Значение идиомы X marks the spot

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1. Перевод идиомы X marks the spot, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: X marks the spot Перевод: то самое место, точное место, локация Пример: We looked at the map and saw that X marked the spot where the accident had taken place. Мы посмотрели на карту и увидели точно место того, где произошел несчастный случай....
2. Перевод идиомы in a tight spot / in a tough spot, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: in a tight spot / in a tough spot Перевод: в трудном положении, ситуации Пример: The man was in a tight spot after he lost his job. Мужчина находился в трудном положении, когда потерял работу....
3. Значение идиомы on the spot[on the spot] {adv.} or {adj. phr.} 1. or [upon the spot] At thatexact time and at the same time or place; without waiting or leaving. The news of important events is often broadcast on the spot overtelevision. When Tom ruined an expensive machine, his boss firedhim on the spot. Compare: AT ONCE, IN ONE’S ... Читать далее...
4. Значение идиомы hit the spot[hit the spot] {v. phr.}, {informal} To refresh fully or satisfyyou; bring back your spirits or strength. — Used especially of food ordrink. A cup of tea always hits the spot when you are tired. Mother’s apple pie always hits the spot with the boys....
5. Значение идиомы Johnny-on-the-spot[Johnny-on-the-spot] {adj. phr.} At the right place when needed;present and ready to help; very prompt; on time. A good waterboy isalways Johnny-on-the-spot. The firemen were Johnny-on-the-spot andput out the fire in the house soon after it started. Compare: ON THEJOB....
6. Значение идиомы blind spot[blind spot] {n.} 1. A place on the road that a driver cannot see in the rear view mirror. I couldn’t see that truck behind me, Officer, because it was in my blind spot. 2. A matter or topic a person refuses to discuss or accept. My uncle Ted has a real blind spot about ... Читать далее...
7. Перевод идиомы on the spot, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: on the spot Перевод: 1. тотчас же, сразу, на месте, не откладывая; 2. в затруднительном или неловком положении, в тяжелом положении Пример: It’s noon, and I’m glad you’re all here on the spot. Now we can begin. Сейчас полдень, и я рад, что вы все на месте. Теперь мы можем начинать. The man was ... Читать далее...
8. Значение идиомы spot check[spot check] {n. phr.} A sample check or investigation. InternalRevenue Service employees often conduct a spot check of individualreturns when the figures don’t add up....
9. Значение идиомы sore spot[sore spot] or [sore point] {n.} A weak or sensitive part; asubject or thing about which someone becomes angry or upset easily. Don’t ask Uncle John why his business failed; it’s a sore spot withhim. Compare: WHERE THE SHOE PINCHES....
10. Значение идиомы have a soft spot in one’s heart for[have a soft spot in one’s heart for] {v. phr.} To besympathetically inclined towards; entertain a predilection for. Ronalways had a soft spot in his heart for intellectual women wearingminiskirts....
11. Перевод идиомы tight spot, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: tight spot Перевод: трудная ситуация, положение Пример: We are in a very tight spot since the top salesman quit. Мы находимся в очень трудном положении, потому что ведущий продавец уволился....
12. Перевод идиомы have a soft spot for someone or something, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: have a soft spot for someone or something Перевод: питать слабость к чему-либо или кому-либо из-за чувства сильной привязанности Пример: He’s always had a soft spot for his youngest son. Он всегда испытывал особую привязанность к своему младшему сыну....
13. Перевод слова indicationIndication — указание, признак, симптом Перевод слова An indication of an approaching storm — признак надвигающейся грозы an indication of weariness — признак усталости to give an indication — давать указание surgical indication — показания к хирургическому вмешательству He gave no Indication of his own feelings at all. Он совсем не показал своих чувств. The ... Читать далее...
14. Перевод слова spotSpot — пятно, позор; пачкать, позорить Перевод слова Sun spots — пятна на Солнце without a spot on his reputation — с незапятнанной репутацией table spotted with ink — стол, закапанный чернилами plague spot of sin and imperfection — клеймо греха и несовершенства You have a Spot on your tie. У вас пятно на галстуке. ... Читать далее...
15. Перевод сленгового выражения hit the spot, значение и пример использованияСленговое выражение: hit the spot Перевод: фраза, означающая «это было просто отлично», или «это было как раз тем, что мне нужно» Пример: Mmmm — that cup of coffee really hit the spot! Мммм… эта чашка кофе была просто превосходной! I needed a good laugh, and that slang cartoon really hit the spot. Мне хотелось хорошо ... Читать далее...
16. Перевод слова treasureTreasure — сокровище, драгоценность Перевод слова My maid is a treasure — моя горничная — настоящий клад as the miser hugs his treasure — как скупец сжимает свое богатство pirate treasure — пиратское сокровище I shall Treasure it always. Я буду хранить это вечно. He searched for Treasure on the ocean bed. Он искал сокровища ... Читать далее...
17. Перевод слова companionCompanion — товарищ, спутник, компаньон Перевод слова Companions in misfortune — товарищи по несчастью dinner companion — сотрапезник poor companion — неинтересный собеседник Companion of my happy then! Товарищ моего счастливого далекого времени! He was a capital Companion. Он был замечательным компаньоном. He winked an eye at his Companion. Он подмигнул своей спутнице....
18. Перевод идиомы a sore point / spot, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: a sore point / spot Перевод: больное место, уязвимое место Пример: I tried not to make any reference to Jim’s drinking habits — I know it’s a sore point with Tess at the moment. Я старался никак не упоминать о проблемах Джима с выпивкой, я знаю, что это сейчас больное место для Тесс....
19. Значение идиомы in one’s tracks[in one’s tracks] {adv. phr.}, {informal} 1. Just where one is atthe moment; abruptly; immediately. The hunter’s rifle cracked andthe rabbit dropped in his tracks. Mary stopped dead in her tracks, turned around, and ran back home. Syn.: ON THE SPOT, THEN ANDTHERE. 2. See: FOLLOW IN ONE’S FOOTSTEPS....
20. A hunter visited another hunter and was given a tour of his homeA hunter visited another hunter and was given a tour of his home. In the den was a stuffed lion. The visiting hunter asked, «When did you bag him?» The host said proudly, «That was three years ago, when I went hunting with my ex-wife.» «What’s he stuffed with,» asked the visiting hunter. «My ex-wife» ... Читать далее...
21. ‘Kung Fu Panda’ Hits A Sore Spot in ChinaWhy a Quintessentially Chinese Movie Was Made in Hollywood BEIJING — The blockbuster success of an American animated movie that’s set in ancient China, highlights Chinese culture, mythology and architecture and stars a kung fu fighting panda has filmmakers and ordinary Chinese wondering: Why wasn’t this hit made. . . in China? «Kung Fu Panda» ... Читать далее...
22. Перевод слова hunterHunter — охотник Перевод слова Hunter after glory — искатель славы curio hunter — охотник за древностями fortune hunter — охотник за богатством The Hunter discharged his gun into the air. Охотник выстрелил в воздух. Loosing off his last arrow, the Hunter prayed that the deer would fall. Выпуская последнюю стрелу, охотник молился о том, ... Читать далее...
23. Busta Rhymes IslandThere is a small piece of land sticking out of a Shrewsbury, Massachusetts pond that doesn’t seem to belong to anyone in particular, but, as 99% Invisible has reported, one local man is crusading to name the spot Busta Rhymes Island. The tiny, 40×40 outcropping has no official name, but Shrewsbury resident Kevin O’Brien, who ... Читать далее...
24. Using a SmartphoneHitomi: What are you Unboxing? Jason: This is my new Smartphone. It has Every feature under the sun! Hitomi: Every feature? Jason: It has a high quality Camera and Video camera, and it’s a Videophone. It has a great GPS program, too. The Touch-screen and the Keyboard are easy to use and everything is so ... Читать далее...
25. Перевод слова job-hunterJob-hunter — соискатель, ищущий работу Перевод слова We provide Job-hunters with the complete information both about the vacancy and the company. Мы обеспечиваем соискателей исчерпывающей иформацией как о вакансии, так и о компании. Whichever way I look at you, you’re a zero offer Job hunter. В таком виде ты не получишь предложений по работе. Происхождение ... Читать далее...
26. Перевод слова featureFeature — особенность, характерная черта Перевод слова Her eyes are her best feature — в ее лице самое красивое — это глаза the geographical features of a district — географические особенности района the actress is the main feature of the show — на этой актрисе держится вся программа All laboratory men Feature in this research. ... Читать далее...
27. Punctuation marksAn English professor wrote the words, «woman without her man is a savage» on the blackboard and directed his students to punctuate it correctly. The men wrote: «Woman, without her man, is a savage.» The women wrote: «Woman: Without her, man is a savage.»...
28. Значение идиомы eyes open[eyes open] 1. Careful watch or attention; readiness to see. — Usually used with «for». Keep your eyes open for a boy in a red capand sweater. The hunter had his eyes open for rabbits. Theydrove on with their eyes open for a gas station. Syn.: EYE OUT, KEEPONE’S EYES PEELED. 2. Full knowledge; especially ... Читать далее...
29. That Spot на английском языке писателя Jack LondonI don’t think much of Stephen Mackaye any more, though I used to swear by him. I know that in those days I loved him more than my own brother. If ever I meet Stephen Mackaye again, I shall not be responsible for my actions. It passes beyond me that a man with whom I ... Читать далее...
30. Значение идиомы yoo-hoo[yoo-hoo] {interj.} — Used as an informal call or shout to a personto attract his attention. Louise opened the door and called»Yoo-hoo, Mother — are you home?» See: ALL RIGHT FOR YOU, I’M TELLINGYOU, SAYS WHO or SAYS YOU, THAT’S — FOR YOU, WHAT HAVE YOU....
31. You tell me!A game warden came upon a duck hunter who had bagged 3 ducks and decided to «enforce the laws pending.» He stopped the hunter, flashed his badge and said, «Looks like you’ve had a pretty good day. Mind if I inspect your kill?» The hunter shrugged and handed the ducks to the warden. The warden ... Читать далее...
32. There was a gorilla sitting in a tree by a riverThere was a gorilla sitting in a tree by a river, when a lion came by for a cool drink. The gorilla thought to himself, «How funny would it be to screw the king of the jungle in the ass?» After a moment or two, the gorilla swung into action. He grabbed the lion and ... Читать далее...
33. Перевод слова mapMap — карта, составлять карту Перевод слова To consult a map — сверяться с картой dialect map — карта диалектов military map — военная карта relief map — карта рельефа He spent the next fifteen years Mapping the Isle of Anglesey. Он провел следующие пятнадцать лет за составлением карты острова Англси. Sorrow was Mapped on ... Читать далее...
34. Значение идиомы on call[on call] {adj. phr.} 1. Having to be paid on demand. Jim didn’thave the money ready even though he knew the bill was on call. 2.Ready and available. This is Dr. Kent’s day to be on call at thehospital. The nurse is on call for emergency cases....
35. Значение идиомы play up[play up] {v.} To call attention to; talk more about; emphasize. The coach played up the possibilities, and kept our minds off ourweaknesses. The director played up the woman’s glamor to concealher lack of acting ability....
36. A big-game hunter went on safari with his wifeA big-game hunter went on safari with his wife and mother-in — law. One evening, while still deep in the jungle, the Mrs awoke to find her mother gone. Rushing to her husband, she insisted on them both trying to find her mother. The hunter picked up his rifle, took a swig of whiskey, and ... Читать далее...
37. Значение идиомы call one’s shot[call one’s shot] {v. phr.} 1. To tell before firing where a bullet will hit. An expert rifleman can call his shot regularly. The wind was strong and John couldn’t call his shots. 2. or [call the turn] To tell in advance the result of something before you do it. Mary won three games in ... Читать далее...
38. Значение идиомы close up shop[close up shop] {v. phr.} 1. To shut a store at the end of a day’s business, also, to end a business. The grocer closes up shop at 5 o’clock. After 15 years in business at the same spot, the garage closed up shop. 2. {informal} To stop some activity; finish what you are doing. ... Читать далее...
39. Значение идиомы buzz word[buzz word] {n.} A word that sounds big and important in a sentence but, on closer inspection, means little except the speaker’s indication to belong to a certain group. The politician’s speech was nothing but a lot of misleading statements and phony promises hidden in a bunch of buzz words....
40. Значение идиомы within call[within call] or [within hail] {adv. phr.} 1. Near enough to heareach other’s voices. When the two ships were within hail, theirofficers exchanged messages. Billy’s mother told him to staywithin call because supper was nearly ready. 2. In a place where youcan be reached by phone, radio, or TV and be called. The sick manwas ... Читать далее...