everything extra or unnecessary from. Father cut Jane’s allowance to the bone for disobeying him. When father lost his job, our living expenses had to be cut to the bone....
8. Значение идиомы add up to[add up to] {v.} 1. To make a total of; amount to. The bill added up to $12.95. 2. {informal} To mean; result in. The rain, the mosquitoes, and the heat added up to a spoiled vacation....
9. Перевод слова finalFinal — завершающий, заключительный, конечный Перевод слова The final day of the term — последний день занятий the final chapter — заключительная глава this battle was final — эта битва оказалась решающей is that final? — это окончательно? He coasted through his Final exams. Он без труда сдал выпускные экзамены. You need to tackle the ... Читать далее...
10. Значение идиомы lump sum[lump sum] {n.} The complete amount; a total agreed upon and to bepaid at one time. The case was settled out of court with theplaintiff receiving a lump sum of half a million dollars for damages....
11. Фразовый глагол add up to — перевод и значение, пример использованияФразовый глагол: add up to Перевод: соответствовать, равняться какой-либо сумме Пример: The total expenses added up to $470.00. Общие расходы составили 470 долларов....
12. Значение идиомы as to[as to] {prep.} 1. In connection with; about; regarding. There is no doubt as to his honesty. As to your final grade, that depends on your final examination. Syn.: WITH RESPECT TO. 2. According to; following; going by. They sorted the eggs as to size and color....
13. Значение идиомы bad trip[bad trip] {n.}, {slang}, {also used colloquially} A disturbing or frightening experience, such as terrifying hallucinations, while under the influence of drugs; hence, by colloquial extension any bad experience in general. Why’s John’s face so distorted? — He had a bad trip. How was your math exam? — Don’t mention it; it was a bad ... Читать далее...
14. Значение идиомы showdown[showdown] {n.} A final challenge or confrontation during whichboth sides have to use all of their resources. You cannot know acountry’s military strength until a final showdown occurs....
15. Значение идиомы round trip[round trip] {n.} A return trip; passage to a place and back. The ticket agent explained that a ticket for a round trip to Hawaiiat certain times of the year may cost less than a one-way ticketduring the high season....
16. The bank manager was in the final stages of hiringThe bank manager was in the final stages of hiring a cashierand was down to two final applicants — one of which would get the job. The first one interviewed was from a small college in upstate New York. A nice young man, but a bit timid. Then he called for the second man, «Jim ... Читать далее...
17. Значение идиомы to the tune of[to the tune of] {adv. phr.}, {informal} To the amount or extentof; in the amount of. He had to pay to the tune of fifty dollarsfor seeing how fast the car would go. When she left the race trackshe had profited to the tune of ten dollars....
18. Перевод слова amountAmount — величина, количество Перевод слова Amount of business — торговый оборот amount of housing — жилищный фонд fair amount — изрядное количество The bill Amounts to £40. Счет составляет сумму в 40 фунтов стерлингов. What is the Amount of this? Сколько это составляет? This Amounts to a refusal. Это равносильно отказу....
19. Перевод идиомы take a trip, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: take a trip Перевод: отправиться в поездку, путешествие Пример: We plan to take a trip to Italy in November. Мы собираемся отправиться в Италию в ноябре....
20. Перевод слова tripTrip — поездка, путешествие, экскурсия Перевод слова Pleasure trip — увеселительная поездка business trip — деловая поездка, командировка to arrange a trip — организовать поездку He Trips every weekend. Он устраивает экскурсии каждые выходные. We decided to delay the Trip. Мы решили отложить поездку. Our Trip was smooth and uneventful. Наша поездка прошла гладко, без ... Читать далее...
21. Значение идиомы the three R’s[the three R’s] {n. phr.} riting, reading, and rithmetic, thethree basic skills of an elementary education. Barry has completedthe three R’s, but otherwise he has had little formal education....
22. Значение идиомы trip up[trip up] {v.} 1. To make unsteady on the feet; cause tomiss a step, stumble, or fall. A root tripped Billy up while he wasrunning in the woods, and he fell and hurt his ankle. 2. To cause to make a mistake. The teacher asked tricky questions inthe test to trip up students who were ... Читать далее...
23. Перевод слова educationEducation — образование, обучение, воспитание Перевод слова The education of the will — воспитание воли all-round education — разностороннее образование compulsory education — обязательное обучение He had a quality Education. У него было достойное образование. Long live free Education! Да здравствует бесплатное образование! Modern Education is all cram. Современное образование порождает лишь кашу в голове. ... Читать далее...
24. Значение идиомы higher education[higher education] {n.} Schooling after graduation from highschool, especially in a college or university. Tom plans to get hishigher education at the state university....
25. Значение идиомы in short supply[in short supply] {adj. phr.} Not enough; in too small a quantityor amount; in less than the amount or number needed. The cookiesare in short supply, so don’t eat them all up. We have five peopleand only four beds, so the beds are in short supply....
26. Значение идиомы sell off[sell off] {v. phr.} To liquidate one’s holdings of certain setitems. The retired professor had to sell off his rare butterflycollection to meet his health expenses....
27. Значение идиомы sit on a bomb[sit on a bomb] or [bombshell] {v. phr.}, {informal} To be inpossession of anything that is potentially disastrous or dangerous. The finance department will be sitting on a bomb unless it finds away to cut overhead expenses....
28. Значение идиомы foot the bill[foot the bill] {v. phr.} To cover the expenses of; pay forsomething. The bride’s father footed two-thirds of the bill for hixdaughter’s wedding. Compare: PICK UP THE TAB....
29. Значение идиомы overhead[overhead] {n.} Expenses incurred in the upkeep of one’s plant andpremises, employees’ salaries, etc., which are not due to the cost ofindividual items or products. «Our overhead is killing us!» theused car lot owner complained. «We have to move to a cheaper place.»...
30. Значение идиомы within reason[within reason] {adv.} or {adj. phr.} Within the limits of goodsense; in reasonable control or check; moderate. I want you to havea good time tonight, within reason. If Tom wants to go to thefair, he must keep his expenses within reason. Jean’s plans arequite within reason....
31. 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...
32. Students miss a finalIntroductory Chemistry was taught at Duke University for many years by professor Bonk. One year, two guys took the class and did pretty well on all the quizzes and mid-terms — so much so that going into the final, they each had a solid A. These two friends were so confident going into the final ... Читать далее...
33. Get marriedJohnny (age 8) comes into the house for dinner after playing outside all afternoon. His parents ask him what he did today. He says that he played baseball and then he proposed to Betty (age 7) the next door neighbor. They are going to get married. His parents think this is cute, and they don’t ... Читать далее...
34. Education in Australia — Образование в АвстралииThere exists a centralized national system of education in Australia. The top of this system is the Federal Ministry of Education. But there are still many differences in the structure and the curricula of schools in different states. There exist two types of schools in the country: state schools and private schools. Tuition in state ... Читать далее...
35. Перевод слова reimbursementReimbursement — возмещение, покрытие Перевод слова Reimbursement of injured person — возмещение ущерба потерпевшему state reimbursement — государственная компенсация cash reimbursement — возврат наличных денег cost reimbursement contract — контракт с возмещением издержек He received Reimbursement for his travel expenses. Он получил компенсацию за дорожные расходы. He requested Reimbursement of $7 for incidental expenses. Он ... Читать далее...
36. Перевод слова expenseExpense — затрата, расход, издержки Перевод слова At one’s own expense — за свой счет, на свои средства running expenses — эксплуатационные затраты to get a salary and expenses — получать жалованье и возмещение расходов This adds to the Expense. Это увеличивает расходы. Redecorating the house will be a considerable Expense. Отделка дома заново потребует ... Читать далее...
37. Значение идиомы deadline[deadline] {n.} A final date by which a project, such as a term paper, is due. The deadline for the papers on Shakespeare is November 10....
38. Значение идиомы all-out war[all-out war] {n.} Total war including civilian casualties as opposed to a war that is limited only to armies. Hitler was waging an all-out war when he invaded Poland....
39. Значение идиомы dot the i’s and cross the t’s[dot the i’s and cross the t’s] {v. phr.} To be careful, thorough, and pay close attention to detail. «The best way to get an A on the final exam,» the teacher said, «is for every one to dot the i’s and cross the t’s.» Compare: MIND ONE’S P’S AND Q’S....
40. Значение идиомы up to one’s ears[up to one’s ears] {adv. phr.} Immersed in; covered with. «Around final examination time,» Professor Brown explained, «I amalways up to my ears in work.»...