Значение идиомы to scale

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1. Перевод слова scaleScale — весы, весить; масштаб, шкала Перевод слова He tips the scales at 225 pounds — он весит 225 фунтов the scale of a drawing — масштаб чертежа Fahrenheit scale — шкала Фаренгейта He weighed himself on the Scale. Он взвесился на весах. Earthquakes are measured on the Richter Scale. Землетрясения измеряются по шкале Рихтера. ... Читать далее...
2. Значение идиомы scale down[scale down] {v.} To make smaller or less; decrease. John scaleddown each boy’s share of food after a bear robbed the camp. Tombuilt a scaled down model of the plane. Compare: CUT DOWN....
3. Значение идиомы inch[inch] See: BY INCHES, EVERY INCH, GIVE ONE AN INCH AND HE WILLTAKE A MILE, WITHIN AN ACE OF or WITHIN AN INCH OF, WITHIN AN INCH OFONE’S LIFE....
4. Перевод слова fiftyFifty — пятьдесят Перевод слова A man of fifty — пятидесятилетний человек Chapter fifty — пятидесятая глава within a radius of fifty miles — в радиусе пятидесяти миль He is over Fifty. Ему за пятьдесят. The coat was below Fifty dollars! Пальто стоило меньше пятидесяти долларов! He left me a lousy Fifty cent tip. Он ... Читать далее...
5. Перевод идиомы divide something fifty-fifty / split something fifty-fifty, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: divide something fifty-fifty / split something fifty-fifty Перевод: разделить что-либо на две равные части Пример: We divided the money that we won fifty-fifty. Мы разделил деньги, которые выиграли, поровну....
6. Значение идиомы fifty-fifty[fifty-fifty ] {adj.}, {informal} 1. Divided or shared equally. It will be a fifty-fifty arrangement; half the money for me and halffor you. 2. Half for and half against; half good and half bad. There is only a fifty-fifty chance that we will win the game. Compare: HALF AND HALF....
7. Значение идиомы foot[foot] See: AT ONE’S FEET, COLD FEET, DEAD ON ONE’S FEET, DRAGONE’S FEET, FROM HEAD TO FOOT, GET OFF ON THE WRONG FOOT, GET ONE’SFEET WET, HAND AND FOOT, KEEP ONE’S FEET, KNOCK OFF ONE’S FEET, LANDON ONE’S FEET, LET GRASS GROW UNDER ONE’S FEET, ONE FOOT IN THE GRAVE, ON FOOT, ON ONE’S FEET, ... Читать далее...
8. Значение идиомы within an inch of one’s life[within an inch of one’s life] {adv. phr.} Until you are almostdead; near to dying. The bear clawed the hunter within an inch ofhis life. Often used after «to». The prize fighter was beaten towithin an inch of his life....
9. Значение идиомы draw out[draw out] {v. phr.} 1. To take out; remove. Johnny drew a dollar out of the bank to buy his mother a present. The hunter drew out his gun and shot the snake. 2. To make talk or tell something. Jimmy was bashful but Mrs. Wilson drew him out by asking him about baseball. 3. ... Читать далее...
10. Значение идиомы take shape[take shape] {v. phr.} To grow or develop into a certain fixedform. Plans for our vacation are beginning to take shape. Theirnew home took shape as the weeks went by. Compare: SHAPE UP....
11. Перевод слова representRepresent — представлять, изображать, обозначать Перевод слова To represent by a diagram — отображать графически to represent nomographically — представлять в виде номограммы to represent falsely — сообщать ложные сведения о фактах he represented the town in Parliament — он был представителем города в парламенте What does that symbol Represent? Что означает этот символ? She ... Читать далее...
12. Значение идиомы road sign[road sign] {n.} A sign on which there is information about a roador places; a sign with directions to drivers. The road sign read,»25 MPH LIMIT» but Jack drove along at fifty miles an hour. Theroad sign said Westwood was four miles away....
13. Значение идиомы in shape[in shape] or [in condition] {adj. phr.} In good condition; able toperform well. The football team will he in shape for the first gameof the season. Mary was putting her French in shape for the lest. Compare: IN PRACTICE. Contrast: OUT OF SHAPE....
14. Перевод слова statueStatue — статуя, изваяние, памятник Перевод слова To unveil a statue — торжественно открывать памятник to carve a statue — вырезать статую to cast a statue in bronze — отливать статую из бронзы The Statue was mounted on a marble base. Статуя была установлена на мраморном основании. He sat still as a Statue. Он сидел ... Читать далее...
15. Перевод слова inchInch — дюйм, высота Перевод слова A man of inches — мужчина высокого роста square inch — квадратный дюйм inch by inch — мало-помалу, понемногу Caleb’s face fell a full Inch. Лицо Калеба вытянулось на целый дюйм. We Inched along in heavy traffic. Мы медленно двигались в плотном автомобильном потоке. Give him an Inch and ... Читать далее...
16. Значение идиомы flfty-flfty[flfty-flfty ] {adv.}, {informal} Equally; evenly. The twoboys divided the marbles they won fifty-fifty. When Dick and Sambought an old car, they divided the cost fifty-fifty....
17. Значение идиомы give one an inch, and he will take a mile[give one an inch, and he will take a mile] If you give some peoplea little or yield anything, they will want more and more; some peopleare never satisfied. I gave Billy a bite of candy and he wantedmore and more. If you give him an inch, he’ll take a mile. Thecounselor said to Jack, ... Читать далее...
18. Перевод идиомы split something fifty-fifty, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: split something fifty-fifty Перевод: разделить что-либо пополам, поровну Пример: I decided to split the prize fifty-fifty with my friend. Я решил разделить свой выигрыш поровну со своим другом....
19. Значение идиомы draw up[draw up] {v.} 1. To write in its correct form; put in writing. The rich man had his lawyers draw up his will so that each of his children would receive part of his money when he died. 2. To plan or prepare; begin to write out. The two countries drew up a peace treaty ... Читать далее...
20. Значение идиомы inch along[inch along] {v. phr.} To. proceed slowly and withdifficulty. When the electricity failed, it took John half an hourto inch his way along the corridors of the office building....
21. Значение идиомы within an ace of[within an ace of] {informal} or [within an inch of] {adv. phr.}Almost but not quite; very close to; nearly. Tim came within an aceof losing the election. John was within an inch of drowning beforehe was pulled out of the water. Compare: BY THE SKIN OF ONE’S TEETH....
22. Значение идиомы out of shape[out of shape] or [out of condition] {adj. phr.} 1. Not in goodcondition; not able to perform well. Father was out of shape whenhe took a long hike with the boys, and he was stiff and sore the nextday. Jack’s pitching arm got out of condition during the winter, when he wasn’t using it. Compare: ... Читать далее...
23. Значение идиомы on foot[on foot] {adv.} or {adj. phr.} 1. By walking. Sally’s bicyclebroke and she had to return home on foot. 2. Being planned. Thereporter said that a civil rights demonstration was on foot. Planshave been set on foot for a party for Miss Jackson, because she isretiring....
24. Значение идиомы set foot[set foot] {v. phr.} To step; walk; go. — Used with a negative. She would not let him set foot across her threshold. She told theboy not to set foot out of the house until he had finished supper....
25. Значение идиомы put one’s foot down[put one’s foot down] {v. phr.}, {informal} To take a decidedstand; be stubborn in decision. John didn’t want to practice hispiano lesson, but his teacher put his foot down. When it came tosmoking pot at parties, our parents put their foot down....
26. Ordering Coffee and TeaJermaine: I’d like a Decaf drip, To go. Drew: Would you like our light or dark Roast? Jermaine: I’ll just have whatever’s freshly brewed. Drew: Are you sure you don’t want to try an Espresso, an Americano, or a Latte? Jermaine: No, just a decaf coffee. Drew: Sure, no problem. Would you like it hot ... Читать далее...
27. Значение идиомы draw blood[draw blood] {v. phr.}, {informal} To make someone feel hurt or angry. If you want to draw blood, ask Jim about his last money-making scheme. Her sarcastic comments drew blood....
28. Feeling small: Fingers can detect nano-scale wrinkles even on a seemingly smooth surfaceOur sense of touch is clearly more acute than many realize. A new study by Swedish scientists demystifies the «unknown sense» with first-ever measurements of human tactile perception. In a ground-breaking study, Swedish scientists have shown that people can detect nano-scale wrinkles while running their fingers upon a seemingly smooth surface. The findings could lead ... Читать далее...
29. Значение идиомы wait on hand and foot[wait on hand and foot] {v. phr.} To serve in every possible way;do everything for. Sally is spoiled because her motherwaits on her hand and foot. The gentlemen had a valet to wait onhim hand and foot. Compare: HAND AND FOOT....
30. Значение идиомы follow through[follow through] {v. phr.} 1. To finish a movement that you havestarted; continue an action to its natural ending. A footballpasser should follow through after he throws the ball. 2. To finishan action that you have started. Bob drew plans for a table for hismother, but he did not follow through by making it....
31. Значение идиомы hand and foot[hand and foot] {adv. phr.} 1. So that the hands and feet cannot beused. — Used with «bind» or a synonym. The robbers bound him handand foot and left him on the floor. 2. So that no tree action ispossible. — Used with «bind» or a synonym. If Mr. Jones signs thatpaper, he will be ... Читать далее...
32. Перевод слова shapeShape — форма, очертание, образ Перевод слова Rectangular in shape — прямоугольной формы in the shape of a horseshoe — в виде подковы an angel in the shape of a woman — воплощенный ангел (о женщине) The dress was Shaped to her figure. Платье подогнали по ее фигуре. What Shape is the table? Какой формы ... Читать далее...
33. Значение идиомы one foot in the grave[one foot in the grave] {n. phr.} Near to death. The dog isfourteen years old, blind, and feeble. He has one foot in the grave. Grandfather has never been sick a day in his life, but Mother caresfor him as if he had one foot in the grave....
34. Значение идиомы put one’s foot in it[put one’s foot in it] or [put one’s foot in one’s mouth] {v. phr.}, {informal} To speak carelessly and rudely; hurt another’sfeelings without intending to; make a rude mistake. He put his footin it with his remark about self-made men because Jones was one ofthem. She put her foot in her mouth with her joke ... Читать далее...
35. Значение идиомы on the face of it[on the face of it] {adv. phr.} Apparently; as it seems. On theface of it, Joe’s claim that he can swim five miles is true. Hisstatement that he is a millionaire is, on the face of it, false....
36. Значение идиомы not to touch with a ten-foot pole[not to touch with a ten-foot pole] {v. phr.} Toconsider something completely undesirable or uninteresting. Somepeople won’t touch spinach with a ten-foot pole. Kids who wouldn’ttouch an encyclopedia with a ten-foot pole love to find informationwith this computer program....
37. Перевод слова footFoot — ступня, нога, основание Перевод слова At the foot of the bed — в ногах кровати the foot of a ladder — основание лестницы non-kicking foot — опорная нога My Foot hurts. Моя ступня болит. They came on Foot. Они пришли пешком. Stop wiggling your Foot. Не качай ногой....
38. Значение идиомы in poor shape[in poor shape] {adv. phr.} In a bad condition. Most of thestreets of Chicago are in poor shape due to the heavy snow and frostduring the winters....
39. Перевод идиомы out of shape, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: out of shape Перевод: не в форме Пример: My mother is out of shape and cannot walk for a long distance. Моя мать не в форме, и она не может долго ходить....
40. Значение идиомы put one’s best foot forward[put one’s best foot forward] {v. phr.}, {informal} To try to makea good impression; try to make a good appearance; do one’s best. During courtship, it is natural to put your best foot forward. When Ted applied for the job he put his best foot forward....