Значение идиомы talent scout

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1. Значение идиомы cub scout[cub scout] {n.} A member of the Cub Scouts, the junior branch of the Boy Scouts for boys 8-10 years of age. Jimmie is only seven, too young to be a Cub Scout....
2. Перевод слова talentTalent — талант, способность, одаренность Перевод слова Haemorrhage of talent — «утечка талантов» lustrous talent — яркий талант to have a talent for music — иметь музыкальные способности She is a real Talent. Она настоящий талант Sadly, she inherited none of her father’s musical Talent. Жаль, что она не унаследовала и толики музыкального таланта своего ... Читать далее...
3. Значение идиомы talent show[talent show] {n.} An entertainment in which new entertainers tryto win a prize. Mary won the talent show by her dancing. Thepeople liked Bill’s singing in the talent show....
4. Describing Talent and AbilityKathy: Thanks for inviting me to see your team. Who’s your best player? Brad: That would be Sarah. She’s a Natural. No one comes close to her speed and Dexterity. She has good Instincts and a Flair for getting out of difficult situations. Kathy: She sounds Promising. Anyone else I should be Keeping an eye ... Читать далее...
5. Значение идиомы at large[at large] {adv.} or {adj. phr.} 1. Not kept within walls, fences, or boundaries; free. The killer remained at large for weeks. Compare: AT LIBERTY. Cattle and sheep roamed at large on the big ranch. 2. In a broad, general way; at length; fully. The superintendent talked at large for an hour about his hopes ... Читать далее...
6. A Girl Scout troop leaderA Girl Scout troop leader suddenly came upon a clearing where a young couple was engaged in oral sex. «Back ladies, back!» cried the leader. «There’s a very dangerous beast out there!» But it was too late, as several of her girls had more-or-less seen the deed happening. They asked their leader what it was ... Читать далее...
7. Перевод слова promisingPromising — многообещающий, подающий надежды Перевод слова Promising career — многообещающая карьера promising future — блестящее будущее promising discovery — перспективное открытие promising future — светлое будущее This was not a Promising beginning. Это было отнюдь не многообещающее начало. The peace talks look Promising. Мирные переговоры выглядят многообещающими. This Promising young fighter needs a tough ... Читать далее...
8. Major Dental WorkSadie: Hi, I’m Sadie. You must be Gordon. Gordon: Yes, I am. It’s nice to meet you. It’s a little strange To be set up, isn’t it? Sadie: It was nice of Felina and Jaime to arrange this date. Gordon: It was. Jaime told me that you’re a Dentist. Is that right? Sadie: Yes. Gordon: ... Читать далее...
9. Значение идиомы big-time[big-time] {adj.} Belonging to the top group; of the leading class; important. Jean won a talent contest in her home town, and only a year later she began dancing on big-time television. Bob practices boxing in the gym every day; he wants to become a big time boxer. — Often used in the phrase «big-time ... Читать далее...
10. British Youth — Британская молодежьMost 18 and 19 year-olds in Britain are quite independent people. Relationships within the British family are different now. Children have more freedom to make their own decisions. For example, children aged 13 may be employed part time in Great Britain. Aged 16 they can leave home, marry with «parents’ consent». Age 18 can vote, ... Читать далее...
11. Значение идиомы jerry-built[jerry-built] {adj.} 1. Built poorly or carelessly of cheapmaterials; easily broken. That jerry-built cabin will blow apart ina strong wind. 2. Done without careful preparation or thought;planned too quickly. When the regular television program didn’tcome on, a jerry-built program was substituted at the last minute....
12. Traveling by Light RailJean: Look out! Gordon: Don’t worry. That’s just a Light rail train. The new light rail system shares the road with Street traffic. Jean: Phew! For a second there I thought we were going To collide with it. Gordon: Didn’t you see the Operator seated at the front of the train? She Watches out for ... Читать далее...
13. Значение идиомы a number[a number] {n.} A rather large number; numbers. — Used when there are more than several and fewer than many. The parents were invited to see the program, and a number came. We knew the Smiths rat tier well; we had visited them a number of times. — Used like an adjective before «less», «more». ... Читать далее...
14. Being GiftedWould you want to have a special Talent in something? Maybe as a musician or an athlete? I’m Of two minds about this. Sometimes I watch TV or read about someone who has a special talent. This was true during the Olympics. Some of those athletes I saw were very talented. Whether it was Playing ... Читать далее...
15. Значение идиомы good egg[good egg] {slang} or {informal} [good scout] {n. phr.} A friendly, kind or good-natured person, a nice fellow. Tommy is such a goodegg that everybody wants to be his friend. Syn.: REGULAR GUY. Contrast: BAD EGG....
16. Значение идиомы head-hunting[head-hunting] {n.}, {slang}, {informal} 1. The custom of seekingout, decapitating, and preserving the heads of enemies as trophies. 2.A search for qualified individuals to fill certain positions. Thepresident sent a committee to the colleges and universities to do somehead-hunting; we hope he finds some young talent. 3. A systematicdestruction of opponents, especially in politics. Billings ... Читать далее...
17. Значение идиомы in a family way[in a family way] or [in the family way] {adj. phr.}, {informal}Going to have a baby. Sue and Liz are happy because their mother isin the family way. The Ferguson children are promising kittens toeveryone because their cat is in a family way. Compare: WITH CHILD....
18. Значение идиомы sign off[sign off] {v.} 1. To end a program on radio or television. ThatTV newscaster always signs off by saluting. 2. To stop broadcastingfor the day. That TV station always signs off after the latemovie....
19. Значение идиомы bad blood[bad blood] {n.}, {informal} Anger or misgivings due to bad relations in the past between individuals or groups. There’s a lot of bad blood between Max and Jack; I bet they’ll never talk to each other again. Compare: BAD SHIT....
20. Перевод слова seekSeek — искать, добиваться, стремиться, просить Перевод слова To seek safety in flight — искать спасения в бегстве to seek one’s fortune — искать счастья he came seeking advice — он пришел за советом to seek fame — стремиться к славе She Sought consolation. Она искала утешения. She knew the end; the means were to ... Читать далее...
21. Значение идиомы bear watching[bear watching] {v. phr.} 1. To be worth watching or paying attention to; have a promising future. That young ball player will bear watching. 2. To be dangerous or untrustworthy. Those tires look badly worn; they will bear watching. Compare: KEEP AN EYE ON....
22. Значение идиомы son of a gun[son of a gun] {n. phr.}, {slang} 1. A bad person; a person notliked. I don’t like Charley; keep that son of a gun out of here. Syn.: BAD ACTOR. 2. A mischievous rascal; a lively guy. — Often usedin a joking way. The farmer said he would catch the son of a gunwho let ... Читать далее...
23. Значение идиомы warm-up[warm-up] {n.} A period of exercise or practice in preparation fora game or other event. During the warm-up the baseball players werethrowing the ball around and running up and down the side of thefield. Before the television quiz program, there was a warm-up toprepare the contestants....
24. Describing Student AchievementJeannie: Everything okay? William: No, I just got off the phone with my daughter’s school and they’re not putting her in the Gifted and talented program. Jeannie: That’s disappointing, but wasn’t she Struggling in school last year? William: Her teachers were thinking of putting her in Remedial classes. Can you believe that? My daughter is ... Читать далее...
25. Значение идиомы instead of[instead of] or [in place of] also {formal} [in lieu of] {prep.} Inthe place of; in substitution for; in preference to; rather than. Iwore mittens instead of gloves. The grown-ups had coffee but thechildren wanted milk in place of coffee. The boys went fishinginstead of going to school. The Vice-President talked at themeeting in place ... Читать далее...
26. Wild New Caledonian crows possess tool-craft talentScientists have confirmed that a species of wild crow from New Caledonia in the South Pacific can craft tools. The birds were observed bending twigs into hooks to extract food hidden in wooden logs. Previously this skill had been seen in captive birds kept in laboratories. The study, published in the journal Open Science, suggests ... Читать далее...
27. Значение идиомы who’s who[who’s who] or [who is who] {informal} 1. Who this one is and whothat one is; who the different ones in a group of people are or whattheir names or positions are. It is hard to tell who is who in theparade because everyone in the band looks alike. It took the newteacher a few ... Читать далее...
28. Перевод слова programProgram — программа. план Перевод слова Dial your favorite program — найди свою любимую программу program director — руководитель программы, проекта to initiate a program of reform — начать проведение реформ The Program is aired daily. Эта программа выходит ежедневно. They will repeat the Program tomorrow. Завтра будет повторный показ этой передачи. WHO Immunology Program. ... Читать далее...
29. Значение идиомы in order[in order] {adv.} or {adj. phr.} 1. In arrangement; in the properway of following one another. Come to my desk in alphabetical orderas I call your names. Line up and walk to the door in order. Name all the presidents in order. Compare: IN TURN. 2. In propercondition. The car was in good working order ... Читать далее...
30. Перевод слова televisionTelevision — телевидение, телевизор Перевод слова Colour television — цветное телевидение debut on television — дебют на телевидении to watch television — смотреть телевизор I saw her on Television. Я видел ее по телевизору. The Television went phut. Телевизор сломался. Television is a mass medium. Телевидение — средство массовой информации....
31. Значение идиомы control room[control room] {n.} A room containing the panels and switches used to control something. While a television program is on the air, engineers are at their places in the control room....
32. Значение идиомы figure out[figure out] {v.} 1. To find an answer by thinking about ; solve. Tom couldn’t figure out the lastproblem on the arithmetic test. Sam couldn’t figure out how toprint a program until the teacher showed him how. Mary couldn’tfigure out why her cake tasted so funny until she found salt mixed inthe sugar bag. Compare: ... Читать далее...
33. Значение идиомы set forth[set forth] {v.}, {formal} 1. To explain exactly or clearly. ThePresident set forth his plans in a television talk. 2. To start to gosomewhere; begin a trip. The troop set forth on their ten-mile hikeearly. Compare: SET OUT....
34. Значение идиомы in person[in person] also [in the flesh] {adv. phr.} Yourself; personally. A TV actor appeared in person today in school. The governorcannot march in the parade in person today, but his wife wilt march. Compare: FACE-TO-FACE. Contrast: INSTEAD OF....
35. Значение идиомы good deal[good deal] or [great deal] {n.}, {informal} A large amount; much.- Used with «a». Mrs. Walker’s long illness cost her a good deal. George spends a great deal of his time watching television. -Often used like an adverb. Cleaning up after the party took a greatdeal more work than the girls expected. Usually it takes ... Читать далее...
36. Значение идиомы law unto oneself[law unto oneself] {n. phr.}, {literary} A person who does onlywhat he wishes; a person who ignores or breaks the law when he doesn’tlike it. Everybody in Germany feared Hitler because he was a lawunto himself. Mr. Brown told Johnny that he must stop trying to bea law unto himself. Compare: TAKE THE LAW INTO ... Читать далее...
37. Значение идиомы all right[all right ] {adv. phr.} 1. Well enough. The new machine is running all right. 2. {informal} I am willing; yes. «Shall we watch television?» «All right.» Compare: VERY WELL. 3. {informal} Beyond question, certainly. — Used for emphasis and placed after the word it modifies. It’s time to leave, all right, but the bus ... Читать далее...
38. Значение идиомы of the first water[of the first water] {adj. phr.}, {informal} Of the finest quality;superior; very good; best. The jeweler chose diamonds of the firstwater for the queen’s crown. The dance program at graduation wasof the first water. Compare: FIRST-CLASS....
39. Значение идиомы large order[large order] {n. phr.} Difficult job; a difficult task to fulfill. It is a large order to educate three children in college at thesame time. Compare: TALL ORDER....
40. Значение идиомы hold off[hold off] {v.} 1a. To refuse to let become friendly. The president’s high rank and chilly manner held people off. Compare: KEEP AT A DISTANCE. 1b. To be rather shy or unfriendly. Perkins was a scholarly man who held off from people. Compare: KEEPAT A DISTANCE. 2. To keep away by fighting; oppose by force. ... Читать далее...