Значение идиомы take the offensive

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1. Перевод слова offensiveOffensive — обидный, оскорбительный, неприятный Перевод слова Offensive language — оскорбления offensive joke — обидная шутка offensive television commercials — низкопробная телереклама His actions were Offensive to everyone. Его действия оскорбили всех. Why should I sit down under her continued Offensive remarks? Почему я должен сносить ее нескончаемые оскорбительные замечания в мой адрес? I shall ... Читать далее...
2. Making Ethnically or Racially Offensive RemarksMike: Did you hear what Dan said? He called me a Mick. What Decade is he living in? Patti: He’s just Ignorant. I’m sure he wasn’t trying to be Offensive. Mike: Well, I take offense. And To add insult to injury, did you hear what else he said? Patti: What? Mike: He said that he ... Читать далее...
3. ZHow offensive is that?How offensive is that? Jesus has just been nailed to the cross and has begun to suffer from the wounds, A crowd has gathered to watch and sympathize with Him. As Jesus looks out over the gathering he calls to one of his apostle’s. «Paul… Paul,» He calls out. Paul hears his name and comes ... Читать далее...
4. Значение идиомы hen party[hen party] {n. phr.}, {informal} A party to which only women orgirls are invited. The sorority gave a hen party for its members. Contrast: STAG PARTY. See: GO STAG....
5. Перевод слова preparationPreparation — подготовка, приготовление Перевод слова Preparation of drugs — изготовление лекарств preparations for war — военные приготовления; подготовка к войне document preparation — подготовка документов A new edition is in active Preparation. Полным ходом идет подготовка нового издания. It was foolish to take the test without Preparation. Идти на экзамен не подготовившись было глупостью. ... Читать далее...
6. Значение идиомы in the wrong[in the wrong] {adj. phr.} With moral or legal right or truthagainst you; against justice, truth, or fact; wrong. In attacking asmaller boy, Jack was plainly in the wrong. Mary was in the wrongto drink from a finger bowl. Since he had put pennies behind thefuses, Bill was in the wrong when fire broke out. ... Читать далее...
7. Значение идиомы enjoy oneself[enjoy oneself] {v. phr.} To have a good time; be happy; feelpleasure. Mary enjoyed herself at the party. «Enjoy yourselves, children,» Mother urged the guests at our party....
8. Значение идиомы make a stand[make a stand] {v. phr.} 1. To take a firm position on an issue. He keeps talking about politics hut he never makes a stand for whathe believes in. 2. To take up a defensive position against the enemy. The retreating troops decided to make a stand by the river. Contrast: LAST DITCH, LAST STAND....
9. Значение идиомы make a stab at[make a stab at] {v. phr.} To try doing something at random withoutsufficient preparation. The singer was not familiar with the ariabut she decided to make a stab at it anyhow. Contrast: STAB IN THEBACK, STAB IN THE DARK....
10. Значение идиомы below par[below par] {adj.} or {adv.} Below standard. Bob was fired because his work has been below par for several months now. Contrast: UP TO PAR or UP TO SNUFF....
11. Значение идиомы lay oneself open to[lay oneself open to] {v. phr.} To make oneself vulnerable to;expose oneself. If you don’t perform your job properly, you willlay yourself open to criticism....
12. Значение идиомы less than[less than] {adv.} Not; little. We were busy and less thandelighted to have company that day. The boys were less than happyabout having a party. Contrast: MORE THAN....
13. Перевод слова freedomFreedom — свобода, права Перевод слова The freedom of a country — независимость страны freedom from want — свобода от нужды; обеспеченность academic freedoms — академические свободы What will become of our Freedom? Что станет с нашей свободой? He spoke French with Freedom. Он свободно говорил по-французски. They demand Freedom from constraint. Они требуют свободы ... Читать далее...
14. Значение идиомы sit tight[sit tight] {v. phr.}, {informal} To make no move or change; staywhere you are. — Often used as a command. Sit tight; I’ll be readyto go in a few minutes. The doctor said to sit tight until hearrived. The gangsters sat tight in the mountains while the policelooked for them. Compare: STAND PAT....
15. Значение идиомы feel up[feel up] {v. phr.}, {vulgar}, {avoidable} To arouse sexually bymanual contact. You mean to tell me that you’ve been going out forsix months and he hasn’t ever tried to feel you up? Contrast: COP AFEEL....
16. Значение идиомы pride oneself on[pride oneself on] {v. phr.} To be proud ot, take satisfaction in;be much pleased by. She prided herself on her beauty. He pridedhimself on his strength and toughness. Compare: PLUME ONESELF....
17. Значение идиомы tear oneself away[tear oneself away] {v. phr.} To force oneself to leave; leavereluctantly. The beaches in Hawaii are so lovely that I had to tearmyself away from them in order to get back to my job in Chicago....
18. Значение идиомы throw a party[throw a party] {v. phr.}, {informal} To hold a party; have aparty. The club is throwing a party in the high school gym Saturdaynight. The Seniors threw a masquerade party on Halloween....
19. Значение идиомы up in arms[up in arms] {adj. phr.} 1. Equipped with guns or weapons and readyto fight. All of the colonies were up in arms against theRedcoats. Syn.: IN ARMS. 2. Very angry and wanting to fight. Robert is up in arms because John said he was stupid. Thestudents were up in arms over the new rule against ... Читать далее...
20. Значение идиомы give up[give up] {v.} 1a. To stop trying to keep; surrender; yield. Thedog had the ball in his mouth and wouldn’t give it up. Jimmy isgiving up his job as a newsboy when he goes back to school. Compare:GIVE ONESELF UP, HAND OVER, LET GO. Contrast: HOLD ON TO. 1b. Toallow; permit. Ford gave up two ... Читать далее...
21. Значение идиомы on deck[on deck] {adv.} or {adj. phr.} 1. On a floor of a ship open to theoutdoors. The passengers were playing shufflehoard on deck. Thesailors kept busy cleaning and painting on deck. 2. {informal} Readyto do something; present. The scout leader told the boys to be ondeck at 8:00 Saturday morning for the hike. Dick was ... Читать далее...
22. Значение идиомы think little of[think little of] {v. phr.} Think that isnot important or valuable. John thought little of Ted’s plan forthe party. Joan thought little of walking two miles to school. Contrast: THINK A GREAT DEAL OF....
23. Значение идиомы old-timer[old-timer] {n.} An old person who remembers bygone days, matters, and personalities. There was an old-timer at the party who told usinteresting details about World War II. Contrast: OLD GUARD, OLDHAND....
24. Значение идиомы take on oneself[take on oneself] or [take upon oneself] {v. phr.} 1. To accept asa duty or responsibility. He took it on himself to see that thepackages were delivered. 2. To assume wrongfully or withoutpermission as a right or privilege. You should not have taken itupon yourself to accept the invitation for the whole family....
25. Значение идиомы get into line[get into line] {v. phr.} To cooperate; conform. The maverickmembers of the party were advised to get into line unless they wantedto be expelled. Contrast: OUT OF LINE....
26. Значение идиомы paint oneself into a corner[paint oneself into a corner] {v. phr.} To get oneself into a badsituation that is difficult or impossible to get out of. Bypromising to both lower taxes and raise the defense budget, thepresident has painted himself into a corner....
27. Значение идиомы throw oneself at someone’s head[throw oneself at someone’s head] or [fling oneself at someone’shead] {v. phr.}, {informal} To try hard and openly to make a personlove you. She threw herself at his head, but he was interested inanother girl. Compare: AT ONE’S FEET....
28. Значение идиомы plume oneself[plume oneself] {v. phr.}, {literary} To be proud of yourself;boast. He plumed himself on having the belle of the ball as hisdate. He plumed himself on his successful planning in theelection. She plumed herself on the grace with which she sat on ahorse. Compare: PRIDE ONESELF....
29. Перевод идиомы in high hear / in full gear, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: in high hear / in full gear Перевод: 1. на полной скорости, на высшей передаче, на пределе (о машине, об автоматике, и т. п.) 2. в полном разгаре Пример: When my car is in high gear, it goes very fast. Когда моя машина едет на высшей передаче, скорость очень высокая. The preparation for the ... Читать далее...
30. Перевод слова oneselfOneself — себя, сам, собой Перевод слова To excuse oneself — извиняться to praise oneself — хвалиться to see oneself as others see one — видеть себя со стороны How much does it cost to indemnify Oneself against accidental death? Сколько стоит страхование жизни от несчастного случая? Not to like the picture is to stamp ... Читать далее...
31. Перевод слова contrastContrast — контраст Перевод слова For the sake of contrast — для контраста profound contrast — глубокое различие to present a contrast — являть собой противоположность In Contrast to their neighbours, they live modestly. В отличие от своих соседей, они живут скромно. These two colours Contrast very well. Эти два цвета хорошо контрастируют. I am ... Читать далее...
32. Значение идиомы straight ticket[straight ticket] {n.} A vote for all the candidates of a singleparty. Uncle Fred was a loyal member of his party. He always votedthe straight ticket. Contrast: SPLIT TICKET....
33. Значение идиомы put oneself in another’s place[put oneself in another’s place] or [put oneself in another’sshoes] {v. phr.} To understand another person’s feeling imaginatively;try to know his feelings and reasons with understanding; enter intohis trouble. It seemed like a dreadful thing for Bob to do, but Itried to put myself in his place. If you will put yourself in thecustomer’s shoes ... Читать далее...
34. Значение идиомы give oneself up to[give oneself up to] {v. phr.} Not to hold yourself back from; letyourself enjoy. Uncle Willie gave himself up to a life ofwandering. John came inside from the cold and gave himself up tothe pleasure of being in a warm room. Compare: ENJOY ONESELF, LETONESELF GO....
35. Значение идиомы split ticket[split ticket] {n.} A vote for candidates from more than one party. Mr. Jones voted a split ticket. An independent voter likes asplit ticket. Contrast: STRAIGHT TICKET....
36. Значение идиомы both — and[both — and] {coord. conj.} Used to emphasize that two or more things are talked about. Both Frank and Mary were at the party. Millie is both a good swimmer and a good cook. In the program tonight Mary will both sing and dance. The frog can move quickly both on land and in the ... Читать далее...
37. Значение идиомы out of one’s shell[out of one’s shell] {adv. phr.}, {informal} Out of one’sbashfulness or silence; into friendly conversation. — Usually usedafter «come». John wouldn’t come out of his shell and talk to theboys and girls at the party. The other girls tried to draw Ellaout of her shell, but without success. Contrast: IN ONE’S SHELL....
38. Значение идиомы get the brush-off[get the brush-off] {v. phr.}, {slang} 1. To be paid no attention;not be listened to or thought important. My idea for a party gotthe brush-off from the other children. 2. To be treated in an unkindor unfriendly way; be ignored. Frank and Jane had an argument, sothe next time he telephoned her, he got the ... Читать далее...
39. John receives a phone callJohn receives a phone call. «Hello,» he answers. The voice on the ot other end says, «This is Susan. We met a party about 3 months ago.» John: «Hmm… Susan? about 3 months ago?» Susan: «Yes, it was at Bill’s house. After the party you took me home. On the way we parked and got ... Читать далее...
40. Значение идиомы come across[come across] {v.} 1. or [run across] To find or meet by chance. He came across a dollar bill in the suit he was sending to the cleaner. The other day I ran across a book that you might like. I came across George at a party last week; it was the first time I ... Читать далее...