Значение идиомы vote in

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1. Значение идиомы vote one out [vote one out] {v. phr.} To terminate one’s elected office bycasting a negative vote about that person, mostly so that someone else might occupy the same position. Congressman Smith was voted out last November in favor ofCongresswoman Bradley....
2. Значение идиомы vote a straight ticket [vote a straight ticket] {v. phr.} To not differentiate one’sballot according to individual names and posts, but to vote for allcandidates for all positions of the same party. “I never havetime. to study the ballot in detail,” Marie said, “and so I tend tovote a straight Republican ticket.”...
3. Перевод слова vote Vote – голосование, голос Перевод слова Voice vote – устное голосование rollcall vote – поименное голосование casting vote – решающий голос Let’s have a Vote on it. Давайте проголосуем. This website was Voted the Best Site of the Month. Этот веб-сайт был признан лучшим сайтом месяца. Did you Vote in the last election? Ты голосовал […]...
4. Voting in an Election Khaled: Are you going to the Polling place or are you Voting by Absentee ballot again? Bernice: I always vote with an absentee ballot so I can vote in the comfort of my own home and In my own time. In fact, I’ve already mailed in my ballot. Khaled: Good for you. Which Candidate did […]...
5. Значение идиомы stuff the ballot box [stuff the ballot box] {v. phr.} To give more votes to a candidatein an election than there are people who actually voted for him. Itis a crime to stuff the ballot box. – [ballot-stuffing] {adj. phr.}...
6. Перевод идиомы vote with one’s feet, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: vote with one’s feet Перевод: уйти, хлопнув дверью; показать недовольство чем-либо при уходе Пример: Many of the citizens voted with their feet and began to move to another city. Многие горожане выразили свое недовольство и переехали в другой город....
7. Перевод идиомы vote of thanks, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: vote of thanks Перевод: благодарная речь (организатору чего-либо, выступающему, и т. д.) Пример: The speaker received a vote of thanks from the audience. Слушатели поблагодарили выступающего....
8. Перевод идиомы cast one’s vote, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: cast one’s vote Перевод: голосовать Пример: We arrived early to cast our vote in the election. Мы прибыли пораньше, чтобы проголосовать на выборах....
9. Перевод слова ballot Ballot – избирательный бюллетень; голосовать Перевод слова Check ballot – проверочное голосование postal ballot – голосование по почте straw ballot – неофициальный опрос She was elected by secret Ballot. Она была избрана тайным голосованием. Most of the workers Balloted for the new plan. Многие из рабочих голосовали за новый план....
10. The Pentagon decided one day that there were to many The Pentagon decided one day that there were to many Generals, so they decided to offer early retirement to three of them. They called Congress and asked them to vote on a method of determining each General’s early retirement bonus. After voting Congress decided that each man would choose two points of their body to […]...
11. Перевод идиомы straw poll / straw vote, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: straw poll / straw vote Перевод: предварительный неофициальный опрос общественного мнения или неофициальное голосование Пример: According to all straw polls he will win this election. Согласно всем неофициальным опросам он победит в этих выборах....
12. Значение идиомы on one’s coattails [on one’s coattails] {adv. phr.} Because of another’s merits, success, or popularity. Bob and Jim are best friends. When Jim wasinvited to join a fraternity, Bob rode in on his coattails. Manypeople vote straight for all the candidates in the same politicalparty. Most people voted for President K., so Governor B. rode in onK.’s coattails....
13. Значение идиомы show of hands [show of hands] {n. phr.} An open vote during a meeting when thosewho vote “yes” and those who vote “no” hold up their hands to becounted. The chairman said, “I’d like to see a show of hands ifwe’re ready for the vote.”...
14. Значение идиомы split ticket [split ticket] {n.} A vote for candidates from more than one party. Mr. Jones voted a split ticket. An independent voter likes asplit ticket. Contrast: STRAIGHT TICKET....
15. Перевод слова congress Congress – конгресс Перевод слова The World Peace Congress – Всемирный конгресс сторонников мира medical congress – съезд врачей an annual congress – ежегодный съезд Congress authorized the project. Конгресс одобрил проект. Congress has the power to declare war. Конгресс имеет право объявлять войну. Congress is expected to pass the bill. Ожидается, что конгресс утвердит […]...
16. Перевод слова finally Finally – в заключение, в конце концов Перевод слова Finally, I have to say… – в заключение я должен сказать… finally he agreed – в конце концов он согласился to vote finally – голосовать окончательно He Finally has a steady job. Наконец-то он нашел постоянную работу. The storm Finally tapered off. В конце концов шторм […]...
17. Значение идиомы favorite son [favorite son] {n.} A man supported by his home state forPresident. At a national convention, states often vote for theirfavorite sons first; then they change and vote for another man....
18. Значение идиомы all-out effort [all-out effort] {n.} A great and thorough effort at solving a given problem. The President is making an all-out effort to convince Congress to pass the pending bill on health care....
19. Значение идиомы at large [at large] {adv.} or {adj. phr.} 1. Not kept within walls, fences, or boundaries; free. The killer remained at large for weeks. Compare: AT LIBERTY. Cattle and sheep roamed at large on the big ranch. 2. In a broad, general way; at length; fully. The superintendent talked at large for an hour about his hopes […]...
20. Значение идиомы of age [of age] {adj. phr.} 1a. Old enough to be allowed to do or managesomething. Mary will be of driving age on her next birthday. Contrast: OVER AGE, UNDER AGE. 1b. Old enough to vote; having theprivileges of adulthood. The age at which one is considered of ageto vote, or of age to buy alcoholic drinks, […]...
21. The Political System of the USA Washington, the capital of the United States, is situated on the Potomac River in the District of Columbia. The district is a piece of land which doesn’t belong to any state but to all the states. Under the Constitution, the federal government is divided into three branches. The legislative power is vested in Congress and […]...
22. Значение идиомы wait at table [wait at table] or [wait on table] or [wait table] {v. phr.} Toserve food. Mrs. Lake had to teach her new maid to wait on tableproperly. The girls earn spending money by waiting at table in theschool dining rooms....
23. Перевод слова status Status – статус, положение Перевод слова Her status as a housewife – ее положение домашней хозяйки a rise in status – продвижение по общественной лестнице belligerent status – статус воюющей стороны family status – семейное положение My current Status is unemployed. Мой текущий статус – безработный. This job brings with it a measure of Status. […]...
24. Значение идиомы be the making of [be the making of] {v. phr.} To account for the success of someone or something. The strict discipline that we had to undergo in graduate school was the making of many a successful professor. The relatively low cost and high gas mileage are the making of Chevrolet’s Geo Metro cars....
25. Being Hungry and Full Steve: I’m finally home and I’m Hungry. What’s for dinner? Brandy: I’m making a new Dish. I think you’re really going to like it. Steve: Oh, good. Bring it on. Brandy: Well, I Miscalculated the Cooking time a little and it’s going to take longer than I originally planned. I know you’re Famished. Here’s a […]...
26. Значение идиомы on hold [on hold] {adv. phr.} 1. Left waiting while making a telephonecall. “Sorry sir,” the secretary said, “I’ll have to put you onhold for a minute.” 2. Waiting; temporarily halted. “Put yourmarriage plans on hold, son, and wait until after graduation,” hisfather said seriously....
27. Значение идиомы to a man [to a man] {adv. phr.} Without exception; with all agreeing. Theworkers voted to a man to go on strike. To a man John’s friendsstood by him in his trouble. Compare: EVERY LAST MAN....
28. Значение идиомы in general [in general ] {adv. phr.} Usually; very often. In general, mother makes good cookies. The weather in Florida is warm ingeneral. Compare: ON THE WHOLE....
29. Перевод слова general General – общий, повсеместный, главный Перевод слова General meeting – общее собрание as a general rule – обычно, как правило general opinion – общее мнение The practice threatens to become General. Этот обычай грозит стать всеобщим. There was a General disposition to remain. Большинство хотело остаться. In General people like her. Обычно она людям нравится....
30. Перевод слова election Election – выборы Перевод слова General election – всеобщие выборы students will make their election of courses – студенты выберут дисциплины, которые они хотят изучать the election of winners in the music contest – определение победителей на конкурсе музыкантов election campaign – избирательная кампания Did you vote in the last Election? Ты голосовал на последних […]...
31. Перевод слова wait Wait – ждать, дожидаться, откладывать Перевод слова To wait orders – ждать распоряжений wait until he comes – дождитесь его прихода that work will have to wait – эту работу придется отложить Hey, Wait a minute! Эй, подождите минутку! Wait for the rain to pass. Подожди, пока пройдет дождь. I’ll Wait in the car. Я […]...
32. Значение идиомы in particular [in particular] {adv. phr.} In a way apart from others; more thanothers; particularly; especially. The speaker talked about sportsin general and about football In particular. All the boys playedwell and Bill in particular. Margaret liked all her classes, butshe liked sewing class in particular. Contrast: IN GENERAL....
33. Значение идиомы do over [do over] {v. phr.} 1. To renovate; redecorate. The new owners are going to do over the entire building in the fall. 2. To repeat. Please do that math problem over until you get it right....
34. At the Russian War College, the general is a guest lecturer At the Russian War College, the general is a guest lecturer and tells the class of officers that the session will focus on potential problems and the resulting strategies. One of the officers in the class begins by asking the first question, “Will we have to fight a World War Three?” “Yes, comrades, looks like […]...
35. Elections in the USA The US Constitution includes some general provisions on the franchise. It sets forth certain requirements for candidates running for a post of a president, vice-president, senator or member of the House of Representatives. Requirements usually concern age, residence and citizenship. The candidates who meet all these requirements are considered eligible for office. A residence qualification […]...
36. Значение идиомы That makes two of us! [That makes two of us!] Informal way to say, “I am in agreementwith what you arc saying or doing.” So you voted for SenatorAldridge? So did I – that makes two of us....
37. Значение идиомы lie in wait [lie in wait] {v. phr.} To watch from hiding in order to attack orsurprise someone; to ambush. The driver of the stage-coach knewthat the thieves were lying in wait somewhere along the road....
38. Значение идиомы on ice [on ice] {adv.} or {adj. phr.}, {slang} 1. The same as won; sure tobe won. The score was 20-10 in the last inning, and our team hadthe game on ice. 2. Away for safekeeping or later use; aside. Youwill have to put your vacation plans on ice until your debts arepaid. The senator was voted […]...
39. Перевод идиомы in general, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: in general Перевод: вообще, в общем Пример: In general, most of the people in our apartment are happy with the new manager. В общем, большинство жильцов нашего дома довольно новым менеджером....
40. Going Out of Business Julianne: I’m really glad to be back in Macville. What happened to the market that used to be here? Helio: Oh, it Went belly up. It Struggled for many years. The owners tried To downsize and reduced the space they were renting, but they had To throw in the towel when they got into Debt. […]...