Значение идиомы weed out

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1. Перевод слова weedWeed — сорняк, пропалывать Перевод слова To weed a garden — пропалывать огород to kill weed — уничтожать сорняк to suppress weed — заглушать сорняк to weed out corrupt practices — искоренять коррупцию We need to Weed the garden. Нам нужно прополоть сад. It grows like a Weed and requires minimal effort. Растет как сорняк ... Читать далее...
2. Britain’s UniversitiesThere are about 90 universities in Britain. They are divided into three types: the old universities, the 19th century universities such as London and Manchester universities, and the new universities. Some years ago there were also polytechnics. After graduating from a polytechnic a student got a degree, but it was not a university degree. 31 ... Читать далее...
3. Oxford — the University TownThis university town is very beautiful. The oldest university there is Oxford. The first of its colleges was founded in 1249. The university now has thirty-five colleges and about thirteen thousand students, many of them from other countries. There were no women at Oxford until 1878. When the first women’s college Lady Margaret Hall, opened. ... Читать далее...
4. Higher Education in The UKThere are more than 60 universities in the U. K. The leadinguniversities are Cambridge, Oxford and London. English universitiesdiffer from each other in traditions, general organization, internalgoverment, etc. British universities are comparatively small, theapproximate number is about 7-8 thousand students. Most universitieshave under 3000 students, some even less than 1500 ones. London andOxford universities are ... Читать далее...
5. Значение идиомы Ivy League[Ivy League] {n.} A small group of the older and more famouseastern U. S. colleges and universities. Several Ivy League teamsplay each other regularly each year. Harvard, Yale, and Princetonwere the original Ivy League....
6. Arizona Man Trades $160K Diamond for $20 Weed, Cops SayAn Arizona man could have gotten himself one of the fanciest cars on the road and had money left over with what a diamond he allegedly stole was worth, but instead police say he traded the $160,000 gem for $20 worth of marijuana. Walter Earl Morrison, 20, of Phoenix, Az., was charged with felony theft ... Читать далее...
7. Перевод слова libraryLibrary — библиотека Перевод слова Library book — библиотечная книга to join a library — записаться в библиотеку children’s library — детская библиотека This Library houses rare books. В этой библиотеке хранятся редкие книги. He got this book at the Library. Эту книгу он взял в библиотеке. He is welcome to use my Library. Я ... Читать далее...
8. Значение идиомы tear up[tear up] {v.} 1. To dig a hole in; remove the surface of; removefrom the surface. The city tore up the street to lay a new waterpipe. Mother tore up the carpeting in the living room and had anew rug put in. 2. To tear into pieces. Mary tore up the oldsheets and made costumes ... Читать далее...
9. Значение идиомы join forces[join forces] or [join hands] {v. phr.} To get together for thesame aim; group together for a purpose; unite. The students and thegraduates joined forces to raise money when the gym burned down. The American soldiers joined hands with the British in the waragainst Germany. Compare: THROW IN ONE’S LOT WITH....
10. Значение идиомы catch it in the neck[catch it in the neck] or [get it in the neck] {v. phr.}, {slang} To be blamed or punished. Tom got it in the neck because he forgot to close the windows when it rained. Students get it in the neck when they lose library books. Compare: CATCH IT, GET WHAT’S COMING TO ONE....
11. The Library of Our InstituteВ топике Библиотека нашего института я рассказываю о библиотеке Дальневосточного государственного университета. Я горжусь тем, что эта библиотека считается одной из крупнейших в Приморье и даже на всем Дальнем Востоке. Перед первым посещением библиотеки, мы узнали о правилах пользования книгами и об устройстве библиотечного каталога. Я с радостью записался в нашу библиотеку, получил читательский билет, ... Читать далее...
12. Значение идиомы check in[check in] {v.} 1a. To sign your name. The last guests to reach the hotel checked in at 12 o’clock. Contrast: CHECK OUT. 1b. {informal} To arrive. The friends we had invited did not check in until Saturday. 2. To receive back and make a record of it. The coach checked in the football uniforms ... Читать далее...
13. Перевод слова harmfulHarmful — вредный, пагубный Перевод слова Harmful consequences — пагубные последствия harmful news — тревожные новости harmful animal — вредное животное How can I shut out such Harmful thoughts? Как мне отогнать эти опасные мысли? It is hopeless trying to screen your child from the Harmful effects of television. Попытки оградить ребенка от пагубного влияния ... Читать далее...
14. Значение идиомы on purpose[on purpose] {adv. phr.} For a reason; because you want to; notaccidentally. Jane did not forget her coat; she left it in thelocker on purpose. The clown fell down on purpose....
15. Higher Education in Great BritainPupils going on to higher education or professional training usually take «A» level examinations in two or three subjects. Universities accept students mainly on the basis of their «A» level results, although they may interview them as well. In 1971 the Open University was started, where these formal qualifications are not necessary. Nearly a quarter ... Читать далее...
16. LibrariesВ топике Библиотеки я расскажу о библиотеках вообще и о трех самых известных библиотеках мира: Британской Национальной библиотеке в Лондоне, библиотеке Конгресса в Вашингтоне и о Российской государственной библиотеке. Подробнее остановлюсь на описании Российской государственной библиотеки: расскажу историю строительства принадлежащих ей зданий, о ее архивах, фондах, каталогах и о читальных залах. Из топика вы узнаете ... Читать далее...
17. A Trip to the LibraryI read in the Local paper that a new public library had just opened two weeks ago in my neighborhood. I wanted to Check it out. But first, I called the library to check the Hours of operation. The Librarian told me that they were open Monday through Saturday from 10 to 6 so I ... Читать далее...
18. School Education in the USAThe federal government pays little attention to school education in the USA. There is neither a uniform school system in the USA, nor a uniform curriculum. Each state has its own system of schools. But there are some common features in the organization of school education in the country. Schools in the USA can be ... Читать далее...
19. Перевод слова purposePurpose — замысел, цель, намерение Перевод слова On purpose — нарочно, с целью beside the purpose — нецелесообразно man of purpose — целеустремленный человек What is the Purpose of your visit? Какова цель вашего визита? You can speak to the Purpose when you choose. Вы можете говорить по существу, когда захотите. He answered him very ... Читать далее...
20. Перевод слова removeRemove — передвигать, убирать, уносить, удалять Перевод слова To remove a cataract — удалить катаракту to have one’s furniture removed — перевезти свою мебель to remove an embargo — снимать запрет Remove the pan from the heat. Снимите сковороду с огня. He was Removed from office. Он был отстранен от должности. Remove the knife from ... Читать далее...
21. Значение идиомы turn up one’s nose at[turn up one’s nose at] {v. phr.} To refuse as not being goodenough for you. He thinks he should only get steak, and he turns uphis nose at hamburger....
22. Oxford — the University Town — Оксфорд — университетский городThis university town is very beautiful. The oldest university there is Oxford. The first of its colleges was founded in 1249. The university now has thirty-five colleges and about thirteen thousand students, many of them from other countries. There were no women at Oxford until 1878. When the first women’s college Lady Margaret Hall, opened. ... Читать далее...
23. Значение идиомы burn one’s bridges[burn one’s bridges] also [burn one’s boats] {v. phr.} To make a decision that you cannot change; remove or destroy all the ways you can get back out of a place you have got into on purpose; leave yourself no way to escape a position. Bob was a good wrestler but a poor boxer. He ... Читать далее...
24. Значение идиомы helter-skelter[helter-skelter] {adv.} 1. At a fast speed, but in confusion. The hatted ball broke Mr. Jones’s window, and the boys ran awayhelter-skelter. When the bell rang, the pupils ran helter-skelterout of the door. 2. In a confusing group; in disorder. The moverspiled the furniture helter-skelter in the living room of the newhouse. Mary fell down ... Читать далее...
25. Значение идиомы head-hunting[head-hunting] {n.}, {slang}, {informal} 1. The custom of seekingout, decapitating, and preserving the heads of enemies as trophies. 2.A search for qualified individuals to fill certain positions. Thepresident sent a committee to the colleges and universities to do somehead-hunting; we hope he finds some young talent. 3. A systematicdestruction of opponents, especially in politics. Billings ... Читать далее...
26. Перевод слова collectionCollection — коллекция, накопление Перевод слова A collection of proverbs — сборник пословиц virtuoso collection — коллекция предметов искусства collection processor — процессор для обработки собираемой информации My dad’s got a huge record Collection. У моего папы огромная коллекция аудиозаписей. Mom pitched out my Collection of horse figurines. Мама выбросила мою коллекцию игрушечных лошадок. His ... Читать далее...
27. Значение идиомы pull out[pull out] {v. phr.} 1. To withdraw; leave unceremoniously. Thedefeated army hastily pulled out of the occupied territories. 2. Toleave. The train pulled out of Grand CentralStation just as the foreign students got there. 3. To remove byorder; evacuate. Napoleon pulled his beaten troops out of Russia....
28. Значение идиомы room clerk[room clerk] or [desk clerk] {n.} A person who is responsible forassigning rooms and providing service to guests in hotels, motels, inns, etc. At first-class hotels, room clerks are trained to be atthe service of every guest. Sometimes resort hotels in themountains hire college students as room clerks during the summer....
29. These Chickens want BooksA pair of chickens walk up to the circulation desk at a public library and say, ‘Buk Buk BUK.’ The librarian decides that the chickens desire three books, and gives it to them…and the chickens leave shortly thereafter. Around midday, the two chickens return to the circulation desk quite vexed and say,’ Buk Buk BuKKOOK!’ ... Читать далее...
30. Перевод сленгового выражения pot, значение и пример использованияСленговое выражение: pot Перевод: марихуана; травка Синоним: grass; weed; herb; chronic Пример: Let’s buy some pot and smoke it in my room. Давай купим марихуаны и покурим у меня в комнате....
31. CambridgeВ топике Кембридж рассказывается история создания Кембриджского Университета, начиная с 13-го века. Сегодня Университет состоит из более чем 20 колледжей, из которых самый знаменитый – Королевский колледж. В 1975 году вблизи Университета был открыт Кембриджский научный парк. В нем расположено около 80 компаний, деятельность которых перекрывает широкий спектр высоких технологий. Многие из этих компаний поддерживают ... Читать далее...
32. University EducationThere are 44 universities (not counting the Open University) in Britain. Although the Goverment is responsible for providing about 80 per cent of universities income it does not control their work or teaching nor does it have direct dealings with the universities. The grants are distributed by the Secretary of State for Education and Science. ... Читать далее...
33. Значение идиомы goldfish bowl[goldfish bowl] {n.}, {slang}, {informal} 1. A situation in whichit is not possible to keep things secret for any length of time. Washington Society is a goldfish bowl. 2. An apartment or place thatprovides no privacy for its occupant, e. g., an office that has toomany windows. Joe’s office is a goldfish bowl, that’s why ... Читать далее...
34. Libraries (2)Топик Библиотеки (2) рассказывает о важной роли этих хранилищ книг в культурном развитии страны. Мы проводим много времени за чтением художественной литературы, рассказов, книг о путешествиях, книг для детей и книг на иностранных языках. Но, люди читают книги не только для удовольствия, а и для того, чтобы восполнить пробелы в определенных сферах своей деятельности. В ... Читать далее...
35. 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...
36. Значение идиомы set aside[set aside] {v.} 1. To separate from the others in a group orcollection. She set aside the things in the old trunk which shewanted to keep. 2. To select or choose from others for some purpose. The governor set aside a day for thanksgiving. 3. To pay noattention to ; leave out. The complaint was ... Читать далее...
37. The pleasure of readingВ топике Удовольствие от чтения – я рассказываю о том, как сильно я люблю читать книги. Книги учат нас, что правильно и что неправильно, учат понимать мир и людей в нем, воспитывают человека и обогащают его интеллект. Книги — источник эмоционального вдохновения и романтических чувств; книги – неоценимые помощники в самообразовании. Мир книг полон чудес: ... Читать далее...
38. Books and LibrariesВ топике Книги и библиотеки я рассказываю о нашей школьной библиотеке. Здесь я могу выбрать книги, чтобы подготовиться к урокам. При выборе книги, я обращаю внимание на обложку книги, ее иллюстрации, фамилию автора, название книги и ее содержание. Очень важно соблюдать все правила пользования библиотекой и бережно относиться к книгам. Я стараюсь читать как можно ... Читать далее...
39. Значение идиомы write home about[write home about] {v. phr.} To become especially enthusiastic orexcited about; boast about. — Often used after «to». Mary’s trip tothe World’s Fair was something to write home about. Joe did a goodenough job of painting but it was nothing to write home about. «That was a dinner worth writing home about!» said Bill coming ... Читать далее...
40. Значение идиомы put aside[put aside] {v. phr.} 1. To save; put something aside for a specialpurpose. Peter puts $100 aside every week. 2. To let go of; putaway. The teacher to the students, «Put your books aside and startwriting your tests!»...