Все Английские слова с переводом на Русский язык - страница 4

verb

To decide not to hurt or destroy something or someone

Примеры использования:

By reducing workers’ hours, the company spared some people's jobs., a quiet chat about this would s…

adjective

If something is spare, it is available to use because it is extra

Примеры использования:

A spare key/tyre, spare sheets and blankets, do you have a spare pen?, we have a spare room if you …

noun

An extra thing that is not being used and can be used instead of a part that is broken, lost, etc.

phrasal verb

To take action when there is a need or opportunity for it

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Investors have to step up and assume more responsibility for their assets., efforts were stepped up…

idiom

An improvement or increase over what went before

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A step up for her next job was definitely a step up for her., we were very disappointed after last …

adjective

Used for describing a piece of equipment that increases voltage (= the force of an electric current)

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Step-up transformer it is described as a step-up transformer because the output voltage is greater …

noun

An increase in something

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Step-up in there was a step-up in airport security after the attack., step-up to the step-up to 15 …

phrase

If you sort out a problem immediately it may save a lot of extra work later.

Примеры использования:

The lead officer said: ‘it's a case of a stitch in time saves nine.’

idiom

Said to mean that it is better to act or deal with problems immediately, because if you wait and deal with them later, things will get worse and the problems will take longer to deal with

phrase

A short distance.

Примеры использования:

The sea life centre is just a stone's throw from the sea itself

idiom

A short distance

Примеры использования:

The animal was sitting just a stone's throw away from us., the lodge is within a stone’s throw of t…

phrase

Great outrage or excitement about a trivial matter.

Примеры использования:

On the other hand, some of the ‘stories’ that have caused a great deal of excitement are no more th…

idiom

A lot of unnecessary anger and worry about a matter that is not important

idiom

Used to tell someone, especially someone who is leaving to go somewhere, that they should stay in touch (= communication) with you, come and visit you some time, etc.

Примеры использования:

Good luck in canada - don't be a stranger!, don't be a stranger - email me from time to time.

phrase

Something that happens or succeeds suddenly because of luck, intelligence, etc.

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By a stroke of luck, someone else was walking along the trail and heard my shouts for help., painti…

phrase

An unreasonable or difficult demand.

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They thought that the deadline was a tall order

idiom

To be something that is difficult to do

Примеры использования:

Building the bridge in time for the olympics will be a tall order.

idiom

To treat someone as badly as they have treated you

idiom

Something that no longer happens

Примеры использования:

Giving up your seat to an older person seems to be a thing of the past.

idiom

Very many

Примеры использования:

I can't talk right now - i have a hundred and one things to do this morning.

verb

To send something through the air, esp. by a sudden movement of the arm

Примеры использования:

[ t ] throw me the ball./throw the ball to me., [ i ] i didn’t throw as well as i expected to., [ t…

noun

An act of throwing something

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A throw of the dice

noun

A particular amount of money

Примеры использования:

The sum involved in the sale was not reported., the sum of seven and twelve is nineteen., in sum, t…

idiom

To be in a difficult situation

idiom

Including all the things involved

Примеры использования:

I know that my parents will take care of everything from a to z if i ask them.

idiom

Said to show that you believe if someone does something wrong, that person should be punished by having the same thing done to them

verb

To put the fingers or hand lightly on or against something

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[ i ] that paint is wet, so don’t touch., [ t ] she can’t touch the money from her father until she…

noun

A small amount

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A touch "would you like milk?" "just a touch.", touch of there was a touch of irony/humour in her v…

phrase

To suddenly become better or worse

Примеры использования:

Their relationship took a turn for the worse when he lost his job., i'm pleased to say things have …

idiom

Something that is very easy to do, and usually pleasant

Примеры использования:

He's used to hard physical work - this is a walk in the park to him.

idiom

Something that is very easy to do, and usually pleasant

Примеры использования:

He's used to hard physical work - this is a walk in the park to him.

idiom

Last week on

Примеры использования:

The problem with the tv started a week ago monday.

idiom

By a very small amount

Примеры использования:

Last time she raced against the brazilian, she won by a whisker.

adjective

Firm or hard and not bending or moving easily

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He had stiff leather shoes on., if the dough is stiff, add more sour cream., he was unable to turn …

phrase

A strong wind

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We live near the ocean, where stiff breezes cleanse the air., we were tired from riding our bikes i…

idiom

Someone who keeps their promises

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You can trust him - he's a man of his word.

idiom

Used when you are about to give a piece of advice or information to someone in an informal way

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A word to the wise: always check opening hours in advance., the store has a great cheese selection.…