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121 free and easy
1. adj phr(free and easy (тж. free-and-easy))1) свободный, непринуждённый; чуждый условностей, предрассудков ( отсюда free-and-easiness непринуждённая манера держаться)‘It's well known, isn't it, that her circle is very free and easy?’ ‘I suppose so.’ (J. Galsworthy, ‘The Silver Spoon’, part III, ch. V) — - Всем известно, не правда ли, что люди ее круга свободны от всяких предрассудков и не признают условностей? - Кажется, да.
Lily... had grown up to be free and easy in her benavior, but she was pretty and well-mannered. (E. Caldwell, ‘The Sure Hand of God’, ch.1) — Лили... была очень хорошенькая, веселая и общительная девушка, к тому же прекрасно воспитанная.
...they were far too free and easy to suit Miss Pinnegar. (D. H. Lawrence, ‘The Lost Girl’, ch. 10) —...мисс Пиннегар не нравилось, что они держались слишком уж вольно.
2) бесцеремонный, безапелляционный, развязный‘You must not be so free and easy in your manner.’ Sally's eyes lit-up as they held him with their direct gaze. ‘Am I free and easy in my manner?’ ‘You address the men by their nicknames,’ Morris replied uneasily. (K. S. Prichard, ‘The Roaring Nineties’, ch.18) — - Ты не должна вести себя развязно. В глазах Салли вспыхнули огоньки, и она пристально посмотрела на Морриса. - По-твоему, я веду себя развязно? - Ты в глаза называешь человека его прозвищем, - отозвался он смущенно.
2. n phr; разг.He was free and easy with his friend's money. — Он распоряжался деньгами своего друга как своими собственными.
весёлая компания (особ. в баре)He was a frequenter of free and easies. — Он был частым посетителем кабачков.
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122 get one's tail up
не падать духом; быть в приподнятом настроении; см. тж. get one's tail downA: "How are your two lads doing in Canada?" B: "Well, they seem to be leading a pretty hard life, but they've got their tails well up..." (SPI) — А: "Как идут дела у ваших ребят в Канаде? Б. Им, видимо, нелегко живется, но они духом не падают."
Having one the President's Cup, the team had their tails up for the final of the league championship. (ODCIE) — Выиграв Президентский кубок, команда уверенно выходит в финал чемпионата лиги.
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123 adequately
1. adv достаточно2. adv соответственно; адекватно3. adv компетентно4. adv удовлетворительно, неплохоСинонимический ряд:1. sufficient (adj.) abundant; adequate; ample; complete; enough; plenty; satisfactory; sufficient2. passably (other) acceptably; fairly; moderately; passably; pretty; tolerably3. sufficiently (other) decently; enough; fittingly; not badly; sufficiently; up to a minimal standard4. well (other) amply; appropriately; becomingly; properly; right; satisfactorily; suitably; well -
124 enough
1. n достаточное количество2. a достаточный3. adv достаточноhe is old enough to understand — он достаточно взрослый, чтобы понимать
4. adv усил. весьма, довольно5. adv довольно, до некоторой степениoddly enough he was late — как ни странно, он запоздал
while you cook dinner I will sit with the — Fair enough — пока ты готовишь обед, я посижу с — Правильно
Синонимический ряд:1. adequately (adj.) adequately; amply; reasonably; satisfactorily2. sufficient (adj.) abundant; acceptable; adequate; ample; comfortable; competent; complete; decent; plenty; replete; satisfactory; sufficient; sufficing3. abundance (noun) abundance; adequacy; competence; plenty; sufficiency; sufficient; the number desired; the required amount4. adequately (other) abundantly; adequately; amply; just; quite; reasonably; sufficiently5. averagely (other) averagely; fairly; moderately; passably; rather; so-so; tolerablyАнтонимический ряд:inadequately; insufficient; shortage -
125 graceful
1. a грациозный, изящный2. a приятный, элегантный3. a вежливый, любезныйСинонимический ряд:1. aesthetic (adj.) aesthetic; cultured; refined2. beautiful (adj.) balanced; beautiful; charming; comely; elegant; exquisite; harmonious; lovely; pretty; statuesque; symmetrical; well-proportioned; well-turned3. becoming (adj.) becoming; fitting; polite; tasteful4. easy (adj.) controlled; cursive; easy; effortless; flowing; fluent; fluid; poised; skilled; smooth5. smooth and elegant (adj.) agile and flowing; flexible; light-footed; limber; lissome; lithe; smooth and elegant; supple; willowyАнтонимический ряд:awkward; gauche; inharmonious; stiff; ugly -
126 handsome
1. a красивый; статныйas handsome as a young Greek god — прекрасен, как молодой бог
2. a значительный, большой3. a большой, крупный4. a щедрый, благородный5. a амер. искусный; умелый6. a арх. уместный7. adv диал. щедроСинонимический ряд:1. beautiful (adj.) attractive; beauteous; beautiful; fair; good-looking; gorgeous; lovely; pretty; pulchritudinous; ravishing; stunning; well-favored2. comely (adj.) admirable; aristocratic; comely; elegant; fine; good looking3. large (adj.) ample; considerable; full; gracious; large; magnanimous; noble; princely4. liberal (adj.) bounteous; bountiful; free; freehanded; generous; liberal; munificent; openhanded; open-handed; unsparing; unstinting5. virile (adj.) athletic; clean-cut; dapper; jaunty; robust; slick; smooth; virile; well-dressedАнтонимический ряд:illiberal; ill-looking; insignificant; mean; miserly; offensive; parsimonious; penurious; poor; repulsive; small; ugly; unattractive -
127 sure enough
1. действительно, конечноhe will come sure enough — он, конечно, придёт; можно не сомневаться в том, что он придёт
2. в действительности, на самом делеI said it would happen and sure enough it did — я сказал, что так случится, так оно и случилось
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128 free and easy
1) cвoбoдный, нeпpинуждённый; чуждый уcлoвнocтeй, пpeдpaccудкoв'It's well known, isn't it, that her circle is very free and easy?' 'I suppose so' (J. Galsworthy). Lily... had grown up to be free and easy in her behavior, but she was pretty and well-mannered (E. CaldweU)2) бecцepeмoнный, бeзaпeлляциoнный, paзвязный'You must not be so free and easy in your manner.' Sally's eyes lit-up as they held him with their direct gaze. 'Am I free and easy in my manner?' 'You address the men by their nicknames,' Morris replied uneasily (K. S. Prichard). He was free and easy with his friend's money
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