Смысл: clumpclump1.[klʌmp]n <Í> 1. 1) глыба, ком (земли) 2) чурбан 2. 1) купа, изолированная группа (деревьев, кустов и т. п.) clump of lilacs - кусты /заросли/ сирени 2) набор, комплект clump of grenades - воен.связка гранат clump of piles - стр.куст свай 3. удар, затрещина 4. звук тяжёлых шагов 5. двойная подошва 6. plигра в вопросы и ответы 7. горн.слежавшаяся глина Í> 2.[klʌmp]v <Í> 1. 1) собирать в группу 2) сажать группами 2. наносить удар; давать затрещину 3. ступать тяжело и неуклюже to clump about /along/ - ковылять, 4. ставить двойную подошву Í>
lump Идиома
in a slump
not performing well for several days Wayne's in a slump. He hasn't scored a point in four games.
like it or lump it
"if we do not like it, that is too bad; tough bananas" This is the supper Dad cooked for us - like it or lump it.
lump together
put together, place in the same category They lumped us all together - young, old, rich, poor.
plump full
very full, full to the top, chock full Johnny's glass was plump full - so full he spilled some milk.
take your lumps
endure bumps and hits, suffer through injuries To play hockey, you have to learn to take your lumps.
slump for the trunk
money
plump down
1.drop down;fall落下;倒下 As soon as he reached the armchair,he plumped down into it.他手刚摸到扶手椅就蓦地倒入椅中。 After walking a mile we plunked down on a bench to rest.我们走了一英里路以后,一屁股坐在长凳上休息。 2.drop sth. noisily or firmly砰地放下 She plumped down the heavy trunk and sat on a stone bench for a rest.她吃力地把那只沉重的箱子放下,然后坐在一张石凳上休息。
plump for
1.offer strong support for支持;拥护 He plumped for the Liberal candidate.他投自由党候选人的票。 Everyone plumped for his suggestion.大家都赞成他的建议。 2.choose选中;选定 We couldn't decide which car to buy,but we finally plumped for the red one.我们定不下来买哪辆车,但最后还是选中了那辆红的。 He always plumps for the best that's going.他总是挑选现有最好的东西。
plump/plunk/plonk down
1.drop down;fall落下;倒下 As soon as he reached the armchair,he plumped down into it.他手刚摸到扶手椅就蓦地倒入椅中。 After walking a mile we plunked down on a bench to rest.我们走了一英里路以后,一屁股坐在长凳上休息。 2.drop sth. noisily or firmly砰地放下 She plumped down the heavy trunk and sat on a stone bench for a rest.她吃力地把那只沉重的箱子放下,然后坐在一张石凳上休息。
plump up
1.fatten养肥;变丰满 We have really plumped up these chickens.我们确实把这些鸡养肥了。 The child's cheeks are beginning to plump up.孩子的面颊丰满起来了。 2.fluff out; make appear fat拍松软 Every evening she plumps up the cushions before she goes to bed.每天晚上睡觉前她都要把垫子拍松。
get a lump in one's throat
Idiom(s): get a lump in one's throat
Theme: CRYING
to have the feeling of something in one's throat—as if one were going to cry. • Whenever they play the national anthem, I get a lump in my throat. • I have a lump in my throat because I'm frightened.
lump in one's throat|lump|throat
n. phr. A feeling (as of grief or pride) so strong that you almost sob. John's mother had a lump in her throat at his college graduation.All during her husband's funeral, Aunt May had a lump in her throat.The bride's mother had a lump in her throat.
lump sum|lump|sum
n. The complete amount; a total agreed upon and to be paid at one time. The case was settled out of court with the plaintiff receiving a lump sum of half a million dollars for damages.
lump
lump In addition to the idiom beginning with lump, also see like it or lump it.
lump in one's throat
lump in one's throat A feeling of constriction in the throat caused by emotion, as in The bride's mother had a lump in her throat. This expression likens the sense of a physical swelling to the tight sensation caused by strong feelings. [Mid-1800s]
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