Идиомы английского языка на букву "u"
ugly duckling
- гадкий утёнок
Example:
Nancy was the ugly duckling in her family, until she grew up.
unaccustomed to (someone or something)
- быть непривычным для кого-либо чего-либо
Example:
On the hike Bob soon got tired, because he was unaccustomed to walking.
under (close) scrutiny
- под пристальным вниманием
Example:
The ex-criminal was under close scrutiny of the police.
under a cloud
- быть в подавленном состоянии
Example:
Jenny has been under a cloud of depression since her parrot escaped.
under arrest
- быть под арестом
Example:
Bob Oliver was seen breaking into the neighbor’s cottage, and he soon found himself under arrest.
under certain circumstances/conditions
- при определённых условиях
Example:
Under no conditions are the students permitted to use cheat sheets at the exams.
under construction
- строящийся (объект)
Example:
We had to take the train to work while the expressway was under construction.
under control
- под контролем
Example:
The fire fighters soon took the fire in the restaurant under control.
under cover
- под прикрытием, тайно
Example:
The police officer Marlow did his work under cover.
under fire
- под огнём (критики)
Example:
The police officer was under fire for not conducting the interrogation properly.
