Значение идиомы tie-in

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1. Перевод слова essayEssay — эссе, этюд, очерк Перевод слова An essay on Russian literature — очерк русской литературы familiar essay — сочинение в свободном стиле botch up an essay — состряпать статейку His Essay was full of mistakes. В его эссе было полно ошибок. There are many problems with her Essay. С ее эссе много проблем. I ... Читать далее...
2. Перевод слова connectionConnection — связь, соединение Перевод слова Connection between two ideas — связь между двумя идеями in this connection — в этой связи tenuous connection — тонкие, хрупкие взаимоотношения He has powerful Connections. У него есть очень влиятельные знакомые. I’m not sure I see the Connection. Я не уверен, что вижу связь. Two suspects were arrested ... Читать далее...
3. Значение идиомы walking encyclopedia[walking encyclopedia] {n. phr.} A polymath; a person very wellversed in a number of different disciplines. My uncle is averitable walking encyclopedia when it comes to the history of WorldWar II. Contrast: WALKING DICTIONARY....
4. Значение идиомы leave one’s mark[leave one’s mark] {v. phr.} To leave an impression upon; influencesomeone. Tolstoy never won the Nobel Prize, but he left his mark onworld literature. See: MAKE ONE’S MARK....
5. Stop redundancyThe Committee for the Reduction of Redundancy and the Antiproliferation of Repetition has decided not to meet until they have their first meeting and thus will not be meeting until the first time. Their Pre-meeting Statement wanted to make this clear before they had their first meeting, so that it would not be unor confusing. ... Читать далее...
6. Setting Up Conference Calls and VideoconferencesEwan: Who’s running the Videoconference next week? Petra: I am. Desmond put me in charge of it last week. Ewan: Oh, somebody’s Moving up in the world. It’s nice that he’s giving you more responsibility. Petra: Yeah, but I’m not sure I’m ready. Ewan: I’ve set up Conference calls and videoconferences before. Maybe you can ... Читать далее...
7. Значение идиомы half the battle[half the battle] {n. phr.} A large part of the work. When youwrite an essay for class, making the outline is half the battle. To see your faults and decide to change is half the battle ofself-improvement....
8. Перевод слова meetingMeeting — собрание, совещание Перевод слова To fix a time for the meeting — назначить время встречи informal meeting — неофициальная встреча meeting point — место встречи Is the Meeting over yet? Собрание уже закончилось? It was a raucous Meeting. Заседание прошло бурно. The Meeting will be brief. Совещание будет кратким. Происхождение слова meeting Образовано ... Читать далее...
9. Перевод слова perfectPerfect — совершенный, идеальный; совершенствовать Перевод слова To perfect an invention — улучшать изобретение perfect beauty — совершенная красота perfect person — идеальный человек perfect specimen — прекрасный образчик What a Perfect Hebe! Какое прелестное создание! His English was Perfect. Он безупречно говорил по-английски. They live in Perfect union. Они живут в полном согласии. Интересные ... Читать далее...
10. Значение идиомы minutes of the meeting[minutes of the meeting] {n. phr.} The notes taken by the recordingsecretary; of an official body or an association recording of what wassaid and transacted during the given session. «Shall we accept theminutes of our last meeting as read by the secretary?» the chairmanasked....
11. Значение идиомы make a motion[make a motion] {v. phr.} To propose in some committee meeting orlegislative group that a certain action be taken. The secretarymade a motion that the minutes of the last meeting be accepted....
12. Значение идиомы on end[on end] {adj. phr.} Seemingly endless. — Used with plural nouns oftime. Judy spent hours on end writing and rewriting her essay. During July and August there was no rain for weeks on end....
13. Значение идиомы run that by me again![run that by me again!] {v. phr.}, {informal command} Repeat whatyou just said, as I couldn’t understand you. «Run that by meagain,» he cried. «This telephone connection is very bad.»...
14. Taking Minutes of a MeetingI was Absent at last month’s meeting, so imagine my surprise when I found out that I had been Elected the committee’s Secretary! As part of my duties, I have To take minutes at each meeting. Taking minutes means I have to pay attention and try my best To transcribe what each person says, or ... Читать далее...
15. Getting Praise and RecognitionRene: Hey, look who’s here. It’s the company’s Golden boy. Bruno: Very funny. Rene: I’m not joking. First, you’re Recognized at the annual meeting for your work in the company, and then you get a Commendation from the city for your volunteer work. I’m Basking in your reflected glory. Bruno: I didn’t ask for either ... Читать далее...
16. Scheduling a MeetingI needed to Schedule a meeting for the three Departments involved in a new project. I called each one to find a Date that Would work for all three of us. Bruno: So, Nicola, would the Day after tomorrow work for you? Nicola: No, I’ll be Out of the office all day. Could we Do ... Читать далее...
17. Значение идиомы rope Into[rope Into] {v.}, {informal} 1. To trick into; persuadedishonestly. Jerry let the big boys rope him into stealing someapples. 2. To get to join in; persuade to work at. Itwas Sue’s job to bathe the dog but she roped Sam into helping her. Mother did not go to the first meeting of the club because ... Читать далее...
18. Значение идиомы as to[as to] {prep.} 1. In connection with; about; regarding. There is no doubt as to his honesty. As to your final grade, that depends on your final examination. Syn.: WITH RESPECT TO. 2. According to; following; going by. They sorted the eggs as to size and color....
19. Looking for IdeasLing: Ugh! Sam: What’s the matter? Ling: I’m trying To jot down some ideas for the meeting tomorrow but I’m Drawing a blank. Sam: When I’ve got a Block, I usually Step away from it for a while and come back to it later. Then I can look at it with a Fresh perspective. Ling: ... Читать далее...
20. Значение идиомы sit up and take notice[sit up and take notice] {v. phr.}, {informal} To be surprised intonoticing something. Grace had never impressed her teachers. Hearingthat she had won the essay contest made them sit up and take notice. George’s sudden success made the town sit up and take notice....
21. Перевод идиомы in for something, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: in for something Перевод: обязательно получить что-либо, быть не в состоянии избежать чего-либо Пример: The student is in for much trouble now that he cannot finish his graduation essay. У студента определенно будет много проблем, раз он не может закончить свое выпускное сочинение....
22. Irishman declares warSaddam Hussein is sitting at home when the phone rings. He picks it up and says «Hello». The voice at the end of the phone says «Hello Mr. Hussein, it’s Paddy here. I’m just ringing to let you know that we’ve declared war on your country.» SH smiles to himself, «Come on Paddy», he says, ... Читать далее...
23. Значение идиомы apropos of[apropos of] {prep.}, {formal} In connection with; on the subject of, about; concerning. Apropos of higher tuition, Mr. Black told the boy about the educational loans that banks are offering. Mr. White went to see Mr. Richards apropos of buying a car....
24. Значение идиомы think piece[think piece] {n.}, {slang} 1. The human brain. Lou’s got onepowerful think piece, man. 2. Any provocative essay or article that, by stating a strong opinion, arouses the reader to think about it andreact to it by agreeing or disagreeing. That article by CharlesFenyvesi on Vietnamese refugees in the Washington Post sure was athink piece!...
25. Перевод идиомы leave someone alone, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: leave someone alone Перевод: не беспокоить кого-либо, оставить кого-либо в покое Пример: Please leave me alone so I can finish this essay. Не беспокой меня, пожалуйста, чтобы я мог закончить это сочинение....
26. Types of MeetingsSusanna: All right, then. This meeting is over. We’ll meet again next week for a Status update. Juan: Hey, do you have a few minutes to talk about tomorrow’s Teleconference? Susanna: Sorry, I’ve got to run. I’m late for my department’s weekly Brainstorming session. Can it wait? Juan: Sure, how about a Lunch meeting? Susanna: ... Читать далее...
27. Перевод слова briefBrief — краткий, сжатый Перевод слова Brief experience — небольшой опыт brief review — краткий обзор news brief — сводка новостей The meeting will be Brief. Совещание будет кратким. You’ll be Briefed at Control. Инструкции получите на командном пункте. The essay is Brief but thorough enough. Эссе является кратким, но достаточно основательным. Примеры из жизни ... Читать далее...
28. Business Emails and AbbreviationsDear Sam, I am writing to follow up on our phone conversation Re: the upcoming meeting. We’ve made good Headway in our planning, having Settled many of the arrangements, e. g., the date, time, and Venue. However, we still need to decide on the Agenda, i. e., who will speak, in what order, and for ... Читать далее...
29. Значение идиомы in respect to[in respect to] or [with respect to] In connection with; relatedto, about; on. The teacher told stories about Washington andLincoln in respect to the importance of being honest. In respectto your visit with us, we hope you can come before September. There was no shortage in respect to food. Compare: AS TO, INREFERENCE TO, IN ... Читать далее...
30. Перевод идиомы put / keep one’s nose to the grindstone, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: put / keep one’s nose to the grindstone Перевод: сильно и много трудиться; трудиться, не разгибая спины Пример: I put my nose to the grindstone and worked all weekend on my history essay. Я трудился над своим эссе по истории все выходные, не разгибая стены....
31. Значение идиомы work[work] See: ALL IN A DAY’S WORK, ALL WORK AND NO PLAY MAKES JACK ADULL BOY, AT WORK, BUSY WORK, IN THE WORKS, MAKE SHORT WORK OF, MANYHANDS MAKE LIGHT WORK, SHOOT THE WORKS, THE WORKS, IN THE WORKS....
32. Meeting an Out of Town FriendLucy: Hey Jeff, Have you met my friend? Jeff: No, I don’t think I have. Lucy: Well, this is my Oldest and best friend, Marlene. She’s visiting From out of town. Jeff: Hi, I’m Jeff. Marlene: Hi, iT’s nice meeting you. Jeff: How long do you plan to be in town? Marlene: I’m here for ... Читать далее...
33. Dealing with Time Changes in SchedulingDanny: Don’t bother looking for next year’s meeting Calendar. I’m still working on it. Tessa: What’s taking so long? Danny: This is my first time scheduling all of the major meetings for this company and I’m getting Thrown off by all of the things I have to Keep in mind. For instance, our Bylaws say ... Читать далее...
34. Значение идиомы coffee hour[coffee hour] {n.} A time for coffee or other refreshments after a meeting; a time to meet people and have refreshments. After the business meeting we had a coffee hour. The Joneses had a coffee hour so their visitor could meet their neighbors....
35. Значение идиомы in relation to[in relation to] or [with relation to] {prep.} In connection with;in dealing with; as concerns; in comparison to; respecting; about. Father spoke about school in relation to finding a job when we areolder. What did you say in relation to what happened yesterday? With relation to his job, skill is very important. In relation toTexas, ... Читать далее...
36. Значение идиомы in reference to[in reference to] or [with reference to] or [in regard to ] or[with regard to] {prep.} In connection with; from the standpoint of;concerning; regarding; about. I am writing with reference to yourlast letter. He spoke in reference to the Boy Scouts. I spoketo him with regard to his low marks. In regard to the testtomorrow, ... Читать далее...
37. Значение идиомы all in a day’s work[all in a day’s work] or [all in the day’s work] {adj. phr.}, {informal} Unpleasant or bad but to be expected; not harder than usual; not unusual. Keeping ants away from a picnic lunch is all in the day’s work. When the car had a flat tire, Father said that it was all in a ... Читать далее...
38. Meeting Your Boyfriend’s/Girlfriend’s ParentsRonny: Ready? Judy: Ready as I’ll ever be. Ronny: Try To work up a little Enthusiasm about meeting my parents. Judy: It’s not them I’m worried about. It’s me. What if I don’t Pass muster? Ronny: My parents are going to love you. They’re Open-minded and Nonjudgmental people. They won’t care about anything except that ... Читать далее...
39. Значение идиомы kick oneself[kick oneself] {v. phr.}, {informal} To be sorry or ashamed;regret. When John missed the train, he kicked himself for nothaving left earlier. Mary could have kicked herself for lettingthe secret out before it was announced officially....
40. Значение идиомы missing link[missing link] n. 1. Something needed to complete a group; amissing part of a chain of things. A 1936 penny was the missinglink in John’s collection of pennies. The detective hunted for thefact that was the missing link in the case. 2. An unknown extinctanimal that was supposed to be a connection between man and ... Читать далее...