Значение идиомы take the cake

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1. Перевод идиомы eat one’s cake and have it too / have one’s cake and eat it too, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: eat one’s cake and have it too / have one’s cake and eat it too Перевод: пытаться совместить несовместимое; пытаться усидеть на двух стульях Пример: The man wants to eat his cake and have it too and he will never give up anything. Этот человек всегда пытается усидеть на двух стульях, и он никогда ... Читать далее...
2. Значение идиомы get up the nerve[get up the nerve] {v. phr.} To build up your courage until you arebrave enough; become brave enough. Jack got up the nerve to askRuth to dance with him. The hungry little boy got up nerve to askfor another piece of cake....
3. Перевод слова cakeCake — кекс, пирожное, торт Перевод слова A piece of cake — кусок кекса или пирога birthday cake — именинный пирог chocolate cake — шоколадный торт This Cake is really yummy. Этот торт по-настоящему вкусный. Cut the Cake. Разрежь пирог. I made three Cakes for the party. Я сделал три торта для вечеринки. Примеры из ... Читать далее...
4. Значение идиомы if worst comes to worst[if worst comes to worst] If the worst thing happens that beimagined; if the worst possible thing happens; if troubles grow worse. If worst comes to worst and Mr. Jones loses the house, he will sendhis family to his mother’s farm. If worst comes to worst, we shallclose the school for a few days....
5. Значение идиомы have one’s cake and eat it too[have one’s cake and eat it too] {v. phr.} To enjoy two oppositeadvantages. You can either spend your money going to Europe or saveit for a down payment on a house, but you can’t do both. That would behaving your cake and eating it, too....
6. Значение идиомы get the worst of[get the worst of] also [have the worst of] {v. phr.} To lose; bedefeated or beaten in; suffer most. Joe got the worst of theargument with Molly. — Often used in the phrase «the worst of it». If you start a fight with Jim, you may get the worst of it. Billhad the worst of ... Читать далее...
7. Перевод идиомы take the cake, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: take the cake Перевод: быть из ряда вон выходящим; быть исключительным; быть самым лучшим или самым худшим Пример: The woman’s manners take the cake. They are very bad. Воспитание этой женщины из ряда вон выходящее. Оно очень плохое. Of all the people I’ve met, you take the cake! You’re the wildest! Из всех людей, ... Читать далее...
8. Значение идиомы eat one’s cake and have it too[eat one’s cake and have it too] {v. phr.} To use or spendsomething and still keep it; have both when you must choose one of twothings. Often used in negative sentences. Roger can’t make up hismind whether to go to college or get a job. You can’t eat your cakeand have it too. Mary wants ... Читать далее...
9. Перевод идиомы a piece of cake, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: a piece of cake Перевод: пара пустяков; пустяковое дело Пример: That job was a piece of cake. It was the easiest thing that I ever did. Эта работа была пустяковым делом. Это было самое легкое, что я когда-либо делал....
10. Значение идиомы pull rank[pull rank] {v. phr.}, {slang}, {informal} To assert one’s superiorposition or authority on a person of lower rank as in exacting aprivilege or a favor. How come you always get the night duty? — Phineas Leman pulled rank on me....
11. For his wife’s birthday party, a doctor ordered a cakeFor his wife’s birthday party, a doctor ordered a cake with this inscription: «You are not getting older, You are just getting better.» When asked how he wanted it arranged, he said, «Just put ‘You are not getting older’ at the top, and ‘You are just getting better’ at the bottom.» It wasn’t until the ... Читать далее...
12. Значение идиомы at worst[at worst] or [at the worst] {adv. phr.} 1. Under the worst conditions; as the worst possibility. When Don was caught cheating in the examination he thought that at worst he would get a scolding. Compare: AT MOST. Contrast AT BEST. 2. In the least favorable view, to say the worst about a thing. The ... Читать далее...
13. Перевод идиомы have a nerve / have a lot of nerve, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: have a nerve / have a lot of nerve Перевод: иметь наглость, нахальство Пример: You have a lot of nerve! You took my parking place! Какая наглость с твоей стороны! Ты занял мое парковочное место!...
14. Перевод слова boldBold — отважный, смелый; бесстыдный, наглый Перевод слова Bold thinker — смелый мыслитель bold design — четкий чертеж bold cliffs — крутые скалы He ventured on a very Bold step. Он решился на очень смелый шаг. It’s a Bold plan that might fail. Это дерзкий план, который может завершиться неудачей. She wore a dress with ... Читать далее...
15. Диалог на английском языке с переводом «It’s a piece of cake»Han Хэн What kind of Chinese food would you like to have? Какое блюдо китайской кухни ты бы хотел попробовать? Joe Джо I’d like to have spring rolls. Я бы хотел попробовать весенние рулеты. Han Хэн Fine. By the way, do you know how to use the chopsticks? Понятно. Кстати, ты умеешь пользоваться палочками для ... Читать далее...
16. Значение идиомы on the fence[on the fence] {adj.} or {adv. phr.} Not able, or not wanting tochoose; in doubt; undecided. — Often used with «sit». Jack sat onthe fence for a week last spring before he finally joined the trackteam instead of the baseball team. Mrs. Jones has decided to votefor the Democrats, but Mr. Jones is still on ... Читать далее...
17. Значение идиомы put someone on[put someone on] {v.} To play a joke on someone by saying or doingthings that are only pretense; kid. When the voice on the phonetold Mrs. Jones she had won a $10,000 prize, she thought someone wasputting her on....
18. Значение идиомы sky is the limit[sky is the limit] There is no upper limit to something. «Buy methe fastest racehorse in Hong Kong,» Mr. Lee instructed his broker.»Spend whatever is necessary; the sky is the limit.»...
19. Значение идиомы at most[at most] or [at the most] {adv. phr.} By the largest or most generous guess; at the upper limit; by the maximum account; not more than; at best; at worst. It was a minor offense at most. He had been gone 15 minutes at the most. Their new house lot is a quarter acre at ... Читать далее...
20. Перевод слова surprisingSurprising — удивительный, неожиданный Перевод слова Rather surprising result — довольно неожиданный результат this is scarcely surprising — этому едва ли можно удивляться the surprising thing is that — удивительно, что That news is hardly Surprising. Вряд ли это неожиданная новость. The austerity of their lifestyle was Surprising. Аскетизм их образа жизни был поразительным. With ... Читать далее...
21. Значение идиомы in the clear[in the clear] {adj. phr.} 1. Free of anything that makes moving orseeing difficult; with nothing to limit action. The plane climbedabove the clouds and was flying in the clear. Jack passed the ballto Tim, who was in the clear and ran for a touchdown. 2. {informal}Free of blame or suspicion; not thought to be ... Читать далее...
22. Перевод идиомы touch / strike / hit a (raw) nerve, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: touch / strike / hit a (raw) nerve Перевод: задеть нерв; затронуть больную тему; расстроить Пример: The newspaper article touched a raw nerve — people still resent the closure of the local school. Статься в газете затронула больную тему — люди все еще негодуют о закрытии местной школы. I think I hit a nerve ... Читать далее...
23. Перевод слова worstWorst — наихудший, хуже всего Перевод слова At the worst — в худшем случае his worst enemy — его злейший враг worst-case conditions — наихудшие условия Tell me the Worst at once. Скажите мне худшее сразу. He always thinks the Worst of everybody. Он всегда думает о людях самое плохое. My Worst suspicions were confirmed. ... Читать далее...
24. Перевод слова prizePrize — приз, награда, премия Перевод слова Give a prize — награждать, вручать приз to receive a prize — получить премию prize poem — стихотворение, удостоенное премии Nobel Prize — Нобелевская премия Fame was the Prize. Наградой была слава. They gave us first Prize. Они вручили нам первый приз. Her book won the Pulitzer Prize. ... Читать далее...
25. Значение идиомы that’ll be the day[that’ll be the day] {informal} That will never happen. Joewanted me to lend him money to take my girl to the movies. That’ll bethe day! «Wouldn’t it be nice if we had to go to school only oneday a week?» «That’ll be the day!»...
26. Значение идиомы take it easy[take it easy] {v. phr.}, {informal} 1. or [go easy] or [takethings easy] To go or act slowly, carefully, and gently. — Often usedwith «on». Take it easy. The roads are icy. «Go easy,» saidBilly to the other boys carrying the table down the stairs. «Takeit easy on John and don’t scold him too much,» ... Читать далее...
27. Перевод слова limitLimit — предел, граница, лимит; ограничивать Перевод слова Age limit — возрастной предел to limit one’s desires — ограничивать свои желания limit of elasticity — предел упругости to exceed a limit — выходить за пределы, переступать границы That’s the Limit! Это переходит все границы!, Это уж слишком! Seating is Limited to 500. Количество мест ограничено ... Читать далее...
28. Значение идиомы psych out[psych out] {v. phr.}, {slang}, {informal} 1. To find out the realmotives of. Sue sure has got Joe psyched out. 2. To goberserk; to lose one’s nerve. Joe says he doesn’t ride hismotorcycle on the highway anymore because he’s psyched out. Jimpsyched out and robbed a liquor store, when he has all he needs andwants!...
29. Значение идиомы speed trap[speed trap] {n.} A place where police hide and wait to catchdrivers who are going even a little faster than the speed limit. Mr. Jones was caught in a speed trap....
30. Перевод идиомы the sky is the limit / the sky’s the limit, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: the sky is the limit / the sky’s the limit Перевод: не существует предела; беспредельно, неограниченно (о тратах, успехе, потреблении, и т. п.) Пример: The sky is the limit for my friend and his new job. Для моего друга и его новой работы не существует предела в успехе....
31. Значение идиомы short end[short end] {n.} The worst or most unpleasant part. The new boygot the short end of it because all the comfortable beds in thedormitory had been taken before he arrived. The girls who servedrefreshments at the party got the short end of it. When everybody hadbeen served, there was no cake left for them....
32. Значение идиомы rank and file[rank and file] {n. phr.} Ordinary people; the regular membershipof an organization; the enlisted privates in the Army. The generalusually inspects the rank and file on specific national holidays. The secretary of the association sends letters annually to the rankand file....
33. Значение идиомы have something going for one[have something going for one] {v. phr.}, {slang}, {informal} Tohave ability, talent; good looks, and Or influence in important placeshelping one to be successful. Well now, Pat Jones, that’s anotherstory — she’s got something going for her....
34. The fruit cake recipieYou’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 ... Читать далее...
35. Значение идиомы by virtue of[by virtue of] also [in virtue of] {prep.} On the strength of; because of; by reason of. By virtue of his high rank and position, the President takes social leadership over almost everyone else. Plastic bags are useful for holding many kinds of food, by virtue of their clearness, toughness, and low cost. Compare: BY ... Читать далее...
36. Значение идиомы jack up[jack up] {v.} 1. To lift with a jack. The man jacked up his carto fit a flat tire. 2. {informal} To make higher; raise. Just before Christmas, some stores jack up their prices....
37. Значение идиомы have kittens[have kittens] {v. phr.}, {slang} To become very much worried orupset. Mrs. Jones was having kittens because if was very late andSusan wasn’t home yet. Compare: HAVE A FIT....
38. Значение идиомы hang in[hang in ] {v. phr.}, {slang}, {informal} To persevere; notto give up; to stick to a project and not lose faith or courage. Hang in there old buddy; the worst is yet to come....
39. Перевод слова rankRank — ряд, шеренга; звание, чин Перевод слова To close ranks — смыкать шеренги, смыкаться to join the ranks — встать в строй to rank books on a shelf — расставить книги на полке the rank of admiral — звание адмирала A general Ranks a captain. Генерал выше по званию, чем капитан. She was his ... Читать далее...
40. Перевод слова borrowBorrow — занимать, брать на время Перевод слова To borrow heavily — влезать в долги to borrow money — занимать деньги to borrow long — взять долгосрочную ссуду They are always Borrowing from us. Они все время берут у нас деньги взаймы. We Borrowed the car. Мы одолжили эту машину. Can I Borrow your pen ... Читать далее...