Смысл: abstract

abstract1. [ʹæbstrækt] n
<Í> 1. 1) абстракция; отвлечённое понятие
in the abstract - абстрактно, отвлечённо; в теории, теоретически
justice in the abstract - идея всеобщей справедливости; справедливость вообще
2) отвлечённый термин
2. резюме, конспект, реферат, краткий обзор
abstract bulletin [journal] - реферативный бюллетень [журнал]
3. юр. документ о правовом титуле (тж. abstract of title)
4. произведение абстрактного искусства
a geometric abstract in red and yellow - абстрактная картина из красных и жёлтых геометрических фигур

2. [ʹæbstrækt] a
<Í> 1. абстрактный, отвлечённый
abstract concept - абстрактное понятие
abstract noun - имя существительное отвлечённое /абстрактное/
2. теоретический
abstract mathematics - чистая математика
abstract science - фундаментальная наука
3. трудный для понимания; малопонятный, неясный
abstract speculations - абстрактное теоретизирование
4. иск. абстрактный, непрезентативный
abstract impressionism [expressionism] - абстрактный импрессионизм [экспрессионизм]
abstract music - абстрактная музыка

3. [əbʹstrækt] v
<Í> 1. отнимать; отделять, извлекать
the letter was abstracted from the bag - письмо было извлечено из портфеля
to abstract metal from ore - извлекать металл из руды
2. 1) абстрагировать; рассматривать отвлечённо
to abstract oneself /one's mind/ from smth. - отвлекаться от чего-л.
to abstract the notion of time and space - рассматривать отвлечённо понятия времени и пространства
2) абстрагироваться
abstracting from - отвлекаясь от
3. реферировать; резюмировать; суммировать
4. разг. похитить, украсть; увести

RACT Идиома

a contract out on

a contract that pays to have someone killed There's a contract out on Mike. The boss doesn't like him.

character assassination

saying things that ruin a person's reputation, muckrake """What did they say about him?"" ""It was mainly gossip and character assassination."""

character density

number of dense people, number of dummies If I join your company, the character density will decrease.

contract out on

(See a contract out on)

drive you to distraction

cause you to lose thoughts, drive me up the wall Her continual chatter will drive you to distraction.

in character

as usual, typical, in the way that a person usually behaves Supporting the other members of the staff is in character with her usual actions.

practice what you preach

do what you say people should do If you want to hear truth, tell the truth. Practice what you preach.

abstract from

take sth．out of sth．else；separate 提取；抽出；摘录…的要点
The article was abstracted from a longer book．这篇文章是一本厚书的提要。
Scientists can abstract precious medicines from some ordinary plants．科学家们可以从一些普通的植物中提取珍贵的药品。
It is known to all that metal can be abstracted from ore．众所周知，金属能从矿石中提炼出来。
The thief abstracted the purse from her pocket．这小偷从她的衣袋中偷走了钱包。

distract from

turn sb．'s attention or thoughts away from使分心；分散注意力
So much noise distracted her from her work．喧闹声很大，使她不能专心工作。

in practice

1． practising；in fact实践中；实际上
They have rich experience in practice．他们有丰富的实践经验。
Your idea sounds good but will it work in practice？你的主意很好，但它能实现吗？
2．in proper condition to do sth．well through practice在不断练习中
The iceskater keeps in practice by skating every day．这位溜冰者每天练习溜冰。
A pianist gets his fingers in practice by playing scales．钢琴家练习音节，磨练手指的灵活。

make a practice of

make a habit of养成…的习惯
Make a practice of being on time for work．要养成按时工作的习惯。
They made a practice of taking a walk together every evening．他们每天傍晚总是一起散步。

out of character

not in agreement with sb．'s character or personality；unsuitable for a part or character不符合（某人的一贯习性等）；（与所演的角色）不适合
One of his traits is his honesty；few people have ever seen him out of character．他的特性之一是诚实，几乎没有人发现他不是这样。
The young actress said that it was out of character for her to play an old woman．那位青年女演员说她不适合扮演老太的角色。

out of practice

unable to do sth．well because of lack of practice久不练习；荒疏She is out of practice，so she can't sing as well as before．因久不练习，她歌唱得不如以前好了。
He used to be good at cricket，but now be's out of practice．他过去擅长于打板球，可现在已荒疏了。

practise on

impose upon欺骗；利用
He found that he had been practised on．他发现自己受骗了。
John practised on her weakness．约翰利用了她的弱点。

put into practice

perform；fulfil实施
We have made our plans；now we must put them into practice．我们已经制定计划，现在该付诸实施了。

put sth into practice

Idiom(s): put sth into practice

Theme: BEGINNINGS

to start using a scheme or plan.
• I hope we can put your idea into practice soon.
• The mayor hopes to put the new plan into practice after the next election.

for all practical purposes

Idiom(s): for all practical purposes

Theme: ESSENTIALLY - BASICALLY

as might be reasonably expected; essentially.
• For all practical purposes, this is simply a matter of right and wrong.
• This should be considered final, for all practical purposes.

attract one's attention

Idiom(s): attract one's attention

Theme: ATTENTION

to cause someone to take notice; to get someone's attention.
• I called and waved to attract Anns attention.
• A small yellow flower attracted my attention.

make sth a practice

Idiom(s): make a practice of something AND make something a practice

Theme: HABITS

to turn something into a habitual activity.
• Jane makes a practice of planting daisies every summer.
• Her mother also made it a practice.

Practice makes perfect.

Doing something repeatedly is the only way to become good at it.

Practise what you preach

Do yourself what you advise others to do.

Practical joke

A practical joke is a trick played on someone that is meant to be funny for people watching, though normally embarrassing for the person being tricked.

Spanish practices

Unauthorized working methods that benefit those who follow them are Spanish practices.

Time-honoured practice

A time-honoured practice is a traditional way of doing something that has become almost universally accepted as the most appropriate or suitable way.

Practice Makes Perfect

By constantly practicing, you will become better.

Practise what you preach.

One must behave in the same way as one advises others to behave.

in character|character

adv. or adj. phr. 1. In agreement with a person's character or personality; in the way that a person usually behaves or is supposed to behave; as usual; characteristic; typical; suitable. John was very rude at the party, and that was not in character because he is usually very polite. The way Judy comforted the little girl was in character. She did it gently and kindly. 2. Suitable for the part or the kind of part being acted; natural to the way a character in a book or play is supposed to act. The fat actor in the movie was in character because the character he played was supposed to be fat and jolly. It would not have been in character for Robin Hood to steal from a poor man.
Antonym: OUT OF CHARACTER.

into practice|practice

in practice¹ adv. phr. In actual doing. The idea sounds good but will it work in practice? It is easy to say that we will he good. It is harder to put the saying into practice.
in practice² adj. phr. In proper condition to do something well through practice. A pianist gets his fingers in practice by playing scales. An ice-skater keeps in practice by skating every day.
Compare: IN SHAPE.
Antonym: OUT OF PRACTICE.

make a practice of|make|make a practice|practice

v. phr. To make a habit of; do regularly. Make a practice of being on time for work.

out of character|character|out

adv. or adj. phr. 1. Not in agreement with a person's character or personality; not in the way that a person usually behaves or is expected to behave; not usual; unsuitable; uncharacteristic. Mary is a nice girl. Her fit of temper was out of character. 2. Not in character; unsuitable for a part or character. It isn't always out of character for a young actor to play an old man, if he is a good actor.
Antonym: IN CHARACTER.

out of practice|out|practice

adj. phr. Not in proper condition; unable to do something well because of lack of practice. The basketball team got out of practice during the Christmas holidays.
Compare: OUT OF SHAPE.
Antonym: IN PRACTICE.

sterling character|character|sterling

n. phr. A person of irreproachable character; one of the highest professional standards. The nominee for the Supreme Court must be a sterling character in every possible way.

abstract

abstract
in the abstract
in theory as apart from practice

center of attraction, the

center of attraction, the
Something or someone that attracts the most interest or curiosity. For example, The Ferris wheel is always the center of attraction at our carnival, or Jan is the center of attraction wherever she goes. This expression comes from physics, where since about 1770 it has denoted the point to which bodies tend by gravity or the action of centripetal force.

character

character
see in character; out of character.

contract

contract
contract out
1) to assign (a job) by contract; specif., to subcontract
2) Chiefly Brit. to withdraw from a contract or agreement

practical

practical
see to all intents and purposes.

practice

practice
In addition to the idioms beginning with practice, also see in practice; make a practice of; out of practice; put into practice; sharp practice.
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- practice makes perfect
- practice what you preach

sharp practice

sharp practice
Crafty or deceitful dealings, especially in business. For example, That firm's known for its sharp practice, so I'd rather not deal with them. This expression, first recorded in 1836, uses sharp in the combined sense of “mentally acute” and “cutting.”

More Idioms/Phrases

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English Vocalbulary

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