Значение идиомы vicious circle

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1. Перевод идиомы vicious circle, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: vicious circle Перевод: порочный круг, заколдованный круг Пример: He had fallen into a vicious circle of drinking too much and then losing his job and then drinking even more. Он словно попал в порочный круг — он много пил, потерял работу, и потом начал пить еще больше....
2. Перевод слова viciousVicious — порочный, развратный, дурной Перевод слова Vicious tendencies — дурные наклонности most vicious enemy — злейший враг vicious circle of poverty — порочный круг бедности All excess is Vicious. Любая чрезмерность порочна. His mode of writing was Vicious. Его литературный стиль был плохим. He twisted her arm Viciously. Он злобно скрутил ей руку. Интересные ... Читать далее...
3. Значение идиомы come full circle[come full circle] {v. phr.}, {informal} 1. To become totally opposed to one’s own earlier conviction on a given subject. Today’s conservative business person has come full circle from former radical student days. 2. To change and develop, only to end up where one started. From modern permissiveness, ideas about child raising have come full ... Читать далее...
4. Перевод слова circleCircle — круг, группа, кружок Перевод слова Motion in a circle — движение по окружности quadrature of a circle — квадратура круга to argue in a circle — впасть в порочный круг Drake Circled the globe. Дрейк объехал вокруг земного шара. He’s well-known in fashionable Circles. Он хорошо известен в модных кругах. There are 360 ... Читать далее...
5. A vicious circleA little girl asks her father, «where do little girls come from?» The father says, «they come from a hard-on.» The little girl then asks her father, «where does a hard-on come from?» The father says, «little girls!»...
6. Значение идиомы in a circle[in a circle] or [in circles] {adv. phr.} Without any progress;without getting anywhere; uselessly. The committee debated for twohours, just talking in circles. If you don’t have a clear aim, youcan work a long time and still be going in circles. He seemed tobe working hard, but was just running around in circles....
7. Перевод слова circularCircular — круглый, округлый Перевод слова Circular motion — круговое или вращательное движение circular histogram — круговая гистограмма circular model — круговая модель circular DNA — кольцевая ДНК The process is Circular and tautological. Процесс является круговым и повторяющимся. A body which always casts a Circular shadow must itself be spherical. Тело, отбрасывающее кругообразную тень, ... Читать далее...
8. Перевод слова reactionReaction — реакция, отклик, противодействие Перевод слова Chemical reaction — химическая реакция delayed reaction — замедленная реакция action and reaction — действие и противодействие His Reaction was predictable. Его реакция была предсказуемой. My gut Reaction was not to trust him. Интуиция мне подсказывала, что ему доверять не стоит. I was gauging her Reaction to the ... Читать далее...
9. Значение идиомы chain-smoke[chain-smoke] {v.} To smoke cigarettes or cigars one after another without stopping. Mr. Jones is very nervous. He chain-smokes cigars. [chain smoker] {n.} Mr. Jones is a chain smoker. [chain-smoking] {adj.} or {n.} Chain-smoking is very dangerous to health....
10. Значение идиомы dose of one’s own medicine[dose of one’s own medicine] or [taste of one’s own medicine] {n. phr.} Being treated in the same way you treat others; something bad done to you as you have done bad to other people. Jim was always playing tricks on other boys. Finally they decided to give him a dose of his own medicine....
11. Значение идиомы all kinds of[all kinds of] {adj. phr.}, {informal} Plenty of. People say that Mr. Fox has all kinds of money. When Kathy was sick, she had all kinds of company. Compare: GREAT DEAL....
12. Перевод слова cureCure — излечивать, исцелять, лекарство Перевод слова To cure a patient — вылечить больного to undergo a cure — пройти курс лечения cure for a cough — средство от кашля Time Cured him of his grief. Время излечило его горе. He was beyond Cure. Он был неизлечим. There is no easy Cure for loneliness. Не ... Читать далее...
13. Перевод слова illnessIllness — болезнь Перевод слова Dangerous illness — опасная болезнь to heal of illness — вылечить от болезни slight illness — болезнь в легкой форме Our mother’s Illness concerns us. Болезнь нашей матери беспокоит нас. He is greatly reduced by Illness. Во время болезни он очень похудел. She expired after a long Illness. Она умерла ... Читать далее...
14. Значение идиомы gut reaction[gut reaction] {n. phr.} A mental or physical response that springsfrom one’s depths. My gut reaction was to get out of here as fastas possible....
15. Chain Letter Type lIChain Letter Type lI: Make a wish!!! (This is where you have to scroll down) Really, go on and make one wish!!! Oh please, s/he’ll never go out with you!!! Wish something else!!! Not *that* either, you pervert!! Is your finger getting tired yet? You Can Stop now moron!!!!!!!! Wasn’t that fun? Hope you made ... Читать далее...
16. HealthТопик Здоровье рассказывает, в каком случае мы вызываем врача на дом, как он диагностирует заболевание. Чтобы выздороветь, надо точно выполнять все указания врача, а в сложных случаях лучше провести лечение в стационаре, а затем — неплохо отдохнуть пару недель в санатории. Приводится описание новых форм оказания медицинской помощи населению в России. When we are ill, ... Читать далее...
17. Chain Letter Type IVAs if you care, here is a poem that I wrote. Send it to every one of your friends. Friends — A friend is someone who is always at your side, — A friend is someone who likes you even though you smell like a wet dog, — A friend is someone who likes you ... Читать далее...
18. Значение идиомы look oneself[look oneself] {v. phr.} To appear self-possessed and well; look orseem in full possession of your abilities and in good health; toappear all right or normal. Mary had had a long illness, but nowshe looked quite herself again. It had been a big night, and UncleJohn had been drinking freely, but he looked entirely himself ... Читать далее...
19. Значение идиомы at all[at all] {adv. phr.} At any time or place, for any reason, or in any degree or manner. — Used for emphasis with certain kinds of words or sentences. 1. Negative It’s not at all likely he will come. 2. Limited I can hardly hear you at all. 3. Interrogative Can it be done at ... Читать далее...
20. Значение идиомы put through one’s paces[put through one’s paces] {v. phr.}, {informal} To test thedifferent abilities and skills of a person or a thing; call for a showof what one can do. He put his new car through its paces. Manydifferent problems put the new mayor through his paces in the firstmonths of his term....
21. Значение идиомы chain gang[chain gang] {n.} A group of convicts or slaves in the old South who were chained together. Chain gangs are no longer an acceptable way of punishment, according to modern criminologists....
22. Перевод слова negativeNegative — отрицательный, негативный Перевод слова Negative answer — отрицательный ответ negative sign — знак минус negative evidence — отсутствие положительных доказательств negative influence — дурное влияние The feedback about the new product was all Negative. Отзыв о новом продукте был целиком негативный. The pregnancy test was Negative. Тест на беременность был отрицательным. A Negative ... Читать далее...
23. Перевод слова medicineMedicine — медицина; лекарство, медикамент Перевод слова To study medicine — изучать медицину patent medicine — патентованное лекарство to take medicine — принимать лекарство folk medicine — народная медицина The Medicine had a bitter aftertaste. Лекарство имело горькое послевкусие. Has the Medicine acted? Лекарство уже подействовало? Take this Medicine after meals. Принимай это лекарство после ... Читать далее...
24. Перевод слова chainChain — цепь, череда, гряда Перевод слова Watch and chain — часы с цепочкой in chains — в оковах hotel chain — сеть гостиниц She had a gold Chain around her neck. У нее была Золотая цепочка на шее. Of course the dog makes such a noise, the poor creature is Chained up all day. ... Читать далее...
25. Значение идиомы set off[set off] {v.} 1. To decorate through contrast; balance bydifference. The bright colors of the birds were set off by thewhite snow. A small gold pin set off her plain dark dress. 2. Tobalance; make somewhat equal. Her great wealth, as he thought, setoff her plain face. 3a. To begin to go. They set off ... Читать далее...
26. Значение идиомы chain letter[chain letter] {n.} A letter which each person receiving it is asked to copy and send to several others. Most chain letters die out quickly....
27. Значение идиомы flip-flop[flip-flop ] {v.}, {informal} To alternate the positions of;exchange the places of; switch. The football coach had one play inwhich he flip-flopped his left halfback and fullback....
28. Two priests and a rabbi were discussing what portion of theTwo priests and a rabbi were discussing what portion of the weekly collection they kept for themselves. The first priest explained that he drew a circle on the ground, stepped a few paces back and pitched the money towards the circle. What landed in the circle he kept and what landed outside the circle god ... Читать далее...
29. Значение идиомы catch up[catch up] {v.} 1. To take or pick up suddenly; grab. She caught up the book from the table and ran out of the room. 2. To capture or trap in a situation; concern or interest very much. — Usually used in the passive with «in». The Smith family was caught up in the war ... Читать далее...
30. Значение идиомы chain stores[chain stores] {n.} A series of stores in different locations, joined together under one ownership and general management. The goods in chain stores tend to be more uniform than in independent ones....
31. Значение идиомы catch dead[catch dead] {v. phr.}, {informal} To see or hear in an embarrassing act or place at any time. Used in the negative usually in the passive. You won’t catch Bill dead taking his sister to the movies. John wouldn’t be caught dead in the necktie he got for Christmas....
32. Значение идиомы a few[a few] {n.} or {adj.} A small number ; some. The dry weather killed most of Mother’s flowers, but a few are left. In the store, Mary saw many pretty rings and bracelets, and she wanted to buy a few of them. After the party, we thought that no one would help clean up, but ... Читать далее...
33. Значение идиомы catch at[catch at] {v.} 1. To try to catch suddenly; grab for. The boy on the merry-go-round caught at the brass ring, but did not get it. 2. To seize quickly; accept mentally or physically. The hungry man caught at the sandwich and began to eat. Joe caught at Bill’s offer to help....
34. Значение идиомы catch on[catch on] {v.}, {informal} 1. To understand; learn about. — Often used with «to». You’ll catch on to the job after you’ve been here awhile. Don’t play any tricks on Joe. When he catches on, he will beat you. 2. To become popular; be done or used by many people. The song caught on and ... Читать далее...
35. Значение идиомы push-up[push-up] {n.} An exercise to build strong arms and shoulders, inwhich you lie on your stomach and push your body up on your hands andtoes. At the age of seventy, Grandpa still does twenty push-upsevery day. The football team does push-ups every day....
36. Значение идиомы sign of the times[sign of the times] {n. phr.} A characteristic of the times inwhich one lives. It is a sad sign of the times that all the majorlakes and rivers are badly polluted and fish in them are poisoned....
37. Значение идиомы take one’s medicine[take one’s medicine] {v. phr.} To accept punishment withoutcomplaining. The boy said he was sorry he broke the window and wasready to take his medicine. Compare: FACE THE MUSIC....
38. Значение идиомы catch fire[catch fire] {v. phr.} 1. To begin to burn. When he dropped a match in the leaves, they caught fire. 2. To become excited. The audience caught fire at the speaker’s words and began to cheer. His imagination caught fire as he read....
39. Значение идиомы give one some of his[give one some of his] or [her own medicine] {v. phr.} To treatsomeone the way he or she treats others. Thegangster beat up an innocent old man, so when he resisted arrest, apoliceman gave him a little of his own medicine....
40. Значение идиомы caught short[caught short] {adj. phr.}, {informal} Not having enough of something when you need it. Mrs. Ford was caught short when the newspaper boy came for his money a day early. The man was caught short of clothes when he had to go on a trip....