Значение идиомы under the circumstances

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1. Значение идиомы circumstances alter cases[circumstances alter cases] {formal} The way things are, or happen, may change the way you are expected to act. John’s father told him never to touch his gun, but one day when Father was away, John used it to shoot a poisonous snake that came into the yard. Circumstances alter cases....
2. Перевод идиомы under the circumstances, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: under the circumstances Перевод: при сложившихся, существующих обстоятельствах Пример: The girl was very sick and under the circumstances did not have to take the exam. Девушка была очень больна, и при сложившихся обстоятельствах могла не сдавать экзамены....
3. Значение идиомы on condition that[on condition that] {conj.} Providing that; if. I will lend youthe money on condition that you pay it back in one month. Sheagreed to act in the play on condition that she could keep hercostumes....
4. Stagecoach surpriseI had a dream the other night. I was in the old West riding in a stagecoach. Suddenly, a man riding a horse pulls up to the left side of the stagecoach, and a riderless horse pulls up on the right. The man leans down, pulls open the door, and jumps off his horse into ... Читать далее...
5. 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...
6. Значение идиомы run a risk[run a risk] or [take a risk] {v. phr.} To be open to danger orloss; put yourself in danger; be unprotected. A baseball umpirewears a mask and chest protector so he won’t run the risk of being hitby the ball. Billy takes a risk of being hit by a car when he runsinto the street ... Читать далее...
7. Значение идиомы light out[light out] {v.}, {slang} 1. To run as fast as you can. The boylit out for home with the bully chasing him. On the next pitch therunner will light out for second. 2. To go away in a hurry; leavesuddenly. — Often used with «for». Jack won’t be in town long. Hewants to light out ... Читать далее...
8. Значение идиомы give-and-take[give-and-take] {n. phr.} 1. A sharing; giving and receiving backand forth between people; a giving up by people on different sides ofpart of what each one wants so that they can agree. Jimmy is tooselfish. He has no notion of give-and-take with the other children butwants everything for himself. There has to be give-and-takebetween two ... Читать далее...
9. Значение идиомы bail out[bail out ] {v.} 1. To secure release from prison until trial by leaving or promising money or property for a while. When college students got into trouble with the police, the college president would always bail them out. 2. {informal} To free from trouble by giving or lending money. He started a small business, ... Читать далее...
10. Значение идиомы bed of nails[bed of nails] {n. phr.} A difficult or unhappy situation or set of circumstances. «There are days when my job is a regular bed of nails,» Jim groaned. Contrast: BED OF ROSES....
11. Перевод идиомы run a risk (of something) / run the risk (of something), значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: run a risk (of something) / run the risk (of something) Перевод: рисковать чем-либо Пример: You run a risk of going to jail if you drive after drinking. Ты рискуешь попасть в тюрьму, если будешь водить машину после того, как выпил....
12. Перевод слова riskRisk — опасность, риск, рисковать Перевод слова That policy is now at risk — эта политика находится сейчас под угрозой commercial risk — коммерческий риск decision under risk — решение с учетом риска Why Risk your life? Зачем рисковать своей жизнью? It’s not worth the Risk. Это не стоит риска. Let’s minimize the Risk. Давайте ... Читать далее...
13. Значение идиомы spending money[spending money] or [pocket money] {n.} Money that is given to aperson to spend. When the seniors went to New York City on a trip, each was given $10 in spending money. Father gave John a nickel inpocket money when he went to the store with Mother....
14. Перевод слова conditionCondition — состояние, обстоятельства, условия Перевод слова Condition of the market — состояние рынка to accept a condition — принимать условие on condition that — при условии, что The car was in perfect Condition. Машина была в идеальном состоянии. I Condition my hair after washing it У привожу в порядок свои волосы после того как ... Читать далее...
15. Investing Your MoneyKaren: My company offers a 401(k) plan. Do you think I should have one? Jimmy: Yes, definitely. I had a 401(k) account when I worked for McQ Corp, and when I started working on my own I converted it to an IRA. Karen: I really don’t understand any of these Investment options. I talked to ... Читать далее...
16. Значение идиомы dead duck[dead duck] {n.}, {slang} A person or thing in a hopeless situation or condition; one to whom something bad is sure to happen. When the pianist broke her arm, she was a dead duck....
17. Значение идиомы in season[in season] {adv.} or {adj. phr.} 1. {literary} At the proper orbest time. Fred’s father told him that he was not old enough yetbut that he would learn to drive in season. 2a. At the right orlawful time for hunting or catching. Deer will be in season nextweek. In spring we’ll go fishing when trout ... Читать далее...
18. Значение идиомы at a premium[at a premium] {adv. phr.} At a high price due to special circumstances. When his father died, Fred flew to Europe at a premium because he had no chance to buy a less expensive ticket....
19. Значение идиомы money[money] See: COIN MONEY or MINT MONEY, EASY MONEY, FOOL AND HISMONEY ARE SOON PARTED, FOR LOVE OR MONEY, IN THE CHIPS or IN THEMONEY, MADE OF MONEY, MARRY MONEY, PUT ONE’S MONEY ON A SCRATCHEDHORSE, RUN FOR ONE’S MONEY, SEE THE COLOR OF ONE’S MONEY, SPENDINGMONEY or POCKET MONEY....
20. Значение идиомы new money[new money] {n. phr.} People who have become rich recently. Since Bobby’s father invented a new computer component, Bobby and hisfamily are new money. Contrast: OLD MONEY....
21. Значение идиомы out of[out of] {prep.} 1a. From the inside to the outside of. Johntook the apple out of the bag. Get out of the car! The teacherhas gone out of town. 1b. In a place away from. No, you can’t seeMr. Jones; he is out of the office today. Our house is ten milesout of town. 2. ... Читать далее...
22. Значение идиомы run for one’s money[run for one’s money] {n. phr.} 1. A good fight; a hard struggle. — Usually used with «give» or «get». Our team didn’t win the game, but they gave the other team a run for their money. 2. Satisfaction;interest; excitement. — Usually used with «give» or «get». Peoplelike to watch the champion fight because they ... Читать далее...
23. Значение идиомы give the bounce[give the bounce] or [give the gate] {v. phr.}, {slang} 1. or [givethe air] To stop being a friend or lover to ; separate from. Mary gave John the bounce after she saw him dating another girl. Bill and Jane had an argument and Bill is giving her the gate. 2. or[give the sack] also ... Читать далее...
24. 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...
25. Перевод идиомы at risk, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: at risk Перевод: в опасности, рисковать Пример: The children were at risk of getting sick when the disease spread in the school. Дети рисковали заболеть, когда болезнь распространилась по школе....
26. Значение идиомы lock, stock, and barrel[lock, stock, and barrel] {n. phr.} Everything; completely. Therobbers emptied the whole house — lock, stock, and barrel. Compare:HOOK, LINE, AND SINKER....
27. Значение идиомы calculated risk[calculated risk] {n.} An action that may fail but is judged more likely to succeed. The sending of troops to the rebellious island was a calculated risk....
28. Значение идиомы pitch in[pitch in] {v.}, {informal} 1. To begin something with much energy;start work eagerly. Pitch in and we will finish the job as soon aspossible. 2. To give help or money for something; contribute. Everyone must pitch in and work together. We all pitched in aquarter to buy Nancy a present. Syn.: CHIP IN. Compare: FALL ... Читать далее...
29. Значение идиомы in the pink[in the pink] or [in the pink of condition] {adj. phr.}, {informal}In excellent health; strong and well; in fine shape. Mr. Merrickhad aged well; he was one of those old men who always seem in the pinkof condition. After a practice and a rubdown, Joe felt in thepink....
30. Значение идиомы in mint condition[in mint condition] {adj. phr.} Excellent; as good as new. Grandma seldom uses her car; it is already ten years old, but it isstill in mint condition....
31. Little Melissa comes home from first grade and tellsLittle Melissa comes home from first grade and tells her father that they learned about the history of Valentine’s Day. «Since Valentine’s Day is for a Christian saint and we’re Jewish,» she asks, «will God get mad at me for giving someone a valentine?» Melissa’s father thinks a bit, then says «No, I don’t think ... Читать далее...
32. Перевод слова circumstanceCircumstance — обстоятельство, случай Перевод слова Circumstances alter cases — все зависит от обстоятельств exceptional circumstance — необычные обстоятельства attenuating circumstance — смягчающее обстоятельство He was a victim of Circumstances. Он был жертвой обстоятельств. The Circumstances suggest murder. Обстоятельства позволяют предположить, что это было убийство. The Circumstances of his death are suspicious. Обстоятельства его смерти ... Читать далее...
33. 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....
34. Значение идиомы keel over[keel over] {v.} 1. To turn upside down; tip over; overturn. — Usually refers to a boat. The strong wind made the sailboat keelover and the passengers fell into the water. 2. {informal} To fallover in a faint; taint. It was so hot during the assembly programthat two girls who were standing on the stage ... Читать далее...
35. Фразовый глагол give out — перевод и значение, пример использованияФразовый глагол: give out Перевод: раздавать, распределять Пример: I earn extra money by giving out brochures on the street. Я получаю дополнительный заработок, раздавая листовки на улице....
36. Значение идиомы give in[give in] {v.} To stop fighting or arguing and do as the otherperson wants; give someone his own way; stop opposing someone. Mother kept inviting Mrs. Smith to stay for lunch, and finally shegave in. After Billy proved that he could ride a bicycle safely, his father gave in to him and bought him one. ... Читать далее...
37. Перевод идиомы risk one’s neck, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: risk one’s neck Перевод: рисковать головой Пример: I’m not going to risk my neck climbing over a twenty-foot wall! Я не собираюсь рисковать головой и перелезать через двадцатифутовую стену!...
38. Значение идиомы over a barrel[over a barrel] also [over the barrel] {adv. phr.}, {informal} Inthe power of your enemies; not able to do anything about what happensto you; in a helpless condition; trapped. Bill had Tom over abarrel because Tom owed him money. Ralph has me over a barrel; Ineed five dollars, and he won’t lend it to me ... Читать далее...
39. Перевод слова situationSituation — обстановка, ситуация, положение Перевод слова Mistress of the situation — хозяйка положения nervous situation — тревожная ситуация delicate situation — щекотливое положение It was a very nervous Situation. Обстановка была очень нервной. They got into a dodgy Situation. Они попали в довольно щекотливую ситуацию. I was unfamiliar with the Situation. Я был не ... Читать далее...
40. Значение идиомы on one’s knees[on one’s knees] {adj. phr.} 1. Pleading; begging very hard. Theboys were on their knees for hours before their parents agreed totheir camping plans. The Jacksons won’t contribute to the RedCross unless you get on your knees. 2. In a very weak condition; nearfailure. When the graduates of the school heard that it was on ... Читать далее...