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1. Значение идиомы old country[old country] {n. phr.} Primarily Europe, but also any countryother than the United States where one originally came from. Al’swife was born in Chicago but Al himself is from the old country, Ireland....
2. Перевод слова comparisonComparison — сравнение, сопоставление Перевод слова Basis of comparison — основа для сравнения comparison in time — сравнение во времени scale of comparison — сравнительная шкала Your Comparison is not unapt. Ваше сравнение довольно уместно. This bears no Comparison. Это не выдерживает сравнения. It’s obscene to make such a Comparison. Неприлично делать такое сравнение....
3. Значение идиомы take the fifth[take the fifth] {v. phr.}, {informal} 1. Taking refuge behind theFifth Amendment of the Constitution of the United States whichguarantees any witness the right not to incriminate himself whiletestifying at a trial. Alger Hiss took the Fifth when asked whetherhe was a member of the Communist Party. 2. Not to answer any questionin an informal ... Читать далее...
4. Перевод слова portionPortion — порция, часть, доля Перевод слова Compulsory portion — обязательная доля legal portion — законная доля наследства portion of pudding — порция пудинга A Portion of the land remained unappropriated. Часть земли оставалась без собственника. How much of the farmer’s land was Portioned to his eldest son? Какая часть земли фермера была выделена его ... Читать далее...
5. Перевод слова mildMild — мягкий, снисходительный, кроткий Перевод слова Mild climate — мягкий климат mild criticism — безобидная критика the mildest man alive — самый кроткий человек на свете He is a Mild inoffensive man. Он мягкий, безобидный человек. Draw it Mild! Не преувеличивай!, Не перебарщивай! I saw him placable and Mild. Я видел его в благодушном ... Читать далее...
6. President precedentDifference Between a Bad *President* and a Bad *Precedent* … BAD *PRECEDENT: Tipper: «How does it feel to be the big man, Hon?» Al: «Well Tip, it took 17 lawsuits and 18 months of election recounts, but I’d do it all again.» … BAD *PRESIDENT: Mr. Bush, repeat after me. I do solemnly swear — ... Читать далее...
7. Значение идиомы whitewash something[whitewash something] {v.}, {informal} To explain a major, nationalscandal in soothing official terms so as to assure the public thatthings are under control and there is no need to panic. Many peoplein the United States believe that President Kennedy’s assassinationwas whitewashed by the Warren Commission. See: WHITEWASH....
8. Значение идиомы hands-off[hands-off] {adj.}, {informal} Leaving alone, not interfering;inactive. The United States told the European governments to followa hands-off policy toward Latin America. I did not approve of hisactions, but I have a hands-off rule in personal matters, so I saidnothing....
9. Биография Барака Обамы на английском языке. Biography of Barrack ObamaBarack H. Obama is the 44th President of the United States. His story is the American story — values from the heartland, a middle-class upbringing in a strong family, hard work and education as the means of getting ahead, and the conviction that a life so blessed should be lived in service to others. With ... Читать далее...
10. Значение идиомы open-door policy[open-door policy] {n. phr.} A policy that states that newcomersare welcome to join the company, firm, or country in question. During the nineteenth century the United States had an open-doorpolicy regarding immigration....
11. Перевод слова southernSouthern — южный Перевод слова Bland southern breeze — мягкий южный ветерок the southern section of the route — южный участок дороги southern celestial hemisphere — южная небесная полусфера These Southern girls are the very devil. Эти южанки — сущие ведьмы. The house has a Southern aspect. Фасад дома выходит на южную сторону. My bedroom ... Читать далее...
12. Значение идиомы tut-tut[tut-tut] {interj.}, {informal} Used to express mild disapproval. «Tut-tut,» said the teacher. «You shouldn’t cross the street withoutlooking.» Tut-tut, put that piece of candy back. You’ve alreadyhad three pieces....
13. Значение идиомы brain drain[brain drain] {n.}, {informal} 1. The loss of the leading intellectuals and researchers of a country due to excessive emigration to other countries where conditions are better. Britain suffered a considerable brain drain to the United States after World War II. 2. An activity requiring great mental concentration resulting in fatigue and exhaustion That math ... Читать далее...
14. Значение идиомы get around[get around] {v.} 1a. To go to different places; move about. Mary’s father really gets around; Monday he was in Washington;Wednesday he was in Chicago; and today he is in New York. Fredbroke his leg, but he is able to get about on crutches. 1b. or [getabout] To become widely known especially by being talked ... Читать далее...
15. Значение идиомы That’s the ticket![That’s the ticket!] Informal way to say, «excellent; correct.» «First we’ll go up the Sears Tower, and then we’ll take a nightsightseeing tour on the lake,» Fran said. «That’s the ticket!» Stan, an old inhabitant of Chicago, replied....
16. Значение идиомы know-how[know-how] {n.}, {slang} Expertise; ability to devise andconstruct. The United States had the know-how to beat the SovietUnion to the moon in 1969....
17. Значение идиомы come out for[come out for] {v. phr.} To support; declare oneself in favor of another, especially during a political election. Candidates for the presidency of the United States are anxious for the major newspapers to come out for them....
18. Значение идиомы keep step with[keep step with] {v. phr.} To maintain the same degree of progressas someone else. The United States has no choice but to keep stepwith potential enemies in terms of modern defense systems....
19. Значение идиомы open letter[open letter] {n. phr.} A public message in the form of a letteraddressed to a particular person or to a group. There was an openletter to the president of the United States in today’s morningpaper....
20. 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 ... Читать далее...
21. Значение идиомы keep out[keep out ] {v. phr.} 1. To stay out; remain out of. Thesign on the fence said, «Danger! Keep out!» 2. To stave off; notallow in. The border patrol near El Paso, Texas, is trying to keepillegal immigrants out of the United States....
22. Значение идиомы tell it to the marines[tell it to the marines] or [tell it toSweeney] {slang} I don’tbelieve you; Stop trying to fool me. John said, «My father knowsthe President of the United States.» Dick answered, «Tell it to themarines.»...
23. Значение идиомы out of reach[out of reach] {adv. phr.} Unreachable; unattainable;unobtainable. Sam wanted to be a United States senator but he cameto realize that such a dream was out of his reach....
24. Значение идиомы rear its head[rear its head] {v. phr.} To appear; emerge. After decades ofcertainty that tuberculosis had been eradicated globally, it suddenlyreared its ugly head right here in the United States....
25. The USA (2)The United States of America is another important English-speaking country. It consists of fifty different states and the District of Columbia joined together under one government. The USA covers an area of almost 9400000 square kilometres and is twice as large as all the countries of Europe combined. It is placed in the middle of ... Читать далее...
26. Значение идиомы cold war[cold war] {n.} A struggle that is carried on by other means and not by actual fighting; a war without shooting or bombing. After World War II, a cold war began between Russia and the United States....
27. Значение идиомы look up[look up] {v.} 1. {informal} To improve in future chances; promisemore success. The first year was tough, but business looked upafter that. 2. To search for; hunt for information about; find. Itis a good habit to look up new words in a dictionary. 3. To seek andfind. While he was in Chicago, Henry looked up ... Читать далее...
28. Значение идиомы big daddy[big daddy] {n.}, {slang}, {informal} The most important, largest thing, person or animal in a congregation of similar persons, animals, or objects. The whale is the big daddy of everything that swims in the ocean. The H-bomb is the big daddy of all modern weapons. Al Capone was the big daddy of organized crime in ... Читать далее...
29. The USA (8)The United States of America is the fourth largest country in the world (after Russia, Canada and Chine). It occupies the southern part of North America and stretches from the Pacific to the Atlantic Ocean. It also includes Alaska in the north and Hawaii in the Pacific Ocean. The total area of the country is ... Читать далее...
30. Giuseppi walks into work, and he saysGiuseppi walks into work, and he says, «Ey, Tony! You know who’s-a George Washington?» Tony says, «No, Giuseppi, who’s-a George Washington?» He says, «Hah! George-a Washington’s the first-a President of — a United States. I’m-a go to night school, learn all about-a United States, and become-a U. S.-a citizen.» A couple of days later, Giuseppi ... Читать далее...
31. Значение идиомы opposite number[opposite number] {n. phr.} A person occupying the same position assomeone in a different group, organization, or country. Theopposite number of the President of the United States in Germany isthe Chancellor of the Federal Republic....
32. Значение идиомы smack-dab[smack-dab] also {Southern} [smack-to-dab] {adv.}, {informal}Exactly; squarely. The ball landed smack-dab at our feet. Theplane landed smack-to-dab in the middle of thehay field....
33. Значение идиомы at half mast[at half mast] {prep. phr.} Halfway up or down; referring primarily to flag posts, but may be used jokingly. When a president of the United States dies, all flags are flown at half mast....
34. Значение идиомы hard as nails[hard as nails] {adj. phr.}, {informal} 1. Not flabby or soft;physically very fit; tough and strong. After a summer of work inthe country, Jack was as hard as nails, without a pound of extraweight. 2. Not gentle or mild; rough; stern. Johnny works for aboss who is as hard as nails and scolds Johnny roughly ... Читать далее...
35. Значение идиомы little theater[little theater] {n.} A theater, usually with nonprofessionalactors and actresses, which presents plays more for personal pleasureand practice than for profit. Little theater groups are active inall parts of the United States. Many famous actors began in littletheaters....
36. Значение идиомы corn belt[corn belt] {n.} 1. The Midwest; the agricultural section of the United States where much corn is grown. Kansas is one of the slates that lies within the corn belt....
37. Значение идиомы soap opera[soap opera] {n. phr.} Radio or television serialized stories of asentimental nature, often involving sex, crime, and social intrigue. These shows often advertise soap products, hence their name. Thetwo longest running soap operas in the United States were «Dallas» and»Knot’s Landing.»...
38. Перевод слова winterWinter — зима, зимний Перевод слова A bla winter day — унылый зимний день winter blizzard — зимняя вьюга dead of winter — глубокая зима I need a new Winter coat. Мне нужно новое зимнее пальто. Winter is almost upon us. Зима уже близко. It was a long, cold Winter. Это была длинная, холодная зима....
39. Значение идиомы ways and means[ways and means] {n. plural} Methods of getting something done orgetting money; how something can be done and paid for. The boyswere trying to think of ways and means to go camping for the weekend. The United States Senate has a committee on ways and means....
40. Значение идиомы at issue[at issue] {adj. phr.} 1. In dispute; to be settled by debate, by vote, by battle, or by some other contest. His good name was at issue in the trial. The independence of the United States from England was at issue in the Revolutionary War. Compare: IN QUESTION. 2. Not in agreement; in conflict; opposing. ... Читать далее...