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1. Перевод идиомы song and dance / songs and dances, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: song and dance / songs and dances Идиома: song and dance / songs and dances разг. Перевод: целая история, сказки (история, придуманная с целью оправдаться, ввести в заблуждение, или обмануть) Пример: My friend gave me a song and dance about being busy but I did not believe him. Мой друг рассказал мне целую историю ... Читать далее...
2. Значение идиомы for a song[for a song] {adv. phr.}, {informal} At a low price; for a bargainprice; cheaply. He sold the invention for a song and its buyerswere the ones who got rich. They bought the house for a song andsold it a few years later at a good profit....
3. Перевод слова songSong — песня, песнь Перевод слова The song of praise — хвалебная песнь prick song — дразнилка give us a song — спойте нам что-нибудь evergreen song — песня на все времена The Song is 24 bars long. В этой песне 24 такта. He sang a love Song. Он пел песню о любви. She whistled ... Читать далее...
4. Значение идиомы song and dance[song and dance] {n.}, {informal} 1. Foolish or uninteresting talk;dull nonsense. Usually used with «give». I met Nancy today and shegave me a long song and dance about her family. 2. A long lie orexcuse, often meant to get pity. Usually used with «give». Billygave the teacher a song and dance about his mother being ... Читать далее...
5. Значение идиомы buy for a song[buy for a song] {v. phr.} To buy something very cheaply. Since the building on the corner was old and neglected, I was able to buy it for a song....
6. Перевод идиомы for a song, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: for a song Перевод: за бесценок, почти даром (обычно используется с глаголами Buy и Get) Пример: I was able to buy my new car for a song. Я смог купить новую машину за бесценок....
7. Chemistry song 06Quantum Chemistry On the first day of Christmas, my professor gave to me: An exam in Quantum Chemistry. On the second day of Christmas, my professor gave to me: a double integral and an exam in Quantum Chemistry. On the third day of Christmas, my professor gave to me: three orbitals, a double integral, and ... Читать далее...
8. Writing a Love SongIsaac: Can you Keep it down in there? I’m trying to write a song. Brittany: You are? What kind of song? Isaac: It’s None of your business. Brittany: Come on. Tell me. Isaac: It’s for Melanie. Brittany: Oh, it’s a Love song. That’s so romantic. Are you going To serenade her? Isaac: Maybe. Now leave ... Читать далее...
9. Значение идиомы give the lie to[give the lie to] {v. phr.}, {literary} 1. To call aliar. The police gave the lie to the man who said that he had beenat home during the robbery. 2. To show to be false; proveuntrue. The boy’s dirty face gave the lie to his answer that he hadwashed....
10. Значение идиомы put in an appearance[put in an appearance] also [make an appearance] {v. phr.} To bepresent, esp. for a short time; visit; appear. He put in anappearance at work, but he was too ill to stay. The president putin an appearance at several dances the evening after he was sworn in....
11. Перевод слова appearanceAppearance — появление, внешний вид Перевод слова Diseased appearance — нездоровый вид appearance of a book — выход книги из печати the time of the sun’s appearance — время появления /восхода/ солнца Her first Appearance was a success. Ее дебют был успешным. She has a complex about her Appearance. Она комплексует из-за своей внешности. It ... Читать далее...
12. Моя любимая песня/ My Favourite SongНа английском языке Перевод на русский язык My Favourite Song Моя любимая песня Music is an essential part of my life. I simply can’t imagine how people live without music. Even though I like all types of music, be it classical or pop, my favourite style is alternative rock. The bands that I listen to ... Читать далее...
13. Geologist’s song 03The Marginal Basin Song by Chris Stillman (melody: Lead us on, thou Heavenly Father) On a margin runs a canyon down into the ocean dark; There’s a basin slowly filling with detritus from the arc. Refrain: For the drifting causes rifting, Opens basins mighty fine Which strike-slip will close in time. With volcanics there’s no ... Читать далее...
14. Geologist’s song 01The Geologist’s Come-All-Ye (a folksong) by Brenna Lorenz Come all ye lads and you will hear About the life that we love dear, Refrain: With our diddle-air-re-oh, falling rock away, knock it down, Fall-di-knock-a-rock-away, me laddie-oh! Geologists all bold and strong, We are the subject of this song. We get up with the rising sun ... Читать далее...
15. Перевод слова literaryLiterary — литературный Перевод слова Literary studies — литературные исследования literary works — литературные произведения the literary profession — профессия литератора или писателя She hired a Literary agent. Она наняла литературного агента. The Literary language of England became afflicted with Gallicisms. Литературный язык Англии заражен галлицизмами. I am growing more and more sick of gossip ... Читать далее...
16. Значение идиомы give of oneself[give of oneself] {v. phr.}, {literary} To give your time andeffort to help others. You should give of yourself sometimes. During World War II, Governor Baldwin gave of himself by sweeping thehalls of a hospital every afternoon....
17. Chemistry song 05The Twelve Days of Chemistry On the first day of chemistry My teacher gave to me A candle from Chem Study. (second day) two asbestos pads (third day) three little beakers (fourth day) four work sheets (fifth day) five golden moles (sixth day) six flaming test tubes (seventh day) seven unknown samples (eighth day) eight ... Читать далее...
18. Значение идиомы beauty sleep[beauty sleep] {n.} A nap or rest taken to improve the appearance. She took her beauty sleep before the party. Many famous beauties take a beauty sleep every day....
19. The Christmas diet song‘Twas the night before Christmas and all round my hips were Fannie May candies that sneaked past my lips. Fudge brownies were stored in the freezer with care in hopes that my thighs would forget they were there. While Mama in her girdle and I in chin straps had just settled down to sugar-borne naps. ... Читать далее...
20. Значение идиомы with bells on[with bells on] {adv. phr.}, {informal} With enthusiasm; eager orready and in the best of spirits for an event. «Will you come tothe farewell party I’m giving for Billy?» asked Jerry. «I’ll be therewith bells on,» replied Ed....
21. Значение идиомы give out[give out] {v.} 1. To make known; let it be known; publish. Marygave out that she and Bob were going to be married. 2. To let escape;give. The cowboy gave out a yell. Syn.: GIVE OFF, LET GO. 3. togive to people; distribute. The barber gives out free lollipops toall the children. Compare: HAND OUT, ... Читать далее...
22. Значение идиомы give way to[give way to] {v. phr.} 1a. To make room for; allow to go or pass;yield to. John gave way to the old lady and let her pass. 1b. Toallow to decide. Mrs. Rogers gave way lo her husband in buying thecar. 1c. To lose control of, not hold back. Timmygave way to his feelings when ... Читать далее...
23. Значение идиомы the creeps[the creeps] {n.}, {informal} 1. An uncomfortable tightening of theskin caused by fear or shock. Reading the story of a ghost gave Joethe creeps. The queer noises in the old house gave Mary thecreeps. 2. A strong feeling of fear or disgust. The cold, damp, lonely swamp gave John the creeps. The dog was so ... Читать далее...
24. Значение идиомы give the ax[give the ax] {v. phr.}, {colloquial} 1. Abruptly to finish arelationship. She gave me the ax last night. 2. To fire anemployee in a curt manner. His boss gave John the ax last Friday....
25. Значение идиомы give the go-by[give the go-by] {v. phr.} To pay no attention to a person; avoid. John fell in love with Mary, but she gave him the go-by. Theboy raised his hand to answer the question, but the teacher gave himthe go-by. Compare: THE RUNAROUND....
26. Значение идиомы all in all[all in all ] {n. phr.}, {literary} The person or thing that you love most. She was all in all to him. Music was his all in all....
27. Значение идиомы give it the gun[give it the gun] or [give her the gun] {v. phr.}, {slang} To gunor speed up a motor; make a car, airplane, or something driven by amotor go faster. The race driver gave it the gun. The speedboatpilot gave her the gun. Compare: STEP ON IT....
28. Значение идиомы give rise to[give rise to] {v. phr.} To be the reason for; cause. A branchfloating in the water gave rise to Columbus’ hopes that land wasnear. John’s black eye gave rise to rumors that he had been in afight....
29. Значение идиомы hither and thither[hither and thither] or [hither and yon] {adv. phr.}, {literary} Inone direction and then in another. Bob wandered hither and thitherlooking for a playmate. Compare: HERE AND THERE....
30. Значение идиомы world without end[world without end] {adv. phr.}, {literary} Endlessly; forever;eternally. Each human being has to die, but mankind goes on worldwithout end....
31. Значение идиомы give voice[give voice] {v. phr.}, {formal} To tell what you feel or think;especially when you are angry or want to object. — Used with «to». The students gave voice to their pleasure over the new building. Little Willie gave voice to his pain when the dog bit him by cryingloudly. Compare: CRY OUT, SPEAK OUT....
32. Значение идиомы give up the ghost[give up the ghost] {v. phr.} To die; stop going. After a longillness, the old woman gave up the ghost. The motor turned over afew times and gave up the ghost....
33. Значение идиомы give pause[give pause] {v. phr.} To cause you to stop and think; make youdoubt or worry. The heavy monthly payments gave Mr. Smith pause inhis plans to buy a new car. The bad weather gave Miss Carter pauseabout driving to New York City....
34. Перевод слова famousFamous — знаменитый, известный; превосходный Перевод слова A town famous for its monuments — город, славящийся своими памятниками famous writer — известный писатель he has a famous appetite — у него великолепный аппетит He is Famous as an actor. Он известен как актер. That was a Famous victory. Это была замечательная победа. Venice abounds in ... Читать далее...
35. Значение идиомы give oneself away[give oneself away] {v. phr.} To show guilt; show you have donewrong. The thief gave himself away by spending so much money. Carl played a joke on Bob and gave himself away by laughing. Compare: GIVE AWAY....
36. Значение идиомы give chase[give chase] {v. phr.} To chase or run after someone or something. The dog saw a rabbit and gave chase. The policeman gave chaseto the man who robbed the bank....
37. Значение идиомы tit for tat[tit for tat] {n. phr.} Equal treatment in return; a fair exchange. Billy hit me, so I gave him tit for tat. I told him if he didme any harm I would return tit for tat. They had a warm debate andthe two boys gave each other tit for tat. Compare: GET BACK AT, EYEFOR ... Читать далее...
38. The Cesium song 11Cesium Glows (Tune, Love’s a Rose — Neil Young) Cesium glows, but you better not lick it, It’s fire grows when it’s on the tongue. Lips full of holes, you’ll know you’ve kissed it, Just take a bite if you want to die young. I want to see what’s never been seen, I want to ... Читать далее...
39. The Cesium song 06Why Don’t We Mix Up the Two (Tune, «Why don’t we get drunk…» with apologies to Jimmy Buffett) I’ve got a pound of Cesium, It’s burning gently near . The sky-blue flame looks lovely, But it’s noise I want to hear. So darlin’ bring some water, A couple pints’ll do. And why don’t we mix ... Читать далее...
40. Geologist’s song 05Graptolites (Melody: Danny Boy) by Brenna Lorenz Oh, graptolites — Your stipes, your stipes are calling From every shale in every ancient land; Oh, graptolites — Through dream’s dark oceans falling, Your rhabdosomes with grace in every strand. Oh, take me back to Cambro-Ordovician days, With all your youth and glory in full blaze — ... Читать далее...