be after Англо-Русский Словарь

be after

а) быть позже, чем что-л. (о времени) It`s quite dark, it must be after 10 o`clock. б) преследовать кого-л. Why is the dog running so fast? He`s after rabbits. Quick, hide me, the police are after me! в) стараться получить что-л. Jim is after another job. Don`t marry him, he`s only after your money. The old man is always after borrowing money. г) журить, бранить; ругать She`s always after the children for one thing or another She`s been after me for a year to buy her a new coat.


см. также другие слова , начинающиеся на B:
be against - а) противостоять кому-л., чему-л. Driving without seat belts may soon be against the law. Father was against (his daughter) marrying young. б) противоречить чему-л. Lying is against my principles. It`s against nature to wear high shoes.
be ahead - быть впереди (особенно в соревновании), опережать And now Oxford are ahead, they`re leading by three lengths. Jane used to have difficulty with her school work, but she`s been ahead for several months now.
be ahead of - быть впереди кого-л., чего-л., опережать кого-л., что-л. For a few minutes Jim was ahead of all the other runners, until his greatest competitor passed him. That boy is always ahead of his fellows. A great painter is usually ahead of his time.


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Новости 23.11.2024 02:09:55