Значение идиомы swim against the current

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1. Значение идиомы in the swim[in the swim] {adj. phr.} Doing the same things that other peopleare doing; following the fashion ;busy with what most people are doing. Jim found some collegefriends at the lake that summer, and soon was in the swim of things. Mary went to New York with introductions to writers and artists, and that winter she ... Читать далее...
2. Перевод слова currentCurrent — струя, поток; текущий, современный; электрический ток Перевод слова Current events — текущие события current situation — современное положение to breast the current — идти против течения to carry current — проводить ток My Current status is unemployed. В настоящий момент я безработный. Who is your Current employer? Кто ваш нынешний работодатель? To our ... Читать далее...
3. Значение идиомы out of the swim[out of the swim] {adj. phr.} Not doing what others are doing; notactive in business or social affairs. Mary had to stay home andtake care of Mother while she was sick, and soon felt out of theswim. The toy manufacturer who is out of the swim will losemoney. Contrast: IN THE SWIM....
4. Перевод слова swimSwim — плавать, плыть, купаться Перевод слова To swim over — переплыть to swim in a pool — плавать в бассейне never offer to teach fish to swim — смешно учить рыбу плавать Let’s go for a Swim. Пойдемте купаться. A Swim will do me good. Мне будет полезно немного поплавать. I fancy a Swim. ... Читать далее...
5. Значение идиомы sink or swim[sink or swim] {v. phr.} To succeed or fail by your own efforts, without help or interference from anyone else; fail if you don’t workhard to succeed. When Joe was fourteen, his parents died, and hewas left by himself to sink or swim. Tom’s new job was confusingand no one had time to help him ... Читать далее...
6. Safe to swim hereWhile sports fishing off the Florida coast, a tourist capsized his boat. He could swim, but his fear of alligators kept him clinging to the overturned craft. Spotting and old beachcomber standing on the shore, the tourist shouted,»Are there any gators around here?!» «Naw,» the man hollered back, «they ain’t been around for years!» «Feeling ... Читать далее...
7. Current events. Press. PoliticsТопик Текущие события. Пресса. Политика рассказывает о том, сколько полезной информации мы можем получить из газетных публикаций, потому что они охватывают все основные темы нашей жизни. По сравнению с другими СМИ, такими как телевидение, интернет и журналы, газеты освещают все новости намного подробнее и своевременнее. Nowadays our world is overloaded with various events. Every day ... Читать далее...
8. A shapely lady in a bikini walked into the ocean to take a swimA shapely lady in a bikini walked into the ocean to take a swim. A large wave came up and washed over her, tearing off her bikini top. She came out of the surf with her arms folded across her chest. Little Johnny, playing in the sand looked up at her and said, «Lady, if ... Читать далее...
9. Перевод слова oppositeOpposite — противоположный; напротив Перевод слова To sit opposite — сидеть напротив direct opposite — прямая противоположность opposite direction — противоположное направление Hannah lives just Opposite. Ханна живет прямо напротив. The girl was sitting directly Opposite him. Девушка сидела прямо напротив него. He is terrified of the Opposite sex. Он боится противоположного пола....
10. Значение идиомы to the contrary[to the contrary] {adv.} or {adj. phr.} With an opposite result oreffect; just the opposite; in disagreement; saying the opposite. Although Bill was going to the movies, he told Joe to the contrary. We will expect you for dinner unless we get word to the contrary. School gossip to the contrary, Mary is not engaged ... Читать далее...
11. Значение идиомы come in[come in] {v.} 1. To finish in a sports contest or other competition. He came in second in the hundred-yard dash. 2. To become the fashion; begin to be used. Swimming trunks for men came in after World War I; before that men used full swim suits....
12. Значение идиомы set one’s heart on[set one’s heart on] {v. phr.} To want very much. He set hisheart on that bike. Also: To be very desirous of; hope very much tosucceed in. — Used with a verbal noun. He set his heart on winningthe race....
13. Перевод слова struggleStruggle — борьба, усилие, бороться Перевод слова The class struggle — классовая борьба to give in without a struggle — сдаться без боя to struggle for existence — бороться за существование They Struggled to remain alive. Они боролись за жизнь. Maths is a real Struggle for her. Математика дается ей с большим трудом. He Struggled ... Читать далее...
14. Значение идиомы change horses in the middle of a stream[change horses in the middle of a stream] or [change horses in midstream] {v. phr.} To make new plans or choose a new leader in the middle of an important activity. When a new President is to be elected during a war, the people may decide not to change horses in the middle of a ... Читать далее...
15. Значение идиомы opposite sex[opposite sex] {n. phr.} The sex different from the one beingdiscussed or mentioned. Fred came out and said he was gay, havingnever had any interest in the opposite sex....
16. Значение идиомы cover one’s tracks[cover one’s tracks] or [cover up one’s tracks] {v. phr.} 1. To hide and not leave anything, especially foot marks, to show where you have been, so that no one can follow you. The deer covered his tracks by running in a stream. 2. {informal} To hide or not say where you have been or ... Читать далее...
17. Перевод слова streamStream — поток, струя, течение; лить, течь Перевод слова Wine flowed in streams — вино лилось рекой a stream of cold air — струя холодного воздуха headlong stream — стремительное течение her eyes streamed tears — слезы текли у нее из глаз The boys leaped over the Stream. Мальчики перепрыгнули через ручей. Never swap horses ... Читать далее...
18. Значение идиомы long shot[long shot] {n.} 1. A bet or other risk taken though not likely tosucceed. The horse was a long shot, but it came in and paid well. Jones was a long shot for mayor. The business long shot thatsucceeds often pays extremely well. 2. See: BY A LONG SHOT....
19. Значение идиомы the score[the score] {n.}, {slang} The truth; the real story or information;what is really happening; the way people and the world really are. Very few people know the score in politics. You are too young toknow the score yet. What’s the score anyhow? When will the programbegin? Compare: KNOW ONE’S STUFF, KNOW ONE’S WAY AROUND, THE ... Читать далее...
20. Значение идиомы pour out[pour out] {v.} 1. To tell everything about; talk all about. Mary poured out her troubles to her pal. 2. To come out in greatquantity; stream out. The people poured out of the building whenthey heard the fire alarm....
21. Значение идиомы beach bunny[beach bunny] {n.}, {slang} An attractive girl seen on beaches — mostly to show off her figure; one who doesn’t get into the water and swim. What kind of a girl is Susie? — She’s a beach bunny; She always comes to the Queen’s Surf on Waikiki but I’ve never seen her swim....
22. Значение идиомы in a fog[in a fog] or [in a haze] {adv. phr.} Mentally confused; not surewhat is happening. I didn’t vote for Alice because she always seemsto be in a fog. I was so upset that for two days I went around ina haze, not even answering when people spoke to me. Contrast: ALLTHERE, HIT ON ALL CYLINDERS....
23. Sport in Our LifeТопик Спорт в нашей жизни рассказывает о том, что многие люди занимаются спортом по своему желанию, стремясь стать сильными и здоровыми. В профессиональный спорт идут лучшие, они представляют известные спортивные клубы и участвуют в международных и мировых соревнованиях. В нашей стране наиболее популярные виды спорта: футбол, гимнастика, теннис и плавание. People all over the world ... Читать далее...
24. 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....
25. Значение идиомы bend over backward[bend over backward] or [lean over backward] {v. phr.}, {informal} To try so hard to avoid a mistake that you make the opposite mistake instead; do the opposite of something that you know you should not do; do too much to avoid doing the wrong thing; also, make a great effort; try very hard. Instead ... Читать далее...
26. Education in my life — Образование в моей жизниEducation plays a very important role in our life. It is one of the most valuable possessions a man can get in his life. During all the periods of human history education ranked high among people. Human progress mostly depended upon well-educated people. Self-education is very important for the development of human’s talents. Only through ... Читать далее...
27. 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...
28. 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....
29. Family(topic by Shapkina Lyuba)Your family are probably the most important people in your life. Families consist of parents and children. But we can also say that family is a group of people consisting of a parent and children and their close relations. I think that it is better to have a big family because your relations always help ... Читать далее...
30. Значение идиомы cue in[cue in] {v. phr.}, {informal} To add new information to that which is already known. Let’s not forget to cue in Joe on what has been happening....
31. How a Tribe is Battling Loggers With a Drone They Built Watching YouTubeIn Guyana, where forests cover over 80 percent of the country, the threat of illegal logging is ever present. A lot of the time, it’s hard to even know if it’s happening. That’s in part because the country’s population is so small, just 735,000 people to keep watch on 83,000 square miles of country. But ... Читать далее...
32. Значение идиомы in a world of one’s own[in a world of one’s own] or [in a world by oneself] 1. In theplace where you belong; in your own personal surroundings; apart fromother people. They are in a little world of their own in theirhouse on the mountain. 2a. In deep thought or concentration. Maryis in a world of her own when she ... Читать далее...
33. Two poor kids were invited by a rich kidTwo poor kids were invited by a rich kid to a swimming party at his pool. When they were changing into their swim trunks, one turned to the other and said: «Did you notice the small dongs on the rich kids?» The other answered: «Yeah! It’s probably because they have toys to play with!»...
34. Значение идиомы anything but[anything but] {adv. phr.} Quite the opposite of; far from being. I don’t mean he’s lazy — anything but! The boys knew they had broken the rules, and they were anything but happy when they were called to the office....
35. 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....
36. Значение идиомы then again[then again] {adv.} As an opposite possibility; another thing. He may be here tomorrow. Then again, he may not come until nextweek. I thought you told me about the fire, but then again itcould have been Bill....
37. Значение идиомы end for end[end for end] {adv. phr.} In a reversed or opposite position ; the other way around; over. The boxturned end for end as it fell, and everything spilled out. Thewind caught the canoe and turned it end for end....
38. Биография Оливера Кромвеля на английском языке. Biography of Oliver CromwellOne of the chief tendencies of the English history is the struggle between the king and the people. This is a struggle to decide which of them is supreme. One of the most important moments in this long struggle came in the seventeenth century. During this period the political parties as we know them began ... Читать далее...
39. Netherlands Close Eight Prisons Due To Lack Of CriminalsAs prison populations surge in the UK, with overcrowded cells and repeat offenders, the opposite is happening in the Netherlands. The country is actually to close eight prisons because of a lack of criminals, the Dutch justice ministry has announced. Declining crime rates in the Netherlands mean that although the country has the capacity for ... Читать далее...
40. Three guys enter a disabled swimming contestThree guys enter a disabled swimming contest. The first has no arms. The second no legs and the third has no body, just a head. They all line up, the whistle blows and «splash» they’re all in the pool. The guy with no arms takes the lead instantly but the guy with no legs is ... Читать далее...