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1. Значение идиомы heel[heel] See: AT ONE’S HEELS, COOL ONE’S HEELS, DOWN AT-THE-HEEL orDOWN-AT-HEEL, DRAG ONE’S FEET or DRAG ONE’S HEELS, HEAD OVER HEELS, KICK UP ONE’S HEELS, ON ONE’S HEELS or ON THE HEELS OF, SET BACK ONONE’S HEELS or KNOCK BACK ON ONE’S HEELS, TAKE TO ONE’S HEELS alsoSHOW A CLEAN PAIR OF HEELS, TO HEEL, ... Читать далее...
2. Значение идиомы at one’s heels[at one’s heels] {adv. phr.} Close behind; as a constant follower or companion. The boy got tired of having his little brother at his heels all day. John ran by the finish line with Ned at his heels. Bad luck followed at his heels all his life....
3. Значение идиомы head over heels[head over heels] also [heels over head] 1a. In a somersault;upside down; head first. It was so dark Bob fell head over heelsinto a big hole in the ground. Compare: UPSIDE DOWN. 1b. In greatconfusion or disorder; hastily. The children all tried to come inthe door at once, head over heels. Compare: TOPSY-TURVY. 2.{informal} Completely; ... Читать далее...
4. Значение идиомы take to one’s heels[take to one’s heels] also [show a clean pair of heels] {v. phr.}To begin to run or run away. When he heard the police coming, thethief took to his heels....
5. Значение идиомы in honor of[in honor of] {prep.} As an honor to; for showing respect or thanksto. We celebrate Mother’s Day in honor of our mothers. The citydedicated a monument in honor of the general....
6. Значение идиомы battle of nerves[battle of nerves] {n. phr.} A contest of wills during which the parties do not fight physically but try to wear each other out. It has been a regular battle of nerves to get the new program accepted at the local state university. See: WAR OF NERVES....
7. Значение идиомы kick up one’s heels[kick up one’s heels] {v. phr.}, {informal} To have a merry time;celebrate. When exams were over the students went to town to kickup their heels. Mary was usually very quiet but at the farewellparty she kicked up her heels and had a wonderful time....
8. Значение идиомы set back on one’s heels[set back on one’s heels] or [knock back on one’s heels] {v. phr.},{informal} To give an unpleasant surprise; upset suddenly; stop orturn back progress. Jack brags too much and it set himback on his heels when the coach told him he wasn’t as good a playeras he thought he was. Jean was doing very well ... Читать далее...
9. Перевод идиомы dig in one’s heels / dig one’s heels in, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: dig in one’s heels / dig one’s heels in Перевод: отказаться менять свои убеждения или свои поступки; заупрямиться Пример: Our boss dug in his heels and refused to give us a few days off. Наш начальник заупрямился, и отказался дать нам выходных....
10. Значение идиомы cool one’s heels[cool one’s heels] {v. phr.}, {slang} To be kept waiting by another’s pride or rudeness; be forced to wait by someone in power or authority; wait. He cooled his heels for an hour in another room before the great man would see him. I was left to cool my heels outside while the others went ... Читать далее...
11. Значение идиомы look sharp[look sharp] {v.} To be alert; be very attentive; keep a closewatch. It pays to look sharp in traffic. The guide told us tolook sharp because there were rattlesnakes around....
12. Перевод слова fameFame — слава, известность Перевод слова Love of fame — тщеславие to win fame — добиться известности to seek fame — стремиться к славе Her body died, her Fame survives. Ее тело умерло, а слава живет и поныне. I follow Fame. Я жаден до славы. Fame was the prize. Наградой была слава....
13. Перевод слова sharpSharp — острый, отточенный, острие Перевод слова Sharp bend — крутой изгиб sharp blade — острое лезвие sharp eye — острый взгляд the sharp of the hand — ребро ладони I felt a Sharp pain in my lower back. Я почувствовал острую боль в нижней части спины. John’s tone was Sharp. Тон Джона был резким. ... Читать далее...
14. Значение идиомы on the heels of[on the heels of] {prep.} Just after; following. — Often used with «hard» for emphasis. Hardon the heels of the women’s liberation parade, homosexuals declared a»gay pride week.»...
15. Значение идиомы sharp as a tack[sharp as a tack] {adj. phr.} 1. Very neatly and stylishly dressed That new boy always looks sharp as a tack in class. 2. Veryintelligent; smart; quick-witted. Tom is sharp as a tack; he got100 on every test....
16. Перевод слова honorHonor — слава, почет, честь Перевод слова To honor a request — выполнять просьбу word of honor — слово чести honor camp — амер. лагерь для «почетных заключенных» I pledge my Honor. Клянусь своей честью. «We plead guilty, Your Honor.» «Мы признаем свою вину, Ваша Честь.» I pledge that I will Honor my wife. Я ... Читать далее...
17. Значение идиомы half the battle[half the battle] {n. phr.} A large part of the work. When youwrite an essay for class, making the outline is half the battle. To see your faults and decide to change is half the battle ofself-improvement....
18. Значение идиомы wear thin[wear thin] {v.} 1. To become thin from use, wearing, or thepassing of time. My old pair of pants has worn thin at the knees. This old dime has worn very thin. 2. To grow less, or lessinteresting; decrease. The joke began to wear thin when you heardit too many times. The teacher’s patience began ... Читать далее...
19. Перевод идиомы set (someone) back on someone’s heels, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: set (someone) back on someone’s heels Перевод: удивить, шокировать, смутить кого-либо Пример: The announcement by the principal set the teachers back on their heels. Объявление директора неприятно поразило учителей....
20. Перевод идиомы cool one’s heels, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: cool one’s heels Перевод: вынужденно дожидаться, томиться в ожидании Пример: Ben was forced to cool his heels before his boss would talk to him. Бену пришлось изрядно подождать, пока его начальник поговорил с ним....
21. Перевод слова leadingLeading — ведущий, главынй, руководящий Перевод слова Leading statesmen — руководящие государственные деятели leading role — ведущая роль men of light and leading — признанные авторитеты leading motif — основная мысль Who will act the Leading part? Кто будет играть главную роль? Police are Leading the murder hunt. Полиция ведет поиск убийцы. Clark was his ... Читать далее...
22. Значение идиомы on one’s honor[on one’s honor] {adj. phr.} Bound by one’s honesty; trusted. The students were not supervised during the examination. They were ontheir honor not to cheat. The house father put the boys on theirhonor not to smoke in the dormitory....
23. Перевод слова battleBattle — битва, сражение Перевод слова Battle alarm — боевая тревога battle area — поле боя the battle of life — борьба за существование Her son was killed in Battle. Ее сын был убит в сражении. She had Battled against cancer. Она сражались против рака. Firefighters Battled the flames. Пожарные боролись с пламенем....
24. Значение идиомы down-at-heel[down-at-heel] or [down-at-the-heel] or [down-at-the-heels] {adj.} Poorly kept up or dressed shabby; not neat; sloppy. John is always down-at-the-heels, but his sister is always very neat. Old houses sometimes look down-at-the-heel....
25. Перевод идиомы head over heels, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: head over heels Перевод: верх ногами, кувырком Пример: The boy fell head over heels when his bicycle hit the wall. Мальчик упал верх ногами, когда его велосипед ударился в стену....
26. Значение идиомы clean[clean] See: COME CLEAN, KEEP ONE’S NOSE CLEAN, MAKE A CLEAN BREAST OF, NEW BROOM SWEEPS CLEAN, TAKE TO ONE’S HEELS, also SHOW A CLEAN PAIR OF HEELS....
27. Перевод идиомы head over heels (in love with someone), значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: head over heels (in love with someone) Перевод: по уши влюбленный в кого-либо Пример: Sam is head over heels in love with someone in his company. Сэм по уши влюблен в кого-то из своей фирмы....
28. Перевод идиомы drag one’s feet / drag one’s heels, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: drag one’s feet / drag one’s heels Перевод: медлить, тянуть время; делать что-либо преднамеренно медленно, делать что-либо с неохотой Пример: The man is dragging his heels about whether or not to take the job. Человек не торопится с принятием этой работы....
29. Перевод идиомы (hard) on the heels of something, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: (hard) on the heels of something Перевод: вскоре после чего-либо, следом за чем-либо, сразу же после Пример: There were two weeks of heavy rain on the heels of the big earthquake. После большого землетрясения сразу же последовали две недели дождей....
30. Good girls vs. Bad girlsGood girls loosen a few buttons when it’s hot. Bad girls make it hot by loosening a few buttons. Good girls only own one credit card and rarely use it. Bad girls only own one bra and rarely use it. Good girls wax their floors. Bad girls wax their bikini lines. Good girls blush during ... Читать далее...
31. Перевод идиомы in honor of someone or something, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: in honor of someone or something Перевод: в честь кого-либо или чего-либо Пример: The dinner was in honor of the first principal of our school. Ужин был устроен в честь первого директора нашей школы....
32. Перевод идиомы guest of honor, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: guest of honor Перевод: человек, ради которого устраивается какое-либо событие (вечер, церемония, и т. п.) Пример: My father was the guest of honor at the company banquet. В честь моего отца в компании устроили банкет....
33. Значение идиомы set on[set on] also [set upon] {v.} 1. To begin suddenly to fightagainst; attack fiercely. Tom was walking through the park when agang of boys set on him. 2. To cause to attack. Some boys went tosteal melons but the farmer set his dog on them....
34. Значение идиомы leading light[leading light] {n. phr.} A prominent person in a community, company, or group. Alan is the leading light of our discussiongroup on music....
35. Перевод идиомы (to be) half the battle, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: (to be) half the battle Перевод: большая часть работы Пример: Writing the letters will be half the battle. We can finish the rest of the work next week. Если мы напишем письма, это уже будет полдела. Остальную работу мы можем закончить на следующей неделе....
36. Значение идиомы wash and wear[wash and wear] {adj.} Not needing to be ironed. — Refersespecially to synthetic and synthetic blend fabrics. Dick boughtthree wash and wear shirts to take on his trip. Sally’s dress ismade of a wash and wear fabric....
37. Значение идиомы cease-fire[cease-fire] {n.} A period of negotiated nonaggression, when the warring parties involved promise not to attack. Unfortunately, the cease-fire in Bosnia was broken many times by all parties concerned....
38. Значение идиомы behind the times[behind the times] {adj. phr.} Using things not in style; still following old ways; old-fashioned. Johnson’s store is behind the times. The science books of 30 years ago are behind the times now. Mary thinks her parents are behind the times because they still do the foxtrot and don’t know any new dances....
39. Перевод слова wearWear — носить, быть одетым Перевод слова To wear the brand of a traitor — носить клеймо предателя to wear a charm against evil spirits — носить амулет, защищающий от злых духов to wear a parachute — надевать парашют What size do you Wear? Какой размер вы носите? What should I Wear today? Что мне ... Читать далее...
40. Значение идиомы wear out[wear out] {v.} 1a. To use or wear until useless. Bobby got atoy truck that would run on a battery, and he used it so much that hesoon wore it out. The stockings are so worn out that they can’t bemended any more. Compare: GIVE OUT, USE UP. 1b. To become uselessfrom use or wear. ... Читать далее...