Английские слова, начинающиеся на at - страница 1

phrase

(of people or organizations) quarrel or fight persistently.

Примеры использования:

They were always at each other's throats

idiom

If two people are at each other's throats, they are arguing angrily

Примеры использования:

Those two are always at each other's throats.

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Relaxed

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He felt completely at ease., put/set someone at (their) ease she soon put/set me at my ease., the p…

idiom

For what something appears to be

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I took the offer at face value because i didn’t think they would try to trick me.

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To have done something wrong

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Be at fault for her doctor was at fault for not sending her straight to a specialist., be at fault …

idiom

In or at the beginning

Примеры использования:

At first, i thought he was joking but then i realized he meant it.

idiom

When first considering something, before having a chance to look at it carefully

Примеры использования:

At first glance the deal looked wonderful, but after reading the fine print he wasn’t so sure.

idiom

From the original source; directly

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Directly or from personal experience.

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Scientists observed the process at first hand

idiom

Immediately

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On first seeing or meeting someone.

Примеры использования:

It was love at first sight

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Running as fast as possible

Примеры использования:

We ran at full pelt along a rough track., suddenly, his horse galloped forward at full pelt., tommy…

idiom

As fast as possible

Примеры использования:

He was driving at full speed down the motorway when it happened.

idiom

As fast as possible

Примеры использования:

The plant is operating at full tilt to cope with demand.

idiom

Happening or present at this time

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The space shuttle crew must stay completely focused on the task at hand.

idiom

In reality

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In one's real nature, in contrast to how one may appear.

Примеры использования:

He's a good lad at heart

collocation

At, to, or toward the place where you reside

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In one's own house.

Примеры использования:

I told him i'd be at home most of the day

adjective

Used to describe people who work at home, or businesses that are run from home

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At-home businesses/jobs/employees

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Repeated after a particular period of time or a particular distance

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In the event of fire, the alarm will sound at 15-second intervals/at intervals of 15 seconds., old …

phrase

Most important in what is being discussed

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The point at issue is what is best for the child., at issue is whether whistleblowers are sufficien…

idiom

Having escaped, especially from confinement

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(especially of a criminal or dangerous animal) at liberty; escaped or not yet captured.

Примеры использования:

The fugitive was still at large

noun

An important editor in some companies that publish books, newspapers, magazines, etc.

Примеры использования:

Joseph nocera is editor-at-large at fortune magazine and author of 'a piece of the action'.

idiom

Finally, after much waiting

Примеры использования:

At long last the government is starting to listen to our problems.

idiom

Used to emphasize that something is good in a bad situation

Примеры использования:

The car was damaged, but at least he wasn’t hurt., it will cost at least $1000., i’ll be gone for t…

idiom

When you want to and have the time

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You can study the documents at your leisure.

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For a long time

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George went on at great length about his various illnesses., he talked at length about his visits t…

noun

The freedom to live as you wish and go where you want

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[ c ] individual liberties, [ u ] our group is fighting for independence, liberty, democracy, and p…

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In a dispute or confrontation

plural noun

Strong disagreement

Примеры использования:

The principal and the teachers were at loggerheads over some of the new school rules.

idiom

Finally, after much waiting

Примеры использования:

At long last the government is starting to listen to our problems.

phrase

To be in a situation where someone or something has complete power over you

Примеры использования:

Poor people are increasingly at the mercy of predatory lenders., the country's reliance on exports …