Значение идиомы wade through

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1. Значение идиомы wade in[wade in] or [wade into] {v.}, {informal} 1. To go busily to work. The house was a mess after the party, but Mother waded in and soonhad it clean again. 2. To attack. When Bill had heard Jim’sargument, he waded in and took it apart. Jack waded into the boyswith his fists flying....
2. Перевод слова peacePeace — мир, покой, мирный Перевод слова Peace in the home — мир и спокойствие в доме peace of mind — душевный покой peace with honour — почетный мир May he rest in Peace! Мир праху его! He wants to be left in Peace. Он хочет, чтобы его оставили в покое. The Peace talks look ... Читать далее...
3. Значение идиомы read one like a book[read one like a book] {v. phr.}, {informal} To understand someonecompletely; know what he will think or do at any time. John’sgirlfriend could read him like a book. Compare: READ ONE’S MIND....
4. Значение идиомы read one’s mind[read one’s mind] {v. phr.} To know what someone else is thinking. I have known John so long that I can read his mind. — [mindreader] {n.} That’s exactly what I was going to say. You must be amind reader! Compare: READ LIKE A BOOK....
5. Перевод слова RussianRussian — русский, русская, русский язык Перевод слова Russian Federation — Российская Федерация to put a poem into Russian — перевести стихотворение на русский язык russian ruble — российский рубль She likes to read Russian novels. Она любит читать русские романы. Find out if he speaks Russian. Выясните, говорит ли он по-русски. My grandmother is ... Читать далее...
6. John receives a phone callJohn receives a phone call. «Hello,» he answers. The voice on the ot other end says, «This is Susan. We met a party about 3 months ago.» John: «Hmm… Susan? about 3 months ago?» Susan: «Yes, it was at Bill’s house. After the party you took me home. On the way we parked and got ... Читать далее...
7. Значение идиомы hold one’s peace[hold one’s peace] {v. phr.}, {formal} To be silent and not speakagainst something; be still; keep quiet. I did not agree with theteacher, but held my peace as he was rather angry. Compare: HOLDONE’S TONGUE...
8. Перевод идиомы at peace, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: at peace Перевод: спокойно, безмятежно, счастливо Пример: The woman was relaxed and at peace after her friend’s funeral. После смерти ее подруги, женщина была спокойна и безмятежна....
9. Значение идиомы dip into[dip into] {v. phr.} 1. To scan or sample lightly and briefly. I didn’t get a chance to read all of War and Peace, but I dipped into it here and there. 2. To take money out of a savings account or a piggy bank. I am sorry to have to say that I had ... Читать далее...
10. Значение идиомы handwriting on the wall[handwriting on the wall] {n. phr.} A sign that something bad willhappen. When Bill’s team lost four games in a row, he saw thehandwriting on the wall. John’s employer had less and less workfor him; John could read the handwriting on the wall and looked foranother job....
11. UN Peace-keeping ForcesТопик Миротворческие силы ООН рассказывает о деятельности Организации Объединенных Наций, направленной на создание условий для установления прочного мира в странах, переживающих тот или иной конфликт. Миротворческая деятельность является одним из инструментов ООН по поддержанию международного мира и безопасности. Peace-keeping is one of the ways the UN help to maintain international peace and security. In the ... Читать далее...
12. Значение идиомы say one’s peace[say one’s peace] or [speak one’s piece] {v. phr.} To say openlywhat you think; say, especially in public, what you usually say or areexpected to say. John told the boss that he thought he was wrongand the boss got angry. He said, «You’ve said your little piece, so goon home.» Every politician got up and ... Читать далее...
13. Значение идиомы read over[read over] {v. phr.} To read hurriedly in a rather superficialmanner. The professor said he had no time to read my essaythoroughly but that he had read it over and would comment later indetail....
14. Перевод идиомы make peace with someone, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: make peace with someone Перевод: заключить мир с кем-либо, перестать ссориться с кем-либо Пример: The two sisters were finally able to make peace with each other. Две сестры, наконец, смогли перестать ссориться друг с другом....
15. Значение идиомы John Hancock[John Hancock] or [John Henry] {n.}, {informal} Your signature;your name in writing. The man said, «Put your John Hancock on thispaper.» Joe felt proud when he put his John Henry on his veryfirst driver’s license....
16. Значение идиомы spell out[spell out] {v.} 1. To say or read aloud the letters ot a word, oneby one; spell. John could not understand the word the teacher wassaying, so she spelled it out on the blackboard. 2. To read slowly, have trouble in understanding. The little boy spelled out theprinted words. 3. {informal} To explain something in ... Читать далее...
17. Hints and InnuendoRoberta: You know, my birthday is Coming up. John: Yeah, I know. What are you Getting at? Roberta: Nothing. I was just thinking that it’s kind of an important birthday, a major birthday. John: Yes, I know. Spit it out. What are you Driving at? Roberta: I was just thinking that some people might not ... Читать далее...
18. Hints and InnuendoRoberta: You know, my birthday is Coming up. John: Yeah, I know. What are you Getting at? Roberta: Nothing. I was just thinking that it’s kind of an important birthday, a major birthday. John: Yes, I know. Spit it out. What are you Driving at? Roberta: I was just thinking that some people might not ... Читать далее...
19. Значение идиомы Russian roulette[Russian roulette] {n.} A game of chance in which one bullet isplaced in a revolver, the cartridge cylinder is spun, and the playeraims the gun at his own head and pulls the trigger. Only a foolwould risk playing Russian roulette....
20. Значение идиомы read between the lines[read between the lines] {v. phr.} To understand all of a writer’smeaning by guessing at what he has left unsaid. Some kinds ofpoetry make you read between the lines. A clever foreigncorrespondent can often avoid censorship by careful wording, leavinghis audience to read between the lines....
21. Значение идиомы keep one’s shirt on[keep one’s shirt on] {v. phr.}, {slang} To calm down; keep fromlosing your temper or getting impatient or excited. Bob got veryangry when John accidentally bumped into him, but John told him tokeep his shirt on. — Usually used as a command; may be consideredimpolite. John said to Bob, «Keep your shirt on.» Contrast: GETONE’S ... Читать далее...
22. Значение идиомы at leisure[at leisure] {adj.} or {adv. phr.} 1. Not at work; not busy; with free time; at rest. Come and visit us some evening when you’re at leisure. 2. or [at one’s leisure] When and how you wish at your convenience; without hurry. John made the model plane at his leisure. You may read the book ... Читать далее...
23. Значение идиомы strike it rich[strike it rich] {v. phr.}, {informal} 1. To discover oil, or alarge vein of minerals to be mined, or a buried treasure. The oldprospector panned gold for years before he struck it rich. 2. Tobecome rich or successful suddenly or without expecting to. Everyone wanted to buy one of the new gadgets, and their inventorstruck ... Читать далее...
24. Значение идиомы at face value[at face value] {prep. phr.} What one can actually hear, read, or see; literally. John is so honest that you can take his words at face value. This store’s advertisements are honest; take them at face value....
25. 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....
26. Перевод идиомы John Doe / Jane Doe, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: John Doe / Jane Doe Идиома: John Doe / Jane Doe Перевод: имя, употребляющееся по отношению к неизвестному или среднестатистическому человеку; при этом John Doe употребляется по отношению к лицу мужского пола, Jane Doe — по отношению к лицу женского пола Пример: The application forms use the name «John Doe» as the name of ... Читать далее...
27. Перевод сленгового выражения peace out, значение и пример использованияСленговое выражение: peace out Перевод: дружеский способ попрощаться Синоним: later Пример: Peace out, guys. I’m going home. Счастливо, ребята. Я пошел домой....
28. Значение идиомы a little knowledge is a dangerous thing[a little knowledge is a dangerous thing] {literary} A person who knows a little about something may think he knows it all and make bad mistakes. — A proverb. John has read a book on driving a car and now he thinks he can drive. A little knowledge is a dangerous thing....
29. Перевод идиомы John Henry / John Hancock, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: John Henry / John Hancock Перевод: собственноручная подпись Пример: Please sign your John Henry here and we will process your order right away. Пожалуйста, поставьте здесь свою подпись и мы сразу же обработаем ваш заказ....
30. Значение идиомы change of pace[change of pace] {n. phr.} A quick change in what you are doing. John studied for three hours and then read a comic book for a change of pace. The doctor told the man he needed a change of pace....
31. Значение идиомы read the riot act[read the riot act] {v. phr.} To give someone a strong warning orscolding. Three boys were late to class and the teacher read theriot act to them....
32. Значение идиомы read into[read into] {v. phr.} To attribute extra meaning to; deduce from;consider to be implicit in. Just because Fred’s letters sounded sofriendly Mary was wrong to read anything serious into them....
33. Значение идиомы John Doe[John Doe] {n.} A name used for an unknown person, especially inpolice and law business. The alarm went out for a John Doe whostole the diamonds from the store....
34. Значение идиомы read up on[read up on] {v. phr.} To study carefully in preparation for anexamination or other special purpose. Since Mr. and Mrs. Lee aregoing to take their American citizenship exams soon, they must read upon the Constitution and the three branches of government....
35. Значение идиомы excuse oneself[excuse oneself] {v. phr.} 1. To think of reasons for not being toblame; think yourself not at fault. John excused himself for hislow grades on the ground that the teacher didn’t like him. 2. To askto be excused after doing something impolite. John excused himselffor his tardiness, saying his watch was wrong. 3. To ask ... Читать далее...
36. Перевод слова readRead — читать Перевод слова Destructive read-out — считывание информации с разрушением to read down to the last page — дочитать до последней страницы to read an instrument — снимать показание прибора to know how to read — уметь читать He likes to Read. Он любит читать. Can you Read French? Ты умеешь читать по-французски? ... Читать далее...
37. Значение идиомы come into one’s own[come into one’s own] {v. phr.} To receive the wealth or respect that you should have. John’s grandfather died and left him a million dollars; when John is 21, he will come into his own. With the success of the Model T Ford, the automobile industry came into its own....
38. Значение идиомы play by ear[play by ear] {v. phr.} 1. To play a musical instrument byremembering the tune, not by reading music. Mary does not know howto read music. She plays the piano by ear. Joe doesn’t need anymusic sheets when he plays his guitar; he knows many songs well andcan play them by ear. 2. {informal} To decide ... Читать далее...
39. Значение идиомы so be it[so be it] also [be it so] {adv. phr.}, {formal} 1. Let it be thatway; may it be so. So be it. We shall smoke the pipe of peace. 2.Very well; all right. Will the company lose money by doing this? Sobe it, then....
40. A wild partySam has been in the computer business for 25 years and is finally sick of the stress. He quits his job and buys 50 acres of land in Alabama to be as far away from humanity as possible. Sam sees the mailman once a week and gets groceries once a month. Otherwise, it’s total peace ... Читать далее...