Значение идиомы trial and error

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1. Значение идиомы on trial[on trial] {adv.} or {adj. phr.} 1. For testing or trying out for atime before making a decision. I was lucky that I had bought themachine on trial because I didn’t like it and was able to return it. Mother bought a new dishwasher on trial and was trying it outbefore deciding whether to keep ... Читать далее...
2. Перевод слова errorError — ошибка, заблуждение Перевод слова Human error — ошибка, свойственная человеку errors of taste — плохой вкус в одежде by error — по ошибке He was the victim of an Error. Он был жертвой ошибки. Man is prone to Error. Человеку свойственно допускать ошибки. I noticed an Error in the book. Я заметил ошибку ... Читать далее...
3. Значение идиомы trial balloon[trial balloon] {n.} A hint about a plan of action that is givenout to find out what people will say. John mentioned the classpresidency to Bill as a trial balloon to see if Bill might beinterested in running. The editorial was a trial balloon to testthe public’s reaction to a change in the school day....
4. Перевод слова trialTrial — испытание, проба, пробный; суд Перевод слова A blind clinical trial — клиническое испытание trial run — испытательный пробег trial period — испытательный срок state trial — суд над государственным преступником Her Trial will be public. Судебное разбирательство по ее делу будет открытым. He was on Trial for murder. Его судили за убийство. I ... Читать далее...
5. Перевод слова circuitCircuit — окружность, объезд, округ; цепь, контур Перевод слова The Moon’s circuit of the Earth — обращение Луны вокруг Земли circuit of the globe — окружность земного шара circuit court — выездная сессия окружного суда circuit of action — район действия short circuit — короткое замыкание We did a Circuit of the old city. Мы ... Читать далее...
6. Перевод идиомы trial balloon, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: trial balloon Перевод: пробный шар; что-либо, направленное на проверку чей-либо реакции Пример: If you want to know public opinion, send up a trial balloon and listen to what they say. Если хочешь узнать общественное мнение, запусти пробный шар, и послушай, что будут говорить....
7. Перевод идиомы trial by fire, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: trial by fire Перевод: испытание огнем; проверка чьих-либо способностей, особенно в сложных условиях Пример: Finishing this huge list of chores in time for the wedding is really a trial by fire. Успеть закончить этот огромный список заданий к свадьбе — настоящее испытание огнем....
8. Newspaper typing errorThe following is supposedly a true story. To be included, besides being true, the story is most likely strange, weird, surprising, or funny. The following appeared on the back page of one of Australia’s more outrageous computer publications, «Computing Australia», 21st Sept 1987: … Blame it on the computer. An unfriendly computer has been held ... Читать далее...
9. Participating in a Clinical TrialLucinda: You look tired. Are you all right? Elan: I’m fine. It’s this Clinical trial I’m Enrolled in. I’m Suffering from some Side effects. Lucinda: Are they serious? Elan: No, they’re not too bad. I was told to expect some Adverse reactions in the first weeks of the Pilot study. I guess that’s why only ... Читать далее...
10. A rural Frenchman was on trialA rural Frenchman was on trial for killing his wife when he found her with a neighbor. Upon being asked why he shot her instead of her lover, he replied, «Ah, m’sieur, is it not better to shoot a woman once than a different man every week?»...
11. Radar Gun ErrorAn off-duty police officer, familiar with radar guns, drove through a school zone within the legal speed limit when the flash of a camera went off, taking a picture of his license plate. The officer, thinking the radar was in error, drove by again; even more slowly. Another flash. He did it again for a ... Читать далее...
12. Значение идиомы breakthrough[breakthrough] {n.} A point of sudden success after a long process of experimentation, trial and error. The U. S. Space Program experienced a major breakthrough when Armstrong and Aldrin landed on the moon in June of 1969....
13. Перевод слова methodMethod — метод, способ Перевод слова The broadcast method — распространенный метод method of multiple comparison — метод множественного сравнения to apply a method — применять метод to adopt a method — перенимать метод This Method doesn’t work. Этот метод не работает. He has pointed out a Method of cure. Он указал на метод лечения. ... Читать далее...
14. Значение идиомы short[short] See: CAUGHT SHORT, FALL SHORT, FOR SHORT, IN BRIEF or INSHORT, IN SHORT ORDER, IN SHORT SUPPLY, MAKE SHORT WORK OF, RUN SHORT, SELL SHORT, THE LONG AND THE SHORT....
15. Значение идиомы put one’s finger on[put one’s finger on] also [lay one’s finger on] {v. phr.} To findexactly. The engineers couldn’t put their fingers on the reason forthe rocket’s failure to orbit. We called in an electrician hopinghe could put a finger on the cause of the short circuit....
16. Перевод слова occupyOccupy — занимать, захватывать; заниматься, уделять время Перевод слова Occupy a senior position — занимать высокопоставленную должность to occupy territory — занимать территорию he occupied himself with solving some algebra problems — он занимался решением алгебраических задач This hobby Occupies all of my free time. Это увлечение поглощает все мое свободное время. The garden Occupies ... Читать далее...
17. 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....
18. At a jury trial with the jury consisting of 8 men and 4 womenAt a jury trial with the jury consisting of 8 men and 4 women: Defendant: «Your Honor, I wish to change my plea.» Judge: «Is someone using undue influence to prompt you to change your mind?» Defendant: «No sir, when I pleaded Not Guilty I didn’t know there would be women on the jury. Since ... Читать далее...
19. Значение идиомы tie down[tie down] {v.} To keep from going somewhere or doingsomething; prevent from leaving; keep in. Mrs. Brown can’t come tothe party. She’s tied down at home with the children sick. Thenavy tied the enemy down with big gunfire while the marines landed onthe beach. I can’t help you with history now! I’m tied down withthese ... Читать далее...
20. Значение идиомы rub it in[rub it in] {v. phr.}, {slang} To remind a person again and againof an error or short-coming; tease; nag. Jerry was already unhappybecause he fumbled the ball, but his teammates kept rubbing it in. I know my black eye looks funny. You don’t need to rub it in....
21. Значение идиомы back in circulation[back in circulation] {adv. phr.} 1. Socially active once again ; back on the dating circuit after a divorce or a romantic breakup. Now that Sully is divorced from Jim she is back in circulation. 2. Once again available to the public. In the USA the two-dollar bill was back in circulation for a short ... Читать далее...
22. Значение идиомы Vietnam syndrome[Vietnam syndrome] {n.}, {informal} An attitude in governmentcircles that diplomacy may be more effective in solving localpolitical problems in other countries than the use of military force, stemming from the failure of the U. S. military intervention inVietnam. The pundits of Foggy Bottom display the Vietnam syndromethese days when it comes to Iran....
23. Значение идиомы method in one’s madness[method in one’s madness] {n. phr.} A plan or organization ofideas hard to perceive at first, but that becomes noticeable afterlonger and closer examination. We thought he was crazy to threatento resign from the university but, when he was offered a tenured fullprofessorship, we realized that there had been method in his madness....
24. Refrigerate elephantsAnalysis: 1. Differentiate it and put into the refrig. Then integrate it in the refrig. 2. Redefine the measure on the referigerator (or the elephant). 3. Apply the Banach-Tarsky theorem. Number theory: 1. First factorize, second multiply. 2. Use induction. You can always squeeze a bit more in. Algebra: 1. Step 1. Show that the ... Читать далее...
25. Перевод идиомы up someone’s alley / down someone’s alley, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: up someone’s alley / down someone’s alley Идиома: up someone’s alley / down someone’s alley разг. Перевод: быть в кругу чьих-либо способностей, интересов Пример: He is very good at solving difficult math problems; this job is right up his alley. Он очень хорошо решает трудные математические задачи, эта работа как раз по его линии....
26. Значение идиомы in the works[in the works] {adv.} or {adj. phr.} In preparation; being plannedor worked on; in progress. John was told that the paving of hisstreet was in the works. It was reported that the playwright had anew play in the works. The manager told the employees that a raisein wages was in the works. Compare: UNDER WAY....
27. Значение идиомы short of[short of ] {adj. phr.} 1. Less or worse than. Don’t doanything short of your best. 2. Not having enough. We did not buyanything because we were short of money. The girls were asked towait on tables because the kitchen was short of help....
28. Значение идиомы short haul[short haul] {n.} A short distance; a short trip. TheScoutmaster said that it was just a short haul to the lake. Theman from the moving company said they did not make short hauls, so wehired a truck to move our furniture three blocks to our new house. Contrast: LONG HAUL....
29. Why you should learn to use algebraAfter applying some simple algebra to some trite phrases and cliches a new understanding can be reached of the secret to wealth and success. Here it goes. Knowledge is Power Time is Money and as every engineer knows, Power is Work over Time. So, substituting algebraic equations for these time worn bits of wisdom, we ... Читать далее...
30. Значение идиомы jump bail[jump bail] or [skip bail] {v. phr.}, {informal} To run away andfail to come to trial, and so to give up a certain amount of moneyalready given to a court of law to hold with the promise that youwould come. The robber paid $2000 bail so he wouldn’t be put injail before his trial, but ... Читать далее...
31. Значение идиомы the works[the works] {n. plural}, {slang} 1. Everything that can be had orthat you have; everything of this kind, all that goes with it. Whenthe tramp found $100, he went into a fine restaurant and ordered theworks with a steak dinner. 1b. See: SHOOT THE WORKS. 2. Roughhandling or treatment; a bad beating or scolding; killing; ... Читать далее...
32. Значение идиомы work out[work out] {v. phr.} 1. To find an answer to. John worked outhis math problems all by himself. Mary had trouble getting alongwith her roommate, but they worked it out. Compare: FIGURE OUT. 2. Toplan; develop. Mary worked out a beautiful design for a sweater. Alice worked out a new hair-do. 3. To accomplish; arrange. ... Читать далее...
33. Значение идиомы cut short[cut short] {v.} To stop or interrupt suddenly; end suddenly or too soon. Rain cut short the ball game. An auto accident cut short the man’s life. When Dick began to tell about his summer vacation the teacher cut him short, saying «Tell us about that another time»....
34. Chemistry song 04Deck the Labs Deck the labs with rubber tubing Fa la la la la, la la la la. Use your funnel and your filter Fa la la la la, la la la la. Don we now our goggles and aprons Fa la la la la, la la la la. Before we go to our lab ... Читать далее...
35. Значение идиомы shoot the works[shoot the works] {v. phr.}, {slang} 1. To spare no expense oreffort; get or give everything. Billy shot the works when he boughthis bicycle; he got a bell, a light, a basket, and chrome trimmings onit, too. The Greens shot the works on their daughter’s weddingreception. 2. To go the limit; take a risk. The ... Читать далее...
36. Значение идиомы for short[for short] {adv. phr.} So as to make shorter; as an abbreviationor nickname. The boy’s name was Humperdink, or «Dink» for short. The National Broadcasting Company is called NBC for short....
37. Значение идиомы the long and the short[the long and the short] or [the long and short] {n. phr.} All thatneeds to be said; the basic fact; point. The long and the short ofthe matter is that the man is no actor. The money isn’t there, andthat’s the long and short of it....
38. Значение идиомы short-spoken[short-spoken] {adj.} Using so few words that you seem impatient orangry; speaking in a short impatient way; saying as little as possiblein an unfriendly way. Jim is always short-spoken when he is tired. We were hoping to borrow Dad’s car, but he was so short-spoken whenhe came home that we were afraid to ask....
39. 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....
40. Значение идиомы run short[run short] {v. phr.} 1. To not have enough. Bob asked Jack tolend him five dollars because he was running short. We are runningshort of sugar. Compare: RUN OUT. 2. To be not enough in quantity. We are out of potatoes and the flour is running short....