tuyệt đối hoàn toàn 
absolute like: úy → →
to cling to life and fear death ☊ 
tham sinh úy tử ☊ 
entscheiden ☊ quyết định ☊ 
决定 ☊ juédìng wunderbar ☊ tuyệt vời ☊ 奇妙的 ☊ qímiào de sprechen ☊ nói chuyện ☊ 说 ☊ shuō fantastisch ☊ tuyệt yời ☊ 美妙的 ☊ měimiào de großartig ☊ tuyệt vời ☊ 伟大的 ☊ wěidà de faszinierend ☊ quyến rũ ☊ 吸引人的 ☊ xīyǐnrén de schweizerisch ☊ thuộc về Thụy Sĩ ☊ 瑞士的 ☊ Ruìshì de Schweiz ☊ nước Thụy Sĩ ☊ 瑞士 ☊ Ruìshì ausgezeichnet ☊ tuyệt vời ☊ 优秀的 ☊ yōuxiù de unheimlich ☊ ghê gớm, nguy ngập ☊ 可怕的 ☊ kěpà de verursachen ☊ nguyên nhân gây ra ☊ 造成 ☊ zàochéng mit dem Bus fahren ☊ đi bằng xe buýt ☊ 坐公共汽车 ☊ zuò gōnggòng qìchē treu sein ☊ trung thủy ☊ 忠诚 ☊ zhōng chéng untreu sein ☊ không trung thủy ☊ 不忠 ☊ bù zhōng häufig ☊ thường, thường xuyên ☊ 经常的 ☊ jīng cháng de freiwillig ☊ tự nguyện ☊ 自愿的 ☊ zì yuàn de sich ausbreiten ☊ mở rộng, lan truyền ☊ 四肢伸展 ☊ sì zhī shēn zhǎn skifahren ☊ trượt tuyết ☊ 滑雪 ☊ huá xuě aufbrechen nach ☊ chuyển hướng ☊ 向 ... 出发 ☊ xiàng ..... chū fā ausgezeichnet ☊ tuyệt vời ☊ 出色的 ☊ chū sè de verzweifeln an ☊ tuyệt vọng, chán nản ☊ 绝望 ☊ jué wàng jemandem einen Ratschlag erteilen ☊ khuyên ai ☊ 给某人一个建议 ☊ gěi mǒu rén yí gè jiàn yì absolut ☊ tuyệt đối ☊ 绝对的 ☊ jué duì de gefährlich ☊ nguy hiểm ☊ 危险的 ☊ wēi xiǎn de verursachen ☊ nguyên nhân gây ra ☊ 引发 ☊ yǐn fā vernichten ☊ tiêu hủy ☊ 毁灭 ☊ huǐ miè behaupten ☊ nói rõ, tuyên bố ☊ 声称 ☊ shēng chēng ein allwissender Erzähler ☊ một người kể chuyện thông suốt mọi sự ☊ 一个无所不知的作家 ☊ yí gè wú suǒ bù zhī de zuò jiā riskieren ☊ nguy cơ nguy hiểm ☊ 冒险 ☊ mào xiǎn zerstören ☊ phá hủy ☊ 毁坏 ☊ huǐ huài schneien ☊ tuyết rơi ☊ 下雪 ☊ xià xuě einer Gefahr ausweichen ☊ tránh nguy ☊ 避开一个危险 ☊ bì kāi yí gè wēi xiǎn charmant ☊ quyến rũ ☊ 迷人的 ☊ mí rén de autoritär ☊ uy quyền ☊ 独裁的 ☊ dú cái de beten ☊ cầu nguyện ☊ 祈祷 ☊ qǐ dǎo überzeugen ☊ thuyết phục ☊ 说服 ☊ shuō fú allmächtig ☊ quyền tối cao ☊ 万能的 ☊ wàn néng de teuflisch ☊ ma quỷ ☊ 恶魔般的 ☊ è mó bān de ein Problem lösen ☊ giải quyết một vấn đề ☊ 解决一个问题 ☊ jiě jué yí gè wèn tí Recht haben ☊ có quyền ☊ 对的 ☊ duì de Unrecht haben ☊ không có quyền ☊ 错的 ☊ cuò de jemanden ansprechen ☊ bắt chuyện với ai ☊ 与某人搭话 ☊ yǔ mǒu rén dā huà jemanden ermuntern etwas zu tun ☊ động viên, khuyến khích ai làm việc gì đó ☊ 鼓励某人做某事 ☊ gǔlì mǒurén zuò mǒushì unüberlegt handeln ☊ hành động thiếu suy nghĩ ☊ 妄自行事， 鲁莽行事 ☊ wàngzì xíngshì, lǔmǎng xíngshì jemanden zu etwas ermutigen ☊ động viên, khuyến khích ai làm việc gì đó ☊ 鼓励某人做某事 ☊ gǔlì mǒurén zuò mǒushì jemanden überzeugen ☊ thuyết phục ai đó ☊ 说服某人 ☊ shuìfú mǒurén eine überzeugende Darstellung ☊ một cách trình bày thuyết phục ☊ 一个有说服力的陈述 ☊ yī gè yǒu shuìfúlì de chénshù plappern ☊ lẻo mép, nói luyên thuyên ☊ 喋喋不休 ☊ dié dié bù xīu aus einem Buch zitieren ☊ dẫn, trích dẫn từ một quyển sách ☊ 引用某本书 ☊ yǐnyòng mǒu běn shū sich mit jemandem unterhalten ☊ trò chuyện với ai đó ☊ 和某人聊天， 与某人交谈 ☊ hé mǒurén liáotiān, yǔ mǒurén jiāotán sich abwenden von jemandem ☊ đoạn tuyệt, quay lưng lại với ai đó ☊ 背叛某人 ☊ bèipàn mǒurén abschwächen ☊ làm suy yếu ☊ 削弱, 冲淡 ☊ xuēruò, chōngdàn jemanden verführen ☊ lôi cuốn, quyến rũ ai đó ☊ 引诱某人， 诱惑某人 ☊ yǐnyòu mǒurén, yòuhuò mǒurén jemanden anlocken ☊ quyễn rũ, thu hút ai đó ☊ 引诱某人 ☊ yǐnyòu mǒurén ein Referat halten ☊ thuyết trình ☊ 作一个报告 ☊ zuò yī gè bàogào etwas einüben ☊ luyện tập cái gì đó ☊ 练习某事 ☊ liànxí mǒushì jemanden anwerben ☊ tuyển ai đó ☊ 招聘某人 ☊ zhāopìn mǒurén tendieren ☊ có khuynh hướng, theo chiều hướng ☊ 趋向于 ☊ qūxiàng yú spenden ☊ quyên góp ☊ 捐献 ☊ juānxiàn Geld überweisen ☊ chuyển khoản ☊ 汇款 ☊ huìkuǎn sich online registrieren ☊ đăng kí trực tuyến ☊ 在线注册, 网上注册 ☊ zàixiàn zhùcè, wǎngshàng zhùcè nach einem Verbrecher fahnden ☊ truy nã tội phạm ☊ 通缉一个罪犯 ☊ tōngjī yī gè zuìfàn den Angeklagten freisprechen ☊ tuyên trắng án ai đó ☊ 宣告被告无罪 ☊ xuāngào bèigào wúzuì auf Bewährung verurteilt ☊ bị tuyên án treo ☊ 宣判缓刑 ☊ xuānpàn huǎnxíng zensieren ☊ kiểm duyệt ☊ 审查 ☊ shěnchá unterernährt ☊ suy dinh dưỡng ☊ 营养不良的 ☊ yíngyǎng bùliáng de den Bus verpassen ☊ bị nhỡ, bị lỡ xe buýt ☊ 错过了公共汽车 ☊ cuòguò le gōnggòngqìchē hinbringen ☊ mang đến, chuyển đi ☊ 把 ... 带到 ☊ bǎ ... dàidào rudern ☊ chèo thuyền ☊ 划船 ☊ huáchuán einen Flug umbuchen ☊ thay đổi lịch bay, đổi chuyến bay ☊ 改签机票 ☊ gǎiqiān jīpiào eine Tierart ausrotten ☊ hủy diệt một loài động vật ☊ 一个动物种类的灭绝 ☊ yī gè dòngwù zhǒnglèi de mièjué boxen ☊ đấu quyền anh, đấm bốc ☊ 拳击 ☊ quánjī ehrenamtlich ☊ tình nguyện ☊ 名誉的, 义务的 ☊ míngyù de, yìwù de etwas auf den MP3-Player überspielen ☊ chuyển gì đó sang máy nghe nhạc mp3 ☊ 把某物转录到MP3播放器上 ☊ bǎ mǒuwù zhuǎnlù dào MPsān bōfàngqì shàng hexen ☊ làm phép phù thủy ☊ 施魔法 ☊ shī mófǎ adlig, nobel ☊ quý tộc, quý phái ☊ 高贵的 ☊ gāoguì de mystisch ☊ huyền bí ☊ 神秘的 ☊ shénmì de deprimiert sein ☊ bị suy nhược ☊ 抑郁 ☊ yìyù willkürlich ☊ chuyên quyền, tự ý, tùy tiện ☊ 独断的 ☊ dúduàn de sabbern ☊ nhỏ dãi, tán chuyện, tán ngẫu ☊ 流口水 ☊ liú kǒushuǐ jemanden verfluchen ☊ nguyền rủa ai đó ☊ 诅咒某人 ☊ zǔzhòu mǒurén enterben ☊ tước quyền thừa kế ☊ 剥夺 ... 的继承权 ☊ bōduó ... de jìchéngquán konvertieren ☊ thay đổi tôn giáo, chuyển tôn giáo ☊ 皈依 ☊ guīyī predigen ☊ thuyết giáo, giảng đạo ☊ 布道 ☊ bùdào sich hinknien ☊ quỳ xuống ☊ 跪下 ☊ guìxià Norwegen ☊ Na Uy ☊ 挪威 ☊ Nuówēi Schweden ☊ Thụy điển ☊ 瑞典 ☊ Ruìdiǎn anführen ☊ chỉ huy, dẫn đầu ☊ 率领 ☊ shuàilǐng jemanden rekrutieren ☊ tuyển mộ ai đó ☊ 征募某人 ☊ zhēngmù mǒurén gefährden ☊ gây nguy hiểm ☊ 危及 ☊ wēijí der Bus ☊ xe buýt ☊ ☊ das Buch ☊ quyến sách ☊ ☊ der Flug ☊ chuyến bay ☊ ☊ der Busbahnhof ☊ trạm xe buýt ☊ ☊ die Reise ☊ chuyến du lịch ☊ ☊ entscheiden ☊ quyết định ☊ ☊ das Glas ☊ cốc thủy tinh ☊ ☊ der Ausflug ☊ cuộc đi chơi, chuyến dã ngoại ☊ ☊ die Besichtigungstour ☊ chuyến tham quan ☊ ☊ der Fernseher ☊ vô tuyến ☊ ☊ das Satellitenfernsehen ☊ truyền hình cáp ☊ ☊ wunderbar ☊ tuyệt vời ☊ ☊ sprechen ☊ nói chuyện ☊ ☊ fantastisch ☊ tuyệt yời ☊ ☊ der Schnee ☊ tuyết ☊ ☊ die Unterhaltung ☊ cuộc nói chuyện ☊ ☊ der Trainer ☊ huấn luyện viên ☊ ☊ der Volleyball ☊ môn bóng chuyền ☊ ☊ großartig ☊ tuyệt vời ☊ ☊ faszinierend ☊ quyến rũ ☊ ☊ der Anschlussflug ☊ chuyến bay nối tiếp ☊ ☊ das Schiff ☊ tàu thủy ☊ ☊ der Roman ☊ tiếu thuyết ☊ ☊ die Halskette ☊ dây chuyền ☊ ☊ schweizerisch ☊ thuộc về Thụy Sĩ ☊ ☊ Schweiz ☊ nước Thụy Sĩ ☊ ☊ das Adressbuch ☊ quyến số địa chỉ ☊ ☊ das Picknick ☊ chuyến píc níc ☊ ☊ die Müllentsorgung ☊ hủy rác thải ☊ ☊ unheimlich ☊ ghê gớm, nguy ngập ☊ ☊ verursachen ☊ nguyên nhân gây ra ☊ ☊ die Ellbogen ☊ khuỷu tay ☊ ☊ das Märchen ☊ truyện cố tích ☊ ☊ die Geschichte ☊ câu chuyện, mẩu chuyện, lịch sử ☊ ☊ der Erzähler ☊ người kế truyện ☊ ☊ die Linie ☊ tuyến ☊ ☊ die Fernsehserie ☊ phim truyền hình nhiều tập ☊ ☊ die Spielshow ☊ trò chơi truyền hình ☊ ☊ das Autogramm ☊ chữ ký làm kỷ niệm, tùy bút ☊ ☊ mit dem Bus fahren ☊ đi bằng xe buýt ☊ ☊ treu sein ☊ trung thủy ☊ ☊ untreu sein ☊ không trung thủy ☊ ☊ der Umzug ☊ chuyển nhà ☊ ☊ die Mandarine ☊ quýt ☊ ☊ das Ruder ☊ mái chèo, thuyền nhỏ ☊ ☊ häufig ☊ thường, thường xuyên ☊ ☊ der Entschluss ☊ quyết định ☊ ☊ freiwillig ☊ tự nguyện ☊ ☊ das Boot ☊ tàu thuyền ☊ ☊ sich ausbreiten ☊ mở rộng, lan truyền ☊ ☊ skifahren ☊ trượt tuyết ☊ ☊ aufbrechen nach ☊ chuyển hướng ☊ ☊ das R-Gespräch ☊ Điện thoại chuyển giao ☊ ☊ ausgezeichnet ☊ tuyệt vời ☊ ☊ verzweifeln an ☊ tuyệt vọng, chán nản ☊ ☊ der Zusammenbruch ☊ sự suy sụp ☊ ☊ jemandem einen Ratschlag erteilen ☊ khuyên ai ☊ ☊ das Recht ☊ quyền ☊ ☊ absolut ☊ tuyệt đối ☊ ☊ die Bushaltestelle ☊ trạm xe buýt ☊ ☊ die Gefahr ☊ nguy hiểm ☊ ☊ gefährlich ☊ nguy hiểm ☊ ☊ der Oberarm ☊ vùng trên khủy tay ☊ ☊ der Unterarm ☊ vùng dưới khủy tay ☊ ☊ die Vorfahrt ☊ quyền ưu tiên đi trước ☊ ☊ die Ursache ☊ nguyên nhân ☊ ☊ vernichten ☊ tiêu hủy ☊ ☊ behaupten ☊ nói rõ, tuyên bố ☊ ☊ ein allwissender Erzähler ☊ một người kể chuyện thông suốt mọi sự ☊ ☊ der Krimi ☊ truyện trinh thám ☊ ☊ der Comic ☊ truyện tranh ☊ ☊ das Märchenbuch ☊ truyện cổ tích ☊ ☊ die Hexe ☊ phù thủy ☊ ☊ die Flutwelle ☊ sóng thủy triều ☊ ☊ die Schneeflocke ☊ bông tuyết ☊ ☊ riskieren ☊ nguy cơ nguy hiểm ☊ ☊ zerstören ☊ phá hủy ☊ ☊ schneien ☊ tuyết rơi ☊ ☊ einer Gefahr ausweichen ☊ tránh nguy ☊ ☊ die Bekanntschaft ☊ thân quyến ☊ ☊ charmant ☊ quyến rũ ☊ ☊ die Kette ☊ dây chuyền ☊ ☊ autoritär ☊ uy quyền ☊ ☊ das Original ☊ nguyên bản ☊ ☊ der Teufel ☊ quỷ ☊ ☊ der Fluch ☊ lời nguyền rủa ☊ ☊ die Hexe ☊ phù thủy ☊ ☊ die Überzeugung ☊ thuyết phục ☊ ☊ der Ratschlag ☊ lời khuyên ☊ ☊ beten ☊ cầu nguyện ☊ ☊ überzeugen ☊ thuyết phục ☊ ☊ allmächtig ☊ quyền tối cao ☊ ☊ teuflisch ☊ ma quỷ ☊ ☊ ein Problem lösen ☊ giải quyết một vấn đề ☊ ☊ Recht haben ☊ có quyền ☊ ☊ Unrecht haben ☊ không có quyền ☊ ☊ die Macht ☊ quyền lực ☊ ☊ die Vorschrift ☊ quy tắc ☊ ☊ die Stellenanzeige ☊ thông tin tuyển dụng ☊ ☊ die Autorität ☊ uy quyền ☊ ☊ die Fortbildung ☊ nâng cao trình độ chuyên môn ☊ ☊ jemanden ansprechen ☊ bắt chuyện với ai ☊ ☊ jemanden ermuntern etwas zu tun ☊ động viên, khuyến khích ai làm việc gì đó ☊ ☊ unüberlegt handeln ☊ hành động thiếu suy nghĩ ☊ ☊ der Ratgeber ☊ người cố vấn, người khuyên bảo ☊ ☊ jemanden zu etwas ermutigen ☊ động viên, khuyến khích ai làm việc gì đó ☊ ☊ jemanden überzeugen ☊ thuyết phục ai đó ☊ ☊ eine überzeugende Darstellung ☊ một cách trình bày thuyết phục ☊ ☊ plappern ☊ lẻo mép, nói luyên thuyên ☊ ☊ aus einem Buch zitieren ☊ dẫn, trích dẫn từ một quyển sách ☊ ☊ sich mit jemandem unterhalten ☊ trò chuyện với ai đó ☊ ☊ sich abwenden von jemandem ☊ đoạn tuyệt, quay lưng lại với ai đó ☊ ☊ abschwächen ☊ làm suy yếu ☊ ☊ der Vokal ☊ nguyên âm ☊ ☊ die Theorie ☊ lý thuyết ☊ ☊ anziehend sein ☊ thu hút, quyến rũ ☊ ☊ jemanden verführen ☊ lôi cuốn, quyến rũ ai đó ☊ ☊ die Verführung ☊ sự cám dỗ, sự quyến rũ ☊ ☊ jemanden anlocken ☊ quyễn rũ, thu hút ai đó ☊ ☊ ein Referat halten ☊ thuyết trình ☊ ☊ etwas einüben ☊ luyện tập cái gì đó ☊ ☊ der Spezialist ☊ chuyên gia ☊ ☊ der Beschluss ☊ quyết định, phán quyết ☊ ☊ das Urheberrecht ☊ bản quyền ☊ ☊ der Versand ☊ sự chuyển đi, sự gửi đi ☊ ☊ die Bestellung stornieren ☊ hủy đơn đặt hàng ☊ ☊ der Arbeitgeber ☊ nhà tuyển dụng, người sử dụng lao động ☊ ☊ die Kündigungsfrist ☊ thời hạn quy ước trước khi chấm dứt hợp đồng (lao động) ☊ ☊ das Angebot ☊ thông báo tuyển dụng ☊ ☊ jemanden anwerben ☊ tuyển ai đó ☊ ☊ tendieren ☊ có khuynh hướng, theo chiều hướng ☊ ☊ der Eid ☊ lời tuyên thệ, lời thề ☊ ☊ der Volksentscheid ☊ cuộc trưng cầu dân ý, cuộc biểu quyết toàn dân ☊ ☊ die Stiftung ☊ quỹ, tổ chức ☊ ☊ spenden ☊ quyên góp ☊ ☊ die Spende ☊ tiền quyên góp ☊ ☊ der Anhäufung ☊ sự tích lũy ☊ ☊ Geld überweisen ☊ chuyển khoản ☊ ☊ die Stornogebühren ☊ phí hủy, phí tra soát ☊ ☊ das Fachwissen, das Know-how ☊ kiến thức chuyên ngành ☊ ☊ der Zugang ☊ sự truy cập ☊ ☊ sich online registrieren ☊ đăng kí trực tuyến ☊ ☊ der Laie ☊ a-ma-tơ, người không chuyên môn ☊ ☊ das Quecksilber ☊ thủy ngân ☊ ☊ der Edelstein ☊ đá quý ☊ ☊ der Schwefel ☊ lưu huỳnh ☊ ☊ nach einem Verbrecher fahnden ☊ truy nã tội phạm ☊ ☊ den Angeklagten freisprechen ☊ tuyên trắng án ai đó ☊ ☊ auf Bewährung verurteilt ☊ bị tuyên án treo ☊ ☊ zensieren ☊ kiểm duyệt ☊ ☊ die Zensur ☊ sự kiểm duyệt ☊ ☊ unterernährt ☊ suy dinh dưỡng ☊ ☊ den Bus verpassen ☊ bị nhỡ, bị lỡ xe buýt ☊ ☊ hinbringen ☊ mang đến, chuyển đi ☊ ☊ das Getriebe ☊ bộ phận truyền động ☊ ☊ rudern ☊ chèo thuyền ☊ ☊ die Yacht ☊ du thuyền ☊ ☊ einen Flug umbuchen ☊ thay đổi lịch bay, đổi chuyến bay ☊ ☊ eine Tierart ausrotten ☊ hủy diệt một loài động vật ☊ ☊ die Medaille ☊ huy chương ☊ ☊ das Abzeichen ☊ huy hiệu, phù hiệu ☊ ☊ der Skistock ☊ gậy trượt tuyết ☊ ☊ die Skipiste ☊ khu trượt tuyết ☊ ☊ der Skilift ☊ cáp treo cho người trượt tuyết ☊ ☊ boxen ☊ đấu quyền anh, đấm bốc ☊ ☊ ehrenamtlich ☊ tình nguyện ☊ ☊ der Reißverschluss ☊ phéc-mơ-tuya ☊ ☊ etwas auf den MP3-Player überspielen ☊ chuyển gì đó sang máy nghe nhạc mp3 ☊ ☊ hexen ☊ làm phép phù thủy ☊ ☊ der Zauberer ☊ thầy phù thủy ☊ ☊ der Adlige ☊ người thuộc dòng quý tộc ☊ ☊ adlig, nobel ☊ quý tộc, quý phái ☊ ☊ der Adel ☊ tầng lớp quý tộc ☊ ☊ das Wappen ☊ huy hiệu ☊ ☊ mystisch ☊ huyền bí ☊ ☊ der Schlaganfall ☊ tai biến mạch máu não, đột quỵ ☊ ☊ die Infektion ☊ sự nhiễm trùng, sự truyền nhiễm ☊ ☊ deprimiert sein ☊ bị suy nhược ☊ ☊ willkürlich ☊ chuyên quyền, tự ý, tùy tiện ☊ ☊ sabbern ☊ nhỏ dãi, tán chuyện, tán ngẫu ☊ ☊ jemanden verfluchen ☊ nguyền rủa ai đó ☊ ☊ das Geschwätz ☊ chuyện tầm phào ☊ ☊ enterben ☊ tước quyền thừa kế ☊ ☊ die Lawine ☊ tuyết lở ☊ ☊ der zunehmende Mond ☊ trăng bán nguyệt đầu tháng ☊ ☊ der abnehmende Mond ☊ trăng bán nguyệt cuối tháng ☊ ☊ die Gezeiten ☊ thủy triều ☊ ☊ der Luftdruck ☊ áp suất, khí quyển ☊ ☊ konvertieren ☊ thay đổi tôn giáo, chuyển tôn giáo ☊ ☊ predigen ☊ thuyết giáo, giảng đạo ☊ ☊ die Predigt ☊ bài thuyết giáo ☊ ☊ sich hinknien ☊ quỳ xuống ☊ ☊ die Almosen, die Spende ☊ tiền làm từ thiện, sự đóng góp, sự quyên góp ☊ ☊ der Halbmond ☊ trăng bán nguyệt ☊ ☊ die Verehrung ☊ sự suy tôn ☊ ☊ die Offenbarung ☊ sự hiện ra, sự khải huyền ☊ ☊ Norwegen ☊ Na Uy ☊ ☊ Schweden ☊ Thụy điển ☊ ☊ die Donau ☊ sông Đa nuyp ☊ ☊ die Vorherrschaft ☊ quyền bá chủ ☊ ☊ die Massenvernichtungswaffen (Plural) ☊ vũ khí hủy diệt hàng loạt ☊ ☊ anführen ☊ chỉ huy, dẫn đầu ☊ ☊ jemanden rekrutieren ☊ tuyển mộ ai đó ☊ ☊ gefährden ☊ gây nguy hiểm ☊ ☊ Ja, ich habe dort ein schönes Zimmer. ☊ Vâng. Tôi có một phòng tuyệt vời ở đó. ☊ (Lektion 2, Nr. 17) Nach dem Flug ist er müde und sein Gepäck ist sehr schwer. ☊ Sau chuyến bay anh cảm thấy mệt và hành lý thì rất nặng. ☊ (Lektion 3, Nr. 22) Am Gleis fragt ein Kind Tri, wann der nächste Zug ankommt. ☊ Tại đường ray, một đứa trẻ hỏi Tri khi nào chuyến tàu tiếp theo đến. ☊ (Lektion 4, Nr. 34) Er entscheidet sich, ein wenig auszuruhen. ☊ Anh ấy quyết định nghỉ một lúc. ☊ (Lektion 6, Nr. 52) Ja, sicher. Wir haben auch Kuchen und Kekse! ☊ Có chứ. Chúng tôi có cả bánh ngọt và bánh quy. ☊ (Lektion 6, Nr. 59) Besichtigungstour ☊ Chuyến tham quan ☊ (Lektion 7, Nr. 61) Besichtigungstour durch die Innenstadt. ☊ Chuyến tham quan thành phố. ☊ (Lektion 7, Nr. 63) Die Reise beginnt jede Stunde am Hauptbahnhof. ☊ Chuyến tham quan khởi hành hàng giờ tại nhà ga trung tâm. ☊ (Lektion 7, Nr. 66) Tri spricht mit der Dame an der Rezeption: ☊ Tri nói chuyện với một người phụ nữ tại quầy tiếp tân: ☊ (Lektion 8, Nr. 70) Selbstverständlich, das ist prima. ☊ Được chứ, thật tuyệt vời. ☊ (Lektion 8, Nr. 73) Sagen Sie, gibt es Fernsehen im Schlafzimmer? ☊ Vây có truyền hình trong phòng ngủ không? ☊ (Lektion 8, Nr. 74) Ja, wir haben sogar Satellitenfernsehen. ☊ Dạ có, chúng tôi còn có cả truyền hình cáp. ☊ (Lektion 8, Nr. 75) Wunderbar, können Sie mir bitte den Schlüssel geben? ☊ Thật tuyệt, chị làm ơn đưa tôi chìa khóa? ☊ (Lektion 8, Nr. 78) Tri spricht mit einer Frau am Frühstücktisch. ☊ Tri nói chuyện với một phụ nữ ở bàn ăn sáng. ☊ (Lektion 9, Nr. 81) Die Rühreier sind sehr gut. ☊ Món trứng chiên ngon tuyêt. ☊ (Lektion 9, Nr. 82) Trang ist sehr hungrig. Sie entscheidet sich, ein Menü zu bestellen. ☊ Trang rất đói. Cô ấy quyết định gọi một suất ăn. ☊ (Lektion 12, Nr. 115) Tri liebt es, Sport zu treiben. Er könnte ohne sportliche Aktivitäten nicht leben. ☊ Tri thích luyện tập thế thao. Anh ấy không thế sống nếu thiếu những hoạt động thế thao. ☊ (Lektion 13, Nr. 126) Er entscheidet sich, zu Hause einen Artikel über sein Sportzentrum zu schreiben. ☊ Anh ấy quyết định sẽ ở nhà đế viết một bài báo về trung tâm thể thao của mình. ☊ (Lektion 13, Nr. 127) Leute brauchen Sport, um gesund zu bleiben und sich fit zu fühlen. ☊ Mọi người cần luyện tập thế thao đế giữ gìn sức khoẻ và luôn khoẻ mạnh. ☊ (Lektion 13, Nr. 129) Wenn Sie interessiert sind, fragen Sie einfach einen unserer Trainer, er wird Ihnen jede Frage beantworten. ☊ Nếu quan tâm, xin liên hệ với huấn luyện viên của chúng tôi, anh ấy sẽ trả lời mọi câu hỏi của các bạn. ☊ (Lektion 13, Nr. 136) Sie unterhalten sich über unterschiedliche Länder und Kulturen. ☊ Họ trò chuyện về những đất nước và các nền văn hóa khác nhau. ☊ (Lektion 15, Nr. 160) Dieser Abend ist für beide so nett gewesen, dass sie sich entscheiden, dieses Treffen jede Woche zu wiederholen. ☊ Buối tối hôm nay thật tuyệt vời đến nỗi họ quyết định gặp nhau hàng tuần. ☊ (Lektion 15, Nr. 161) Das Essen war sehr gut. Es war sehr nett von dir, dass du mich eingeladen hast. ☊ Bữa ăn ngon tuyệt. Cám ơn anh đã mời em. ☊ (Lektion 15, Nr. 163) Tri und Trang sprechen über Tris Apartment. ☊ Tri và Trang nói chuyện về căn phòng của Tri. ☊ (Lektion 16, Nr. 168) Deine Wohnung ist toll, alles ist darin so freundlich, nicht wie in dem grauen Wohnheim, in dem ich lebe. ☊ Nhà của anh thật tuyệt. Mọi thứ trông rất gần gũi, không như ở khu tập thế tối thui nơi em đang ở. ☊ (Lektion 16, Nr. 172) Es ist nett, eingeladen zu werden und tolles Essen zu bekommen. ☊ Thật tuyệt vì được anh mời và được ăn những món ngon. ☊ (Lektion 16, Nr. 176) Der Ausflug ☊ Chuyến du lịch ☊ (Lektion 17, Nr. 178) Sie saß immer im Aufenthaltsraum und schrieb Geschichten über die Künstler. ☊ Cô hay ngồi trong căn phòng này và viết truyện về các nghệ sĩ. ☊ (Lektion 17, Nr. 186) Dann haben wir viel Zeit, uns über unsere Gedanken und neue Ideen zu unterhalten. ☊ Lúc đó chúng ta sẽ có nhiều thời gian hơn để nói chuyện về những kỷ niệm và về những ý tưởng mới. ☊ (Lektion 18, Nr. 204) Wirklich? Was ist passiert? ☊ Thật không? Chuyện gì xảy ra vậy? ☊ (Lektion 19, Nr. 221) Einen Flug buchen ☊ Đăng ký chuyến bay ☊ (Lektion 20, Nr. 227) Ich sagte Ihnen bereits, den preiswertesten Flug. ☊ Tôi đã nói với chị rồi, chuyến bay rẻ nhất. ☊ (Lektion 20, Nr. 242) Okay, hier ist der Flugplan. Der Flug ist nächste Woche. ☊ OK, đây là lịch bay. Chuyến bay vào tuần tới. ☊ (Lektion 20, Nr. 243) Sie brauchen keinen Anschlussflug. ☊ Anh không cần chuyến bay nối tiếp. ☊ (Lektion 20, Nr. 244) Der Flug könnte sich verzögern, aber Sie sollten eine Stunde vor Abflug einchecken. ☊ Chuyến bay có thế bị trễ,nhưng anh vẫn nên làm thủ tục một tiếng trước khi cất cánh. ☊ (Lektion 20, Nr. 245) Schau dir dieses Kleid an. Es ist fantastisch. Denkst du, es würde mir passen? ☊ Anh xem cái váy xem. Nó thật tuyệt. Anh thấy nó có hợp với em không? ☊ (Lektion 21, Nr. 255) Okay, ich kenne ein sehr gutes Geschäft, in dem wir beide etwas finden werden. ☊ Ok, em biết một cửa hàng rất tuyệt, ở đó cả hai chúng ta sẽ tìm được thứ gì đó. ☊ (Lektion 22, Nr. 272) Sie entscheiden sich, zu Abend zu essen. ☊ Họ quyết định đi ăn tối. ☊ (Lektion 23, Nr. 276) Er musste einige englische Bücher im Buchladen und einige CDs im Musikladen kaufen. ☊ Anh ấy đã mua vài quyến sách tiếng Anh ở tiệm sách và vài đĩa CD ở tiệm băng đĩa nhạc. ☊ (Lektion 24, Nr. 296) Um einige Zeitschriften und einen Reiseführer zu kaufen. ☊ Đế mua vài tờ tạp chí và quyến sách hướng dẫn. ☊ (Lektion 24, Nr. 304) Das ist eine sehr gute Idee. Vielen Dank! ☊ Một ý tưởng tuyệt vời. Cám ơn em nhiều. ☊ (Lektion 24, Nr. 309) Könntest du mir eine Halskette oder Ohrringe mitbringen? ☊ Anh có thế lấy giúp em một sợi dây chuyền hay bông tai được không? ☊ (Lektion 25, Nr. 317) Meine Großmutter hat einen sehr wertvollen Ring aus Spanien. ☊ Bà em có một cái nhẫn rất quý từ Tây Ban Nha. ☊ (Lektion 25, Nr. 319) Tri ging zum Busbahnhof. ☊ Tri đi đến trạm xe buýt. ☊ (Lektion 27, Nr. 339) Im Bus schloss er seine Augen. ☊ Trên xe buýt anh ấy nhắm mắt lại. ☊ (Lektion 27, Nr. 340) Er war von der langen Reise sehr müde. ☊ Anh ấy mệt do chuyến đi kéo dài. ☊ (Lektion 27, Nr. 341) Er musste Trang anrufen und ihr erklären, was passiert ist. ☊ Anh ấy gọi điện cho Trang và giải thích chuyện gì đã xảy ra. ☊ (Lektion 27, Nr. 348) Der Busfahrer sagte: Endstation, jeder muss den Bus verlassen. ☊ Người lái xe buýt nói: Ðây là bến cuối, mọi người xuống xe. ☊ (Lektion 27, Nr. 350) Tri schaute um sich. Er war die letzte Person im Bus. ☊ Tri nhìn quanh. Anh ấy là người cuối cùng trên xe buýt. ☊ (Lektion 28, Nr. 355) Tri ging zur nächsten Straße und entschied sich, zur Wohnung seines Bruders zu trampen. ☊ Tri đi đến con đường kế tiếp và quyết định đi nhờ xe đến nhà anh trai. ☊ (Lektion 28, Nr. 358) Das wäre wundervoll. Ich muss nach Kreuzberg. ☊ Thật tuyệt vời. Tôi cần đến Kreuzberg. ☊ (Lektion 28, Nr. 362) Es sieht wie ein perfektes Picknick im Auto aus. ☊ Nhìn giống như một chuyến picnic tuyệt vời bằng ô-tô. ☊ (Lektion 28, Nr. 371) Tri entscheidet sich, ein Praktikum im Sportzentrum zu machen. ☊ Tri quyết định thực tập tại trung tâm thế thao. ☊ (Lektion 29, Nr. 385) In jedem Raum ist ein Müllbehälter für Papier, einer für Plastik, einer für Glas und einer für den Rest. ☊ Trong mỗi phòng có một thùng dành cho giấy, một thùng dành cho bao nilon, một thùng dành cho chai thủy tinh và một thùng dành cho các loại rác còn lại. ☊ (Lektion 30, Nr. 391) Was ist passiert? ☊ Chuyện gì xảy ra vậy? ☊ (Lektion 32, Nr. 423) Alles geschah so schnell. ☊ Chuyện xảy ra nhanh quá. ☊ (Lektion 32, Nr. 424) Erzählen Sie uns die ganze Geschichte! ☊ Ông hãy kế cho chúng cháu nghe toàn bộ câu chuyện. ☊ (Lektion 32, Nr. 425) Er entscheidet sich, Trang in der Apotheke zu besuchen, um sich zu informieren. ☊ Anh ấy quyết định đến thăm Trang ở hiệu thưốc đế hỏi thông tin. ☊ (Lektion 33, Nr. 437) Sie muss immer Märchen erzählen, weil sie eine sehr gute Geschichtenerzählerin ist. ☊ Cô ấy luôn phải kế một câu chuyện cố tích, vì cô ấy là một người kế chuyện rất hay. ☊ (Lektion 35, Nr. 487) Nach dem Babysitting holt Tri Trang ab, weil er ihr helfen möchte, neue Skier zu kaufen. ☊ Sau khi trông trẻ xong, Tri đón Trang đi, vì anh ấy muốn giúp cô ấy mua ván trượt tuyết mới. ☊ (Lektion 35, Nr. 495) Neue Skier bestellen ☊ Đặt bộ ván trượt tuyết mới ☊ (Lektion 36, Nr. 496) Tri und Trang sitzen vor dem Computer und suchen Skier. ☊ Tri và Trang ngồi trước máy tính và tìm kiếm một bộ ván trượt tuyết. ☊ (Lektion 36, Nr. 497) Aber warum brauchst du diese speziellen Skier? ☊ Nhưng tại sao em cần bộ ván trượt tuyết chuyên dụng này? ☊ (Lektion 36, Nr. 502) Ich bekomme sie direkt in mein Apartment geliefert. ☊ Chúng sẽ được chuyển trực tiếp đến nhà em. ☊ (Lektion 36, Nr. 506) Jetzt muss ich nur das Online-Formular ausfüllen und dann erhalte ich die Skier meiner Träume. ☊ Em chỉ phải điền vào mẫu đơn trên mạng và nhận bộ ván trượt tuyết mơ ước của em. ☊ (Lektion 36, Nr. 515) Trang zieht um ☊ Trang chuyến nhà. ☊ (Lektion 37, Nr. 518) Das beste ist, wenn du dann in den Bus Nummer 10 steigst. ☊ Tốt nhất là sau đó anh đón xe buýt số 10. ☊ (Lektion 37, Nr. 523) Wenn du im richtigen Bus sitzt, kommst du an vielen Sehenswürdigkeiten vorbei. ☊ Nếu anh ngồi đúng xe buýt, thì anh sẽ đi qua nhiều danh lam thắng cảnh. ☊ (Lektion 37, Nr. 524) Aber wo bekomme ich die Fahrkarten für den Bus? ☊ Nhưng anh mua vé xe buýt ở đâu? ☊ (Lektion 37, Nr. 531) Es ist perfekt, um fernzusehen. ☊ Xem ti vi thì thật tuyệt. ☊ (Lektion 38, Nr. 540) Es wird kälter und kälter, und schließlich fällt Schnee. ☊ Trời ngày một lạnh hơn và cuối cùng thì tuyết rơi. ☊ (Lektion 40, Nr. 567) Der Schnee erinnert Tri an Weihnachten. ☊ Tuyết làm Tri nhớ đến lễ Giáng sinh. ☊ (Lektion 40, Nr. 568) Seine Tante backte immer diese schrecklichen Kekse. ☊ Dì của anh luôn làm những cái bánh quy kinh khủng. ☊ (Lektion 40, Nr. 571) Das ist sehr nett! Sie können glücklich sein. Ich habe keine Familie mehr. ☊ Thật là tuyệt. Chắc cô hạnh phúc lắm. Tôi không còn gia đình nữa. ☊ (Lektion 41, Nr. 587) Schauen sie nicht so. Ich bin ein alter Mann, ich habe soviel in meinem Leben gesehen. ☊ Đừng nhìn tôi như vậy. Tôi đã đứng tuổi rồi, tôi đã trải qua nhiều chuyện rồi. ☊ (Lektion 41, Nr. 595) Skiurlaub ☊ Đi trượt tuyết ☊ (Lektion 42, Nr. 597) Möchtest du mit mir Skifahren gehen oder möchtest du eine Romanze? ☊ Anh muốn đi trượt tuyết cùng em hay là anh muốn một cuộc hẹn hò lãng mạn? ☊ (Lektion 42, Nr. 599) Ich habe kein Problem damit. ☊ Em không để ý chuyện đó đâu. ☊ (Lektion 42, Nr. 601) Wir können auch den Bus nehmen. ☊ Chúng ta có thế đi xe buýt mà. ☊ (Lektion 42, Nr. 606) Es hängt davon ab, wo unser Hotel ist. ☊ Điều đó còn tùy khách sạn của chúng ta nằm đâu. ☊ (Lektion 42, Nr. 608) Es muss ein tolles Skigebiet sein. ☊ Đó là khu trượt tuyết tuyệt vời. ☊ (Lektion 42, Nr. 611) Sie eröffnen ein gemeinsames Konto, um ihre Miete jeden Monat überweisen zu können. ☊ Họ mở chung một tài khoản, để họ có thể mỗi tháng chuyển tiền nhà. ☊ (Lektion 44, Nr. 629) Du solltest den Kredit aber nicht zu oft beanspruchen. ☊ Nhưng anh không nên quá thường xuyên lạm dụng cái thẻ tín dụng này. ☊ (Lektion 44, Nr. 638) Vor dem Umzug planen sie die Ausstattung der Zimmer und renovieren das Bad. ☊ Trước khi chuyển nhà họ lập kế hoạch cho việc trang hoàng những căn phòng và sữa chữa nhà tắm. ☊ (Lektion 45, Nr. 643) Ich bin wirklich wütend und bitte Sie hiermit energisch meine Beschwerde an den Verantwortlichen weiterzuleiten. ☊ Tôi thực sự bực bội và mong quí vị tích cực chuyển giao sự phàn nàn này của tôi một cách có trách nhiệm. ☊ (Lektion 47, Nr. 675) Ja, ich habe auf dem Markt Trauben, Aprikosen und Mandarinen gekauft. ☊ Có, anh đã đi chợ mua nho, mơ và quýt. ☊ (Lektion 48, Nr. 683) Trang und Tri haben den Entschluss gefasst, eine kurze Reise in die Berge zu unternehmen. ☊ Trang và Trí đã quyết định, làm một chuyến du lịch ngắn lên núi. ☊ (Lektion 50, Nr. 705) Die Anreise zur Hütte ☊ Chuyến đi tới nhà gỗ ☊ (Lektion 51, Nr. 713) Trang und Tri bereiten sich auf ihre Reise vor. ☊ Trang và trí chuẩn bị cho chuyến du lịch của họ. ☊ (Lektion 51, Nr. 714) Von einer kleinen Brücke haben sie einen herrlichen Blick über einen Fluss. ☊ Từ cây cầu nhỏ họ có được tầm nhìn tuyệt vời qua con sông. ☊ (Lektion 51, Nr. 719) Schau dir die vielen Boote im Fluss an. ☊ Anh nhìn nè, có rất nhiều tàu thuyền trên sông. ☊ (Lektion 51, Nr. 720) Pass auf! Da ist ein Fußgänger, der am Flussufer den Schiffen zusieht. ☊ Chú ý! Có một người đi bộ bên bờ sông đang ngắm nhìn những con thuyền. ☊ (Lektion 51, Nr. 725) Die Fahrt ins Dorf ☊ Chuyến đi vào làng ☊ (Lektion 55, Nr. 775) Für diese Jahreszeit hat die Sonne sogar richtig oft geschienen. ☊ Vào mùa này mặt trời chiếu thậm chí thật thường xuyên. ☊ (Lektion 55, Nr. 784) Wie ihr auf der Rückseite der Postkarte seht, kann man hier im Winter auch Ski fahren. ☊ Như bố mẹ có thể thấy sau tấm bưu thiệp, ở đây vào mùa đông người ta có thể trượt tuyết nữa. ☊ (Lektion 55, Nr. 785) Während der langen Fahrt erzählt Tri von seinem abenteuerlichsten Urlaub. ☊ Trong suốt chuyến đi dài Trí kể về chuyến đi nghỉ đầy mạo hiểm của anh. ☊ (Lektion 56, Nr. 791) Ich habe aber dann doch einen Platz im Schlafwagen gebucht und bin Richtung Süden aufgebrochen. ☊ Nhưng anh đã đặt chỗ trên khoang ngủ và anh chuyển hướng về phía nam. ☊ (Lektion 56, Nr. 793) Und außerdem sollst du nicht immer so viel fernsehen. ☊ Và thêm nữa anh không nên thường xuyên xem TiVi như thế. ☊ (Lektion 60, Nr. 851) Wir können uns auch mal nett unterhalten. ☊ Chúng ta cũng có thể cùng trò chuyện vui vẻ. ☊ (Lektion 60, Nr. 852) Du bist ja verletzt! Was ist passiert? ☊ Anh bị thương! Chuyện gì đã xảy ra? ☊ (Lektion 62, Nr. 871) Er hat sie immer wieder angesprochen und das war ihr unangenehm. ☊ Anh ta cứ luôn bắt chuyện với cô ta và điều đó làm cô ta khó chịu. ☊ (Lektion 62, Nr. 874) Was ist denn los? ☊ Chuyện gì thế? ☊ (Lektion 63, Nr. 887) Gestern fällte der Richter sein Urteil über einen vorbestraften Gewalttäter. ☊ Hôm qua thẩm phán đã tuyên án kẻ phạm tội đã có tiền án. ☊ (Lektion 63, Nr. 889) An der Bushaltestelle holt Tri Trang ab. ☊ Trí đón Trang ở trạm xe buýt. ☊ (Lektion 64, Nr. 901) Du kannst dir nicht vorstellen, was heute in meiner Firma los war! ☊ Anh không thể tưởng tượng được đâu, chuyện gì đã xảy ra ở công ty hôm nay đâu ! ☊ (Lektion 64, Nr. 903) Und was geschieht jetzt mit deiner Firma? ☊ Thế chuyện gì xảy ra với công ty của em bây giờ? ☊ (Lektion 64, Nr. 915) Was wäre bloß gewesen, wenn ihr nicht versichert gewesen wärt! ☊ Chuyện gì sẽ xảy ra, nếu không có bảo hiểm! ☊ (Lektion 64, Nr. 918) Tri hat sich beim Ausflug in den Zoo erkältet. ☊ Sau chuyến đi chơi ở sở thú, Trí đã bị cảm lạnh. ☊ (Lektion 66, Nr. 936) Schau mal! Man kann in seinen Körper hinein schauen und seine Organe sehen. ☊ Nhìn nè anh! Người ta có thể nhìn xuyên thấu cơ thể và các bộ phận của anh ta. ☊ (Lektion 66, Nr. 946) Durch enge Gassen muss er sich durch die Altstadt schlängeln. ☊ Xuyên qua ngõ nhỏ anh phải ngoằn ngèo qua thành phố cổ. ☊ (Lektion 67, Nr. 955) Beinahe wird ihm von einem rückwärts ausparkenden Auto die Vorfahrt genommen. ☊ Chút xíu là anh đụng một xe ô tô có quyền ưu tiên đi trước đang lùi ra. ☊ (Lektion 67, Nr. 956) Verzweifelt ruft sie Tri an: ☊ Tuyệt vọng cô điện thoại cho Trí: ☊ (Lektion 68, Nr. 969) Ich habe alles versucht, doch ich kann die Ursache der Panne nicht finden. ☊ Em đã thử hết rồi, nhưng em vẫn không phát hiện ra nguyên nhân hỏng. ☊ (Lektion 68, Nr. 974) Es gibt Comics, Krimis, Bilderbücher, Märchenbücher und historische Romane. ☊ Có truyện tranh, truyện trinh thám, sách có ảnh, truyện cổ tích và tiểu thuyết lịch sử. ☊ (Lektion 71, Nr. 1013) Er kämpfte damals in einer gewaltigen Schlacht gegen seine Rivalen, unheimliche Fabelwesen. ☊ Ngày xưa ông đã chiến đấu chống lại địch thủ trong một trận đánh kịch liệt qua những tình tiết ngụ ngôn huyền bí. ☊ (Lektion 71, Nr. 1018) Waren das etwa böse Hexen? ☊ Đó có phải là những phù thủy xấu xa? ☊ (Lektion 71, Nr. 1019) Das kann man einem Kind doch nicht vorlesen! ☊ Vậy truyện này người ta không nên đọc cho một đứa trẻ! ☊ (Lektion 71, Nr. 1022) Viele Häuser wurden zerstört. ☊ Nhiều căn nhà bị phá hủy. ☊ (Lektion 72, Nr. 1030) Bei ihrer Suche nach Überlebenden riskierten viele Helfer ihr Leben. ☊ Trong việc tìm kiếm những người còn sống sót rất nhiều người cứu trợ có nguy cơ nguy hiểm đến tính mạng. ☊ (Lektion 72, Nr. 1034) Wurden denn auch Kinder Opfer der Flutwelle? ☊ Vậy có nạn nhân là trẻ em trong trận sóng thủy triều này không? ☊ (Lektion 72, Nr. 1038) Du hast mit Freunden gegenüber von uns gesessen und hattest ein sehr charmantes Lächeln. ☊ Anh ngồi ăn cùng bạn bè đối diện và có một nụ cười rất quyến rũ. ☊ (Lektion 74, Nr. 1058) Parfum, eine Kette, eine Haarspange für meine Haare und einen Gürtel für dich. ☊ Nước hoa, dây chuyền, cặp tóc cho tóc của em và dây lưng cho anh. ☊ (Lektion 76, Nr. 1086) Das klappt ja hervorragend! ☊ Điều này thật tuyệt vời! ☊ (Lektion 78, Nr. 1111) Dann muss ich mich nur noch um die Bühne kümmern, damit eurem großen Auftritt nichts mehr dazwischen kommen kann. ☊ Vậy là anh chỉ còn phải chăm lo đến sân khấu, để sự biểu diễn không có chuyện gì xảy ra giữa chừng. ☊ (Lektion 78, Nr. 1116) Diesmal wird die Hochzeitstorte angeschnitten, ein mehrstöckiges Wunderwerk mit viel Sahne. ☊ Lúc này thì bánh cưới, một tác phẩm tuyệt vời nhiều tầng với nhiều kem tươi sẽ được cắt. ☊ (Lektion 79, Nr. 1125) Der Widder ist kühn, mutig und entschlossen. ☊ Bạch dương thì gan dạ, dũng cảm và cương quyết. ☊ (Lektion 80, Nr. 1132) Der Stier ist charmant und bodenständig, kann gut mit Geld umgehen und ist ein Genießer. ☊ Kim ngưu thì duyên dáng và căn cơ, có thể quản lý tốt tiền bạc và là một người biết hưởng thụ. ☊ (Lektion 80, Nr. 1133) Der Kampf um die Macht ☊ Cuộc chiến dành quyền lực ☊ (Lektion 81, Nr. 1147) Trang wird in der Mittagspause von einem neuen Kollegen angesprochen. ☊ Một người đồng nghiệp mới nói chuyện với Trang trong giờ nghỉ trưa. ☊ (Lektion 81, Nr. 1148) In diesen klären sie die Bevölkerung darüber auf, wie sie die Aufgaben und Probleme lösen wollen, die auf die Gesellschaft zukommen. ☊ Trong đó họ giải thích với dân chúng, họ sẽ giải quyết nhiệm vụ và những vấn đề xảy ra trong xã hội như thế nào. ☊ (Lektion 81, Nr. 1154) Vielen Mitarbeitern drohen Gehaltskürzungen oder Arbeitslosigkeit. ☊ Nhiều nhân công có nguy cơ bị cắt giảm lương hoặc bị thất nghiệp. ☊ (Lektion 82, Nr. 1163) Tri ist zwar nicht direkt betroffen, aber das Thema beschäftigt ihn. ☊ Trí tuy không trực tiếp liên quan đến, nhưng đề tài này cũng làm anh quan tâm đến. ☊ (Lektion 82, Nr. 1164) Lass uns doch gemeinsam neue Arbeitsstellen suchen und in eine andere Stadt ziehen. ☊ Chúng ta hãy cùng tìm chỗ làm mới và chuyển đến một thành phố khác. ☊ (Lektion 82, Nr. 1171) Ich kaufe Zeitungen mit Stellenanzeigen. ☊ Em mua báo với những thông tin tuyển dụng. ☊ (Lektion 82, Nr. 1175) Es gibt ein Magazin, das Berufe vorstellt und Möglichkeiten zur Fortbildung aufzeigt. ☊ Có một tạp chí giới thiệu về nghề nghiệp và có thể nâng cao trình độ chuyên môn. ☊ (Lektion 83, Nr. 1181) Kann ich bitte mit Frau ... sprechen? ☊ Xin lỗi, tôi có thể nói chuyện với cô / bà ... được không? ☊ (Lektion 85, Nr. 1220) Kann ich bitte mit Ihrer Kollegin sprechen? ☊ Xin lỗi, tôi có thể nói chuyện với cô đồng nghiệp của anh / chị được không? ☊ (Lektion 85, Nr. 1221) Ist Herr ... zu sprechen? ☊ Có thể nói chuyện với ông / ngài...bây giờ được không? ☊ (Lektion 85, Nr. 1222) Können Sie mich bitte zur Pressestelle durchstellen? ☊ Anh / Chị có thể làm ơn nối máy cho tôi với bộ phận báo chí truyền thông được không? ☊ (Lektion 85, Nr. 1226) Es geht um ein Problem mit Ihrem neuen Produkt. ☊ Nó liên quan đến một vấn đề với sản phẩm mới của quý vị. ☊ (Lektion 86, Nr. 1244) Ich hätte gerne mehr Informationen über Ihre neuen Produkte. ☊ Tôi muốn có thêm vài thông tin về sản phẩm mới của quý vị. ☊ (Lektion 86, Nr. 1245) Der Geschäftsführer ist im Moment nicht zu sprechen. ☊ Giám đốc hiện không thể tiếp chuyện được. ☊ (Lektion 86, Nr. 1255) Sie werden am Telefon verlangt. ☊ Có người gọi điện cần nói chuyện với anh / chị . ☊ (Lektion 86, Nr. 1264) Der gewählte Gesprächspartner ist zur Zeit nicht erreichbar. ☊ Thuê bao quý khách vừa gọi hiện không liên lạc được. ☊ (Lektion 87, Nr. 1277) Die Verbindung ist schlecht. ☊ Đường truyền kém. ☊ (Lektion 87, Nr. 1278) Seien Sie so nett und sprechen Sie nach dem Piepton. ☊ Xin mời quý vị để lại tin nhắn sau tiếng Pip. ☊ (Lektion 88, Nr. 1311) Sehr geehrte Kundin, sehr geehrter Kunde, ☊ Kính gửi quý khách hàng ☊ (Lektion 89, Nr. 1320) Sehr geehrte Kunden, ☊ Kính gửi các quý khách hàng ☊ (Lektion 89, Nr. 1321) Ich freue mich bald von Ihnen zu hören. ☊ Rất mong được sớm nói chuyện với anh / chị . ☊ (Lektion 89, Nr. 1336) Unser Telefonat am 02.08. ☊ Về cuộc nói chuyện điện thoại của chúng ta vào ngày 02.08. ☊ (Lektion 90, Nr. 1344) Diese Nachricht ist streng vertraulich! ☊ Bức thư / Văn bản trên đây tuyệt đối bảo mật. ☊ (Lektion 90, Nr. 1349) Bitte leiten Sie diese Beschwerde an die zuständige Person weiter. ☊ Yêu cầu anh / chị chuyển khiếu nại trên tới người có trách nhiệm xử lí. ☊ (Lektion 90, Nr. 1350) Leider müssen wir Ihnen mitteilen, dass wir Ihre Bestellung nicht bearbeiten können. ☊ Chúng tôi rất tiếc phải thông báo với anh / chị rằng đơn đặt hàng của anh / chị không thể giải quyết được. ☊ (Lektion 90, Nr. 1352) Leider müssen wir Ihnen mitteilen, dass wir momentan Lieferschwierigkeiten haben. ☊ Chúng tôi rất tiếc phải thông báo với anh / chị rằng hiện tại chúng tôi gặp một số trục trặc với việc vận chuyển. ☊ (Lektion 90, Nr. 1353) Diesem Brief habe ich unseren aktuellen Produktkatalog beigelegt. ☊ Tôi gửi kèm trong thư quyển catalog giới thiệu sản phẩm mới nhất của chúng tôi. ☊ (Lektion 90, Nr. 1354) Sehr geehrte Damen und Herren, ☊ Kính thưa quý ông, quý bà ☊ (Lektion 91, Nr. 1362) Sehr geehrte Kundin, sehr geehrter Kunde, ☊ Kính thưa quý khách hàng ☊ (Lektion 91, Nr. 1365) Bitte leiten Sie diese E-Mail nicht weiter. ☊ Yêu cầu không chuyển tiếp bức thư này. ☊ (Lektion 91, Nr. 1377) Bitte leiten Sie diese E-Mail an die Kollegen der Entwicklungsabteilung weiter. ☊ Anh / Chị vui lòng chuyển bức thư này đến nhân viên phòng phát triển. ☊ (Lektion 91, Nr. 1378) Ich möchte den E-Mail-Newsletter bitte abbestellen. ☊ Tôi muốn hủy đăng kí nhận thư quảng cáo. ☊ (Lektion 91, Nr. 1386) Bitte löschen Sie mich aus Ihrem Verteiler. ☊ Làm ơn xóa tên tôi khỏi danh sách gửi thư của quý vị. ☊ (Lektion 91, Nr. 1387) Ich muss meine E-Mails noch bearbeiten. ☊ Tôi còn phải giải quyết các Email. ☊ (Lektion 92, Nr. 1398) Soll ich dir die E-Mail weiterleiten? ☊ Có cần tôi chuyển bức thư này tới anh / chị không? ☊ (Lektion 92, Nr. 1400) Vielleicht hast du meine E-Mail nicht bekommen, weil sie als Spam eingestuft wurde. ☊ Có thể anh / chị không nhận được thư của tôi vì nó bị chuyển vào hòm thư rác. ☊ (Lektion 92, Nr. 1404) Bitte faxen Sie uns Ihren Auftrag zu. ☊ Xin gửi đặt hàng của quý khách qua fax cho chúng tôi. ☊ (Lektion 93, Nr. 1412) Die Übertragung war leider unvollständig. ☊ Đường truyền fax không ổn định. ☊ (Lektion 93, Nr. 1417) Bei der Übertragung ist ein Fehler aufgetreten. ☊ Đường truyền fax có vấn đề. ☊ (Lektion 93, Nr. 1418) Wie war Ihre Reise? Sind Sie gut angekommen? ☊ Chuyến đi của anh / chị thế nào? Anh / Chị đến nơi thuận lợi chứ? ☊ (Lektion 95, Nr. 1474) Hatten Sie einen angenehmen Flug? ☊ Chuyến bay của anh / chị đã tốt đẹp phải không? ☊ (Lektion 95, Nr. 1475) Das verstehe ich gut. Mir geht es genauso. ☊ Tôi hoàn toàn hiểu chuyện này. Tôi cũng nghĩ như vậy. ☊ (Lektion 95, Nr. 1490) Wer hat Ihnen das erzählt? ☊ Ai đã kể cho anh / chị chuyện này? ☊ (Lektion 95, Nr. 1491) Gute Reise! ☊ Chúc chuyến đi tốt đẹp. ☊ (Lektion 95, Nr. 1496) Das hört sich sehr interessant an! ☊ Chuyện này nghe có vẻ hay đấy. ☊ (Lektion 95, Nr. 1498) Welches Buch lesen Sie gerade? ☊ Anh / Chị đang đọc quyển sách gì? ☊ (Lektion 96, Nr. 1531) Haben Sie diesen Film schon gesehen? Er ist fantastisch! ☊ Anh / Chị đã xem phim này chưa? Bộ phim này thật tuyệt vời. ☊ (Lektion 96, Nr. 1533) Letzten Monat haben wir einen wundervollen Abend in der Oper verbracht: Auf dem Spielplan stand Nabucco von Guiseppe Verdi. ☊ Tháng trước chúng tôi đã có một buổi tối tuyệt vời tại nhà hát kịch Opera. Chương trình biểu diễn hôm đó là vở „Nabucco „ của Giuseppe Verdi. ☊ (Lektion 96, Nr. 1536) Leider muss ich unser Treffen am Freitag absagen. ☊ Rất tiếc tôi phải hủy cuộc gặp của chúng ta vào thứ sáu. ☊ (Lektion 97, Nr. 1561) Wir interessieren uns für Ihre neue Produktreihe. ☊ Chúng tôi rất quan tâm tới loạt sản phẩm mới của quý vị. ☊ (Lektion 98, Nr. 1565) Können Sie mir bitte ein Angebot basierend auf Preisen ab Werk machen? ☊ Anh / Chị có thể khuyến mại cho tôi theo giá xuất xưởng được không? ☊ (Lektion 98, Nr. 1567) Kannst du bitte 100 Kartons für den Versand bei diesem Hersteller bestellen? ☊ Anh / Chị có thể đặt 100 thùng các-tông cho việc vận chuyển tại nhà sản xuất này được không? ☊ (Lektion 98, Nr. 1568) Anbei finden Sie eine Liste mit unseren aktuellen Preisen. ☊ Tôi xin gửi quý khách bảng giá hiện thời của chúng tôi: ☊ (Lektion 98, Nr. 1571) Wenn Sie die doppelte Menge bestellen, erhalten Sie 30% Rabatt auf den Gesamtpreis. ☊ Nếu quý khách đặt hàng với số lượng gấp đôi, quý khách sẽ nhận được khuyến mại 30% cho tổng giá trị của đơn đặt hàng. ☊ (Lektion 98, Nr. 1572) Das Angebot gilt nur solange der Vorrat reicht. ☊ Chương trình khuyến mại với số lượng nhất định. ☊ (Lektion 98, Nr. 1573) Bei Zahlung innerhalb von 14 Tagen gewähren wir Ihnen 2% Skonto. ☊ Nếu thanh toán trong vòng 14 ngày chúng tôi sẽ khuyến mại 2% cho quý khách. ☊ (Lektion 98, Nr. 1574) Wir können die bestellte Ware voraussichtlich bis zum 15.06. liefern. ☊ Chúng tôi dự tính có thể chuyển hàng cho quý khách đến ngày 15.06. ☊ (Lektion 98, Nr. 1575) Ich kann Ihnen folgendes Angebot machen: ☊ Tôi có các đơn chào hàng cho quý khách như sau: ☊ (Lektion 98, Nr. 1576) Ich habe meinen Arbeitsaufwand berechnet und kann Ihnen folgendes Angebot machen: ☊ Sau khi tính toán mọi chi phí, tôi có các đơn chào hàng cho quý khách như sau: ☊ (Lektion 98, Nr. 1577) Ich würde mich freuen, wenn Sie mir den Zuschlag für dieses Angebot geben würden. ☊ Tôi sẽ rất vui mừng nếu quý khách có thể trả phần phụ trội cho đơn chào hàng này. ☊ (Lektion 98, Nr. 1578) Gewähren Sie Mengenrabatt? ☊ Qúy vị có giảm giá cho số lượng lớn không? ☊ (Lektion 98, Nr. 1579) Wann kann ich mit der Lieferung rechnen? ☊ Khi nào thì hàng được chuyển đến? ☊ (Lektion 98, Nr. 1585) Ihre Bestellung können wir zu diesen Bedingungen leider nicht annehmen. ☊ Rất tiếc chúng tôi không thể nhận đơn đặt hàng của quý vị với những điều kiện này được. ☊ (Lektion 98, Nr. 1588) Leider müssen Sie mit einer längeren Lieferzeit rechnen. ☊ Rất tiếc quý khách phải tính tới việc thời gian vận chuyển bị kéo dài thêm. ☊ (Lektion 98, Nr. 1594) Bitte stornieren Sie meine Bestellung mit der Bestellnummer AG2980. ☊ Anh / Chị làm ơn hủy đơn đặt hàng số AG2980 của tôi. ☊ (Lektion 98, Nr. 1595) Bitte entschuldigen Sie den Fehler. Wir werden die Ware noch heute an Sie verschicken. ☊ Xin lỗi quý khách vì sai sót này. Chúng tôi sẽ gửi hàng cho quý khách ngay trong ngày hôm nay. ☊ (Lektion 98, Nr. 1596) Leider kam Ihre Bestellung als unzustellbar an uns zurück. Bitte teilen Sie uns Ihre korrekte Lieferadresse mit. ☊ Rất tiếc hàng bị chuyển lại chỗ chúng tôi. Xin vui lòng thông báo cho chúng tôi địa chỉ giao hàng chính xác của quý khách. ☊ (Lektion 98, Nr. 1597) Dieser Service ist für Sie kostenlos. ☊ Đây là dịch vụ miễn phí cho quý khách. ☊ (Lektion 98, Nr. 1598) Vielen Dank für Ihre Bestellung. ☊ Xin cám ơn đơn đặt hàng của quý khách. ☊ (Lektion 98, Nr. 1599) Ihr Auftrag wird so schnell als möglich bearbeitet werden. ☊ Đơn đặt hàng của quý khách sẽ được giải quyết nhanh nhất có thể. ☊ (Lektion 98, Nr. 1600) Ihre Ware wird sofort nach Zahlungseingang an Sie versandt. ☊ Hàng sẽ được chuyển ngay đến quý khách sau khi tiền được trả. ☊ (Lektion 98, Nr. 1601) Sie werden Ihre Bestellung innerhalb von zwei Tagen erhalten. ☊ Quý khách sẽ nhận được hàng trong vòng hai ngày. ☊ (Lektion 98, Nr. 1602) Sie bekommen die bestellte Ware bis zum 15.02. geliefert. ☊ Hàng sẽ được chuyển đến chậm nhất là ngày 15.02. ☊ (Lektion 98, Nr. 1603) Ich danke Ihnen für eine schnelle Bearbeitung. ☊ Rất cám ơn quý vị về sự làm việc nhanh chóng. ☊ (Lektion 98, Nr. 1605) Die Ware bleibt bis zur vollständigen Zahlung unser Eigentum. ☊ Hàng vẫn thuộc về công ty chúng tôi cho đến khi thanh toán từ phía quý vị được hoàn tất. ☊ (Lektion 98, Nr. 1607) Ich bin mir nicht sicher, wie ich in diesem Fall entscheiden soll. Ist etwas Vergleichbares schon einmal vorgekommen? ☊ Tôi không biết nên quyết định thế nào trong trường hợp này. Đã có một trường hợp tương tự nào xảy ra chưa? ☊ (Lektion 99, Nr. 1618) Ich schreibe an einem Artikel über Russlands Außenpolitik. Man hat Sie mir als Experten zu diesem Thema empfohlen. ☊ Tôi đang viết một bài báo về chính sách đối ngoại của nước Nga. Tôi đã được giới thiệu rằng ông / bà là chuyên gia trong lĩnh vực này. ☊ (Lektion 99, Nr. 1621) Wurde in dieser Fachzeitschrift schon etwas zu unserem Thema veröffentlicht? ☊ Trong tạp chí chuyên ngành này có bài viết nào về đề tài của chúng ta không? ☊ (Lektion 99, Nr. 1628) Im Folgenden lesen Sie die Ergebnisse meiner Recherchen. ☊ Trong phần tiếp theo quý vị sẽ thấy kết quả tra cứu của tôi. ☊ (Lektion 99, Nr. 1631) Nach ausgiebigen Nachforschungen zu diesem Thema komme ich zu diesem Ergebnis: ☊ Sau những nghiên cứu chuyên sâu cho đề tài này tôi đi đến kết luận sau: ☊ (Lektion 99, Nr. 1632) Ich soll mehr Informationen über diesen Fall suchen, aber ich komme mit meiner Recherche nicht weiter. Hast du einen guten Rat für mich? ☊ Tôi rất cần thêm thông tin về trường hợp này nhưng không biết tiếp tục tra cứu thế nào? Anh / Chị có lời khuyên hữu ích nào không? ☊ (Lektion 99, Nr. 1638) Danke, dass Sie alle pünktlich gekommen sind. ☊ Cám ơn sự có mặt đúng giờ của quý vị. ☊ (Lektion 100, Nr. 1644) Die Tagesordnung finden Sie auf dem Zettel vor Ihnen. ☊ Tờ giấy trước mặt quý vị ghi chương trình dự thảo cuộc họp hôm nay. ☊ (Lektion 100, Nr. 1646) Ich habe euch zu dieser Besprechung eingeladen, weil wir ein dringendes Problem lösen müssen. ☊ Tôi mời quý vị tới dự buổi họp này vì chúng ta cần phải giải quyết một vấn đề cấp bách. ☊ (Lektion 100, Nr. 1648) Ich hoffe, dass Sie alle das Protokoll der letzten Sitzung nochmals durchgelesen haben. ☊ Tôi hi vọng quý vị đều đã đọc qua biên bản của cuộc họp lần trước. ☊ (Lektion 100, Nr. 1652) In meinem kurzen Referat möchte ich Ihnen einen Überblick über unsere aktuellen Projekte geben. ☊ Từ bản thuyết trình ngắn này, tôi muốn gửi đến quý vị một cái nhìn tổng quát về những dự án hiện nay của chúng ta. ☊ (Lektion 100, Nr. 1653) Ich möchte Ihnen das Problem mit Hilfe dieser Grafik veranschaulichen. ☊ Xin mời quý vị cùng theo dõi biểu đồ sau để hình dung rõ hơn về vấn đề. ☊ (Lektion 100, Nr. 1655) Haben Sie noch Fragen zu meinem Vortrag? ☊ Quý vị còn có câu hỏi nào về bài thuyết trình của tôi không? ☊ (Lektion 100, Nr. 1658) Was denken Sie darüber? ☊ Quý vị nghĩ sao về điều này? ☊ (Lektion 100, Nr. 1669) Um dieses Problem zu lösen, sehe ich zwei Möglichkeiten. ☊ Có hai khả năng để giải quyết vấn đề này. ☊ (Lektion 100, Nr. 1670) Sollen wir darüber abstimmen? ☊ Chúng ta có nên biểu quyết cho vấn đề này không? ☊ (Lektion 100, Nr. 1671) Das Formular können Sie hier herunterladen. ☊ Quý vị có thể tải bản khai ở đây. ☊ (Lektion 101, Nr. 1679) Haben Sie alle Formulare ausgefüllt? ☊ Quý vị đã điền hết bản khai chưa? ☊ (Lektion 101, Nr. 1680) Dieses Formular bekommen Sie von meiner Kollegin. Ihr Büro ist im 2. Stock. ☊ Quý vị có thể nhận được bản khai từ đồng nghiệp của tôi ở tầng hai. ☊ (Lektion 101, Nr. 1681) Dieses Problem muss schnell gelöst werden. ☊ Vấn đề này cần phải được giải quyết nhanh chóng. ☊ (Lektion 102, Nr. 1702) Dieser Auftrag stellt uns vor ein großes logistisches Problem. ☊ Đối với hợp đồng này thì việc vận chuyển là một vấn đề lớn. ☊ (Lektion 102, Nr. 1704) Wer ist dafür verantwortlich? ☊ Ai là người chịu trách nhiệm trong chuyện này? ☊ (Lektion 102, Nr. 1706) Kommen Sie in mein Büro und wir sprechen über dieses Problem. ☊ Mời anh / chị đến văn phòng của tôi để nói chuyện về vấn đề này. ☊ (Lektion 102, Nr. 1708) Wie wollen wir dieses Problem lösen? ☊ Chúng ta phải giải quyết vấn đề trên thế nào? ☊ (Lektion 102, Nr. 1709) Hast du eine Idee, wie wir dieses Problem lösen könnten? ☊ Theo anh / chị chúng ta phải giải quyết vấn đề này thế nào? ☊ (Lektion 102, Nr. 1711) Lassen Sie uns zusammenarbeiten und das Problem gemeinsam lösen. ☊ Chúng ta hãy cùng nhau bàn bạc để đưa ra cách giải quyết cho vấn đề này. ☊ (Lektion 102, Nr. 1714) Wir sollten nach der Ursache des Problems suchen. ☊ Chúng ta cần phải tìm ra nguyên nhân của vấn đề. ☊ (Lektion 102, Nr. 1722) Ich schlage vor, dieses große Problem in mehreren kleinen Schritten zu lösen. ☊ Tôi đề nghị chúng ta chia vấn đề lớn này thành nhiều bước nhỏ để giải quyết. ☊ (Lektion 102, Nr. 1725) Kannst du das bitte erledigen? ☊ Anh / Chị có thể giải quyết được việc này không? ☊ (Lektion 102, Nr. 1728) Ich werde mich darum kümmern. ☊ Tôi sẽ giải quyết việc này. ☊ (Lektion 102, Nr. 1729) Ich werde das erledigen. ☊ Tôi sẽ giải quyết việc này. ☊ (Lektion 102, Nr. 1730) Ein Praktikum bietet die Gelegenheit einen Beruf näher kennenzulernen. ☊ Khóa thực tập đem đến cơ hội làm quen với nghiệp vụ chuyên môn. ☊ (Lektion 103, Nr. 1732) Ich möchte meine Kenntnisse im Bereich Personalmanagement vertiefen. ☊ Tôi muốn có kiến thức chuyên sâu về lĩnh vực quản lý nhân sự. ☊ (Lektion 103, Nr. 1733) Ich hoffe, dass ich mein bisher theoretisch gelerntes Wissen in die Praxis umsetzen kann. ☊ Hy vọng tôi có thể áp dụng các kiến thức lý thuyết đã được học vào thực tế. ☊ (Lektion 103, Nr. 1742) Ich habe gelernt, wie man einen Vortrag sinnvoll strukturiert und interessant gestaltet. ☊ Tôi đã học được cách cấu trúc hợp lý và trình bày hấp dẫn một bài thuyết trình. ☊ (Lektion 103, Nr. 1757) Das Praktikum war eine tolle Erfahrung. ☊ Khóa thực tập là một kinh nghiệm tuyệt vời. ☊ (Lektion 103, Nr. 1766) Wir stellen ein: ☊ Chúng tôi tuyển: ☊ (Lektion 104, Nr. 1770) Sie sollten ein abgeschlossenes Hochschulstudium mit Schwerpunkt Wirtschaftswissenschaft vorweisen können. ☊ Anh / Chị cần phải chứng minh được việc tốt nghiệp đại học với chuyên ngành kinh tế. ☊ (Lektion 104, Nr. 1777) Ich habe Ihre Stellenanzeige in der Zeitung gelesen. ☊ Tôi đã đọc mục tuyển nhân viên của ông / bà trên báo. ☊ (Lektion 105, Nr. 1806) Ich habe Ihre Anzeige in einem Arbeitsmarkt-Portal im Internet gelesen. ☊ Tôi đã đọc mục tuyển nhân viên của ông / bà trên trang thị trường lao động trên Internet. ☊ (Lektion 105, Nr. 1807) Ich erfülle alle Anforderungen, die Sie in der Stellenbeschreibung an die Bewerber richten. ☊ Tôi đáp ứng các yêu cầu mà ông / bà đang cần tuyển. ☊ (Lektion 105, Nr. 1810) Ich möchte in die Praxis umsetzen, was ich bisher in der Theorie gelernt habe. ☊ Tôi muốn áp dụng các kiến thức lý thuyết đã học vào thực tế. ☊ (Lektion 105, Nr. 1816) Ich habe vier Jahre Wirtschaftswissenschaft studiert. ☊ Tôi đã học đại học chuyên ngành kinh tế bốn năm. ☊ (Lektion 106, Nr. 1846) Warum haben Sie diesen Schwerpunkt in Ihrem Studium gewählt? ☊ Vì sao anh / chị đã chọn chuyên ngành này? ☊ (Lektion 107, Nr. 1866) Ich habe mich für das Studium an der Fachhochschule entschieden, weil mir eine praxisnahe Ausbildung wichtig ist. ☊ Tôi đã quyết định học cao đẳng, vì đối với tôi đào tạo thực tiễn rất quan trọng. ☊ (Lektion 107, Nr. 1874) Warum möchten Sie die Firma wechseln? ☊ Vì sao anh / chị muốn chuyển công ty? ☊ (Lektion 107, Nr. 1885) Warum haben Sie nach zwei Jahren den Arbeitgeber gewechselt? ☊ Vì sao anh / chị đã chuyển chỗ làm sau hai năm? ☊ (Lektion 107, Nr. 1891) Was war die schwierigste Entscheidung, die Sie bisher treffen mussten? ☊ Quyết định khó khăn nhất mà anh / chị từng gặp phải là gì? ☊ (Lektion 107, Nr. 1894) Mein vorheriger Arbeitgeber musste Insolvenz anmelden und so wurde allen Angestellten gekündigt. ☊ Người tuyển dụng cũ của tôi bị phá sản và vì vậy tất cả nhân viên bị thôi việc. ☊ (Lektion 107, Nr. 1900) Während ich arbeitslos war, habe ich mich beruflich weitergebildet. ☊ Trong thời gian thất nghiệp tôi đã học thêm ngành chuyên môn. ☊ (Lektion 107, Nr. 1903) Ich bin es gewohnt mit verschiedenen Betriebssystemen zu arbeiten. Ich kann schnell umdenken. ☊ Tôi đã quen với các hệ thống chương trình khác nhau. Tôi có thể suy nghĩ nhanh. ☊ (Lektion 107, Nr. 1918) Von anderen Bewerbern unterscheidet mich, dass ich sowohl alle Qualifikationen mitbringe als auch schon mehrere Jahre Erfahrung in dieser Branche habe. ☊ Tôi khác biệt so với các người xin việc khác ở kinh nghiệm chuyên môn cũng như kinh nghiệm thực tiễn lâu năm trong lĩnh vực này. ☊ (Lektion 107, Nr. 1920) Würden Sie sich über Regeln hinwegsetzen, wenn es Ihnen einen persönlichen Vorteil bringt? ☊ Anh / Chị sẽ không tuân theo nội quy nếu nội quy đó không mang lại lợi ích phải không? ☊ (Lektion 108, Nr. 1921) Warum sollten wir uns für Sie entscheiden? ☊ Vì sao chúng tôi nên quyết định nhận anh / chị? ☊ (Lektion 108, Nr. 1945) Warum sollten wir Sie einstellen? ☊ Vì sao chúng tôi nên tuyển anh / chị? ☊ (Lektion 108, Nr. 1946) Warum wird diese Position ausgeschrieben? ☊ Vì sao vị trí này cần được tuyển? ☊ (Lektion 108, Nr. 1959) Ich möchte mich nach dem Stand des Bewerbungsverfahrens erkundigen. ☊ Tôi muốn hỏi về hiện trạng của quá trình tuyển dụng. ☊ (Lektion 109, Nr. 1975) Leider müssen wir Ihnen mitteilen, dass wir die Stelle bereits besetzt haben. ☊ Đáng tiếc chúng tôi phải thông báo với anh / chị rằng vị trí tuyển dụng đã có người. ☊ (Lektion 109, Nr. 1988) Leider haben wir uns für einen anderen Bewerber entschieden. ☊ Đáng tiếc chúng tôi đã quyết định chọn người khác. ☊ (Lektion 109, Nr. 1989) Kann ich bitte den Geschäftsführer sprechen? ☊ Tôi có thể nói chuyện với giám đốc công ty được không? ☊ (Lektion 110, Nr. 1993) Ich wurde in den Außendienst versetzt. ☊ Tôi được chuyển ra dịch vụ bên ngoài. ☊ (Lektion 110, Nr. 2009) Unser Verlag ist spezialisiert auf Kinderbücher. ☊ Nhà xuất bản của chúng tôi chuyên về sách thiếu nhi. ☊ (Lektion 110, Nr. 2011) Mein Unternehmen hat sich auf Dienstleistungen im Bereich der Telekommunikation spezialisiert. ☊ Công ty của tôi làm chuyên về dịch vụ trong ngành viễn thông. ☊ (Lektion 110, Nr. 2012) Ich werde die Kollegen aus der Marketingabteilung damit beauftragen. ☊ Tôi sẽ chuyển cho đồng nghiệp ở bộ phận marketing. ☊ (Lektion 110, Nr. 2014) Bitte vernichten Sie die alten Akten. ☊ Xin hãy hủy tập hồ sơ cũ. ☊ (Lektion 111, Nr. 2021) Um dieses Programm installieren zu können, müssen Sie zunächst unseren Lizenzbedingungen zustimmen. ☊ Để cài đặt chương trình này, anh / chị phải chấp thuận các điều kiện về bản quyền. ☊ (Lektion 112, Nr. 2041) Unsere Entwickler arbeiten an einer Lösung dieses Problems. ☊ Người lập trình của chúng tôi đang làm việc để giải quyết vấn đề này. ☊ (Lektion 113, Nr. 2071) Ich danke Ihnen für Ihr zahlreiches Erscheinen. ☊ Tôi cám ơn sự hiện diện đông đảo của quý vị. ☊ (Lektion 114, Nr. 2081) Danke, dass Sie alle heute hier sind. ☊ Cám ơn quý vị đã đến đây ngày hôm nay. ☊ (Lektion 114, Nr. 2082) Ich freue mich, auch den Vorstandsvorsitzenden zu diesem Vortrag begrüßen zu dürfen. ☊ Tôi rất vui có sự hiện diện của ngài chủ tịch hội đồng quản trị trong buổi diễn thuyết hôm nay. ☊ (Lektion 114, Nr. 2083) Ich danke Ihnen für die Einladung und freue mich heute zu Ihnen sprechen zu können. ☊ Tôi cám ơn về lời mời và rất vui được phép tiếp chuyện với quý vị hôm nay. ☊ (Lektion 114, Nr. 2084) Das Thema meines Vortrags lautet "10 Schritte zur erfolgreichen Existenzgründung". ☊ Chủ đề bài diễn thuyết của tôi là „ 10 bước để thành lập doanh nghiệp thành công“. ☊ (Lektion 114, Nr. 2086) Heute zeige ich Ihnen, wie Sie in 3 Monaten 400 neue Kunden gewinnen. ☊ Hôm nay tôi sẽ chỉ cho quý vị cách thu hút được 400 khách hàng mới trong vòng 3 tháng. ☊ (Lektion 114, Nr. 2087) Heute stelle ich Ihnen mein jüngstes Projekt vor. ☊ Hôm nay tôi xin giới thiệu với quý vị về dự án mới nhất của tôi. ☊ (Lektion 114, Nr. 2088) Heute möchte ich Ihnen die Verkaufszahlen des letzten Quartals vorstellen. ☊ Hôm nay tôi muốn được trình bày với quý vị doanh số bán hàng của quý vừa rồi. ☊ (Lektion 114, Nr. 2089) Heute darf ich Ihnen unsere Marketingstrategie für das kommende Jahr vorstellen. ☊ Hôm nay tôi xin phép được trình bày với quý vị chiến lược Marketing trong năm tới của chúng tôi. ☊ (Lektion 114, Nr. 2090) Willkommen zu unserer alljährlichen Produktpräsentation. ☊ Hân hạnh chào đón quý vị tới buổi giới thiệu sản phẩm thường niên của chúng tôi. ☊ (Lektion 114, Nr. 2091) Ich möchte Ihnen heute die neuen Produkte aus unserem Programm vorstellen. ☊ Hôm nay tôi muốn giới thiệu với quý vị những sản phẩm mới trong các mặt hàng của chúng tôi. ☊ (Lektion 114, Nr. 2092) Ich möchte Ihnen heute zeigen, wie wir dieses Problem lösen können. ☊ Hôm nay tôi muốn chỉ cho quý vị thấy cách chúng tôi giải quyết vấn đề này. ☊ (Lektion 114, Nr. 2093) Ich beginne nun mit meinem Vortrag – auch wenn noch nicht alle Kollegen da sind. ☊ Mặc dù không có mặt tất cả các đồng nghiệp ở đây, tôi vẫn xin phép được bắt đầu bài thuyết trình của mình. ☊ (Lektion 114, Nr. 2094) Mein Vortrag ist folgendermaßen aufgebaut: ☊ Bài thuyết trình của tôi được bố cục như sau: ☊ (Lektion 114, Nr. 2095) Ehe ich Ihnen die Details vorstelle, möchte ich Ihnen einen kurzen Überblick über die wesentlichen Punkte geben. ☊ Trước khi đi vào nội dung chi tiết, tôi muốn cung cấp cho quy vị một cái nhìn tổng quát về những điểm chính. ☊ (Lektion 114, Nr. 2096) Bitte schauen Sie sich zuerst dieses Video an. ☊ Trước tiên xin mời quý vị xem đoạn video này. ☊ (Lektion 114, Nr. 2097) Dieser kurze Film wird Ihnen unser neues Produkt vorstellen. ☊ Đoạn phim ngắn này sẽ giới thiệu tới quý vị về sản phẩm mới của chúng tôi. ☊ (Lektion 114, Nr. 2098) Im Anschluss an meinen Vortrag, freue ich mich auf Ihre Fragen. ☊ Ngay sau bài thuyết trình của mình, tôi rất vui khi nhận được các câu hỏi của quý vị. ☊ (Lektion 114, Nr. 2099) Bitte unterbrechen Sie mich, wenn Sie etwas nicht verstehen. ☊ Xin hãy ngắt lời tôi, nếu quý vị có điều gì chưa hiểu rõ. ☊ (Lektion 114, Nr. 2100) Bitte schauen Sie sich nun diese Grafik an hier: Deutlich können Sie erkennen, dass der Umsatz im Sommer eingebrochen ist. ☊ Bây giờ quý vị làm ơn hãy nhìn vào hình đồ thị này: quý vị có thể nhận thấy rõ doanh thu đã sụt giảm trong mùa hè. ☊ (Lektion 114, Nr. 2102) Auf dieser Folie zeige ich Ihnen das Ergebnis meiner Analyse. ☊ Trong trang này tôi sẽ cho quý vị thấy kết quả phân tích của tôi. ☊ (Lektion 114, Nr. 2104) In diesem Balkendiagramm sehen Sie den Umsatz unserer Filialen in Südamerika. Jeder der Balken steht dabei für ein Land. ☊ Trong biểu đồ cột này quý vị nhìn thấy số doanh thu của các chi nhánh của chúng tôi ở khu vực Nam Mỹ. Mỗi một cột biểu tượng cho một nước. ☊ (Lektion 114, Nr. 2106) In dieser Abbildung habe ich den Prozess systematisch dargestellt. ☊ Trong hình vẽ này tôi đã phác họa lại quy trình hoạt động một cách hệ thống. ☊ (Lektion 114, Nr. 2107) Diesen Zahlen können Sie ganz deutlich den Trend zum Kauf hochwertiger Produkte ablesen. ☊ Với những con số này quý vị có thể nhận thấy rõ xu hướng mua các sản phẩm cao cấp. ☊ (Lektion 114, Nr. 2108) Wie würden Sie das entscheiden? ☊ Quý vị sẽ quyết định thế nào trong việc này? ☊ (Lektion 114, Nr. 2109) Haben Sie noch Fragen hierzu? ☊ Quý vị có còn câu hỏi nào nữa không? ☊ (Lektion 114, Nr. 2110) Bitte merken Sie sich Ihre Frage. Ich möchte sie gerne nach meiner Präsentation beantworten. ☊ Xin quý vị hãy ghi nhớ câu hỏi của mình. Tôi sẽ trả lời sau bài giới thiệu của mình. ☊ (Lektion 114, Nr. 2112) Vielen Dank für's Zuhören. ☊ Chân thành cám ơn sự lắng nghe (của quý vị). ☊ (Lektion 114, Nr. 2115) Ich bin nun am Ende meiner Präsentation angelangt. ☊ Đây là phần cuối bài diễn thuyết của tôi. ☊ (Lektion 114, Nr. 2116) Ich bedanke mich für Ihre Aufmerksamkeit. ☊ Tôi chân thành cám ơn sự quan tâm theo dõi của quý vị. ☊ (Lektion 114, Nr. 2117) Ich freue mich jetzt auf Ihre Fragen. ☊ Bây giờ tôi rất vui được nhận các câu hỏi của quý vị. ☊ (Lektion 114, Nr. 2118) Am Tisch neben der Tür finden Sie den Ausdruck der Zusammenfassung meiner Präsentation. Das Dokument können Sie sich gerne mitnehmen. ☊ Trên bàn bên cạnh cửa, quý vị sẽ nhìn thấy bản in tóm tắt bài diễn thuyết của tôi. Tài liệu này quý vị có thể lấy theo ý muốn. ☊ (Lektion 114, Nr. 2119) Ich fand Ihre Präsentation sehr interessant. ☊ Tôi thấy bài thuyết trình của anh / chị / ông / bà rất thú vị. ☊ (Lektion 114, Nr. 2120) Vielen Dank – auch im Namen aller Kollegen und Kolleginnen – für diese interessante Präsentation. ☊ Thay mặt tất cả các đồng nghiệp xin chân thành cám ơn bài diễn thuyết rất thú vị này. ☊ (Lektion 114, Nr. 2121) Ich habe den roten Faden verloren. ☊ Tôi không nắm được ý chính (của bài diễn thuyết). ☊ (Lektion 114, Nr. 2123) Darüber sollten wir abstimmen. ☊ Về vấn đề này chúng ta nên biểu quyết. ☊ (Lektion 115, Nr. 2129) Ich bin der Meinung, dass wir das Problem schnell lösen müssen. ☊ Theo tôi chúng ta phải giải quyết nhanh vấn đề này. ☊ (Lektion 115, Nr. 2135) Bitte unterbrechen Sie mich nicht. ☊ Xin quý vị đừng ngắt lời tôi. ☊ (Lektion 115, Nr. 2142) Das ist die Ursache des Problems. ☊ Đây chính là nguyên nhân của vấn đề. ☊ (Lektion 115, Nr. 2143) Mit dieser Lösung bin ich einverstanden. ☊ Với cách giải quyết này tôi hoàn toàn đồng ý. ☊ (Lektion 115, Nr. 2153) Was ist die Ursache des Problems? ☊ Điều gì là nguyên nhân của vấn đề này? ☊ (Lektion 115, Nr. 2163) Das Projekt ist genehmigt. ☊ Dự án đã được phê duyệt. ☊ (Lektion 116, Nr. 2174) Kannst du dich bitte darum kümmern? ☊ Anh / Chị có thể giải quyết việc này được không? ☊ (Lektion 116, Nr. 2195) Bitte informieren Sie die Kollegen über alles, was wir heute besprechen. ☊ Xin quý vị hãy thông báo cho các đồng nghiệp về những điều chúng ta thảo luận hôm nay. ☊ (Lektion 116, Nr. 2196) Ich werde dieses Problem lösen. ☊ Tôi sẽ giải quyết vấn đề này. ☊ (Lektion 116, Nr. 2198) Das ist eine Lösung, von der alle Parteien profitieren. ☊ Đây là hướng giải quyết mà tất cả các bên đều có lợi. ☊ (Lektion 117, Nr. 2203) Ich weiß, wie wir dieses Problem lösen können. ☊ Tôi biết cách chúng ta có thể giải quyết được vấn đề này. ☊ (Lektion 117, Nr. 2208) Darüber muss ich nachdenken. ☊ Về điều đó tôi phải suy nghĩ kỹ. ☊ (Lektion 117, Nr. 2209) Darüber sollten wir abstimmen. ☊ Điều đó chúng ta phải biểu quyết. ☊ (Lektion 117, Nr. 2215) Dieses Problem muss noch gelöst werden. ☊ Vấn đề này phải được giải quyết. ☊ (Lektion 117, Nr. 2218) Das Problem haben Sie nicht optimal gelöst. ☊ Anh / Chị đã không giải quyết vấn đề hợp lý. ☊ (Lektion 117, Nr. 2228) Kann ich Ihnen helfen? ☊ Tôi có thể giúp gì cho quý khách? ☊ (Lektion 118, Nr. 2240) Kann ich Ihnen etwas zeigen? ☊ Tôi có thể chỉ cho quý khách cái này được không? ☊ (Lektion 118, Nr. 2241) Interessieren Sie sich für ein spezielles Produkt? ☊ Quý khách có quan tâm tới một sản phẩm đặc biệt nào không? ☊ (Lektion 118, Nr. 2242) Kennen Sie dieses Produkt schon? ☊ Quý khách đã biết sản phẩm này chưa? ☊ (Lektion 118, Nr. 2243) Haben Sie von unserem Angebot gehört? ☊ Quý khách đã nghe nói tới sản phẩm của chúng tôi chưa? ☊ (Lektion 118, Nr. 2244) Dieses Produkt ist im Angebot: Es kostet jetzt nur noch die Hälfte. ☊ Sản phẩm này đang có khuyến mại, giá bán còn một nửa so với giá bán bình thường. ☊ (Lektion 118, Nr. 2250) Das ist ein Sonderangebot. ☊ Đây là một chương trình khuyến mại đặc biệt. ☊ (Lektion 118, Nr. 2251) Das können Sie nur hier kaufen. ☊ Quý khách chỉ có thể mua sản phẩm này ở đây. ☊ (Lektion 118, Nr. 2256) Ich gebe Ihnen 20 Prozent Rabatt. ☊ Tôi giảm giá 20 phần trăm cho quý khách. ☊ (Lektion 118, Nr. 2259) Das ist ein Einzelstück. ☊ Đây là chiếc duy nhất. ☊ (Lektion 118, Nr. 2264) Das können Sie ganz vielseitig benutzen. ☊ Cái này quý khách có thể sử dụng cho nhiều mục đích khác nhau. ☊ (Lektion 118, Nr. 2270) Das Produkt ist original verpackt. ☊ Sản phẩm này vẫn còn nguyên hộp. ☊ (Lektion 118, Nr. 2273) Ich habe eine Frage zu Ihrem Produkt. ☊ Tôi có câu hỏi về sản phẩm của quý vị. ☊ (Lektion 119, Nr. 2276) Ich bin mit Ihrer Leistung nicht zufrieden. ☊ Tôi không hài lòng với công việc của quý vị. ☊ (Lektion 119, Nr. 2279) Wie kann ich Ihnen helfen? ☊ Tôi có thể giúp gì cho quý khách? ☊ (Lektion 119, Nr. 2280) Vielen Dank für Ihre Anfrage. ☊ Xin cám ơn sự quan tâm của quý khách. ☊ (Lektion 119, Nr. 2281) Bitte probieren Sie, das Gerät aus- und wieder einzuschalten. ☊ Xin quý khách hãy thử tắt rồi bật lại máy. ☊ (Lektion 119, Nr. 2282) Ich werde Ihnen einen Techniker schicken. ☊ Tôi sẽ gửi một chuyên viên kỹ thuật tới chỗ quý khách. ☊ (Lektion 119, Nr. 2284) In diesem Fall kann ich Ihnen leider nicht weiterhelfen. ☊ Trong trường hợp này tôi rất tiếc không thể giúp được gì cho quý khách. ☊ (Lektion 119, Nr. 2285) Ich werde Ihr Problem gerne an den zuständigen Kollegen weitergeben. ☊ Tôi sẽ chuyển vấn đề của quý khách sang cho đồng nghiệp có trách nhiệm. ☊ (Lektion 119, Nr. 2287) Da kann Ihnen mein Kollege helfen. ☊ Đồng nghiệp của tôi có thể giúp quý khách điều này được. ☊ (Lektion 119, Nr. 2288) Bitte schicken Sie das Produkt an uns zurück: Wir werden es umtauschen. ☊ Quý khách làm ơn hãy gửi lại sản phẩm này cho chúng tôi: chúng tôi sẽ đổi sản phẩm khác. ☊ (Lektion 119, Nr. 2289) Wir schicken Ihnen Ersatzteile ☊ Chúng tôi sẽ gửi cho quý khách chi tiết thay thế. ☊ (Lektion 119, Nr. 2290) Bitte wenden Sie sich an unsere telefonische Beratung. ☊ Quý khách làm ơn hãy liên hệ qua điện thoại với tư vấn khách hàng ☊ (Lektion 119, Nr. 2291) Bitte schildern Sie mir das Problem im Detail. ☊ Xin quý khách hãy miêu tả lại vấn đề một cách cụ thể. ☊ (Lektion 119, Nr. 2292) Ich verstehe nicht ganz, wo Ihr Problem liegt. ☊ Tôi vẫn chưa hiểu rõ vấn đề của quý khách là ở đâu. ☊ (Lektion 119, Nr. 2293) Diese Messe richtet sich an Experten aus der ganzen Welt. ☊ Hội chợ này hướng đến các chuyên gia từ khắp nơi trên thế giới. ☊ (Lektion 120, Nr. 2298) Hier treffen sich die Fachleute. ☊ Các chuyên gia sẽ hội tụ tại đây. ☊ (Lektion 120, Nr. 2299) Wir möchten in den Katalog der Messe aufgenommen werden. ☊ Chúng tôi muốn được có tên trong quyển giới thiệu / quyển catalog của hội chợ. ☊ (Lektion 120, Nr. 2307) Besuchen Sie uns an Stand 14! ☊ Quý khách hãy đến thăm chúng tôi tại gian hàng số 14. ☊ (Lektion 121, Nr. 2325) Sie finden uns in Halle 9 an Stand 12 / 07. ☊ Quý khách sẽ tìm thấy chúng tôi tại khu số 9 gian hàng 12/07. ☊ (Lektion 121, Nr. 2326) Kann ich Ihnen helfen? ☊ Tôi có thể giúp gì cho quý vị? ☊ (Lektion 121, Nr. 2327) Darf ich Ihnen etwas zeigen? ☊ Tôi có thể chỉ cho quý khách xem cái này được không? ☊ (Lektion 121, Nr. 2329) Kennen Sie unser neues Produkt schon? ☊ Quý vị đã biết đến sản phẩm mới của chúng tôi chưa? ☊ (Lektion 121, Nr. 2331) Möchten Sie unser neues Produkt testen? ☊ Quý vị có muốn dùng thử sản phẩm của chúng tôi không? ☊ (Lektion 121, Nr. 2332) Möchten Sie unseren Katalog mitnehmen? ☊ Quý vị có muốn lấy quyển giới thiệu sản phẩm của chúng tôi không? ☊ (Lektion 121, Nr. 2333) Darf ich Ihnen unsere Preisliste geben? ☊ Tôi có thể đưa cho quý khách bảng giá của chúng tôi được không? ☊ (Lektion 121, Nr. 2334) Dürfen wir Ihnen Informationsmaterial zuschicken? ☊ Chúng tôi có thể gửi đến cho quý khách các tài liệu thông tin được không? ☊ (Lektion 121, Nr. 2335) Ich interessiere mich für Ihr neues Produkt. ☊ Tôi rất quan tâm tới sản phẩm mới của quý vị. ☊ (Lektion 121, Nr. 2336) Ich interessiere mich für Ihre neue Software. ☊ Tôi rất quan tâm tới phần mềm mới của quý vị. ☊ (Lektion 121, Nr. 2337) Haben Sie ein Test-Exemplar? ☊ Quý vị có mẫu thử không? ☊ (Lektion 121, Nr. 2339) Haben Sie einen Prospekt? ☊ Quý vị có tờ quảng cáo không? ☊ (Lektion 121, Nr. 2340) Ich werde mich bei Ihnen melden. ☊ Tôi sẽ liên lạc với quý vị. ☊ (Lektion 121, Nr. 2346) Dürfen wir Ihnen unseren Newsletter zuschicken? ☊ Chúng tôi có thể gửi đến cho quý khách các bản thông tin mới được không? ☊ (Lektion 121, Nr. 2347) Darf ich eines Ihrer Werbegeschenke nehmen? ☊ Tôi có thể lấy một trong những món quà quảng cáo của quý vị được không? ☊ (Lektion 121, Nr. 2348) Wenn ich gleich heute bei Ihnen bestelle, bekomme ich einen Messerabatt? ☊ Nếu đặt hàng tại hội chợ hôm nay, tôi sẽ nhận được khuyến mại phải không? ☊ (Lektion 121, Nr. 2349) Das ist unser Angebot für diese Messe. ☊ Đây là khuyến mại của chúng tôi tại hội chợ này. ☊ (Lektion 121, Nr. 2350) Das können Sie nur hier auf der Messe kaufen. ☊ Quý vị chỉ có thể mua nó ngay ở hội chợ này. ☊ (Lektion 121, Nr. 2352) Beteiligen Sie sich an dieser Fachtagung! ☊ Xin hãy tham gia buổi hội nghị chuyên ngành! ☊ (Lektion 122, Nr. 2353) Möchten Sie an dieser Konferenz teilnehmen? ☊ Quý vị có muốn tham gia hội nghị này không? ☊ (Lektion 122, Nr. 2355) Wir freuen uns, Sie zu unser Tagung begrüßen zu dürfen. ☊ Chúng tôi rất vui nếu quý vị tham buổi hội nghị. ☊ (Lektion 122, Nr. 2356) Reichen Sie Ihre Rede bis zum 15.02. bei der Jury ein. ☊ Xin quý vị hãy gửi bài phát biểu của mình tới hội đồng giám khảo đến ngày 15.2. ☊ (Lektion 122, Nr. 2357) Diese Tagung lädt Experten aus dem Bereich Metallverarbeitung ein, ihr Wissen auszutauschen. ☊ Hội nghị này sẽ mời các chuyên gia từ lĩnh vực xử lý kim loại đến để trao đổi kiến thức. ☊ (Lektion 122, Nr. 2361) Nehmen Sie auch an dieser Tagung teil? ☊ Quý vị cũng tham dự cuộc hội thảo này phải không? ☊ (Lektion 122, Nr. 2364) Ich halte einen Vortrag auf dieser Konferenz. ☊ Tôi sẽ có một bài thuyết trình tại cuộc hội thảo này. ☊ (Lektion 122, Nr. 2365) Das Programm umfasst 35 Vorträge zu wissenschaftlichen Themen. ☊ Chương trình gồm 35 bài thuyết trình về các chủ đề khoa học. ☊ (Lektion 122, Nr. 2369) Ich bin hier, um meine Kontakte zu pflegen. ☊ Tôi có mặt ở đây để duy trì các mối quan hệ. ☊ (Lektion 122, Nr. 2371) Schön, Sie wiederzusehen. ☊ Rất vui được gặp lại anh / chị / ông / bà /quý vị. ☊ (Lektion 122, Nr. 2372) Bitte buchen Sie mir einen Flug nach Dubai. ☊ Làm ơn đặt cho tôi một chuyến bay tới Dubai. ☊ (Lektion 123, Nr. 2373) Für die Reise nach China brauche ich ein Visum. ☊ Tôi cần có thị thực cho chuyến đi sang Trung Quốc. ☊ (Lektion 123, Nr. 2380) Mein Kollege ist in dieser Woche unterwegs. Sie erreichen ihn nur per E-Mail. ☊ Đồng nghiệp của tôi tuần này đi vắng. Anh/Chị/Quý vị chỉ có thể liên lạc với anh ấy qua email. ☊ (Lektion 123, Nr. 2384) Mein Rückflug wurde gestrichen. Bitte buchen Sie meinen Flug um. ☊ Chuyến bay về của tôi bị hủy. Xin hãy đổi chuyến khác cho tôi. ☊ (Lektion 123, Nr. 2395) Können Sie bitte meinen Rückflug umbuchen. ☊ Anh / Chị có thể đổi chuyến bay về cho tôi được không? ☊ (Lektion 123, Nr. 2398) Unsere Firma feiert 20jähriges Jubiläum und wir möchten Sie als gute Kunden gerne dazu einladen. ☊ Công ty chúng tôi kỷ niệm 20 năm thành lập và chúng tôi rất muốn mời quý vị với tư cách là một khách hàng quan trọng tới cùng tham gia. ☊ (Lektion 124, Nr. 2412) Unsere Firma lädt Sie und Ihre Begleitung zu einem Abendessen ein. ☊ Công ty chúng tôi xin mời quý vị và người tháp tùng tới dùng bữa ăn tối. ☊ (Lektion 124, Nr. 2413) Wir hätten gerne die Speisekarte. ☊ Chúng tôi muốn có quyển thực đơn. ☊ (Lektion 124, Nr. 2421) Ich habe ein Problem mit Ihrem Produkt. ☊ Tôi có một vấn đề với sản phẩm của quý vị. ☊ (Lektion 125, Nr. 2468) Ich schreibe Ihnen, weil ich von Ihrem Service sehr enttäuscht bin. ☊ Tôi viết thư này vì tôi rất thất vọng về dịch vụ của quý vị. ☊ (Lektion 125, Nr. 2469) Ich bin von der Qualität Ihrer Produkte schwer enttäuscht. ☊ Tôi đặc biệt thất vọng về chất lượng sản phẩm của quý vị. ☊ (Lektion 125, Nr. 2470) Das Produkt wurde in der falschen Farbe geliefert. ☊ Sản phẩm được chuyển đến không đúng màu. ☊ (Lektion 125, Nr. 2475) Das Produkt war schlecht verpackt und wurde beim Transport beschädigt. ☊ Sản phẩm được đóng không cẩn thận và bị hỏng trong quá trình vận chuyển. ☊ (Lektion 125, Nr. 2478) Beim Öffnen des Pakets musste ich leider feststellen, dass Teile der Lieferung fehlen. ☊ Khi mở kiện hàng, rất tiếc tôi phải nói rằng hàng chuyển đến bị thiếu nhiều phần. ☊ (Lektion 125, Nr. 2481) Sie haben zu viel berechnet. ☊ Quý vị đã tính lên quá nhiều. ☊ (Lektion 125, Nr. 2485) Sie haben die falschen Waren berechnet. ☊ Quý vị đã tính sai hàng hóa. ☊ (Lektion 125, Nr. 2486) Wir warten immer noch auf Ihre Lieferung. ☊ Chúng tôi vẫn chờ giao hàng của quý vị. ☊ (Lektion 125, Nr. 2488) Sollte sich Ihre Lieferung weiter verzögern, werden wir unsere Bestellung stornieren. ☊ Nếu việc vận chuyển tiếp tục bị chậm, chúng tôi sẽ hủy đơn đặt hàng. ☊ (Lektion 125, Nr. 2494) Wir werden diesen Fall unserem Anwalt übergeben. ☊ Chúng tôi sẽ chuyển trường hợp này cho luật sư của chúng tôi. ☊ (Lektion 125, Nr. 2496) Bitte überprüfen Sie das Problem. ☊ Xin quý vị hãy kiểm tra lại vấn đề này. ☊ (Lektion 125, Nr. 2497) Bitte helfen Sie uns das Problem schnell zu lösen. ☊ Xin quý vị hãy giúp chúng tôi nhanh chóng giải quyết vấn đề này. ☊ (Lektion 125, Nr. 2498) Bitte entschuldigen Sie das. ☊ Xin lỗi quý vị về việc này. ☊ (Lektion 125, Nr. 2500) Bitte entschuldigen Sie unseren Fehler. ☊ Xin lỗi quý vị về sai sót của chúng tôi. ☊ (Lektion 125, Nr. 2501) Bitte schildern Sie uns das Problem im Detail. ☊ Quý vị làm ơn miêu tả cho chúng tôi cụ thể vấn đề. ☊ (Lektion 125, Nr. 2507) Wir werden Ihnen heute Ersatz schicken. ☊ Chúng tôi sẽ gửi hàng thay thế cho quý vị hôm nay. ☊ (Lektion 125, Nr. 2512) Danke, dass Sie uns auf diesen Fehler aufmerksam gemacht haben. ☊ Cám ơn quý vị đã chỉ ra sự sai sót cho chúng tôi. ☊ (Lektion 125, Nr. 2513) Wir versuchen Ihnen so schnell als möglich zu helfen. ☊ Chúng tôi cố gắng hỗ trợ quý khách nhanh nhất như có thể. ☊ (Lektion 125, Nr. 2518) Wir haben Ihnen die bestellte Ware am 15.02. zugeschickt. ☊ Chúng tôi đã gửi cho ông / bà / quý vị số hàng hóa được đặt vào ngày 15.02. ☊ (Lektion 126, Nr. 2526) Wir möchten Sie daran erinnern, dass Sie Ihre Rechnung mit der Nummer 01546 noch nicht bezahlt haben. ☊ Chúng tôi muốn nhắc ông/ bà / quý vị rằng ông / bà / quý vị vẫn chưa thanh toán hóa đơn số 01546. ☊ (Lektion 126, Nr. 2528) Sie haben Ihre Rechnung (Nr. 01546) bis heute nicht bezahlt. ☊ Ông / Bà / Quý vị cho đến hôm nay vẫn chưa thanh toán hóa đơn (số 01546). ☊ (Lektion 126, Nr. 2529) Leider konnten wir bisher keinen Eingang auf unserem Konto feststellen. ☊ Rất tiếc cho tới thời điểm này tài khoản chúng tôi vẫn chưa nhận được tiền của ông / bà / quý vị. ☊ (Lektion 126, Nr. 2530) Wir warten immer noch auf Ihre Zahlung. ☊ Chúng tôi vẫn đang chờ sự thanh toán của ông / bà / quý vị. ☊ (Lektion 126, Nr. 2531) Wir fordern Sie auf den Betrag umgehend zu bezahlen. ☊ Chúng tôi yêu cầu ông / bà / quý vị thanh toán ngay số tiền. ☊ (Lektion 126, Nr. 2533) Wir bitten Sie die Zahlung in Höhe von 400.- Euro bis spätestens zum 01.03. nachzuholen. ☊ Chúng tôi đề nghị ông / bà / quý vị thanh toán số tiền 400 Euro chậm nhất đến ngày 01.03. ☊ (Lektion 126, Nr. 2534) Wir bitten Sie den Betrag umgehend zu überweisen. ☊ Chúng tôi đề nghị ông / bà / quý vị chuyển khoản ngay số tiền cho chúng tôi. ☊ (Lektion 126, Nr. 2535) Wir bitten höflich darum, den Betrag bis zum 15.05. auf unser Konto zu überweisen. ☊ Chúng tôi đề nghị ông / bà / quý vị hãy chuyển số tiền chậm nhất đến ngày 15.05. vào tài khoản của chúng tôi. ☊ (Lektion 126, Nr. 2536) Ich muss Sie nochmals um die Zahlung der Rechnung bitten. ☊ Một lần nữa tôi xin yêu cầu ông /bà / quý vị thanh toán số tiền. ☊ (Lektion 126, Nr. 2537) Sollten Sie den Betrag bereits bezahlt haben, so danken wir Ihnen und bitten Sie dieses Schreiben als gegenstandslos zu betrachten. ☊ Nếu ông / bà /quý vị đã thanh toán số tiền rồi, chúng tôi xin cám ơn và đề nghị ông / bà /quý vị không phải để tâm đến bức thư này. ☊ (Lektion 126, Nr. 2538) Leider haben Sie auf unsere 1. Mahnung nicht reagiert. ☊ Rất tiếc là ông / bà / quý vị đã không phản hồi lá thư nhắc nhở đầu tiên của chúng tôi. ☊ (Lektion 126, Nr. 2539) Wir erwarten Ihre Zahlung innerhalb von 10 Tagen. ☊ Chúng tôi chờ đợi sự thanh toán của ông / bà / quý vị trong vòng 10 ngày tới. ☊ (Lektion 126, Nr. 2540) Wenn Sie den Rechnungsbetrag nicht innerhalb der nächsten 10 Tage an uns überweisen, müssen wir unsere Forderung gerichtlich geltend machen. ☊ Nếu ông / bà / quý vị không chuyển khoản cho chúng tôi số tiền trong vòng 10 ngày tới, chúng tôi buộc phải nhờ đến sự can thiệp của luật pháp. ☊ (Lektion 126, Nr. 2542) Wir werden diesen Fall unserer Rechtsabteilung übergeben. ☊ Chúng tôi sẽ chuyển trường hợp này cho phòng pháp lý của chúng tôi ☊ (Lektion 126, Nr. 2544) Da Sie die letzte Rechnung erst nach der 2. Mahnung bezahlt haben, werden wir keine weiteren Bestellungen von Ihnen annehmen. ☊ Vì ông / bà / quý vị chỉ thanh toán hóa đơn lần trước sau thư nhắc nhở lần hai, do vậy chúng tôi sẽ không nhận các đơn đặt hàng tiếp theo của ông / bà / quý vị. ☊ (Lektion 126, Nr. 2545) Wir werden den Betrag sofort überweisen. ☊ Chúng tôi sẽ chuyển khoản số tiền ngay. ☊ (Lektion 126, Nr. 2548) Wir schicken Ihnen heute einen Scheck. ☊ Hôm nay chúng tôi sẽ gửi cho quý vị một tấm séc. ☊ (Lektion 126, Nr. 2549) Wir werden bei unserer Bank nachfragen, was passiert ist. ☊ Chúng tôi sẽ hỏi lại ngân hàng của chúng tôi chuyện gì đã xảy ra. ☊ (Lektion 126, Nr. 2551) Unsere Zahlung an Sie wurde wieder zurückgebucht. ☊ Số tiền thanh toán của chúng tôi gửi đến quý vị bị chuyển ngược lại. ☊ (Lektion 126, Nr. 2553) Bitte schreiben Sie uns Ihre Kontodaten auf. ☊ Xin quý vị hãy viết cho chúng tôi thông tin tài khoản của quý vị. ☊ (Lektion 126, Nr. 2554) 128
My favorite sport is skiing. ☊ Môn thể thao ưa thích của tôi là trượt tuyết? ☊ 157
I'm working. I'm not watching TV. ☊ Tôi đang làm việc. Tôi không xem vô tuyến. ☊ 168
EN I'm not watching TV. ☊ Tôi đang không xem vô tuyến. ☊ 183
She's watching TV. ☊ Cô ấy đang xem vô tuyến. ☊ 191
It isn't snowing. ☊ Trời đang không có tuyết. ☊ 221
Are you watching TV? ☊ Cậu đang xem vô tuyến à? ☊ 241
Are your parents watching TV? ☊ Bố mẹ cậu đang xem vô tuyến à? ☊ 245
Are you watching TV? ☊ Cậu đang xem vô tuyến à? ☊ 280
I sometimes walk to work, but not often. ☊ Thỉnh thoảng tôi đi bộ đi làm, nhưng không thường xuyên. ☊ 302
We're good friends. I like her and she likes me. ☊ Chúng tôi là bạn tốt. Tôi quý cô ấy và cô ấy quý tôi. ☊ 309
He never watches TV. ☊ Anh ấy không xem vô tuyến bao giờ. ☊ 312
I usually watch TV in the evening. ☊ Tôi thường xem vô tuyến vào buổi tối. ☊ 323
We don't watch TV very often. ☊ Chúng tôi không xem vô tuyến thường xuyên. ☊ 325
It doesn't rain very often. ☊ Trời không mưa thường xuyên lắm. ☊ 332
Sometimes he's late, but not often. ☊ Thỉnh thoảng anh ấy có đi muộn, nhưng không thường xuyên. ☊ 334
I don't do it very often. ☊ Tôi không làm thế thường xuyên lắm. ☊ 347
They don't like boxing. ☊ Họ không thích quyền Anh. ☊ 353
I never watch TV. ☊ Tôi không bao giờ xem vô tuyến. ☊ 354
I don't watch TV very often. ☊ Tôi không xem vô tuyến thường xuyên lắm. ☊ 355
I don't like to go to bars very often. ☊ Tôi không đi bar thường xuyên lắm. ☊ 360
He has a car, but he doesn't use it very often. ☊ Anh ấy có xe hơi nhưng anh ấy không dùng nó thường xuyên. ☊ 365
He lives near us, but we don't see him very often. ☊ Anh ấy sống gần chúng tôi nhưng chúng tôi không gặp anh ấy thường xuyên lắm. ☊ 369
She's a very quiet person. She doesn't talk very much. ☊ Cô ấy là một người rất trầm lặng. Cô ấy không nói chuyện nhiều lắm. ☊ 401
How often do you watch TV? ☊ Cậu xem vô tuyến bao lâu một lần? ☊ 409
How often does it snow here? ☊ Ở đây bao lâu tuyết rơi một lần? ☊ 413
Do you watch TV a lot? — No, I don't. ☊ Cậu có xem vô tuyến nhiều không? - Không. ☊ 415
Do you ever ride a bicycle? — Not usually. ☊ Cậu đã đi xe đạp bao giờ chưa? - Không thường xuyên. ☊ 418
Zhirong's watching television. ☊ Chí Vinh đang xem vô tuyến. ☊ 429
You can turn o the TV. I'm not watching it. ☊ Cậu có thể tắt vô tuyến. Tôi không xem nó. ☊ 434
I don't watch TV very often. ☊ Tôi không xem vô tuyến thường xuyên lắm. ☊ 441
It depends on you. ☊ Nó tuỳ thuộc ở cậu. ☊ 448
Do you forget the answer? ☊ Cậu có quyên câu trả lời không? ☊ 468
He's a good tennis player, but he doesn't play very often. ☊ Anh ấy là một tay vợt giỏi nhưng anh ấy không chơi thường xuyên lắm. ☊ 470
I don't watch TV very often. ☊ Tôi không xem vô tuyến thường xuyên lắm. ☊ 521
Fahim isn't happy. He's got a lot of problems. ☊ Fahim không hạnh phúc. Anh ấy có nhiều chuyện. ☊ 523
What's wrong? — I've got something in my eye. ☊ Có chuyện gì vậy? - Tôi bị cái gì đó chui vào mắt. ☊ 529
Everybody likes him. He's got a lot of friends. ☊ Mọi người quý anh ấy. Anh ấy có rất nhiều bạn. ☊ 545
We were hungry after the trip, but we weren't tired. ☊ Chúng tôi thấy đói sau chuyến đi, nhưng chúng tôi không thấy mệt. ☊ 578
We danced a lot and talked to a lot of people. ☊ Chúng tôi nhảy nhiều và nói chuyện với nhiều người. ☊ 596
I spoke with him yesterday on the phone. ☊ Tôi đã nói chuyện với anh ấy hôm qua qua điện thoại. ☊ 601
Then she had breakfast at an airport cafe and waited for her ight. ☊ Rồi cô ấy ăn sáng ở quán của sân bay và chờ đợi chuyến bay. ☊ 605
Hannah often loses her keys. > She lost her keys last week. ☊ Hannah thường xuyên làm mất chìa khoá. Tuần trước cô ấy làm mất chìa khoá. ☊ 611
Friday. ☊ Bạn của chúng tôi thường xuyên đến thăm chúng tôi. Họ tới thăm chúng tôi Thứ sáu tuần trước. ☊ 613
I don't watch TV very often. ☊ Tôi không xem vô tuyến thường xuyên lắm. ☊ 614
I didn't watch TV yesterday. ☊ Tôi không xem vô tuyến ngày hôm qua. ☊ 615
Does she go out often? ☊ Cô ấy có thường xuyên ra ngoài không? ☊ 623
EN Did your parents have a good trip? — Yes, they did. ☊ Chuyến đi của bố mẹ cậu có được không? - Có. ☊ 628
I watched TV last night. How about you? Did you watch TV last night? ☊ Tôi đã xem vô tuyến tối hôm qua. Cậu thì sao? Cậu có xem vô tuyến tối qua không? ☊ 634
I watched TV. ☊ Tôi đã xem vô tuyến. ☊ 659
Yes, the weather was great. ☊ Có, thời tiết rất tuyệt vời. ☊ 670
It's six o'clock (6:00) now. Luka's at home watching TV. ☊ Bây giờ là sáu giờ. Luka đang ở nhà xem vô tuyến. ☊ 672
He was swimming in the pool, not watching TV. ☊ Anh ấy đi bơi ở bể bơi chứ không xem vô tuyến. ☊ 714
Did you watch the basketball game on TV last night? ☊ Cậu có xem trận bóng rổ trên vô tuyến tối qua không? ☊ 723
It happened when he was painting his room. ☊ Chuyện đã xảy ra khi anh ấy đang sơn phòng. ☊ 729
They stopped to talk for a few minutes. ☊ Họ dừng lại nói chuyện mấy phút. ☊ 754
these days. ☊ Chúng tôi từng thấy họ nhiều lần nhưng hiện tại chúng tôi không thấy họ thường xuyên lắm. ☊ 770
Angela loves to watch TV. She watches it every night. ☊ Angela mê xem vô tuyến. Cô ấy đêm nào cũng xem. ☊ 771
years ago. ☊ Chúng tôi từng sống gần sân bay, nhưng chúng tôi đã chuyển đến trung tâm vài năm trước. ☊ 814
I've traveled by plane, bus, and train. Someday, I want to take a trip by boat. ☊ Tôi từng đi máy bay, xe bus và tàu hoả. Một ngày nào đó tôi muốn đi du lịch bằng thuyền. ☊ 830
Gerard's watching TV. How long has he been watching TV? ☊ Gerard đang xem vô tuyến. Anh ấy đã xem vô tuyến được bao lâu rồi? ☊ 831
He's been watching TV since ve [o'clock] (5:00). ☊ Anh ấy đã xem vô tuyến từ lúc năm giờ. ☊ 891
I've known Mengjuan since two thousand two (2002). ☊ Tôi đã biết Mộng Quyên từ năm hai nghìn không trăm linh một. ☊ They've moved to Seattle.'> 916 They've moved to Seattle.'>
My brother and his wife don't live here any more. They moved to Seattle. > They've moved to Seattle. They've moved to Seattle.'> ☊ Anh trai tôi và vợ anh ý không sống ở đây nữa. Họ chuyển đến Seattle. > Họ đã chuyển đến Seattle. ☊ 946
homework. ☊ Mộng Tuyền có thể xem vô tuyến vì cô ấy đã làm xong bài tập về nhà. ☊ 948
You can't talk to Vladimir because he's just gone home. ☊ Cậu không thể nói chuyện với Vladimir được vì anh ấy vừa về nhà. ☊ 952
I've just spoken to your sister. ☊ Tôi vừa mới nói chuyện với em gái cậu. ☊ 955
We've already done our packing for our trip. ☊ Chúng tôi đã đóng gói xong xuôi cho chuyến đi. ☊ 956
I've just swum a mile and I feel great. ☊ Tôi vừa mới bơi được một dặm và tôi cảm thấy tuyệt vời. ☊ 998
We had a great time. It was wonderful. ☊ Chúng tôi đã có một khoảng thời gian tuyệt vời. Rất kì diệu. ☊ 1007
I've seher a few times, but I've never spokto her. ☊ Tôi từng gặp cô ấy mấy lần nhưng tôi chưa nói chuyện với cô ấy bao giờ. ☊ 1008
Have you ever spokto her? ☊ Cậu đã nói chuyện với cô ấy bao giờ chưa? ☊ 1028
Glass is made from sand. ☊ Thuỷ tinh được làm từ cát. ☊ 1030
This word is not used very often. ☊ Từ này không được dùng thường xuyên lắm. ☊ 1044
How many languages are spokin Switzerland? ☊ Có bao nhiêu ngôn ngữ được nói ở Thuỵ Sĩ? ☊ 1051
Many British programs are shown on American television. ☊ Nhiều chương trình của Anh được chiếu trên truyền hình Mĩ. ☊ 1110
Gabriele doesn't go out very often. ☊ Gabriele không ra ngoài thường xuyên lắm. ☊ 1113
I didn't watch TV yesterday. ☊ Tôi hôm qua không xem vô tuyến. ☊ 1131
My parents are usually at home. They don't go out very often. ☊ Bố mẹ tôi thường ở nhà. Họ không ra ngoài thường xuyên lắm. ☊ 1133
You can turn o the television. I'm not watching it. ☊ Cậu có thể tắt vô tuyến đi. Tôi đang không xem. ☊ 1157
Giuliana has a car, but she doesn't drive it very often. ☊ Giuliana có xe hơi nhưng cô ấy không lái nó thường xuyên lắm. ☊ 1195
expensive hotel. ☊ Chuyến đi nghỉ của chúng tôi tốn rất nhiều tiền vì chúng tôi đã ở trong một khách sạn đắt tiền. ☊ 1223
Whis Yijuan going on vacation? ☊ Khi nào Nhất Quyên đi nghỉ? ☊ 1232
I can go by bus. The last bus leaves at midnight. ☊ Tôi có thể đi xe bus. Chuyến bus cuối cùng đi lúc giữa đêm. ☊ 1235
I'm going to watch TV tonight. ☊ Tôi muốn tối nay xem vô tuyến. ☊ 1236
She's going to watch TV tonight. ☊ Cô ấy muốn tối nay xem vô tuyến. ☊ 1244
Something is going to happen. ☊ Sắp có chuyện xảy ra. ☊ 1253
watch it? ☊ Có bài diễn văn của tổng thống trên vô tuyến tối nay. Cậu có định xem không? ☊ 1279
At the end of her trip she'll be very tired. ☊ Cuối chuyến đi cô ấy sẽ rất mệt. ☊ 1290
I'm sorry I was late this morning. It won't happagain. ☊ Cho tôi xin lỗi vì sáng nay tôi đã đi muộn. Chuyện này sẽ không tái diễn nữa. ☊ 1314
There's a good program on TV tonight. I'm going to watch it. ☊ Tối nay có một chương trình vô tuyến hay. Tôi sẽ xem nó. ☊ 1335
I like sports. I watch a lot of sports on TV. ☊ Tôi thích thể thao. Tôi xem nhiều thể thao trên vô tuyến. ☊ It might snow today.'> 1365 It might snow today.'>
It's possible that it'll snow today. > It might snow today. It might snow today.'> ☊ Có khả năng là hôm nay trời sẽ có tuyết. Trời hôm nay có thể có tuyết. ☊ 1374
I hear you won some money. What are you going to do with it? — I haven't decided yet. I might opa restaurant. ☊ Tôi nghe nói cậu thắng được ít tiền. Cậu định làm gì với số tiền đấy? - Tôi chưa quyết định. Có thể tôi sẽ mở nhà hàng. ☊ 1380
He might watch television. ☊ Anh ấy có thể sẽ xem vô tuyến. ☊ 1395
Hello, can I speak to Tomas, please? > Hello, could I speak to Tomas please? ☊ Xin chào, tôi có thể nói chuyện với Tomas được không? Xin chào, cho tôi nói chuyện với Tomas được không? ☊ 1398
Can you ski? ☊ Cậu có biết trượt tuyết không? ☊ 1410
Rashid doesn't know what to do. He can't decide. ☊ Rashid không biết phải làm gì. Anh ấy không quyết định được. ☊ 1422
They were in a dangerous situation. They had to be careful. ☊ Họ đã ở vào tình huống nguy hiểm. Họ cần phải cẩn thận. ☊ 1438
I always have to repeat things whI talk to Tomoko. She must not hear very well. ☊ Tôi luôn phải nhắc lại khi nói chuyện với Tomoko. Cô ấy hẳn là nghe không được tốt lắm. ☊ 1446
A tennis player must be very good to play professionally. ☊ Một tay quần vợt phải rất giỏi mới có thể chơi chuyên nghiệp. ☊ 1460
You watch TV all the time. You shouldn't watch TV so much. ☊ Cậu suốt ngày xem vô tuyến. Cậu không nên xem vô tuyến nhiều thế. ☊ 1476
It's a very good book. You should read it. ☊ Quyển sách này rất hay. Cậu nên đọc nó. ☊ 1477
She shouldn't watch TV so much. ☊ Cô ấy không nên xem nhiều vô tuyến như thế. ☊ 1486
Valentina needs a change. I think she should take a trip. ☊ Valentina cần thay đổi. Tôi nghĩ cô ấy nên đi một chuyến. ☊ 1562
I like onions, but I don't eat them very often. ☊ Tôi thích hành nhưng tôi không ăn thường xuyên lắm. ☊ 1580
Which would you rather do: go to the movies or watch a DVD at home? ☊ Cậu thích làm gì hơn: đi rạp xem lm hay ở nhà xem vô tuyến? ☊ 1590
Don't you want to watch TV? — No, I'd rather read my novel. ☊ Cậu có muốn xem vô tuyến không? - Không, tôi muốn xem tiểu thuyết hơn. ☊ 1595
Do you want to go to the movies, or just watch TV? ☊ Cậu có muốn đi xem lm không, hay chỉ xem vô tuyến? ☊ 1616
I don't want to talk to you. Go away! ☊ Tôi không muốn nói chuyện với cậu. Biến đi! ☊ 1618
fun! ☊ Lên đường may mắn. Chúc cậu có những phút giây đẹp. Chúc cậu có chuyến bay tốt đẹp. Chúc vui vẻ! ☊ 1645
There's a train coming at tthirty (10:30). ☊ Có một chuyến tàu tới vào lúc mười giờ ba mươi. ☊ 1649
There's nothing on TV tonight. ☊ Không có gì trên vô tuyến tối nay. ☊ 1652
We can't go skiing. There isn't any snow. ☊ Chúng ta không thể trượt tuyết được. Chả có tí tuyết nào. ☊ 1659
There's a book on the table. ☊ Có một quyển sách trên bàn. ☊ 1660
There's a train at tthirty (10:30). It's an express train. ☊ Có một chuyến tàu lúc mười giờ ba mươi. Đó là một chuyến tàu cao tốc. ☊ 1669
Is there a bus from downtown to the airport? — Yes, every twenty (20) minutes. ☊ Có xe bus chạy từ trung tâm đến sân bay không? - Có, hai mươi phút một chuyến. ☊ 1678
What's wrong? — There's something in my eye. ☊ Có chuyện gì vậy? - Có cái gì đó trong mắt tôi. ☊ 1680
eight [o'clock] (8:00). ☊ Có gì hay trên vô tuyến tối nay không? - Có, có một bộ lm lúc tám giờ. ☊ 1683
There's a train every hour. ☊ Cứ một tiếng lại có một chuyến tàu. ☊ 1684
The time now is elev fte(11:15) . There was a train at elev[o'clock] (11:00). ☊ Bây giờ là mười một giờ mười lăm. Đã có một chuyến tàu lúc mười một giờ. ☊ 1685
There's a good nature program on TV tonight. ☊ Tối nay có một chương trình hay về tự nhiên trên vô tuyến. ☊ 1686
There was a good nature program on TV last night. ☊ Tối qua có một chương trình hay về tự nhiên trên vô tuyến. ☊ 1693
it. ☊ Con đường này rất nguy hiểm. Có nhiều tai nạn đã xảy ra ở đây. ☊ 1708
We stayed at a very nice hotel. — Really? Was there a swimming pool? ☊ Chúng tôi đã ở trong một khách sạn rất tuyệt. - Thật á? Có bể bơi trong đó không. ☊ 1724
Is it true that you're moving to Berlin? ☊ Có đúng là cậu sẽ chuyển đến Berlin không? ☊ 1732
I don't believe it! That's impossible. ☊ Tôi không tin! Chuyện này không thể có. ☊ 1750
Some cities are not safe. It's dangerous at night. ☊ Một vài thành phố không an toàn. Buổi tối khá nguy hiểm. ☊ 1767
I had a good time. — I did, too. ☊ Tôi đã có khoảng thời gian tuyệt với. - Tôi cũng vậy. ☊ 1771
I haven't read the book, but Paul has. ☊ Tôi chưa đọc quyển sách nhưng Paul đọc rồi. ☊ 1785
I don't watch TV much, but Erhard does. ☊ Tôi không xem nhiều vô tuyến nhưng Erhard thì có. ☊ 1786
Hannah lives in Switzerland, but her parents don't. ☊ Hannah sống ở Thuỵ Sĩ nhưng bố mẹ cô ấy thì không. ☊ 1798
I don't usually drive to work, but I did yesterday. ☊ Tôi không lái xe di làm thường xuyên nhưng hôm qua tôi đã lái. ☊ 1800
Do you and Fausto watch TV a lot? — I do, but he doesn't. ☊ Cậu và Fausto có xem nhiều vô tuyến không? - Tôi có nhưng anh ấy thì không. ☊ 1807
Is it snowing? — No, it isn't. ☊ Trời đang có tuyết à? - Không. ☊ 1847
There's a football game on TV tonight. — There is? Are you going to watch it? ☊ Tối nay có một trận bóng đá trên vô tuyến. - Có à? Cậu có định xem nó không? ☊ 1855
Bernard was at the party, wasn't he? — Yes, but I didn't speak to him. ☊ Bernard có ở trong bữa tiệc phải không? - Phải, nhưng tôi không nói chuyện với anh ấy. ☊ 1889
Have you ever had your ight canceled? ☊ Cậu đã bao giờ bị huỷ chuyến bay chưa? ☊ 1909
What happened to you last night? ☊ Có chuyện gì xảy ra với cậu tối qua vậy? ☊ 1948
You really enjoyed your training course. You say, "The course was great, wasn't it?" ☊ Bạn thực sự thích khoá huấn luyện của bạn. Bạn nói: "Khoá học tuyệt vời quá phải không?" ☊ 1958
Suddenly everybody stopped talking. There was silence. ☊ Đột nhiên mọi người ngừng nói chuyện. Có một sự yên lặng. ☊ 1965
You keep interrupting whI'm talking. ☊ Cậu vẫn tiếp tục cắt ngang khi tôi đang nói chuyện. ☊ 1975
It was late, so we decided to take a taxi home. ☊ Lúc đó muộn rồi nên chúng tôi đã quyết định bắt taxi về nhà. ☊ 1979
We decided not to go out because of the weather. ☊ Chúng tôi quyết đinh không đi ra ngoài vì lí do thời tiết. ☊ 1981
Are you thinking of buying a car? — Yeah, but I still haven't made up my mind. ☊ Cậu đang nghĩ đến việc mua xe hơi à? - Ừ nhưng tôi vẫn chưa quyết định. ☊ 1991
They claim to have solved the problem. ☊ Họ khẳng định là đã giải quyết xong vấn đề. ☊ 2003
I didn't move the piano by myself. I got somebody to help me. ☊ Tôi không tự chuyển cái đàn dương cầm. Tôi đã nhờ người khác giúp. ☊ 2004
Diego said the switch was dangerous, and warned me not to touch it. ☊ Diego đã nói cái contact nguy hiểm và cảnh báo chúng tôi đừng sờ vào nó. ☊ 2006
Stan suggested I ask you for advice. ☊ Stan gợi ý cho tôi đi xin lời khuyên của cậu. ☊ 2007
anybody to stay in that hotel. ☊ Tôi không khuyến cáo việc ở khách sạn đó. > Tôi không khuyên ai ở khác sạn đó cả. ☊ My lawyer advised me not to say anything to the police.'> 2015 My lawyer advised me not to say anything to the police.'>
My lawyer said I shouldn't say anything to the police. > My lawyer advised me not to say anything to the police. My lawyer advised me not to say anything to the police.'> ☊ Luật sư của tôi nói tôi không nên nói gì với cảnh sát. > Luật sư của tôi khuyên tôi đừng nói gì với cảnh sát. ☊ 2024
The president went on talking for hours. ☊ Tổng thống tiếp tục nói chuyện trong nhiều giờ. ☊ 2042
I don't like him, but he has a lot of problems. I can't help feeling sorry for him. ☊ Tôi không thích anh ấy nhưng anh ấy gặp nhiều chuyện quá. Tôi không thể không thấy thương anh ấy. ☊ 2052
It's not my favorite job, but I like cleaning the kitchen as often as possible. ☊ Đấy không phải công việc tôi thích nhưng tôi thích dọn bếp thường xuyên nhất có thể. ☊ 2060
I'd love to have gone to the party, but it was impossible. ☊ Tôi cũng muốn đến bữa tiệc nhưng chuyện đó không thể được. ☊ 2071
rather I told him? — No, I'll tell him. ☊ Cậu sẽ nói với Vladimir về chuyện đã xả ra hay cậu muốn tôi nói với anh ấy hơn? - Không, tôi sẽ nói. ☊ 2079
It was a stupid thing to say. I said it without thinking. ☊ Nói ra điều đó thật ngu xuẩn. Tôi đã nói mà không suy nghĩ. ☊ 2092
Malika's husband is often away. She doesn't mind. She's used to him being away. ☊ Chồng của Malika thường xuyên đi vắng. Cô ấy không bận tâm. Cô ấy đã quen với việc anh ấy đi vắng. ☊ 2097
We talked about the problem. ☊ Chúng tôi đã nói chuyện về vấn đề đó. ☊ 2120
Our ight was very early in the morning, so it wasn't worth going to bed. ☊ Chuyến bay của chúng tôi từ sáng sớm nên không cần phải đi ngủ. ☊ 2133
I think you waste too much time watching television. ☊ Tôi nghĩ cậu lãng phí quá nhiều thời gian vào việc xem vô tuyến. ☊ 2135
I get lonely if there's nobody to talk to. ☊ Tôi thấy cô đơn nếu không có ai để nói chuyện. ☊ 2139
I need a few days to think about your proposal. ☊ Tôi cần một ít hôm để suy nghĩ về đề xuất của cậu. ☊ 2144
often. ☊ Họ đã chuyển tới thành phố để họ có thể gặp con họ thường xuyên hơn. ☊ She's interesting to talk to.'> 2153 She's interesting to talk to.'>
It's interesting to talk to Veda. > She's interesting to talk to. She's interesting to talk to.'> ☊ Nói chuyện với Veda rất thú vị. > Cô ấy rất thú vị khi nói chuyện. ☊ 2160
It was a long and tiring trip. We were glad to get home. ☊ Chuyến đi dài và mệt. Chúng tôi mừng vì về được nhà. ☊ 2162
ve-one-two (512) from Beijing. ☊ Chuyến bay tiếp theo đến cổng bốn là chuyến 512 bay từ Bắc Kinh. ☊ 2163
Everybody was late except me. I was the only one to arrive on time. ☊ Mọi người đều muộn trừ tôi. Tôi là người duy nhất đến đúng giờ. ☊ 2168
After such a long trip, you're bound to be tired. ☊ Sau chuyến đi dài, chắc cậu mệt lắm. ☊ 2170
night. ☊ Khu này của thị trấn rất nguy hiểm. Mọi người sợ hãi khi đi qua đây buổi tối. ☊ 2171
Aleksey was afraid to tell his parents what happened. ☊ Aleksey sợ hãi khi nói với bố mẹ anh ấy về chuyện đã xảy ra. ☊ 2200
Heidi hurt her knee playing volleyball. ☊ Heidi bị đau đầu gối khi chơi bóng chuyền. ☊ 2215
The police want to talk to anybody who saw the accident. ☊ Cảnh sát muốn nói chuyện với bất kì ai nhìn thấy vụ tai nạn. ☊ 2218
Do the police know the cause of the explosion? ☊ Cảnh sát có biết nguyên nhân vụ nổ không? ☊ 2236
We had a very good trip. ☊ Chúng tôi đã có một chuyến đi rất hay. ☊ That's good advice.'> 2240 That's good advice.'>
That's a good suggestion. > That's good advice. That's good advice.'> ☊ Đấy là một gợi ý hay. > Đấy là một lời khuyên hay. ☊ 2247
Can I talk to you? I need some advice. ☊ Tôi nói chuyện với cậu được không? Tôi cần ít lời khuyên. ☊ 2256
I'd like to give you some advice before you go o to college. ☊ Tôi muốn cho cậu ít lời khuyên trước khi rời đại học. ☊ 2258
We've had wonderful weather this last month. ☊ Chúng ta đã gặp thời tiết tuyệt với tháng vừa qua. ☊ 2299
Sweden is a country in northern Europe. ☊ Thuỵ Điển là một nước ở Bắc Âu. ☊ 2335
A drive that takes two (2) hours is a two-hour drive. ☊ Một chuyến xe đi mất hai tiếng là một chuyến xe hai tiếng. ☊ 2337
meeting has been canceled. ☊ Cuộc họp ngày mai đã bị huỷ. > Cuộc họp ngày mai đã bị huỷ. ☊ 2343
Do you talk to yourself sometimes? ☊ Cậu có thỉnh thoảng tự nói chuyện với bản thân không? ☊ 2362
They're not speaking to each other anymore. ☊ Họ sẽ không nói chuyện với nhau nữa. ☊ 2365
We took a trip with some friends of ours. ☊ Chúng tôi đã đi một chuyến với vài người bạn của chúng tôi. ☊ 2379
The new restaurant is very good. I went there last night. ☊ Cái nhà hàng mới rất tuyệt. Tôi đã đến đấy tối qua. ☊ 2386
There's bound to be a ight to Madrid tonight. ☊ Chắc chắn có một chuyến bay đến Madrid tối nay. ☊ 2388
I like the place where I live, but it'd be nicer to live by the ocean. ☊ Tôi thích nơi tôi sống nhưng sống ở gần đại dương sẽ tuyệt hơn. ☊ 2413
Monika's very busy with her job. She has little time for other things. ☊ Monika rất bận rộn với công việc. Cô ấy có ít thời gian cho chuyện khác. ☊ 2419
I can't give you a decision yet. I need more time to think about it. ☊ Tôi chưa thể đưa anh quyết định được. Tôi cần thêm thời gian để suy nghĩ về nó. ☊ 2421
I don't go out very often. I stay home most days. ☊ Tôi không ra ngoài thường xuyên lắm. Tôi ở nhà gần như hàng ngày. ☊ 2424
Have you read any of these books? ☊ Cậu đã đọc quyển nào trong chỗ sách này chưa? ☊ 2427
We're able to solve most of the problems we have. ☊ Chúng tôi có thể giải quyết hầu hết những vấn đề của chúng tôi. ☊ 2442
I couldn't decide which of the two (2) shirts to buy. I liked both. ☊ Tôi không quyết định được trong hai cái áo thì mua cái nào. Tôi thích cả hai. ☊ 2445
Either you apologize, or I'll never speak to you again. ☊ Một trong hai cậu xin lỗi không thì tôi sẽ không bao giờ nói chuyện với các cậu nữa. ☊ 2452
EN Did you read the whole book? ☊ Cậu có đọc toàn bộ quyển sách không? ☊ 2457
We don't see each other very often. About every six (6) months. ☊ Chúng tôi không gặp nhau thường xuyên lắm. Khoảng sáu tháng một lần. ☊ 2462
It was a terrible re. The whole building got destroyed. ☊ Đấy là một đám cháy kinh khủng. Cả toà nhà bị phá huỷ. ☊ 2463
I've read every one (1) of those books. ☊ Tôi đã đọc một trong những quyển sách này. ☊ 2467
The students were each given a book. ☊ Các học sinh được đưa cho mỗi người một quyển sách. ☊ 2468
There's a train to the city every hour. ☊ Có một chuyến tàu tới thành phố mỗi giờ. ☊ 2474
I don't like stories that have unhappy endings. ☊ Tôi không thích những chuyện kết thúc không có hậu. ☊ 2476
Everything that happened was my fault. ☊ Mọi chuyện xảy ra là lỗi tại tôi. ☊ 2477
I've never spoken to the woman who lives next door. ☊ Tôi chưa bao giờ nói chuyện với người phụ nữ sống nhà bên cạnh. ☊ 2480
A mystery is something that cannot be explained. ☊ Một điều huyền bí là một thứ không thể giải thích được. ☊ 2483
It seems that Earth is the only planet that can support life. ☊ Có vẻ như Trái Đất là hành tinh duy nhất có thể nuôi sự sống. ☊ 2493
The man that I was sitting next to on the plane talked the whole time. > The man I was sitting next to on the plane talked the whole time. ☊ Người đàn ông mà tôi ngồi cạnh trên máy bay nói chuyện suốt. > Người đàn ông tôi ngồi cạnh trên máy bay nói chuyện suốt. ☊ 2520
The reason I'm calling you is to ask your advice. ☊ Lí do tôi đang gọi cho cậu là muốn xin cậu lời khuyên. ☊ 2532
Mr. Lopez, whom I spoke with at the meeting, is very interested in our plan. ☊ Ông Lopez, người tôi đã nói chuyện còng tại buổi họp, rất hứng thú với kế hoạch của cậu. ☊ 2539
her. ☊ Di Quyên không có điện thoại gây khó khăn cho việc liên lạc với cô ấy. ☊ 2547
I didn't talk much to the man sitting next to me on the plane. ☊ Tôi đã không nói chuyện nhiều với người đàn ông ngồi cạnh tôi trên máy bay. ☊ 2558
Vitale is very good at telling funny stories. He can be very amusing. ☊ Vitale rất giỏi kể chuyện cười. Anh ấy rất hài hước. ☊ 2569
very uent. ☊ Cho dù Rosetta vẫn mắc lỗi nhưng tiếng Anh của cô ấy vẫn rất nhuần nhuyễn. ☊ 2582
The story was so stupid. > It was such a stupid story. ☊ Câu chuyện khá ngu xuẩn. > Đấy là một câu chuyện khá là ngu ☊ 2584
come home. ☊ Chúng tôi đã có kì nghỉ tuyệt vời đến nỗi chúng tôi không muốn về nhà. ☊ 2600
The buses run more often than the trains. ☊ Xe bus chạy thường xuyên hơn tàu hoả. ☊ 2626
It was moving to another country. ☊ Quyết định quan trọng nhất cậu từng phải đưa ra là gì? - Đó là: chuyển sang một nước khác. ☊ 2629
Walter hardly ever watches TV, and rarely reads newspapers. ☊ Walter gần như không bao giờ xem vô tuyến và hiếm khi đọc báo. ☊ 2640
Should I tell him what happened, or does he already know? ☊ Tôi có nên nói với anh ấy chuyện xảy ra không hay là anh ấy đã ☊ 2661
I'll remind him of the meeting in case he's forgotten. ☊ Toi sẽ nhắc anh ấy chuyện buổi họp phòng khi anh ấy quên. ☊ 2677
Some sports, like motorcycle racing, can be dangerous. ☊ Một số môn thể thao như đua xe máy có thể nguy hiểm. ☊ 2681
Euna has to make important decisions, just like the manager. ☊ Ân Nhã phải đưa ra những quyết định quan trọng giống như một giám đốc. ☊ 2686
After the interruption, the speaker went on talking as if nothing had happened. ☊ Sau khi bị gián đoạn, diễn giả tiếp tục nói cứ như thể là chưa có chuyện gì xảy ra. ☊ 2732
We went ON a cruise last week, and there weren't many people ON the ship. ☊ Chúng tôi đã đi trên một con du thuyền tuần trước và không có nhiều người trên tàu. ☊ 2735
ight. ☊ Tôi ngồi ghế cánh trên máy bay. > Tôi ngồi ghế cánh trên chuyến bay. ☊ 2739
Sir, I'm in a hurry to catch my ight ON time. When will we arrive AT the airport? ☊ Thưa ngài, tôi đang vội để bắt chuyến bay cho đúng giờ. Khi nào chúng ta sẽ tới sân bay? ☊ 2746
IN my mother's opinion, the food AT this restaurant is the best. ☊ Theo ý kiến mẹ tôi, thức ăn ở nhà hàng này là tuyệt nhất. ☊ 2752
it ON the internet. ☊ Tôi không nghe thấy tin trên đài hay vô tuyến mà tôi thấy nó trên mạng. ☊ 2753
I've never met the woman IN charge OF marketing, but I've spoken to her ON the phone a few times. ☊ Tôi chưa bao giờ gặp người phụ nữ chịu trách nhiệm marketing nhưng tôi đã nói chuyện với cô ấy qua điện thoại vài lần. ☊ 2757
Sometimes my job can be really stressful, but ON the whole I like the people and enjoy the job. ☊ Thỉnh thoảng công việc của tôi có thể rất căng thẳng nhưng trên hết tôi quý mọi người và thích công việc. ☊ 2766
I arrived ON the seven-o'clock (7:00) train. ☊ Tôi đã đến chuyến tàu bảy giờ. ☊ 2776
The authorities are still ba ed by the cause of the explosion. ☊ Các chuyên gia vẫn nhức đầu vì nguyên nhân của vụ nổ. ☊ 2801
Were you nervous about giving a speech in a foreign language? ☊ Cậu có hồi hộp vì phải diễn thuyết bằng tiếng nước ngoài không? ☊ 2802
I was very pleased with the audience's reception of my speech. ☊ Tôi đã rất mãn nguyện vì sự đón nhận của thính giả đối với bài nói của tôi. ☊ 2835
Let me describe to you how it happened. ☊ Để tôi tả lại cho cậu chuyện đã xảy ra như thế nào. ☊ 2847
You're an independent person and can make your own decisions. I don't care what you do. ☊ Cậu là một người độc lập và cậu có thể tự ra quyết định. Tôi không quan tâm cậu làm cái gì. ☊ 2861
her to see a doctor as soon as possible. ☊ Samiya kêu ca về cơn đau dạ dày của cô ấy nên chúng tôi khuyên cô ấy đi khám ngay khi có thể. ☊ 2885
blame the increase in violent crime on television. ☊ Tôi nghĩ sự gia tăng các vụ phạm tội bạo lực là lỗi của truyền hình. > Tôi đổ lỗi gia tăng các vụ phạm tội bạo lực cho truyền hình. ☊ 2903
Karim is a lawyer who specializes in company law. ☊ Karim là một luật sư chuyên ngành luật công ti. ☊ 2907
His novels have been translated from English into thirty (30) languages. ☊ Các tiểu thuyết của ông ấy đã được dịch từ tiếng Anh ra ba mươi ngôn ngữ. ☊ 2914
Whatever happened to that murder case? Did the police end up nding the killer? ☊ Mọi chuyện về vụ giết người đó thế nào rồi? Cảnh sát đã tìm xong hung thủ chưa? ☊ 2922
What did you get out of your college education? — Besides a professional degree, I also made many friends for life. ☊ Cậu đã được gì từ giáo dục đại học? - Bên cạnh cái bằng chuyên môn, tôi cũng có nhiều bạn trong đời. ☊ 2925
You can tell Tomoko works out at the gym every day because she looks great. She jogs, takes a yoga class, does aerobics, and lifts weights. ☊ Cậu có thể nói Tomoko ngày nào cũng thực hiện tập thể hình vì cô ấy trông rất tuyệt. Cô ấy đi bộ, học lớp yoga, tập aerobic và cử tạ. ☊ 2935
Please don't stop telling your story, please go on. ☊ Làm ơn đừng dừng kể câu chuyện của cậu, hãy tiếp tục đi. ☊ 2941
I don't want to keep going on discussing marketing, let's move on to the production issues. ☊ Tôi không muốn tiếp tục thảo luận về marketing, hãy chuyển sang các vấn đề sản xuất. ☊ 2948
However, the re ghters had a hard time trying to calm a woman down. Apparently, her cat perished in the re. ☊ Tuy nhiên lính cứu hoả đã gặp khó khăn khi cố gắng giữ bình tĩnh cho một phụ nữ. Có vẻ như con mèo của cô ấy bị chết trong đám cháy. ☊ 2956
The police accidentally shot and killed a man. They tried to cover up what really happened, but it became a big scandal. ☊ Cảnh sát vô tình bắn chết một người đàn ông. Họ cố gắng che đậy chuyện thực tế xảy ra nhưng nó trở thành một vụ lùm xùm lớn. ☊ 2959
Since he got so much bad press, it wouldn't just blow over. Everybody knew him now. ☊ Vì anh ấy bị lên án trên báo chí quá nhiều nên chuyện sẽ không chỉ qua đi. Giờ mọi người đều đã biết anh ấy. ☊ 2968
My parents dropped me o at the airport two (2) hours before my ight was scheduled to take o . ☊ Bố mẹ tôi thả tôi ở sân bay hai tiếng trước giờ chuyến bay của tôi dự kiến cất cánh. ☊ 2970
ideas. ☊ Simon cực kì sáng tạo và luôn nảy ra những ý tưởng tuyệt vời. ☊ 2971
I'm saving my money up for a trip around the world. ☊ Tôi đang tiết kiệm tiền cho chuyến đi vòng quanh thế giới. ☊ 2981
When your language training starts getting tough, it means you're about to make a big breakthrough, so stick with it and don't give up. ☊ Khi quá trình luyện ngôn ngữ của cậu bắt đầu gặp khó, điều đó nghĩa là cậu sắp thực hiện một bước ngoặt lớn nên hãy bám chặt và đừng từ bỏ. ☊ 2985
A decision has to be made now. We can't put it o any longer. ☊ Một quyết định cần phải được đưa ra bây giờ. Chúng ta không thể trì hoãn thêm được nữa. ☊ 2986
I was o ered a job at the oil company, but I decided to turn it down. ☊ Tôi được mời vào làm ở một công ti dầu nhưng tôi đã quyết định từ chối nó. ☊ 2992
When the police questioned him, he decided to leave out an important detail. ☊ Khi cảnh sát hỏi anh ta, anh ta đã quyết định bỏ đi một chi tiết quan trọng. ☊ 2993
When talking with the police, you shouldn't make up stories or lie. ☊ Khi nói chuyện với cảnh sát, cậu không nên dựng chuyện hoặc nói dối. ☊ 2994
gave away all of her belongings. ☊ Khi Sara quyết định chuyển tới Ấn Độ và bắt đầu cuộc sống mới, cô ấy đã cho hết tất cả tài sản của mình. ☊ I am not prepared to accept that this decision is final. ☊ accept ☊
accept sth: They accepted the court's decision. ☊ accept ☊
accept sth from sb: She won't accept advice from anyone. ☊ accept ☊
She's decided not to accept the job. ☊ accept ☊
The police gained access through a broken window. ☊ access ☊
access to sth: The only access to the farmhouse is across the fields. ☊ access ☊
Disabled visitors are welcome; there is good wheelchair access to most facilities. ☊ access ☊
Students must have access to good resources. ☊ access ☊
You need a password to get access to the computer system. ☊ access ☊
access to confidential information ☊ access ☊
Journalists were denied access to the President. ☊ access ☊
Many divorced fathers only have access to their children at weekends (= they are allowed by law to see them only at weekends). ☊ access ☊
a verdict of accidental death ☊ accidental ☊
First-class accommodation is available on all flights. ☊ accommodation ☊
His wife accompanied him on the trip. ☊ accompany ☊
The text is accompanied by a series of stunning photographs. ☊ accompany ☊
According to Mick, it's a great movie. ☊ according to ☊
acknowledge sb/sth: The country acknowledged his claim to the throne. ☊ acknowledge ☊
A Committee on Safety of Medicines was set up under the Act. ☊ act ☊
It is vital that we act to stop the destruction of the rainforests. ☊ act ☊
He claims he acted in self-defence. ☊ act ☊
Firefighters took action immediately to stop the blaze spreading. ☊ action ☊
That's the only reason I'm actually going. ☊ actually ☊
It's amazing how soon you adapt. ☊ adapt ☊
Three of her novels have been adapted for television. ☊ adapt ☊
add sth (to sth): I have nothing to add to my earlier statement. ☊ add ☊
Pasta's basic ingredients are flour and water, sometimes with the addition of eggs or oil. ☊ addition ☊
additional resources/funds/security ☊ additional ☊
address sth: The letter was correctly addressed, but delivered to the wrong house. ☊ address ☊
There is a lack of adequate provision for disabled students. ☊ adequate ☊
admire sb/sth for sth: The school is widely admired for its excellent teaching. ☊ admire ☊
admire sb for doing sth: I don't agree with her, but I admire her for sticking to her principles. ☊ admire ☊
She stubbornly refuses to admit the truth. ☊ admit ☊
to adopt a resolution ☊ adopt ☊
a campaign to encourage childless couples to adopt ☊ adopt ☊
Sweden has a reputation for advanced and stylish design. ☊ advanced ☊
a big/great/definite advantage ☊ advantage ☊
You will be at an advantage (= have an advantage) in the interview if you have thought about the questions in advance. ☊ advantage ☊
adventure stories ☊ adventure ☊
the adverts on television ☊ advert ☊
radio/TV advertising ☊ advertising ☊
Follow your doctor's advice. ☊ advice ☊
We were advised to seek legal advice. ☊ advice ☊
Let me give you a piece of advice. ☊ advice ☊
A word of advice. Don't wear that dress. ☊ advice ☊
Take my advice. Don't do it. ☊ advice ☊
I chose it on his advice. ☊ advice ☊
advise sth: I'd advise extreme caution. ☊ advise ☊
+ speech: 'Get there early,' she advised (them). ☊ advise ☊
I'd advise you not to tell him. ☊ advise ☊
advise that...: They advise that a passport be carried with you at all times. ☊ advise ☊
They advise that a passport should be carried with you at all times. ☊ advise ☊
it is advised that...: It is strongly advised that you take out insurance. ☊ advise ☊
advise doing sth: I'd advise buying your tickets well in advance if you want to travel in August. ☊ advise ☊
advise (sb) on/about sth/about doing sth: We employ an expert to advise on new technology. ☊ advise ☊
Your lawyer can advise you whether to take any action. ☊ advise ☊
The debate was a pretty disappointing affair. ☊ affair ☊
She wanted the celebration to be a simple family affair. ☊ affair ☊
an expert on foreign affairs (= political events in other countries) ☊ affair ☊
Your opinion will not affect my decision. ☊ affect ☊
I have a great affection for New York. ☊ affection ☊
afford sth to do sth: He couldn't afford the money to go on the trip. ☊ afford ☊
afraid (that...): We were afraid (that) we were going to capsize the boat. ☊ afraid ☊
I'll call you after I've spoken to them. ☊ after ☊
We were rowing against the current. ☊ against ☊
I'd advise you against doing that. ☊ against ☊
volunteers aged between 25 and 40 ☊ aged ☊
a dangerous aggressive dog ☊ aggressive ☊
It was on TV not (so) long ago. ☊ ago ☊
You'll have to get your parents' agreement if you want to go on the trip. ☊ agreement ☊
The doctor said there was no cause for alarm. ☊ alarm ☊
She decided to sound the alarm (= warn people that the situation was dangerous). ☊ alarm ☊
How much time would you allow for the trip? ☊ allow ☊
I'm not allowed visitors. ☊ allow ☊
Is the coffee all right? ☊ all right ☊
Are you getting along all right in your new job? ☊ all right ☊
All right class, turn to page 20. ☊ all right ☊
The story is almost certainly false. ☊ almost ☊
a lifeboat moored alongside the yacht ☊ alongside ☊
Traditional beliefs still flourish alongside a modern urban lifestyle. ☊ alongside ☊
The agency will make travel arrangements for you. Alternatively, you can organize your own transport. ☊ alternatively ☊
I am not altogether happy (= I am very unhappy) about the decision. ☊ altogether ☊
The food was good and we loved the music. Altogether it was a great evening. ☊ altogether ☊
an amazing achievement/discovery/success/performance ☊ amazing ☊
That's amazing, isn't it? ☊ amazing ☊
It's amazing how quickly people adapt. ☊ amazing ☊
It's amazing the difference a few polite words make. ☊ amazing ☊
The amazing thing is, he really believes he'll get away with it. ☊ amazing ☊
'What was wrong with the job?' 'Well, the pay wasn't good, among other things.' ☊ among ☊
an amusing story/game/incident ☊ amusing ☊
The book is an analysis of poverty and its causes. ☊ analysis ☊
'We talked for hours.' 'And what did you decide?' ☊ and ☊
The article concentrates on the human angle (= the part that concerns people's emotions) of the story. ☊ angle ☊
Humans are the only animals to have developed speech. ☊ animal ☊
announce sth to sb: The government yesterday announced to the media plans to create a million new jobs. ☊ announce ☊
announce sth: Has our flight been announced yet? ☊ announce ☊
+ speech: 'Now boarding flight 897, destination Seattle,' the loudspeaker announced. ☊ announce ☊
announce that...: They announced that the flight would be delayed. ☊ announce ☊
+ speech: 'I've given up smoking,' she announced. ☊ announce ☊
annoy sb: His constant joking was beginning to annoy her. ☊ annoy ☊
As if in answer to our prayers, she offered to lend us £10 000. ☊ answer ☊
The obvious answer would be to cancel the party. ☊ answer ☊
My prayers have been answered (= I have got what I wanted). ☊ answer ☊
We are grateful to all those people who answered our call for help with fund-raising. ☊ answer ☊
anticipate doing sth: They anticipate moving to bigger premises by the end of the year. ☊ anticipate ☊
Waiting for exam results is a time of great anxiety. ☊ anxiety ☊
Residents are anxiously awaiting a decision. ☊ anxiously ☊
He forbids any talking in class. ☊ any ☊
We apologize for the late departure of this flight. ☊ apologize ☊
He paused, apparently lost in thought. ☊ apparently ☊
The company is appealing against the ruling. ☊ appeal ☊
the early appearance of daffodils in spring ☊ appearance ☊
When she lost all her money, she was determined to keep up appearances (= hide the true situation and pretend that everything was going well). ☊ appearance ☊
They are both great but you can't compare apples and oranges. ☊ apples and oranges ☊
apply sth to sb/sth: The word 'unexciting' could never be applied to her novels. ☊ apply ☊
appoint sb to sth: She has recently been appointed to the committee. ☊ appoint ☊
appoint sb + noun: appoint sb as sth: They appointed him (as) captain of the English team. ☊ appoint ☊
the appointment of a new captain for the England team ☊ appointment ☊
I'd like to ask his opinion but I find him difficult to approach (= not easy to talk to in a friendly way). ☊ approach ☊
The time is fast approaching when we shall have to make a decision. ☊ approach ☊
approach to sth: The school has decided to adopt a different approach to discipline. ☊ approach ☊
Is now an appropriate time to make a speech? ☊ appropriate ☊
He was accused of appropriating club funds. ☊ appropriate ☊
She desperately wanted to win her father's approval. ☊ approval ☊
The plan will be submitted to the committee for official approval. ☊ approval ☊
parliamentary/congressional/government approval ☊ approval ☊
Senior management have given their seal of approval (= formal approval) to the plans. ☊ approval ☊
planning approvals ☊ approval ☊
approval (for sth) (from sb): They required/received approval for the proposal from the shareholders. ☊ approval ☊
The committee unanimously approved the plan. ☊ approve ☊
approximate to sth: His story approximates to the facts that we already know. ☊ approximate ☊
Move the cursor to a blank area of the computer screen. ☊ area ☊
There is heavy traffic in the downtown area tonight. ☊ area ☊
argue for/against sth/doing sth: They argued for the right to strike. ☊ argue ☊
After some heated argument a decision was finally taken. ☊ argument ☊
The man is armed and dangerous. ☊ armed ☊
Digital television has been around for some time now. ☊ around ☊
The bus came around the bend. ☊ around ☊
There must be a way around the problem. ☊ around ☊
travel arrangements ☊ arrangement ☊
arrest sb for sth: She was arrested for drug-related offences. ☊ arrest ☊
the arrival of pay TV ☊ arrival ☊
to arrive at an agreement/a decision/a conclusion ☊ arrive at sth ☊
Use the arrow keys to move the cursor. ☊ arrow ☊
Can we call television art? ☊ art ☊
Her performance displayed great art. ☊ art ☊
a work of great artistic merit ☊ artistic ☊
The bomb was disguised as a package. ☊ as ☊
She works as a courier. ☊ as ☊
He took me aside (= away from a group of people) to give me some advice. ☊ aside ☊
ask if, whether, etc...: I'll ask if it's all right to park here. ☊ ask ☊
ask sth: Why don't you ask his advice? ☊ ask ☊
ask sb for sth: Why don't you ask him for his advice? ☊ ask ☊
The consultancy gives advice to manufacturers on the health and safety aspects of their products. ☊ aspect ☊
activities that will assist the decision-making process ☊ assist ☊
assistance in doing sth/to do sth: The company provides advice and assistance in finding work. ☊ assistance ☊
Most people immediately associate addictions with drugs, alcohol and cigarettes. ☊ associate ☊
the risks associated with taking drugs ☊ associated ☊
Do you belong to any professional or trade associations? ☊ association ☊
They have maintained a close association with a college in the US. ☊ association ☊
the upper atmosphere ☊ atmosphere ☊
Saturn's atmosphere ☊ atmosphere ☊
These plants love warm, humid atmospheres. ☊ atmosphere ☊
the splitting of the atom ☊ atom ☊
Two atoms of hydrogen combine with one atom of oxygen to form a molecule of water. ☊ atom ☊
Germany's attack has been weakened by the loss of some key players through injury. ☊ attack ☊
a sustained attack on the Arsenal goal ☊ attack ☊
to suffer an asthma attack ☊ attack ☊
The school has come under attack for failing to encourage bright pupils. ☊ attack ☊
for the attention of... (= written on the envelope of an official letter to say who should deal with it) ☊ attention ☊
And there's the added attraction of free champagne on all flights. ☊ attraction ☊
The debate was televised in front of a live audience. ☊ audience ☊
He spoke with authority on the topic. ☊ authority ☊
the moral authority to run the country ☊ authority ☊
I have to report this to the authorities. ☊ authority ☊
It was done without the principal's authority. ☊ authority ☊
in a position of authority ☊ authority ☊
She now has authority over the people who used to be her bosses. ☊ authority ☊
Nothing will be done because no one in authority (= who has a position of power) takes the matter seriously. ☊ authority ☊
Only the manager has the authority to sign cheques. ☊ authority ☊
We have the authority to search this building. ☊ authority ☊
automatic transmission (= in a car, etc.) ☊ automatic ☊
I turned left automatically without thinking. ☊ automatically ☊
This was the only room available. ☊ available ☊
It took her some time to awake to the dangers of her situation. ☊ awake to sth ☊
I had an awful job persuading him to come (= it was very difficult). ☊ awful ☊
an awkward customer (= a person who is difficult to deal with) ☊ awkward ☊
The television guide is at the back of the paper. ☊ back ☊
Could you go back to the beginning of the story? ☊ back ☊
ferries sailing back and forth between the islands ☊ back and forth ☊
He prefers to remain in the background and let his assistant talk to the press. ☊ background ☊
He now realized that it had been a bad decision on his part. ☊ bad ☊
If sometimes they're the wrong decisions, too bad. ☊ too bad ☊
The country has been badly affected by recession. ☊ badly ☊
I struggled to keep my balance on my new skates. ☊ balance ☊
This newspaper maintains a good balance in its presentation of different opinions. ☊ balance ☊
Tourists often disturb the delicate balance of nature on the island. ☊ balance ☊
balance out: The good and bad effects of any decision will usually balance out. ☊ balance ☊
balance sth (on sth): The television was precariously balanced on top of a pile of books. ☊ balance ☊
He persuaded a small band of volunteers to help. ☊ band ☊
She used her family's history as a base for her novel. ☊ base ☊
the base of a column/glass ☊ base ☊
What are you basing this theory on? ☊ base sth on/upon sth ☊
the basic principles of law ☊ basic ☊
basic human rights ☊ basic ☊
on a regular/permanent/part-time/temporary basis ☊ basis ☊
The theory seems to have no basis in fact. ☊ basis ☊
a battle of wits (= when each side uses their ability to think quickly to try to win) ☊ battle ☊
a battle of wills (= when each side is very determined to win) ☊ battle ☊
a magnificent view across the bay ☊ bay ☊
She's a great beauty. ☊ be ☊
+ adj.: It's beautiful! ☊ be ☊
It's going to be a great match. ☊ be ☊
Money isn't everything (= it is not the only important thing). ☊ be ☊
He beached the boat and lifted the boy onto the shore. ☊ beach ☊
Do parents have to bear the whole cost of tuition fees? ☊ bear ☊
He has decided to grow a beard and a moustache. ☊ beard ☊
The bird was beating its wings (= moving them up and down) frantically. ☊ beat ☊
beat sb: a problem that beats even the experts ☊ beat ☊
She looked stunningly beautiful that night. ☊ beautiful ☊
What a beautiful thing to say! ☊ beautiful ☊
She sings beautifully. ☊ beautifully ☊
a woman of great beauty ☊ beauty ☊
The sheer beauty of the scenery took my breath away. ☊ beauty ☊
roast/minced beef ☊ beef ☊
The year before last he won a gold medal, and the year before that he won a silver. ☊ before ☊
Before I made a decision, I thought carefully about it. ☊ before ☊
I began (= started reading) this novel last month and I still haven't finished it. ☊ begin ☊
begin doing sth: Everyone began talking at once. ☊ begin ☊
When will you begin recruiting? ☊ begin ☊
What began as a minor scuffle turned into a full-scale riot. ☊ begin ☊
begin with sth: Use 'an' before words beginning with a vowel. ☊ begin ☊
'Ladies and gentlemen,' he began, 'welcome to the Town Hall.' ☊ begin ☊
The birth of their first child marked the beginning of a new era in their married life. ☊ beginning ☊
He behaved like a true gentleman. ☊ behave ☊
She knew that, whatever she decided, her family was right behind her. ☊ behind ☊
The incident has shaken my belief (= made me have less confidence) in the police. ☊ belief ☊
believe sb/sth + adj.: Three sailors are missing, believed drowned. ☊ believe ☊
The man claimed to be a social worker and the old woman believed him. ☊ believe ☊
He refused to believe (that) his son was involved in drugs. ☊ believe ☊
The boat sank beneath the waves. ☊ beneath ☊
The new regulations will be of benefit to everyone concerned. ☊ benefit ☊
I have typed out some lecture notes for the benefit of those people who were absent last week. ☊ for sb's benefit ☊
It would be better for him to talk to his parents about his problems. ☊ better ☊
You'd be better going by bus. ☊ better ☊
Her promotion means she's $100 a week better off. ☊ be better off ☊
Switzerland lies between France, Germany, Austria and Italy. ☊ between ☊
the border between Sweden and Norway ☊ between ☊
I see her most weekends but not very often in between. ☊ between ☊
Snowdon and the mountains beyond were covered in snow. ☊ beyond ☊
We went for a bicycle ride on Sunday. ☊ bicycle ☊
a big decision ☊ big ☊
She took the stage for her big moment. ☊ big ☊
Do you really think we can take on the big boys (= compete with the most powerful people)? ☊ big ☊
to introduce/approve/reject a bill ☊ bill ☊
How far is human nature determined by biology? ☊ biology ☊
a woman of noble birth ☊ birth ☊
a packet of chocolate biscuits ☊ biscuit ☊
a selection of cheese biscuits ☊ biscuit ☊
The cake has a biscuit base (= one made from crushed biscuits). ☊ biscuit ☊
Can you move up a bit? ☊ bit ☊
I'm not interested in apportioning blame for the accident (= deciding how much each person involved was responsible for it). ☊ blame ☊
After today's heavy snow, many roads are still blocked. ☊ block ☊
One of the guards moved to block her path. ☊ block ☊
piercing blue eyes ☊ blue ☊
the Board of Education (= a group of elected officials who are in charge of all the public schools in a particular area) ☊ board ☊
Flight BA193 for Paris is now boarding at Gate 37. ☊ board ☊
a rowing/sailing boat ☊ boat ☊
a fishing boat ☊ boat ☊
You can take a boat trip along the coast. ☊ boat ☊
'How are you going to France?' 'We're going by boat (= by ferry ).' ☊ boat ☊
a regulatory/an advisory/a review body ☊ body ☊
recognized professional bodies such as the Law Association ☊ body ☊
+ adj.: She left the gas on by mistake and the pan boiled dry (= the water boiled until there was none left). ☊ boil ☊
book sth: She booked a flight to Chicago. ☊ book ☊
book sb + adv./prep.: I've booked you on the 10 o'clock flight. ☊ book ☊
bore sb with sth: Has he been boring you with his stories about his trip? ☊ bore ☊
born (out) of sth: She acted with a courage born (out) of desperation. ☊ born ☊
I like being my own boss (= working for myself and making my own decisions). ☊ boss ☊
Hospital bosses protested at the decision. ☊ boss ☊
I talked to the women. Both of them were French/They were both French. ☊ both ☊
it bothers sb to do sth: It bothers me to think of her alone in that big house. ☊ bother ☊
the bottom step (of a flight of stairs) ☊ bottom ☊
It doesn't take much brain to work out that both stories can't be true. ☊ brain ☊
Our New York branch is dealing with the matter. ☊ branch ☊
brand loyalty (= the tendency of customers to continue buying the same brand) ☊ brand ☊
a brave decision ☊ brave ☊
to break the law/rules/conditions ☊ break ☊
a brief visit/meeting/conversation ☊ brief ☊
He had spoken to Emma only briefly. ☊ briefly ☊
Jack's face turned bright red. ☊ bright ☊
What a brilliant idea! ☊ brilliant ☊
a brilliant performance/invention ☊ brilliant ☊
She has one of the most brilliant minds in the country. ☊ brilliant ☊
The article brought her into conflict with the authorities. ☊ bring ☊
bring to do sth: They were brought up to (= taught as children to) respect authority. ☊ bring sb up ☊
He brought me back (= gave me a ride home) in his car. ☊ bring sb/sth back ☊
She's a feminist, in the broadest sense of the word. ☊ broad ☊
I am anxious not to build up false hopes (= to encourage people to hope for too much). ☊ build sth up ☊
building materials/costs/regulations ☊ building ☊
The house was burnt to the ground (= completely destroyed). ☊ burn ☊
bury sb/sth: The house was buried under ten feet of snow. ☊ bury ☊
Shall we walk or go by bus? ☊ bus ☊
A regular bus service connects the train station with the town centre. ☊ bus ☊
a bus company/driver ☊ bus ☊
a school bus ☊ bus ☊
He has some unfinished business to deal with. ☊ business ☊
Is the trip to Rome business or pleasure? ☊ business ☊
James is busy practising for the school concert. ☊ busy ☊
He was knocked down by a bus. ☊ by ☊
to travel by boat/bus/car/plane ☊ by ☊
The coroner's verdict was 'death by misadventure'. ☊ by ☊
He hurried by without speaking to me. ☊ by ☊
She's no right to call herself a feminist. ☊ call ☊
call sb/sth + noun: They decided to call the baby Mark. ☊ call ☊
to call off a deal/trip/strike ☊ call sth off ☊
They have called off their engagement (= decided not to get married). ☊ call sth off ☊
Are you prepared to tell your story on camera? ☊ on camera ☊
a camping trip ☊ camping ☊
All flights have been cancelled because of bad weather. ☊ cancel ☊
The wedding was cancelled at the last minute. ☊ cancel ☊
Don't forget to cancel the newspaper (= arrange for it not to be delivered) before going away. ☊ cancel ☊
to cancel a policy/subscription ☊ cancel ☊
Is it too late to cancel my order? ☊ cancel ☊
The US has agreed to cancel debts (= say that they no longer need to be paid) totalling $10 million. ☊ cancel ☊
No charge will be made if you cancel within 10 days. ☊ cancel ☊
Smokers face an increased risk of developing lung cancer. ☊ cancer ☊
The party intends to field a candidate in the next general election. ☊ candidate ☊
The captain gave the order to abandon ship. ☊ captain ☊
Captain Jones and his co-pilot ☊ captain ☊
a novel with superficial cardboard characters ☊ cardboard ☊
She moved back home to care for her elderly parents. ☊ care for sb ☊
What made you decide on a career as a vet? ☊ career ☊
That will be a good career move (= something that will help your career). ☊ career ☊
a career soldier/diplomat (= a professional one) ☊ career ☊
a careers adviser/officer (= a person whose job is to give people advice and information about jobs) ☊ career ☊
After careful consideration we have decided to offer you the job. ☊ careful ☊
the case for the defence/prosecution ☊ case ☊
Every application will be decided on a case-by-case basis (= each one will be considered separately). ☊ case ☊
'I've made up my mind.' 'In that case, there's no point discussing it.' ☊ in that case ☊
The museum needs to find ways of raising cash. ☊ cash ☊
I'm constantly strapped for cash (= without enough money). ☊ cash ☊
Unemployment is a major cause of poverty. ☊ cause ☊
There was discussion about the fire and its likely cause. ☊ cause ☊
Drinking and driving is one of the most common causes of traffic accidents. ☊ cause ☊
The food was excellent—I had no cause for complaint. ☊ cause ☊
Animal welfare campaigners raised £70 000 for their cause last year. ☊ cause ☊
a good cause (= an organization that does good work, such as a charity) ☊ cause ☊
fighting for the Republican cause ☊ cause ☊
deaths caused by dangerous driving ☊ cause ☊
Her triumph was a cause for celebration. ☊ celebration ☊
I talked to her on my cell phone. ☊ cell phone ☊
Prevention also plays a central role in traditional medicine. ☊ central ☊
the central committee (= of a political party) ☊ central ☊
I think there's a bus at 8 but you'd better call to make certain. ☊ make certain (that...) ☊
to set in motion a chain of events ☊ chain ☊
a chain of command (= a system in an organization by which instructions are passed from one person to another) ☊ chain ☊
Volunteers formed a human chain to rescue precious items from the burning house. ☊ chain ☊
The mayor wore his chain of office. ☊ chain ☊
The prisoners were kept in chains (= with chains around their arms and legs, to prevent them from escaping). ☊ chain ☊
Destruction of the environment is one of the most serious challenges we face. ☊ challenge ☊
It was a direct challenge to the president's authority. ☊ challenge ☊
The story was completely untrue and was successfully challenged in court. ☊ challenge ☊
She does not like anyone challenging her authority. ☊ challenge ☊
This discovery challenges traditional beliefs. ☊ challenge ☊
Divers transfer from the water to a decompression chamber. ☊ chamber ☊
chance for sb to do sth: There will be a chance for parents to look around the school. ☊ chance ☊
to change/switch channels ☊ channel ☊
character traits/defects ☊ character ☊
Everyone admires her strength of character and determination. ☊ character ☊
He showed great character returning to the sport after his accident. ☊ character ☊
The need to communicate is a key characteristic of human society. ☊ characteristic ☊
genetic characteristics ☊ characteristic ☊
They decided to drop the charges against the newspaper and settle out of court. ☊ charge ☊
She rejected the charge that the story was untrue. ☊ charge ☊
He came charging into my room and demanded to know what was going on. ☊ charge ☊
The concert will raise money for local charities. ☊ charity ☊
Most of the runners in the London Marathon are raising money for charity. ☊ charity ☊
chat (to/with sb): My kids spend hours chatting on the phone to their friends. ☊ chat ☊
chat away (to/with sb): Within minutes of being introduced they were chatting away like old friends. ☊ chat ☊
chat about sth/sb: What were you chatting about? ☊ chat ☊
I just called in for a chat. ☊ chat ☊
I had a long chat with her. ☊ chat ☊
Customs officers have the right to check all luggage going through customs. ☊ check ☊
It is vital to keep a check on your speed (= look at it regularly in order to control it). ☊ check ☊
a chatty, cheerful letter ☊ cheerful ☊
a chemical element ☊ chemical ☊
the chief cause/problem/reason ☊ chief ☊
chocolate chip cookies (= biscuits containing small pieces of chocolate) ☊ chip ☊
He had no choice but to leave (= this was the only thing he could do). ☊ choice ☊
Sandy had to tell his tale in halting Italian. Since Franco spoke no English, he had no choice in the matter. ☊ choice ☊
You choose, I can't decide. ☊ choose ☊
The company reserves the right to cancel this agreement in certain circumstances. ☊ circumstance ☊
claim sth: He's not entitled to claim unemployment benefit. ☊ claim ☊
You could have claimed the cost of the hotel room from your insurance. ☊ claim ☊
A lot of lost property is never claimed. ☊ claim ☊
He claimed political asylum. ☊ claim ☊
claim (that)...: He claims (that) he was not given a fair hearing. ☊ claim ☊
claim (sb/sth) to be/do sth: I don't claim to be an expert. ☊ claim ☊
claim sth: Scientists are claiming a major breakthrough in the fight against cancer. ☊ claim ☊
it is claimed that...: It was claimed that some doctors were working 80 hours a week. ☊ claim ☊
They had no claim on the land. ☊ claim ☊
The singer has denied the magazine's claim that she is leaving the band. ☊ claim ☊
She has class all right—she looks like a model. ☊ class ☊
the professional classes ☊ class ☊
a classic novel/study/goal ☊ classic ☊
The novel may become a modern classic. ☊ classic ☊
Electric buses are a clean, environmentally friendly way to travel. ☊ clean ☊
The traffic took a long time to clear after the accident. ☊ clear ☊
The streets had been cleared of snow. ☊ clear ☊
The remains of the snow had been cleared from the streets. ☊ clear ☊
Admitting her mistake may have been quite a clever move on her part. ☊ clever ☊
They wanted to move to a warmer climate. ☊ climate ☊
I bought some new clothes for the trip. ☊ clothes ☊
a basketball/football/tennis, etc. coach ☊ coach ☊
Italy's national coach ☊ coach ☊
Travel is by coach overnight to Berlin. ☊ coach ☊
a coach station (= where coaches start and end their journey) ☊ coach ☊
a coach party (= a group of people travelling together on a coach) ☊ coach ☊
a railway coach ☊ coach ☊
You're just coasting—it's time to work hard now. ☊ coast ☊
The roof collapsed under the weight of snow. ☊ collapse ☊
a state of mental/nervous collapse ☊ collapse ☊
Foods which go through a factory process lose much of their colour, flavour and texture. ☊ colour ☊
The German team scored a combined total of 652 points. ☊ combine ☊
The trip will combine business with pleasure. ☊ combine ☊
He came to power in 2006. ☊ come ☊
When will they come to a decision? ☊ come ☊
She comes to work by bus. ☊ come ☊
Their trip to France didn't come up to expectations. ☊ come up to sth ☊
We'll let you know if any vacancies come up. ☊ come up ☊
The subject came up in conversation. ☊ come up ☊
When is her new novel coming out? ☊ come out ☊
The full story came out at the trial. ☊ come out ☊
The children have been a great comfort to me through all of this. ☊ comfort ☊
She shifted into a more comfortable position on the chair. ☊ comfortable ☊
He has 1 200 men under his command. ☊ command ☊
He has command of 1 200 men. ☊ command ☊
The police arrived and took command of the situation. ☊ command ☊
For the first time in years, she felt in command of her life. ☊ command ☊
Who is in command here? ☊ command ☊
There were many disagreements over the command of the peacekeeping forces. ☊ command ☊
You must obey the captain's commands. ☊ command ☊
The troops were commanded by General Haig. ☊ command ☊
+ speech: 'Come here!' he commanded (them). ☊ command ☊
command that...: The commission intervened and commanded that work on the building cease. ☊ command ☊
The commission commanded that work on the building should cease. ☊ command ☊
Have you any comment to make about the cause of the disaster? ☊ comment ☊
I don't feel I can comment on their decision. ☊ comment ☊
a commercial vehicle (= one that is used for carrying goods or passengers who pay) ☊ commercial ☊
the first commercial flights across the Atlantic ☊ commercial ☊
a commission to design the new parliament building ☊ commission ☊
the European Commission ☊ commission ☊
The government has set up a commission of inquiry into the disturbances at the prison. ☊ commission ☊
a commission on human rights ☊ commission ☊
commission sb to do sth: She has been commissioned to write a new national anthem. ☊ commission ☊
The survey on consumer taste was commissioned by local stores. ☊ commission ☊
Borrowers should think carefully before committing themselves to taking out a loan. ☊ commit ☊
commit sb/yourself to do sth: Both sides committed themselves to settle the dispute peacefully. ☊ commit ☊
She's on the management committee. ☊ committee ☊
The committee has/have decided to close the restaurant. ☊ committee ☊
a committee member/a member of the committee ☊ committee ☊
a committee meeting ☊ committee ☊
The player was fined by the disciplinary committee. ☊ committee ☊
This decision was taken for the common good (= the advantage of everyone). ☊ common ☊
It's only common decency to let her know what's happening (= people would expect it). ☊ common ☊
communicate sth (to sb): He was eager to communicate his ideas to the group. ☊ communicate ☊
communicate how/what, etc...: They failed to communicate what was happening and why. ☊ communicate ☊
The novel is about a family who can't communicate with each other. ☊ communicate ☊
They communicated in sign language. ☊ communicate ☊
communicate sth (to sb): to communicate information/a message to sb ☊ communicate ☊
All channels of communication need to be kept open. ☊ communication ☊
We are in regular communication by email. ☊ communication ☊
communication systems/links/technology ☊ communication ☊
Snow has prevented communication with the outside world for three days. ☊ communication ☊
the National Bus Company ☊ company ☊
He runs his own TV production company. ☊ company ☊
We need to work harder to remain competitive with other companies. ☊ competitive ☊
The explosion completely destroyed the building. ☊ completely ☊
To complicate matters further, there will be no transport available till 8 o'clock. ☊ complicate ☊
The story is extremely complicated. ☊ complicated ☊
concentrate sth (on sth/on doing sth): I decided to concentrate all my efforts on finding somewhere to live. ☊ concentrate ☊
The story concerns the prince's efforts to rescue Pamina. ☊ concern ☊
concern (about sth/sb): There is growing concern about violence on television. ☊ concern ☊
All cases concerning children are dealt with in a special children's court. ☊ concerning ☊
conclude by doing sth: He concluded by wishing everyone a safe trip home. ☊ conclude ☊
conclude sth (with sth): The commission concluded its investigation last month. ☊ conclude ☊
It is easier to think in concrete terms rather than in the abstract. ☊ concrete ☊
They agreed under the condition that the matter be dealt with promptly. ☊ condition ☊
Conditions are ideal (= the weather is very good) for sailing today. ☊ condition ☊
treacherous driving conditions ☊ condition ☊
The motorcyclist was in a critical condition in hospital last night. ☊ condition ☊
The sport has a strict code of conduct. ☊ conduct ☊
The new contracts have undermined the confidence of employees. ☊ confidence ☊
Beneath his confident and charming exterior, lurked a mass of insecurities. ☊ confident ☊
The government has done nothing to resolve the conflict over nurses' pay. ☊ conflict ☊
The story tells of a classic conflict between love and duty. ☊ conflict ☊
They confused me with conflicting accounts of what happened. ☊ confuse ☊
The children gave a confused account of what had happened. ☊ confused ☊
I was surprised to hear them mentioned together: I had never connected them before. ☊ connect ☊
The towns are connected by train and bus services. ☊ connect ☊
The fall in retail sales is directly connected with the decline in employment. ☊ connected ☊
to make a conscious decision ☊ conscious ☊
This decision could have serious consequences for the industry. ☊ consequence ☊
These workers are considered (as) a high-risk group. ☊ consider ☊
They showed no consideration whatsoever for my feelings. ☊ consideration ☊
The candidates' experience and qualifications will be taken into consideration when the decision is made. ☊ take sth into consideration ☊
The committee consists of ten members. ☊ consist of sb/sth ☊
to construct a theory ☊ construct ☊
a well-constructed novel ☊ construct ☊
ships of steel construction ☊ construction ☊
a consulting engineer (= one who has expert knowledge and gives advice) ☊ consult ☊
consumer demand/choice/rights ☊ consumer ☊
Tax cuts will boost consumer confidence after the recession. ☊ consumer ☊
The company has maintained trade contacts with India. ☊ contact ☊
In her job she often comes into contact with (= meets) lawyers. ☊ contact ☊
Have you kept in contact with any of your friends from college (= do you still see them or speak or write to them)? ☊ contact ☊
I finally made contact with (= succeeded in speaking to or meeting) her in Paris. ☊ contact ☊
Her statement contained one or two inaccuracies. ☊ contain ☊
contemporary fiction/music/dance ☊ contemporary ☊
His decision can only be understood in context. ☊ context ☊
The story continues in our next issue. ☊ continue ☊
continue sth: The story will be continued in our next issue. ☊ continue ☊
a continuous line of traffic ☊ continuous ☊
a contract of employment ☊ contract ☊
The offer has been accepted, subject to contract (= the agreement is not official until the contract is signed). ☊ contract ☊
contrast (to sb/sth): The company lost $7 million this quarter in contrast to a profit of $6.2 million a year earlier. ☊ contrast ☊
contrast (with sb/sth): to show a sharp/stark/striking contrast with sth ☊ contrast ☊
Compare and contrast the two novels. ☊ contrast ☊
contribute sth (to/towards sth): We contributed £5 000 to the earthquake fund. ☊ contribute ☊
contribute (to sth): He contributes regularly to the magazine 'New Scientist'. ☊ contribute ☊
The party is expecting to gain control of the council in the next election. ☊ control ☊
The Democrats will probably lose control of Congress. ☊ control ☊
A military junta took control of the country. ☊ control ☊
She lost control of her car on the ice. ☊ control ☊
Owing to circumstances beyond our control, the flight to Rome has been cancelled. ☊ control ☊
The coach made the team work hard on ball control (= in a ball game). ☊ control ☊
control what/how, etc...: Parents should control what their kids watch on television. ☊ control ☊
social conventions ☊ convention ☊
By convention the deputy leader was always a woman. ☊ convention ☊
She is a young woman who enjoys flouting conventions. ☊ convention ☊
the United Nations convention on the rights of the child ☊ convention ☊
conventional methods/approaches ☊ conventional ☊
a telephone conversation ☊ conversation ☊
I had a long conversation with her the other day. ☊ conversation ☊
The main topic of conversation was the likely outcome of the election. ☊ conversation ☊
Don was deep in conversation with the girl on his right. ☊ conversation ☊
to get into conversation with sb ☊ conversation ☊
to get into a conversation with sb ☊ conversation ☊
The conversation turned to gardening. ☊ conversation ☊
I tried to make conversation (= to speak in order to appear polite). ☊ conversation ☊
Desperately he struggled to keep the conversation going. ☊ conversation ☊
I see no point in continuing this conversation. ☊ conversation ☊
She tried to steer the conversation away from the topic of marriage. ☊ conversation ☊
He felt a sudden alarm at the turn the conversation was taking. ☊ conversation ☊
convert sth (into sth): The hotel is going to be converted into a nursing home. ☊ convert ☊
The pub is a converted warehouse. ☊ convert ☊
What rate will I get if I convert my dollars into euros? ☊ convert ☊
Hot water is converted to electricity by a turbine. ☊ convert ☊
convert (from sth) (into/to sth): We've converted from oil to gas central heating. ☊ convert ☊
a sofa that converts into a bed ☊ convert ☊
convert (from sth) (to sth): He converted from Christianity to Islam. ☊ convert ☊
convert sb (from sth) (to sth): She was soon converted to the socialist cause. ☊ convert ☊
convince sb/yourself (of sth): You'll need to convince them of your enthusiasm for the job. ☊ convince ☊
convince sb/yourself (that)...: I'd convinced myself (that) I was right. ☊ convince ☊
The experience convinced him that Europe was on the brink of a revolution. ☊ convince ☊
I've been trying to convince him to see a doctor. ☊ convince ☊
She was decidedly cool about the proposal. ☊ cool ☊
He has been cool towards me ever since we had that argument. ☊ cool ☊
I think you've made the correct decision. ☊ correct ☊
They issued a statement correcting the one they had made earlier. ☊ correct ☊
The plan had to be abandoned on grounds of cost. ☊ cost ☊
a charming country cottage with roses around the door ☊ cottage ☊
The sheets are 100% pure cotton. ☊ cotton ☊
You couldn't have left it on the bus, could you? ☊ could ☊
a city/county/borough/district council ☊ council ☊
superb walking country ☊ country ☊
magnificent views over open countryside ☊ countryside ☊
Everyone should enjoy the right of access to the countryside. ☊ countryside ☊
The college runs specialist language courses. ☊ course ☊
Her lawyer made a statement outside the court. ☊ court ☊
The case was settled out of court (= a decision was reached without a trial). ☊ court ☊
Do the rules cover (= do they apply to) a case like this? ☊ cover ☊
Snow covered the ground. ☊ cover ☊
a thick covering of snow on the ground ☊ covering ☊
She peeped through the crack in the curtains. ☊ crack ☊
She passed her tongue over her cracked lips and tried to speak. ☊ cracked ☊
traditional crafts like basket-weaving ☊ craft ☊
The first distant crash of thunder shook the air. ☊ crash ☊
crash into sth: A truck went out of control and crashed into the back of a bus. ☊ crash ☊
double/single cream (= thick/thin cream) ☊ cream ☊
The dormouse is a shy, nocturnal creature. ☊ creature ☊
the connection between drugs and organized crime ☊ crime ☊
crime fiction/novels (= stories about crime) ☊ crime ☊
She's a crime writer (= she writes stories about crime). ☊ crime ☊
Society does not know how to deal with hardened criminals (= people who regularly commit crimes and are not sorry for what they do). ☊ criminal ☊
The business is still in crisis but it has survived the worst of the recession. ☊ crisis ☊
an expert in crisis management ☊ crisis ☊
Students are encouraged to develop critical thinking instead of accepting opinions without questioning them. ☊ critical ☊
One of the victims of the fire remains in a critical condition. ☊ critical ☊
Reducing levels of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere is of critical importance. ☊ critical ☊
Your decision is critical to our future. ☊ critical ☊
criticize sb/sth: The decision was criticized by environmental groups. ☊ criticize ☊
The crops are regularly sprayed with pesticides. ☊ crop ☊
In the spring the place is crowded with skiers. ☊ crowded ☊
a crucial factor/issue/decision ☊ crucial ☊
crucial that...: It is crucial that we get this right. ☊ crucial ☊
He wasn't there at the crucial moment (= when he was needed most). ☊ crucial ☊
to give a cry of anguish/despair/relief/surprise/terror, etc. ☊ cry ☊
the effect of technology on traditional cultures ☊ culture ☊
The only real cure is rest. ☊ cure ☊
curl sth (+ adv./prep.): She curled her legs up under her. ☊ curl ☊
Birds use warm air currents to help their flight. ☊ current ☊
All the options are currently available. ☊ currently ☊
They know me—I'm a regular customer. ☊ customer ☊
The firm has excellent customer relations. ☊ customer ☊
The bus was cut in two by the train. ☊ cut ☊
cut sth: She cut her finger on a piece of glass. ☊ cut ☊
I've been advised to cut sugar out of my diet. ☊ cut sth out (of sth) ☊
They announced cuts in public spending. ☊ cut ☊
a cycle route/track ☊ cycle ☊
a daily routine/visit/newspaper ☊ daily ☊
an evening of drama, music and dance ☊ dance ☊
We hold a dance every year to raise money for charity. ☊ dance ☊
She's a fantastic dancer. ☊ dancer ☊
Danger! Keep Out! ☊ danger ☊
Children's lives are in danger every time they cross this road. ☊ danger ☊
animals in danger of extinction ☊ danger ☊
Doctors said she is now out of danger (= not likely to die). ☊ danger ☊
There is no danger of a bush fire now. ☊ danger ☊
danger of sth: The building is in danger of collapsing. ☊ danger ☊
How many factory workers are in danger of losing their jobs? ☊ danger ☊
'Nicky won't find out, will she?' 'Oh, no, there's no danger of that.' ☊ danger ☊
danger that...: There is a danger that the political disorder of the past will return. ☊ danger ☊
Smoking is a serious danger to health. ☊ danger ☊
Police said the man was a danger to the public. ☊ danger ☊
the hidden dangers in your home ☊ danger ☊
We'd be on dangerous ground if we asked about race or religion. ☊ dangerous ground ☊
data retrieval (= ways of storing or finding information on a computer) ☊ data ☊
One day, I want to leave the city and move to the country. ☊ one day ☊
to deal with enquiries/issues/complaints ☊ deal with sth ☊
Have you dealt with these letters yet? ☊ deal with sth ☊
As athletes prepare for the Olympics, sporting organizations are looking for big sponsorship deals to pay for the trip to Sydney. ☊ deal ☊
We see them a great deal (= often). ☊ deal ☊
Police are trying to establish the cause of death. ☊ death ☊
The minister opened the debate (= was the first to speak). ☊ debate ☊
Whether he deserves what has happened to him is open to debate/a matter for debate (= cannot be certain or decided yet). ☊ debate ☊
debate whether, what, etc...: The committee will debate whether to lower the age of club membership to 16. ☊ debate ☊
economic/moral/urban decay ☊ decay ☊
decaying inner city areas ☊ decay ☊
It's up to you to decide. ☊ decide ☊
I can't tell you what to do—you'll have to decide for yourself. ☊ decide ☊
decide between A and B: It was difficult to decide between the two candidates. ☊ decide ☊
decide against sth: They decided against taking legal action. ☊ decide ☊
decide what, whether, etc...: I can't decide what to wear. ☊ decide ☊
She couldn't decide whether he was telling the truth or not. ☊ decide ☊
decide (that)...: She decided (that) she wanted to live in France. ☊ decide ☊
decide to do sth: We've decided not to go away after all. ☊ decide ☊
Why did you decide to look for a new job? ☊ decide ☊
decide sth: We might be hiring more people but nothing has been decided yet. ☊ decide ☊
it is decided (that)...: It was decided (that) the school should purchase new software. ☊ decide ☊
We're still trying to decide on a venue. ☊ decide on/upon sth ☊
I can't decide on who to invite. ☊ decide on/upon sth ☊
to make a decision (= to decide) ☊ decision ☊
to take a decision (= to decide) ☊ decision ☊
We need a decision on this by next week. ☊ decision ☊
Who took the decision to go ahead with the project? ☊ decision ☊
He is really bad at making decisions. ☊ decision ☊
We finally reached a decision (= decided after some difficulty). ☊ decision ☊
We must come to a decision about what to do next by tomorrow. ☊ decision ☊
a big (= an important) decision ☊ decision ☊
The final decision is yours. ☊ decision ☊
It's a difficult decision for any doctor. ☊ decision ☊
The editor's decision is final. ☊ decision ☊
Mary is the decision-maker in the house. ☊ decision ☊
The decisions by the management committee will affect everyone in the company. ☊ decision ☊
declare sth: The government has declared a state of emergency. ☊ declare ☊
Germany declared war on France on 1 August 1914. ☊ declare ☊
The government has declared war on (= officially stated its intention to stop) illiteracy. ☊ declare ☊
declare that...: The court declared that strike action was illegal. ☊ declare ☊
declare sth + noun: The area has been declared a national park. ☊ declare ☊
declare sth to be sth: The painting was declared to be a forgery. ☊ declare ☊
declare sth + adj.: The contract was declared void. ☊ declare ☊
+ speech: 'I'll do it!' Tom declared. ☊ declare ☊
declare that...: He declared that he was in love with her. ☊ declare ☊
declare sth: Few people dared to declare their opposition to the regime. ☊ declare ☊
declare yourself + adj./noun: She declared herself extremely hurt by his lack of support. ☊ declare ☊
Do you have anything to declare? ☊ declare ☊
a rapid/sharp/gradual decline ☊ decline ☊
urban/economic decline ☊ decline ☊
The company reported a small decline in its profits. ☊ decline ☊
An increase in cars has resulted in the decline of public transport. ☊ decline ☊
The town fell into (a) decline (= started to be less busy, important, etc.) after the mine closed. ☊ decline ☊
Industry in Britain has been in decline since the 1970s. ☊ decline ☊
decrease (of sth): a decrease of nearly 6% in the number of visitors to the museum ☊ decrease ☊
He pondered, as if over some deep philosophical point. ☊ deep ☊
a deep economic recession ☊ deep ☊
deep water/snow ☊ deep ☊
to think deeply (= about all the aspects of sth) ☊ deeply ☊
He defended his decision to punish the boy. ☊ defend ☊
The date of the move has not been definitely decided yet (= it may change). ☊ definitely ☊
To what degree can parents be held responsible for a child's behaviour? ☊ degree ☊
The government is accused of using delaying tactics (= deliberately doing sth to delay a process, decision, etc.). ☊ delay ☊
a feeling of sheer/pure delight ☊ delight ☊
She is due to deliver a lecture on genetic engineering. ☊ deliver ☊
The jury finally delivered its verdict. ☊ deliver ☊
deliver (sth) to sb/sth: Leaflets have been delivered to every household. ☊ deliver ☊
demonstrate that...: These results demonstrate convincingly that our campaign is working. ☊ demonstrate ☊
demonstrate sb/sth to be sth: The theories were demonstrated to be false. ☊ demonstrate ☊
Flights should be confirmed 48 hours before departure. ☊ departure ☊
All departures are from Manchester. ☊ departure ☊
Does the quality of teaching depend on class size? ☊ depend on/upon sth ☊
Starting salary varies from £26 000 to £30 500, depending on experience. ☊ depending on ☊
He either resigned or was sacked, depending on who you talk to. ☊ depending on ☊
I shouldn't be too late. But it depends if the traffic's bad. ☊ that depends, it (all) depends ☊
Millions were deposited in Swiss bank accounts. ☊ deposit ☊
She was in the depths of despair ☊ depth ☊
a writer of great wisdom and depth ☊ depth ☊
I haven't looked at the report in depth yet. ☊ in depth ☊
an in-depth study ☊ in depth ☊
a personal pain that goes beyond description (= is too great to express in words) ☊ description ☊
She deserves a medal for teaching those 5-year-olds all day! ☊ sb deserves a medal ☊
new and original designs ☊ design ☊
desire for sth: a strong desire for power ☊ desire ☊
The prisoners grew increasingly desperate. ☊ desperate ☊
Stores are getting desperate after two years of poor sales. ☊ desperate ☊
Somewhere out there was a desperate man, cold, hungry, hunted. ☊ desperate ☊
I heard sounds of a desperate struggle in the next room. ☊ desperate ☊
a desperate bid for freedom ☊ desperate ☊
She clung to the edge in a desperate attempt to save herself. ☊ desperate ☊
His increasing financial difficulties forced him to take desperate measures. ☊ desperate ☊
Doctors were fighting a desperate battle to save the little girl's life. ☊ desperate ☊
desperate (for sth): He was so desperate for a job he would have done anything. ☊ desperate ☊
I'm desperate for a cigarette. ☊ desperate ☊
desperate (to do sth): I was absolutely desperate to see her. ☊ desperate ☊
desperately ill/unhappy/lonely ☊ desperately ☊
They desperately wanted a child. ☊ desperately ☊
She looked desperately around for a weapon. ☊ desperately ☊
The building was completely destroyed by fire. ☊ destroy ☊
They've destroyed all the evidence. ☊ destroy ☊
You have destroyed my hopes of happiness. ☊ destroy ☊
the destruction of the rainforests ☊ destruction ☊
weapons of mass destruction ☊ destruction ☊
a tidal wave bringing death and destruction in its wake ☊ destruction ☊
The central argument is that capitalism sows the seeds of its own destruction (= creates the forces that destroy it). ☊ destruction ☊
fierce/grim/dogged determination ☊ determination ☊
He fought the illness with courage and determination. ☊ determination ☊
They had survived by sheer determination. ☊ determination ☊
determination to do sth: I admire her determination to get it right. ☊ determination ☊
determine sth: An inquiry was set up to determine the cause of the accident. ☊ determine ☊
it is determined that...: It was determined that she had died of natural causes. ☊ determine ☊
I'm determined to succeed. ☊ determined ☊
a determined effort to stop smoking ☊ determined ☊
The proposal had been dropped in the face of determined opposition. ☊ determined ☊
Her son developed asthma when he was two. ☊ develop ☊
Do you keep a diary (= write one regularly)? ☊ diary ☊
This species has nearly died out because its habitat is being destroyed. ☊ die out ☊
I'm dying to know what happened. ☊ be dying for sth/to do sth ☊
to receive advice on diet ☊ diet ☊
I decided to go on a diet (= to lose weight) before my holiday. ☊ diet ☊
She noticed a marked difference in the children on her second visit. ☊ difference ☊
What a difference! You look great with your hair like that. ☊ difference ☊
I had considerable difficulty (in) persuading her to leave. ☊ difficulty ☊
the most direct route/course ☊ direct ☊
a direct flight (= a flight that does not stop) ☊ direct ☊
There's a direct train to Leeds (= it may stop at other stations but you do not have to change trains). ☊ direct ☊
a direct hit (= a hit that is accurate and does not touch sth else first) ☊ direct ☊
She now directs a large choir. ☊ direct ☊
He was asked to take command and direct operations. ☊ direct ☊
physically/mentally disabled ☊ disabled ☊
severely disabled ☊ disabled ☊
Does the theatre have disabled access? ☊ disabled ☊
Her decision to cancel the concert is bound to disappoint her fans. ☊ disappoint ☊
His latest novel does not disappoint. ☊ disappoint ☊
To our great disappointment, it rained every day of the trip. ☊ disappointment ☊
disapprove sth: A solid majority disapproves the way the president is handling the controversy. ☊ disapprove ☊
Strict discipline is imposed on army recruits. ☊ discipline ☊
Lack of discipline at home meant that many pupils found it difficult to settle in to the ordered environment of the school. ☊ discipline ☊
a discount shop (= one that regularly sells goods at reduced prices) ☊ discount ☊
discount sth as sth: The news reports were being discounted as propaganda. ☊ discount ☊
We discovered this beach while we were sailing around the island. ☊ discover ☊
He saw life as a voyage of discovery. ☊ discovery ☊
discovery (that...): She was shocked by the discovery that he had been unfaithful. ☊ discovery ☊
After considerable discussion, they decided to accept our offer. ☊ discussion ☊
an infectious/contagious disease (= one that can be passed to sb very easily) ☊ disease ☊
It is not known what causes the disease. ☊ disease ☊
protection against sexually transmitted diseases ☊ disease ☊
A fatty diet increases the risk of heart disease. ☊ disease ☊
a glass dish ☊ dish ☊
This makes an excellent hot main dish. ☊ dish ☊
She claims she was unfairly dismissed from her post. ☊ dismiss ☊
He was arrested on drug distribution charges. ☊ distribution ☊
Electronic media make the potential for information distribution possible on a scale never before achieved. ☊ distribution ☊
district councils ☊ district ☊
I'm sorry to disturb you, but can I talk to you for a moment? ☊ disturb ☊
domestic flights (= to and from places within a country) ☊ domestic ☊
He tended to dominate the conversation. ☊ dominate ☊
He's made some great movies. There's no doubt about it. ☊ no doubt ☊
The prosecution was able to establish beyond reasonable doubt that the woman had been lying. ☊ beyond (any) doubt ☊
It may be all right. Personally, I have my doubts. ☊ have your doubts (about sth) ☊
doubt sth: There seems no reason to doubt her story. ☊ doubt ☊
Have you got me down for the trip? ☊ down ☊
Subsidence is the downward movement of a site on which a building stands. ☊ downward ☊
The company employs no more than a couple of dozen people. ☊ dozen ☊
A powerful human drama was unfolding before our eyes. ☊ drama ☊
I tried to draw him aside (= for example where I could talk to him privately). ☊ draw ☊
a drawing of a yacht ☊ drawing ☊
Did I talk in my sleep? I must have been dreaming. ☊ dream ☊
It was the kind of trip most of us only dream about. ☊ dream ☊
drive sb to sth: Those kids are driving me to despair. ☊ drive ☊
a bus/train/ambulance/taxi driver ☊ driver ☊
dangerous driving ☊ driving ☊
The Dutch team have dropped to fifth place. ☊ drop ☊
I found out Steve was on drugs (= regularly used drugs). ☊ drug ☊
drug and alcohol abuse ☊ drug ☊
a hard (= very harmful) drug such as heroin ☊ drug ☊
She was a drug addict (= could not stop using drugs). ☊ drug ☊
She was found to be under the influence of drugs. ☊ drug ☊
drug rehabilitation ☊ drug ☊
prescribed drugs ☊ drug ☊
His only way of dealing with his problems was to go out and get drunk. ☊ drunk ☊
Water the plant regularly, never letting the soil dry out. ☊ dry out, dry sth out ☊
The next train is due in five minutes. ☊ due ☊
Due to staff shortages, we are unable to offer a full buffet service on this train. ☊ due ☊
There are extra flights to Colorado during the winter. ☊ during ☊
Each day that passed he grew more and more desperate. ☊ each ☊
The ruling overturned the court's earlier decision. ☊ early ☊
The bus was ten minutes early. ☊ early ☊
The bus came five minutes early. ☊ early ☊
earn sth: He earned a reputation as an expert on tax law. ☊ earn ☊
After a week at sea, it was good to feel the earth beneath our feet again. ☊ earth ☊
The museum is easily accessible by car. ☊ easily ☊
The economy is in recession. ☊ economy ☊
She writes with a great economy of words (= using only the necessary words). ☊ economy ☊
She collects first editions of Victorian novels. ☊ edition ☊
The story was in Tuesday's edition of 'The New York Times'. ☊ edition ☊
educate sb (in/on sth): Children need to be educated on the dangers of drug-taking. ☊ educate ☊
an alcohol education programme (= to warn of the dangers of alcohol) ☊ education ☊
Patient education is important to minimize the risk of a second heart attack. ☊ education ☊
to learn to distinguish between cause and effect ☊ effect ☊
the beneficial effects of exercise ☊ effect ☊
I can certainly feel the effects of too many late nights. ☊ effect ☊
I tried to persuade him, but with little or no effect. ☊ effect ☊
The recommendations will soon be put into effect. ☊ bring/put sth into effect ☊
You dealt with the situation very effectively. ☊ effectively ☊
The truth of this statement has been effectively demonstrated in Chapter 1. ☊ effectively ☊
She jabbed him with her elbow. ☊ elbow ☊
He rested his elbows on his knees. ☊ elbow ☊
She grazed her elbow in the fall. ☊ elbow ☊
He's fractured his elbow. ☊ elbow ☊
The jacket was worn at the elbows. ☊ elbow ☊
elect sb (as) sth: elect sb + noun: He was elected (as) MP for Oxford East. ☊ elect ☊
election (to sth): a year after her election to the committee ☊ election ☊
Cost was a key element in our decision. ☊ element ☊
The story has all the elements of a soap opera. ☊ element ☊
There appears to be an element of truth in his story. ☊ element ☊
He either forgot or else decided not to come. ☊ or else ☊
This EU ruling puts Britain in a very embarrassing position. ☊ embarrassing ☊
The government has declared a state of emergency following the earthquake. ☊ emergency ☊
The government has been granted emergency powers (= to deal with an emergency). ☊ emergency ☊
He lost control of his emotions. ☊ emotion ☊
The decision was based on emotion rather than rational thought. ☊ emotion ☊
He tends to get emotional on these occasions. ☊ emotional ☊
an emotionally charged atmosphere ☊ emotionally ☊
There has been a shift of emphasis from manufacturing to service industries. ☊ emphasis ☊
employee rights/relations ☊ employee ☊
They're very good employers (= they treat the people that work for them well). ☊ employer ☊
one of the largest employers in the area ☊ employer ☊
an empty box/glass ☊ empty ☊
an empty house/room/bus ☊ empty ☊
enable sth: a new train line to enable easier access to the stadium ☊ enable ☊
encounter (between A and B): The story describes the extraordinary encounter between a man and a dolphin. ☊ encounter ☊
I've had a number of close encounters (= situations that could have been dangerous) with bad drivers. ☊ encounter ☊
encourage sb in sth: My parents have always encouraged me in my choice of career. ☊ encourage ☊
encourage sb: We were greatly encouraged by the positive response of the public. ☊ encourage ☊
Banks actively encourage people to borrow money. ☊ encourage ☊
encourage sth (in sb/sth): They claim that some computer games encourage violent behaviour in young children. ☊ encourage ☊
encourage sb to do sth: Music and lighting are used to encourage shoppers to buy more. ☊ encourage ☊
encourage doing sth: Technology encourages multitasking. ☊ encourage ☊
a few words of encouragement ☊ encouragement ☊
encouragement (to sb) (to do sth): She was given every encouragement to try something new. ☊ encouragement ☊
It's the end of an era. ☊ end ☊
His stories usually have a happy ending. ☊ ending ☊
They used to be friends but they are now sworn enemies (= are determined not to become friends again). ☊ enemy ☊
He is currently engaged as a consultant. ☊ engage ☊
They were engaged in conversation. ☊ engaged ☊
engaged (on sth): He is now engaged on his second novel. ☊ engaged ☊
Thanks for a great evening. I really enjoyed it. ☊ enjoy ☊
He spoiled my enjoyment of the game by talking all through it. ☊ enjoyment ☊
The rules are there to ensure everyone's safety and enjoyment. ☊ enjoyment ☊
She's old enough to decide for herself. ☊ enough ☊
enter sb/sth in sth: Irish trainers have entered several horses in the race. ☊ enter ☊
He entertained us for hours with his stories and jokes. ☊ entertain ☊
I found the talk both informative and entertaining. ☊ entertaining ☊
radio, television and other forms of entertainment ☊ entertainment ☊
full of enthusiasm ☊ enthusiasm ☊
The entire village was destroyed. ☊ entire ☊
Everyone's entitled to their own opinion. ☊ entitle ☊
An area of forest equal to the size of Wales has been destroyed. ☊ equal ☊
equal rights/pay ☊ equal ☊
the desire for a more equal society (= in which everyone has the same rights and chances) ☊ equal ☊
Diet and exercise are equally important. ☊ equally ☊
The new regulation was seen as equivalent to censorship. ☊ equivalent ☊
escape doing sth: He narrowly escaped being killed. ☊ escape ☊
an essay on the causes of the First World War ☊ essay ☊
The essential character of the town has been destroyed by the new road. ☊ essential ☊
There are three essentially different ways of tackling the problem. ☊ essentially ☊
The committee was established in 1912. ☊ establish ☊
Let's establish some ground rules. ☊ establish ☊
Traditions get established over time. ☊ establish ☊
establish sth: Police are still trying to establish the cause of the accident. ☊ establish ☊
We talked about the contract, pay, etc. ☊ etc. ☊
In the light of later events the decision was proved right. ☊ event ☊
The decisions we take now may influence the course of events (= the way things happen) in the future. ☊ event ☊
a fund-raising event ☊ event ☊
Our flight eventually left five hours late. ☊ eventually ☊
The buses go every 10 minutes. ☊ every ☊
Every now and then he regretted his decision. ☊ every ☊
evidence (of sth): There is convincing evidence of a link between exposure to sun and skin cancer. ☊ evidence ☊
evidence (for sth): We found further scientific evidence for this theory. ☊ evidence ☊
He was released when the judge ruled there was no evidence against him. ☊ evidence ☊
evil spirits ☊ evil ☊
the evils of drugs/alcohol ☊ evil ☊
to make greatly/grossly/wildly exaggerated claims ☊ exaggerated ☊
Applicants are selected for jobs on the results of a competitive examination. ☊ examination ☊
example (of sth): She is a shining example of what people with disabilities can achieve. ☊ example ☊
an excellent meal ☊ excellent ☊
At $300 the bike is excellent value. ☊ excellent ☊
She speaks excellent French. ☊ excellent ☊
It was absolutely excellent. ☊ excellent ☊
Good writing is unfortunately the exception rather than the rule (= it is unusual). ☊ exception ☊
There are always a lot of exceptions to grammar rules. ☊ exception ☊
All his novels are set in Italy with the exception of his last. ☊ with the exception of ☊
He was flushed with excitement at the thought. ☊ excitement ☊
an exciting story/discovery ☊ exciting ☊
Buses run every hour, Sundays excluded. ☊ exclude ☊
Guy sneezed loudly. 'Excuse me,' he said. ☊ excuse me ☊
executive decisions/duties/jobs/positions ☊ executive ☊
vigorous/gentle exercise ☊ exercise ☊
When she appeared in court she exercised her right to remain silent. ☊ exercise ☊
exhibit (at/in...): He exhibits regularly in local art galleries. ☊ exhibit ☊
The emergency exit is at the back of the bus. ☊ exit ☊
She went to college with great expectations. ☊ expectation ☊
There was an air of expectation and great curiosity. ☊ expectation ☊
The garden was transformed at great expense. ☊ expense ☊
an all-expenses-paid trip ☊ expense ☊
Making the wrong decision could prove expensive. ☊ expensive ☊
a doctor with experience in dealing with patients suffering from stress ☊ experience ☊
He gained valuable experience whilst working on the project. ☊ experience ☊
a computer/medical expert ☊ expert ☊
expert (at/in/on sth): an expert in child psychology ☊ expert ☊
an expert on modern literature ☊ expert ☊
expert (at/in/on doing sth): He's an expert at getting his own way. ☊ expert ☊
Don't ask me—I'm no expert! ☊ expert ☊
to seek expert advice/an expert opinion ☊ expert ☊
an expert driver ☊ expert ☊
We need some expert help. ☊ expert ☊
expert (at/in sth): They are all expert in this field. ☊ expert ☊
expert (at/in doing sth): She's expert at making cheap but stylish clothes. ☊ expert ☊
explain (sth) (to sb): First, I'll explain the rules of the game. ☊ explain ☊
The government now has to explain its decision to the public. ☊ explain ☊
For a full explanation of how the machine works, turn to page 5. ☊ explanation ☊
The teacher gave the children a detailed explanation of the story. ☊ explanation ☊
Bomb disposal experts exploded the device under controlled conditions. ☊ explode ☊
expose sth: He smiled suddenly, exposing a set of amazingly white teeth. ☊ expose ☊
Miles of sand are exposed at low tide. ☊ expose ☊
an express bus/coach/train ☊ express ☊
express delivery services ☊ express ☊
an air express company ☊ express ☊
Freedom of expression (= freedom to say what you think) is a basic human right. ☊ expression ☊
a gradual extension of the powers of central government ☊ extension ☊
a well-known face on our television screens ☊ face ☊
face sth: the problems faced by one-parent families ☊ face ☊
be faced with sth: She's faced with a difficult decision. ☊ face ☊
The hotel has special facilities for welcoming disabled people. ☊ facility ☊
Voluntary work was particularly important in view of the fact that women were often forced to give up paid work on marriage. ☊ fact ☊
I haven't spoken to anyone in English for days and that's a fact. ☊ fact ☊
The story is based on fact. ☊ fact ☊
It's important to distinguish fact from fiction. ☊ fact ☊
The closure of the mine was the single most important factor in the town's decline. ☊ factor ☊
the key/crucial/deciding factor ☊ factor ☊
She was disqualified after failing a drugs test. ☊ fail ☊
fail in sth: I failed in my attempt to persuade her. ☊ fail ☊
patients suffering from heart/kidney, etc. failure ☊ failure ☊
The cause of the crash was given as engine failure. ☊ failure ☊
the failure of the United Nations to maintain food supplies ☊ failure ☊
Failure to comply with the regulations will result in prosecution. ☊ failure ☊
a fair-sized town ☊ fair ☊
a fairly easy book ☊ fairly ☊
I go jogging fairly regularly. ☊ fairly ☊
I have great faith in you—I know you'll do well. ☊ faith ☊
fall into sth: I had fallen into conversation with a man on the train. ☊ fall ☊
a heavy fall of snow ☊ fall ☊
to lull sb into a false sense of security (= make sb feel safe when they are really in danger) ☊ FALSE ☊
The town's only claim to fame is that there was once a riot there. ☊ fame ☊
All my family enjoy skiing. ☊ family ☊
one-parent/single-parent families ☊ family ☊
I addressed it to Mr and Mrs Jones and family. ☊ family ☊
It's a family tradition. ☊ family ☊
Plan your route in advance, using main roads as far as possible. ☊ far ☊
Far away in the distance, a train whistled. ☊ far ☊
We'll go by train as far as London, and then take a bus. ☊ far ☊
Such thinking is fashionable among right-wing politicians. ☊ fashionable ☊
The boat was stuck fast (= unable to move) in the mud. ☊ fast ☊
Ben's a wonderful father. ☊ father ☊
He was a wonderful father to both his natural and adopted children. ☊ father ☊
an athlete who fell from favour after a drugs scandal ☊ favour ☊
The government looks with favour upon (= approves of) the report's recommendations. ☊ favour ☊
She's not in favour with (= supported or liked by) the media just now. ☊ favour ☊
These biscuits are great favourites with the children. ☊ favourite ☊
We spoke quietly for fear of waking the guards. ☊ for fear of sth/of doing sth, for fear (that)... ☊
They undertook to make their judgement without fear or favour. ☊ without fear or favour ☊
I had to feel about in the dark for the light switch. ☊ feel ☊
The effects of the recession are being felt everywhere. ☊ feel ☊
feel it + adj.: I felt it advisable to do nothing. ☊ feel ☊
This decision is, I feel, a huge mistake. ☊ feel ☊
He played the piano with great feeling. ☊ feeling ☊
feeling for sb/sth: She has a wonderful feeling for colour. ☊ feeling ☊
The general feeling of the meeting was against the decision. ☊ feeling ☊
a rock festival (= where bands perform, often outdoors and over a period of several days) ☊ festival ☊
All of them are experts in their chosen field. ☊ field ☊
the fifth century BC ☊ fifth ☊
Workers are fighting the decision to close the factory. ☊ fight ☊
fight for sth: She's fighting for a place in the national team. ☊ fight ☊
a world title fight (= fighting as a sport, especially boxing ) ☊ fight ☊
a figure of authority ☊ figure ☊
Experts put the real figure at closer to 75%. ☊ figure ☊
The question of the peace settlement is likely to figure prominently in the talks. ☊ figure ☊
figure how, what, etc...: Have you figured out how much the trip will cost? ☊ figure sb/sth out ☊
to access/copy/create/delete/download/save a file ☊ file ☊
the film version of the novel ☊ film ☊
television news film of the riots ☊ film ☊
The judge's decision is final. ☊ final ☊
The matter was not finally settled until later. ☊ finally ☊
The project will only go ahead if they can raise the necessary finance. ☊ finance ☊
Moving house put a severe strain on our finances. ☊ finance ☊
I find it amazing that they're still together. ☊ find ☊
find sb/sth to be/do sth: They found him to be charming. ☊ find ☊
I managed to find a solution to the problem. ☊ find ☊
find sb/sth: I wanted to talk to him but he was nowhere to be found. ☊ find ☊
We've found a great new restaurant near the office. ☊ find ☊
You're a fine one to talk! (= you are not in a position to criticize, give advice, etc.) ☊ fine ☊
It was his finest hour (= most successful period) as manager of the England team. ☊ fine ☊
fine sb sth (for sth/for doing sth): The company was fined £20 000 for breaching safety regulations. ☊ fine ☊
The story was a lie from start to finish. ☊ finish ☊
These thatched roofs frequently catch fire (= start to burn). ☊ fire ☊
a firm agreement/date/decision/offer/promise ☊ firm ☊
firm beliefs/conclusions/convictions/principles ☊ firm ☊
Her handshake was cool and firm. ☊ firm ☊
'I can manage,' she said firmly. ☊ firmly ☊
I didn't take the first bus. ☊ first ☊
She resolved to do it at the first (= earliest) opportunity. ☊ first ☊
First I had to decide what to wear. ☊ first ☊
The list of endangered species includes nearly 600 fishes. ☊ fish ☊
Fish stocks in the Baltic are in decline. ☊ fish ☊
a fishing boat ☊ fishing ☊
fit sth: The facts certainly fit your theory. ☊ fit ☊
Everything went up in flames (= was destroyed by fire). ☊ flame ☊
Exercise is the only way to get a flat stomach after having a baby. ☊ flat ☊
Many large old houses have been converted into flats. ☊ flat ☊
the age of supersonic flight ☊ flight ☊
We're booked on the same flight. ☊ flight ☊
Flight BA 4793 is now boarding at Gate 17. ☊ flight ☊
If we leave now, I can catch the earlier flight. ☊ flight ☊
mercy/relief flights (= planes taking help to countries where there is a war) ☊ flight ☊
a smooth/comfortable/bumpy flight ☊ flight ☊
a domestic/an international flight ☊ flight ☊
a hot-air balloon flight ☊ flight ☊
We met on a flight from London to Paris. ☊ flight ☊
All flights between New York and Washington have been cancelled due to fog. ☊ flight ☊
Beautiful music came floating out of the window. ☊ float ☊
The boats were floating gently down the river. ☊ float ☊
to encourage the free flow of information ☊ flow ☊
to improve traffic flow (= make it move faster) ☊ flow ☊
Several people were hit by flying glass. ☊ fly ☊
focus sth (on/upon sb/sth): The visit helped to focus world attention on the plight of the refugees. ☊ focus ☊
focus on sth: We shall maintain our focus on the needs of the customer. ☊ focus ☊
The children were following every word of the story intently. ☊ follow ☊
follow sth: The plot is almost impossible to follow. ☊ follow ☊
Why didn't you follow my advice? ☊ follow ☊
Daniel was shifting anxiously from foot to foot. ☊ foot ☊
I am speaking for everyone in this department. ☊ for ☊
Is this the bus for Chicago? ☊ for ☊
She knew she was destined for a great future. ☊ for ☊
I'm warning you for the last time—stop talking! ☊ for ☊
She's a force to be reckoned with (= a person who has a lot of power and influence and should therefore be treated seriously). ☊ force ☊
Television has become a major force in American political life. ☊ force ☊
She hits the ball with amazing force for someone so small. ☊ force ☊
We will achieve much more by persuasion than by brute force. ☊ force ☊
plans to seize power by force of arms (= by military force) ☊ force ☊
The new regulations are now in force. ☊ in force ☊
When do the new regulations come into force? ☊ come/enter into force ☊
I was forced to take a taxi because the last bus had left. ☊ force ☊
forecast sth: Experts are forecasting a recovery in the economy. ☊ forecast ☊
Snow is forecast for tomorrow. ☊ forecast ☊
a foreign correspondent (= one who reports on foreign countries in newspapers or on television) ☊ foreign ☊
Thousands of hectares of forest are destroyed each year. ☊ forest ☊
I'm opposed to censorship in any shape or form. ☊ form ☊
The dinner was a formal affair. ☊ formal ☊
formal legal processes ☊ formal ☊
The former option would be much more sensible. ☊ former ☊
He had to choose between giving up his job and giving up his principles. He chose the former. ☊ former ☊
Cutting our costs is the only way forward. ☊ forward ☊
It was decided to bring the meeting forward two weeks. ☊ forward ☊
The door opened, blocking his forward movement. ☊ forward ☊
The explosion shook the foundations of the houses nearby. ☊ foundation ☊
These stories have no foundation (= are not based on any facts). ☊ foundation ☊
The money will go to the San Francisco AIDS Foundation. ☊ foundation ☊
free samples/tickets/advice ☊ free ☊
We're offering a fabulous free gift with each copy you buy. ☊ free ☊
They gave me free access to all the files. ☊ free ☊
The police are determined to free the town of violent crime. ☊ free ☊
The centre aims to free young people from dependency on drugs. ☊ free ☊
freedom of speech/thought/expression/worship ☊ freedom ☊
rights and freedoms guaranteed by the constitution ☊ freedom ☊
freedom (of sth): freedom of action/choice ☊ freedom ☊
Thanks to the automobile, Americans soon had a freedom of movement previously unknown. ☊ freedom ☊
These proposals would give health authorities greater freedom in deciding how to spend their money. ☊ freedom ☊
the right to worship freely ☊ freely ☊
Traffic is now moving more freely following an earlier accident. ☊ freely ☊
For the first time he was able to speak freely without the fear of reprisals against his family. ☊ freely ☊
He is a frequent visitor to this country. ☊ frequent ☊
Her calls became less frequent. ☊ frequent ☊
There is a frequent bus service into the centre of town. ☊ frequent ☊
How frequent is this word (= how often does it occur in the language)? ☊ frequent ☊
We met in a local bar much frequented by students. ☊ frequent ☊
less frequented roads ☊ frequent ☊
Buses run frequently between the city and the airport. ☊ frequently ☊
Regular facials help to keep the skin looking clean and fresh. ☊ fresh ☊
fresh tracks in the snow ☊ fresh ☊
to maintain friendly relations with all countries ☊ friendly ☊
friendship between A and B: It's the story of an extraordinary friendship between a boy and a seal. ☊ friendship ☊
a frightening experience/prospect/thought ☊ frightening ☊
The party was ousted from power after eighteen years. ☊ from ☊
She never spoke to him again from that day on. ☊ from... on ☊
The teacher made me move my seat to the front of the classroom. ☊ front ☊
The bus stops right in front of our house. ☊ in front of ☊
She is now entitled to put 'Professor' in front of her name. ☊ in front of ☊
I still don't think we've heard the full story. ☊ full ☊
We are fully aware of the dangers. ☊ fully ☊
Sailing is good fun. ☊ fun ☊
I decided to learn Spanish, just for fun. ☊ fun ☊
a disaster relief fund ☊ fund ☊
the company's pension fund ☊ fund ☊
the International Monetary Fund ☊ fund ☊
government funds ☊ fund ☊
The hospital is trying to raise funds for a new kidney machine. ☊ fund ☊
The project has been cancelled because of lack of funds ☊ fund ☊
a funny story ☊ funny ☊
Think further back into your childhood. ☊ further ☊
The police decided to investigate further. ☊ further ☊
We have decided to take no further action. ☊ further ☊
She has a great future ahead of her. ☊ future ☊
gain sth: to gain entrance/entry/access to sth ☊ gain ☊
gain sth (by/from sth): There is nothing to be gained from delaying the decision. ☊ gain ☊
gain (by/from sth): Who stands to gain from this decision? ☊ gain ☊
She knew she was taking a gamble but decided it was worth it. ☊ gamble ☊
a gap in the conversation ☊ gap ☊
the gap between theory and practice ☊ gap ☊
a bus garage ☊ garage ☊
BA flight 726 to Paris is now boarding at gate 16. ☊ gate ☊
He drove wildly, crashing through the gears like a maniac. ☊ gear ☊
There is one exception to this general principle. ☊ general ☊
As a general rule (= usually) he did what he could to be helpful. ☊ general ☊
He was a generally unpopular choice for captain. ☊ generally ☊
stories passed down from generation to generation ☊ generation ☊
She has inspired a whole generation of fashion school graduates. ☊ generation ☊
She agreed to come, after a little gentle persuasion. ☊ gentle ☊
Thank you—you're a real gentleman. ☊ gentleman ☊
He's no gentleman! ☊ gentleman ☊
Ladies and gentlemen! Can I have your attention, please? ☊ gentleman ☊
Gentlemen of the jury! ☊ gentleman ☊
There's a gentleman to see you. ☊ gentleman ☊
leaves moving gently in the breeze ☊ gently ☊
+ adv./prep.: The bridge was destroyed so we couldn't get across the river. ☊ get ☊
Where do we get on the bus? ☊ get ☊
I usually get the bus to work. ☊ get ☊
You got in very late last night. ☊ get ☊
It's not hard to get him talking—the problem is stopping him! ☊ get ☊
I got into conversation with an Italian student. ☊ get into sth ☊
We only got back from our trip yesterday. ☊ get back ☊
Three people were rescued from a yacht which got into difficulties. ☊ get into sth, get yourself/sb into sth ☊
gift (for sth): She has a great gift for music. ☊ gift ☊
give sb/sth sth: I gave the matter a lot of thought. ☊ give ☊
give sth to sb/sth: I gave a lot of thought to the matter. ☊ give ☊
give to sth: They both gave regularly to charity. ☊ give ☊
Can I give you a ride to the station? ☊ give ☊
a glass bottle/dish/roof ☊ glass ☊
The commission is calling for a global ban on whaling. ☊ global ☊
We're going sailing on Saturday. ☊ go ☊
Do you go to church (= regularly attend church services)? ☊ go ☊
to go on a journey/a tour/a trip/a cruise ☊ go ☊
He goes to work by bus. ☊ go ☊
Once you have made this decision, there will be no going back (= you will not be able to change your mind). ☊ go back (to sth) ☊
Go away and think about it, then let me know. ☊ go away ☊
go doing sth: It's unprofessional to go round criticizing your colleagues. ☊ go around/round ☊
go doing sth: She's decided to go back to teaching. ☊ go back to sth ☊
She decided not to go through with (= not to have) the operation. ☊ go through with sth ☊
made of solid/pure gold ☊ gold ☊
Good, I think we've come to a decision. ☊ good ☊
You can stay up late if you're good. ☊ good ☊
good at doing sth: Nick has always been good at finding cheap flights. ☊ good ☊
What good is it redecorating if you're thinking of moving? ☊ good ☊
It's no good trying to talk me out of leaving. ☊ be no good, not be any/much good ☊
Was his advice ever any good? ☊ be no good, not be any/much good ☊
Don't you think talking to her would do some good? ☊ do good, do sb good ☊
Goodbye! It was great to meet you. ☊ goodbye ☊
Foreign governments have been consulted about this decision. ☊ government ☊
Democratic government has now replaced military rule. ☊ government ☊
I can't decide. I'll have to ask the governor (= the man in charge, who employs sb). ☊ governor ☊
Women have gradually become more involved in the decision-making process. ☊ gradually ☊
the basic rules of grammar ☊ grammar ☊
New Yorkers built their city on a grand scale. ☊ grand ☊
We were in grave danger. ☊ grave ☊
I feel great today. ☊ great ☊
I don't feel too great. ☊ great ☊
Everyone's in great form. ☊ great ☊
We can make this country great again. ☊ great ☊
The wedding was a great occasion. ☊ great ☊
As the great day approached, she grew more and more nervous. ☊ great ☊
The great thing is to get it done quickly. ☊ great ☊
He's a great bloke. ☊ great ☊
It's great to see you again. ☊ great ☊
What a great goal! ☊ great ☊
We had a great time in Madrid. ☊ great ☊
'I'll pick you up at seven.' 'That'll be great, thanks.' ☊ great ☊
Oh great, they left without us. ☊ great ☊
You've been a great help, I must say (= no help at all). ☊ great ☊
Sherlock Holmes, the great detective ☊ great ☊
He must have fallen from a great height. ☊ great ☊
She lived to a great age. ☊ great ☊
You've been a great help. ☊ great ☊
a greatly increased risk ☊ greatly ☊
He managed to cover a lot of ground in a short talk. ☊ ground ☊
You're on dangerous ground (= talking about ideas that are likely to offend sb or make people angry) if you criticize his family. ☊ ground ☊
Houses and a luxury tourist hotel were burned to the ground (= completely destroyed, so that there is nothing left). ☊ ground ☊
The proportion of single parent families varies between different income groups. ☊ group ☊
I've decided to let my hair grow. ☊ grow ☊
grow sth: I've decided to grow my hair. ☊ grow ☊
Remove dead leaves to encourage new growth. ☊ growth ☊
policies aimed at sustaining economic growth ☊ growth ☊
guarantee sth: Basic human rights, including freedom of speech, are now guaranteed. ☊ guarantee ☊
guarantee (that)...: We cannot guarantee (that) our flights will never be delayed. ☊ guarantee ☊
I felt guilty about not visiting my parents more often. ☊ guilty ☊
I'm trying to break the habit of staying up too late. ☊ habit ☊
I'm a creature of habit (= I have a fixed and regular way of doing things). ☊ habit ☊
She often wears her hair loose. ☊ hair ☊
She handed out medals and certificates to the winners. ☊ hand sth out (to sb) ☊
He's always handing out advice to people. ☊ hand sth out (to sb) ☊
These skills used to be handed down from father to son. ☊ hand sth down (to sb) ☊
The judge has handed down his verdict. ☊ hand sth down (to sb) ☊
to hand in your notice/resignation (= formally tell your employer that you want to stop working for them) ☊ hand sth in (to sb) ☊
You've got to hand it to her—she's a great cook. ☊ have (got) to hand it to sb ☊
We all have to learn to handle stress. ☊ handle ☊
'Any problems?' 'Nothing I can't handle.' ☊ handle ☊
handle yourself: You have to know how to handle yourself in this business (= know the right way to behave). ☊ handle ☊
You'll never guess what's happened! ☊ happen ☊
I don't know how this happened. ☊ happen ☊
And they all lived happily ever after (= used as the end of a fairy tale ). ☊ happily ☊
The story has a happy ending. ☊ happy ☊
It's hard work shovelling snow. ☊ hard ☊
He's hard at work on a new novel. ☊ hard ☊
to think hard ☊ hard ☊
We thought long and hard before deciding to move house. ☊ hard ☊
She put the knife in a drawer, out of harm's way. ☊ out of harm's way ☊
I prefer the children to play in the garden where they're out of harm's way. ☊ out of harm's way ☊
have sth to do: I must go—I have a bus to catch. ☊ have ☊
He had a new car and a boat. ☊ have ☊
First, you have to think logically about your fears. ☊ have to ☊
Everyone liked my father—he was the perfect gentleman. ☊ he ☊
I wish you'd use your head (= think carefully before doing or saying sth). ☊ head ☊
The boat was heading out to sea. ☊ head ☊
health and safety regulations (= laws that protect the health of people at work) ☊ health ☊
a chance to hear the first movement again ☊ hear ☊
Her novels tend to deal with affairs of the heart. ☊ heart ☊
The story captured the hearts and minds of a generation. ☊ heart ☊
heavy frost/rain/snow ☊ heavy ☊
She is still at the height of her powers. ☊ height ☊
The stone was dropped from a great height. ☊ height ☊
Her parents made her life hell. ☊ hell ☊
He's as guilty as hell. ☊ hell ☊
help sb (to) do sth: The college's aim is to help students (to) achieve their aspirations. ☊ help ☊
The money raised will help towards (= partly provide) the cost of organizing the championships. ☊ help ☊
I couldn't help it if the bus was late (= it wasn't my fault). ☊ sb can (not) help (doing) sth, sb can not help but do sth ☊
help in doing sth: The organization offers practical help in dealing with paperwork. ☊ help ☊
They have at last decided to enlist the help of experts. ☊ help ☊
helpful advice/information/suggestions ☊ helpful ☊
You may find it helpful to read this before making any decisions. ☊ helpful ☊
helpful to sb: The booklet should be very helpful to parents of disabled children. ☊ helpful ☊
She broke her leg skiing. ☊ her ☊
Here comes the bus. ☊ here ☊
The hero of the novel is a ten-year old boy. ☊ hero ☊
Hidden dangers lurk in the ocean depths. ☊ hide ☊
They claim that they have nothing to hide (= there was nothing wrong or illegal about what they did). ☊ hide ☊
a high risk of injury ☊ high ☊
the grasslands of the high prairies ☊ high ☊
One of the highlights of the trip was seeing the Taj Mahal. ☊ highlight ☊
Her novels are very highly regarded. ☊ highly ☊
He broke his leg skiing. ☊ his ☊
an essay on the historical development of the novel ☊ historical ☊
a historical novel ☊ historical ☊
The bus hit the bridge. ☊ hit ☊
The aircraft suffered seven hits in the raid. ☊ hit ☊
We finished the first round with a score of two hits and six misses. ☊ hit ☊
It's impossible to hold a conversation with all this noise. ☊ hold ☊
The winning captain held the trophy in the air. ☊ hold ☊
a camping/skiing/walking, etc. holiday ☊ holiday ☊
The trip has been exhausting and I'll be glad to be home. ☊ home ☊
He shifted his position from the horizontal. ☊ horizontal ☊
a TV game show host ☊ host ☊
Birmingham is hosting a three-day conference on drugs. ☊ host ☊
This is the only place to get a drink after hours (= after the normal closing time for pubs). ☊ hour ☊
We're moving house (= leaving our house and going to live in a different one). ☊ house ☊
How was your trip? ☊ how ☊
She has the window open, however cold it is outside. ☊ however ☊
However carefully I explained, she still didn't understand. ☊ however ☊
However you look at it, it's going to cost a lot. ☊ however ☊
He was feeling bad. He went to work, however, and tried to concentrate. ☊ however ☊
We thought the figures were correct. However, we have now discovered some errors. ☊ however ☊
He gave a humorous account of their trip to Spain. ☊ humorous ☊
a story full of gentle humour ☊ humour ☊
Hundreds of thousands of people are at risk. ☊ hundred ☊
All this talk of food is making me hungry. ☊ hungry ☊
Both parties are hungry for power. ☊ hungry ☊
I wish the bus would hurry up and come. ☊ hurry up (with sth) ☊
Times are hard and we have to husband our resources. ☊ husband ☊
idea (of sth/of doing sth): I like the idea of living on a boat. ☊ idea ☊
idea (for sth): He already had an idea for his next novel. ☊ idea ☊
I've had a brilliant idea! ☊ idea ☊
We're having a meeting to try to come up with ideas for fund-raising. ☊ idea ☊
The trip to Paris will be an ideal opportunity to practise my French. ☊ ideal ☊
identify sb/sth as sb/sth: The bodies were identified as those of two suspected drug dealers. ☊ identify ☊
As yet they have not identified a buyer for the company. ☊ identify ☊
They would have been here by now if they'd caught the early train. ☊ if ☊
We cannot afford to ignore their advice. ☊ ignore ☊
a woman of ill repute (= considered to be immoral) ☊ ill ☊
illustrate sth: To illustrate my point, let me tell you a little story. ☊ illustrate ☊
His stories really stretch children's imaginations. ☊ imagination ☊
RAM stores information for immediate access. ☊ immediate ☊
The hospital says she's out of immediate danger. ☊ immediate ☊
They were charged with living off immoral earnings (= money earned by working as a prostitute ). ☊ immoral ☊
Businesses are beginning to feel the full impact of the recession. ☊ impact ☊
imply (that)...: The survey implies (that) more people are moving house than was thought. ☊ imply ☊
The report calls for a ban on the import of hazardous waste. ☊ import ☊
import sth: The country has to import most of its raw materials. ☊ import ☊
an important decision/factor ☊ important ☊
impression (on sb): His trip to India made a strong impression on him. ☊ impression ☊
one of the most impressive novels of recent years ☊ impressive ☊
This is a great improvement on your previous work. ☊ improvement ☊
improvements to the bus service ☊ improvement ☊
The daffodils were in full bloom. ☊ in ☊
a novel in three parts ☊ in ☊
The bus is due in (= it should arrive) at six. ☊ in ☊
Is the tide coming in or going out? ☊ in ☊
include sth: The tour included a visit to the Science Museum. ☊ include ☊
increasing levels of carbon dioxide in the earth's atmosphere ☊ increase ☊
Increasing numbers of people are using hand-held devices to access the Internet. ☊ increase ☊
increase with sth: Disability increases with age (= the older sb is, the more likely they are to be disabled). ☊ increase ☊
It is becoming increasingly clear that this problem will not be easily solved. ☊ increasingly ☊
independent television/schools ☊ independent ☊
She went to a lawyer for some independent advice. ☊ independent ☊
indicate that...: Early results indicate that the government will be returned to power. ☊ indicate ☊
The article claims that an increase in crime indicates a decline in moral standards. ☊ indicate ☊
There would be some benefit, however indirect, to the state. ☊ indirect ☊
an indirect route ☊ indirect ☊
respect for individual freedom ☊ individual ☊
The school's reputation was ruined by the bad behaviour of a few individuals. ☊ individual ☊
the rights of the individual ☊ individual ☊
It was an inevitable consequence of the decision. ☊ inevitable ☊
Inevitably, the press exaggerated the story. ☊ inevitably ☊
to increase the risk of infection ☊ infection ☊
Flu is highly infectious. ☊ infectious ☊
infectious laughter ☊ infectious ☊
What exactly is the influence of television on children? ☊ influence ☊
He committed the crime under the influence of drugs. ☊ influence ☊
I don't want to influence you. It must be your own decision. ☊ influence ☊
influence sb to do sth: She was influenced to take up voluntary work by her teacher. ☊ influence ☊
He went to inform them of his decision. ☊ inform ☊
The aim of the trip was to make informal contact with potential customers. ☊ informal ☊
The only active ingredient in this medicine is aspirin. ☊ ingredient ☊
It has all the ingredients of a good mystery story. ☊ ingredient ☊
She injured herself during training. ☊ injure ☊
to sustain injuries/an injury ☊ injury ☊
We had to move inside (= indoors) when it started to rain. ☊ inside ☊
insurance premiums (= the regular payments made for insurance) ☊ insurance ☊
intention (to do sth): He has announced his intention to retire. ☊ intention ☊
There's a talk on Italian art—are you interested (= would you like to go)? ☊ interested ☊
an internal flight (= within a country) ☊ internal ☊
All the rooms have access to the Internet/Internet access. ☊ Internet ☊
Buses to the city leave at regular intervals. ☊ at (...) intervals ☊
a television/radio/newspaper interview ☊ interview ☊
Yesterday, in an interview on German television, the minister denied the reports. ☊ interview ☊
They came into power in 2008. ☊ into ☊
He was first introduced to drugs by his elder brother. ☊ introduce ☊
introduce sth (to sb): It was she who first introduced the pleasures of sailing to me. ☊ introduce ☊
a book with an excellent introduction and notes ☊ introduction ☊
By way of introduction, let me give you the background to the story. ☊ introduction ☊
Introductions were made and the conversation started to flow. ☊ introduction ☊
Fax machines were a wonderful invention at the time. ☊ invention ☊
to encourage foreign investment ☊ investment ☊
Many of the crimes involved drugs. ☊ involve ☊
We'll make our decision and contact the people involved. ☊ involved ☊
They issued a joint statement denying the charges. ☊ issue ☊
It's good to talk. ☊ it ☊
He's only talking to her to make you jealous. ☊ jealous ☊
They went on a long train journey across India. ☊ journey ☊
Don't use the car for short journeys. ☊ journey ☊
It's a day's journey by car. ☊ journey ☊
Bye! Safe journey! (= used when sb is beginning a journey) ☊ journey ☊
the sheer joy of being with her again ☊ joy ☊
The judges' decision is final. ☊ judge ☊
Judging by her last letter, they are having a wonderful time. ☊ judge ☊
judge sb/sth + noun: The tour was judged a great success. ☊ judge ☊
judge that...: He judged that the risk was too great. ☊ judge ☊
it is judged that...: It was judged that the risk was too great. ☊ judge ☊
judge how, what, etc...: It was hard to judge how great the risk was. ☊ judge ☊
She showed a lack of judgement when she gave Mark the job. ☊ judgement ☊
It's not something I can give you rules for; you'll have to use your judgement. ☊ judgement ☊
He achieved his aim more by luck than judgement. ☊ judgement ☊
He refused to make a judgement about the situation. ☊ judgement ☊
I'd like to reserve judgement until I see the report. ☊ judgement ☊
I couldn't follow the talk because he kept jumping about from one topic to another. ☊ jump ☊
The story then jumps from her childhood in New York to her first visit to London. ☊ jump ☊
Do you want a ride? Jump in. ☊ jump ☊
The story takes a jump back in time. ☊ jump ☊
a ski jump champion ☊ jump ☊
She has coached many of our leading juniors. ☊ junior ☊
She has just been telling us about her trip to Rome. ☊ just ☊
just (for sth): I decided to learn Japanese just for fun. ☊ just ☊
laws based on the principles of justice ☊ justice ☊
They are demanding equal rights and justice. ☊ justice ☊
Who can deny the justice of their cause? ☊ justice ☊
The Prime Minister has been asked to justify the decision to Parliament. ☊ justify ☊
The high cost of raw materials is keeping prices up. ☊ keep sth up ☊
We're having difficulty keeping up our mortgage payments. ☊ keep sth up ☊
key (to doing sth): The driver of the car probably holds the key to solving the crime. ☊ key ☊
She needs a kick up the backside (= she needs to be strongly encouraged to do sth or to behave better). ☊ kick ☊
If an animal is badly injured, often the kindest thing to do is to destroy it painlessly. ☊ kind ☊
She spoke kindly to them. ☊ kindly ☊
I grazed my knee when I fell. ☊ knee ☊
He went down on one knee and asked her to marry him. ☊ knee ☊
She was on her knees scrubbing the kitchen floor. ☊ knee ☊
Everyone was down on (their) hands and knees (= crawling on the floor) looking for the ring. ☊ knee ☊
She was knocked down by a bus. ☊ knock sb down/over ☊
Sailors had to know lots of different knots. ☊ knot ☊
know sb/sth as sth: It's known as the most dangerous part of the city. ☊ know ☊
The new rules could mean the end of football as we know it (= in the form that we are familiar with). ☊ know ☊
know (sth): 'You were right—someone's been spreading rumours about you.' 'I knew it!' ☊ know ☊
The cause of the fire is not yet known. ☊ know ☊
The film was made with the Prince's full knowledge and approval. ☊ knowledge ☊
The trip was cancelled through lack of (= because there was not enough) interest. ☊ lack ☊
There was no lack of volunteers. ☊ lack ☊
As the only child of wealthy parents, he lacked for nothing. ☊ lack (for) nothing ☊
Could I have your attention, ladies and gentlemen? ☊ lady ☊
We made the journey by land, though flying would have been cheaper. ☊ land ☊
She specializes in landscapes. ☊ landscape ☊
winding country lanes ☊ lane ☊
The quickest way is through the back lanes behind the bus station. ☊ lane ☊
theories about the origins of language ☊ language ☊
Some drugs are being used on a much larger scale than previously. ☊ large ☊
He resigned largely because of the stories in the press. ☊ largely ☊
We caught the last bus home. ☊ last ☊
The concert was cancelled at a very late stage. ☊ late ☊
My flight was an hour late. ☊ late ☊
We apologize for the late arrival of this train. ☊ late ☊
I've had too many late nights recently (= when I've gone to bed very late). ☊ late ☊
her latest novel ☊ latest ☊
a party to launch his latest novel ☊ launch ☊
to launch a communications satellite ☊ launch ☊
The government struggled to maintain law and order. ☊ law and order ☊
They claim to be the party of law and order. ☊ law and order ☊
He's too easily led (= easily persuaded to do or think sth). ☊ lead ☊
lead sb to do sth: This has led scientists to speculate on the existence of other galaxies. ☊ lead ☊
a commanding/comfortable lead ☊ lead ☊
leading experts ☊ leading ☊
She was offered the leading role in the new TV series. ☊ leading ☊
The tower is leaning dangerously. ☊ lean ☊
'Where shall we eat?' 'I'll leave it entirely (up) to you (= you can decide).' ☊ leave ☊
leave to sb: The only course of action left to me was to notify her employer. ☊ leave ☊
leave sth/sb (+ adv./prep.): I've left my bag on the bus. ☊ leave ☊
to deliver/give a lecture to first-year students ☊ lecture ☊
The Left only has/have a small chance of winning power. ☊ left ☊
The final leg of the trip was by donkey. ☊ leg ☊
Her novels vary in length. ☊ length ☊
Size of pension depends partly on length of service with the company. ☊ length ☊
His simple, elegant paintings reflect his principle that less is more. ☊ less is more ☊
The guide contains details of no less than 115 hiking routes. ☊ no less than... ☊
He's too shy to ask a stranger the time, much less speak to a room full of people. ☊ even/much/still less ☊
Their openness was a terrific lesson to me. ☊ lesson ☊
They decided to let out the smaller offices at low rents. ☊ let ☊
a decision taken at board level ☊ level ☊
This is a great holiday resort that is full of life. ☊ life ☊
Life can be difficult when you move to a new town. ☊ life ☊
We were just making light conversation. ☊ light ☊
On a lighter note, we end the news today with a story about a duck called Quackers. ☊ light ☊
After his accident he was moved to lighter work. ☊ light ☊
As a boxer, he was always light on his feet (= quick and elegant in the way he moved). ☊ light ☊
I, like everyone else, had read these stories in the press. ☊ like ☊
anti-utopian novels like 'Animal Farm' and '1984' ☊ like ☊
like sb/sth: She's nice. I like her. ☊ like ☊
like to do sth: I'd like to think it over. ☊ like ☊
She knew the limits of her power. ☊ limit ☊
They were travelling at a speed that was double the legal limit. ☊ limit ☊
The town is in a direct line between London and the coast. ☊ line ☊
Please move; you're right in my line of vision (= the direction I am looking in). ☊ line ☊
I was talking to John when the line suddenly went dead. ☊ line ☊
This novel is the latest in a long line of thrillers that he has written. ☊ line ☊
That was the first in a whole line of mistakes and bad decisions. ☊ line ☊
a beautiful sports car with sleek lines ☊ line ☊
He was convicted of illegally importing weapons across state lines. ☊ line ☊
a district/county line ☊ line ☊
lines of longitude and latitude ☊ line ☊
a high-speed rail link ☊ link ☊
To visit similar websites to this one, click on the links at the bottom of the page. ☊ link ☊
link A and B (together): When computers are networked, they are linked together so that information can be transferred between them. ☊ link ☊
the transition from liquid to vapour ☊ liquid ☊
Her novel shot to the top of the best-seller list. ☊ list ☊
I listened carefully to her story. ☊ listen ☊
He'd become quite the little gentleman. ☊ little ☊
Little by little the snow disappeared. ☊ little by little ☊
decisions made at local rather than national level ☊ local ☊
Rescue planes are trying to locate the missing sailors. ☊ locate ☊
Linking the proposals in a single package did have a certain logic. ☊ logic ☊
There is no logic to/in any of their claims. ☊ logic ☊
the rules of logic ☊ logic ☊
a long book/film/list (= taking a lot of time to read/watch/deal with) ☊ long ☊
a long journey/walk/drive/flight ☊ long ☊
Stay as long as you like. ☊ long ☊
It wasn't long before she had persuaded him (= it only took a short time). ☊ long ☊
They had long since (= a long time before the present time) moved away. ☊ long ☊
So long as there is a demand for these drugs, the financial incentive for drug dealers will be there. ☊ as/so long as ☊
look (to sb) like sb/sth: That looks like an interesting book. ☊ look ☊
look (to sb) as if.../as though...: It doesn't look as if we'll be moving after all. ☊ look ☊
look (to sb) like...: It doesn't look like we'll be moving after all. ☊ look ☊
Looked at from that point of view, his decision is easier to understand. ☊ look at sth ☊
During the night, somebody had cut the boat loose from its moorings. ☊ loose ☊
Emergency food supplies were brought in by lorry. ☊ lorry ☊
You will lose your deposit if you cancel the order. ☊ lose ☊
I play tennis quite a lot (= often) in the summer. ☊ lot ☊
a love song/story ☊ love ☊
You're going to love this. They've changed their minds again. ☊ love ☊
She has always remained loyal to her political principles. ☊ loyal ☊
The only goal of the match came more by luck than judgement. ☊ luck ☊
lucky (that...): You were lucky (that) you spotted the danger in time. ☊ lucky ☊
The new machines (= computers) will be shipped next month. ☊ machine ☊
A revolver is the only way to stop a mad dog. ☊ mad ☊
You must be mad to risk it. ☊ mad ☊
an online magazine ☊ magazine ☊
Our year in Italy was pure/sheer magic. ☊ magic ☊
Check regularly for new mail. ☊ mail ☊
mail sth (to sb/sth): The virus mails itself forward to everyone in your address book. ☊ mail ☊
In the main, the money raised goes to children's charities. ☊ in the main ☊
to maintain law and order/standards/a balance ☊ maintain ☊
She maintained a dignified silence. ☊ maintain ☊
to maintain prices (= prevent them falling or rising) ☊ maintain ☊
The house is large and difficult to maintain. ☊ maintain ☊
maintain (that)...: The men maintained (that) they were out of the country when the crime was committed. ☊ maintain ☊
maintain sth: She has always maintained her innocence. ☊ maintain ☊
+ speech: 'But I'm innocent!' she maintained. ☊ maintain ☊
Her income was barely enough to maintain one child, let alone three. ☊ maintain ☊
The majority of people interviewed prefer TV to radio. ☊ majority ☊
a majority decision (= one that is decided by what most people want) ☊ majority ☊
The resolution was carried by a huge majority. ☊ majority ☊
He makes a living as a stand-up comic. ☊ make ☊
make sb do sth: They made me repeat the whole story. ☊ make ☊
be made to do sth: She must be made to comply with the rules. ☊ make ☊
The full story was never made public. ☊ make ☊
These regulations were made to protect children. ☊ make ☊
I told the kids a story, making it up as I went along. ☊ make sth up ☊
The flight leaves in twenty minutes—we'll never make it. ☊ make it ☊
How did you manage to persuade him? ☊ manage ☊
The company's top-down management style made decision-making slow and inflexible. ☊ management ☊
He is one of the highest paid management gurus in the world. ☊ management ☊
a management decision/job ☊ management ☊
The manner in which the decision was announced was extremely regrettable. ☊ manner ☊
It is bad manners to talk with your mouth full. ☊ manner ☊
Many jobs in manufacturing were lost during the recession. ☊ manufacturing ☊
There were as many as 200 people at the lecture. ☊ as many as... ☊
The route has been marked in red. ☊ mark ☊
a market town (= a town in Britain where a regular market is or was held) ☊ market ☊
Persuasion is one of the most valuable skills in marketing. ☊ marketing ☊
a mass of snow and rocks falling down the mountain ☊ mass ☊
weapons of mass destruction ☊ mass ☊
They have a massive great house. ☊ massive ☊
a master of disguise ☊ master ☊
The suspects' stories just don't match up. ☊ match up (with sth) ☊
building materials (= bricks, sand, glass, etc.) ☊ material ☊
She's collecting material for her latest novel. ☊ material ☊
She resigned over a matter of principle. ☊ matter ☊
The government must deal with this as a matter of urgency. ☊ matter ☊
'We've bought a new TV.' 'What was the matter with the old one?' ☊ matter ☊
What's the matter with you today (= why are you behaving like this)? ☊ matter ☊
It's a matter for the police (= for them to deal with). ☊ matter ☊
Let's get on with the matter in hand (= what we need to deal with now). ☊ matter ☊
I decided to take matters into my own hands (= deal with the situation myself). ☊ matter ☊
What is the absolute maximum you can afford to pay? ☊ maximum ☊
He may have (= perhaps he has) missed his train. ☊ may ☊
This restaurant is meant to be excellent. ☊ be meant to be sth ☊
Television is an effective means of communication. ☊ means ☊
We needed to get to London but we had no means of transport. ☊ means ☊
Bob spent fifteen months alone on his yacht. Ann, meanwhile, took care of the children on her own. ☊ meanwhile ☊
Stress can be extremely damaging to your health. Exercise, meanwhile, can reduce its effects. ☊ meanwhile ☊
Regular tests are used to measure students' progress. ☊ measure ☊
a device that measures the level of radiation in the atmosphere ☊ measure ☊
The Richter Scale is a measure of ground motion. ☊ measure ☊
the news/broadcasting/national media ☊ media ☊
The trial was fully reported in the media. ☊ media ☊
The media was/were accused of influencing the final decision. ☊ media ☊
Any event attended by the actor received widespread media coverage. ☊ media ☊
He became a media star for his part in the protests. ☊ media ☊
a medical certificate (= a statement by a doctor that gives details of your state of health) ☊ medical ☊
traditional/conventional/orthodox medicine ☊ medicine ☊
the medium of radio/television ☊ medium ☊
Television is the modern medium of communication. ☊ medium ☊
A T-shirt can be an excellent medium for getting your message across. ☊ medium ☊
The committee meets on Fridays. ☊ meet ☊
The hotel bus meets all incoming flights. ☊ meet ☊
a committee/staff meeting ☊ meeting ☊
The snow showed no sign of melting. ☊ melt ☊
melt sth: The sun had melted the snow. ☊ melt ☊
I made a mental note to talk to her about it. ☊ mental ☊
a televised message from the President to the American people ☊ message ☊
The campaign is trying to get the message across to young people that drugs are dangerous. ☊ message ☊
method (of doing sth): a new method of solving the problem ☊ method ☊
traditional/alternative methods ☊ method ☊
I like a story with a beginning, a middle and an end. ☊ middle ☊
The pills might have helped him, if only he'd taken them regularly. ☊ might ☊
We did about 30 miles a day on our cycling trip. ☊ mile ☊
The military was/were called in to deal with the riot. ☊ military ☊
'Drugs' are associated in most people's minds with drug abuse. ☊ mind ☊
They're both beautiful—I can't make up my mind. ☊ make up your mind, make your mind up ☊
Have you made up your minds where to go for your honeymoon? ☊ make up your mind, make your mind up ☊
You'll never persuade him to stay—his mind's made up (= he has definitely decided to go). ☊ make up your mind, make your mind up ☊
Mind your language! (= don't speak in a rude or offensive way) ☊ mind ☊
mind about sth: Did she mind about not getting the job? ☊ mind ☊
As an absolute minimum, you should spend two hours in the evening studying. ☊ minimum ☊
For a minority, the decision was a disappointment. ☊ minority ☊
the rights of ethnic/racial minorities ☊ minority ☊
a ten-minute bus ride ☊ minute ☊
Dickens' novels are a mirror of his times. ☊ mirror ☊
The hotel is the only white building on the road—you can't miss it. ☊ miss ☊
Your mother will know who's moved in—she doesn't miss much. ☊ miss ☊
a working model (= one in which the parts move) of a fire engine ☊ model ☊
The architect had produced a scale model of the proposed shopping complex. ☊ model ☊
The details of today's flights are displayed on the monitor. ☊ monitor ☊
We're moving house next month. ☊ month ☊
traditional moral values ☊ moral ☊
a decline in moral standards ☊ moral ☊
As most of you know, I've decided to resign. ☊ most ☊
She was a wonderful mother to both her natural and adopted children. ☊ mother ☊
Newton's laws of motion ☊ motion ☊
Do not alight while the train is still in motion (= moving). ☊ motion ☊
Rub the cream in with a circular motion. ☊ motion ☊
He mounted the platform and addressed the crowd. ☊ mount ☊
There is still snow on the mountain tops. ☊ mountain ☊
Don't talk with your mouth full (= when eating). ☊ mouth ☊
It's your turn to move. ☊ move ☊
move sth: She moved her queen. ☊ move ☊
We don't like it here so we've decided to move. ☊ move ☊
move (from...) (to...): The company's moving to Scotland. ☊ move ☊
move away: She's been all on her own since her daughter moved away. ☊ move ☊
We moved house last week. ☊ move ☊
I'm being moved to the New York office. ☊ move ☊
Time is moving on. ☊ move ☊
(+ adv./prep.): The government has not moved on this issue. ☊ move ☊
move sth (+ adv./prep.): Let's move the meeting to Wednesday. ☊ move ☊
Don't move—stay perfectly still. ☊ move ☊
The bus was already moving when I jumped onto it. ☊ move ☊
You can hardly move in this pub on Saturdays (= because it is so crowded). ☊ move ☊
You can't move for books in her room. ☊ move ☊
move sth: I can't move my fingers. ☊ move ☊
move sth + adv./prep.: We moved our chairs a little nearer. ☊ move ☊
Our new neighbours moved in yesterday. ☊ move in, move into sth ☊
There's room for another one if you move up a bit. ☊ move over ☊
What's the date of your move? ☊ move ☊
Their move from Italy to the US has not been a success. ☊ move ☊
He's performed well since his move from Manchester United to Liverpool. ☊ move ☊
Don't make a move! ☊ move ☊
The management have made no move to settle the strike. ☊ move ☊
Getting a job in marketing was a good career move. ☊ move ☊
hand/eye movements ☊ movement ☊
She observed the gentle movement of his chest as he breathed. ☊ movement ☊
Loose clothing gives you greater freedom of movement. ☊ movement ☊
Power comes from the forward movement of the entire body. ☊ movement ☊
There was a sudden movement in the undergrowth. ☊ movement ☊
laws to allow free movement of goods and services ☊ movement ☊
a moving story/speech ☊ moving ☊
the moving parts of a machine ☊ moving ☊
fast-moving water ☊ moving ☊
a moving target ☊ moving ☊
multiply sth: Cigarette smoking multiplies the risk of cancer. ☊ multiply ☊
It was a charming piece of music. ☊ music ☊
I'll speak to her myself. ☊ myself ☊
It is one of the great unsolved mysteries of this century. ☊ mystery ☊
a mystery tour (= when you do not know where you are going) ☊ mystery ☊
When body temperature is beginning to fall there is a natural tendency to fall asleep. ☊ natural ☊
to die of natural causes (= not by violence, but normally, of old age) ☊ natural ☊
a country's natural resources (= its coal, oil, forests, etc.) ☊ natural ☊
Naturally, I get upset when things go wrong. ☊ naturally ☊
The topic arose naturally in the conversation. ☊ naturally ☊
My work is very specialized in nature. ☊ nature ☊
The conflict is unlikely to be resolved in the near future (= very soon). ☊ near ☊
I need hardly tell you (= you must already know) that the work is dangerous. ☊ need ☊
She felt the need to talk to someone. ☊ need ☊
Scientists have a fairly negative attitude to the theory. ☊ negative ☊
a communications/distribution network ☊ network ☊
the four big US television networks ☊ network ☊
There is little chance that we will succeed in changing the law. Nevertheless, it is important that we try. ☊ nevertheless ☊
Our defeat was expected but it is disappointing nevertheless. ☊ nevertheless ☊
It was a new era in the history of our country. ☊ new ☊
a new arrival/recruit ☊ new ☊
Have you read her new novel? ☊ new ☊
a news story/item/report ☊ news ☊
an online newspaper ☊ newspaper ☊
The next train to Baltimore is at ten. ☊ next ☊
Next time I'll bring a book. ☊ next ☊
nice of sb (to do sth): It was nice of them to invite us. ☊ nice ☊
Did you have a nice time? ☊ nice ☊
You look very nice. ☊ nice ☊
It would be nice if he moved to London. ☊ nice ☊
a nice long walk ☊ nice ☊
The trip was for ten nights. ☊ night ☊
the night train/boat/flight ☊ night ☊
She was chatting away, nineteen to the dozen. ☊ talk, etc. nineteen to the dozen ☊
There's no telling what will happen next. ☊ no ☊
They are a small but noisy pressure group (= they try to attract attention to their ideas by frequent discussion and argument). ☊ noisy ☊
We were told to speak to no one. ☊ no one ☊
It's normal to feel tired after such a long trip. ☊ normal ☊
He didn't speak to me—not one word. ☊ not a..., not one... ☊
Can I borrow your lecture notes? ☊ note ☊
Just a quick note to say thank you for a wonderful evening. ☊ note ☊
She made a mental note (= decided that she must remember) to ask Alan about it. ☊ note ☊
All that preparation was for nothing because the visit was cancelled. ☊ for nothing ☊
Get out! It's nothing to do with you (= you have no right to know about it). ☊ be/have nothing to do with sb/sth ☊
There was a notice on the board saying the class had been cancelled. ☊ notice ☊
to write/publish/read a novel ☊ novel ☊
detective/historical/romantic novels ☊ novel ☊
the novels of Jane Austen ☊ novel ☊
Job-sharing is still a novel concept and it will take a while for employers to get used to it. ☊ novel ☊
Talking to him will get you nowhere. ☊ get/go nowhere, get sb nowhere ☊
Think of a number and multiply it by two. ☊ number ☊
to obey a command/an order/rules/the law ☊ obey ☊
Her sole object in life is to become a travel writer. ☊ object ☊
She has outstanding powers of observation (= the ability to notice things around her). ☊ observation ☊
All the characters in the novel are closely observed (= seem like people in real life). ☊ observe ☊
to obtain advice/information/permission ☊ obtain ☊
The reasons for this decision were not immediately obvious. ☊ obvious ☊
I can remember very few occasions when he had to cancel because of ill health. ☊ occasion ☊
a great/memorable/happy occasion ☊ occasion ☊
I'll speak to him about it if the occasion arises (= if I get a chance). ☊ occasion ☊
Protesting students occupied the TV station. ☊ occupy ☊
a story of passion ☊ of ☊
Think of a number, any number. ☊ of ☊
A TV interviewer must be careful not to offend. ☊ offend ☊
He offered some useful advice. ☊ offer ☊
They decided to offer the job to Jo. ☊ offer ☊
offer sb sth: They decided to offer Jo the job. ☊ offer ☊
The hotel offers excellent facilities for families. ☊ offer ☊
They've decided to accept our original offer. ☊ offer ☊
the office of treasurer ☊ office ☊
The company is moving to new offices on the other side of town. ☊ office ☊
a commissioned/non-commissioned officer ☊ officer ☊
The matter was passed on to me, as your commanding officer. ☊ officer ☊
He made an official visit to Tokyo in March. ☊ official ☊
an official announcement/decision/statement ☊ official ☊
An official inquiry has been launched into the cause of the accident. ☊ official ☊
I intend to lodge an official complaint (= to complain to sb in authority). ☊ official ☊
The official story has always been that they are just good friends. ☊ official ☊
How often do you go to the theatre? ☊ often ☊
Try to exercise as often as possible. ☊ often ☊
We should meet for lunch more often. ☊ often ☊
All too often the animals die through neglect. ☊ often ☊
Oh, how wonderful! ☊ oh ☊
Whatever you decide, it's okay by me. ☊ OK ☊
to travel on the bus/tube/coach ☊ on ☊
to be on the committee/staff/jury/panel ☊ on ☊
a story based on fact ☊ on ☊
On their advice I applied for the job. ☊ on ☊
We spoke on the phone. ☊ on ☊
If you like a good story, read on. ☊ on ☊
The game is still on (= it has not been cancelled). ☊ on ☊
The bus stopped and four people got on. ☊ on ☊
Once again the train was late. ☊ once again, once more ☊
It's the one thing I can't stand about him. ☊ one ☊
Our car's always breaking down. But we're getting a new one soon. ☊ one ☊
She's their only daughter. ☊ only ☊
We were the only people there. ☊ only ☊
His only answer was a grunt. ☊ only ☊
She's the only person for the job. ☊ only ☊
I'd love to come—the only thing is I might be late. ☊ the only thing is... ☊
Move the books onto the second shelf. ☊ onto ☊
I want to keep my Swiss bank account open. ☊ open ☊
I declare this festival open. ☊ open ☊
The pass is kept open all the year. ☊ open ☊
The doors of the bus open automatically. ☊ open ☊
Can you talk openly about sex with your parents? ☊ openly ☊
A new late-night service is now operating. ☊ operate ☊
The regulation operates in favour of married couples. ☊ operate ☊
operate sth: The airline operates flights to 25 countries. ☊ operate ☊
Regular servicing guarantees the smooth operation of the engine. ☊ operation ☊
The police have launched a major operation against drug suppliers. ☊ operation ☊
I'd like a second opinion (= advice from another person) before I make a decision. ☊ opinion ☊
a dangerous/worthy/formidable opponent ☊ opponent ☊
Our company promotes equal opportunities for women (= women are given the same jobs, pay, etc. as men). ☊ opportunity ☊
She remained bitterly opposed to the idea of moving abroad. ☊ opposed ☊
We are currently studying all the options available. ☊ option ☊
option (of doing sth): Students have the option of studying abroad in their second year. ☊ option ☊
option (to do sth): A savings plan that gives you the option to vary your monthly payments. ☊ option ☊
The army has been sent in to maintain order in the capital. ☊ order ☊
The argument continued until the chairman called them both to order (= ordered them to obey the formal rules of the meeting). ☊ order ☊
Let's take the problems in a different order. ☊ order ☊
to work for a business/political/voluntary organization ☊ organization ☊
A wedding on that scale takes a lot of organization. ☊ organization ☊
to organize a meeting/party/trip ☊ organize ☊
organized religion (= traditional religion followed by large numbers of people who obey a fixed set of rules) ☊ organized ☊
organized crime (= committed by professional criminals working in large groups) ☊ organized ☊
This particular custom has its origins in Wales. ☊ origin ☊
Originally, we had intended to go to Italy, but then we won the trip to Greece. ☊ originally ☊
Two buildings were destroyed and many others damaged in the blast. ☊ other ☊
This option is preferable to any other. ☊ other ☊
You must ask one or other of your parents. ☊ other ☊
My parents lent me the money. Otherwise, I couldn't have afforded the trip. ☊ otherwise ☊
The boats are all out at sea. ☊ out ☊
a romance straight out of a fairy tale ☊ out ☊
I like walking on the wet sand when the tide is out. ☊ out ☊
Come to Canada and enjoy the great outdoors. ☊ outdoors ☊
We outlined our proposals to the committee. ☊ outline ☊
They had a wonderful view over the park. ☊ over ☊
Snow is falling all over the country. ☊ over ☊
She has editorial control over what is included. ☊ over ☊
We're over the worst of the recession. ☊ over ☊
She overcame injury to win the Olympic gold medal. ☊ overcome ☊
In the final game Sweden easily overcame France. ☊ overcome ☊
Congestion frequently reduces traffic to walking pace. ☊ pace ☊
We encourage all students to work at their own pace (= as fast or as slow as they can). ☊ pace ☊
The pottery was packed in boxes and shipped to the US. ☊ pack ☊
a packet of biscuits/cigarettes/crisps ☊ packet ☊
Turn to page 64. ☊ page ☊
The booklet contains information on pain relief during labour. ☊ pain ☊
a brightly painted barge ☊ paint ☊
a panel of experts ☊ panel ☊
ski pants ☊ pants ☊
divorce/identification papers ☊ paper ☊
The papers (= newspapers in general) soon got hold of the story. ☊ paper ☊
The novel is good in parts. ☊ part ☊
Part of the building was destroyed in the fire. ☊ part ☊
Voters are given only part of the story (= only some of the information). ☊ part ☊
The contributors are, for the most part, professional scientists. ☊ for the most part ☊
partnership with sb/sth: He developed his own program in partnership with an American expert. ☊ partnership ☊
partnership with sb/sth: the school's partnership with parents ☊ partnership ☊
the ruling/opposition party ☊ party ☊
the party leader/manifesto/policy ☊ party ☊
pass sth (to sb): He passed the ball to Rooney. ☊ pass ☊
Pass the book on to me when you've finished with it. ☊ pass sth on (to sb) ☊
Much of the discount is pocketed by retailers instead of being passed on to customers. ☊ pass sth on (to sb) ☊
the passing of a resolution/law ☊ passing ☊
a passing phase/thought/interest ☊ passing ☊
He makes only a passing reference to the theory in his book (= it is not the main subject of his book). ☊ passing ☊
The only passport to success is hard work. ☊ passport ☊
I used to go there often in the past. ☊ past ☊
There's a bus at twenty minutes past the hour (= at 1.20, 2.20, etc.). ☊ past ☊
The woman spoke almost without pausing for breath (= very quickly). ☊ pause ☊
David waited for a pause in the conversation so he could ask his question. ☊ pause ☊
He was in the pay of the drugs barons. ☊ in the pay of sb/sth ☊
The negotiators are trying to make peace between the warring factions. ☊ peace ☊
the peace movement (= that tries to prevent war by protesting, persuading politicians, etc.) ☊ peace ☊
They hope for a peaceful settlement of the dispute. ☊ peaceful ☊
snow-capped/jagged peaks ☊ peak ☊
She scribbled a note in pencil. ☊ pencil ☊
a disability/widow's pension ☊ pension ☊
a pension fund ☊ pension ☊
These garments are intended for professional sports people. ☊ people ☊
He stood perfectly still until the danger had passed. ☊ perfectly ☊
How perfectly awful! ☊ perfectly ☊
They're perfectly within their rights to ask to see the report. ☊ perfectly ☊
Please refrain from talking during the performance. ☊ performance ☊
This is perhaps his best novel to date. ☊ perhaps ☊
The aim is to reduce traffic at peak periods. ☊ period ☊
She had decided to settle permanently in France. ☊ permanently ☊
permit sb/yourself to do sth: Visitors are not permitted to take photographs. ☊ permit ☊
Permit me to offer you some advice. ☊ permit ☊
permit sth: The password permits access to all files on the hard disk. ☊ permit ☊
I'd like to talk to you about a personal matter. ☊ personal ☊
The novel is written from personal experience. ☊ personal ☊
He maintained order by sheer force of personality. ☊ personality ☊
a TV/sports personality ☊ personality ☊
I'll deal with the matter personally. ☊ personally ☊
Have you had any dealings with any of the suspects, either personally or professionally? ☊ personally ☊
persuade sb to do sth: Try to persuade him to come. ☊ persuade ☊
persuade sb: Please try and persuade her. ☊ persuade ☊
She's always easily persuaded. ☊ persuade ☊
I'm sure he'll come with a bit of persuading. ☊ persuade ☊
persuade sb into sth/into doing sth: I allowed myself to be persuaded into entering the competition. ☊ persuade ☊
persuade sb/yourself that...: It will be difficult to persuade them that there's no other choice. ☊ persuade ☊
She had persuaded herself that life was not worth living. ☊ persuade ☊
persuade sb: No one was persuaded by his arguments. ☊ persuade ☊
persuade sb of sth: I am still not fully persuaded of the plan's merits. ☊ persuade ☊
a critical/decisive phase ☊ phase ☊
I need you to phone the story in before five. ☊ phone sth in ☊
Did you see the film about Antarctica? The photography was superb! ☊ photography ☊
He tends to avoid all physical contact. ☊ physical ☊
particle/nuclear/theoretical physics ☊ physics ☊
Have I picked a bad time to talk to you? ☊ pick ☊
The survivors were rescued after their sounds were picked up by a television crew's microphone. ☊ pick sb/sth up ☊
The TV report painted a much rosier picture of the employment situation than research shows to be the case. ☊ picture ☊
harrowing television pictures of the famine ☊ picture ☊
The picture shows the couple together on their yacht. ☊ picture ☊
Have you got any pictures of your trip? ☊ picture ☊
a piece of advice/information/news ☊ piece ☊
The boat had been smashed to pieces on the rocks. ☊ piece ☊
pile sth up: Snow was piled up against the door. ☊ pile ☊
pill-popping (= the act of taking too many pills or using illegal drugs) ☊ pill ☊
She pinned the badge onto her jacket. ☊ pin ☊
Insulation may reduce the danger of pipes bursting in winter. ☊ pipe ☊
The town has many excellent eating places. ☊ place ☊
All the arrangements are now in place for their visit. ☊ in place ☊
a politician with a reputation for plain speaking ☊ plain ☊
Plans for our extension have been submitted for approval. ☊ plan ☊
plan sth: We're planning a trip to France in the spring—are you interested? ☊ plan ☊
plan sth: to plan a trip ☊ plan ☊
plan that...: They planned that the two routes would connect. ☊ plan ☊
a viewing platform giving stunning views over the valley ☊ platform ☊
The train now standing at platform 1 is for Leeds. ☊ platform ☊
At this point I don't care what you decide to do. ☊ point ☊
It just isn't true. That's the whole point (= the only important fact). ☊ point ☊
He pointed out the dangers of driving alone. ☊ point out (to sb), point sth out (to sb) ☊
Thousands are at risk of being poisoned by fumes from faulty heaters. ☊ poison ☊
a ski pole ☊ pole ☊
polish (sth): Polish shoes regularly to protect the leather. ☊ polish ☊
The gemstones are cut and polished by master craftsmen. ☊ polish ☊
I don't know how to make polite conversation. ☊ polite ☊
a monarch without political power ☊ political ☊
sexual politics (= concerning relationships of power between the sexes) ☊ politics ☊
a country poor in natural resources ☊ poor ☊
a poor sailor (= sb who easily gets sick at sea) ☊ poor ☊
Flashbulbs were popping all around them. ☊ pop ☊
Skiing has become very popular recently. ☊ popular ☊
popular music/culture/fiction ☊ popular ☊
By popular demand, the tour has been extended by two weeks. ☊ popular ☊
to pose a threat/challenge/danger/risk ☊ pose ☊
to declare/reconsider/shift/change your position ☊ position ☊
to be in a position of power/strength/authority ☊ position ☊
a sitting/kneeling/lying position ☊ position ☊
My arms were aching so I shifted (my) position slightly. ☊ position ☊
We must take positive steps to deal with the problem. ☊ positive ☊
the power of positive thought ☊ positive ☊
I'm afraid this is the only suitcase I possess. ☊ possess ☊
The ring is one of her most treasured possessions. ☊ possession ☊
It is possible to get there by bus. ☊ possible ☊
We don't want these rumours to spread if we can possibly avoid it. ☊ possibly ☊
a potentially dangerous situation ☊ potentially ☊
potential (for doing sth): The European marketplace offers excellent potential for increasing sales. ☊ potential ☊
All children should be encouraged to realize their full potential. ☊ potential ☊
The snow was like powder. ☊ powder ☊
powder skiing (= on fine dry snow) ☊ powder ☊
Their efforts to exercise collective bargaining power against multinational companies have failed. ☊ power ☊
the power of the media ☊ power ☊
parent power ☊ power ☊
world powers ☊ power ☊
power (to do sth): The Secretary of State has the power to approve the proposals. ☊ power ☊
The powers of the police must be clearly defined. ☊ power ☊
power (of sth): The president has the power of veto over all new legislation. ☊ power ☊
Police in riot gear used their powers under the Public Order Act to move on 300 protesters. ☊ power ☊
It is not within my power (= I am unable or not in a position) to help you. ☊ power ☊
He had lost the power of speech. ☊ power ☊
He had to use all his powers of persuasion. ☊ power ☊
power (over sb/sth): The aim is to give people more power over their own lives. ☊ power ☊
power (to do sth): He has the power to make things very unpleasant for us. ☊ power ☊
to have sb in your power (= to be able to do what you like with sb) ☊ power ☊
The party came to power at the last election. ☊ power ☊
They are hoping to return to power. ☊ power ☊
a power struggle between rival factions within the party ☊ power ☊
one of the most powerful directors in Hollywood ☊ powerful ☊
Television may have a powerful influence on children. ☊ powerful ☊
conversation practice ☊ practice ☊
There's a basketball practice every Friday evening. ☊ practice ☊
the theory and practice of teaching ☊ practice ☊
She's determined to put her new ideas into practice. ☊ practice ☊
Prisoners have legal rights, but in practice these rights are not always respected. ☊ in practice ☊
The team is practicing for their big game on Friday. ☊ practice ☊
They practiced the dance until it was perfect. ☊ practice ☊
She's practicing medicine in Philadelphia. ☊ practice ☊
You need to practise every day. ☊ practise ☊
practise for sth: She's practising for her piano exam. ☊ practise ☊
practise (sth) on sb/sth: He usually wants to practise his English on me. ☊ practise ☊
There are over 50 000 solicitors practising in England and Wales. ☊ practise ☊
practise as sth: She practised as a barrister for many years. ☊ practise ☊
The team coach singled out two players for special praise. ☊ praise ☊
praise sb/sth as sth: Critics praised the work as highly original. ☊ praise ☊
to say your prayers ☊ prayer ☊
prayers for the sick ☊ prayer ☊
He arrived at that very moment, as if in answer to her prayer. ☊ prayer ☊
Their prayers were answered and the child was found safe and well. ☊ prayer ☊
It was a prayer she had learnt as a child. ☊ prayer ☊
They knelt in prayer. ☊ prayer ☊
We believe in the power of prayer. ☊ prayer ☊
small, precise movements ☊ precise ☊
These premises are regularly checked by security guards. ☊ premises ☊
The team has been training hard in preparation for the big game. ☊ preparation ☊
preparation (to do sth): We made preparations to move to new offices. ☊ preparation ☊
The police officer read out a prepared statement. ☊ prepared ☊
Levels of pollution present in the atmosphere are increasing. ☊ present ☊
present sth: The company has decided it must present a more modern image. ☊ present ☊
present sth (to sb): The committee will present its final report to Parliament in June. ☊ present ☊
He presents a convincing case. ☊ present ☊
preserve sth + adj.: This vase has been preserved intact. ☊ preserve ☊
The society was set up to preserve endangered species from extinction. ☊ preserve ☊
She travels extensively in her role as President for the Save the Children Fund. ☊ president ☊
the popular/tabloid press (= smaller newspapers with a lot of pictures and stories of famous people) ☊ press ☊
The story was reported in the press and on television. ☊ press ☊
Unlike the American, the British press operates on a national scale. ☊ press ☊
the freedom of the Press/press freedom (= the freedom to report any events and express opinions) ☊ press ☊
She has been harassed by the press, who desperately need a story. ☊ press ☊
press sth: to press a button/switch/key ☊ press ☊
A band of high/low pressure is moving across the country. ☊ pressure ☊
Check the tyre pressure (= the amount of air in a tyre) regularly. ☊ pressure ☊
We dealt with this in a previous chapter. ☊ previous ☊
Boat for sale, price £2 000 ☊ price ☊
the ordination of women priests ☊ priest ☊
a course designed primarily for specialists ☊ primarily ☊
primary causes ☊ primary ☊
He has high moral principles. ☊ principle ☊
I refuse to lie about it; it's against my principles. ☊ principle ☊
Stick to your principles and tell him you won't do it. ☊ principle ☊
She refuses to allow her family to help her as a matter of principle. ☊ principle ☊
He doesn't invest in the arms industry on principle. ☊ principle ☊
the principles and practice of writing reports ☊ principle ☊
The principle behind it is very simple. ☊ principle ☊
There are three fundamental principles of teamwork. ☊ principle ☊
Discussing all these details will get us nowhere; we must get back to first principles (= the most basic rules). ☊ principle ☊
the principle that free education should be available for all children ☊ principle ☊
the principle that heat rises ☊ principle ☊
A tidal current turbine is similar in principle to a windmill. ☊ principle ☊
In principle there is nothing that a human can do that a machine might not be able to do one day. ☊ in principle ☊
They have agreed to the proposal in principle but we still have to negotiate the terms. ☊ in principle ☊
The firm specializes in printing calendars. ☊ print ☊
The print quality of the new laser printer is superb. ☊ print ☊
Visits are by prior arrangement. ☊ prior ☊
You need to get your priorities right (= decide what is important to you). ☊ priority ☊
Priority cases, such as homeless families, get dealt with first. ☊ priority ☊
a private conversation ☊ private ☊
the probable cause/explanation/outcome ☊ probable ☊
It is probable that the disease has a genetic element. ☊ probable ☊
All four players are probables for the national team. ☊ probable ☊
to address/tackle/solve a problem ☊ problem ☊
the problem of drug abuse ☊ problem ☊
It's a nice table! The only problem is (that) it's too big for our room. ☊ problem ☊
the magazine's problem page (= containing letters about readers' problems and advice about how to solve them) ☊ problem ☊
I was moving some furniture and I twisted my ankle in the process (= while I was doing it). ☊ process ☊
a new process for rustproofing car bodies ☊ process ☊
a decline/an increase in production ☊ production ☊
professional qualifications/skills ☊ professional ☊
If it's a legal matter you need to seek professional advice. ☊ professional ☊
Most of the people on the course were professional women. ☊ professional ☊
He dealt with the problem in a highly professional way. ☊ professional ☊
Many of the performers were very professional. ☊ professional ☊
professional conduct/misconduct ☊ professional ☊
a professional golfer ☊ professional ☊
After he won the amateur championship he turned professional. ☊ professional ☊
the world of professional football ☊ professional ☊
the terms that doctors and other health professionals use ☊ professional ☊
You need a professional to sort out your finances. ☊ professional ☊
a top golf professional ☊ professional ☊
This was clearly a job for a real professional. ☊ professional ☊
The agency is voluntary and not run for profit. ☊ profit ☊
a TV program ☊ program ☊
Human beings are genetically programmed to learn certain kinds of language. ☊ programme ☊
promise (that)...: The brochure promised (that) the local food would be superb. ☊ promise ☊
promise (to do sth): She kept her promise to visit her aunt regularly. ☊ promise ☊
a job with excellent promotion prospects ☊ promotion ☊
Please follow the proper procedures for dealing with complaints. ☊ proper ☊
Make sure the letter is properly addressed. ☊ properly ☊
The proportion of regular smokers increases with age. ☊ proportion ☊
it is proposed to do sth: It was proposed to pay the money from public funds. ☊ propose ☊
They wore the charm as a protection against evil spirits. ☊ protection ☊
protest (about/against/at sth): Students took to the streets to protest against the decision. ☊ protest ☊
protest sth: They fully intend to protest the decision. ☊ protest ☊
prove sb/sth/yourself + adj./noun: She was determined to prove everyone wrong. ☊ prove ☊
a public figure (= a person who is well known because they are often on the television, radio, etc.) ☊ public ☊
Levels of waste from the factory may be a danger to public health. ☊ public ☊
The public has/have a right to know what is contained in the report. ☊ public ☊
the publication of his first novel ☊ publication ☊
specialist publications ☊ publication ☊
The tides depend on the pull of the moon. ☊ pull ☊
They met by pure chance. ☊ pure ☊
She laughed with pure joy. ☊ pure ☊
These reports are pure speculation (= there is no evidence that they are true). ☊ pure ☊
These shirts are 100% pure cotton. ☊ pure ☊
One movie is classified as pure art, the other as entertainment. ☊ pure ☊
The charity is run on a purely voluntary basis. ☊ purely ☊
She took the job purely and simply for the money. ☊ purely ☊
Our campaign's main purpose is to raise money. ☊ purpose ☊
A meeting was called for the purpose of appointing a new treasurer. ☊ purpose ☊
Volunteer work gives her life (a sense of) purpose. ☊ purpose ☊
We intend to pursue this policy with determination. ☊ pursue ☊
We have decided not to pursue the matter. ☊ pursue ☊
This development could push the country into recession. ☊ push ☊
Don't go putting yourself at risk. ☊ put ☊
She's very clever but her manner does tend to put people off. ☊ put sb off ☊
It's a great book. I couldn't put it down. ☊ put sth down ☊
academic/educational/professional/vocational qualifications ☊ qualification ☊
a decline in water quality ☊ quality ☊
Their quality of life improved dramatically when they moved to France. ☊ quality ☊
the Queen of Norway ☊ queen ☊
The question which needs to be addressed is one of funding. ☊ question ☊
Which route is better remains an open question (= it is not decided). ☊ question ☊
It's just a question of deciding what you really want. ☊ just/merely/only a question of (sth/doing sth) ☊
Another trip abroad this year is out of the question. ☊ out of the question ☊
There was no question of his/him cancelling the trip so near the departure date. ☊ there is/was no question of (sth happening/sb doing sth) ☊
His quick thinking saved her life. ☊ quick ☊
Her quick hands suddenly stopped moving. ☊ quick ☊
We need to make a quick decision. ☊ quick ☊
I've decided to resign but I'd rather you kept quiet about it. ☊ keep quiet about sth, keep sth quiet ☊
This story is too big to be kept quiet. ☊ keep quiet about sth, keep sth quiet ☊
to speak/move quietly ☊ quietly ☊
quit as sth: He has decided to quit as manager of the team. ☊ quit ☊
quite delicious/amazing/empty/perfect ☊ quite ☊
quote (sb) (as doing sth): The President was quoted in the press as saying that he disagreed with the decision. ☊ quote ☊
Don't quote me on this (= this is not an official statement), but I think he is going to resign. ☊ quote ☊
He's already in training for the big race against Bailey. ☊ race ☊
a boat/horse/road, etc. race ☊ race ☊
race to do sth: Television companies are racing to be the first to screen his life story. ☊ race ☊
motor/yacht/greyhound, etc. racing ☊ racing ☊
The interview was broadcast on radio and television. ☊ radio ☊
radio signals/waves ☊ radio ☊
The railway is still under construction. ☊ railway ☊
a disused railway ☊ railway ☊
We are raising money for charity. ☊ raise ☊
He raised himself up on one elbow. ☊ raise ☊
Promotion will mean that I'm immediately above him in rank. ☊ rank ☊
a rapid rise/decline in sales ☊ rapid ☊
On the rare occasions when they met he hardly even dared speak to her. ☊ rare ☊
a rare breed/plant ☊ rare ☊
Rarely has a debate attracted so much media attention. ☊ rarely ☊
+ adj.: I'm afraid our needs do not rate very high with this administration. ☊ rate ☊
Would you rather walk or take the bus? ☊ would rather... (than) ☊
reach sth: Can you reach the light switch from where you're sitting? ☊ reach ☊
to reach a conclusion/decision/verdict/compromise ☊ reach ☊
The beach can only be reached by boat. ☊ reach ☊
The return to traditional family values is a reaction against the permissiveness of recent decades. ☊ reaction ☊
The decision provoked an angry reaction from local residents. ☊ reaction ☊
read sth: to read a book/a magazine/the newspaper ☊ read ☊
Have you read any Steinbeck (= novels by him)? ☊ read ☊
read sb sth: She read us a story. ☊ read ☊
a reading lamp/light (= one that can be moved to shine light onto sth that you are reading) ☊ reading ☊
Volunteers were ready and waiting to pack the food in boxes. ☊ ready ☊
There's no real possibility of them changing their minds. ☊ real ☊
This decision reflects the realities of the political situation. ☊ reality ☊
She never realized her ambition of becoming a professional singer. ☊ realize ☊
A high gate blocks the only entrance to the rear. ☊ rear ☊
reason (for sth): She gave no reasons for her decision. ☊ reason ☊
Only human beings are capable of reason (= of thinking in a logical way, etc.). ☊ reason ☊
to be open to reason (= to be willing to accept sensible advice) ☊ reason ☊
The prosecution has to prove beyond reasonable doubt that he is guilty of murder. ☊ reasonable ☊
receive sth: Emergency cases will receive professional attention immediately. ☊ receive ☊
his most recent visit to Poland ☊ recent ☊
to seek international/official/formal recognition as a sovereign state ☊ recognition ☊
recognize sth: They recognized the need to take the problem seriously. ☊ recognize ☊
She's a recognized authority on the subject. ☊ recognize ☊
recommend sb/sth (to sb) (for/as sth): I recommend the book to all my students. ☊ recommend ☊
She was recommended for the post by a colleague. ☊ recommend ☊
It is dangerous to exceed the recommended dose. ☊ recommend ☊
a recommended price of $50 ☊ recommend ☊
recommend (that)...: I recommend (that) he see a lawyer. ☊ recommend ☊
I recommend (that) he should see a lawyer. ☊ recommend ☊
it is recommended that...: It is strongly recommended that the machines should be checked every year. ☊ recommend ☊
recommend sb to do sth: We'd recommend you to book your flight early. ☊ recommend ☊
recommend (sb) doing sth: He recommended reading the book before seeing the movie. ☊ recommend ☊
recommend how, what, etc...: Can you recommend how much we should charge? ☊ recommend ☊
record sb/sth doing sth: He recorded the class rehearsing before the performance. ☊ record ☊
You should record all your expenses during your trip. ☊ record ☊
Giving up smoking reduces the risk of heart disease. ☊ reduce ☊
a slight/significant/substantial/drastic reduction in costs ☊ reduction ☊
the President's passing reference to (= brief mention of) the end of the war ☊ reference ☊
Before I decide, I need time to reflect. ☊ reflect ☊
reflect on/upon sth: She was left to reflect on the implications of her decision. ☊ reflect ☊
a reforming administration ☊ reform ☊
The authorities refused permission for the new housing development. ☊ refuse ☊
The decision could be one he lives to regret. ☊ regret ☊
'I've had a wonderful life,' she said, 'I don't regret a thing.' ☊ regret ☊
She expressed her regret at the decision. ☊ regret ☊
Do you want regular or diet cola? ☊ regular ☊
I just want to buy a regular white shirt—nothing fancy. ☊ regular ☊
He's just a regular guy who loves his dog. ☊ regular ☊
Regular or large fries? ☊ regular ☊
a regular income ☊ regular ☊
She couldn't find any regular employment. ☊ regular ☊
I couldn't see my regular doctor today. ☊ regular ☊
On Monday he would have to return to his regular duties. ☊ regular ☊
Do you take regular exercise? ☊ regular ☊
Domestic violence is a regular occurrence in some families. ☊ regular ☊
our regular customers ☊ regular ☊
regular offenders (= against the law) ☊ regular ☊
He was a regular visitor to her house. ☊ regular ☊
regular breathing ☊ regular ☊
There is a regular bus service to the airport. ☊ regular ☊
regular meetings/visits ☊ regular ☊
The equipment is checked on a regular basis. ☊ regular ☊
We meet regularly to discuss the progress of the project. ☊ regularly ☊
The water in the fish tank should be changed regularly. ☊ regularly ☊
I go there quite regularly. ☊ regularly ☊
too many rules and regulations ☊ regulation ☊
fire/safety/building, etc. regulations ☊ regulation ☊
to comply with the regulations ☊ regulation ☊
Under the new regulations spending on office equipment will be strictly controlled. ☊ regulation ☊
the strict regulations governing the sale of weapons ☊ regulation ☊
to reject an argument/a claim/a decision/an offer/a suggestion ☊ reject ☊
relate that...: The story relates that an angel appeared and told him to sing. ☊ relate ☊
Much of the crime in this area is related to drug abuse. ☊ related ☊
relationship (to sth): This comment bore no relationship to the subject of our conversation. ☊ relationship ☊
to release the clutch/handbrake/switch, etc. ☊ release ☊
the release of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere ☊ release ☊
Her novel is still relevant today. ☊ relevant ☊
News of their safety came as a great relief. ☊ relief ☊
It was a relief to be able to talk to someone about it. ☊ relief ☊
Volunteers provide regular help to give relief to carers. ☊ relief ☊
The law states that everyone has the right to practise their own religion. ☊ religion ☊
rely doing sth: The industry relies on the price of raw materials remaining low. ☊ rely on/upon sb/sth ☊
The remaining twenty patients were transferred to another hospital. ☊ remaining ☊
remember doing sth: Do you remember switching the lights off before we came out? ☊ remember ☊
remember (that)...: I remember (that) we used to go and see them most weekends. ☊ remember ☊
When are the removal men coming? ☊ removal ☊
Remove the pan from the heat and continue to stir the sauce. ☊ remove ☊
The elections removed the government from power. ☊ remove ☊
In the long run, it works out more expensive to rent a television than to buy one. ☊ rent ☊
to repair a car/roof/road/television ☊ repair ☊
The claims are, I repeat, totally unfounded. ☊ repeat ☊
report sb (to sb) (for sth/for doing sth): She threatened to report him to the authorities for hunting without a licence. ☊ report ☊
report that...: The TV news reported that several people had been arrested. ☊ report ☊
report (on sth): She reports on royal stories for the BBC. ☊ report ☊
report (on sth) (to sb): The committee will report on its research next month. ☊ report ☊
report sb/sth as sth/as doing sth: The house was reported as being in excellent condition. ☊ report ☊
be reported to be/have sth: The house was reported to be in excellent condition. ☊ report ☊
report (that)...: Employers reported that graduates were deficient in writing and problem-solving skills. ☊ report ☊
The committee will publish their report on the health service in a few weeks. ☊ report ☊
This decision represents a significant departure from previous policy. ☊ represent ☊
He got rid of anyone who represented a challenge to his authority. ☊ represent ☊
Local businesses are well represented on the committee (= there are a lot of people from them on the committee). ☊ represent ☊
The association was formed to represent the interests of women artists. ☊ represent ☊
The committee includes representatives from industry. ☊ representative ☊
The atmosphere of the novel is successfully reproduced in the movie. ☊ reproduce ☊
to damage/ruin sb's reputation ☊ reputation ☊
She is, by reputation, very difficult to please. ☊ reputation ☊
request that...: She requested that no one be told of her decision until the next meeting. ☊ request ☊
She requested that no one should be told of her decision. ☊ request ☊
Deciphering the code requires an expert. ☊ require ☊
require that...: We require that you comply with the following rules:... ☊ require ☊
The house was rescued from demolition. ☊ rescue ☊
rescue sb/sth + adj.: She had despaired of ever being rescued alive. ☊ rescue ☊
rescue workers/boats/helicopters ☊ rescue ☊
She said this in the tone of voice she reserved for addressing small children. ☊ reserve ☊
reserve sth: I'd prefer to reserve (my) judgement (= not make a decision) until I know all the facts. ☊ reserve ☊
Jaime always talked to people without reserve. ☊ reserve ☊
reserve funds ☊ reserve ☊
Tom's our resident expert (= our own expert) on foreign movies. ☊ resident ☊
They are determined to resist pressure to change the law. ☊ resist ☊
Resistance to change has nearly destroyed the industry. ☊ resistance ☊
to resolve an issue/a dispute/a conflict/a crisis ☊ resolve ☊
Attempts are being made to resolve the problem of security in schools. ☊ resolve ☊
Both sides met in order to try to resolve their differences. ☊ resolve ☊
Be patient and the situation may resolve itself. ☊ resolve ☊
seaside/ski/mountain, etc. resorts ☊ resort ☊
In the last resort (= in the end) everyone must decide for themselves. ☊ resort ☊
the exploitation of minerals and other natural resources ☊ resource ☊
We do not have the resources (= money) to update our computer software. ☊ resource ☊
The database could be used as a teaching resource in colleges. ☊ resource ☊
Time is your most valuable resource, especially in examinations. ☊ resource ☊
a library resource centre ☊ resource ☊
to show a lack of respect for authority ☊ respect ☊
Everyone has a right to be treated with respect. ☊ respect ☊
They instilled in their children a respect for Welsh tradition and culture. ☊ respect ☊
There was one respect, however, in which they differed. ☊ respect ☊
He doesn't respect other people's right to privacy. ☊ respect ☊
There has been little response to our appeal for funds. ☊ response ☊
responsibility (for sth): We are recruiting a sales manager with responsibility for the European market. ☊ responsibility ☊
responsibility (for doing sth): They have responsibility for ensuring that the rules are enforced. ☊ responsibility ☊
responsibility (to do sth): It is their responsibility to ensure that the rules are enforced. ☊ responsibility ☊
parental rights and responsibilities ☊ responsibility ☊
Cigarette smoking is responsible for about 90% of deaths from lung cancer. ☊ responsible ☊
The long skirt restricted her movements. ☊ restrict ☊
Access to the club is restricted to members only. ☊ restrict ☊
to allow children only restricted access to the Internet ☊ restricted ☊
a coach who knows how to get results from his players ☊ result ☊
to retain your independence ☊ retain ☊
He struggled to retain control of the situation. ☊ retain ☊
The house retains much of its original charm. ☊ retain ☊
He announced his retirement from football. ☊ retirement ☊
She came out of retirement to win two gold medals at the championships. ☊ retirement ☊
When did she return home from the trip? ☊ return ☊
his return to power ☊ return ☊
on the return flight/journey/trip ☊ return ☊
The government has failed to reverse the economic decline. ☊ reverse ☊
The Court of Appeal reversed the decision. ☊ reverse ☊
to reverse a judgement ☊ reverse ☊
It wasn't easy to persuade her to come—quite the reverse. ☊ reverse ☊
We did a similar trip to you, but in reverse. ☊ in reverse ☊
His parole application is up for review next week. ☊ review ☊
a review body/date/panel ☊ review ☊
He submitted his latest novel for review. ☊ review ☊
The play was reviewed in the national newspapers. ☊ review ☊
Review your work before you turn it in. ☊ review ☊
After a steep climb you will be rewarded by magnificent views from the summit. ☊ reward ☊
The boat rocked up and down in rhythm with the sea. ☊ rhythm ☊
a dancer with a natural sense of rhythm (= the ability to move in time to a fixed beat) ☊ rhythm ☊
His novels are a rich source of material for the movie industry. ☊ rich ☊
Try and get rid of your visitors before I get there. ☊ get rid of sb/sth ☊
The kids had a ride on an elephant at the zoo. ☊ ride ☊
He goes for a ride most mornings. ☊ ride ☊
a train ride through beautiful countryside ☊ ride ☊
It's a ten-minute bus ride from here to town. ☊ ride ☊
Steve gave me a ride on his motorbike. ☊ ride ☊
We managed to get a ride into town when we missed the bus. ☊ ride ☊
Let me get this right (= understand correctly) —you want us to do an extra ten hours' work for no extra pay? ☊ right ☊
Have you got the right money (= the exact amount) for the bus fare? ☊ right ☊
right (to do sth): You're right to be cautious. ☊ right ☊
It seems only right to warn you of the risk. ☊ right ☊
She kept right on swimming until she reached the other side. ☊ right ☊
The bus came right on time. ☊ right ☊
The Right in British politics is represented by the Conservative Party. ☊ right ☊
He sold the rights for $2 million. ☊ right ☊
all rights reserved (= protected or kept for the owners of the book, film/movie, etc.) ☊ right ☊
right (to sth): Everyone has a right to a fair trial. ☊ right ☊
right (to do sth): You have no right to stop me from going in there. ☊ right ☊
She had every right to be angry. ☊ right ☊
You're quite within your rights to ask for your money back. ☊ right ☊
By rights (= if justice were done) half the money should be mine. ☊ right ☊
There is no right of appeal against the decision. ☊ right ☊
Education is provided by the state as of right (= everyone has a right to it). ☊ right ☊
They had fought hard for equal rights. ☊ right ☊
They both had some right on their side. ☊ right ☊
It was difficult to establish the rights and wrongs (= the true facts) of the matter. ☊ right ☊
The school was rightly proud of the excellent exam results. ☊ rightly ☊
If I remember rightly, there's a train at six o'clock. ☊ rightly ☊
a boxing ring ☊ ring ☊
her meteoric rise to power ☊ rise ☊
risk (of sth/of doing sth): Smoking can increase the risk of developing heart disease. ☊ risk ☊
risk (to sb/sth): The chemicals pose little risk (= are not dangerous) to human health. ☊ risk ☊
Any business venture contains an element of risk. ☊ risk ☊
The group was considered to be a risk to national security. ☊ risk ☊
a major health/fire risk ☊ risk ☊
As with all diseases, certain groups will be more at risk than others. ☊ at risk (from/of sth) ☊
If we go to war, innocent lives will be put at risk. ☊ at risk (from/of sth) ☊
We don't want to run the risk of losing their business. ☊ run the risk (of sth/of doing sth), run risks ☊
That's a risk I'm not prepared to take. ☊ take a risk, take risks ☊
You have no right to take risks with other people's lives. ☊ take a risk, take risks ☊
risk sth: There was no choice. If they stayed there, they risked death. ☊ risk ☊
risk (sb/sth) doing sth: They knew they risked being arrested. ☊ risk ☊
risk sth: He risked a glance at her furious face. ☊ risk ☊
It was a difficult decision but we decided to risk it. ☊ risk ☊
risk doing sth: We've been advised not to risk travelling in these conditions. ☊ risk ☊
a boat on the river ☊ river ☊
It would be better to transport the goods by rail rather than by road. ☊ road ☊
The tunnel was blasted out of solid rock. ☊ rock ☊
The sign said 'Danger: falling rocks'. ☊ rock ☊
She refused to take on the traditional woman's role. ☊ role ☊
The media play a major role in influencing people's opinions. ☊ role ☊
romantic stories/fiction/comedy ☊ romantic ☊
I'll move the table—it takes up too much room. ☊ room ☊
I don't want to watch television. I'll be in the other room (= a different room). ☊ room ☊
What would you say was the root cause of the problem? ☊ root ☊
It was too rough to sail that night. ☊ rough ☊
They've moved all the furniture round. ☊ round ☊
He went round interviewing people about local traditions. ☊ round ☊
Pass the biscuits round. ☊ round ☊
The earth moves round the sun. ☊ round ☊
There must be a way round the problem. ☊ round ☊
a coastal route ☊ route ☊
route (from A to B): the quickest route from Florence to Rome ☊ route ☊
The house is not on a bus route. ☊ route ☊
shipping routes ☊ route ☊
a cycle route (= a path that is only for cyclists ) ☊ route ☊
There are a number of routes to qualifying as a social worker. ☊ route ☊
Route 66 ☊ route ☊
rub sth: She rubbed her chin thoughtfully. ☊ rub ☊
rude (to do sth): It's rude to speak when you're eating. ☊ rude ☊
The bad weather ruined our trip. ☊ ruin ☊
My new shoes got ruined in the mud. ☊ ruin ☊
The crops were ruined by the late frost. ☊ ruin ☊
If she loses the court case it will ruin her. ☊ ruin ☊
The country was ruined by the war. ☊ ruin ☊
He was determined to build a new life out of the ruins of his career. ☊ ruin ☊
The 1972 act imposed direct rule from Westminster. ☊ rule ☊
the rules of grammar ☊ rule ☊
There are no hard and fast rules for planning healthy meals. ☊ rule ☊
The first rule is to make eye contact with your interviewer. ☊ rule ☊
to follow/obey/observe the rules ☊ rule ☊
It's against all rules and regulations. ☊ rule ☊
to break a rule (= not follow it) ☊ rule ☊
This explains the rules under which the library operates. ☊ rule ☊
Without unwritten rules civilized life would be impossible. ☊ rule ☊
Normal competition rules apply. ☊ rule ☊
to start/spread a rumour ☊ rumour ☊
Many of the stories are based on rumour. ☊ rumour ☊
The sledge ran smoothly over the frozen snow. ☊ run ☊
Buses to Oxford run every half-hour. ☊ run ☊
Trains between London and Brighton run throughout the day. ☊ run ☊
Holmes ran a fine race to take the gold medal. ☊ run ☊
I had to run to catch the bus. ☊ run ☊
I decided to make a run for it (= to escape by running). ☊ run ☊
a long-distance/cross-country/marathon, etc. runner ☊ runner ☊
The trip to Paris was all a mad rush. ☊ rush ☊
It's a sad reflection on life that it takes danger and suffering to bring people closer together. ☊ sad ☊
a sad story ☊ sad ☊
Sad to say (= unfortunately) the house has now been demolished. ☊ sad ☊
We have been assured that our jobs are safe (= we are not in danger of losing them). ☊ safe ☊
The airline has an excellent safety record. ☊ safety ☊
(+ adv./prep.): to sail into harbour ☊ sail ☊
The dinghy sailed smoothly across the lake. ☊ sail ☊
sail sth: to sail the Atlantic ☊ sail ☊
We spent the weekend sailing off the south coast. ☊ sail ☊
Do you go sailing often? ☊ sail ☊
sail sth: She sails her own yacht. ☊ sail ☊
He managed to sail the boat between the rocks. ☊ sail ☊
As the boat moved down the river the wind began to fill the sails. ☊ sail ☊
in the days of sail (= when ships all used sails) ☊ sail ☊
She moved away like a ship in full sail (= with all its sails spread out). ☊ sail ☊
The vessel can be propelled by oars or sail (= sails). ☊ sail ☊
a two-hour sail across the bay ☊ sail ☊
to go sailing ☊ sailing ☊
regulations governing the sale of alcoholic beverages ☊ sale ☊
She looked back on her career with great satisfaction. ☊ satisfaction ☊
He was enjoying all the satisfactions of being a parent. ☊ satisfaction ☊
satisfy sb/yourself (that)...: Once I had satisfied myself (that) it was the right decision, we went ahead. ☊ satisfy ☊
Save data frequently. ☊ save ☊
save sb sth: Thanks for sending that letter for me—it saved me a trip. ☊ save ☊
save sb sth (on sth): If we go this way it will save us two hours on the trip. ☊ save ☊
save sb/sth (from sth): to save a rare species (from extinction) ☊ save ☊
He put all his savings into buying a boat. ☊ saving ☊
to say a prayer ☊ say ☊
say to sb/yourself + speech: I said to myself (= thought), 'That can't be right!' ☊ say ☊
a scale of 1:25 000 ☊ scale ☊
a scale model/drawing ☊ scale ☊
Both plans are drawn to the same scale. ☊ scale ☊
Is this diagram to scale (= are all its parts the same size and shape in relation to each other as they are in the thing represented)? ☊ scale ☊
the scales of justice (= represented as the two pans on a balance (5)) ☊ scale ☊
How much does it read on the scale? ☊ scale ☊
At the other end of the scale, life is a constant struggle to get enough to eat. ☊ scale ☊
the social scale ☊ scale ☊
They entertain on a large scale (= they hold expensive parties with a lot of guests). ☊ scale ☊
Here was corruption on a grand scale. ☊ scale ☊
On a global scale, 77% of energy is created from fossil fuels. ☊ scale ☊
to achieve economies of scale in production (= to produce many items so the cost of producing each one is reduced) ☊ scale ☊
scale of sth: It was impossible to comprehend the full scale of the disaster. ☊ scale ☊
It was not until morning that the sheer scale of the damage could be seen (= how great it was). ☊ scale ☊
a scare story (= a news report that spreads more anxiety or fear about sth than is necessary) ☊ scare ☊
scare tactics (= ways of persuading people to do sth by frightening them) ☊ scare ☊
scared (to do sth): People are scared to use the buses late at night. ☊ scared ☊
a drama/language/riding, etc. school ☊ school ☊
I'm going to the school today to talk to Kim's teacher. ☊ school ☊
The transition from school to work can be difficult. ☊ school ☊
He has adapted the play for the screen. ☊ screen ☊
They were staring at the television screen. ☊ screen ☊
Move your cursor to the top of the screen. ☊ screen ☊
a sea voyage ☊ sea ☊
search sb: Visitors are regularly searched as they enter the building. ☊ search ☊
He searched desperately for something to say. ☊ search ☊
The committee has been searching for new ways to tackle youth unemployment. ☊ search ☊
There are no seats left on that flight. ☊ seat ☊
Ladies and gentlemen, please take your seats (= sit down). ☊ seat ☊
Careful planning is the secret of success. ☊ secret ☊
It was difficult to maintain a secure foothold on the ice. ☊ secure ☊
She'd allowed herself to be lulled into a false sense of security (= a feeling that she was safe when in fact she was in danger). ☊ security ☊
The visit took place amidst tight security (= the use of many police officers). ☊ security ☊
a high/maximum security prison (= for dangerous criminals) ☊ security ☊
We'll have a great time, you'll see. ☊ see ☊
it is seen that...: It can be seen that certain groups are more at risk than others. ☊ see ☊
'Can I go to the party?' 'We'll see (= I'll decide later). ☊ see ☊
see sb/sth doing sth: I can't see her changing her mind. ☊ see ☊
I don't think she saw the point of the story. ☊ see ☊
seek sth/sb: Drivers are advised to seek alternative routes. ☊ seek ☊
He intends to seek custody of the children. ☊ seek ☊
All our hotels have been carefully selected for the excellent value they provide. ☊ select ☊
select what, which, etc...: Select what you want from the options available. ☊ select ☊
self-addressed ☊ self- ☊
a Senate committee ☊ senate ☊
The medical care was excellent, in a technical sense. ☊ sense ☊
In no sense can the issue be said to be resolved. ☊ sense ☊
You should have the sense to take advice when it is offered. ☊ sense ☊
Can't you talk sense (= say sth sensible)? ☊ sense ☊
He felt an overwhelming sense of loss. ☊ sense ☊
separate sb/sth from/and sb/sth: Those suffering from infectious diseases were separated from the other patients. ☊ separate ☊
Prolonged separations of this kind are damaging to very young children. ☊ separation ☊
Seriously though, it could be really dangerous. ☊ seriously ☊
serve sb/sth with sth: The town is well served with buses and major road links. ☊ serve ☊
serve sth to sb: They served a wonderful meal to more than fifty delegates. ☊ serve ☊
serve sb with sth: The delegates were served with a wonderful meal. ☊ serve ☊
After retiring, she became involved in voluntary service in the local community. ☊ service ☊
the ambulance/bus/telephone, etc. service ☊ service ☊
Essential services (= the supply of water, gas, electricity) will be maintained. ☊ service ☊
The committee met in closed session (= with nobody else present). ☊ session ☊
The novel is set in London in the 1960s. ☊ set ☊
He pulled the lever and set the machine in motion. ☊ set ☊
set sb/sth doing sth: Her remarks set me thinking. ☊ set ☊
The police set up roadblocks on routes out of the city. ☊ set sth up ☊
A fund will be set up for the dead men's families. ☊ set sth up ☊
a complete set of her novels ☊ set ☊
settle sth: It's all settled—we're leaving on the nine o'clock plane. ☊ settle ☊
Bob will be there?That settles it. I'm not coming. ☊ settle ☊
He had to settle his affairs (= arrange all his personal business) in Paris before he could return home. ☊ settle ☊
it is settled that...: It's been settled that we leave on the nine o'clock plane. ☊ settle ☊
to settle a dispute/an argument/a matter ☊ settle ☊
It's time you settled your differences with your father. ☊ settle ☊
I want this thing settled. ☊ settle ☊
There is pressure on the unions to settle. ☊ settle ☊
The company has agreed to settle out of court (= come to an agreement without going to court). ☊ settle ☊
She settled down in an armchair to watch television. ☊ settle down ☊
I settled down with a book. ☊ settle down ☊
It always takes the class a while to settle down at the start of the lesson. ☊ settle down, settle sb down ☊
The early goal settled the home side down. ☊ settle down, settle sb down ☊
Several of the paintings were destroyed in the fire. ☊ several ☊
a severe handicap ☊ severe ☊
severely disabled ☊ severely ☊
sexual orientation (= whether you are heterosexual or homosexual ) ☊ sexual ☊
The ship's sail cast a shadow on the water. ☊ shadow ☊
The whole house shakes when a train goes past. ☊ shake ☊
To my shame (= I feel shame that) I refused to listen to her side of the story. ☊ shame ☊
Ghostly shapes moved around in the dark. ☊ shape ☊
He winced as a sharp pain shot through his leg. ☊ sharp ☊
She moved sharply across the room to block his exit. ☊ sharply ☊
People were desperately seeking shelter from the gunfire. ☊ shelter ☊
shift (from...) (to/towards/toward...): The balance of power shifted away from workers towards employers. ☊ shift ☊
Her sympathies gradually shifted to the side of the protesters. ☊ shift ☊
Lydia shifted uncomfortably in her chair. ☊ shift ☊
I shifted uneasily under his gaze. ☊ shift ☊
shift (from...) (to...): The action of the novel shifts from Paris to London. ☊ shift ☊
shift sth (from...) (to...): He shifted his gaze from the child to her. ☊ shift ☊
She shifted her weight from one foot to the other. ☊ shift ☊
shift workers/work ☊ shift ☊
a shift of emphasis ☊ shift ☊
The dark polished wood shone like glass. ☊ shine ☊
Campaigners are shining a spotlight on the world's diminishing natural resources. ☊ shine ☊
a sailing/cargo/cruise ship ☊ ship ☊
a ship's captain/crew/company/cook ☊ ship ☊
Raw materials and labour come by ship, rail or road. ☊ ship ☊
The company ships its goods all over the world. ☊ ship ☊
The children were shipped off to a boarding school at an early age. ☊ ship sb off ☊
shock sb: It shocks you when something like that happens. ☊ shock ☊
Terrorist groups claimed responsibility for the shootings and bomb attacks. ☊ shooting ☊
She was determined to go out and shop till she dropped. ☊ shop ☊
It should be snowing now, according to the weather forecast. ☊ should ☊
The bus should have arrived ten minutes ago. ☊ should ☊
shout sth (at/to sb): to shout abuse/encouragement/orders ☊ shout ☊
She shouted out in pain when she tried to move her leg. ☊ shout ☊
show sth: to show great courage ☊ show ☊
show (that)...: The figures clearly show that her claims are false. ☊ show ☊
show sb/sth to be/have sth: His new book shows him to be a first-rate storyteller. ☊ show ☊
show (sb) how, what, etc...: This shows how people are influenced by TV advertisements. ☊ show ☊
snow showers ☊ shower ☊
wintry showers (= of snow) ☊ shower ☊
I just want you to hear my side of the story first. ☊ side ☊
He has been moved sideways (= moved to another job at the same level as before, not higher or lower). ☊ sideways ☊
The boat disappeared from sight. ☊ sight ☊
to make the sign of the cross (= an act of moving one hand in the shape of a cross, done by Christians to show respect for God or by a priest to bless sb/sth) ☊ sign ☊
a danger/warning/distress, etc. signal ☊ signal ☊
Delays are occurring as a result of signal failure on the northbound line. ☊ signal ☊
TV signals ☊ signal ☊
The satellite is used for transmitting signals around the world. ☊ signal ☊
signal which, what, etc...: You must signal which way you are going to turn. ☊ signal ☊
Your decision will significantly affect your future. ☊ significantly ☊
I need absolute silence when I'm working. ☊ silence ☊
He gave me the silent treatment (= did not speak to me because he was angry). ☊ silent ☊
a silent prayer/protest ☊ silent ☊
a simple sentence (= one with only one verb) ☊ simple ☊
Since the party she had only spoken to him once. ☊ since ☊
It was the first time I'd had visitors since I'd moved to London. ☊ since ☊
The original building has long since (= long before now) been demolished. ☊ since ☊
a sincere attempt to resolve the problem ☊ sincere ☊
She's a wonderful singer. ☊ singer ☊
She has a beautiful singing voice. ☊ singing ☊
All these jobs can now be done by one single machine. ☊ single ☊
I couldn't understand a single word she said! ☊ single ☊
The little boat sank beneath the waves. ☊ sink ☊
sit doing sth: We sat talking for hours. ☊ sit ☊
You could get into a situation where you have to decide immediately. ☊ situation ☊
They complained about the size of their gas bill. ☊ size ☊
The facilities are excellent for a town that size. ☊ size ☊
a skilled engineer/negotiator/craftsman ☊ skilled ☊
Remove the skins by soaking the tomatoes in hot water. ☊ skin ☊
A piece of glass sliced into his shoulder. ☊ slice ☊
He is, without the slightest doubt, the greatest living novelist. ☊ slight ☊
We took a slightly more direct route. ☊ slightly ☊
I managed to slip in a few jokes. ☊ slip ☊
ski slopes ☊ slope ☊
He spends all winter on the slopes (= skiing ). ☊ slope ☊
Because of the slope of the roof, the snow cannot accumulate. ☊ slope ☊
I missed the fast train and had to get the slow one (= the one that stops at all the stations). ☊ slow ☊
That was a smart career move. ☊ smart ☊
The elephant smashed its way through the trees. ☊ smash ☊
The glass bowl smashed into a thousand pieces. ☊ smash ☊
The house smelt of cedar wood and fresh polish. ☊ smell ☊
The car's improved suspension gives you a smoother ride. ☊ smooth ☊
They could not ensure a smooth transfer of political power. ☊ smooth ☊
The water was as smooth as glass. ☊ smooth ☊
Snow was falling heavily. ☊ snow ☊
We had snow in May this year. ☊ snow ☊
The snow was beginning to melt. ☊ snow ☊
Children were playing in the snow. ☊ snow ☊
20 cm of snow were expected today. ☊ snow ☊
The snow didn't settle (= stay on the ground). ☊ snow ☊
Her skin was as white as snow. ☊ snow ☊
It snowed for three days without stopping. ☊ snow ☊
So I had a couple of drinks on the way home. What's wrong with that? ☊ so ☊
Team sports help to develop a child's social skills (= the ability to talk easily to other people and do things in a group). ☊ social ☊
social mobility (= the movement of people from one social class to another) ☊ social ☊
As yet, they have no solid evidence. ☊ solid ☊
His advice was always solid and practical. ☊ solid ☊
These chains seem fairly solid. ☊ solid ☊
The boat bumped against a solid object. ☊ solid ☊
Attempts are being made to solve the problem of waste disposal. ☊ solve ☊
You can't solve anything by just running away. ☊ solve ☊
to solve an equation/a puzzle/a riddle ☊ solve ☊
to solve a crime/mystery ☊ solve ☊
He's something in (= has a job connected with) television. ☊ something ☊
The story is told through song and dance. ☊ song ☊
Sooner or later you will have to make a decision. ☊ sooner or later ☊
He decided to help Jan as he felt sorry for her. ☊ be/feel sorry for sb ☊
Sorry to bother you, but could I speak to you for a moment? ☊ sorry ☊
Rubbish can easily be separated and sorted into plastics, glass and paper. ☊ sort ☊
He believed his immortal soul was in peril. ☊ soul ☊
The sound quality of the tapes was excellent. ☊ sound ☊
She told me the whole story from soup to nuts. ☊ from soup to nuts ☊
The tiny window was the only source of light. ☊ source ☊
a space flight/mission ☊ space ☊
the wide open spaces of the Canadian prairies ☊ space ☊
to speak at a conference ☊ speak ☊
Professor Wilson was invited to speak about the results of his research. ☊ speak ☊
She spoke in favour of the new tax. ☊ speak ☊
He has a number of speaking engagements this week. ☊ speak ☊
She has a beautiful speaking voice. ☊ speak ☊
speak (to sb) (about sth/sb): I've spoken to the manager about it. ☊ speak ☊
The President refused to speak to the waiting journalists. ☊ speak ☊
'Can I speak to Susan?' 'Speaking.' (= at the beginning of a telephone conversation) ☊ speak ☊
'Do you know him?' 'Not to speak to.' (= only by sight) ☊ speak ☊
I saw her in the street but we didn't speak. ☊ speak ☊
speak (with sb) (about sth/sb): Can I speak with you for a minute? ☊ speak ☊
He was the only one to speak out against the decision. ☊ speak out (against sth) ☊
The Society has an interesting talk by a visiting speaker every month. ☊ speaker ☊
A speaker conveys information through tone and body language. ☊ speaker ☊
Some of the officials have special privileges. ☊ special ☊
As an only child she got special attention. ☊ special ☊
a specialist in Japanese history ☊ specialist ☊
a cancer specialist ☊ specialist ☊
You need to see a specialist. ☊ specialist ☊
children's television programmes aimed at a specific age group ☊ specific ☊
a magazine aimed specifically at working women ☊ specifically ☊
to give/make/deliver a speech on human rights ☊ speech ☊
He made the announcement in a speech on television. ☊ speech ☊
Several people made speeches at the wedding. ☊ speech ☊
a speech defect ☊ speech ☊
freedom of speech (= the right to say openly what you think) ☊ speech ☊
at breakneck speed (= fast in a way that is dangerous) ☊ speed ☊
We aim to increase the speed of delivery (= how quickly goods are sent). ☊ speed ☊
spend sth doing sth: I spend too much time watching television. ☊ spend ☊
His theories on economics are enough to make your head spin (= make you feel very confused). ☊ spin ☊
It was believed that people could be possessed by evil spirits. ☊ spirit ☊
They went swimming in spite of all the danger signs. ☊ in spite of sth ☊
The committee split over government subsidies. ☊ split ☊
Our camping trip was spoilt by bad weather. ☊ spoil ☊
Remove the onion from the oil with a slotted spoon. ☊ spoon ☊
There are excellent facilities for sport and recreation. ☊ sport ☊
the use of drugs in sport ☊ sport ☊
She stood rooted to the spot with fear (= unable to move). ☊ spot ☊
spray sb/sth (with sth): The crops are regularly sprayed with pesticide. ☊ spray ☊
spread sth (out) (over sth): A series of five interviews will be spread over two days. ☊ spread ☊
spread sth between sb/sth: We attempted to spread the workload between the departments. ☊ spread ☊
spread (B with A): pieces of toast spread with butter ☊ spread ☊
Seeds and pollen are spread by the wind. ☊ spread ☊
(+ adv./prep.): The disease spreads easily. ☊ spread ☊
Use of computers spread rapidly during that period. ☊ spread ☊
to encourage the spread of information ☊ spread ☊
Shut doors to delay the spread of fire. ☊ spread ☊
a lawyer on the staff of the Worldwide Fund for Nature ☊ staff ☊
We did the first stage of the trip by train. ☊ stage ☊
He stamped the snow off his boots. ☊ stamp ☊
You must stand up for your rights. ☊ stand up for sb/sth ☊
We aim to maintain high standards of customer care. ☊ standard ☊
She was the star of many popular television series. ☊ star ☊
start sth (as sth): He started life as a teacher before turning to journalism. ☊ start ☊
start sth (up): They decided to start a catering business. ☊ start ☊
start sb/sth doing sth: The news started me thinking. ☊ start ☊
start (on sth): It's a long story. Where shall I start? ☊ start ☊
The trip was a disaster from start to finish. ☊ start ☊
She's moving abroad to make a fresh start (= to begin a new life). ☊ start ☊
They wish to limit the power of the State. ☊ state ☊
state sth: He has already stated his intention to run for election. ☊ state ☊
state that...: He stated categorically that he knew nothing about the deal. ☊ state ☊
it is stated that...: It was stated that standards at the hospital were dropping. ☊ state ☊
sth is stated to be/have sth: The contract was stated to be invalid. ☊ state ☊
Your statement is misleading. ☊ statement ☊
Is that a statement or a question? ☊ statement ☊
The play makes a strong political statement. ☊ statement ☊
a formal/ a public/a written/an official statement ☊ statement ☊
A government spokesperson made a statement to the press. ☊ statement ☊
The prime minister is expected to issue a statement on the policy change this afternoon. ☊ statement ☊
The police asked me to make a statement (= a written account of facts concerning a crime, used in court if legal action follows). ☊ statement ☊
a local radio/TV station ☊ station ☊
a bus/coach station ☊ station ☊
Stay there and don't move! ☊ stay ☊
stay doing sth: They stayed talking until well into the night. ☊ stay ☊
Stay tuned (= used to ask people to continue listening to or watching a particular programme on the radio or television). ☊ stay ☊
He held the boat steady as she got in. ☊ steady ☊
a steep flight of stairs ☊ steep ☊
He steered the boat into the harbour. ☊ steer ☊
It's a big step giving up your job and moving halfway across the world. ☊ step ☊
This won't solve the problem but it's a step in the right direction. ☊ step ☊
Having completed the first stage, you can move on to step 2. ☊ step ☊
She stuck to her story. ☊ stick to sth ☊
The old lady leant on her stick as she talked. ☊ stick ☊
I'm really stiff after that bike ride yesterday. ☊ stiff ☊
The weather was cold and wet. Still, we had a great time. ☊ still ☊
It is important to carry out regular stock checks. ☊ stock ☊
a flight of stone steps ☊ stone ☊
People just don't stop to think about the consequences. ☊ stop ☊
The bus service stops at midnight. ☊ stop ☊
The referee was forced to stop the game because of heavy snow. ☊ stop ☊
This train doesn't stop at Oxford. ☊ stop ☊
The trip included an overnight stop in Brussels. ☊ stop ☊
adventure/detective/love, etc. stories ☊ story ☊
a story about time travel ☊ story ☊
Shall I tell you a story? ☊ story ☊
He read the children a story. ☊ story ☊
a bedtime story ☊ story ☊
It was many years before the full story was made public. ☊ story ☊
The police didn't believe her story. ☊ story ☊
We must stick to our story about the accident. ☊ story ☊
I can't decide until I've heard both sides of the story. ☊ story ☊
It's a story of courage. ☊ story ☊
Many years later I returned to Africa but that's another story (= I am not going to talk about it now). ☊ story ☊
He told us the story of his life. ☊ story ☊
the story of the Beatles ☊ story ☊
the story of the building of the bridge ☊ story ☊
a front-page story ☊ story ☊
Now for a summary of tonight's main news stories. ☊ story ☊
Her novels always have the same basic story. ☊ story ☊
a boat sailing in a straight line ☊ straight ☊
Strange to say, I don't really enjoy television. ☊ strange ☊
We've told our daughter not to speak to strangers. ☊ stranger ☊
I've had a steady stream of visitors. ☊ stream ☊
the strength and direction of the tide ☊ strength ☊
Political power depends upon economic strength. ☊ strength ☊
strict rules/regulations/discipline ☊ strict ☊
a strict teacher/parent/disciplinarian ☊ strict ☊
The industry is strictly regulated. ☊ strictly ☊
strike sb: An awful thought has just struck me. ☊ strike ☊
They decided to launch a pre-emptive strike. ☊ strike ☊
In striking contrast to their brothers, the girls were both intelligent and charming. ☊ striking ☊
She spoke with a strong Australian accent. ☊ strong ☊
There is strong evidence of a link between exercise and a healthy heart. ☊ strong ☊
a strongly built boat ☊ strongly ☊
struggle (with sb/sth): Lisa struggled with her conscience before talking to the police. ☊ struggle ☊
a power/leadership struggle ☊ struggle ☊
a television studio ☊ studio ☊
business/media/American studies ☊ study ☊
study sth: We will study the report carefully before making a decision. ☊ study ☊
Could you move all that stuff off the table? ☊ stuff ☊
The band did some great stuff on their first album. ☊ stuff ☊
an unpleasant subject of conversation ☊ subject ☊
banned/illegal substances (= drugs) ☊ substance ☊
The course teaches you the theory but there's no substitute for practical experience. ☊ substitute ☊
The local bus service was a poor substitute for their car. ☊ substitute ☊
substitute for sb/sth: Nothing can substitute for the advice your doctor is able to give you. ☊ substitute ☊
What's the secret of your success? ☊ success ☊
He was determined to make a success of the business. ☊ success ☊
Such advice as he was given (= it was not very much) has proved almost worthless. ☊ such ☊
It's such a beautiful day! ☊ such ☊
suffer from sth: He suffers from asthma. ☊ suffer ☊
suffer for sth: He made a rash decision and now he is suffering for it. ☊ suffer ☊
The party suffered a humiliating defeat in the general election. ☊ suffer ☊
suggestion (for/about/on sth): I'd like to hear your suggestions for ways of raising money. ☊ suggestion ☊
Are there any suggestions about how best to tackle the problem? ☊ suggestion ☊
If you want to go by bus, that suits me fine. ☊ suit ☊
Blue suits you. You should wear it more often. ☊ suit ☊
To sum up, there are three main ways of tackling the problem... ☊ sum up, sum sth up ☊
We cannot guarantee adequate supplies of raw materials. ☊ supply ☊
a transport plane carrying food and medical supplies for refugees ☊ supply ☊
This one power station keeps half the country supplied with electricity. ☊ supply ☊
supply sb/sth: Local schools supply many of the volunteers. ☊ supply ☊
She was jailed for supplying drugs. ☊ supply ☊
The witness's story was not supported by the evidence. ☊ support ☊
The results of the experiment supported her theory. ☊ support ☊
He turned to crime to support his drug habit. ☊ support ☊
The atmosphere of Mars could not support life. ☊ support ☊
The company will support customers in Europe (= solve their problems with a product). ☊ support ☊
The statistics offer further support for our theory. ☊ support ☊
suppose (that)...: Suppose flights are fully booked on that day—which other day could we go? ☊ suppose ☊
suppose sth: The theory supposes the existence of life on other planets. ☊ suppose ☊
I haven't seen it myself, but it's supposed to be a great movie. ☊ be supposed to do/be sth ☊
Our staff will do their best to make sure you enjoy your visit. ☊ make sure (of sth/that...) ☊
There are lots of surprises in store for visitors to the gallery. ☊ surprise ☊
Visitors to the gallery are in for a few surprises. ☊ surprise ☊
The decision has been greeted with surprise. ☊ surprise ☊
it surprises sb that...: It surprises me that you've never sung professionally. ☊ surprise ☊
'Will she cancel the party?' 'I wouldn't be surprised.' ☊ surprised ☊
87% of the 1 000 companies surveyed employ part-time staff. ☊ survey ☊
survive sth + adj.: Few buildings survived the war intact. ☊ survive ☊
it is suspected that...: It was suspected that the drugs had been brought into the country by boat. ☊ suspect ☊
She fell over and swore loudly. ☊ swear ☊
I could have sworn (= I am sure) I heard the phone ring. ☊ swear ☊
I was shocked at the swearing. ☊ swearing ☊
Chimneys should be swept regularly. ☊ sweep ☊
We swam out (= away from land) to the yacht. ☊ swim ☊
She trained five times a week at her local swimming pool. ☊ swimming pool ☊
That was in the days before electricity was available at the flick of a switch. ☊ switch ☊
to throw a switch (= to move a large switch) ☊ switch ☊
switch (over) (from sth) (to sth): We're in the process of switching over to a new system of invoicing. ☊ switch ☊
switch between A and B: Press these two keys to switch between documents on screen. ☊ switch ☊
switch sth (over) (from sth) (to sth): The meeting has been switched to next week. ☊ switch ☊
When did you switch jobs? ☊ switch ☊
How do you switch this thing on? ☊ switch off/on, switch sth off/on ☊
swollen glands ☊ swollen ☊
I'm here if you need a sympathetic ear (= sb to talk to about your problems). ☊ sympathetic ☊
The seamen went on strike in sympathy with (= to show their support for) the dockers. ☊ sympathy ☊
The government is determined to tackle inflation. ☊ tackle ☊
I think I'll tackle the repairs next weekend. ☊ tackle ☊
Firefighters tackled a blaze in a garage last night. ☊ tackle ☊
I tackled him about the money he owed me. ☊ tackle ☊
The government is taking action to combat drug abuse. ☊ take ☊
We need to take a different approach to the problem. ☊ take ☊
No decision will be taken on the matter until next week. ☊ take ☊
If you take my advice you'll have nothing more to do with him. ☊ take ☊
I need to have my blood pressure taken. ☊ take ☊
take sth (with you): I forgot to take my bag with me when I got off the bus. ☊ take ☊
We'll take the matter forward at our next meeting (= discuss it further). ☊ take ☊
I've decided to take a few days off next week. ☊ take sth off ☊
She took me in completely with her story. ☊ take sb in ☊
Don't be taken in by his charm—he's ruthless. ☊ take sb in ☊
The baby is just starting to talk. ☊ talk ☊
talk sth: Are they talking Swedish or Danish? ☊ talk ☊
This situation can't go on. We need to talk. ☊ talk ☊
The two sides in the dispute say they are ready to talk. ☊ talk ☊
talk (to/with sb) (about sth): Talk to your doctor if you're still worried. ☊ talk ☊
talk sth: to talk business ☊ talk ☊
Stop talking and listen! ☊ talk ☊
We talked on the phone for over an hour. ☊ talk ☊
talk (to/with sb) (about sb/sth): Who were you talking to just now? ☊ talk ☊
We looked around the school and talked with the principal. ☊ talk ☊
Ann and Joe aren't talking to each other right now (= they refuse to speak to each other because they have argued). ☊ talk ☊
talk yourself + adj.: We talked ourselves hoarse, catching up on all the news. ☊ talk ☊
She gave a talk on her visit to China. ☊ talk ☊
arms/pay/peace, etc. talks ☊ talk ☊
talk (between A and B) (on/over sth): Talks between management and workers broke down over the issue of holiday pay. ☊ talk ☊
A further round of talks will be needed if the dispute is to be resolved. ☊ talk ☊
I had a long talk with my boss about my career prospects. ☊ talk ☊
We need to have a serious talk about money matters. ☊ talk ☊
I had to have a heart-to-heart talk with her. ☊ talk ☊
She looked worried so we had a talk. ☊ talk ☊
Our first task is to set up a communications system. ☊ task ☊
taste (for sth): That trip gave me a taste for foreign travel. ☊ taste ☊
There are trips to suit all tastes. ☊ taste ☊
His declared aim was to tax the rich. ☊ tax ☊
teach sb sth: Our experience as refugees taught us many valuable lessons. ☊ teach ☊
views that go against traditional Christian teaching ☊ teaching ☊
A team of experts has/have been called in to investigate. ☊ team ☊
He accused the leader of tearing up the party's manifesto (= of ignoring it). ☊ tear sth up ☊
Their story will move you to tears (= make you cry). ☊ tear ☊
The guide is too technical for a non-specialist. ☊ technical ☊
a plasma screen television ☊ television ☊
We don't do much in the evenings except watch television. ☊ television ☊
satellite/terrestrial/cable/digital television ☊ television ☊
the television news ☊ television ☊
a television documentary ☊ television ☊
a television company/presenter ☊ television ☊
I'd like to work in television (= for a television company). ☊ television ☊
What's on television tonight? ☊ on (the) television ☊
Is there anything good on the telly tonight? ☊ on (the) television ☊
It was on TV yesterday. ☊ on (the) television ☊
I recognize you. Aren't you on television? ☊ on (the) television ☊
The only way to tell if you like something is by trying it. ☊ tell ☊
tell sth: to tell stories/jokes/lies ☊ tell ☊
What did I tell you? (= you should have listened to my advice) ☊ tell ☊
They had to move into temporary accommodation. ☊ temporary ☊
to display artistic, etc. tendencies ☊ tendency ☊
tendency (for sb/sth) (to do sth): I have a tendency to talk too much when I'm nervous. ☊ tendency ☊
This material has a tendency to shrink when washed. ☊ tendency ☊
tendency (to/towards sth): She has a strong natural tendency towards caution. ☊ tendency ☊
There is a growing tendency among employers to hire casual staff. ☊ tendency ☊
Walking and swimming are excellent for releasing tension. ☊ tension ☊
I've just had a terrible thought. ☊ terrible ☊
I had a terrible job (= it was very difficult) to persuade her to come. ☊ terrible ☊
test sth: Test your brakes regularly. ☊ test ☊
test sth out: They opened a single store in Europe to test out the market. ☊ test ☊
test (sth): We test your English before deciding which class to put you in. ☊ test ☊
Do you remember when we went to Norway? That was a good trip. ☊ that ☊
The people (that) I spoke to were very helpful. ☊ that ☊
It's the best novel (that) I've ever read. ☊ that ☊
We moved here the year (that) my mother died. ☊ that ☊
She said (that) the story was true. ☊ that ☊
They placed the African elephant on their endangered list. ☊ the ☊
How often do you go to the theatre? ☊ theatre ☊
The stories are all variations on the theme of unhappy marriage. ☊ theme ☊
Call again next week. They should have reached a decision by then. ☊ then ☊
If you miss that train then you'll have to get a taxi. ☊ then ☊
'My wife's got a job in Glasgow.' 'I take it you'll be moving, then.' ☊ then ☊
According to the theory of relativity, nothing can travel faster than light. ☊ theory ☊
The debate is centred around two conflicting theories. ☊ theory ☊
the theory and practice of language teaching ☊ theory ☊
literary theory ☊ theory ☊
I have this theory that most people prefer being at work to being at home. ☊ theory ☊
In theory, these machines should last for ten years or more. ☊ in theory ☊
That sounds fine in theory, but have you really thought it through? ☊ in theory ☊
'Aren't you supposed to be retired?' 'Yes, in theory.' ☊ in theory ☊
The atmosphere was thick with tension. ☊ thick ☊
The effect will be ruined if the paint is too thick. ☊ thick ☊
Cook for about 10 minutes, depending on the thickness of the steaks. ☊ thickness ☊
Think things over before you decide. ☊ thing ☊
Turn that thing off while I'm talking to you! ☊ thing ☊
I'm sorry my assignment isn't finished. The thing is, I've had a lot of other work this week. ☊ the thing is ☊
think (that)...: I never thought (that) I'd see her again. ☊ think ☊
think to do sth: Who would have thought to find you here? ☊ think ☊
think where, how, etc...: We couldn't think where you'd gone. ☊ think ☊
think (sth): Just think—we'll be lying on the beach this time tomorrow. ☊ think ☊
Are animals able to think? ☊ think ☊
think (about sth): I can't tell you now—I'll have to think about it. ☊ think ☊
She had thought very deeply about this problem. ☊ think ☊
think so: 'Will we make it in time?' 'I think so.' ☊ think ☊
He'd like more time to think things over. ☊ think sth over ☊
I've been thinking over what you said. ☊ think sth over ☊
I had to do some quick thinking. ☊ thinking ☊
What is the current thinking on this question? ☊ thinking ☊
She explained the thinking behind the campaign. ☊ thinking ☊
Well, make up your mind. Which do you want? This one or that one? ☊ this ☊
a thoroughly professional performance ☊ thoroughly ☊
I've given the matter careful thought. ☊ thought ☊
Not enough thought has gone into this essay. ☊ thought ☊
My thoughts turned to home. ☊ thought ☊
You are always in my thoughts. ☊ thought ☊
thought of (sb/sth) doing sth: I don't like the thought of you walking home alone. ☊ thought ☊
thought of sth: The very thought of it makes me feel sick. ☊ thought ☊
thought (that...): She was struck by the sudden thought that he might already have left. ☊ thought ☊
'Why don't you try the other key?' 'That's a thought!' ☊ thought ☊
All kinds of thoughts raced through my mind. ☊ thought ☊
I'd like to hear your thoughts on the subject. ☊ thought ☊
The forecast is for rain with the threat of thunderstorms. ☊ threat ☊
The house seemed less threatening in the cold light of day. ☊ threatening ☊
I'm halfway through (= reading) her second novel. ☊ through ☊
This train goes straight through to York. ☊ through ☊
a bus/theatre/plane, etc. ticket ☊ ticket ☊
to tie a ribbon ☊ tie ☊
We tied the boat up. ☊ tie up, tie sth up ☊
Just wait till you see it. It's great. ☊ till ☊
He's determined to pass this time. ☊ time ☊
I remember one time (= once) we had to abandon our car in the snow. ☊ time ☊
I don't want to take up too much of your precious time. ☊ time ☊
A visit to the museum will take you back in time to the 1930s. ☊ time ☊
She leaves the lights on all the time. ☊ all the time, the whole time ☊
Will we be in time for the six o'clock train? ☊ in time (for sth/to do sth) ☊
a bus/train timetable (= when they arrive and leave) ☊ timetable ☊
He gave the waiter a generous tip. ☊ tip ☊
tip (on/for sth): useful tips on how to save money ☊ tip ☊
Americans were always welcome because they tended to tip heavily. ☊ tip ☊
(+ adv./prep.): The boat tipped to one side. ☊ tip ☊
The bus stopped abruptly, nearly tipping me out of my seat. ☊ tip ☊
I'm too tired even to think. ☊ tired ☊
tired of doing sth: She was tired of hearing about their trip to India. ☊ tired ☊
my first visit to Africa ☊ to ☊
I am going to tell you a story. ☊ to ☊
She was determined to do well. ☊ to ☊
I reached the station only to find that my train had already left. ☊ to ☊
They both spoke together. ☊ together ☊
She set the tone for the meeting with a firm statement of company policy. ☊ tone ☊
Trust you to lower the tone of the conversation (= for example by telling a rude joke). ☊ tone ☊
Accidents like this happen all too (= much too) often. ☊ too ☊
These proposals are perfectly in tune with our own thoughts on the subject. ☊ be in/out of tune (with sb/sth) ☊
He decided to turn professional. ☊ turn ☊
turn to sth: Turn to p.23. ☊ turn ☊
In one year she turned from a problem child into a model student. ☊ turn (from sth) into sth ☊
The prince was turned into a frog by the witch. ☊ turn sb/sth (from sth) into sth ☊
He really knows how to turn on the charm (= suddenly become pleasant and attractive). ☊ turn sth on ☊
a TV series/show/programme ☊ TV ☊
satellite/cable/digital TV ☊ TV ☊
She's a highly paid TV presenter. ☊ TV ☊
The story has taken another twist. ☊ twist ☊
a bizarre twist to the tale ☊ twist ☊
He's inclined to put two and two together and make five (= reaches the wrong conclusion from what he sees, hears, etc.). ☊ put two and two together ☊
The ultimate decision lies with the parents. ☊ ultimate ☊
Ultimately, you'll have to make the decision yourself. ☊ ultimately ☊
He lay there, unable to move. ☊ unable ☊
They have been unable or unwilling to resolve the conflict. ☊ unable ☊
He was quite unconscious of the danger. ☊ unconscious ☊
The boat lay under several feet of water. ☊ under ☊
She has a staff of 19 working under her. ☊ under ☊
Under the terms of the lease you had no right to sublet the property. ☊ under ☊
Is the television still under guarantee? ☊ under ☊
The boat was going under fast. ☊ under ☊
The committee has little or no understanding of the problem. ☊ understanding ☊
We must tackle the problem with sympathy and understanding. ☊ understanding ☊
The statement is open to various understandings. ☊ understanding ☊
measures to help reduce/tackle unemployment ☊ unemployment ☊
an unexpected visitor ☊ unexpected ☊
She claims to have been unfairly dismissed. ☊ unfairly ☊
She described the decision as 'unfortunate'. ☊ unfortunate ☊
Many people are deeply unhappy about the way the government has handled this matter. ☊ unhappy ☊
Everyone's fingerprints are unique. ☊ unique ☊
The deal will put the company in a unique position to export goods to Eastern Europe. ☊ unique ☊
The koala is unique to Australia. ☊ unique ☊
unite (sb/sth) (with sb/sth): She unites keen business skills with a charming personality. ☊ unite ☊
theories of how the universe began ☊ universe ☊
Start number 13 proved unlucky for the Swiss skier. ☊ unlucky ☊
They moved here in 2009. Until then they'd always been in the London area. ☊ until ☊
You can stay on the bus until London (= until you reach London). ☊ until ☊
They've moved up north. ☊ up ☊
What's up? (= What is the matter?) ☊ up ☊
What's up with him? He looks furious. ☊ up ☊
The boat bobbed up and down on the water. ☊ up and down ☊
Shall we eat out or stay in? It's up to you. ☊ be up to sb ☊
a cruise up the Rhine ☊ up ☊
The decision was based upon two considerations. ☊ upon ☊
upset sb/yourself: This decision is likely to upset a lot of people. ☊ upset ☊
Don't upset yourself about it—let's just forget it ever happened. ☊ upset ☊
There's no point getting upset about it. ☊ upset ☊
We've converted the upstairs into an office. ☊ upstairs ☊
A flight of steps led upwards to the front door. ☊ upwards ☊
urban development (= the process of building towns and cities or making them larger) ☊ urban ☊
The situation is dangerous and the UN is urging caution. ☊ urge ☊
How often do you use (= travel by) the bus? ☊ use ☊
They were able to achieve a settlement without using military force. ☊ use ☊
use sth for sth/for doing sth: We used a carrot for the snowman's nose. ☊ use ☊
The chapel was built in the 12th century and is still in use today. ☊ use ☊
It's no use—I can't persuade her. ☊ it's no use (doing sth), what's the use (of doing sth)? ☊
We used to go sailing on the lake in summer. ☊ used to ☊
Don't just sit watching television—make yourself useful! ☊ useful ☊
a bus pass valid for 1 month ☊ valid ☊
This advice was to prove valuable. ☊ valuable ☊
My home is my most valuable asset. ☊ valuable ☊
a return to traditional values in education, such as firm discipline ☊ value ☊
The value of regular exercise should not be underestimated. ☊ value ☊
This ring has great sentimental value for me. ☊ value ☊
The story has very little news value. ☊ value ☊
to be good/excellent value (= worth the money it costs) ☊ value ☊
a police van (= for carrying police officers or prisoners) ☊ van ☊
This soup is a spicy variation on a traditional favourite. ☊ variation ☊
vary according to sth: Prices vary according to the type of room you require. ☊ vary ☊
motor vehicles (= cars, buses, lorries/trucks, etc.) ☊ vehicle ☊
The English version of the novel is due for publication next year. ☊ version ☊
a home video (= not a professional one) ☊ video ☊
There were magnificent views of the surrounding countryside. ☊ view ☊
The traditional view was that marriage was meant to last. ☊ view ☊
This evidence supports the view that there is too much violence on television. ☊ view ☊
A viewing platform gave stunning views over the valley. ☊ view ☊
The red squirrel has become virtually extinct in most of the country. ☊ virtually ☊
I had visions of us getting hopelessly lost. ☊ vision ☊
He's a competent politician, but he lacks vision. ☊ vision ☊
This is an area rarely visited by Europeans. ☊ visit ☊
For more information, visit our website. ☊ visit ☊
It's my first visit to New York. ☊ visit ☊
They're on an exchange visit to France. ☊ visit ☊
We had a visit from the police last night. ☊ visit ☊
a visit to the doctor ☊ visit ☊
a home visit (= when your doctor visits you) ☊ visit ☊
Visits to our website have doubled in a year. ☊ visit ☊
We've got visitors coming this weekend. ☊ visitor ☊
Do you get many visitors? ☊ visitor ☊
She's a frequent visitor to the US. ☊ visitor ☊
How can we attract more visitors to our website? ☊ visitor ☊
Employees should have a voice in the decision-making process. ☊ voice ☊
to speak in a deep/soft/loud/quiet, etc. voice ☊ voice ☊
the sheer volume (= large amount) of business ☊ volume ☊
The chairperson has the casting/deciding vote. ☊ vote ☊
vote in favour of sth: Over 60% of members voted in favour of (= for) the motion. ☊ vote ☊
The staff have agreed to a voluntary wage freeze (= a situation in which wages are not increased for a time). ☊ wage ☊
The President agreed to speak to the waiting journalists. ☊ wait ☊
I was woken by the sound of someone moving around. ☊ wake ☊
She missed the bus and had to walk home. ☊ walk ☊
There are some interesting walks in the area. ☊ walk ☊
wander away, back, to, etc. sth: Her thoughts wandered back to her youth. ☊ wander ☊
We didn't want this to happen. ☊ want ☊
It was the year Britain declared war on Germany. ☊ war ☊
The government has declared war on drug dealers. ☊ war ☊
Many people continue to ignore warnings about the dangers of sunbathing. ☊ warning ☊
wash sth/sb + adj.: The beach had been washed clean by the tide. ☊ wash ☊
a gentle shampoo for frequent washing ☊ washing ☊
We got straight down to business without wasting time on small talk. ☊ waste ☊
watch sb/sth: to watch television/a football game ☊ watch ☊
watch sb/sth do sth: They watched the bus disappear into the distance. ☊ watch ☊
watch sth/yourself: Watch yourself! (= be careful, because you're in a dangerous situation) ☊ watch ☊
He gave us a wave as the bus drove off. ☊ wave ☊
A wave of panic spread through the crowd. ☊ wave ☊
The people on the bus waved and we waved back. ☊ wave ☊
They decided to split the money four ways (= between four different people). ☊ way ☊
Unfortunately they ran into a snowstorm along the way. ☊ way ☊
That's no way to speak to your mother! ☊ way ☊
Infectious diseases can be acquired in several ways. ☊ way ☊
I moved my legs out of the way so that she could get past. ☊ out of the way ☊
You'll have to move—you're in my way. ☊ in the/sb's way ☊
We've moved to Atlanta. ☊ we ☊
In a weak moment (= when I was easily persuaded) I said she could borrow the car. ☊ weak ☊
Education is the only weapon to fight the spread of the disease. ☊ weapon ☊
All delegates must wear a badge. ☊ wear ☊
Did you have good weather on your trip? ☊ weather ☊
For current prices please visit our website. ☊ website ☊
We go skiing most weekends in winter. ☊ weekend ☊
They welcomed the new volunteers with open arms (= with enthusiasm). ☊ welcome ☊
I warmly welcome this decision. ☊ welcome ☊
People spoke well of (= spoke with approval of) him. ☊ well ☊
She was determined to marry well (= marry sb rich and/or with a high social position). ☊ well ☊
a well-loved tale ☊ well ☊
His books are not well known. ☊ well known ☊
What about a trip to France? ☊ what about...? ☊
Whatever decision he made I would support it. ☊ whatever ☊
You have our support, whatever you decide. ☊ whatever ☊
She was killed when she was crushed under the wheels of a bus. ☊ wheel ☊
Sunday is the only day when I can relax. ☊ when ☊
We then moved to Paris, where we lived for six years. ☊ where ☊
Use wholegrain breakfast cereals wherever possible. ☊ wherever ☊
He seemed undecided whether to go or stay. ☊ whether ☊
While I was waiting at the bus stop, three buses went by in the opposite direction. ☊ while ☊
They chatted for a while. ☊ while ☊
They walked back together, talking all the while (= all the time). ☊ while ☊
He whistled in amazement. ☊ whistle ☊
The crowd booed and whistled as the player came onto the field. ☊ whistle ☊
whistle to sb/sth: She whistled to the dog to come back. ☊ whistle ☊
whistle at sb/sth: Workmen whistled at her as she walked past. ☊ whistle ☊
He whistled at the sheer audacity of the plan. ☊ whistle ☊
The referee whistled for a foul. ☊ whistle ☊
The microphone was making a strange whistling sound. ☊ whistle ☊
His hair was as white as snow. ☊ white ☊
The festival will be great for our city and for the country as a whole. ☊ as a whole ☊
Her books are widely read (= a lot of people read them). ☊ widely ☊
The story had been wildly exaggerated. ☊ wildly ☊
Her decision to continue shows great strength of will. ☊ will ☊
willing helpers/volunteers ☊ willing ☊
win sth: Britain won five gold medals. ☊ win ☊
win yourself/sb sth: You've won yourself a trip to New York. ☊ win ☊
a wise decision ☊ wise ☊
I was grateful for her wise counsel. ☊ wise ☊
'I'd rather not talk now.' '(Just) as you wish.' ☊ wish ☊
I wish to speak to the manager. ☊ wish ☊
withdraw (sb/sth) (from sth): Both powers withdrew their forces from the region. ☊ withdraw ☊
That question is not within the scope of this talk. ☊ within ☊
a defence/prosecution witness ☊ witness ☊
to appear as (a) witness for the defence/prosecution ☊ witness ☊
The novel is based on an event that he himself had witnessed. ☊ witness ☊
a wonderful surprise ☊ wonderful ☊
We had a wonderful time last night. ☊ wonderful ☊
You've all been absolutely wonderful! ☊ wonderful ☊
It's wonderful to see you! ☊ wonderful ☊
It's wonderful what you can do when you have to. ☊ wonderful ☊
Could I have a quick word with you (= speak to you quickly)? ☊ word ☊
I don't believe a word of his story (= I don't believe any of it). ☊ word ☊
work on sb/sth: His charm doesn't work on me (= does not affect or impress me). ☊ work ☊
work to do sth: The committee is working to get the prisoners freed. ☊ work ☊
work on sth: He is working on a new novel. ☊ work ☊
I work out regularly to keep fit. ☊ work out ☊
works of fiction/literature ☊ work ☊
full-time/part-time/unpaid/voluntary work ☊ work ☊
Stop talking and get on with your work. ☊ work ☊
Danger—men at work. ☊ at work ☊
The island is a world of brilliant colours and dramatic sunsets. ☊ world ☊
to sail around the world ☊ world ☊
My only worry is that... ☊ worry ☊
Her indecisiveness makes her her own worst enemy. ☊ be your own worst enemy ☊
worth sth: The museum is certainly worth a visit. ☊ worth ☊
The trip was expensive but it was worth every penny. ☊ worth ☊
write that...: In his latest book he writes that the theory has since been disproved. ☊ write ☊
write sth: to write a novel/a song/an essay/a computer program, etc. ☊ write ☊
No decision has been made at the time of writing. ☊ write ☊
a travel/cookery, etc. writer ☊ writer ☊
feminist/travel, etc. writing ☊ writing ☊
The review is a brilliant piece of writing. ☊ writing ☊
wrong with sth/with doing sth: What's wrong with eating meat? ☊ wrong ☊
'What's wrong?' 'Oh, nothing.' ☊ wrong ☊
The relationship started to go wrong when they moved abroad. ☊ go wrong ☊
a boat yard ☊ yard ☊
'I enjoyed her latest novel.' 'Yes, me too.' ☊ yes ☊
'It's an excellent hotel.' 'Yes, but (= I don't completely agree) it's too expensive.' ☊ yes ☊
'Sorry I'm late—the bus didn't come.' 'Oh yes?' ☊ yes ☊
We have yet to decide what action to take (= We have not decided what action to take). ☊ yet ☊
snow, snow and yet more snow ☊ yet ☊
As yet little was known of the causes of the disease. ☊ as yet ☊
It's a friendly place—people come up to you in the street and start talking. ☊ you ☊
It's a book for young and old alike. ☊ young ☊
Dentists advise you to have your teeth checked every six months. ☊ your ☊
an earthquake/danger, etc. zone ☊ zone ☊