Значение идиомы up against

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1. Перевод слова prejudicePrejudice — предрассудок, стереотип, предвзятое мнение Перевод слова Race prejudice — расовые предрассудки religious prejudice — религиозные предрассудки without prejudice — беспристрастно, без предвзятого мнения Prejudice do not blindfold you. Предрассудки не должны мешать вам. We have to begin by purging our minds of Prejudice. Мы должны начать с освобождения наших умов от предрассудков. Judges ... Читать далее...
2. Значение идиомы up against it[up against it] {adj. phr.}, {informal} Faced with a greatdifficulty or problem; badly in need. The Smith family is upagainst it because Mr. Smith cannot find a job. You will be upagainst it if you don’t pass the test. You will probably failarithmetic. Compare: HARD UP, END OF ONE’S ROPE, BACK TO THE WALL....
3. A definition of GodA little boy was learning about God in his church, and he was talking to his mother about it. She, not wanting to place prejudice in the little boy’s mind, sat him and said: «God is not a man or a woman, and God is not black or white.» To which the child responded, «Well, ... Читать далее...
4. Значение идиомы rat race[rat race] {n.}, {slang} A very confusing, crowded, or disorderlyrush; a confusing scramble, struggle, or way of living that does notseem to have a purpose. The dance last night was a rat race. It wastoo noisy and crowded. School can be a rat race if you don’t keepup with your studies. This job is a ... Читать далее...
5. The headmistress at a girls prep schoolThe headmistress at a girls’ prep school in the old South (circa 1959) calls down to the army base and speaks with one of the officers: «We’re having a social here at school and I was wondering if you could send some of your nice young men to attend.» «Why of course,» the Lieutenant answers. ... Читать далее...
6. Перевод слова medicalMedical — медицинский, врачебный Перевод слова Medical dictionary — медицинский словарь medical facilities — медицинские учреждения medical malpractice — медицинская небрежность He was retired on Medical grounds. Его отправили в отставку по состоянию здоровья. Diseases unwritten in Medical books. Болезни, незафиксированные в медицинских книгах. Before the Medical exam, you must fast. Перед медосмотром вы должны ... Читать далее...
7. Значение идиомы drag strip[drag strip] {n.}, {slang} A place where drag races are held. Before the race Paul loaded his racer onto the trailer to take it out of town to the drag strip for the race. Compare: DRAG RACE....
8. Значение идиомы photo finish[photo finish] {n. phr.} A close finish in a race of people oranimals, where the camera must decide the actual result, sometimes bymillimeters. The black horse was declared the winner in a photofinish....
9. Значение идиомы in line with[in line with] {prep.} In agreement with. Behavior at schoolparties must be in line with school rules. In line with the customof the school, the students had a holiday between Christmas and NewYear’s Day....
10. Значение идиомы get a black eye[get a black eye] {v. phr.} 1. To receive a dark ring around theeye after being hit by someone’s fist or an object. In thefistfight Tom got a black eye from Pete. Sue got a black eye whenshe ran into a tree. 2. To have one’s character denigrated. Ourfirm received a black eye because of ... Читать далее...
11. Английские скороговоркиOne-one was a race horse. Two-two was one too. One-one won one race. Two-two won one too. One smart man, he felt smart. Two smart men, they both felt smart. Three smart men, they all felt smart. A big black bug bit a big black bear, A big black bear bit a big black bug. ... Читать далее...
12. Значение идиомы black sheep[black sheep] {n.} A person in a family or a community considered unsatisfactory or disgraceful. My brother Ted is a high school dropout who joined a circus; he is the black sheep in our family....
13. 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....
14. Значение идиомы lay oneself out[lay oneself out] {v. phr.}, {informal} To make an extra hardeffort; try very hard. Larry wanted to win a medal for his school, so he really laid himself out in the race....
15. Значение идиомы in the black[in the black] {adv.} or {adj. phr.}, {informal} In a successful orprofitable way; so as to make money. The big store was running inthe black. A business must stay in the black to keep on. Contrast: IN THE RED....
16. Значение идиомы up a stump[up a stump] {adj. phr.}, {slang} Stumped; blocked; mixed up orconfused in what you are trying to do. Jimmy knows how to add andsubtract but fractions have him up a stump....
17. Значение идиомы runner-up[runner-up] {n.} The person who finishes second in a race orcontest; the one next after the winner. Tom won the race and Jackwas runner-up. Joan was runner-up in the contest for classsecretary. Compare: SECOND-BEST....
18. Значение идиомы out for[out for] {prep.} Joining, or planning to join; taking part in;competing for a place in. John is out for the basketball team. Mary is going out for the school newspaper. Compare: TRY OUT....
19. Перевод слова raceRace — заезд, состязание, гонки Перевод слова Flat race — скачки без препятствий to go to the races — ходить на скачки race crew — команда гоночной лодки cross-country race — бег по пересеченной местности The Race is long. Жизнь — это долгий путь. My Race is nearly over. Жизнь моя на исходе. Slow and ... Читать далее...
20. Значение идиомы black eye[black eye] {n.} 1. A dark area around one’s eye due to a hard blow during a fight, such as boxing. Mike Tyson sported a black eye after the big fight. 2. Discredit. Bob’s illegal actions will give a black eye to the popular movement he started....
21. Значение идиомы race to stand still[race to stand still] {v. phr.} To be so far behind in one’s workthat one must exert an effort similar to that needed to win a race inorder simply not to fall even further behind. «Could you reviewthis book for us, Professor Brown?» the editor asked. «Unfortunately, no,» the professor answered. «I’m so behind in ... Читать далее...
22. Bra sizesHave you ever wondered why A, B, C, D, DD, E, F and G are the letters used to define bra sizes? If you have wondered why, but couldn’t figure out what the letters stood for… It is about time you became informed! {A} — Almost Boobs… {B} — Barely there. {C} — Can’t Complain! ... Читать далее...
23. ComputersТопик Компьютеры рассказывает историю компьютеров – потомков простого арифмометра, изобретенного профессором Чарльзом Бэббиджем в 1812 году. В наше время компьютеры используются повсеместно: индивидуальными пользователями, учеными, врачами-практиками, для обучения школьников основам информатики и вычислительной техники. Каждый выпускник школы должен уметь пользоваться компьютером, это важно для дальнейшей успешной карьеры. Если современный компьютер работает быстрее и точнее, чем ... Читать далее...
24. Перевод идиомы rat race, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: rat race Перевод: крысиные бега; постоянная спешка, постоянная борьба за успех Пример: The man sometimes finds it too much of a rat race to live and work in a big city. Иногда этому человеку очень трудно жить и работать в постоянной спешке в большом городе....
25. Значение идиомы in consequence of[in consequence of] {prep.}, {formal} As a result of. Inconsequence of the deep snow, school will not open today. Inconsequence of his promise to pay for the broken window, Bill was notpunished. Compare: BECAUSE OF, ON ACCOUNT OF....
26. Значение идиомы beat the pants off[beat the pants off] {v. phr.} 1. To prevail over someone in a race or competition. Jim beat the pants off George in the swimming race. 2. To give someone a severe physical beating. Jack beat the pants off the two young men who were trying to hold him up in Central Park....
27. Значение идиомы rise from the ashes[rise from the ashes] {v. phr.} To rise from ruin; start anew. Ayear after flunking out of medical school, Don rose from the ashes andpassed his qualifying exams for the M. D. with honors....
28. Значение идиомы drag race[drag race] {n.}, {slang} An automobile race in which the drivers try to cover a certain distance in the shortest possible time. Drag races are often held on airport landing strips. Holding drag races is a good way to stop teenage hot rod racing on public highways. Compare: DRAG STRIP....
29. Значение идиомы drop out[drop out] {v.} To stop attending; quit; stop; leave. In the middle of the race, Joe got a blister on his foot and had to drop out. Teenagers who drop out of high school have trouble finding jobs....
30. Значение идиомы neck and neck[neck and neck] {adj. or adv.}, {informal} Equal or nearly equal ina race or contest; abreast; tied. At the end of the race the twohorses were neck and neck. For months John and Harry seemed to beneck and neck in Alice’s favor. Compare: NIP AND TUCK....
31. Значение идиомы hit one’s stride[hit one’s stride] {v. phr.} 1. To walk or run at your best speed;reach your top speed or game. After walking the first mile, Jim wasjust hitting his stride. The horse began to hit his stride andmoved ahead of the other horses in the race. 2. To do your best work;do the best job you ... Читать далее...
32. Значение идиомы against time[against time] or [against the clock] {adv. phr.} 1. As a test of speed or time; in order to beat a speed record or time limit. John ran around the track against time, because there was no one else to race against. 2. As fast as possible; so as to do or finish something before ... Читать далее...
33. A woman consulted a doctorA woman consulted a doctor, explaining that for many years she sufferred from excessive flatulance, but there was never any sound or smell so she had done nothing about it until now. So the Dr. took down all of her medical history, a process that took quite a while. At the end, the woman says, ... Читать далее...
34. Значение идиомы close to home[close to home] {adv. phr.} Too near to someone’s personal feelings, wishes, or interests. When John made fun of Bob’s way of walking, he struck close to home. When the preacher spoke about prejudice, some people felt he had come too close to home....
35. Значение идиомы Aunt Tom[Aunt Tom] {n.}, {slang}, {originally from Black English} A successful professional or business woman who, due to her success in a masculine profession, doesn’t care about the women’s liberation movement or the passing of the Equal Rights Amendment to the U. S. Constitution. Hermione is a regular Aunt Tom, she’ll never vote for the ERA....
36. Значение идиомы change of heart[change of heart] {n. phr.} A change in the way one feels or thinks about a given task, idea or problem to be solved. Joan had a change of heart and suddenly broke off her engagement to Tim. Fred got admitted to medical school, but he had a change of heart and decided to go ... Читать далее...
37. 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...
38. Значение идиомы band together[band together] {v. phr.} To join a group to exert united force. The inhabitants of the ecologically threatened area banded together to stop the company from building new smokestacks....
39. Значение идиомы pot call the kettle black[pot call the kettle black] {informal} The person who iscriticizing someone else is as guilty as the person he accuses; thecharge is as true of the person who makes it as of the one he makes itagainst. When the commissioner accused the road builder of bribery, the contractor said the pot was calling the kettle ... Читать далее...
40. Значение идиомы jump the gun[jump the gun] also [beat the gun] {v. phr.} 1. To start before thestarter’s gun in a race. The runners were called back because oneof them jumped the gun. 2. {informal} To start before you should;start before anyone else. The new students were not supposed tocome before noon, but one boy jumped the gun and ... Читать далее...