Английские идиомы на букву V
Vanish into thin air
Исчезнуть, раствориться в воздухе
Joe’s new camera just Vanished into thin air and was never seen again.
Variety is the spice of life
Разнообразие придает остроту жизни
It is true that Variety is the spice of life and people enjoy doing different things in their spare time.
VCR
Video Cassette Recorder — видеомагнитофон
There is a VCR in our family room and we often use it.
VDU
Video Display Unit — устройство визуального отображения, дисплей
My VDU Began to cause problems, so I had to buy a new one.
Vent one’s spleen
Избавиться от раздражения или злобы
I am very angry at the manager’s suggestion to transfer me to another department and I haven’t been able To vent my spleen So
Verge on (something)
Граничить с чем-либо
The flood may Verge on becoming a real disaster if the water rises a few more meters.
Very last
Самый последний
I was lucky to have bought the Very last tickets to the show.
Very thing
То, что надо
A couple of rugs is the Very thing that I need to make my den comfortable.
Very well
Очень хорошо
«Very well, I will do as you say.»
VHF
Very High Frequency — очень высокая частота
The DVD wasn’t working properly because of a problem with the VHF connection.
Vicarious liability
Ответственность одного лица за поступки другого
It was a case of Vicarious liability when the boy’s parents were charged because of his wrong doing.
Vicious circle
Заколдованный круг, порочный круг
Jane takes a lot of medicine to cure her asthma; I am afraid she might develop another
Vim and vigor
Настойчивость, сила и энергия
My Grandfather is over seventy, but he is still full of Vim and vigor.
VIP
Very Important Person — очень важная персона
There is special room at the airport for VIP passengers.
Vote down
Отклонить что-либо при голосовании
The question of opening a casino was raised and Was immediately Voted down.
Vote of confidence
Вотум доверия
This political party received A vote of confidence and everyone saw that it still had the majority’s support.
Vote of thanks
Благодарственная речь, адресованная оратору или организатору
Mr. Sash proposed A vote of thanks to the principal speaker.
Vote with one’s feet
Уйти, таким образом показать свою антипатию; «проголосовать ногами»
The lecture was boring and some of the students Voted with their feet.
VP
Vice-President — вице-президент
Dick Chaney served faithfully as VP for many years.
VTR
Video Tape Recorder-видеомагнитофон
Since a VTR was installed in the classroom we have been using it at the lessons.
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