Значение идиомы yours truly

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1. Перевод слова singular Singular – исключительный, необыкновенный, единичный Перевод слова A singular presence of mind – исключительное присутствие духа a most singular phenomenon – редчайшее явление singular example – единичный пример This is perhaps a Singular instance in the history of mankind. Возможно, это единичный такой случай в истории человечества. Why do you want to make yourself so […]...
2. Части речи на английском языке (Parts of speech), лексика и слова по теме A noun – существительное A (un)countable noun – (не)исчисляемое существительное A verb – глагол An (ir)regular verb – (не)правильный глагол An adjective – прилагательное A comparative – сравнительная степень прилагательного A superlative – превосходная степень прилагательного An adverb – наречие A preposition – предлог A pronoun – местоимение A personal pronoun – личное местоимение A […]...
3. A Call from a Telemarketer Doris: Hello. Telemarketer: Hello, may I speak to The lady of the house? Doris: What is this regarding? Telemarketer: I’m calling from Cheetam Cable Company and we have a very special offer. This month only, you can get a Bundle of services for the low, low price of $69.99! This offer… Doris: Thank you, but […]...
4. A Call from a Telemarketer Doris: Hello. Telemarketer: Hello, may I speak to The lady of the house? Doris: What is this regarding? Telemarketer: I’m calling from Cheetam Cable Company and we have a very special offer. This month only, you can get a Bundle of services for the low, low price of $69.99! This offer… Doris: Thank you, but […]...
5. Значение идиомы point out [point out] {v.} 1. To show by pointing with the finger; point to;make clear the location of. The guide pointed out the principalsights of the city. 2. To bring to notice; call to attention;explain. The policeman pointed out that the law forbids public saleof firecrackers. The school secretary pointed out that the closingdate for making […]...
6. Значение идиомы steal one’s thunder [steal one’s thunder] {v. phr.} To do or say something, intentionally or not, that another person has planned to say or do. Fred intended to nominate Bill for president, but John got up firstand stole Fred’s thunder. Mary was going to sing “Oh! Susanna,”but Ellen did it first and Mary said Ellen had stolen her […]...
7. Значение идиомы go stag [go stag] {v. phr.} 1. To go to a dance or party without acompanion of the opposite sex. When Sally turned him down, Tomdecided to go stag to the college prom. 2. To participate in a partyfor men only. Mrs. Smith’s husband frequently goes stag, leavingher at home....
8. Значение идиомы come up with [come up with] {v. phr.} 1. To offer. We can always depend on John Smith to come up with a good solution for any problem we might have. 2. To produce on demand. I won’t be able to buy this car, because I cannot come up with the down payment you require. 3. To find. […]...
9. Значение идиомы hold forth [hold forth] {v.} 1. To offer; propose. As a candidate, Jonesheld forth the promise of a bright future. 2. To speak in public;preach. – Usually used with little respect. Senator Smith washolding forth on free trade....
10. Значение идиомы day in court [day in court] {n. phr.} A chance to be heard; an impartial hearing; a chance to explain what one has done. The letters from the faculty members to the dean gave Professor Smith his day in court....
11. Значение идиомы God tempers the wind to the shorn lamb [God tempers the wind to the shorn lamb] {literary} A person who isalready helpless will not have more trouble; you will not have moretrouble than you can bear. After Mr. Smith lost his job, theSmith’s house caught fire, but the fire was put out before much harmwas done. Mr. Smith said, “God tempers the wind […]...
12. Значение идиомы play hard to get [play hard to get] {v. phr.} To act as if one weren’t interested;be fickle; be coy. “Professor Brown is playing very hard to get,”our dean said, “but I know he will accept our offer and come to teachhere.”...
13. Значение идиомы I. O. U [I. O. U.] {adj. phr.} I owe you, abbreviated; a promissory note. I had to borrow some money from John and, in order to remind both ofus, I wrote him an I. O. U. note for $250....
14. Значение идиомы pet name [pet name] {n. phr.} A special or abbreviated name indicatingaffection. He never calls his wife her real name, “Elizabeth,” butonly such pet names as “honey,” “honey bunch,” “sweetheart,” and”sugar.”...
15. Значение идиомы pen pal [pen pal] {n.} A friend who is known to someone through an exchangeof letters. John’s pen pal writes him letters about school inAlaska....
16. Значение идиомы pinch-hit [pinch-hit] {v.} 1. To substitute for another player at bat in abaseball game. Smith was sent in to pinch-hit for Jones. 2.{informal} To act for a while, or in an emergency, for another person;take someone’s place for a while. I asked him to pinch-hit for mewhile I was away. The president of the City Council […]...
17. Значение идиомы man of letters [man of letters] {n. phr.} A writer; an author; a scholar. Chekhov was not only a practicing physician but also a first-rate manof letters....
18. Значение идиомы keep up with the Joneses [keep up with the Joneses] {v. phr.} To follow the latest fashion;try to be equal with your neighbors. Mrs. Smith kept buying everynew thing that was advertised, finally Mr. Smith told her to stoptrying to keep up with the Joneses and to start thinking for herself....
19. Значение идиомы up against it [up against it] {adj. phr.}, {informal} Faced with a greatdifficulty or problem; badly in need. The Smith family is upagainst it because Mr. Smith cannot find a job. You will be upagainst it if you don’t pass the test. You will probably failarithmetic. Compare: HARD UP, END OF ONE’S ROPE, BACK TO THE WALL....
20. Значение идиомы go around [go around] {v.} 1a. To go from one place or person to another. Mr. Smith is going around looking for work. Don’t go aroundtelling lies like that. Chicken pox is going around theneighborhood. A rumor is going around school that we will get theafternoon off. 1b. To go together; keep company. – Usually used with”with”. […]...
21. 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....
22. Fun with telemarketers What to say to a telemarketer! One of the things that has always bugged me (and I’m sure it has most of you, too) is to sit down to dinner only to be interrupted by a phone call from a telemarketer. I decided, on one such occasion, to try to be as irritating to them […]...
23. Значение идиомы eyes pop out [eyes pop out] {informal} are very much surprised. – Usedwith a possessive noun or pronoun. Mary’s eyes popped out when hermother entered her classroom. When Joan found a clock radio underthe Christmas tree, her eyes popped out....
24. Значение идиомы have a time [have a time] {v. phr.}, {informal} 1. To have trouble; have a hardtime. Poor Susan had a time trying to get the children to go tobed. John had a time passing his math course. 2. To have a goodtime; to have fun. – Used with a reflexive pronoun. Bob had himselfa time going to every […]...
25. Значение идиомы many is me [many is me] There are a great number of ; manyare the. – Used at the beginning of a sentencewith a singular noun. Many is the man I have lent money to. Many was the time I ate at that restaurant. Compare: MANY A....
26. Значение идиомы front and center [front and center] {adv.}, {slang} Used as a command to a person togo to someone who wants him. Front and center, Smith. The bosswants to see you....
27. Значение идиомы come-on [come-on] {n.}, {slang} An attractive offer made to a naive person under false pretenses in order to gain monetary or other advantage. Joe uses a highly successful come-on when he sells vacant lots on Grand Bahama Island....
28. Значение идиомы chain letter [chain letter] {n.} A letter which each person receiving it is asked to copy and send to several others. Most chain letters die out quickly....
29. Значение идиомы mental telepathy [mental telepathy] {n. phr.} The passing of one person’s thoughtsto another without any discoverable talking or carrying of signalsbetween them. Mrs. Smith knew the moment her husband’s ship sank onthe other side of the world. It seems like a case of mentaltelepathy. Most or all men who practice mental telepathy on stagehave really trained themselves […]...
30. Mister Smith rushes into the maternity ward Mister Smith rushes into the maternity ward, “What’s wrong? What’s the emergency?” “Oh, Mister Smith, your child was just born and I have some terrible news for you. It’s disfigured.” “Well, how bad is it? Can I see?” “Follow me, sir.” They head down a restricted corridor and come to the first door. Inside, in […]...
31. Перевод слова offer Offer – предлагать, выражать; предложение Перевод слова A job offer – предложение о найме to offer opinion – выражать мнение to offer a free pardon – обещать полное прощение He Offered to marry her. Он предложил ей выйти за него замуж. Can I Offer you something to drink? Могу ли я предложить вам что-нибудь выпить? […]...
32. Значение идиомы sales check [sales check] or [sales slip] {n.} A paper which the clerk givesthe person who bought something; a paper that shows what you bought ina store and how much you paid for it. Mrs. Smith checked the salesslip with what she bought. Mary brought the sales check when shereturned the dress so she could get her […]...
33. Cancelling a Service Diana: You’ve reached Customer service for Bully Services. How may I help you today? Phillip: I’d like to Cancel my service. Diana: Why do you want to cancel? Phillip: I’m Switching to another company with cheaper services. I’m no longer Under contract so there should be no Early-termination penalties. Diana: Let’s take a look at […]...
34. Значение идиомы beg the question [beg the question] {v. phr.}, {literary} To accept as true something that is still being argued about, before it is proved true; avoid or not answer a question or problem. The girls asked Miss Smith if they should wear formal dresses to the party; Miss Smith said they were begging the question because they didn’t […]...
35. Перевод слова interested Interested – заинтересованный, корыстный Перевод слова Interested spectators – заинтересованные зрители interested look – пытливый взгляд interested marriage – брак по расчету All she’s Interested in is clothes. Все, что ей интересно – это одежда. She’s always Interested in the latest fads. Она всегда интересуется, последней модой. The experiment Interested me a lot. Эксперимент весьма […]...
36. Значение идиомы sign up [sign up] {v.} 1. To promise to do something by signing your name;join; sign an agreement. We will not have the picnic unless morepeople sign up. John wants to sign up for the contest. MissCarter has signed up to be the chaperone at the dance. 2. To writethe name of to be in an activity; […]...
37. Improve writing 1. Avoid alliteration. Always. 2. Never use a long word when a diminutive one will do. 3. Employ the vernacular. 4. Eschew ampersands & abbreviations, etc. 5. Parenthetical remarks (however relevant) are unnecessary. 6. Remember to never split an infinitive. 7. Contractions aren’t necessary. 8. Foreign words and phrases are not apropos. 9. One should […]...
38. Значение идиомы heart and soul [heart and soul ] {n.} Eager love; strong feeling; greatenthusiasm. Often used with a singular verb. When Mr. Pitt playsthe piano, his heart and soul is in it. John plays tennis badly, but with heart and soul. Mary wanted a puppy with all her heartand soul....
39. Rejection Letter Reject Ever wonder what to do when those rejection letters start piling up? Well here’s a suggestion: – – – – – – – – – – – – – Cut Here – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – [Date Today] Dear Mr. Kennelly: Thank you […]...
40. Employee want ad translations Energetic self-starter: You’ll be working on commission. Entry level position: We will pay you the lowest wages allowed by law. Experience required: We do not know the first thing about any of this. Fast learner: You will get no training from us. Flexible work hours: You will frequently work long overtime hours. Good organizational skills: […]...