Смысл: after-supperafter-supper[ʹɑ:ftə͵sʌpə] n <Í> время после ужина (до сна) after-supper talk - беседа после ужина; вечерняя беседа Í>
sup Идиома
electronic superhighway
a computer network, Internet We can find more information on the electronic superhighway.
in short supply
not enough, in less than the amount or number needed Experienced computer programmers are in short supply at our company.
super mint
excellent, the best quality The photograph of the baby is super mint! It's excellent!
supercharge
boost the power, hop up, tweak We supercharged the engine in a Datsun 510, doubling its power.
superduper
very large, exciting or powerful, totally awesome After class, Julie went to the cafe and ordered a superduper sundae with a cherry on top.
superstar
very talented athlete or performer, the best player Hockey's superstars include Richard, Howe, and Gretzky.
sup
short for "what's up?"
whassup
what's up?, how is it going, how are you; a way of greeting
superior to
1.better than 比…好 This article is superior to that one in style.这篇文章在文体上要比那篇好。 This watch is superior to that one.这块手表比那块好。 2.strong enough in character 不屈服于 Always modest and prudent,he is superior to flattery.他总是谦虚谨慎,从来不为谄媚所动。 3.excelling 胜过;超过 In playing football,Tom is superior to Smith.在足球方面,汤姆要比史密斯强。
supply with
provide with 提供 The government has promised to supply the farms with power next year.政府答应明年给农场供电。 They supplied the whole brigade with all the bedding and towels they needed.他们向全旅人员提供了他们所需要的被褥和毛巾。
supposed to
obliged to应该 She is supposed to come by this time.她这时该到了。 At the present moment he is supposed to be in town.估计现在他是在城里。
supply and demand
Idiom(s): supply and demand
Theme: COMMERCE
the availability of things or people as compared to the need to utilize the things or people; the availability of goods compared to the number of willing customers for the goods. (Fixed order.) • Sometimes you can find what you want by shopping around and other times almost no store carries the items you are looking for. It depends entirely on supply and demand. • Sometimes customers ask for things we do not carry in stock and other times we have things in abundance that no one wants to buy. Whether or not we can make money off of a product depends entirely on supply and demand.
Sing for your supper
If you have to sing for your supper, you have to work to get the pay or reward you need or want.
covered-dish supper|covered-dish|potluck|potluck s
A meal to which each guest brings a share of the food. Dolly made a chicken casserole for the covered-dish supper.
in short supply|short supply|supply
adj. phr. Not enough; in too small a quantity or amount; in less than the amount or number needed. The cookies are in short supply, so don't eat them all up.We have five people and only four beds, so the beds are in short supply.
sing for one's supper|sing|supper
v. phr., informal To have to work for what one desires. I realized a long time ago that I had to sing for my supper if I wanted to get ahead in my profession.
I suppose so
I suppose so I reluctantly agree, I guess so, as in Do you want tickets to the concert?—I suppose so, or Do you think it's going to rain?—I suppose so. [Mid-1500s]
moral support
moral support Emotional or psychological backing, as opposed to material help. For example, There's not much I can do at the doctor's office, but I'll come with you to give you moral support. [Late 1800s]
sing for one's supper
sing for one's supper Work for one's pay or reward, as in Entertaining visiting scientists is part of the job; you know I have to sing for my supper. This metaphoric term alludes to wandering minstrels who performed in taverns and were paid with a meal. First recorded in 1609, it gained currency with the familiar nursery rhyme, “Little Tommy Tucker, sings for his supper” (c. 1744).
supernatural
supernatural the supernatural supernatural beings, forces, happenings, etc., esp. ghosts, spirits, and the like
An sup idiom dictionary is a great resource for writers, students, and anyone looking to expand their vocabulary. It contains a list of words with similar meanings with sup, allowing users to choose the best word for their specific context.
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