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nước ☊ Basics 1 juice ☊ nước ép ☊ Basics 1 He drinks water. ☊ Anh ấy uống nước. ☊ Basics 1 The man drinks apple juice. ☊ Người đàn ông uống nước ép táo. ☊ Basics 1 She drinks water. ☊ Cô ấy uống nước. ☊ Basics 1 The man drinks water. ☊ Người đàn ông uống nước. ☊ Basics 1 I drink water. ☊ Tôi uống nước. ☊ Basics 1 The kid drinks the apple juice. ☊ Đứa trẻ uống nước ép táo. ☊ Basics 1 The little boy drinks juice. ☊ Cậu bé uống nước ép. ☊ Basics 1 This is apple juice / This is the apple juice. ☊ Đây là nước ép táo. ☊ Demonstrative Determiners A glass of water, thanks. ☊ Một ly nước, cảm ơn. ☊ Common Phrases The buffalo drinks water. ☊ Con trâu uống nước. ☊ Animals 1 We take a glass of juice. ☊ Chúng tôi lấy một ly nước ép. ☊ Verbs 1 He is a funny man. ☊ Anh ấy là một người đàn ông hài hước. ☊ Adjectives 1 funny ☊ hài hước ☊ Adjectives 1 I drink coffee before I sleep. ☊ Tôi uống cà phê trước khi đi ngủ. ☊ Conjunctions I see her before she sees me. ☊ Tôi thấy cô ấy trước khi cô ấy thấy tôi. ☊ Conjunctions We say goodbye before going to Vietnam. ☊ Chúng tôi nói tạm biệt trước khi đi Việt Nam. ☊ Conjunctions There is water in this bottle. ☊ Có nước ở trong cái chai này. ☊ Prepositions 1 He helps me before I help him. ☊ Anh ấy giúp đỡ tôi trước khi tôigiúp đỡ anh ấy. ☊ Prepositions 1 Our relatives are standing in front of the zoo. ☊ Họ hàng của chúng tôi đang đứngở phía trước sở thú. ☊ Prepositions 1 I do not wear the hat before wearing the shoes. ☊ Tôi không đội mũ trước khi mang giày. ☊ Prepositions 1 England ☊ Nước Anh ☊ Countries 1 America ☊ Nước Mỹ ☊ Countries 1 Australia ☊ Nước Úc ☊ Countries 1 Holland ☊ Nước Hà Lan ☊ Countries 1 India ☊ Nước Ấn Độ ☊ Countries 1 I love Australia. ☊ Tôi yêu nước Úc. ☊ Countries 1 Japan ☊ Nước Nhật ☊ Countries 1 The mathematician wears glasses before working. ☊ Nhà toán học mang kính trước khi làm việc. ☊ Objects 2 They say Indonesia has many dragons ☊ Họ nói nước Indonesia có nhiều con rồng. ☊ Countries 2 My aunt will go to Greece first. ☊ Dì của tôi sẽ đi đến nước Hy Lạp đầu tiên. ☊ Countries 2 How many colors does the flag of the Netherlands have? ☊ Cờ của nước có bao nhiêu màu ? ☊ Countries 2 Twenty-eight days before ☊ Hai mươi tám ngày trước ☊ Past before ☊ trước ☊ Past You cannot mix water and cooking oil. ☊ Bạn không thể trộn nước và dầu ăn. ☊ Verbs 3 Which country is between Spain and France? ☊ Nước nào ở giữa Tây Ban Nha và Pháp? ☊ Prepositions 2 When will the villains come to our country? ☊ Khi nào những kẻ ác sẽ đến nước của chúng tôi? ☊ People We divorced five years ago. ☊ Chúng tôi đã ly hôn năm năm trước. ☊ People You only have one wish. ☊ Bạn chỉ có một điều ước. ☊ Abstract Objects 1 wish ☊ điều ước. ☊ Abstract Objects 1 Do you want to wish? ☊ Bạn muốn ước không? ☊ Verbs 4 wish ☊ ước ☊ Verbs 4 Is the water cold or hot? ☊ Nước lạnh hay nóng? ☊ Adjectives 2 They sell coconut water. ☊ Họ bán nước dừa. ☊ Miscellaneous Which country does not have a constitution? ☊ Nước nào không có hiến pháp? ☊ Politics The concert started twenty minutes ago. ☊ Buổi hoà nhạc đã bắt đầu hai mươi phút trước. ☊ Arts three states of water ☊ Ba trạng thái của nước ☊ Abstract Objects 2 There is a lot of water in my body. Do you want to drink it? ☊ Có rất nhiều nước trong cơ thể tôi.Bạn có muốn uống nó không? ☊ Medical Both Germany and France participate in that multinational organisation. ☊ Cả nước Đức và nước Pháp tham gia tổ chức đa quốc gia đó. ☊ Economics There is no water on Venus and Mercury. ☊ Không có nước trên Sao Kim và Sao Thuỷ. ☊ Astronomy In front of us is a solid bridge. ☊ Phía trước chúng tôi là một cây cầu vững chắc. ☊ Adjectives 3 My travelling plan includes both Germany and England. ☊ Kế hoạch du lịch của tôi bao gồm cả nước Đức và nước Anh. ☊ Verbs 5 water puppetry ☊ Múa rối nước ☊ History Before sleeping, I like to read an ancient legend. ☊ Trước khi ngủ, tôi thích đọc một truyền thuyết cổ. ☊ History France is a capitalist country. ☊ Pháp là một nước tư bản. ☊ History This country is not a colony ☊ Đất nước này không phải là một thuộc địa. ☊ History How many colonies did the United States have? ☊ Nước Mỹ đã có bao nhiêu thuộc địa? ☊ History He believes he used to be a king in the previous incarnation. ☊ Anh ấy tin anh ấy đã từng là một vị vua ở kiếp trước. ☊ Paranormality an undaunted country ☊ Một đất nước gan góc ☊ Reduplicative Words He brags that he can walk on the surface of water. ☊ Anh ấy nổ là anh ấy có thể đi trên mặt nước. ☊ Informal Expressions Last month that comedian bought one hundred rabbits and now he is broke. ☊ háng trước, diễn viên hài đó mua một trăm con thỏ và bây giờ anh ấy bị viêm màng túi. ☊ Informal Expressions I was allowed to make a wish. Tôi đã được phép ước điều gì đó. * 090 like: ước → →
estimated cost ☊ chi phí ước tính ☊ the Tripartite Pact ☊ hiệp ước Tay Ba ☊ one-sided treaty, unequal treaty ☊ hiệp ước bất bình đẳng ☊ non-aggression treaty ☊ hiệp ước bất xâm phạm ☊ the agreement is valid for 5 years ☊ hiệp ước có giá trị trong 5 năm ☊ defense treaty ☊ hiệp ước phòng thủ ☊ treaty of friendship ☊ hiệp ước thân thiện ☊ trade agreement ☊ hiệp ước thương mại ☊ Japanese Peace Treaty ☊ hòa ước đội Nhật ☊ to make an estimate, draw up an estimate ☊ làm bản ước lượng ☊ hypertext transfer protocol (http) ☊ quy ước chuyển siêu tập tin ☊ conventions used in this book ☊ quy ước dùng trong sách này ☊ estimate ☊ sự ước lượng ☊ earnest desire, wish ☊ tha thiết ước mong ☊ according to one estimate ☊ theo một con số ước lượng ☊ according to an estimate ☊ theo sự ước lượng ☊ by my estimate ☊ theo sự ước lượng của tôi ☊ according to predictions, estimates ☊ theo sự ước đoán ☊ the damage is estimated at ☊ thiệt hại ước khoảng ☊ nuclear test ban treaty ☊ thỏa ước cấm thử nghiệm nguyên tử ☊ peace treaty, peace agreement ☊ thỏa ước hòa bình ☊ trade agreement ☊ thỏa ước mậu dịch ☊ trade agreement ☊ thỏa ước thương mại ☊ is estimated to be ☊ được ước lượng ☊ 
ich wurde geboren ☊ tôi được sinh ra ☊ 
我出生 ☊ wǒ chūshēng Deutschland ☊ Nước Đức ☊ 德国 ☊ Déguó China ☊ Trung Quốc ☊ 中国 ☊ Zhōngguó herein kommen ☊ vào, tiến vào, bước vào ☊ 进来 ☊ jìnlái letztes ☊ lần trước ☊ 最后的 ☊ zuìhòu de rauchen ☊ hút thuốc ☊ 吸烟 ☊ xīyān nicht dürfen ☊ không được phép ☊ 不允许 ☊ bù yǔnxǔ amerikanisch ☊ thuộc Hoa Kì, mĩ (tính từ) ☊ 美国的 ☊ Měiguó dē England ☊ nước Anh ☊ 英格兰 ☊ Yīnggélán französisch ☊ thuộc về nước Pháp ☊ 法国的 ☊ Fǎguó de Frankreich ☊ nước Pháp ☊ 法国 ☊ Fǎguó Griechenland ☊ nước Hi Lạp ☊ 希腊 ☊ Xīlà italienisch ☊ thuộc về Ý ☊ 意大利的 ☊ Yìdàlì de Italien ☊ nước Ý ☊ 意大利 ☊ Yìdàlì österreichisch ☊ thuộc về Áo ☊ 奥地利的 ☊ Àodìlì de Österreich ☊ nước Áo ☊ 奥地利 ☊ Àodìlì Portugal ☊ nước Bồ Đào Nha ☊ 葡萄牙 ☊ Pútáoyá Russland ☊ nước Nga ☊ 俄罗斯 ☊ Éluósī schweizerisch ☊ thuộc về Thụy Sĩ ☊ 瑞士的 ☊ Ruìshì de Schweiz ☊ nước Thụy Sĩ ☊ 瑞士 ☊ Ruìshì Spanien ☊ nước Tây Ban Nha ☊ 西班牙 ☊ Xībānyá reservieren ☊ đặt trước ☊ 预定 ☊ yùdìng Indien ☊ nước Ấn Độ ☊ 印度 ☊ Yìndù hellhäutig ☊ nước da trắng, nước da sáng ☊ 浅肤色的 ☊ qiǎn fūsé de dramatisch ☊ căng thắng, thuộc về kịch, có tính kịch ☊ 戏剧性的 ☊ xìjùxìng de einen Termin vereinbaren ☊ thống nhất một cuộc hẹn ☊ 商定一个时间 ☊ shāng dìng yí gè shí jiān betreten ☊ bước vào ☊ 走进 ☊ zǒu jìn ein Haus betreten ☊ bước vào nhà ☊ 走进一幢房子 ☊ zǒu jìn yí zhuàng fáng zi gegen ☊ ngược lại ☊ 反对 ☊ fǎn duì unverzichtbar ☊ không thể từ chối được ☊ 必不可缺的 ☊ bì bù kě quē de klimatisiert ☊ Đã được điều hòa nhiệt độ ☊ 安空调的 ☊ ān kōng tiáo de etwas auswendig lernen ☊ học thuộc cái gì ☊ 记住 ☊ jì zhù essbar ☊ Ăn được ☊ 能吃的 ☊ néng chī de unsichtbar ☊ không thấy được ☊ 看不见的 ☊ kàn bú jiàn de vorwärts ☊ trước, về phía trước ☊ 前进 ☊ qián jìn mangelhaft ☊ thiếu sót, nhược điểm ☊ 有缺陷的 ☊ yǒu quē xiàn de jemanden erreichen ☊ gọi được ai ☊ 联系某人 ☊ lián xì mǒu rén gehören ☊ thuộc về ☊ 属于 ☊ shǔ yú abhängig ☊ lệ thuộc ☊ 依赖 ☊ yī lài unerträglich ☊ không thể chịu được ☊ 不能容忍的 ☊ bù néng róng rěn de sich schützen vor ☊ che chở trước cái gì hoặc trước ai ☊ 保护不受 ... 的伤害 ☊ bǎo hù bú shòu ..... de shāng hài zahm ☊ Đã được thuần hóa ☊ 温顺的 ☊ wēn shùn de kratzen ☊ làm xước, cào ☊ 刮 ☊ guā erkennen ☊ nhận được ☊ 认出 ☊ rèn chū ungepflegt ☊ bỏ mặc, không được chăm sóc ☊ 保养不好的 ☊ bǎo yǎng bù hǎo de vorne ☊ Đằng trước ☊ 前面 ☊ qián miàn zwingen ☊ ép buộc ☊ 强迫 ☊ qiáng pò es ist egal ☊ sao cũng được ☊ 随便 ☊ suī biàn unzertrennlich ☊ không thể chia cách được ☊ 不可分开的 ☊ bù kě fēn kāi de fortschrittlich ☊ luôn tiến về phía trước ☊ 进步的 ☊ jìn bù de jemandem etwas vorwerfen ☊ trách mắng, buộc tội ai đó ☊ 为某事指责某人， 批评某人做某事 ☊ wèi mǒushì zhǐzé mǒurén, pīpíng mǒurén zuò mǒushì unwiderstehlich ☊ không cưỡng lại được ☊ 让人无法抗拒的， 令人折服的 ☊ ràng rén wúfǎ kàngjù de, lìng rén zhéfú de zähe Verhandlungen ☊ những cuộc đàm phán dai dẳng ☊ 拉锯战, 旷日持久的协商 ☊ lājùzhàn, kuàngrì-chíjiǔ de xiéshāng etwas erreichen ☊ đạt được điều gì đó ☊ 达成某事 ☊ dáchéng mǒushì erreichbar ☊ có thể đạt được, có thể đạt đến ☊ 可达到的 ☊ kě dádào de erlaubt ☊ được phép ☊ 允许的 ☊ yǔnxǔ de unerlaubt ☊ cấm, không được phép ☊ 不允许的 ☊ bù yǔnxǔ de kalkulieren ☊ tính toán, ước tính ☊ 核算 ☊ hésuàn undefiniert ☊ không được định nghĩa, không được xác định ☊ 未定义的 ☊ wèi dìngyì de einen Streit schlichten ☊ hòa giải một cuộc tranh cãi ☊ 调和一个争执 ☊ tiáohé yī gè zhēngzhí gezwungen ☊ cưỡng ép, bị ép buộc ☊ 强迫的 ☊ qiángpò de zusammenbinden ☊ buộc lại ☊ 捆绑 ☊ kǔnbǎng galoppieren ☊ phi nước đại ☊ 疾驰 ☊ jīchí traben ☊ chạy nước kiệu ☊ 小跑 ☊ xiǎopǎo ein Beet bewässern ☊ tưới nước cho ruộng ☊ 灌溉苗床 ☊ guàngài miáochuáng unberechenbar ☊ khó lường, không đánh giá được ☊ 无法估量的 ☊ wúfǎ gūliang de im Wasser planschen ☊ đùa nghịch dưới nước ☊ 戏水 ☊ xìshuǐ wasserdicht ☊ không thấm nước ☊ 防水的 ☊ fángshuǐ de bewohnbar ☊ có thể ở được ☊ 适于居住的 ☊ shìyú jūzhù de musikalisch ☊ thuộc về âm nhạc ☊ 音乐的 ☊ yīnyuè de hörbar ☊ có thể nghe được ☊ 可听到的 ☊ kě tīngdào de mittelalterlich ☊ thuộc thời trung cổ ☊ 中世纪的 ☊ zhōngshìjì de orientalisch ☊ thuộc phương đông ☊ 东方的 ☊ dōngfāng de ein krampflösendes Mittel ☊ thuốc chữa chuột rút ☊ 一种消除肌肉痉挛的药剂 ☊ yī zhǒng xiāochú jīròu jīngluán de yàojì deprimiert sein ☊ bị suy nhược ☊ 抑郁 ☊ yìyù in Wasser löslich ☊ tan trong nước ☊ 可溶于水的 ☊ kě róng yú shuǐ de körperlich ☊ thuộc về thân thể ☊ 身体的 ☊ shēntǐ de adoptiert ☊ được nhận làm con nuôi ☊ 被领养的 ☊ bèi lǐngyǎng de enterben ☊ tước quyền thừa kế ☊ 剥夺 ... 的继承权 ☊ bōduó ... de jìchéngquán einen Fluss verseuchen ☊ làm nước sông nhiễm độc ☊ 污染一条河流 ☊ wūrǎn yī tiáo héliú China ☊ Trung Quốc ☊ 中国 ☊ Zhōngguó Großbritannien ☊ vương quốc Anh ☊ 英国, 大不列颠 ☊ Yīngguó, Dà Bùlièdiān Korea ☊ Hàn Quốc ☊ 韩国 ☊ Hánguó arabisch ☊ thuộc Ả rập ☊ 阿拉伯的 ☊ Ālābó de einen Anschlag verhindern ☊ ngăn chặn một cuộc tấn công ☊ 阻止一次袭击 ☊ zǔzhǐ yī cì xíjī ich wurde geboren ☊ tôi được sinh ra ☊ ☊ Deutschland ☊ Nước Đức ☊ ☊ herein kommen ☊ vào, tiến vào, bước vào ☊ ☊ die heiße Schokolade ☊ nước sô cô la nóng ☊ ☊ der Ausflug ☊ cuộc đi chơi, chuyến dã ngoại ☊ ☊ das gekochte Ei ☊ trứng luộc ☊ ☊ die Unterhaltung ☊ cuộc nói chuyện ☊ ☊ das Wasser ☊ nước ☊ ☊ die Reservierung ☊ việc đặt phòng, sự đặt trước ☊ ☊ die Soße ☊ nước sốt ☊ ☊ die Salatsoße ☊ nước trộn sa lat ☊ ☊ der Fruchtsaft ☊ nước hoa quả ☊ ☊ der Apfelsaft ☊ nước táo ☊ ☊ der Orangensaft ☊ nước cam ☊ ☊ das Mineralwasser ☊ nước khoáng ☊ ☊ das Land ☊ đất nước ☊ ☊ der Fußmarsch ☊ cuộc di dạo ☊ ☊ letztes ☊ lần trước ☊ ☊ rauchen ☊ hút thuốc ☊ ☊ der Raucher ☊ người hút thuốc ☊ ☊ der Nichtraucher ☊ người không hút thuốc ☊ ☊ nicht dürfen ☊ không được phép ☊ ☊ die Zigarette ☊ điếu thuốc ☊ ☊ das Duschgel ☊ nước tắm ☊ ☊ das Deodorant ☊ thuốc khử mùi ☊ ☊ der Kamm ☊ cái lược ☊ ☊ amerikanisch ☊ thuộc Hoa Kì, mĩ (tính từ) ☊ ☊ England ☊ nước Anh ☊ ☊ französisch ☊ thuộc về nước Pháp ☊ ☊ Frankreich ☊ nước Pháp ☊ ☊ Griechenland ☊ nước Hi Lạp ☊ ☊ italienisch ☊ thuộc về Ý ☊ ☊ Italien ☊ nước Ý ☊ ☊ österreichisch ☊ thuộc về Áo ☊ ☊ Österreich ☊ nước Áo ☊ ☊ Portugal ☊ nước Bồ Đào Nha ☊ ☊ Russland ☊ nước Nga ☊ ☊ schweizerisch ☊ thuộc về Thụy Sĩ ☊ ☊ Schweiz ☊ nước Thụy Sĩ ☊ ☊ Spanien ☊ nước Tây Ban Nha ☊ ☊ die Limonade ☊ nước chanh ☊ ☊ der Sprudel ☊ nước khoáng có ga ☊ ☊ der Telefonanruf ☊ cuộc gọi ☊ ☊ die Apotheke ☊ hiệu thuốc ☊ ☊ das Rezept ☊ đơn thuốc ☊ ☊ das Medikament ☊ thuốc ☊ ☊ das Antibiotikum ☊ thuốc kháng sinh ☊ ☊ die Kopfschmerztablette ☊ thuốc đau đầu ☊ ☊ das Verhütungsmittel ☊ dụng cụ tránh thai, thuốc tránh thai ☊ ☊ die Pille ☊ viên thuốc ☊ ☊ reservieren ☊ đặt trước ☊ ☊ Indien ☊ nước Ấn Độ ☊ ☊ hellhäutig ☊ nước da trắng, nước da sáng ☊ ☊ dramatisch ☊ căng thắng, thuộc về kịch, có tính kịch ☊ ☊ die Romanze ☊ cuộc chơi lãng mạn, lãng mạn ☊ ☊ der Termin ☊ cuộc hẹn ☊ ☊ einen Termin vereinbaren ☊ thống nhất một cuộc hẹn ☊ ☊ betreten ☊ bước vào ☊ ☊ ein Haus betreten ☊ bước vào nhà ☊ ☊ gegen ☊ ngược lại ☊ ☊ unverzichtbar ☊ không thể từ chối được ☊ ☊ klimatisiert ☊ Đã được điều hòa nhiệt độ ☊ ☊ die Wette ☊ Đánh cuộc, cá độ ☊ ☊ der Saft ☊ nước ép ☊ ☊ das Experiment ☊ cuộc thí nghiệm, thử ☊ ☊ etwas auswendig lernen ☊ học thuộc cái gì ☊ ☊ essbar ☊ Ăn được ☊ ☊ das Süßwasser ☊ nước ngọt ☊ ☊ unsichtbar ☊ không thấy được ☊ ☊ vorwärts ☊ trước, về phía trước ☊ ☊ die Vorderseite ☊ mặt trước ☊ ☊ der Vordergrund ☊ Đằng trước ☊ ☊ mangelhaft ☊ thiếu sót, nhược điểm ☊ ☊ der Termin ☊ cuộc hẹn ☊ ☊ jemanden erreichen ☊ gọi được ai ☊ ☊ die Prepaidkarte ☊ cạc trả trước ☊ ☊ gehören ☊ thuộc về ☊ ☊ die Abhängigkeit ☊ lệ thuộc, phụ thuộc ☊ ☊ abhängig ☊ lệ thuộc ☊ ☊ die Träne ☊ nước mắt ☊ ☊ unerträglich ☊ không thể chịu được ☊ ☊ sich schützen vor ☊ che chở trước cái gì hoặc trước ai ☊ ☊ zahm ☊ Đã được thuần hóa ☊ ☊ kratzen ☊ làm xước, cào ☊ ☊ die Vorfahrt ☊ quyền ưu tiên đi trước ☊ ☊ erkennen ☊ nhận được ☊ ☊ ungepflegt ☊ bỏ mặc, không được chăm sóc ☊ ☊ vorne ☊ Đằng trước ☊ ☊ zwingen ☊ ép buộc ☊ ☊ es ist egal ☊ sao cũng được ☊ ☊ der Tabak ☊ thuốc lá ☊ ☊ der Humor ☊ tính hài hước ☊ ☊ unzertrennlich ☊ không thể chia cách được ☊ ☊ das Leben ☊ cuộc sống ☊ ☊ das Parfüm ☊ nước hoa ☊ ☊ fortschrittlich ☊ luôn tiến về phía trước ☊ ☊ der Aufstand ☊ sự nổi dậy, cuộc khởi nghĩa ☊ ☊ schaffen ☊ làm được ☊ ☊ der Ausländer ☊ người nước ngoài ☊ ☊ der Staat ☊ quốc gia ☊ ☊ die Staatsangehörigkeit ☊ quốc tịch ☊ ☊ das Ausland ☊ nước ngoài ☊ ☊ jemandem etwas vorwerfen ☊ trách mắng, buộc tội ai đó ☊ ☊ unwiderstehlich ☊ không cưỡng lại được ☊ ☊ das Nachtleben ☊ cuộc sống về đêm ☊ ☊ das Lineal ☊ thước kẻ ☊ ☊ der Außenseiter ☊ người ngoài cuộc ☊ ☊ der Gerber ☊ thợ thuộc da ☊ ☊ die Bestechlichkeit ☊ tính dễ bị mua chuộc, sự đút lót ☊ ☊ zähe Verhandlungen ☊ những cuộc đàm phán dai dẳng ☊ ☊ der Vorgänger ☊ người đi trước, bậc tiền bối ☊ ☊ die Ablehnung ☊ sự từ chối, sự khước từ ☊ ☊ die Kündigungsfrist ☊ thời hạn quy ước trước khi chấm dứt hợp đồng (lao động) ☊ ☊ etwas erreichen ☊ đạt được điều gì đó ☊ ☊ erreichbar ☊ có thể đạt được, có thể đạt đến ☊ ☊ der Volksentscheid ☊ cuộc trưng cầu dân ý, cuộc biểu quyết toàn dân ☊ ☊ der Zwang ☊ sự bắt buộc ☊ ☊ erlaubt ☊ được phép ☊ ☊ unerlaubt ☊ cấm, không được phép ☊ ☊ kalkulieren ☊ tính toán, ước tính ☊ ☊ das Schema ☊ lược đồ, sơ đồ ☊ ☊ undefiniert ☊ không được định nghĩa, không được xác định ☊ ☊ der Entwässerungsgraben ☊ rãnh thoát nước ☊ ☊ die Kapsel ☊ vỏ, bao để chứa thuốc hay chất gì đó ☊ ☊ das Dynamit ☊ thuốc nổ dynamit ☊ ☊ einen Streit schlichten ☊ hòa giải một cuộc tranh cãi ☊ ☊ die Parodie ☊ sự nhại lại, sự bắt chước đùa cợt ☊ ☊ die Kolonien (Plural) ☊ thuộc địa ☊ ☊ gezwungen ☊ cưỡng ép, bị ép buộc ☊ ☊ zusammenbinden ☊ buộc lại ☊ ☊ der Kessel ☊ ấm đun nước ☊ ☊ der Wasserboiler ☊ phích nước, ấm nước ☊ ☊ der Wasserhahn ☊ vòi nước ☊ ☊ Wasser schöpfen ☊ múc nước ☊ ☊ der Abfluss ☊ lỗ thoát nước, sự thoát nước ☊ ☊ das Wasser schmeckt abgestanden ☊ nước có vị ôi ☊ ☊ die Fleischbrühe ☊ nước luộc thịt, nước súp ☊ ☊ die Vanillesoße ☊ nước xốt có vị vani ☊ ☊ der Vordersitz ☊ ghế trước ☊ ☊ das Taximeter ☊ đồng hồ đo cước taxi ☊ ☊ die Natter ☊ rắn nước ☊ ☊ die Wildnis ☊ uộc sống hoang dã, vùng hoang dã ☊ ☊ der Mohn ☊ cây thuốc phiện ☊ ☊ galoppieren ☊ phi nước đại ☊ ☊ traben ☊ chạy nước kiệu ☊ ☊ der Huf des Pferdes ☊ móng guốc ngựa ☊ ☊ ein Beet bewässern ☊ tưới nước cho ruộng ☊ ☊ das Insektizid ☊ thuốc diệt côn trùng ☊ ☊ unberechenbar ☊ khó lường, không đánh giá được ☊ ☊ im Wasser planschen ☊ đùa nghịch dưới nước ☊ ☊ die Lotterie ☊ cuộc sổ xố ☊ ☊ wasserdicht ☊ không thấm nước ☊ ☊ der Brunnen ☊ giếng nước ☊ ☊ der Wasserkocher ☊ bình đun nước ☊ ☊ bewohnbar ☊ có thể ở được ☊ ☊ musikalisch ☊ thuộc về âm nhạc ☊ ☊ hörbar ☊ có thể nghe được ☊ ☊ der Baron ☊ nam tước ☊ ☊ der Adlige ☊ người thuộc dòng quý tộc ☊ ☊ der Fürst ☊ công tước ☊ ☊ mittelalterlich ☊ thuộc thời trung cổ ☊ ☊ orientalisch ☊ thuộc phương đông ☊ ☊ ein krampflösendes Mittel ☊ thuốc chữa chuột rút ☊ ☊ deprimiert sein ☊ bị suy nhược ☊ ☊ das Schlafmittel ☊ thuốc ngủ ☊ ☊ das Betäubungsmittel ☊ thuốc mê ☊ ☊ das Heilmittel ☊ thuốc chữa bệnh ☊ ☊ das Abführmittel ☊ thuốc nhuận tràng ☊ ☊ das Beruhigungsmittel ☊ thuốc giảm đau ☊ ☊ das Brechmittel ☊ thuốc gây nôn ☊ ☊ das Gegengift ☊ thuốc kháng độc tố ☊ ☊ die Salbe ☊ thuốc mỡ ☊ ☊ in Wasser löslich ☊ tan trong nước ☊ ☊ der Harn ☊ nước tiểu ☊ ☊ der Speichel ☊ nước bọt ☊ ☊ der Nagellackentferner ☊ thuốc tẩy sơn móng tay ☊ ☊ körperlich ☊ thuộc về thân thể ☊ ☊ adoptiert ☊ được nhận làm con nuôi ☊ ☊ enterben ☊ tước quyền thừa kế ☊ ☊ die Fackel ☊ ngọn đuốc ☊ ☊ die Pfütze ☊ vũng nước ☊ ☊ das seichte Wasser ☊ khu nước nông, cạn ☊ ☊ einen Fluss verseuchen ☊ làm nước sông nhiễm độc ☊ ☊ der Wasserfall ☊ thác, thác nước ☊ ☊ China ☊ Trung Quốc ☊ ☊ Großbritannien ☊ vương quốc Anh ☊ ☊ Korea ☊ Hàn Quốc ☊ ☊ arabisch ☊ thuộc Ả rập ☊ ☊ der Hinterhalt ☊ cuộc phục kích, cuộc mai phục ☊ ☊ das Völkerrecht ☊ luật pháp quốc tế ☊ ☊ der Bürgerkrieg ☊ cuộc nội chiến ☊ ☊ der Militäreinsatz ☊ cuộc triển khai quân sự ☊ ☊ die Aggression ☊ sự xâm lược ☊ ☊ einen Anschlag verhindern ☊ ngăn chặn một cuộc tấn công ☊ ☊ Nett, dich kennen zu lernen. Ich heiße Trang. Woher kommst du? ☊ Rất vui được làm quen với anh. Em tên Trang. Anh từ đâu đến? ☊ (Lektion 1, Nr. 3) Okay, dann möchte ich vierhundertachtzig Euro wechseln. ☊ Được, tôi muốn đối bốn trăm tám mươi Euro. ☊ (Lektion 5, Nr. 48) Kein Problem, wir haben oben reizende Zimmer mit Bad. Ist das okay? ☊ Không thành vấn đề, ở tầng trên chúng tôi có phòng với buồng tắm. Có được không ạ? ☊ (Lektion 8, Nr. 72) Selbstverständlich, das ist prima. ☊ Được chứ, thật tuyệt vời. ☊ (Lektion 8, Nr. 73) Entschuldigen Sie, können Sie mir bitte erklären, wo das Hotel Zentral ist? ☊ Xin lỗi, anh làm ơn chỉ cho tôi khách sạn Zentral ở đâu được không? ☊ (Lektion 11, Nr. 107) Trang bespritzt sich mit Soße. ☊ Trang làm đố nước sốt. ☊ (Lektion 12, Nr. 122) Danke, jetzt kann ich die Soße aufwischen. ☊ Cám ơn anh, em lau nước sốt rồi. ☊ (Lektion 12, Nr. 124) Für den griechischen Salat: Olivenöl, Salat, Salatdressing, Essig, Käse. ☊ Cho món salat Hy Lạp: dầu ô-liu, rau salat, nước trộn salat, dấm, pho-mát. ☊ (Lektion 14, Nr. 143) Saft und Milchprodukte: Apfelsaft, Fruchtsaft, Mineralwasser, Milchshake, heiße Schokolade. ☊ Nước trái cây và sữa: nước táo, nước trái cây, nước khoáng, sữa khuấy, sô-cô-la nóng. ☊ (Lektion 14, Nr. 148) 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) Danke. Ich bin sehr glücklich, dass ich diese Wohnung fand. ☊ Cám ơn. Anh rất may mắn khi tìm được căn nhà này. ☊ (Lektion 16, Nr. 171) 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) Aber dieses Mal zwang Trang ihn, mit ihr mitzukommen, wenigstens für einen Tag. ☊ Nhưng lần này Trang buộc anh phải đi cùng cô, ít nhất một ngày. ☊ (Lektion 17, Nr. 181) Oh, das war wohl mal das Gefängnis. ☊ Ồ, trước kia nó là nhà tù. ☊ (Lektion 17, Nr. 195) Aber jetzt werden die Räume vermietet, und es gibt darin viele Rechtsanwaltsbüros. ☊ Nhưng bây giờ nó được cho thuê và có nhiều văn phòng luật sư ở đó. ☊ (Lektion 17, Nr. 196) Aber zuerst muss er zur Tankstelle fahren. ☊ Nhưng trước tiên anh ấy phải đổ xăng. ☊ (Lektion 19, Nr. 214) Raucher oder Nichtraucher? ☊ Hút thuốc hay không hút thuốc? ☊ (Lektion 20, Nr. 239) Nichtraucher. Rauchen ist zu teuer. ☊ Không hút thuốc. Hút thuốc thì tốn kém lắm. ☊ (Lektion 20, Nr. 240) 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) 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) Alles klar, das ist eine gute Idee. ☊ Được, ý hay. ☊ (Lektion 22, Nr. 273) Okay, das ist die einfachste Möglichkeit. ☊ Được đấy, đó là món đơn giản nhất. ☊ (Lektion 23, Nr. 286) Deo, Duschgel, Kamm, Seife, Zahnbürste. ☊ Phấn khử mùi, xà tắm, lược, xà bông, bàn chải đáng răng. ☊ (Lektion 24, Nr. 311) Tri, hier ist nochmal Trang. Könntest du mir bitte einen Gefallen tun? ☊ Tri, em Trang đây. Anh có thế làm giúp em một việc được không? ☊ (Lektion 25, Nr. 314) 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) Vielleicht. Ich werde mal hinschauen. ☊ Cũng được. Để anh xem đã. ☊ (Lektion 25, Nr. 318) Könntest du bitte den Ring mitnehmen und ihn mir geben? ☊ Anh có thế lấy chiếc nhẫn cho em được không? ☊ (Lektion 25, Nr. 322) Ja, sicher. Das kann ich tun. Gib mir einfach die Adresse des Geschäfts. ☊ Tất nhiên là được. Việc đó anh làm được. Em đưa cho anh địa chỉ cửa hàng đi. ☊ (Lektion 25, Nr. 323) Tri lief durch die ganze Stadt, bevor er die Adresse des Juweliers fand. ☊ Tri dạo quanh toàn bộ thành phố, trước khi anh ấy tìm thấy địa chỉ cửa tiệm kim hoàn. ☊ (Lektion 26, Nr. 326) Eine junge Frau hielt vor ihm an. ☊ Một người phụ nữ trẻ dừng xe trước anh ấy. ☊ (Lektion 28, Nr. 360) Wollen Sie etwas Mineralwasser oder Limonade? ☊ Anh có muốn uống nước khoáng hay nước chanh không? ☊ (Lektion 28, Nr. 366) Können Sie bitte die Flasche schließen? ☊ Anh làm ơn đóng cái chai lại được không? ☊ (Lektion 28, Nr. 370) Sicher, vor Ihnen. ☊ Tất nhiên, ở trước mặt anh đó. ☊ (Lektion 28, Nr. 376) Der Artikel war in der lokalen Zeitung und viele Leute waren am Sportzentrum interessiert. ☊ Bài báo đã được đăng trên tờ báo địa phương và nhiều người chú ý đến trung tâm thế thao. ☊ (Lektion 29, Nr. 383) Sie möchten sich eine Stunde, bevor die Party beginnt, in einem Restaurant treffen. ☊ Họ muốn gặp nhau ở nhà hàng một tiếng trước khi bữa tiệc bắt đầu. ☊ (Lektion 31, Nr. 395) Sie wählt seine Nummer, aber es tutet nicht. ☊ Cô ấy bấm số, nhưng không được. ☊ (Lektion 31, Nr. 398) Tri wartet bereits vor dem Restaurant. ☊ Tri đã đợi sẵn trước nhà hàng. ☊ (Lektion 31, Nr. 413) In der Apotheke ☊ Ở hiệu thuốc ☊ (Lektion 33, Nr. 434) Trang arbeitet in der Apotheke. ☊ Trang làm việc ở hiệu thuốc. ☊ (Lektion 33, Nr. 435) Nach dem Unfall ist Tri sehr an Medizin interessiert. ☊ Sau vụ tai nạn Tri rất quan tâm đến y dược. ☊ (Lektion 33, Nr. 436) 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) Empfängnisverhütungsmittel wie Kondome oder die Pille sind im zweiten Fach. ☊ Dụng cụ phòng tránh thai như bao cao su hoặc thuốc tránh thai thì ở ngăn thứ hai. ☊ (Lektion 33, Nr. 442) Der Rest ist nach Krankheiten sortiert. ☊ Những ngăn còn lại được phân theo từng loại bệnh. ☊ (Lektion 33, Nr. 443) Ich würde ins Grippefach kucken und dir Aspirin geben. ☊ Em tìm ngăn cho bệnh cảm và lấy cho anh thuốc Aspirin. ☊ (Lektion 33, Nr. 445) Ich würde dir keine Pillen oder Antibiotikum geben. ☊ Em sẽ không đưa thuốc cho anh. ☊ (Lektion 33, Nr. 451) Die meisten Kunden der Apotheke haben ein Rezept. ☊ Đa số khách hàng của hiệu thuốc đều có toa thuốc. ☊ (Lektion 33, Nr. 452) Einige Leute haben eine Verletzung oder eine Wunde und verlieren Blut. ☊ Một vài người bị thương hoặc trầy xước và mất máu. ☊ (Lektion 33, Nr. 454) Ich kann mich nicht mal dran erinnern, wann wir das letzte Mal da waren. ☊ Anh không nhớ được lần trước là phim gì. ☊ (Lektion 34, Nr. 459) Was ist mit dem Western? ☊ Phim cao bồi viễn Tây được không? ☊ (Lektion 34, Nr. 472) 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) 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) Ich denke, dass ich alles finde. Sonst rufe ich dich an. ☊ Anh nghĩ là sẽ tìm được, nếu không anh sẽ gọi điện cho em. ☊ (Lektion 37, Nr. 534) Ich glaube, dass sie heute Abend alle Höhepunkte von der letzten Fußballsaison zeigen. ☊ Chắc là tối nay đài sẽ chiếu các pha bóng hay của mùa giải trước. ☊ (Lektion 38, Nr. 548) Also gut, ich hole das Video. Ich bin in einer Sekunde zurück. ☊ Được rồi,anh đi thuê băng đây. Anh về ngay. ☊ (Lektion 38, Nr. 557) 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) Ein erster Besichtigungstermin ist mit dem Hausmeister bereits vereinbart. ☊ Cuộc hẹn đầu tiên để xem nhà đã được thống nhất với chủ nhà. ☊ (Lektion 43, Nr. 615) Sie klingeln und betreten sein Büro, das in einem Hochhaus liegt. ☊ Họ bấm chuông và bước vào văn phòng của anh ta, nó nằm ở một tòa nhà cao tầng. ☊ (Lektion 43, Nr. 625) Zusammen betreten sie die Bank. ☊ Họ cùng nhau bước vào ngân hàng. ☊ (Lektion 44, Nr. 630) Zuerst musst du deinen Nachnamen, Vornamen und unsere Adresse eintragen. ☊ Trước tiên anh phải ghi họ của anh, tên và địa chỉ của chúng mình. ☊ (Lektion 44, Nr. 632) Der ist für mich unverzichtbar. ☊ Cái này với anh không thể từ chối được. ☊ (Lektion 44, Nr. 637) 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) Bevor du weiter darüber nachdenkst, hilf mir lieber. ☊ Trước khi anh tiếp tục nghĩ về việc đó, tốt hơn là hãy giúp em. ☊ (Lektion 46, Nr. 659) Teile das Brett und zeichne parallel zueinander sechs Löcher auf. ☊ Hãy phân chia những tấm ván và đồng thời lược đồ theo sáu cái lỗ. ☊ (Lektion 46, Nr. 660) Tri bekommt ein Paket in dem sein neuer Fernseher ist. ☊ Trí nhận được một kiện phẩm, trong đó có cái TiVi mới. ☊ (Lektion 47, Nr. 666) Die Lieferung, die ich gestern erhalten habe, ist nicht vollständig. ☊ Hàng giao mà hôm qua tôi nhận được không đầy đủ. ☊ (Lektion 47, Nr. 670) Öffne eine Dose Ananas und vermische den Saft mit dem übrigen Obst. ☊ Rồi anh mở hộp dứa và trộn nước ép với trái cây còn lại. ☊ (Lektion 48, Nr. 687) Sie haben viel trainiert, um einen Misserfolg zu verhindern. ☊ Trước khi bắt đầu họ đã tập rất nhiều để tránh sự thất bại. ☊ (Lektion 49, Nr. 694) Ja, habe ich. Schade, dass wir zu dieser Jahreszeit nicht mehr baden können. ☊ Rồi. Đáng tiếc mùa này chúng ta không thể tắm được. ☊ (Lektion 51, Nr. 716) 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) Gut, dann lass uns schnell weiterfahren! ☊ Được rồi, vậy chúng ta phải nhanh đi tiếp thôi! ☊ (Lektion 51, Nr. 724) Trang und Tri haben den Schlüssel zur Hütte rechtzeitig abgeholt. ☊ Trang và Trí đã kịp thời lấy được chìa khóa nhà gỗ. ☊ (Lektion 52, Nr. 727) Sie genießen die Fahrt durchs Gebirge. ☊ Họ thưởng thức cuộc du ngoạn qua những dãy núi. ☊ (Lektion 52, Nr. 730) Bin ich froh, dass wir vorher nicht die Abkürzung genommen haben. ☊ Anh mừng là chúng ta đã không đi con đường tắt trước đó. ☊ (Lektion 52, Nr. 738) Vor dem Schlafengehen ☊ Trước khi đi ngủ ☊ (Lektion 54, Nr. 758) Trang und Tri sitzen abends vor der Hütte. ☊ Tối nào Trang và Trí cũng ngồi trước nhà gỗ. ☊ (Lektion 54, Nr. 759) Er kann nicht einschlafen. ☊ Anh không thể ngủ được. ☊ (Lektion 54, Nr. 769) Immer jammerst du vor dem Einschlafen. ☊ Anh luôn than phiền trước khi ngủ. ☊ (Lektion 54, Nr. 772) Ich wollte eigentlich mit einem Wohnwagen den Norden des Landes erkunden. ☊ Thực ra thì anh muốn thám hiểm tới phía bắc của đất nước bằng ô tô. ☊ (Lektion 56, Nr. 792) Darf ich mal eine neugierige Frage stellen? ☊ Em có thể hỏi một câu tò mò được không? ☊ (Lektion 56, Nr. 799) Eigentlich nicht, ich fühle mich in jedem Land der Erde wohl. ☊ Thực sự không, anh cảm thấy thoải mái ở mọi nước trên trái đất. ☊ (Lektion 56, Nr. 801) Es ist eine Landschaftsdarstellung, die im Vordergrund vier kleine Kinder zeigt. ☊ Đó là một sự miêu tả phong cảnh, mà đằng trước có bốn em nhỏ. ☊ (Lektion 57, Nr. 807) Im Hintergrund ist Natur zu sehen: eine umzäunte Wiese und ein Wald. ☊ Đằng sau có thể thấy thiên nhiên: Một bãi cỏ được rào quanh và một cánh rừng. ☊ (Lektion 57, Nr. 809) Wussten sie, dass sie fotografiert werden? ☊ Chúng có biết là chúng được chụp ảnh không? ☊ (Lektion 57, Nr. 811) Der Anruf ☊ Cuộc điện thoại ☊ (Lektion 58, Nr. 815) Ich habe schon mehrmals versucht, Sie zu erreichen. ☊ Tôi đã cố gắng nhiều lần để điện thoại được cho bạn. ☊ (Lektion 58, Nr. 819) Auf meinem alten Gerät lassen sich die Tasten nicht mehr drücken. ☊ Cái máy cũ của tôi không thể bấm được nữa. ☊ (Lektion 59, Nr. 832) Ich möchte meinen Mann schließlich auch sehen! ☊ Rốt cuộc em cũng muốn nhìn thấy chồng mình chứ! ☊ (Lektion 60, Nr. 848) Trang erzählt Tri mit Tränen in den Augen von ihrer Schwester. ☊ Trang kể lể với Trí về người chị gái trong nước mắt. ☊ (Lektion 61, Nr. 858) Es gelang ihnen jedoch nicht, ihn festzuhalten. ☊ Nhưng họ cũng không bắt được anh ta. ☊ (Lektion 62, Nr. 883) Auch sein Anwalt, der auf unschuldig plädierte, konnte ihm nicht helfen. ☊ Ngay cả luật sư, người bào chữa cho anh ta cũng không thể giúp gì được. ☊ (Lektion 63, Nr. 894) Zu viele Beweise lagen gegen ihn vor. ☊ Quá nhiều bằng chứng được phô bày chống lại anh ta. ☊ (Lektion 63, Nr. 895) 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) Die Tiere wirken gut versorgt und nicht vernachlässigt. ☊ Những con thú được chăm sóc tốt và không hề bị sao nhãng. ☊ (Lektion 65, Nr. 923) In einem der Gehege kann man zahmen Hasen das Fell streicheln und Enten füttern. ☊ Trong một chuồng thú người ta có thể vuốt ve bộ lông những con thỏ đã được thuần hóa và cho những con vịt ăn. ☊ (Lektion 65, Nr. 925) Er sorgt dafür, dass der Körper ausreichend mit Sauerstoff und Nährstoffen versorgt ist. ☊ Anh ta chuẩn bị cho cơ thể được cung cấp đầy đủ lượng oxi và chất dinh dưỡng. ☊ (Lektion 66, Nr. 948) 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) Er kann gerade noch ausweichen. ☊ Anh còn kịp tránh được. ☊ (Lektion 67, Nr. 957) Nur durch Zufall erkennt er eine Radarkontrolle rechtzeitig und kann abbremsen. ☊ Chỉ là sự ngẫu nhiên anh nhận được tín hiệu của máy định vị kịp thời và có thể phanh lại. ☊ (Lektion 67, Nr. 958) Als Tri abends zurück zum Parkplatz kommt, bleibt er - unfähig sich zu bewegen - stehen: ☊ Khi Trí quay lại bãi đậu xe vào buổi tối, anh đứng sững lại- không thể cử động được: ☊ (Lektion 67, Nr. 960) Ihre Anzeige wird nächste Woche in drei Ausgaben erscheinen. ☊ Tuần sau mẩu tin quảng cáo của bạn sẽ được in làm ba bản. ☊ (Lektion 69, Nr. 993) Sie vereinbaren einen Termin zur Besichtigung. ☊ Họ thống nhất một cuộc hẹn để xem xe. ☊ (Lektion 70, Nr. 998) Ich kann nur sagen, dass ich als Studentin nicht genug verdiene, um mir das leisten zu können. ☊ Tôi chỉ có thể nói, khẳ năng của tôi không nhiều vì là sinh viên tôi không kiếm được nhiều tiền. ☊ (Lektion 70, Nr. 1004) Bei einem Autohändler hätte er nicht so viel bekommen. ☊ Giao cho một người bán xe thì anh không thể nhận được nhiều như thế. ☊ (Lektion 70, Nr. 1009) Ohne Vorwarnung rollte sie auf die Küste zu. ☊ Không có sự cảnh báo trước những cơn sóng cuốn vào bờ. ☊ (Lektion 72, Nr. 1029) Die genaue Anzahl liegt noch nicht vor. ☊ Con số chính xác vẫn chưa được công bố. ☊ (Lektion 72, Nr. 1037) Ich mochte deinen Humor von Anfang an. ☊ Em đã thích tính hài hước của anh ngay từ đầu. ☊ (Lektion 73, Nr. 1052) Seitdem sind wir unzertrennlich! ☊ Từ đó chúng ta không thể chia cách được! ☊ (Lektion 74, Nr. 1065) Die Zeremonie findet um 10 Uhr 30 statt. ☊ Nghi lễ được tổ chức vào lúc 10 giờ 30. ☊ (Lektion 75, Nr. 1070) Die Unterkunft wird zur Verfügung gestellt. ☊ Nơi cư trú đã được sắp đặt. ☊ (Lektion 75, Nr. 1076) Hast du die lange Schlange vor der Umkleidekabine gesehen? ☊ Em có nhìn thấy một hàng dài trước phòng thay đồ không? ☊ (Lektion 76, Nr. 1083) 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) Du riechst so gut, du brauchst kein Parfum! ☊ Em thơm đến nỗi không cần nước hoa nữa đâu! ☊ (Lektion 76, Nr. 1088) Meine Eltern holen noch meinen Großvater ab. ☊ Bố mẹ em trước đó còn đi đón ông nội. ☊ (Lektion 77, Nr. 1101) Sie und noch einige andere Musiker sollen für die Hochzeit engagiert werden. ☊ Họ và một vài người nhạc sỹ khác đã được thuê cho lễ cưới. ☊ (Lektion 78, Nr. 1107) Nicht ganz, zuerst ist unser Kontrabass ausgefallen, aber wir haben jemanden gefunden, der ihn vertritt. ☊ Không hoàn toàn, mới đầu thiếu đàn công bat, nhưng tụi em đã tìm được người có thể thay thế cho việc đó. ☊ (Lektion 78, Nr. 1112) Der Fotograf hat einige lustige Fotos geknipst, besonders von Trangs Onkel und Opa. ☊ Tay phó nháy đã chụp được vài tấm ảnh vui nhộn, đặc biệt là cậu và ông của Trang. ☊ (Lektion 79, Nr. 1121) 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 Schütze sucht den Sinn des Lebens und braucht seinen persönlichen Freiraum. ☊ Nhân mã thì luôn tìm kiếm ý nghĩa của cuộc sống và cần không gian riêng. ☊ (Lektion 80, Nr. 1143) Der Steinbock strebt nach beruflichem Erfolg und hat gern alles unter Kontrolle. ☊ Dương cưu luôn theo đuổi sự thành công trong công việc và thích kiểm soát được mọi việc. ☊ (Lektion 80, Nr. 1144) Der Wassermann ist tolerant, fortschrittlich und modern. ☊ Bảo bình thì khoan dung, luôn tiến về phía trước và hiện đại. ☊ (Lektion 80, Nr. 1145) Der Kampf um die Macht ☊ Cuộc chiến dành quyền lực ☊ (Lektion 81, Nr. 1147) Er ist in einem anderen Land aufgewachsen und hat viele Fragen: ☊ Anh ta trưởng thành trên một nước khác và có nhiều thắc mắc: ☊ (Lektion 81, Nr. 1149) Das Parlament wird regelmäßig neu gewählt. ☊ Nghị viện được bầu cử mới thường kỳ. ☊ (Lektion 81, Nr. 1152) Schon Monate vor dem Tag der Wahl veröffentlichen die Parteien ihre Programme. ☊ Một vài tháng trước ngày bầu cử các đảng phái đưa ta chương trình của họ. ☊ (Lektion 81, Nr. 1153) Es werden viele Reden gehalten. ☊ Rất nhiều bài phát biểu được diễn ra. ☊ (Lektion 81, Nr. 1155) In vielen Umfragen werden die Bürger wieder und wieder befragt, was sie denn wählen würden. ☊ Những người công dân sẽ luôn được trưng cầu dân ý, rằng họ sẽ lựa chọn theo đảng phái nào. ☊ (Lektion 81, Nr. 1157) Ein neues Leben ☊ Một cuộc sống mới ☊ (Lektion 82, Nr. 1160) Mein Vertrag geht noch über zwei Jahre, ich bin sehr fleißig und werde oft gelobt. ☊ Hợp đồng của anh còn hơn hai năm nữa, anh rất chăm chỉ và thường được thưởng. ☊ (Lektion 82, Nr. 1165) Oh ja, ich würde gerne eine neue Herausforderung annehmen und an meiner Karriere arbeiten. ☊ ồ được đó, anh rất muồn tiếp nhận thử thách mới và lao động vì sự nghiệp. ☊ (Lektion 82, Nr. 1172) Ich wusste gar nicht, dass Zahnärzte eine ganz andere Ausbildung bekommen als Ärzte. ☊ Anh chẳng biết là nha sỹ được đào tạo khác hẳn so với các bác sỹ khác. ☊ (Lektion 83, Nr. 1183) Aber sie bekommen im Durchschnitt 12 Prozent weniger bezahlt als ihre männlichen Kollegen. ☊ Nhưng trung bình họ nhận được lương ít hơn 12 phần trăm so với những đồng nghiệp nam. ☊ (Lektion 83, Nr. 1186) Arbeiten im Ausland ☊ Làm việc ở nước ngoài ☊ (Lektion 84, Nr. 1191) Tri bekommt einen Job im Ausland angeboten. ☊ Trí nhận được một công việc ở nước ngoài. ☊ (Lektion 84, Nr. 1192) Er wollte schon immer in einen anderen Staat auswandern. ☊ Anh đã luôn muốn di cư tới một nước khác. ☊ (Lektion 84, Nr. 1193) Das ist gut. ☊ Được rồi. ☊ (Lektion 84, Nr. 1201) Und hier habe ich noch ein Geschenk für dich: den neuen Sprachkurs fürs Berufsleben von sprachenlernen24! ☊ Và đây anh còn một món quà cho em: một khóa học cho cuộc sống nghề nghiệp tại nơi học tiếng 24! ☊ (Lektion 84, Nr. 1203) Bin ich mit der Niederlassung in Berlin verbunden? ☊ Có phải tôi đang được kết nối với chi nhánh tại Berlin không vậy? ☊ (Lektion 85, Nr. 1213) Was kann ich für Sie tun? ☊ Tôi có thể giúp gì được cho anh / chị ? ☊ (Lektion 85, Nr. 1214) 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) Ich rufe wegen des Besprechungstermins morgen an. ☊ Tôi gọi để hỏi về cuộc họp ngày mai. ☊ (Lektion 86, Nr. 1237) Ich hätte gerne einen Termin bei Herrn ... ☊ Tôi muốn đặt một cuộc hẹn với ông ... ☊ (Lektion 86, Nr. 1246) Darf ich Sie mit meiner Kollegin verbinden? ☊ Tôi sẽ nối máy cho anh / chị với đồng nghiệp của tôi được không? ☊ (Lektion 86, Nr. 1251) Der Geschäftsführer ist im Moment nicht zu sprechen. ☊ Giám đốc hiện không thể tiếp chuyện được. ☊ (Lektion 86, Nr. 1255) Sie ist nur über ihr Handy zu erreichen. ☊ Cô ấy / Chị ấy hiện chỉ liên lạc được qua điện thoại di động. ☊ (Lektion 86, Nr. 1262) Würde es Sie stören, wenn ich diesen Anruf annehme? ☊ Anh / Chị có phiền không nếu tôi nghe cuộc gọi này? ☊ (Lektion 86, Nr. 1263) Hier ist ein Anruf für dich. ☊ Có cuộc gọi cho anh / chị này! ☊ (Lektion 86, Nr. 1265) Bitte geben Sie mir Ihre Telefonnummer. ☊ Anh / Chị có thể để lại số điện thoại liên lạc được không? ☊ (Lektion 86, Nr. 1270) Können Sie das bitte buchstabieren? ☊ Anh / Chị có thể đánh vần nó được không? ☊ (Lektion 86, Nr. 1273) Leider kann ich Ihnen nicht weiterhelfen. ☊ Rất tiếc tôi không thể giúp gì được cho anh / chị . ☊ (Lektion 86, Nr. 1275) Der gewählte Gesprächspartner ist zur Zeit nicht erreichbar. ☊ Thuê bao quý khách vừa gọi hiện không liên lạc được. ☊ (Lektion 87, Nr. 1277) Kann ich Sie in 10 Minuten zurückrufen? ☊ Tôi có thể gọi lại cho anh / chị trong 10 phút nữa được không? ☊ (Lektion 87, Nr. 1285) Könnten Sie bitte etwas lauter sprechen? ☊ Anh / Chị có thể nói to thêm chút được không? ☊ (Lektion 87, Nr. 1288) Könnten Sie bitte etwas langsamer sprechen? ☊ Anh / Chị có thể nói chậm lại chút được không? ☊ (Lektion 87, Nr. 1289) Könnten Sie das bitte wiederholen? ☊ Anh / Chị có thể nhắc lại được không? ☊ (Lektion 87, Nr. 1290) Kein Anschluss unter dieser Nummer. ☊ Không kết nối được với số máy này. ☊ (Lektion 87, Nr. 1294) Leider habe ich Ihren Namen nicht verstanden. Könnten Sie ihn mir bitte nochmals sagen? ☊ Xin lỗi tôi không nghe rõ tên của anh / chị . Làm ơn nhắc lại tên của anh / chị được không? ☊ (Lektion 87, Nr. 1297) Können Sie das buchstabieren? ☊ Anh / Chị có thể đánh vần được không? ☊ (Lektion 87, Nr. 1299) Leider sind wir im Moment nicht erreichbar. ☊ Rất tiếc hiện tại chúng tôi không thể liên lạc được. ☊ (Lektion 88, Nr. 1301) Ich bin gerade nicht erreichbar. ☊ Hiện tại tôi không thể liên lạc được. ☊ (Lektion 88, Nr. 1302) Vielen Dank schon im Voraus. ☊ Xin cám ơn trước. ☊ (Lektion 89, Nr. 1332) Ich erwarte Ihre baldige Antwort. ☊ Mong sớm nhận được câu trả lời của anh / chị . ☊ (Lektion 89, Nr. 1333) Ich freue mich jetzt schon auf Ihre Antwort. ☊ Tôi hiện rất nóng lòng nhận được câu trả lời của anh / chị . ☊ (Lektion 89, Nr. 1335) Ich freue mich bald von Ihnen zu hören. ☊ Rất mong được sớm nói chuyện với anh / chị . ☊ (Lektion 89, Nr. 1336) In Erwartung Ihrer baldigen Antwort verbleibe ich mit freundlichen Grüßen, ☊ Mong sớm nhận được câu trả lời của anh / chị . Chào trân trọng! ☊ (Lektion 89, Nr. 1338) Falls unzustellbar, bitte zurück an Absender ☊ Nếu không tìm được địa chỉ, làm ơn gửi lại cho người gửi! ☊ (Lektion 89, Nr. 1342) Unser Telefonat am 02.08. ☊ Về cuộc nói chuyện điện thoại của chúng ta vào ngày 02.08. ☊ (Lektion 90, Nr. 1344) Ich schreibe Ihnen im Auftrag des Geschäftsführers. ☊ Thay mặt quản lí công ty tôi xin được trả lời anh / chị . ☊ (Lektion 90, Nr. 1348) Wir freuen uns, Ihnen mitteilen zu dürfen, dass ... ☊ Chúng tôi rất vui mừng được thông báo với anh / chị rằng.. ☊ (Lektion 90, Nr. 1351) 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) Bitte bestätigen Sie den Eingang meiner Nachricht per E-Mail. ☊ Làm ơn xác nhận qua Email rằng anh / chị đã nhận được thư của tôi. ☊ (Lektion 90, Nr. 1355) Bitte bestätigen Sie, dass Sie diesen Brief bekommen haben. ☊ Xin vui lòng xác nhận đã nhận được thư / thông báo này. ☊ (Lektion 90, Nr. 1361) Bitte entschuldigen Sie, dass ich heute erst antworten kann. ☊ Xin lỗi vì hôm nay tôi mới có thể trả lời anh / chị được. ☊ (Lektion 91, Nr. 1375) Im Anhang dieser E-Mail finden Sie das Dokument, das Sie angefragt haben. ☊ Trong phần đính kèm của thư này anh / chị sẽ tìm thấy văn bản được yêu cầu. ☊ (Lektion 91, Nr. 1381) Leider konnte ich das Dokument nicht herunterladen. ☊ Rất tiếc tôi không thể tải văn bản xuống được. ☊ (Lektion 91, Nr. 1382) Das Dokument lässt sich nicht öffnen. ☊ Văn bản không thể mở được. ☊ (Lektion 91, Nr. 1383) Bitte bestätigen Sie den Eingang meiner Nachricht per E-Mail. ☊ Làm ơn xác nhận qua Email rằng anh / chị đã nhận được thư của tôi. ☊ (Lektion 91, Nr. 1385) In der Zeit vom 23.12. bis zum 10.01. bin ich leider nicht erreichbar. ☊ Trong khoảng thời gian từ 23.12 đến 10. 01 tôi sẽ không thể liên lạc được. ☊ (Lektion 92, Nr. 1388) Ich hoffe, ich konnte Ihnen weiterhelfen. ☊ Tôi hi vọng tôi đã giúp được anh / chị phần nào. ☊ (Lektion 92, Nr. 1391) Hast du meine E-Mail bekommen? ☊ Anh / Chị có nhận được thư của tôi không? ☊ (Lektion 92, Nr. 1399) Der Server ist nicht erreichbar. Ich kann meine E-Mails nicht abrufen. ☊ Mạng chủ hiện đang bị treo, tôi không thể mở hòm thư được. ☊ (Lektion 92, Nr. 1403) 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) Kannst du mir bitte eine Kopie dieser E-Mail schicken? ☊ Anh / Chị có thể gửi cho tôi bản sao của Email đó được không? ☊ (Lektion 92, Nr. 1405) Kannst du das bitte an die Kollegin in Berlin faxen? ☊ Anh / Chị có thể gửi tài liệu này qua fax đến đồng nghiệp ở Berlin được không? ☊ (Lektion 93, Nr. 1413) Können Sie das bitte an die Personalabteilung faxen? ☊ Anh / Chị có thể gửi fax đến phòng nhân sự được không? ☊ (Lektion 93, Nr. 1415) Ich habe deine Faxnachricht nicht bekommen. ☊ Tôi không nhận được bản fax. ☊ (Lektion 93, Nr. 1419) Das Faxgerät hat kein Papier mehr. Kannst du es bitte auffüllen? ☊ Máy fax không còn giấy. Anh / Chị có thể cho thêm vào được không? ☊ (Lektion 93, Nr. 1421) Darf ich mich vorstellen? ☊ Tôi xin tự giới thiệu được không? ☊ (Lektion 94, Nr. 1425) Zuvor habe ich acht Jahre in Berlin gelebt. ☊ Trước đó tôi sống ở Berlin tám năm. ☊ (Lektion 94, Nr. 1431) Ich arbeite schon zehn Jahre für diese Firma. ☊ Tôi đã làm việc tại công ty này được mười năm. ☊ (Lektion 94, Nr. 1435) Darf ich Ihnen meine Visitenkarte geben? ☊ Xin phép được gửi anh / chị danh thiếp của tôi. ☊ (Lektion 94, Nr. 1439) Nett, Sie kennenzulernen. ☊ Tôi rất hân hạnh được biết anh / chị . ☊ (Lektion 94, Nr. 1440) Darf ich Ihnen meine Frau vorstellen? ☊ Xin phép được giới thiệu đây là vợ tôi. ☊ (Lektion 94, Nr. 1444) Darf ich Sie mit meinem Ehemann bekanntmachen? ☊ Xin phép được giới thiệu đây là chồng tôi. ☊ (Lektion 94, Nr. 1445) Darf ich Ihnen meinen Lebensgefährten vorstellen? ☊ Xin phép được giới thiệu người bạn đời của tôi. ☊ (Lektion 94, Nr. 1446) Darf ich Ihnen meine Lebensgefährtin vorstellen? ☊ Xin phép được giới thiệu người bạn đời của tôi. ☊ (Lektion 94, Nr. 1447) Darf ich Ihnen meine Kollegin vorstellen? ☊ Xin phép được giới thiệu nữ đồng nghiệp của tôi. ☊ (Lektion 94, Nr. 1449) Würden Sie mir Ihre Visitenkarte geben? ☊ Anh / Chị có thể cho tôi danh thiếp của anh / chị được không? ☊ (Lektion 95, Nr. 1459) Konnten Sie einen Parkplatz finden? ☊ Anh / Chị tìm được chỗ đỗ xe chứ? ☊ (Lektion 95, Nr. 1465) Darf ich Ihnen ein Glas Wasser anbieten? ☊ Xin phép được mời anh / chị một ly nước. ☊ (Lektion 95, Nr. 1472) Verzeihung, darf ich Sie kurz stören? ☊ Xin lỗi, tôi có thể làm phiền anh / chị một chút được không? ☊ (Lektion 95, Nr. 1478) Entschuldigung, darf ich hereinkommen? ☊ Xin lỗi, tôi vào được không? ☊ (Lektion 95, Nr. 1479) Können Sie bitte mitkommen? ☊ Anh / Chị có thể đi cùng được không? ☊ (Lektion 95, Nr. 1481) Wie ist das Wetter in Ihrer Heimatstadt gerade? ☊ Thời tiết ở đất nước của anh / chị hiện thế nào? ☊ (Lektion 96, Nr. 1504) Letzte Woche war ich im Theater und habe Romeo und Julia gesehen. ☊ Tuần trước tôi đến rạp hát và xem vở kịch „Romeo và Juliet“. ☊ (Lektion 96, Nr. 1535) 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) Im Sommer war ich in einer sehr interessanten Ausstellung. ☊ Mùa hè trước tôi đã đi xem một cuộc triển lãm rất thú vị. ☊ (Lektion 96, Nr. 1538) Ich würde gerne einen Termin vereinbaren. ☊ Tôi muốn đặt một cuộc hẹn. ☊ (Lektion 97, Nr. 1540) Darf ich Ihnen den 17.11. vorschlagen? ☊ Tôi xin đề xuất ngày 17.11 có được không? ☊ (Lektion 97, Nr. 1545) Passt es Ihnen am Mittwoch um 10 Uhr? ☊ Thứ tư vào lúc 10 giờ với anh / chị có được không? ☊ (Lektion 97, Nr. 1547) Ich freue mich, Sie am Montag zu treffen. ☊ Rất vui được gặp anh / chị vào thứ hai. ☊ (Lektion 97, Nr. 1553) Ich möchte unseren Termin am 16.04. bestätigen. ☊ Tôi muốn xác nhận lại cuộc hẹn của chúng ta vào 16.04. ☊ (Lektion 97, Nr. 1554) Gerne komme ich am Mittwoch um 13 Uhr zu Ihnen. ☊ Tôi rất vui được đến gặp anh / chị vào thứ tư lúc 13 giờ. ☊ (Lektion 97, Nr. 1555) Leider habe ich zu diesem Zeitpunkt schon einen anderen Termin. ☊ Rất tiếc tôi đã có một cuộc hẹn khác vào thời gian đó. ☊ (Lektion 97, Nr. 1556) Können wir das Problem telefonisch besprechen? ☊ Chúng ta có thể bàn về vấn đề đó qua điện thoại được không? ☊ (Lektion 97, Nr. 1557) Können wir unseren Termin am 9.5. bitte verschieben? ☊ Chúng ta có thể lùi cuộc hẹn sang ngày 09.05 được không? ☊ (Lektion 97, Nr. 1558) Wäre es möglich, dass wir uns eine Stunde früher treffen? ☊ Chúng ta có thể gặp nhau sớm hơn một tiếng được không? ☊ (Lektion 97, Nr. 1560) 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) 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) 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 ist ein unverbindlicher Preisvorschlag. ☊ Đây là đề xuất giá không bắt buộc. ☊ (Lektion 98, Nr. 1581) Können Sie uns bitte ein Muster von Artikel 478 in rot schicken? ☊ Anh / Chị có thể gửi cho chúng tôi mẫu màu đỏ của sản phẩm 478 được không? ☊ (Lektion 98, Nr. 1582) Würden Sie uns bitte ein Ansichtsexemplar zuschicken? ☊ Anh / Chị có thể gửi cho chúng tôi một bản mẫu tham khảo được không? ☊ (Lektion 98, Nr. 1584) 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) Dieser Artikel wird erst in zwei Monaten wieder lieferbar sein. ☊ Sản phẩm này sẽ được bán lại sớm nhất là sau hai tháng nữa. ☊ (Lektion 98, Nr. 1591) Leider sind diese Bauteile zur Zeit nicht lieferbar. ☊ Rất tiếc chi tiết / bộ phận này hiện tại không được cung cấp nữa. ☊ (Lektion 98, Nr. 1593) 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) 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) Können Sie das bitte nachprüfen? ☊ Anh / Chị có thể kiểm tra lại thông tin trên được không? ☊ (Lektion 99, Nr. 1609) Kannst du bitte dieses Buch für mich bestellen? ☊ Anh / Chị có thể đặt cho tôi cuốn sách đó được không? ☊ (Lektion 99, Nr. 1611) Kannst du das bitte im Wörterbuch nachschlagen? ☊ Anh / Chị có thể tra lại cái này trong từ điển được không? ☊ (Lektion 99, Nr. 1614) Ich brauche mehr Informationen über die Finanzkrise in Frankreich. ☊ Tôi cần thêm thông tin về cuộc khủng hoảng tài chính tại Pháp. ☊ (Lektion 99, Nr. 1615) Kannst du dazu bitte im Internet recherchieren? ☊ Anh / Chị có thể tìm kiếm thêm thông tin trên mạng được không? ☊ (Lektion 99, Nr. 1616) Können Sie mir mehr Einzelheiten zu diesem Thema erzählen? ☊ Anh / Chị có thể kể chi tiết thêm về đề tài này được không? ☊ (Lektion 99, Nr. 1620) 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) Würden Sie mir einige Fragen zu diesem Thema beantworten? ☊ Anh / Chị có thể vui lòng trả lời vài câu hỏi về đề tài này được không? ☊ (Lektion 99, Nr. 1622) Würden Sie mir ein Interview geben? ☊ Ông / Bà có thể vui lòng trả lời phỏng vấn được không? ☊ (Lektion 99, Nr. 1623) Der Zugang zu dieser Datenbank ist kostenlos. ☊ Ngân hàng dữ liệu này được sử dụng miễn phí. ☊ (Lektion 99, Nr. 1625) Kann ich Einsicht in diese Akten nehmen? ☊ Tôi có thể xem qua dữ liệu này được không? ☊ (Lektion 99, Nr. 1626) Ich habe hier alles Wesentliche zu diesem Thema zusammengefasst. ☊ Tôi đã tóm lược những nội dung chính về vấn đề này ở đây. ☊ (Lektion 99, Nr. 1630) Ich habe keinen Zugang zu diesen Informationen. ☊ Tôi không tiếp cận được với những thông tin đó. ☊ (Lektion 99, Nr. 1636) Leider ist dieses Buch vergriffen und nicht mehr lieferbar. ☊ Rất tiếc cuốn sách trên đã được mua hết và cũng không được cung cấp thêm nữa. ☊ (Lektion 99, Nr. 1637) Ich kann die Datei mit den Informationen nicht öffnen. ☊ Tôi không mở được dữ liệu có những thông tin đó. ☊ (Lektion 99, Nr. 1641) Ich kann keine relevanten Informationen zu diesem Thema finden. ☊ Tôi không tìm được thông tin nào liên quan đến đề tài này. ☊ (Lektion 99, Nr. 1642) Schön, dass Sie heute alle Zeit für diese Besprechung haben. ☊ Tôi rất mừng vì các vị đều có mặt tại cuộc họp này. ☊ (Lektion 100, Nr. 1643) 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) Heute wird es darum gehen, die Strategie für das kommende Geschäftsjahr festzulegen. ☊ Trong buổi họp hôm nay chúng ta sẽ cùng nhau ấn định chiến lược kinh doanh cho năm tới. ☊ (Lektion 100, Nr. 1647) Wer schreibt das Protokoll zu dieser Besprechung? ☊ Hôm nay ai sẽ viết biên bản cuộc họp? ☊ (Lektion 100, Nr. 1650) Kannst du bitte alle Ergebnisse dieser Besprechung mitschreiben und dann an alle Kollegen schicken? ☊ Anh / Chị có thể ghi chép kết quả cuộc họp lại rồi sau đó gửi đến các tất cả các nhân viên được không? ☊ (Lektion 100, Nr. 1651) 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 dieser Tabelle finden Sie die aktuellen Verkaufszahlen für Mai und Juni. ☊ Doanh số bán hàng hiện tại của tháng năm và tháng sáu được thể hiện qua bảng thống kê trên đây. ☊ (Lektion 100, Nr. 1656) Leider können wir uns in diesem Punkt nicht einigen. ☊ Rất tiếc chúng ta không thể nhất trí ở điểm này được. ☊ (Lektion 100, Nr. 1677) 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) Diese Frage verstehe ich nicht. Können Sie mir das bitte erklären? ☊ Tôi không hiểu câu hỏi này. Anh / Chị làm ơn giải thích giúp tôi được không? ☊ (Lektion 101, Nr. 1689) Können Sie das bitte für mich übersetzen? ☊ Anh / Chị có thể dịch hộ tôi cái này được không? ☊ (Lektion 101, Nr. 1691) Kann ich Ihnen die Formulare auch per E-Mail zuschicken? ☊ Tôi có thể gửi ngài bản khai này qua Email được không? ☊ (Lektion 101, Nr. 1698) Dieses Problem muss schnell gelöst werden. ☊ Vấn đề này cần phải được giải quyết nhanh chóng. ☊ (Lektion 102, Nr. 1702) 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 möchte mein Praktikum im Ausland machen. ☊ Tôi muốn làm thực tập ở nước ngoài. ☊ (Lektion 103, Nr. 1737) Ich möchte das Leben in einem anderen Land kennenlernen. ☊ Tôi muốn làm quen với cuộc sống ở một nước khác. ☊ (Lektion 103, Nr. 1738) Mein Pflichtpraktikum würde ich gerne in Ihrem Unternehmen machen. ☊ Tôi rất muốn làm khóa thực tập bắt buộc ở công ty của ông / bà. ☊ (Lektion 103, Nr. 1739) Ich möchte mich über meine beruflichen Möglichkeiten informieren. ☊ Tôi muốn được thu thập thông tin về các cơ hội nghề nghiệp. ☊ (Lektion 103, Nr. 1740) 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) Wenn Sie sich für die Kultur und die Sprache Chinas interessieren, bieten wir Ihnen die Gelegenheit das anzuwenden, was Sie während Ihres Studiums gelernt haben. ☊ Nếu anh / chị có quan tâm đến văn hóa và tiếng Trung Quốc, thì chúng tôi tạo cơ hội cho anh / chị áp dụng các kiến thức mà anh / chị đã học. ☊ (Lektion 103, Nr. 1745) Während des Praktikums habe ich viel Neues gelernt. ☊ Trong thời gian thực tập tôi đã học được nhiều điều mới. ☊ (Lektion 103, Nr. 1755) Ich konnte wichtige und interessante Kontakte knüpfen. ☊ Tôi đã tạo được nhiều mối quan hệ quan trọng và thú vị. ☊ (Lektion 103, Nr. 1756) 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) Es war interessant den Büro-Alltag in einer großen Firma kennenzulernen. ☊ Rất thú vị khi được làm quen với công việc văn phòng hàng ngày trong một công ty lớn. ☊ (Lektion 103, Nr. 1758) In meinem Praktikum in Paris habe ich viel gelernt. Ich kann mich jetzt schnell in neue Bereiche einarbeiten und ich habe gelernt zu recherchieren. ☊ Trong khóa thực tập tại Paris tôi đã học được rất nhiều. Bây giờ tôi có thể quen nhanh công việc ở lĩnh vực mới và cũng đã học được cách tra cứu. ☊ (Lektion 103, Nr. 1760) Leider habe ich nichts Neues gelernt. ☊ Đáng tiếc tôi đã không học được gì mới. ☊ (Lektion 103, Nr. 1762) Ich habe mich unterfordert gefühlt. ☊ Tôi đã có cảm giác không được thử thách. ☊ (Lektion 103, Nr. 1763) Ich habe viel über meinen Traumberuf und auch mich selbst gelernt. ☊ Tôi đã học được thêm nhiều về nghề nghiệp mơ ước và về bản thân. ☊ (Lektion 103, Nr. 1767) Ich habe mich problemlos in den Betrieb im Ausland integrieren können. ☊ Tôi đã có thể hòa nhập một cách nhanh chóng vào các hoạt động của công ty ở nước ngoài. ☊ (Lektion 103, Nr. 1769) 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) Ihre Aufgabe wird die Koordination internationaler Projekte sein. ☊ Công việc của anh / chị là điều phối các dự án quốc tế. ☊ (Lektion 104, Nr. 1780) Sie haben ein gutes Netzwerk in der Branche geknüpft. ☊ Anh / Chị đã tạo được một mạng lưới tốt trong ngành. ☊ (Lektion 104, Nr. 1789) Sie haben mehrjährige Erfahrungen in einem großen Unternehmen gesammelt. ☊ Anh / Chị đã thu thập được kinh nghiệm làm việc lâu năm trong một công ty lớn. ☊ (Lektion 104, Nr. 1790) Wir freuen uns auf Ihre Bewerbung. ☊ Chúng tôi rất vui nhận được đơn xin việc của anh / chị. ☊ (Lektion 104, Nr. 1792) Wir bieten Ihnen eine anspruchsvolle Tätigkeit in einem internationalen Team. ☊ Chúng tôi đưa ra cho anh / chị một công việc có nhiều thách thức trong một môi trường làm việc quốc tế. ☊ (Lektion 104, Nr. 1793) Wir freuen uns auf Ihre aussagekräftige Bewerbung mit Ihren Gehaltsvorstellungen. ☊ Chúng tôi rất vui nhận được đơn xin việc rất ấn tượng với mức lương mong muốn của anh / chị. ☊ (Lektion 104, Nr. 1795) Ich habe vier Jahre im Ausland gearbeitet. ☊ Tôi đã làm việc bốn năm ở nước ngoài. ☊ (Lektion 105, Nr. 1813) In den letzten beiden Jahren habe ich für meine Firma erfolgreich internationale Projekte geleitet. ☊ Trong hai năm vừa qua tôi đã điều hành thành công các dự án quốc tế cho công ty của tôi. ☊ (Lektion 105, Nr. 1817) Über eine Einladung zu einem persönlichen Gespräch würde ich mich sehr freuen. ☊ Tôi rất mong được nhận thư mời đến phỏng vấn của ông / bà. ☊ (Lektion 105, Nr. 1827) Ich habe zwei Jahre im Ausland gelebt. ☊ Tôi đã sống ở nước ngoài hai năm. ☊ (Lektion 106, Nr. 1848) Bis jetzt war ich als Projektmanager für den internationalen Austausch in meiner Firma zuständig. ☊ Cho đến nay với tư cách giám đốc dự án tôi đã chịu trách nhiệm trong các chương trình trao đổi quốc tế của công ty. ☊ (Lektion 106, Nr. 1853) Meine Aufgabe war es den Auftritt meiner Firma auf internationalen Messen zu organisieren. ☊ Công việc của tôi là tổ chức việc tham gia của công ty ở các hội chợ triển lãm quốc tế. ☊ (Lektion 106, Nr. 1854) Ich spreche drei Sprachen. ☊ Tôi nói được ba thứ tiếng. / Tôi nói được ba ngôn ngữ. ☊ (Lektion 106, Nr. 1856) Ich freue mich, Sie kennenzulernen. ☊ Tôi rất vui được làm quen với ông / bà. ☊ (Lektion 107, Nr. 1861) Vielen Dank, dass Sie mir die Gelegenheit zu diesem persönlichen Gespräch geben. ☊ Tôi cám ơn đã có dịp được gặp trực tiếp ông / bà. ☊ (Lektion 107, Nr. 1862) Werden Sie mir die Kosten für die Anreise zum Vorstellungsgespräch ersetzen? ☊ Ông / Bà sẽ thanh toán chi phí đi lại của tôi cho cuộc phỏng vấn này chứ? ☊ (Lektion 107, Nr. 1863) Haben Sie Auslandserfahrung? ☊ Anh / Chị có kinh nghiệm nước ngoài không? ☊ (Lektion 107, Nr. 1868) Was haben Sie während dieses Praktikums gelernt? ☊ Anh / Chị đã học được gì trong khóa thực tập? ☊ (Lektion 107, Nr. 1871) Ich habe vier Jahre für eine Firma in China gearbeitet. ☊ Tôi đã làm việc bốn năm cho một công ty ở Trung Quốc. ☊ (Lektion 107, Nr. 1877) Während des Praktikums habe ich gelernt meine Arbeit gut zu strukturieren und selbständig zu Ende zu bringen. ☊ Trong khóa thực tập tôi đã học được cách tổ chức công việc hiệu quả và tự kết thúc công việc độc lập. ☊ (Lektion 107, Nr. 1879) Was haben Sie an diesem Arbeitsplatz gelernt? ☊ Anh / Chị đã học được gì ở chỗ làm này? ☊ (Lektion 107, Nr. 1893) Ich möchte für ein internationales Unternehmen arbeiten. ☊ Tôi muốn làm việc cho một công ty quốc tế. ☊ (Lektion 107, Nr. 1898) Welche Sprachen sprechen Sie? ☊ Anh / Chị nói được những ngôn ngữ gì? ☊ (Lektion 107, Nr. 1907) Ich habe seit meinem Studium einen internationalen Freundeskreis. ☊ Từ khi học đại học tôi quen nhiều bạn nước ngoài. ☊ (Lektion 107, Nr. 1915) Während ich in China gearbeitet habe, habe ich gelernt jeder Kultur aufgeschlossen zu begegnen. ☊ Khi làm việc ở Trung Quốc, tôi đã học được cách cởi mở đối với mỗi nền văn hóa. ☊ (Lektion 107, Nr. 1916) Ich arbeite seit Jahren mit Kolleginnen und Kollegen aus der ganzen Welt zusammen. ☊ Từ nhiều năm nay tôi làm việc cùng với các đồng nghiệp quốc tế. ☊ (Lektion 107, Nr. 1917) Wie gehen Sie mit Misserfolg um? ☊ Anh / Chị phản ứng thế nào trước thất bại? ☊ (Lektion 108, Nr. 1928) Was sind Ihre Ziele im Privatleben? ☊ Mục tiêu của anh / chị là gì trong cuộc sống riêng? ☊ (Lektion 108, Nr. 1929) Worauf sind Sie in Ihrem Leben besonders stolz? ☊ Trong cuộc sống anh / chị tự hào đặc biệt về cái gì? ☊ (Lektion 108, Nr. 1930) Wie planen Sie Ihr Privatleben in den kommenden Jahren? ☊ Anh / Chị lập kế hoạch cho cuộc sống riêng trong những năm tới thế nào? ☊ (Lektion 108, Nr. 1933) Ja, ich bin ehrgeizig. Mein Ehrgeiz hilft mir meine Ziele zu erreichen. ☊ Vâng, tôi là người có tham vọng. Tham vọng của tôi giúp tôi đạt được mục tiêu. ☊ (Lektion 108, Nr. 1938) Ich bin stolz darauf, dass ich mir mein Studium und meinen Auslandsaufenthalt selbst finanziert habe. ☊ Tôi tự hào về việc đã tự trang trải chi phí cho khóa học đại học và thời gian sống ở nước ngoài của tôi. ☊ (Lektion 108, Nr. 1941) Wo sehen Sie sich in drei Jahren? ☊ Anh / Chị muốn đạt được gì trong ba năm tới? ☊ (Lektion 108, Nr. 1949) Ich habe Ihr Unternehmen auf einer Messe kennengelernt und bin seither sehr daran interessiert für Sie zu arbeiten. ☊ Tôi đã làm quen với công ty của ông / bà ở một hội chợ triển lãm và từ đó tôi rất quan tâm được làm việc cho công ty. ☊ (Lektion 108, Nr. 1954) Meine Gehaltsvorstellung liegt bei 40.000 brutto im Jahr. ☊ Mức lương mong muốn của tôi là 40 000 một năm trước thuế. ☊ (Lektion 108, Nr. 1956) Warum wird diese Position ausgeschrieben? ☊ Vì sao vị trí này cần được tuyển? ☊ (Lektion 108, Nr. 1959) Wie würden Sie Ihre Unternehmenskultur beschreiben? ☊ Ông / Bà có thể miêu tả về văn hóa công ty được không? ☊ (Lektion 108, Nr. 1960) Ich habe Ihnen in der letzten Woche meine Bewerbung zugeschickt und seither noch nichts von Ihnen gehört. ☊ Tuần trước tôi đã gửi đơn xin việc và cho đến giờ vẫn chưa nhận được hồi âm của ông / bà. ☊ (Lektion 109, Nr. 1971) Haben Sie meine Unterlagen erhalten? ☊ Ông / Bà có nhận được hồ sơ của tôi không? ☊ (Lektion 109, Nr. 1972) Ich habe nach meinem Vorstellungsgespräch noch nichts von Ihnen gehört und wollte mich jetzt erkunden, ob noch Fragen offen geblieben sind. ☊ Sau cuộc phỏng vấn tôi chưa nhận được hồi âm của ông / bà và vì vậy tôi muốn hỏi, liệu còn có câu hỏi nào vẫn chưa được trả lời không? ☊ (Lektion 109, Nr. 1973) Wir freuen uns auf die Zusammenarbeit. ☊ Chúng tôi rất vui được làm việc cùng anh / chị. ☊ (Lektion 109, Nr. 1978) Wir möchten gerne mit Ihnen zusammenarbeiten. ☊ Chúng tôi muốn được làm việc cùng anh / chị. ☊ (Lektion 109, Nr. 1979) Pro Jahr haben Sie Anspruch auf 25 Urlaubstage. ☊ Mỗi năm anh / chị được phép có 25 ngày nghỉ. ☊ (Lektion 109, Nr. 1987) Für Ihre berufliche und private Zukunft wünschen wir Ihnen alles Gute. ☊ Chúng tôi chúc anh / chị mọi điều tốt nhất trong sự nghiệp và cuộc sống riêng. ☊ (Lektion 109, Nr. 1991) 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) Ich bin befördert worden: Ich bin jetzt Projektleiter. ☊ Tôi được thăng chức: Hiện nay tôi là giám đốc dự án. ☊ (Lektion 110, Nr. 2010) Meine Firma wird von einem Investor übernommen. ☊ Công ty của tôi được tiếp quản bởi một nhà đầu tư. ☊ (Lektion 110, Nr. 2017) Die Firma wird aufgekauft. ☊ Công ty được mua lại. ☊ (Lektion 110, Nr. 2018) Kannst du bitte diese Unterlagen alphabetisch sortieren? ☊ Anh / Chị có thể sắp xếp tài liệu theo thứ tự chữ cái được không? ☊ (Lektion 111, Nr. 2020) Können Sie das heute noch erledigen, bitte? ☊ Anh / Chị có thể làm việc này hôm nay được không? ☊ (Lektion 111, Nr. 2022) Kannst du bitte diese alten Kartons wegwerfen? ☊ Anh / Chị có thể mang vứt thùng carton cũ này được không? ☊ (Lektion 111, Nr. 2023) Können Sie bitte meinen Rechner konfigurieren? ☊ Anh / Chị có thể cấu hình lại máy tính của tôi được không? ☊ (Lektion 112, Nr. 2037) Wo ist dieser Drucker angeschlossen? ☊ Máy in này được nối ở đâu? ☊ (Lektion 112, Nr. 2038) Die Daten sind auf meiner externen Festplatte gespeichert. ☊ Dữ liệu được ghi vào ổ cứng ngoài. ☊ (Lektion 112, Nr. 2043) Wo ist die Datenbank mit den Kundenkontakten abgespeichert? ☊ Ngân hàng dữ liệu địa chỉ khách hàng được ghi ở đâu? ☊ (Lektion 112, Nr. 2047) Ich kann diese Datei nicht öffnen. ☊ Tôi không mở được file này. ☊ (Lektion 113, Nr. 2058) Die Datei ist beschädigt und kann nicht geöffnet werden. ☊ File bị hỏng và không thể mở được. ☊ (Lektion 113, Nr. 2073) Sind alle Kabel richtig eingesteckt? ☊ Tất cả các cáp được cắm đúng chứ? ☊ (Lektion 113, Nr. 2075) Die Festplatte muss neu konfiguriert werden. ☊ Ổ cứng phải được cấu hình lại. ☊ (Lektion 113, Nr. 2077) 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) Zunächst möchte ich mich kurz vorstellen. ☊ Trước tiên tôi xin tự giới thiệu. ☊ (Lektion 114, Nr. 2085) 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 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) 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) 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) Die Auswertung der Daten hat gezeigt, dass wir im Wettbewerb gegen die Konkurrenz verlieren könnten. ☊ Quá trình phân tích đánh giá số liệu cho thấy rằng chúng ta có thể sẽ bị thua trong cuộc cạnh tranh với các đối thủ. ☊ (Lektion 114, Nr. 2105) 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) Diese Ergebnisse sind wissenschaftlich abgesichert. ☊ Những kết quả này đã được kiểm chứng một cách khoa học. ☊ (Lektion 114, Nr. 2113) Ich freue mich jetzt auf Ihre Fragen. ☊ Bây giờ tôi rất vui được nhận các câu hỏi của quý vị. ☊ (Lektion 114, Nr. 2118) Ich habe den roten Faden verloren. ☊ Tôi không nắm được ý chính (của bài diễn thuyết). ☊ (Lektion 114, Nr. 2123) Darf ich Sie kurz unterbrechen? ☊ Tôi xin phép được cắt ngang lời anh / chị / ông / bà? ☊ (Lektion 114, Nr. 2124) Können Sie das bitte an einem Beispiel erklären? ☊ Anh / Chị / Ông / Bà có thể làm ơn giải thích điều đó với một ví dụ cụ thể được không? ☊ (Lektion 114, Nr. 2128) Das ist ein Nachteil. ☊ Đó chính là một nhược điểm / hạn chế. ☊ (Lektion 115, Nr. 2146) Können Sie das bitte genauer erklären? ☊ Anh / Chị / Ông / Bà làm ơn có thể giải thích kỹ hơn được không? ☊ (Lektion 115, Nr. 2165) Das gehört nicht zum Thema. ☊ Điều đó không thuộc về chủ đề này. ☊ (Lektion 115, Nr. 2166) Ich bin dafür zuständig die Software zu testen, bevor sie an den Kunden ausgeliefert wird. ☊ Tôi chịu trách nhiệm việc chạy thử phần mềm, trước khi nó được giao cho khách hành. ☊ (Lektion 116, Nr. 2172) Das Projekt ist genehmigt. ☊ Dự án đã được phê duyệt. ☊ (Lektion 116, Nr. 2174) Dieses Projekt hat oberste Priorität. ☊ Dự án này được ưu tiên hàng đầu. ☊ (Lektion 116, Nr. 2184) Was wollen wir erreichen? ☊ Chúng ta muốn đạt được điều gì? ☊ (Lektion 116, Nr. 2186) Bis wann muss diese Aufgabe erledigt sein? ☊ Đến khi nào thì phần việc này phải được hoàn thành? ☊ (Lektion 116, Nr. 2187) Können Sie mir das bitte nochmal erklären? ☊ Anh / Chị / Ông / Bà có thể giải thích cho tôi một lần nữa được không? ☊ (Lektion 116, Nr. 2189) Kannst du dich bitte darum kümmern? ☊ Anh / Chị có thể giải quyết việc này được không? ☊ (Lektion 116, Nr. 2195) Diese Informationen dürfen nicht in die falschen Hände geraten. ☊ Những thông tin này không được phép lọt vào tay những người không liên quan. ☊ (Lektion 117, Nr. 2204) 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) Dieses Problem muss noch gelöst werden. ☊ Vấn đề này phải được giải quyết. ☊ (Lektion 117, Nr. 2218) Dieser Teil des Projektes muss bis Montag fertig sein! ☊ Phần này của dự án phải được hoàn thành đến thứ hai. ☊ (Lektion 117, Nr. 2220) Das ist eine ungenaue Arbeit - das kann ich nicht akzeptieren. ☊ Đây là một công việc không chuẩn xác, tôi không thể chấp nhận điều này được. ☊ (Lektion 117, Nr. 2232) Kann ich Ihnen etwas zeigen? ☊ Tôi có thể chỉ cho quý khách cái này được không? ☊ (Lektion 118, Nr. 2241) Dieses Produkt wird immer wieder gerne gekauft. ☊ Sản phẩm này luôn được tiêu thụ nhanh chóng. ☊ (Lektion 118, Nr. 2254) Dieses Produkt wird nur in einer begrenzten Anzahl hergestellt. ☊ Sản phẩm này được sản xuất với số lượng có hạn. ☊ (Lektion 118, Nr. 2258) Dieses Programm ist vollkommen überarbeitet. ☊ Chương trình này đã được sửa đổi lại hoàn toàn. ☊ (Lektion 118, Nr. 2267) 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) Da kann Ihnen mein Kollege helfen. ☊ Đồng nghiệp của tôi có thể giúp quý khách điều này được. ☊ (Lektion 119, Nr. 2288) Kann ich mein Ticket online bestellen? ☊ Tôi có thể đặt vé trên Internet được không? ☊ (Lektion 120, Nr. 2301) 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) Was kostet die Miete für einen komplett eingerichteten Messestand mit 15 qm²? ☊ Tiền thuê một gian trưng bày 15 mét vuông được trang trí hoàn chỉnh là bao nhiêu? ☊ (Lektion 120, Nr. 2308) Hier müssen noch Kabel verlegt werden. ☊ Ở đây cần phải được lắp dây. ☊ (Lektion 120, Nr. 2309) Wo findet die Pressekonferenz der Firma MEGA-TRON statt? ☊ Buổi họp báo của công ty MEGA-TRON được diễn ra ở đâu? ☊ (Lektion 120, Nr. 2317) Können Sie mir bitte helfen? ☊ Anh / Chị / Ông / Bà có thể giúp tôi được không? ☊ (Lektion 120, Nr. 2319) Wie komme ich zum Parkplatz? ☊ Làm sao để đến được bãi đỗ xe? ☊ (Lektion 120, Nr. 2322) Darf ich Ihnen etwas zeigen? ☊ Tôi có thể chỉ cho quý khách xem cái này được không? ☊ (Lektion 121, Nr. 2329) 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) Darf ich das ausprobieren? ☊ Tôi có thể dùng thử được không? ☊ (Lektion 121, Nr. 2338) Darf ich die Preisliste sehen? ☊ Tôi có thể xem bảng giá được không? ☊ (Lektion 121, Nr. 2341) Würden Sie mir Ihr neues Produkt zeigen? ☊ Anh / Chị / Ông / Bà có thể giới thiệu về sản phẩm mới này được không? ☊ (Lektion 121, Nr. 2342) 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) Meine Firma möchte diese Tagung gerne als Sponsor unterstützen. ☊ Công ty của tôi rất muốn tài trợ cho cuộc hội thảo này. ☊ (Lektion 122, Nr. 2358) Treffen wir uns auf der Konferenz im Mai? ☊ Chúng ta sẽ gặp nhau tại cuộc hội thảo vào tháng năm phải không? ☊ (Lektion 122, Nr. 2363) 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) Ich möchte einen Beitrag zu dieser Konferenz einreichen. ☊ Tôi muốn gửi một bài tham gia cho cuộc hội thảo này. ☊ (Lektion 122, Nr. 2367) Schön, Sie wiederzusehen. ☊ Rất vui được gặp lại anh / chị / ông / bà /quý vị. ☊ (Lektion 122, Nr. 2372) Bitte organisieren Sie meine An- und Abreise für die Konferenz in Warschau. ☊ Xin hãy lên kế hoạch đi lại của tôi cho cuộc hội nghị ở Warsaw. ☊ (Lektion 123, Nr. 2375) Können Sie mir bitte 500 Euro in Dollar wechseln? ☊ Anh / Chị có thể đổi cho tôi 500 Euro sang Dollar được không? ☊ (Lektion 123, Nr. 2377) Können Sie einen Dolmetscher suchen, der mich begleiten kann? ☊ Anh / Chị có thể tìm một thông dịch viên đi cùng tôi được không? ☊ (Lektion 123, Nr. 2379) Für die Reise nach China brauche ich ein Visum. ☊ Tôi cần có thị thực cho chuyến đi sang Trung Quốc. ☊ (Lektion 123, Nr. 2380) Die nächste Woche bin ich geschäftlich im Ausland. ☊ Tuần tới tôi đi công tác ở nước ngoài. ☊ (Lektion 123, Nr. 2381) Können Sie diese Unterlagen bitte an meine Firma in Deutschland faxen? ☊ Anh / Chị có thể fax tài liệu này sang công ty của tôi ở Đức được không? ☊ (Lektion 123, Nr. 2393) Können Sie bitte meinen Rückflug umbuchen. ☊ Anh / Chị có thể đổi chuyến bay về cho tôi được không? ☊ (Lektion 123, Nr. 2398) Können Sie mir bitte ein Taxi rufen? ☊ Anh / Chị có thể gọi cho tôi một xe taxi được không? ☊ (Lektion 123, Nr. 2399) Ich würde diese Sache gerne bei einem Geschäftsessen besprechen. ☊ Tôi rất vui lòng được bàn luận thêm về điều này tại bữa ăn. ☊ (Lektion 124, Nr. 2410) Wir haben einen Tisch reserviert. ☊ Chúng tôi đã đặt trước một bàn. ☊ (Lektion 124, Nr. 2416) Ich hätte gerne ein Glas Wasser. ☊ Tôi muốn một cốc nước. ☊ (Lektion 124, Nr. 2429) Darf ich Ihnen etwas empfehlen? ☊ Tôi có thể giới thiệu một số món ăn được không? ☊ (Lektion 124, Nr. 2432) Können Sie mir etwas empfehlen? ☊ Anh / Chị / Ông / Bà có thể giới thiệu cho tôi một số món được không? ☊ (Lektion 124, Nr. 2433) Ich möchte das hier probieren. ☊ Tôi muốn được ăn thử món này. ☊ (Lektion 124, Nr. 2442) Normalerweise beschwere ich mich nicht, aber in diesem Fall muss ich. ☊ Bình thường tôi không bao giờ khiếu nại, nhưng trong trường hợp này tôi bắt buộc phải làm. ☊ (Lektion 125, Nr. 2465) Das Produkt ist zerkratzt. ☊ Sản phẩm bị xước. ☊ (Lektion 125, Nr. 2473) Das Produkt wurde in der falschen Farbe geliefert. ☊ Sản phẩm được chuyển đến không đúng màu. ☊ (Lektion 125, Nr. 2475) Das Produkt ist nicht wasserdicht. ☊ Sản phẩm bị thấm nước. ☊ (Lektion 125, Nr. 2476) Das Produkt war schlecht verpackt. ☊ Sản phẩm được đóng gói không cẩn thận. ☊ (Lektion 125, Nr. 2477) 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) Die Qualität der Produkte entspricht nicht unseren Erwartungen. ☊ Chất lượng của sản phẩm không được như chúng tôi mong đợi. ☊ (Lektion 125, Nr. 2482) Wir haben die Lieferung bis heute nicht erhalten. ☊ Cho đến hôm nay chúng tôi vẫn chưa nhận được hàng. ☊ (Lektion 125, Nr. 2487) Welche Teile sind zerkratzt? ☊ Phần nào bị xước? ☊ (Lektion 125, Nr. 2506) Reduzierte Ware ist vom Umtausch ausgeschlossen. ☊ Hàng giảm giá không đổi lại được. ☊ (Lektion 125, Nr. 2508) Ich kann Ihre Reklamation leider nicht annehmen. ☊ Tôi rất tiếc không thể tiếp nhận khiếu nại được. ☊ (Lektion 125, Nr. 2510) 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) 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) 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) 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) 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) Ist es möglich die Rechnung in monatlichen Raten zu bezahlen? ☊ Chúng tôi có thể thanh toán hóa đơn này bằng việc trả góp hàng tháng được không? ☊ (Lektion 126, Nr. 2555) Können wir uns auf eine Teilzahlung einigen? ☊ Chúng ta có thể thống nhất về việc trả góp được không? ☊ (Lektion 126, Nr. 2556) accept sb: It may take years to be completely accepted by the local community. ☊ accept ☊
accept sb into sth: She had never been accepted into what was essentially a man's world. ☊ accept ☊
accept that...: I accept that this will not be popular. ☊ accept ☊
it is accepted that...: It is generally accepted that people are motivated by success. ☊ accept ☊
it is accepted to be, have, etc. sth: The workforce is generally accepted to have the best conditions in Europe. ☊ accept ☊
Everything about the child's adoption was against accepted practice. ☊ accept ☊
accept sth for sth: My article has been accepted for publication. ☊ accept ☊
accept sth from sb: He is charged with accepting bribes from a firm of suppliers. ☊ accept ☊
Children must learn socially acceptable behaviour. ☊ acceptable ☊
Air pollution in the city had reached four times the acceptable levels. ☊ acceptable ☊
acceptable to sb: We want a political solution that is acceptable to all parties. ☊ acceptable ☊
The food was acceptable, but no more. ☊ acceptable ☊
The police gained access through a broken window. ☊ access ☊
Disabled visitors are welcome; there is good wheelchair access to most facilities. ☊ access ☊
Many divorced fathers only have access to their children at weekends (= they are allowed by law to see them only at weekends). ☊ access ☊
Take out accident insurance before you go on your trip. ☊ accident ☊
I didn't think our meeting was accidental—he must have known I would be there. ☊ accidental ☊
rented/temporary/furnished accommodation ☊ accommodation ☊
Hotel accommodation is included in the price of your holiday. ☊ accommodation ☊
The text is accompanied by a series of stunning photographs. ☊ accompany ☊
The work was done according to her instructions. ☊ according to ☊
The salary will be fixed according to qualifications and experience. ☊ according to ☊
to keep the accounts up to date ☊ account ☊
He was unable to account for the error. ☊ account for sth ☊
Accurate records must be kept. ☊ accurate ☊
The police are trying to obtain a more accurate picture of crime levels. ☊ accurate ☊
She accused him of lying. ☊ accuse ☊
The government was accused of incompetence. ☊ accuse ☊
They stand accused of crimes against humanity. ☊ accuse ☊
They could not achieve their target of less than 3% inflation. ☊ achieve ☊
acknowledge sb/sth: The country acknowledged his claim to the throne. ☊ acknowledge ☊
acknowledge sb/sth as sth: He is widely acknowledged as the best player in the world. ☊ acknowledge ☊
acknowledge sb/sth to be, have, etc. sth: He is widely acknowledged to be the best player in the world. ☊ acknowledge ☊
a generally acknowledged fact ☊ acknowledge ☊
acknowledge sth to be, have, etc. sth: It is generally acknowledged to be true. ☊ acknowledge ☊
She has acquired a good knowledge of English. ☊ acquire ☊
How long will it take to acquire the necessary skills? ☊ acquire ☊
He has acquired a reputation for dishonesty. ☊ acquire ☊
I have recently acquired a taste for olives. ☊ acquire ☊
How did the gallery come to acquire so many Picassos? ☊ acquire ☊
I've suddenly acquired a stepbrother. ☊ acquire ☊
an Act of Congress ☊ act ☊
A Committee on Safety of Medicines was set up under the Act. ☊ act ☊
The play was well acted. ☊ act ☊
The girl's life was saved because the doctors acted so promptly. ☊ act ☊
A libel action is being brought against the magazine that published the article. ☊ action ☊
The new plan for traffic control is being put into action on an experimental basis. ☊ into action ☊
She takes an active part in school life. ☊ active ☊
They took active steps to prevent the spread of the disease. ☊ active ☊
Before our modern age, people had a more physical and active lifestyle. ☊ active ☊
Your proposal is being actively considered. ☊ actively ☊
Actually, it would be much more sensible to do it later. ☊ actually ☊
Actually, I'm busy at the moment—can I call you back? ☊ actually ☊
adapt sth: These styles can be adapted to suit individual tastes. ☊ adapt ☊
adapt sth for sth: Most of these tools have been specially adapted for use by disabled people. ☊ adapt ☊
The organisms were forced to adapt in order to survive. ☊ adapt ☊
Three of her novels have been adapted for television. ☊ adapt ☊
The juice contains no added sugar. ☊ add ☊
add sth to sth: A new wing was added to the building. ☊ add ☊
Chlorine is added to the water to kill bacteria. ☊ add ☊
add A and B together: If you add all these amounts together you get a huge figure. ☊ add ☊
add sth (to sth): I have nothing to add to my earlier statement. ☊ add ☊
A service charge of 15% was added on to the bill. ☊ add sth on (to sth) ☊
Pasta's basic ingredients are flour and water, sometimes with the addition of eggs or oil. ☊ addition ☊
address sth: The letter was correctly addressed, but delivered to the wrong house. ☊ address ☊
an adequate supply of hot water ☊ adequate ☊
The room was small but adequate. ☊ adequate ☊
Are you adequately insured? ☊ adequately ☊
adjust yourself to sth: You'll quickly adjust yourself to student life. ☊ adjust ☊
admire sb/sth for sth: The school is widely admired for its excellent teaching. ☊ admire ☊
I've just been admiring your new car. ☊ admire ☊
admit sb/sth to/into sth: You will not be admitted to the theatre after the performance has started. ☊ admit ☊
admit to sth: He refused to admit to the other charges. ☊ admit ☊
be admitted that...: It was generally admitted that the government had acted too quickly. ☊ admit ☊
be admitted to be, have, etc. sth: The appointment is now generally admitted to have been a mistake. ☊ admit ☊
The council is expected to adopt the new policy at its next meeting. ☊ adopt ☊
She was forced to have her baby adopted. ☊ adopt ☊
preparing young people for adult life ☊ adult ☊
We feared that an advance on the capital would soon follow. ☊ advance ☊
a week/month/year in advance ☊ in advance (of sth) ☊
The rent is due one month in advance. ☊ in advance (of sth) ☊
It's cheaper if you book the tickets in advance. ☊ in advance (of sth) ☊
People were evacuated from the coastal regions in advance of the hurricane. ☊ in advance (of sth) ☊
advance sth: This research has done much to advance our understanding of language learning. ☊ advance ☊
The troops were finally given the order to advance. ☊ advance ☊
You will be at an advantage (= have an advantage) in the interview if you have thought about the questions in advance. ☊ advantage ☊
advantage over sb: Being tall gave him an advantage over the other players. ☊ advantage ☊
One advantage of/One of the advantages of living in the country is the fresh air. ☊ advantage ☊
Each of these systems has its advantages and disadvantages. ☊ advantage ☊
her adventures travelling in Africa ☊ adventure ☊
When you're a child, life is one big adventure. ☊ adventure ☊
Popper described science as the greatest adventure in the world. ☊ adventure ☊
I set out across the country looking for adventure. ☊ adventure ☊
advertise sth (as sth): The cruise was advertised as the 'journey of a lifetime'. ☊ advertise ☊
I bought the camera and case as advertised in the catalogue. ☊ advertise ☊
Cigarette advertising has been banned. ☊ advertising ☊
Ask your teacher 's advice / Ask your teacher for advice on how to prepare for the exam. ☊ advice ☊
We were advised to seek legal advice. ☊ advice ☊
advise doing sth: I'd advise buying your tickets well in advance if you want to travel in August. ☊ advise ☊
advise (sb) what, which, whether, etc...: The pharmacist will advise which medicines are safe to take. ☊ advise ☊
She wanted to put her affairs in order before she died. ☊ affair ☊
The debate was a pretty disappointing affair. ☊ affair ☊
world/international/business affairs ☊ affair ☊
an expert on foreign affairs (= political events in other countries) ☊ affair ☊
affairs of state ☊ affair ☊
The south of the country was worst affected by the drought. ☊ affect ☊
She was held in deep affection by all her students. ☊ affection ☊
afford sth: Can we afford a new car? ☊ afford ☊
afford to do sth: We can't afford to go abroad this summer. ☊ afford ☊
After you (= Please go first). ☊ after ☊
It was pleasantly cool in the house after the sticky heat outside. ☊ after ☊
Are you ready for this afternoon's meeting? ☊ afternoon ☊
Could you say it again, please? ☊ again ☊
Once again (= as had happened several times before), the train was late. ☊ again ☊
He was glad to be home again. ☊ again ☊
the fight against terrorism ☊ against ☊
She was forced to marry against her will. ☊ against ☊
It's been an age since we've seen them. ☊ age ☊
international aid agencies caring for refugees ☊ agency ☊
If you're going to rent out your house while you're abroad, you'll need someone to act as your agent here. ☊ agent ☊
two weeks/months/years ago ☊ ago ☊
The letter came a few days ago. ☊ ago ☊
She was here just a minute ago. ☊ ago ☊
It was on TV not (so) long ago. ☊ ago ☊
He stopped working some time ago (= quite a long time ago). ☊ ago ☊
They're getting married? It's not that long ago (= it's only a short time ago) that they met! ☊ ago ☊
be agreed (on/about sth): Are we all agreed on this? ☊ agree ☊
be agreed (that...): It was agreed (that) we should hold another meeting. ☊ agree ☊
an international peace agreement ☊ agreement ☊
The agreement (= the document recording the agreement) was signed during a meeting at the UN. ☊ agreement ☊
agreement between A and B: An agreement was finally reached between management and employees. ☊ agreement ☊
The two sides failed to reach agreement. ☊ agreement ☊
You'll have to get your parents' agreement if you want to go on the trip. ☊ agreement ☊
I'll run ahead and warn them. ☊ ahead ☊
The road ahead was blocked. ☊ ahead ☊
We've got a lot of hard work ahead. ☊ ahead ☊
He was looking straight ahead (= straight forward, in front of him). ☊ ahead ☊
The party was planned weeks ahead. ☊ ahead ☊
Our team was ahead by six points. ☊ ahead ☊
An extra £10 million in foreign aid has been promised. ☊ aid ☊
She stands accused of aiding and abetting the crime. ☊ aid and abet ☊
Bob's one aim in life is to earn a lot of money. ☊ aim ☊
Teamwork is required in order to achieve these aims. ☊ aim ☊
He has always aimed high (= tried to achieve a lot). ☊ aim ☊
The temple was clearly visible from the air. ☊ air ☊
A surprise air attack (= from aircraft) was launched at night. ☊ air ☊
By the time the alarm was raised the intruders had escaped. ☊ alarm ☊
She was alarmed at the prospect of travelling alone. ☊ alarmed ☊
All this mail must be answered. ☊ all ☊
Not all of them were invited. ☊ all ☊
Italy joined the war on the Allied side in 1915. ☊ allied ☊
He is not allowed to stay out late. ☊ allow ☊
They shouldn't be allowed to get away with it. ☊ allow ☊
allow yourself to do sth: She won't allow herself to be dictated to. ☊ allow ☊
allow sth: Smoking is not allowed in the hall. ☊ allow ☊
We do not allow smoking in the hall. ☊ allow ☊
You're allowed an hour to complete the test. ☊ allow ☊
I'm not allowed visitors. ☊ allow ☊
allow sb/sth + adv./prep.: The prisoners are allowed out of their cells for two hours a day. ☊ allow ☊
You won't be allowed up (= out of bed) for several days. ☊ allow ☊
All these factors must be allowed for. ☊ allow for sb/sth ☊
Are you getting along all right in your new job? ☊ all right ☊
We've got to get up early, all right? ☊ all right ☊
'Can you do it?' 'Oh, all right.' ☊ all right ☊
She's asked to be left alone but the press photographers follow her everywhere. ☊ leave/let sb alone ☊
I've told you before—leave my things alone! ☊ leave/let sth alone ☊
Houses had been built along both sides of the river. ☊ along ☊
Much of the land alongside the river is below sea level. ☊ alongside ☊
The books should be ordered alphabetically by subject. ☊ alphabetically ☊
rubella, also known as German measles ☊ also ☊
You can be paid in cash weekly or by cheque monthly; those are the two alternatives. ☊ alternative ☊
alternative energy (= electricity or power that is produced using the energy from the sun, wind, water, etc.) ☊ alternative ☊
Although small, the kitchen is well designed. ☊ although ☊
amaze sb: Just the size of the place amazed her. ☊ amaze ☊
it amazes sb that.../to see, find, learn, etc.: It amazed her that he could be so calm at such a time. ☊ amaze ☊
amazed at sb/sth: I was amazed at her knowledge of French literature. ☊ amazed ☊
amazed by sb/sth: We were amazed by his generosity. ☊ amazed ☊
ambition of being/doing sth: She never achieved her ambition of becoming a famous writer. ☊ ambition ☊
Discuss it among yourselves (= with each other) first. ☊ among ☊
You will receive a bill for the full amount. ☊ amount ☊
Small amounts will be paid in cash. ☊ amount ☊
We've had an enormous amount of help from people. ☊ amount ☊
The server is designed to store huge amounts of data. ☊ amount ☊
His earnings are said to amount to £300 000 per annum. ☊ amount to sth ☊
amuse sb: My funny drawings amused the kids. ☊ amuse ☊
Playing with water can keep children amused for hours. ☊ keep sb amused ☊
The first step is to define and analyse the problem. ☊ analyse ☊
At the meeting they presented a detailed analysis of twelve schools in a London borough. ☊ analysis ☊
The blood samples are sent to the laboratory for analysis. ☊ analysis ☊
You can ask for a chemical analysis of your tap water. ☊ analysis ☊
She came in and took her coat off. ☊ and ☊
anger at sb/sth: He was filled with anger at the way he had been treated. ☊ anger ☊
The photo was taken from an unusual angle. ☊ angle ☊
the animal kingdom ☊ animal ☊
This product has not been tested on animals. ☊ animal ☊
We found ourselves ankle-deep in water (= the water came up to our ankles). ☊ ankle ☊
announce sth: They haven't formally announced their engagement yet. ☊ announce ☊
it is announced that...: It was announced that new speed restrictions would be introduced. ☊ announce ☊
announce sth: Has our flight been announced yet? ☊ announce ☊
The winners will be announced in reverse order. ☊ announce ☊
+ speech: 'I've given up smoking,' she announced. ☊ announce ☊
announce that...: She announced that she'd given up smoking. ☊ announce ☊
annoy sb to do sth: It annoys me to see him getting ahead of me. ☊ annoy ☊
I bet she was annoyed at having to write it out again. ☊ annoyed ☊
an annual meeting/event/report ☊ annual ☊
The exhibition is held annually. ☊ annually ☊
I got another of those calls yesterday. ☊ another ☊
She had no answer to the accusations. ☊ answer ☊
The sender of the first correct answer to be drawn will receive £100. ☊ answer ☊
My prayers have been answered (= I have got what I wanted). ☊ answer ☊
He refused to answer the charges against him. ☊ answer ☊
We are grateful to all those people who answered our call for help with fund-raising. ☊ answer ☊
The eagerly anticipated movie will be released next month. ☊ anticipate ☊
it is anticipated that...: It is anticipated that inflation will stabilize at 3%. ☊ anticipate ☊
anxious (about sth): He seemed anxious about the meeting. ☊ anxious ☊
anxious to do sth: She was anxious to finish school and get a job. ☊ anxious ☊
She wasn't anybody before she got that job. ☊ anybody ☊
The exercises are so simple that almost anyone can do them. ☊ anyone ☊
The water was cold but I took a shower anyway. ☊ anyway ☊
He's never been anywhere outside Britain. ☊ anywhere ☊
The two sides in the talks are still a long way apart (= are far from reaching an agreement). ☊ apart ☊
The whole thing just came apart in my hands. ☊ apart ☊
Their devotion was apparent. ☊ apparent ☊
He said he would appeal after being found guilty on four counts of murder. ☊ appeal ☊
+ adj.: She didn't appear at all surprised at the news. ☊ appear ☊
He gave every appearance of (= seemed very much to be) enjoying himself. ☊ appearance ☊
apply sth to sb/sth: The word 'unexciting' could never be applied to her novels. ☊ apply ☊
The glue should be applied to both surfaces. ☊ apply ☊
apply sth to sth: The new technology was applied to farming. ☊ apply ☊
appoint sb to sth: She has recently been appointed to the committee. ☊ appoint ☊
appoint sb to do sth: A lawyer was appointed to represent the child. ☊ appoint ☊
to make/keep an appointment ☊ appointment ☊
Viewing is by appointment only (= only at a time that has been arranged in advance). ☊ appointment ☊
appointment with sb: an appointment with my lawyer ☊ appointment ☊
appointment for sth: an appointment for a blood test ☊ appointment ☊
appointment for sb to do sth: She made an appointment for her son to see the doctor. ☊ appointment ☊
her recent appointment to the post ☊ appointment ☊
You can't really appreciate foreign literature in translation. ☊ appreciate ☊
His talents are not fully appreciated in that company. ☊ appreciate ☊
Your support is greatly appreciated. ☊ appreciate ☊
appreciate doing sth: I don't appreciate being treated like a second-class citizen. ☊ appreciate ☊
approach sb: We have been approached by a number of companies that are interested in our product. ☊ approach ☊
Now that the problem has been identified, appropriate action can be taken. ☊ appropriate ☊
appropriate to sth: The book was written in a style appropriate to the age of the children. ☊ appropriate ☊
He was accused of appropriating club funds. ☊ appropriate ☊
Five million dollars have been appropriated for research into the disease. ☊ appropriate ☊
She desperately wanted to win her father's approval. ☊ approval ☊
The plan will be submitted to the committee for official approval. ☊ approval ☊
Senior management have given their seal of approval (= formal approval) to the plans. ☊ approval ☊
The proposal is subject to approval by the shareholders (= they need to agree to it). ☊ approval ☊
approval (for sth) (from sb): They required/received approval for the proposal from the shareholders. ☊ approval ☊
The course is approved by the Department for Education. ☊ approve ☊
an approximate number/total/cost ☊ approximate ☊
approximate sth: The animals were reared in conditions which approximated the wild as closely as possible. ☊ approximate ☊
She was born in April. ☊ April ☊
The meeting is on the fifth of April/April the fifth. ☊ April ☊
The meeting is on April fifth. ☊ April ☊
last April's election ☊ April ☊
a well-argued article ☊ argue ☊
It could be argued that laws are made by and for men. ☊ argue ☊
After some heated argument a decision was finally taken. ☊ argument ☊
A new crisis has arisen. ☊ arise ☊
Children should be disciplined when the need arises (= when it is necessary). ☊ arise ☊
He walked in with a tall blonde on his arm (= next to him and holding his arm). ☊ arm ☊
The country was arming against the enemy. ☊ arm ☊
She had armed herself for the meeting with all the latest statistics. ☊ arm ☊
an international armed conflict (= a war) ☊ armed ☊
Guerrillas have pledged to intensify the armed struggle against the new government. ☊ armed ☊
Police were heavily armed. ☊ armed ☊
He was armed with a rifle. ☊ armed ☊
arms and ammunition ☊ arms ☊
We were all running around trying to get ready in time. ☊ around ☊
Digital television has been around for some time now. ☊ around ☊
The house is built around a central courtyard. ☊ around ☊
arrange sth: The party was arranged quickly. ☊ arrange ☊
Can I arrange an appointment for Monday? ☊ arrange ☊
The books are arranged alphabetically by author. ☊ arrange ☊
arrangement for sth: I'll make arrangements for you to be met at the airport. ☊ arrangement ☊
She's happy with her unusual living arrangements. ☊ arrangement ☊
There are special arrangements for people working overseas. ☊ arrangement ☊
arrangement with sb (to do sth): You can cash cheques here by prior arrangement with the bank. ☊ arrangement ☊
Opposition leaders were put under house arrest (= not allowed to leave their houses). ☊ arrest ☊
Guests receive dinner on/upon arrival at the hotel. ☊ arrival ☊
By the time I arrived on the scene, it was all over. ☊ arrive ☊
The baby arrived (= was born) early. ☊ arrive ☊
to arrive at an agreement/a decision/a conclusion ☊ arrive at sth ☊
Article 10 of the European Convention guarantees free speech. ☊ article ☊
A job interview is a very artificial situation. ☊ artificial ☊
an exhibition of work by contemporary British artists ☊ artist ☊
an artistic temperament (= behaviour thought to be typical of artists, musicians, etc.) ☊ artistic ☊
The bomb was disguised as a package. ☊ as ☊
He doesn't earn as much as me. ☊ as ☊
He doesn't earn as much as I do. ☊ as ☊
As she grew older she gained in confidence. ☊ as ☊
As for food for the party, that's all being taken care of. ☊ as for sb/sth ☊
ashamed to be sth: The football riots made me ashamed to be English. ☊ ashamed ☊
You act as if you're ashamed to be seen with me. ☊ ashamed ☊
All our protests were brushed aside (= ignored). ☊ aside ☊
Aside from a few scratches, I'm OK. ☊ aside from ☊
ask sb to do sth: All the students were asked to complete a questionnaire. ☊ ask ☊
ask that...: She asked that she be kept informed of developments. ☊ ask ☊
She asked that she should be kept informed. ☊ ask ☊
I often get asked that! ☊ ask ☊
I was asked if/whether I could drive. ☊ ask ☊
The book aims to cover all aspects of city life. ☊ aspect ☊
the most important aspect of the debate ☊ aspect ☊
The play was directed by Mike Johnson, assisted by Sharon Gale. ☊ assist ☊
assist sb in/with sth: Two men are assisting the police with their enquiries (= are being questioned by the police). ☊ assist ☊
Can I be of any assistance? ☊ assistance ☊
Most people immediately associate addictions with drugs, alcohol and cigarettes. ☊ associate ☊
He no longer wished to be associated with the party's policy on education. ☊ associated ☊
Do you belong to any professional or trade associations? ☊ association ☊
The book was published in association with (= together with) English Heritage. ☊ association ☊
a proven association between passive smoking and cancer ☊ association ☊
She would, he assumed, be home at the usual time. ☊ assume ☊
it is assumed (that)...: It is generally assumed that stress is caused by too much work. ☊ assume ☊
We were assured that everything possible was being done. ☊ assure ☊
The country is now at war. ☊ at ☊
Two atoms of hydrogen combine with one atom of oxygen to form a molecule of water. ☊ atom ☊
attach sth to sth: Attach the coupon to the front of your letter. ☊ attach ☊
The research unit is attached to the university. ☊ attached ☊
Germany's attack has been weakened by the loss of some key players through injury. ☊ attack ☊
a sustained attack on the Arsenal goal ☊ attack ☊
an attack of nerves ☊ attack ☊
an acute attack of food poisoning ☊ attack ☊
a panic attack ☊ attack ☊
an attack of the giggles ☊ attack ☊
to launch an all-out attack on poverty/unemployment ☊ attack ☊
a scathing attack on the government's policies ☊ attack ☊
to launch/make/mount an attack ☊ attack ☊
a series of racist attacks ☊ attack ☊
A child is recovering in hospital after a serious attack by a stray dog. ☊ attack ☊
attempt to do sth: Two factories were closed in an attempt to cut costs. ☊ attempt ☊
Someone has made an attempt on the President's life. ☊ attempt ☊
She was in need of medical attention. ☊ attention ☊
The roof needs attention (= needs to be repaired). ☊ attention ☊
It has come to my attention (= I have been informed) that... ☊ attention ☊
attract sb: I had always been attracted by the idea of working abroad. ☊ attract ☊
attract sb to sb/sth: What first attracted me to her was her sense of humour. ☊ attract ☊
This proposal has attracted a lot of interest. ☊ attract ☊
His comments were bound to attract criticism. ☊ attract ☊
City life holds little attraction for me. ☊ attraction ☊
Antique furniture is used to make an attractive contrast with a modern setting. ☊ attractive ☊
The debate was televised in front of a live audience. ☊ audience ☊
His book reached an even wider audience when it was made into a movie. ☊ audience ☊
the moral authority to run the country ☊ authority ☊
It was done without the principal's authority. ☊ authority ☊
We acted under the authority of the UN. ☊ authority ☊
Nothing will be done because no one in authority (= who has a position of power) takes the matter seriously. ☊ authority ☊
My reaction was automatic. ☊ automatic ☊
You will automatically get free dental treatment if you are under 18. ☊ automatically ☊
Tickets are available free of charge from the school. ☊ available ☊
When will the information be made available? ☊ available ☊
Every available doctor was called to the scene. ☊ available ☊
If I get an A on this essay, that will bring my average (= average mark/grade) up to a B+. ☊ average ☊
Class sizes in the school are below the national average. ☊ average ☊
avoid sth: The accident could have been avoided. ☊ avoid ☊
The name was changed to avoid confusion with another firm. ☊ avoid ☊
to be half/fully awake ☊ awake ☊
to be wide awake (= fully awake) ☊ awake ☊
It took her some time to awake to the dangers of her situation. ☊ awake to sth ☊
He was nominated for the best actor award. ☊ award ☊
He was awarded damages of £50 000. ☊ award ☊
Everybody should be made aware of the risks involved. ☊ aware ☊
aware of sb/sth: She slipped away without him being aware of it. ☊ aware ☊
We could only get seats at the back (= of the room). ☊ back ☊
The house has three bedrooms at the front and two at the back. ☊ back ☊
Do you sleep on your back or your front? ☊ back ☊
Some newspapers have turned their backs on discussion and argument. ☊ turn your back on sb/sth ☊
I think you've got that sweater on back to front. ☊ back to front ☊
They went ahead and sold it behind my back. ☊ behind sb's back ☊
Could you call back later, please? ☊ back ☊
He could no longer hold back his tears. ☊ back ☊
She fell back towards the end of the race. ☊ back ☊
Doctors have backed plans to raise the tax on cigarettes. ☊ back ☊
The programme of economic reform is backed (= given financial support) by foreign aid. ☊ back ☊
a United Nations-backed peace plan ☊ back ☊
back sth + adv./prep.: If you can't drive in forwards, try backing it in. ☊ back ☊
two doctors backed up by a team of nurses ☊ back sb/sth up ☊
The elections are taking place against a background of violence. ☊ background ☊
She felt that going back to live in her home town would be a backward step. ☊ backward ☊
He took a step backwards. ☊ backwards ☊
'Ambulance' is written backwards so you can read it in the mirror. ☊ backwards ☊
In the movie they take a journey backwards through time. ☊ backwards ☊
I felt that going to live with my parents would be a step backwards. ☊ backwards ☊
She rocked backwards and forwards on her chair. ☊ backward(s) and forward(s) ☊
The hero gets to shoot all the bad guys. ☊ bad ☊
You're heading for a bad attack of sunburn. ☊ bad ☊
bad news/weather/dreams/habits ☊ bad ☊
It was the worst experience of her life. ☊ bad ☊
Smoking gives you bad breath. ☊ bad ☊
Too bad every day can't be as good as this. ☊ too bad ☊
The country has been badly affected by recession. ☊ badly ☊
She opened her bag (= her handbag ) and took out her comb. ☊ bag ☊
The balance of $500 must be paid within 90 days. ☊ balance ☊
balance sth (out): This year's profits will balance our previous losses. ☊ balance ☊
His lack of experience was balanced by a willingness to learn. ☊ balance ☊
She tries to balance home life and career. ☊ balance ☊
balance (on sth): How long can you balance on one leg? ☊ balance ☊
balance sth (on sth): The television was precariously balanced on top of a pile of books. ☊ balance ☊
a campaign to ban smoking in public places ☊ ban ☊
ban sb from sth: He was banned from the meeting. ☊ ban ☊
ban sb from doing sth: She's been banned from leaving Greece while the allegations are investigated. ☊ ban ☊
There is to be a total ban on smoking in the office. ☊ ban ☊
She always ties her hair back in a band. ☊ band ☊
My salary is paid directly into my bank. ☊ bank ☊
All the ground floor windows were fitted with bars. ☊ bar ☊
a five-bar gate (= one made with five horizontal bars of wood) ☊ bar ☊
the island's only licensed bar (= one that is allowed to sell alcoholic drinks) ☊ bar ☊
the language barrier (= when people cannot communicate because they do not speak the same language) ☊ barrier ☊
After the attack, they returned to base. ☊ base ☊
Basically, there's not a lot we can do about it. ☊ basically ☊
She was chosen for the job on the basis of her qualifications. ☊ basis ☊
The basis of a good marriage is trust. ☊ basis ☊
This article will form the basis for our discussion. ☊ basis ☊
a long soak in a hot bath ☊ bath ☊
Please run a bath for me (= fill the bath with water). ☊ bath ☊
battery-powered/-operated ☊ battery ☊
a legal battle for compensation ☊ battle ☊
a battle with an insurance company ☊ battle ☊
the battle of the sexes ☊ battle ☊
the endless battle between man and nature ☊ battle ☊
battle (against sth): her long battle against cancer ☊ battle ☊
battle (with sth): his battle with alcoholism ☊ battle ☊
The meetings are always in the main conference room. ☊ be ☊
He had been abroad many times. ☊ be ☊
Life is unfair. ☊ be ☊
be doing sth: The problem is getting it all done in the time available. ☊ be ☊
be to do sth: The problem is to get it all done in the time available. ☊ be ☊
be for me, you, etc.: This package is for you. ☊ be ☊
London is not England (= do not think that all of England is like London). ☊ be ☊
The house was still being built. ☊ be ☊
You will be told what to do. ☊ be ☊
Karen wasn't beaten in any of her games, but all the others were. ☊ be ☊
What is to be done about this problem? ☊ be ☊
a beached whale (= one that has become stuck on land and cannot get back into the water) ☊ beach ☊
She couldn't bear the thought of losing him. ☊ bear ☊
He can't bear being laughed at. ☊ bear ☊
bear to do sth: He can't bear to be laughed at. ☊ bear ☊
They want to beat the speed record (= go faster than anyone before). ☊ beat ☊
What beats me is how it was done so quickly (= I don't understand how). ☊ beat ☊
a beautifully decorated house ☊ beautifully ☊
The woods were designated an area of outstanding natural beauty. ☊ beauty ☊
His job has become his whole life. ☊ become ☊
He likes to have a mug of cocoa before bed (= before going to bed). ☊ bed ☊
There's a shortage of hospital beds (= not enough room for patients to be admitted). ☊ bed ☊
beers brewed in Germany ☊ beer ☊
before lunch ☊ before ☊
the day before yesterday ☊ before ☊
The year before last he won a gold medal, and the year before that he won a silver. ☊ before ☊
She's lived there since before the war. ☊ before ☊
He arrived before me. ☊ before ☊
She became a lawyer as her father had before her. ☊ before ☊
Leave your keys at reception before departure. ☊ before ☊
Something ought to have been done before now. ☊ before ☊
We'll know before long (= soon). ☊ before ☊
Turn left just before (= before you reach) the bank. ☊ before ☊
Your name is before mine on the list. ☊ before ☊
He puts his work before everything (= regards it as more important than anything else). ☊ before ☊
The task before us is a daunting one. ☊ before ☊
The whole summer lay before me. ☊ before ☊
Do it before you forget. ☊ before ☊
Did she leave a message before she went? ☊ before ☊
Before I made a decision, I thought carefully about it. ☊ before ☊
It may be many years before the situation improves. ☊ before ☊
Put that away before it gets broken. ☊ before ☊
You should have told me so before. ☊ before ☊
It had been fine the week before (= the previous week). ☊ before ☊
That had happened long before (= a long time earlier). ☊ before ☊
I think we've met before. ☊ before ☊
I began (= started reading) this novel last month and I still haven't finished it. ☊ begin ☊
He began as an actor, before starting to direct films. ☊ 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 ☊
'I'm thinking of a country in Asia.' 'What does it begin with (= what is the first letter)?' ☊ begin ☊
The birth of their first child marked the beginning of a new era in their married life. ☊ beginning ☊
I was told to stay behind after school (= remain in school). ☊ behind ☊
behind (in sth): He was terribly behind in his work. ☊ behind ☊
Contrary to popular belief (= in spite of what people may think), he was not responsible for the tragedy. ☊ belief ☊
A society should be judged on its beliefs and values. ☊ belief ☊
believe (that)...: Police believe (that) the man may be armed. ☊ believe ☊
it is believed (that)...: It is believed that the couple have left the country. ☊ believe ☊
believe sb/sth to be, have, etc. sth: The vases are believed to be worth over $20 000 each. ☊ believe ☊
Where do these plates belong (= where are they kept)? ☊ belong ☊
Are you sure these documents belong together? ☊ belong ☊
Several of the points you raise do not belong in this discussion. ☊ belong ☊
A person like that does not belong in teaching. ☊ belong ☊
I don't feel as if I belong here. ☊ belong ☊
Have you ever belonged to a political party? ☊ belong to sth ☊
Lions and tigers belong to the cat family. ☊ belong to sth ☊
Who does this watch belong to? ☊ belong to sb ☊
The islands belong to Spain. ☊ belong to sb ☊
He dived below the surface of the water. ☊ below ☊
Skirts will be worn below (= long enough to cover) the knee. ☊ below ☊
to do up/fasten/tighten a belt ☊ belt ☊
The knives were bent out of shape. ☊ bend ☊
bend sth: Glass and water both bend light. ☊ bend ☊
He couldn't see the benefit of arguing any longer. ☊ benefit ☊
It was good to see her finally reaping the benefits (= enjoying the results) of all her hard work. ☊ benefit ☊
With the benefit of hindsight (= knowing what we have learnt since), we would do things differently. ☊ benefit ☊
For maximum benefit, take the tablets before meals. ☊ benefit ☊
I have typed out some lecture notes for the benefit of those people who were absent last week. ☊ for sb's benefit ☊
Who exactly stands to benefit from these changes? ☊ benefit ☊
He wrote his best songs before he was 25. ☊ best ☊
We want the kids to have the best possible education. ☊ best ☊
Those were the best years of my life. ☊ best ☊
Well-drained soil suits the plant best. ☊ best ☊
Painting is best done in daylight. ☊ best ☊
bet on/against sth: I wouldn't bet on them winning the next election. ☊ bet ☊
bet sth (on sth): He bet $2 000 on the final score of the game. ☊ bet ☊
bet (sb) (sth) (that...): She bet me £20 that I wouldn't do it. ☊ bet ☊
You can bet (that) the moment I sit down, the phone will ring. ☊ bet ☊
bet sb (that)...: I'll bet you (that) he knows all about it. ☊ bet ☊
to win/lose a bet ☊ bet ☊
bet on sth: We've got a bet on who's going to arrive first. ☊ bet ☊
He had a bet on the horses. ☊ bet ☊
They all put a bet on the race. ☊ bet ☊
I hear you're taking bets on whether she'll marry him. ☊ bet ☊
I did it for a bet (= because sb had agreed to pay me money if I did). ☊ bet ☊
'Liverpool are bound to win.' 'Do you want a bet? ' (= I disagree with you, I don't think they will.) ☊ bet ☊
The meal couldn't have been better. ☊ better ☊
There's nothing better than a long soak in a hot bath. ☊ better ☊
Sound travels better in water than in air. ☊ better ☊
People are better educated now. ☊ better ☊
Families will be better off under the new law. ☊ be better off ☊
What's the betting that he gets his own way? ☊ what's the betting...?, the betting is that... ☊
The betting is that he'll get his own way. ☊ what's the betting...?, the betting is that... ☊
Many changes took place between the two world wars. ☊ between ☊
China and India between them account for a third of the world's population. ☊ between ☊
The bicycle was beyond repair (= is too badly damaged to repair). ☊ beyond ☊
Snowdon and the mountains beyond were covered in snow. ☊ beyond ☊
They were earning big money. ☊ big ☊
The bills are piling up (= there are more and more that have still not been paid). ☊ bill ☊
How far is human nature determined by biology? ☊ biology ☊
The area has a wealth of bird life. ☊ bird ☊
More than a third of Britain's bird species need urgent protection. ☊ bird ☊
Anne was French by birth but lived most of her life in Italy. ☊ birth ☊
The cake has a biscuit base (= one made from crushed biscuits). ☊ biscuit ☊
The best bit of the holiday was seeing the Grand Canyon. ☊ bit ☊
The school play was a huge success—the audience roared with laughter at all the funny bits. ☊ bit ☊
Greg thought for a bit before answering. ☊ bit ☊
a long and bitter dispute ☊ bitter ☊
to weep/shed bitter tears ☊ bitter ☊
I've learnt from bitter experience not to trust what he says. ☊ bitter ☊
a film made in black and white ☊ black and white ☊
If you lose your job, you'll only have yourself to blame. ☊ only have yourself to blame ☊
The government will have to take the blame for the riots. ☊ blame ☊
to give blood (= to have blood taken from you so that it can be used in the medical treatment of other people) ☊ blood ☊
It was blowing hard. ☊ blow ☊
blow sth + adv./prep.: He drew on his cigarette and blew out a stream of smoke. ☊ blow ☊
She received a severe blow on the head. ☊ blow ☊
The new cuts will be seen as a crippling blow for people on low incomes. ☊ blow ☊
The room was decorated in vibrant blues and yellows. ☊ blue ☊
the Board of Education (= a group of elected officials who are in charge of all the public schools in a particular area) ☊ board ☊
board sth: The ship was boarded by customs officials. ☊ board ☊
recognized professional bodies such as the Law Association ☊ body ☊
An independent body has been set up to investigate the affair. ☊ body ☊
a meeting of representatives of the student body and teaching staff ☊ body ☊
The family of the missing girl has been called in by the police to identify the body. ☊ body ☊
The water was bubbling and boiling away. ☊ boil ☊
boil sth: Boil plenty of salted water, then add the spaghetti. ☊ boil ☊
boil sth: I'll boil the kettle and make some tea. ☊ boil ☊
+ adj.: She left the gas on by mistake and the pan boiled dry (= the water boiled until there was none left). ☊ boil ☊
boil sth: boiled carrots/cabbage ☊ boil ☊
The performance is booked up (= there are no more tickets available). ☊ book ☊
a national park on the border between Kenya and Tanzania ☊ border ☊
She was born with a weak heart. ☊ born ☊
born into sth: She was born into a very musical family. ☊ born ☊
If that's all the thanks I get, I won't bother in future! ☊ bother ☊
bother sb that...: Does it bother you that she earns more than you? ☊ bother ☊
Sorry to bother you, but there's a call for you on line two. ☊ bother ☊
a battle between the teams at the bottom of the league ☊ bottom ☊
Footnotes are given at the bottom of each page. ☊ bottom ☊
the bottom step (of a flight of stairs) ☊ bottom ☊
There are bound to be changes when the new system is introduced. ☊ bound ☊
the branch of computer science known as 'artificial intelligence' ☊ branch ☊
The bank has branches all over the country. ☊ branch ☊
the leading brand of detergent ☊ brand ☊
She died after a brave fight against cancer. ☊ brave ☊
We broke our journey in Oxford (= stopped in Oxford on the way to the place we were going to). ☊ break ☊
to break an appointment (= not to come to it) ☊ break ☊
Sentences can be broken up into clauses. ☊ break sth up ☊
Their marriage has broken up. ☊ break up ☊
We had our car broken into last week. ☊ break into sth ☊
Negotiations between the two sides have broken down. ☊ break down ☊
They had escaped to America shortly before war broke out in 1939. ☊ break out ☊
a well-earned break ☊ break ☊
We had to stop for breath before we got to the top. ☊ breath ☊
He breathed deeply before speaking again. ☊ breathe ☊
The rabbits are bred for their long coats. ☊ breed ☊
Greyhounds were originally bred as hunting dogs. ☊ breed ☊
the first panda to be bred in captivity ☊ breed ☊
The school is built of brick. ☊ brick ☊
Cultural exchanges are a way of building bridges between countries. ☊ bridge ☊
a brief visit/meeting/conversation ☊ brief ☊
Mozart's life was brief. ☊ brief ☊
Her eyes were bright with tears. ☊ bright ☊
She has one of the most brilliant minds in the country. ☊ brilliant ☊
The news brought tears to his eyes (= made him cry). ☊ bring ☊
to bring a meeting to an end ☊ bring ☊
Bring the water to the boil. ☊ bring ☊
The article brought her into conflict with the authorities. ☊ bring ☊
Bring it up at the meeting. ☊ bring sth up ☊
He was brought up by his aunt. ☊ bring sb up ☊
a well/badly brought up child ☊ bring sb up ☊
bring to do sth: They were brought up to (= taught as children to) respect authority. ☊ bring sb up ☊
A crisis brings out the best in her. ☊ bring sth out ☊
The meeting has been brought forward from 10 May to 3 May. ☊ bring sth forward ☊
a broad expanse of water ☊ broad ☊
In broad terms, the paper argues that each country should develop its own policy. ☊ broad ☊
a broad smile/grin (= one in which your mouth is stretched very wide because you are very pleased or amused) ☊ broad ☊
The concert will be broadcast live (= at the same time as it takes place) tomorrow evening. ☊ broadcast ☊
Most of the programmes are broadcast in English. ☊ broadcast ☊
We watched a live broadcast of the speech (= one shown at the same time as the speech was made). ☊ broadcast ☊
a broken marriage/engagement ☊ broken ☊
After the summer in Spain, the children were brown as berries. ☊ brown ☊
a hairbrush ☊ brush ☊
blowing bubbles into water through a straw ☊ bubble ☊
the education/defence budget (= the amount of money that can be spent on this) ☊ budget ☊
build (sth): They have permission to build 200 new houses. ☊ build ☊
build sth for sb: They had a house built for them. ☊ build ☊
We want to build a better life. ☊ build ☊
She's built up a very successful business. ☊ build sth up ☊
These finds help us build up a picture of life in the Middle Ages. ☊ build sth up ☊
We've built up good relationships with our clients. ☊ build sth up ☊
All the pressure built up and he was off work for weeks with stress. ☊ build up (to sth) ☊
The music builds up to a rousing climax. ☊ build up (to sth) ☊
Two children were rescued from the burning car. ☊ burn ☊
The cigarette burned a hole in the carpet. ☊ burn ☊
The dam burst under the weight of water. ☊ burst ☊
the main business of the meeting ☊ business ☊
My private life is none of your business (= does not concern you). ☊ business ☊
They were both in the same line of business. ☊ business ☊
I'll be too busy to come to the meeting. ☊ busy ☊
a very busy life ☊ busy ☊
I'm sorry but I can't stay any longer. ☊ but ☊
If you're thinking of getting a new car, now is a good time to buy. ☊ buy ☊
The house is heated by gas. ☊ by ☊
Can you finish the work by five o'clock? ☊ by ☊
By the time (that) this letter reaches you I will have left the country. ☊ by ☊
It would be better by far (= much better) to... ☊ by ☊
They're paid by the hour. ☊ by ☊
Excuse me, I can't get by. ☊ by ☊
a cabinet meeting ☊ cabinet ☊
a medicine cabinet ☊ cabinet ☊
The china was displayed in a glass cabinet. ☊ cabinet ☊
Benefit is calculated on the basis of average weekly earnings. ☊ calculate ☊
We haven't really calculated the cost of the vacation yet. ☊ calculate ☊
it is calculated that...: It has been calculated that at least 47 000 jobs were lost last year. ☊ calculate ☊
calculate how much, what, etc.: It is impossible to calculate what influence he had on her life. ☊ calculate ☊
By my calculation(s), we made a profit of £20 000 last year. ☊ calculation ☊
Our guess was confirmed by calculation. ☊ calculation ☊
to call a meeting/an election/a strike ☊ call ☊
The doctor has been called to an urgent case. ☊ call ☊
He was in the front room, or the lounge or whatever you want to call it. ☊ call ☊
The game was called off because of bad weather. ☊ call sth off ☊
the distinctive call of the cuckoo ☊ call ☊
to get/have/receive a call from sb ☊ call ☊
to give sb/to make a call ☊ call ☊
I'll take (= answer) the call upstairs. ☊ call ☊
I left a message but he didn't return my call. ☊ call ☊
a local call ☊ call ☊
a long-distance call ☊ call ☊
What's their son called? ☊ called ☊
I don't know anyone called Scott. ☊ called ☊
I've forgotten what the firm he works for is called. ☊ called ☊
What's it called again? Yeah, that's right. A modem. ☊ called ☊
Her voice was surprisingly calm. ☊ calm ☊
The city is calm again (= free from trouble and fighting) after yesterday's riots. ☊ calm ☊
The trial was held in camera. ☊ in camera ☊
an anti-smoking campaign ☊ campaign ☊
The stadium can be emptied in four minutes. ☊ can ☊
Please let us know if you cannot attend the meeting. ☊ can ☊
I could drive a car before I left school. ☊ can ☊
Can I take you home? ☊ can ☊
He can't have slept through all that noise. ☊ can ☊
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 ☊
Most skin cancers are completely curable. ☊ cancer ☊
Smokers face an increased risk of developing lung cancer. ☊ cancer ☊
He stood as a candidate in the local elections. ☊ candidate ☊
The party intends to field a candidate in the next general election. ☊ candidate ☊
Candidates are allowed to use dictionaries in this examination. ☊ candidate ☊
I thought it was going to be difficult to get funding for the project, but in the end it was like taking candy from a baby. ☊ be like taking candy from a baby ☊
capacity to do sth: your capacity to enjoy life ☊ capacity ☊
The hall was filled to capacity (= was completely full). ☊ capacity ☊
English is written with a capital 'E'. ☊ capital ☊
He has just been made team captain. ☊ captain ☊
capture sb: Allied troops captured over 300 enemy soldiers. ☊ capture ☊
capture sth: The animals are captured in nets and sold to local zoos. ☊ capture ☊
'How did you come?' 'By car.' ☊ car ☊
a birthday/get-well/good luck card ☊ card ☊
The model of the building was made of card. ☊ card ☊
Don't worry about the travel arrangements. They're all being taken care of. ☊ take care of sb/sth/yourself ☊
care that...: She doesn't seem to care that he's been married four times before. ☊ care ☊
careful to do sth: He was careful to keep out of sight. ☊ careful ☊
I'm very careful about washing my hands before eating (= I make sure I do it). ☊ careful ☊
The injured were carried away on stretchers. ☊ carry ☊
Police in many countries carry guns. ☊ carry ☊
to carry out an inquiry/an investigation/a survey ☊ carry sth out ☊
Extensive tests have been carried out on the patient. ☊ carry sth out ☊
Carry on until you get to the junction, then turn left. ☊ carry on ☊
The most serious cases were treated at the scene of the accident. ☊ case ☊
You will each be given the chance to state your case. ☊ case ☊
The case will be heard next week. ☊ case ☊
When does her case come before the court? ☊ case ☊
It is simply not the case that prison conditions are improving. ☊ case ☊
In your case, we are prepared to be lenient. ☊ case ☊
Every application will be decided on a case-by-case basis (= each one will be considered separately). ☊ case ☊
Payments can be made by cheque or in cash. ☊ cash ☊
Customers are offered a 10% discount if they pay cash. ☊ cash ☊
catch sb doing sth: I caught her smoking in the bathroom. ☊ catch ☊
How many fish did you catch? ☊ catch ☊
'Throw me over that towel, will you?' 'OK. Catch!' ☊ catch ☊
Go on ahead. I'll catch up with you. ☊ catch up (with sb) ☊
Students over 25 fall into a different category. ☊ category ☊
The results can be divided into three main categories. ☊ category ☊
There was discussion about the fire and its likely cause. ☊ cause ☊
The walls and ceiling were painted white. ☊ ceiling ☊
How do people celebrate New Year in your country? ☊ celebrate ☊
The service was a celebration of his life (= praised what he had done in his life). ☊ celebration ☊
The use of cellular phones is not permitted on most aircraft. ☊ cell phone ☊
There will be rain later in central and eastern parts of the country. ☊ central ☊
By the close of this century another two billion people will have been born. ☊ century ☊
certain to do sth: She looks certain to win an Oscar. ☊ certain ☊
certain of sth/of doing sth: If you want to be certain of getting a ticket, book now. ☊ certain ☊
To my certain knowledge he was somewhere else at the time (= I am sure about it). ☊ certain ☊
They refused to release their hostages unless certain conditions were met. ☊ certain ☊
Without treatment, she will almost certainly die. ☊ certainly ☊
'Do you think all this money will change your life?' 'Certainly not.' ☊ certainly ☊
a chain of command (= a system in an organization by which instructions are passed from one person to another) ☊ chain ☊
The prisoners were kept in chains (= with chains around their arms and legs, to prevent them from escaping). ☊ chain ☊
Schools must meet the challenge of new technology (= deal with it successfully). ☊ challenge ☊
The story was completely untrue and was successfully challenged in court. ☊ challenge ☊
challenge sb to do sth: The opposition leader challenged the prime minister to call an election. ☊ challenge ☊
Divers transfer from the water to a decompression chamber. ☊ chamber ☊
chance of sth happening: What chance is there of anybody being found alive? ☊ chance ☊
Of course we'll change it for a larger size, Madam. ☊ change ☊
change sth: I didn't have time to change clothes before the party. ☊ change ☊
I didn't have time to get changed before the party (= to put different clothes on). ☊ change ☊
Her life changed completely when she won the lottery. ☊ change ☊
Let's stay in tonight for a change. ☊ change ☊
Complaints must be made through the proper channels. ☊ channel ☊
Steps are being taken to implement a ceasefire through diplomatic channels. ☊ channel ☊
in the previous/next/last chapter ☊ chapter ☊
Adventure camps are considered to be character-building (= meant to improve sb's strong qualities). ☊ character ☊
Personal characteristics, such as age and sex are taken into account. ☊ characteristic ☊
They decided to drop the charges against the newspaper and settle out of court. ☊ charge ☊
After being questioned by the police, she was released without charge. ☊ charge ☊
a charge of theft/rape/attempted murder ☊ charge ☊
She rejected the charge that the story was untrue. ☊ charge ☊
charge sth: Before use, the battery must be charged. ☊ charge ☊
charge sth up: The shaver can be charged up and used when travelling. ☊ charge ☊
The children charged down the stairs. ☊ charge ☊
charge sb: Several people were arrested but nobody was charged. ☊ charge ☊
charge sb with sth/with doing sth: He was charged with murder. ☊ charge ☊
charge sth at sth: Calls are charged at 36p per minute. ☊ charge ☊
charge sth to sth: They charge the calls to their credit-card account. ☊ charge ☊
The thieves were caught by police after a short chase. ☊ chase ☊
We lost him in the narrow streets and had to give up the chase (= stop chasing him). ☊ chase ☊
The chase is on! ☊ chase ☊
chat away (to/with sb): Within minutes of being introduced they were chatting away like old friends. ☊ chat ☊
I just called in for a chat. ☊ chat ☊
cheap perfume/jewellery/shoes ☊ cheap ☊
immigrant workers, used as a source of cheap labour (= workers who are paid very little, especially unfairly) ☊ cheap ☊
Calls cost 36p a minute cheap rate. ☊ cheap ☊
She is accused of attempting to cheat the taxman. ☊ cheat ☊
You're not allowed to look at the answers—that's cheating. ☊ cheat ☊
Anyone caught cheating will be automatically disqualified from the examination. ☊ cheat ☊
Are you accusing me of being a cheat? ☊ cheat ☊
She gave me the minutes of the meeting to read and check. ☊ check ☊
Check the oil and water before setting off. ☊ check ☊
Check your work before handing it in. ☊ check ☊
Please check in at least an hour before departure. ☊ check in (at...) ☊
Was any check made on Mr Morris when he applied for the post? ☊ check ☊
The drugs were found in their car during a routine check by police. ☊ check ☊
walls painted in cheerful (= light and bright) colours ☊ cheerful ☊
Farmers are being urged to reduce their use of chemicals and work with nature to combat pests. ☊ chemical ☊
Take this prescription to the chemist's. ☊ chemist ☊
chew sth (up): teeth designed for chewing meat ☊ chew ☊
All main courses are served with chips or baked potato. ☊ chip ☊
women forced to make a choice between family and career ☊ choice ☊
This site has been chosen for the new school. ☊ choose ☊
The country was chopped up into small administrative areas. ☊ chop ☊
The procession moved into the church. ☊ church ☊
the conflict between Church and State ☊ church ☊
a packet/pack of cigarettes ☊ cigarette ☊
to light a cigarette ☊ cigarette ☊
Grants are awarded according to your financial circumstances. ☊ circumstance ☊
the country's capital city ☊ city ☊
civil unrest (= that is caused by groups of people within a country) ☊ civil ☊
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 ☊
Make sure your claims for expenses are submitted by the end of the month. ☊ claim ☊
She has more claim to the book's success than anybody (= she deserves to be praised for it). ☊ claim ☊
The first-class compartment is situated at the front of the train. ☊ class ☊
different classes of drugs ☊ class ☊
The whole class was/were told to stay behind after school. ☊ class ☊
classic cars (= cars which are no longer made, but which are still popular) ☊ classic ☊
clean drinking water ☊ clean ☊
The hotel was spotlessly (= extremely) clean. ☊ clean ☊
I can't find a clean shirt (= one I haven't worn since it was washed). ☊ clean ☊
The villa is cleaned twice a week. ☊ clean ☊
On a clear day you can see France. ☊ clear ☊
The water was so clear we could see the bottom of the lake. ☊ clear ☊
You'll need to keep a clear head for your interview. ☊ clear ☊
clear (to sb) (that)...: It was quite clear to me that she was lying. ☊ clear ☊
The muddy water slowly cleared. ☊ clear ☊
The boy's lungs cleared and he began to breathe more easily. ☊ clear ☊
clear sth/sb: I had cleared my desk before I left. ☊ clear ☊
It was several hours before the road was cleared after the accident. ☊ clear ☊
The streets had been cleared of snow. ☊ clear ☊
The remains of the snow had been cleared from the streets. ☊ clear ☊
I hope it clears up this afternoon. ☊ clear up ☊
By lap two Walker was two metres clear of the rest of the runners. ☊ clear ☊
She's clever at getting what she wants. ☊ clever ☊
That (= what you just did) wasn't very clever, was it? (= it wasn't sensible) ☊ clever ☊
Admitting her mistake may have been quite a clever move on her part. ☊ clever ☊
Click here to add your opinion to the survey. ☊ click ☊
Can you climb down? ☊ climb ☊
the clock face (= the front part of a clock with the numbers on) ☊ clock ☊
close sth: to close a meeting/debate ☊ close ☊
to close a case/an investigation ☊ close ☊
a close contest/match/election ☊ close ☊
I think it's going to be close. ☊ close ☊
The game was closer than the score suggests. ☊ close ☊
We tried to match the colours, but this is the closest we could get. ☊ close ☊
He was close to tears. ☊ close ☊
He walked into the room, closely followed by the rest of the family. ☊ closely ☊
a closely contested election ☊ closely ☊
The two events are closely connected. ☊ closely ☊
It was scorching and there wasn't a cloud in the sky. ☊ cloud ☊
to join/belong to a club ☊ club ☊
Italy's national coach ☊ coach ☊
a coach station (= where coaches start and end their journey) ☊ coach ☊
As soon as the coast was clear he climbed in through the window. ☊ the coast is clear ☊
We coasted along the country lanes. ☊ coast ☊
animals in their winter coats (= grown long for extra warmth) ☊ coat ☊
It's written in code. ☊ code ☊
hot and cold water in every room ☊ cold ☊
to get/turn colder ☊ cold ☊
The water has gone cold. ☊ cold ☊
Talks between management and unions have collapsed. ☊ collapse ☊
a state of mental/nervous collapse ☊ collapse ☊
She was taken to hospital after her collapse at work. ☊ collapse ☊
The walls were strengthened to protect them from collapse. ☊ collapse ☊
The peace talks were on the verge of collapse. ☊ collapse ☊
The package is waiting to be collected. ☊ collect ☊
Dirt had collected in the corners of the room. ☊ collect ☊
collect sth: We seem to have collected an enormous number of boxes (= without intending to). ☊ collect ☊
That guitar's been sitting collecting dust (= not being used) for years now. ☊ collect ☊
collect sth from sb/sth: Samples were collected from over 200 patients. ☊ collect ☊
colour sth: How long have you been colouring (= dyeing ) your hair? ☊ colour ☊
The temple is supported by marble columns. ☊ column ☊
Their divorce filled a lot of column inches in the national papers (= got a lot of attention). ☊ column ☊
His treatment was a combination of surgery, radiation and drugs. ☊ combination ☊
The firm is working on a new product in combination with several overseas partners. ☊ combination ☊
These paints can be used individually or in combination. ☊ combination ☊
Hydrogen and oxygen combine to form water. ☊ combine ☊
combine with sth: Hydrogen combines with oxygen to form water. ☊ combine ☊
The German team scored a combined total of 652 points. ☊ combine ☊
His family comes first (= is the most important thing in his life). ☊ come ☊
She came second (= received the second highest score) in the exam. ☊ come ☊
come to do sth: This design came to be known as the Oriental style. ☊ come ☊
The agreement came after several hours of negotiations. ☊ come ☊
The company has come a long way (= made lot of progress) in the last 5 years. ☊ come ☊
(+ adv./prep.): He came into the room and shut the door. ☊ come ☊
come to do sth: I've come to get my book. ☊ come ☊
The water came up to my neck. ☊ come up to sth ☊
His performance didn't really come up to his usual high standard. ☊ come up to sth ☊
The subject came up in conversation. ☊ come up ☊
The question is bound to come up at the meeting. ☊ come up ☊
The project is coming on fine. ☊ come on ☊
Your mother hasn't yet come round from the anaesthetic. ☊ come around/round ☊
These tennis shoes are designed for comfort and performance. ☊ comfort ☊
The children have been a great comfort to me through all of this. ☊ comfort ☊
Please make yourself comfortable while I get some coffee. ☊ comfortable ☊
All the rooms were comfortably furnished. ☊ comfortably ☊
For the first time in years, she felt in command of her life. ☊ command ☊
The troops were commanded by General Haig. ☊ command ☊
a commercial vehicle (= one that is used for carrying goods or passengers who pay) ☊ commercial ☊
The movie was not a commercial success (= did not make money). ☊ commercial ☊
a commission to design the new parliament building ☊ commission ☊
You get a 10% commission on everything you sell. ☊ commission ☊
He earned £2 000 in commission last month. ☊ commission ☊
In this job you work on commission (= are paid according to the amount you sell). ☊ commission ☊
1% commission is charged for cashing traveller's cheques. ☊ 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 ☊
commitment to do/doing sth: The company's commitment to providing quality at a reasonable price has been vital to its success. ☊ commitment ☊
She's on the management committee. ☊ committee ☊
a committee meeting ☊ committee ☊
Breast cancer is the most common form of cancer among women in this country. ☊ common ☊
This decision was taken for the common good (= the advantage of everyone). ☊ common ☊
Christopher is commonly known as Kit. ☊ commonly ☊
This is one of the most commonly used methods. ☊ commonly ☊
Her nervousness was communicating itself to the children. ☊ communicate ☊
communicate how/what, etc...: They failed to communicate what was happening and why. ☊ communicate ☊
All channels of communication need to be kept open. ☊ communication ☊
the international community (= the countries of the world as a group) ☊ community ☊
I enjoy Jo's company (= I enjoy being with her). ☊ company ☊
the National Bus Company ☊ company ☊
Standards in health care have improved enormously compared to 40 years ago. ☊ compare ☊
This school compares with the best in the country (= it is as good as them). ☊ compare ☊
Comparison with other oil-producing countries is extremely interesting. ☊ comparison ☊
The education system bears/stands no comparison with (= is not as good as) that in many Asian countries. ☊ comparison ☊
comparison (with sth): It is difficult to make a comparison with her previous book—they are completely different. ☊ comparison ☊
Small traders cannot compete in the face of cheap foreign imports. ☊ compete ☊
He's hoping to compete in the London marathon. ☊ compete ☊
We won the contract in the face of stiff competition. ☊ competition ☊
a music/photo, etc. competition ☊ competition ☊
to enter/win/lose a competition ☊ competition ☊
to gain a competitive advantage over rival companies ☊ competitive ☊
We received a number of complaints from customers about the lack of parking facilities. ☊ complaint ☊
complaint (that...): a complaint that he had been unfairly treated ☊ complaint ☊
You will receive payment for each complete day that you work. ☊ complete ☊
Our sales information is processed by computer. ☊ computer ☊
Where our children's education is concerned, no compromise is acceptable. ☊ concern ☊
To whom it may concern ... (= used for example, at the beginning of a public notice or of a job reference about sb's character and ability) ☊ concern ☊
In the meeting, voters raised concerns about health care. ☊ concern ☊
concern (for sth/sb): She hasn't been seen for four days and there is concern for her safety. ☊ concern ☊
concern (that...): There is widespread concern that new houses will be built on protected land. ☊ concern ☊
Concerned parents held a meeting. ☊ concerned ☊
All cases concerning children are dealt with in a special children's court. ☊ concerning ☊
+ speech: 'So it should be safe to continue,' he concluded. ☊ conclude ☊
conclude sth (with sth): The commission concluded its investigation last month. ☊ conclude ☊
It took the jury some time to reach the conclusion that she was guilty. ☊ conclusion ☊
We can safely draw some conclusions from our discussion. ☊ conclusion ☊
The pathway is formed from large pebbles set in concrete. ☊ concrete ☊
They agreed to lend us the car on condition that (= only if) we returned it before the weekend. ☊ condition ☊
They agreed under the condition that the matter be dealt with promptly. ☊ condition ☊
Congress can impose strict conditions on the bank. ☊ condition ☊
They have agreed to the ceasefire provided their conditions are met. ☊ condition ☊
The negotiations have been conducted in a positive manner. ☊ conduct ☊
The hotel is used for exhibitions, conferences and social events. ☊ conference ☊
The conference will be held in Glasgow. ☊ conference ☊
Ministers from all four countries involved will meet at the conference table this week. ☊ conference ☊
No one can predict with complete/total confidence what will happen in the financial markets. ☊ confidence ☊
He gained confidence when he went to college. ☊ confidence ☊
confident that...: I'm confident that you will get the job. ☊ confident ☊
confirm sth: Rumours of job losses were later confirmed ☊ confirm ☊
it is confirmed that...: It has been confirmed that the meeting will take place next week. ☊ confirm ☊
confirm sth: After a six-month probationary period, her position was confirmed. ☊ confirm ☊
confirm sb as sth: He was confirmed as captain for the rest of the season. ☊ confirm ☊
a conflict between two cultures ☊ conflict ☊
A conflict between the two countries could easily spread across the whole region. ☊ conflict ☊
The story tells of a classic conflict between love and duty. ☊ conflict ☊
Reports conflicted on how much of the aid was reaching the famine victims. ☊ conflict ☊
the economic problems confronting the country ☊ confront ☊
Confronted by an angry crowd, the police retreated. ☊ confront ☊
A confused situation followed the military coup. ☊ confused ☊
There is some confusion about what the correct procedure should be. ☊ confusion ☊
an international congress of trades unions ☊ congress ☊
Congress will vote on the proposals tomorrow. ☊ congress ☊
I was surprised to hear them mentioned together: I had never connected them before. ☊ connect ☊
We're waiting for the telephone to be connected. ☊ connect ☊
The towns are connected by train and bus services. ☊ connect ☊
The canal was built to connect Sheffield with the Humber estuary. ☊ connect ☊
They are connected by marriage. ☊ connected ☊
The two issues are closely connected. ☊ connected ☊
conscious that...: I was vaguely conscious that I was being watched. ☊ conscious ☊
music which is accessible to an audience with extremely conservative tastes ☊ conservative ☊
At a conservative estimate, he'll be earning £50 000. ☊ conservative ☊
a carefully considered response ☊ consider ☊
The company is being actively considered as a potential partner (= it is thought possible that it could become one). ☊ consider ☊
consider how/what, etc...: We need to consider how the law might be reformed. ☊ consider ☊
This award is considered (to be) a great honour. ☊ consider ☊
These workers are considered (as) a high-risk group. ☊ consider ☊
consider sb/sth + adj.: consider sb/sth (to be) sth: Consider yourself lucky you weren't fired. ☊ consider ☊
consider sb/sth to do sth: He's generally considered to have the finest tenor voice in the country. ☊ consider ☊
it is considered that...: It is considered that the proposed development would create much-needed jobs. ☊ consider ☊
You should consider other people before you act. ☊ consider ☊
The proposals are currently under consideration (= being discussed). ☊ consideration ☊
The candidates' experience and qualifications will be taken into consideration when the decision is made. ☊ take sth into consideration ☊
This entrance is in constant use. ☊ constant ☊
Heat the sauce, stirring constantly. ☊ constantly ☊
construct sth: When was the bridge constructed? ☊ construct ☊
a well-constructed novel ☊ construct ☊
Our new offices are still under construction (= being built). ☊ construction ☊
consult sb about/on sth: I expect to be consulted about major issues. ☊ consult ☊
a consumer society (= one where buying and selling is considered to be very important) ☊ consumer ☊
Tax cuts will boost consumer confidence after the recession. ☊ consumer ☊
Children should be brought into contact with poetry at an early age. ☊ contact ☊
This substance should not come into contact with food. ☊ contact ☊
This pesticide kills insects on contact (= as soon as it touches them). ☊ contact ☊
This chemical is liable to explode on contact with water. ☊ contact ☊
Witnesses to the accident are asked to contact the police. ☊ contact ☊
life in contemporary Britain ☊ contemporary ☊
a table of contents (= the list at the front of a book) ☊ content ☊
The content of the course depends on what the students would like to study. ☊ content ☊
a singing contest ☊ contest ☊
a talent contest ☊ contest ☊
to enter/win/lose a contest ☊ contest ☊
a contest for the leadership of the party ☊ contest ☊
This speech needs to be set in the context of Britain in the 1960s. ☊ context ☊
His decision can only be understood in context. ☊ context ☊
Such databases are being used in a wide range of contexts. ☊ context ☊
You should be able to guess the meaning of the word from the context. ☊ context ☊
This quotation has been taken out of context (= repeated without giving the circumstances in which it was said). ☊ context ☊
She will continue in her present job until a replacement can be found. ☊ continue ☊
continue sth: The story will be continued in our next issue. ☊ continue ☊
Stop smoking and you will see a continuous improvement in your health. ☊ continuous ☊
The rain has been continuous since this morning. ☊ continuous ☊
contract to do sth: to win/be awarded a contract to build a new school ☊ contract ☊
I was on a three-year contract that expired last week. ☊ contract ☊
Under the terms of the contract the job should have been finished yesterday. ☊ contract ☊
The offer has been accepted, subject to contract (= the agreement is not official until the contract is signed). ☊ contract ☊
contract sth to sth: 'I will' and 'I shall' are usually contracted to 'I'll' (= made shorter). ☊ 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 ☊
The situation when we arrived was in marked contrast to the news reports. ☊ contrast ☊
The poverty of her childhood stands in total contrast to her life in Hollywood. ☊ contrast ☊
contrast (in sth): A wool jacket complements the silk trousers and provides an interesting contrast in texture. ☊ contrast ☊
When you look at their new system, ours seems very old-fashioned by contrast. ☊ contrast ☊
It is interesting to contrast the British legal system with the American one. ☊ contrast ☊
The poem contrasts youth and age. ☊ contrast ☊
Her actions contrasted sharply with her promises. ☊ contrast ☊
Medical negligence was said to have contributed to her death. ☊ contribute ☊
We hope everyone will contribute to the discussion. ☊ contribute ☊
All contributions will be gratefully received. ☊ contribution ☊
National Insurance contributions ☊ contribution ☊
an important contribution to the debate ☊ contribution ☊
All contributions for the May issue must be received by Friday. ☊ contribution ☊
A new advance has been made in the control of malaria. ☊ control ☊
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 ☊
The teacher had no control over the children. ☊ control ☊
He's reached retiring age, but he's still firmly in control. ☊ be in control (of sth) ☊
Don't worry—everything's under control! ☊ be under control ☊
The traffic lights are controlled by a central computer. ☊ control ☊
Many biological processes are controlled by hormones. ☊ control ☊
She was given drugs to control the pain. ☊ control ☊
The whole territory is now controlled by the army. ☊ control ☊
Can't you control your children? ☊ control ☊
a multi-national company based in Britain but controlled from South Africa ☊ control ☊
a controlled environment ☊ controlled ☊
social conventions ☊ convention ☊
By convention the deputy leader was always a woman. ☊ convention ☊
She is a young woman who enjoys flouting conventions. ☊ convention ☊
Convention demands that a club member should resign in such a situation. ☊ convention ☊
the Democratic Party Convention (= to elect a candidate for president) ☊ convention ☊
the Geneva convention ☊ convention ☊
the United Nations convention on the rights of the child ☊ convention ☊
conventional medicine ☊ 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 ☊
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 ☊
What rate will I get if I convert my dollars into euros? ☊ convert ☊
Hot water is converted to electricity by a turbine. ☊ convert ☊
convert sb (from sth) (to sth): She was soon converted to the socialist cause. ☊ convert ☊
The experience convinced him that Europe was on the brink of a revolution. ☊ convince ☊
While the pasta is cooking, prepare the sauce. ☊ cook ☊
He has been cool towards me ever since we had that argument. ☊ cool ☊
Cooler weather is forecast for the weekend. ☊ cool ☊
Relations between them have definitely cooled (= they are not as friendly with each other as they were). ☊ cool ☊
cool sth: The cylinder is cooled by a jet of water. ☊ cool ☊
Drink plenty of cold water to cool yourself down. ☊ cool sb down/off ☊
Desert plants are adapted to cope with extreme heat. ☊ cope ☊
The book sold 20 000 copies within two weeks. ☊ copy ☊
Everything in the computer's memory can be copied onto DVDs. ☊ copy ☊
Their tactics have been copied by other terrorist organizations. ☊ copy ☊
The car was taking the corners too fast. ☊ corner ☊
Their eyesight can be corrected in just a few minutes by the use of a laser. ☊ correct ☊
They issued a statement correcting the one they had made earlier. ☊ correct ☊
A new computer system has been installed at a cost of £80 000. ☊ cost ☊
She saved him from the fire but at the cost of her own life (= she died). ☊ cost ☊
I didn't get it because it cost too much. ☊ cost ☊
cost sth to do sth: The hospital will cost an estimated £2 million to build. ☊ cost ☊
cost sb sth: That one mistake almost cost him his life. ☊ cost ☊
a council member/meeting ☊ council ☊
Don't go over that line or your throw won't count. ☊ count ☊
count sth: Applications received after 1 July will not be counted. ☊ count ☊
Every point in this game counts. ☊ count ☊
It's the thought that counts (= used about a small but kind action or gift). ☊ count ☊
Billy can't count yet. ☊ count ☊
count doing sth: Few people can count on having a job for life. ☊ count on sb/sth ☊
European countries ☊ country ☊
leading industrial countries ☊ country ☊
She didn't know what life in a foreign country would be like. ☊ country ☊
It's good to meet people from different parts of the country. ☊ country ☊
open/wooded, etc. country ☊ country ☊
superb walking country ☊ country ☊
Explore Thomas Hardy country. ☊ country ☊
They have the support of most of the country. ☊ country ☊
The rich benefited from the reforms, not the country as a whole. ☊ country ☊
to live in the country ☊ country ☊
We spent a pleasant day in the country. ☊ country ☊
a country lane ☊ country ☊
Everyone should enjoy the right of access to the countryside. ☊ countryside ☊
We went there a couple of years ago. ☊ couple ☊
I've seen her a couple of times before. ☊ couple ☊
I'll be with you in a minute. There are a couple of things I have to do first. ☊ couple ☊
There are a couple more files to read first. ☊ couple ☊
Several couples were on the dance floor. ☊ couple ☊
Taking her courage in both hands, she opened the door and walked in. ☊ take your courage in both hands ☊
'Can I come, too?' 'Course you can.' ☊ of course ☊
She will appear in court tomorrow. ☊ court ☊
He won the court case and was awarded damages. ☊ court ☊
The case was settled out of court (= a decision was reached without a trial). ☊ court ☊
The survey covers all aspects of the business. ☊ cover ☊
the sales team covering the northern part of the country (= selling to people in that area) ☊ cover ☊
Much of the country is covered by forest. ☊ cover ☊
cover sb/sth in sth: The players were soon covered in mud. ☊ cover ☊
the front/back cover ☊ cover ☊
Her face was on the cover (= the front cover) of every magazine. ☊ cover ☊
a plastic waterproof cover for the stroller ☊ cover ☊
The walls were covered with pictures. ☊ covered ☊
a covered area of the stadium with seats ☊ covered ☊
The ice cracked as I stepped onto it. ☊ crack ☊
chefs who learned their craft in top hotels ☊ craft ☊
I'm not crazy about Chinese food (= I don't like it very much). ☊ crazy ☊
Scientists disagree about how the universe was created. ☊ create ☊
Try this new dish, created by our head chef. ☊ create ☊
He's a player who rarely seems to get the credit he deserves. ☊ credit ☊
We did all the work and she gets all the credit! ☊ credit ☊
Credit will be given in the exam for good spelling and grammar. ☊ credit ☊
All major credit cards are accepted at our hotels. ☊ credit card ☊
the fight against crime ☊ crime ☊
a political/financial crisis ☊ crisis ☊
the government's latest economic crisis ☊ crisis ☊
The business is still in crisis but it has survived the worst of the recession. ☊ crisis ☊
The Labour Party was facing an identity crisis. ☊ crisis ☊
The party was suffering a crisis of confidence among its supporters (= they did not trust it any longer). ☊ crisis ☊
Their marriage has reached crisis point. ☊ crisis ☊
What criteria are used for assessing a student's ability? ☊ criterion ☊
Students are encouraged to develop critical thinking instead of accepting opinions without questioning them. ☊ critical ☊
a critical moment in our country's history ☊ critical ☊
The plan has attracted criticism from consumer groups. ☊ criticism ☊
criticisms levelled at (= aimed at) journalists ☊ criticism ☊
We were taught how to criticize poems. ☊ criticize ☊
The crops are regularly sprayed with pesticides. ☊ crop ☊
They crossed the finishing line together (= in a race). ☊ cross ☊
The straps cross over at the back and are tied at the waist. ☊ cross ☊
Our letters must have crossed in the mail (= each was sent before the other was received). ☊ cross ☊
We seem to have a crossed line (= a telephone call that interrupts another call because of a wrong connection). ☊ cross ☊
The match attracted a capacity crowd of 80 000. ☊ crowd ☊
crucial that...: It is crucial that we get this right. ☊ crucial ☊
Sometimes you have to be cruel to be kind (= make sb suffer because it will be good for them later). ☊ cruel ☊
Her answer was greeted with cries of outrage. ☊ cry ☊
The children are taught to respect different cultures. ☊ culture ☊
She's won several cups for skating. ☊ cup ☊
built-in cupboards ☊ cupboard ☊
A range of policies have been introduced aimed at curbing inflation. ☊ curb ☊
TB is a serious illness, but it can be cured. ☊ cure ☊
There is no known cure but the illness can be treated. ☊ cure ☊
His clothes were curiously old-fashioned. ☊ curiously ☊
I wish my hair was curly. ☊ curly ☊
Currently, over 500 students are enrolled on the course. ☊ currently ☊
This matter is currently being discussed. ☊ currently ☊
to draw/draw back/pull back the curtains (= to open them, so that the window is no longer covered) ☊ curtain ☊
We left just before the final curtain. ☊ curtain ☊
the unemployment-income curve (= a line on a graph showing the relationship between the number of unemployed people and national income) ☊ curve ☊
This scene was cut from the final version of the movie. ☊ cut ☊
cut sth: Don't cut the string, untie the knots. ☊ cut ☊
The canoe cut through the water. ☊ cut ☊
I've been advised to cut sugar out of my diet. ☊ cut sth out (of sth) ☊
He's cut out a niche for himself (= found a suitable job) in journalism. ☊ cut sth out ☊
They cut off the enemy's retreat. ☊ cut sth off ☊
Our water supply has been cut off. ☊ cut sb/sth off ☊
I won't have a cigarette, thanks—I'm trying to cut down (= smoke fewer). ☊ cut sth down (to...), cut down (on sth) ☊
She feels very cut off living in the country. ☊ cut sb/sth off (from sb/sth) ☊
events affecting the daily lives of millions of people ☊ daily ☊
Invoices are signed on a daily basis. ☊ daily ☊
The earthquake caused damage to property estimated at $6 million. ☊ damage ☊
This could cause serious damage to the country's economy. ☊ damage ☊
Smoking seriously damages your health. ☊ damage ☊
The allegations are likely to damage his political career. ☊ damage ☊
The celebrations were a bit of a damp squib. ☊ a damp squib ☊
Find a partner and practise these new dance steps. ☊ dance ☊
Children's lives are in danger every time they cross this road. ☊ danger ☊
Smoking is a serious danger to health. ☊ danger ☊
Even if you have dark skin, you still need protection from the sun. ☊ dark ☊
This data was collected from 69 countries. ☊ data ☊
raw data (= that has not been analysed) ☊ data ☊
These data show that most cancers are detected as a result of clinical follow-up. ☊ data ☊
The details can be added at a later date. ☊ date ☊
The work will be carried out at a future date. ☊ date ☊
We need to fix a date for the next meeting. ☊ date ☊
Anyone who knows of the vehicle's whereabouts from that date until 7 March is asked to contact Bangor police station. ☊ date ☊
The skeleton has been dated at about 2 000 BC. ☊ date ☊
The forms should be dated and signed and sent back immediately. ☊ date ☊
I saw Tom three days ago. ☊ day ☊
They left the day before yesterday (= two days ago). ☊ day ☊
Take the medicine three times a day. ☊ day ☊
It's been a long day (= I've been very busy). ☊ day ☊
One day, I want to leave the city and move to the country. ☊ one day ☊
One day, he walked out of the house with a small bag and never came back. ☊ one day ☊
a dead language (= one that is no longer spoken, for example Latin) ☊ dead ☊
He dropped dead (= died suddenly) last week. ☊ dead ☊
She is used to dealing with all kinds of people in her job. ☊ deal with sb ☊
A deal was struck after lengthy negotiations. ☊ deal ☊
The deal fell through (= no agreement was reached). ☊ deal ☊
Do you believe in life after death? ☊ death ☊
a death camp (= a place where prisoners are killed, usually in a war) ☊ death ☊
a debate on abortion ☊ debate ☊
The minister opened the debate (= was the first to speak). ☊ debate ☊
The motion under debate (= being discussed) was put to a vote. ☊ debate ☊
After a long debate, Congress approved the proposal. ☊ debate ☊
a heated/wide-ranging/lively debate ☊ debate ☊
the current debate about tax ☊ debate ☊
There had been much debate on the issue of childcare. ☊ debate ☊
The question of the origin of the universe is still hotly debated (= strongly argued about) by scientists. ☊ debate ☊
I need to pay off all my debts before I leave the country. ☊ debt ☊
a country's foreign debt burden ☊ debt ☊
it is decided (that)...: It was decided (that) the school should purchase new software. ☊ decide ☊
We finally reached a decision (= decided after some difficulty). ☊ decision ☊
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 ☊
All income must be declared. ☊ declare ☊
The cake was decorated to look like a car. ☊ decorate ☊
Photographs of actors decorated the walls of the restaurant. ☊ decorate ☊
a Chinese theme in the interior decoration ☊ decoration ☊
This discussion's getting too deep for me. ☊ deep ☊
a deep economic recession ☊ deep ☊
to be in a deep sleep/trance/coma ☊ deep ☊
The water is only a few inches deep. ☊ deep ☊
deep water/snow ☊ deep ☊
Feelings about the death of a parent are bound to go deep. ☊ go/run deep ☊
Opinion is deeply divided on this issue. ☊ deeply ☊
The party faces defeat in the election. ☊ defeat ☊
soldiers who died in defence of their country ☊ defence ☊
What points can be raised in defence of this argument? ☊ defence ☊
I have to say in her defence that she knew nothing about it beforehand. ☊ defence ☊
The town walls were built as a defence against enemy attacks. ☊ defence ☊
Humour is a more effective defence than violence. ☊ defence ☊
the Department of Defense ☊ defence ☊
Further cuts in defence spending are being considered. ☊ defence ☊
defend sb/yourself/sth: Troops have been sent to defend the borders. ☊ defend ☊
defend sb/yourself/sth from/against sb/sth: All our officers are trained to defend themselves against knife attacks. ☊ defend ☊
defend against sb/sth: It is impossible to defend against an all-out attack. ☊ defend ☊
define sth as sth: Life imprisonment is defined as 60 years under state law. ☊ define ☊
define sth: We need to define the task ahead very clearly. ☊ define ☊
The difficulty of a problem was defined in terms of how long it took to complete. ☊ define ☊
That's definite then, is it? ☊ definite ☊
Some old people want help; others most definitely do not. ☊ definitely ☊
The date of the move has not been definitely decided yet (= it may change). ☊ definitely ☊
There is no agreed definition of what a comprehensive school should be. ☊ definition ☊
Water freezes at 32 degrees Fahrenheit (32°F) or zero/nought degrees Celsius (0°C). ☊ degree ☊
delay sth: The judge will delay his verdict until he receives medical reports on the offender. ☊ delay ☊
The government is accused of using delaying tactics (= deliberately doing sth to delay a process, decision, etc.). ☊ delay ☊
a river scene painted in delicate watercolours ☊ delicate ☊
She won the game easily, to the delight of all her fans. ☊ delight ☊
delighted to do sth: I'd be absolutely delighted to come. ☊ delighted ☊
delighted by/at sth: She was delighted by/at the news of the wedding. ☊ delighted ☊
deliver (sth) to sb/sth: Leaflets have been delivered to every household. ☊ deliver ☊
demonstrate sb/sth to be sth: The theories were demonstrated to be false. ☊ demonstrate ☊
it is demonstrated that...: It has been demonstrated that this drug is effective. ☊ demonstrate ☊
deny sth: to deny a claim/a charge/an accusation ☊ deny ☊
Flights should be confirmed 48 hours before departure. ☊ departure ☊
They had received no news of him since his departure from the island. ☊ departure ☊
depend sb/sth to do sth: He knew he could depend upon her to deal with the situation. ☊ depend on/upon sb/sth ☊
Depend upon it (= you can be sure) we won't give up. ☊ depend on/upon sb/sth ☊
depend sb/sth doing sth: Can we depend on you coming in on Sunday? ☊ depend on/upon sb/sth ☊
depend sb/sth to do sth: You can depend on her to be (= she always is) late. ☊ depend on/upon sb/sth ☊
The community depends on the shipping industry for its survival. ☊ depend on/upon sb/sth (for sth) ☊
I don't want to depend too much on my parents. ☊ depend on/upon sb/sth (for sth) ☊
Does the quality of teaching depend on class size? ☊ depend on/upon sth ☊
It would depend on the circumstances. ☊ depend on/upon sth ☊
depend how, what, etc...: Whether we need more food depends on how many people turn up. ☊ 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 ☊
'Is he coming?' 'That depends. He may not have the time.' ☊ that depends, it (all) depends ☊
I don't know if we can help—it all depends. ☊ that depends, it (all) depends ☊
I might not go. It depends how tired I am. ☊ that depends, it (all) depends ☊
'Your job sounds fun.' 'It depends what you mean by 'fun'.' ☊ that depends, it (all) depends ☊
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 ☊
it depresses sb to do sth: It depresses me to see so many young girls smoking. ☊ depress ☊
to live in the depths of the country (= a long way from a town) ☊ depth ☊
What's the depth of the water here? ☊ depth ☊
Water was found at a depth of 30 metres. ☊ depth ☊
The current political situation in Vietnam is described in chapter 8. ☊ describe ☊
describe sb/sth as sth: The man was described as tall and dark, and aged about 20. ☊ describe ☊
Jim was described by his colleagues as 'unusual'. ☊ describe ☊
The basic design of the car is very similar to that of earlier models. ☊ design ☊
design sth (for sth): The method is specifically designed for use in small groups. ☊ design ☊
design sth (as sth): This course is primarily designed as an introduction to the subject. ☊ design ☊
design sth to do sth: The programme is designed to help people who have been out of work for a long time. ☊ design ☊
a badly designed kitchen ☊ design ☊
The dessert can be topped with cream, if desired (= if you like). ☊ desire ☊
The medicine did not achieve the desired effect. ☊ desire ☊
Stores are getting desperate after two years of poor sales. ☊ desperate ☊
I heard sounds of a desperate struggle in the next room. ☊ 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 ☊
They face a desperate shortage of clean water. ☊ desperate ☊
an expedition planned down to the last detail ☊ detail ☊
This issue will be discussed in more detail in the next chapter. ☊ detail ☊
The research has been carried out with scrupulous attention to detail. ☊ detail ☊
The fine detail of the plan has yet to be worked out. ☊ detail ☊
He gave me detailed instructions on how to get there. ☊ detailed ☊
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 ☊
a determined effort to stop smoking ☊ determined ☊
The site is being developed by a French company. ☊ develop ☊
A crisis was rapidly developing in the Gulf. ☊ develop ☊
We need more time to see how things develop before we take action. ☊ develop ☊
A new type of painkilling drug has recently been developed. ☊ develop ☊
Are there further developments in the investigation? ☊ development ☊
a water-saving device ☊ device ☊
The results are shown in diagram 2. ☊ diagram ☊
I'll make a note of our next meeting in my diary. ☊ diary ☊
The writer's letters and diaries are being published next year. ☊ diary ☊
Her husband died suddenly last week. ☊ die ☊
I'm dying for a glass of water. ☊ 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 ☊
There are no significant differences between the education systems of the two countries. ☊ difference ☊
Changing schools made a big difference to my life. ☊ make a, no, some, etc. difference (to/in sb/sth) ☊
The programme was about customs in different parts of the country. ☊ different ☊
They are sold in many different colours. ☊ different ☊
It's difficult for them to get here much before seven. ☊ difficult ☊
It's really difficult to read your writing. ☊ difficult ☊
My boss is making life very difficult for me. ☊ difficult ☊
The changes were made with surprisingly little difficulty. ☊ difficulty ☊
school dinners (= meals provided at school in the middle of the day) ☊ dinner ☊
The club's annual dinner will be held on 3 June. ☊ dinner ☊
He was directed to a table beside the window. ☊ direct ☊
A new manager has been appointed to direct the project. ☊ direct ☊
He was asked to take command and direct operations. ☊ direct ☊
direct sth against sth/sb: Most of his anger was directed against himself. ☊ direct ☊
All work was produced by the students under the direction of John Williams. ☊ direction ☊
She was entrusted with the direction of the project. ☊ direction ☊
Simple directions for assembling the model are printed on the box. ☊ direction ☊
Once again her life felt lacking in direction. ☊ direction ☊
It's only a small improvement, but at least it's a step in the right direction. ☊ direction ☊
They hit a truck coming in the opposite direction. ☊ direction ☊
directly opposite/below/ahead ☊ directly ☊
First remove any grease or dirt from the surface. ☊ dirt ☊
I always get given the dirty jobs (= jobs that make you become dirty). ☊ dirty ☊
The fact that he didn't speak a foreign language put him at a distinct disadvantage. ☊ disadvantage ☊
I disagree with violent protests. ☊ disagree with sth/with doing sth ☊
disagreement on the method to be used ☊ disagreement ☊
disagreement (between A and B): It was a source of disagreement between the two states. ☊ disagreement ☊
The movie had disappointed her (= it wasn't as good as she had expected). ☊ disappoint ☊
disappointed (that...): I'm disappointed (that) it was sold out. ☊ disappointed ☊
disappointed (not) to be...: She was disappointed not to be chosen. ☊ disappointed ☊
disapprove of sb/sth: He strongly disapproved of the changes that had been made. ☊ disapprove ☊
Strict discipline is imposed on army recruits. ☊ discipline ☊
to get/give/offer a discount ☊ discount ☊
discount sth as sth: The news reports were being discounted as propaganda. ☊ discount ☊
Most of our stock has been discounted by up to 40%. ☊ discount ☊
Cook is credited with discovering Hawaii. ☊ discover ☊
discover sb/sth: Police discovered a large stash of drugs while searching the house. ☊ discover ☊
it is discovered that...: It was later discovered that the diaries were a fraud. ☊ discover ☊
sb/sth is discovered to be/have...: He was later discovered to be seriously ill. ☊ discover ☊
He saw life as a voyage of discovery. ☊ discovery ☊
The drug is not a new discovery—it's been known about for years. ☊ discovery ☊
This topic will be discussed at greater length in the next chapter. ☊ discuss ☊
After considerable discussion, they decided to accept our offer. ☊ discussion ☊
The plans have been under discussion (= being talked about) for a year now. ☊ discussion ☊
Discussions are still taking place between the two leaders. ☊ discussion ☊
A lively discussion followed about whether he should be allowed to join the club. ☊ discussion ☊
Her article is a discussion of the methods used in research. ☊ discussion ☊
disgusted (at/by sb/sth): I was disgusted at/by the sight. ☊ disgusted ☊
He was accused of dishonestly obtaining property. ☊ dishonestly ☊
He disliked it when she behaved badly in front of his mother. ☊ dislike ☊
He dismissed the opinion polls as worthless. ☊ dismiss ☊
The suggestion should not be dismissed out of hand (= without thinking about it). ☊ dismiss ☊
Designs for the new sports hall are on display in the library. ☊ on display ☊
Salt dissolves in water. ☊ dissolve ☊
Dissolve the tablet in water. ☊ dissolve ☊
In the US, distance is measured in miles. ☊ distance ☊
You'll never get the ball in from that distance. ☊ distance ☊
distinguish A from B: It was hard to distinguish one twin from the other. ☊ distinguish ☊
distribute sth: The newspaper is distributed free. ☊ distribute ☊
distribute sth among sb/sth: The money was distributed among schools in the area. ☊ distribute ☊
Make sure that your weight is evenly distributed. ☊ distribute ☊
Cases of the disease are widely distributed through Europe. ☊ distribute ☊
the distribution of food and medicines to the flood victims ☊ distribution ☊
Electronic media make the potential for information distribution possible on a scale never before achieved. ☊ distribution ☊
congressional districts ☊ district ☊
divide sth (up) (into sth): A sentence can be divided up into meaningful segments. ☊ divide ☊
a distinction which cuts right across the familiar division into arts and sciences ☊ division ☊
The marriage ended in divorce in 1996. ☊ divorce ☊
She did well out of (= made a big profit from) the deal. ☊ do ☊
If they can't get it to us in time, we'll just have to do without. ☊ do without (sb/sth) ☊
do doing sth: I could have done without being (= I wish I had not been) woken up at three in the morning. ☊ do without (sb/sth) ☊
He plays better than he did a year ago. ☊ do ☊
an appointment at the doctor's ☊ doctor ☊
Copies of the relevant documents must be filed at court. ☊ document ☊
Save the document before closing. ☊ document ☊
You will be paid in American dollars. ☊ dollar ☊
domestic flights (= to and from places within a country) ☊ domestic ☊
domestic service (= the work of a servant in a large house) ☊ domestic ☊
He tended to dominate the conversation. ☊ dominate ☊
She always says a lot in meetings, but she doesn't dominate. ☊ dominate ☊
the front/back door (= at the entrance at the front/back of a building) ☊ door ☊
She's just arrived—she's just come in the door. ☊ door ☊
He walked out the door. ☊ door ☊
There's somebody at the door (= at the front door of a house). ☊ door ☊
Text and graphics are printed at 300 dots per inch. ☊ dot ☊
'Otter' is spelt with a double t. ☊ double ☊
He earns double what she does. ☊ double ☊
I had to bend double to get under the table. ☊ double ☊
He gets paid double for doing the same job I do. ☊ double ☊
The research showed beyond doubt that smoking contributes to heart disease. ☊ beyond (any) doubt ☊
It may be all right. Personally, I have my doubts. ☊ have your doubts (about sth) ☊
This meeting has been, without doubt, one of the most useful we have had so far. ☊ without/beyond doubt ☊
'Do you think England will win?'—'I doubt it.' ☊ doubt ☊
Did you get that down? ☊ down ☊
Tears ran down her face. ☊ down ☊
Official projections of the spread of AIDS have mercifully been revised downwards (= it has been predicted that the disease will not spread as fast as had earlier been suggested). ☊ downwards ☊
a draft constitution/treaty/agreement ☊ draft ☊
He quickly dragged a comb through his hair. ☊ drag ☊
A powerful human drama was unfolding before our eyes. ☊ drama ☊
They watched dramatic pictures of the police raid on TV. ☊ dramatic ☊
I thought someone came into the bedroom, but it was just a dream. ☊ dream ☊
She tried to turn her dream of running her own business into reality. ☊ dream ☊
It was the end of all my hopes and dreams. ☊ dream ☊
She walked around in a dream all day. ☊ dream ☊
dream of/about sb/sth: I dreamt about you last night. ☊ dream ☊
dream (that)...: I dreamt (that) I got the job. ☊ dream ☊
dream of/about sth: She dreams of running her own business. ☊ dream ☊
It was the kind of trip most of us only dream about. ☊ dream ☊
dream of/about doing sth: I wouldn't dream of going without you (= I would never go without you). ☊ dream ☊
dream (that)...: I never dreamt (that) I'd actually get the job. ☊ dream ☊
I can't go to the door—I'm not dressed yet. ☊ dressed ☊
soft drinks (= cold drinks without alcohol) ☊ drink ☊
a drink of water ☊ drink ☊
She took to drink (= often drank too much alcohol) after her marriage broke up. ☊ drink ☊
In hot weather, drink plenty of water. ☊ drink ☊
a steam-driven locomotive ☊ drive ☊
a learner driver (= one who has not yet passed a driving test) ☊ driver ☊
The car comes equipped with a driver's airbag. ☊ driver ☊
She only got where she is today through hard work and a driving ambition. ☊ driving ☊
You must drop your speed in built-up areas. ☊ drop ☊
drop sth (+ adv./prep.): Medical supplies are being dropped into the stricken area. ☊ drop ☊
There was a substantial drop in the number of people out of work last month. ☊ drop ☊
He does not smoke or take drugs. ☊ drug ☊
teenagers experimenting with drugs ☊ drug ☊
I found out Steve was on drugs (= regularly used drugs). ☊ drug ☊
a hard (= very harmful) drug such as heroin ☊ drug ☊
a soft drug (= one that is not considered very harmful) ☊ drug ☊
Drugs have been seized with a street value of two million dollars. ☊ drug ☊
He was charged with pushing drugs (= selling them). ☊ drug ☊
I don't do drugs (= use them). ☊ drug ☊
prescribed drugs ☊ drug ☊
The doctor put me on a course of pain-killing drugs. ☊ drug ☊
drug companies ☊ drug ☊
The drug has some bad side effects. ☊ drug ☊
It was high summer and the rivers were dry (= had no water in them). ☊ dry ☊
My essay's due next Friday (= it has to be given to the teacher by then). ☊ due ☊
Life in a small town could be deadly dull. ☊ dull ☊
The books were all covered with dust. ☊ dust ☊
That guitar's been sitting gathering dust (= not being used) for years now. ☊ dust ☊
to do your duty for your country ☊ duty ☊
I'll have to go I'm afraid—duty calls. ☊ duty ☊
Mozart's early works (= those written at the beginning of his career) ☊ early ☊
The ruling overturned the court's earlier decision. ☊ early ☊
As I mentioned earlier... ☊ early ☊
a week earlier ☊ early ☊
earn (sth): He earns about $40 000 a year. ☊ earn ☊
She must earn a fortune (= earn a lot of money). ☊ earn ☊
earn sb sth: His victory in the tournament earned him $50 000. ☊ earn ☊
Your money would earn more in a high-interest account. ☊ earn ☊
earn sth: He earned a reputation as an expert on tax law. ☊ earn ☊
As a teacher, she had earned the respect of her students. ☊ earn ☊
I need a rest. I think I've earned it, don't you? ☊ earn ☊
earn sb sth: His outstanding ability earned him a place on the team. ☊ earn ☊
the history of life on earth ☊ earth ☊
After a week at sea, it was good to feel the earth beneath our feet again. ☊ earth ☊
All important points are numbered for ease of reference (= so that you can find them easily). ☊ ease ☊
I'll agree to anything for an easy life. ☊ easy ☊
a market economy (= one in which the price is fixed according to both cost and demand) ☊ economy ☊
I sat down at the water's edge. ☊ edge ☊
She was educated in the US. ☊ educate ☊
He was educated at his local comprehensive school and then at Oxford. ☊ educate ☊
educate sb (in/on sth): Children need to be educated on the dangers of drug-taking. ☊ educate ☊
the state education system ☊ education ☊
I can certainly feel the effects of too many late nights. ☊ effect ☊
The recommendations will soon be put into effect. ☊ bring/put sth into effect ☊
drugs that are effective against cancer ☊ effective ☊
The truth of this statement has been effectively demonstrated in Chapter 1. ☊ effectively ☊
The local clubs are making every effort to interest more young people. ☊ effort ☊
a boiled egg ☊ egg ☊
a chocolate egg (= made from chocolate in the shape of an egg) ☊ egg ☊
There are two types of qualification—either is acceptable. ☊ either ☊
Pete can't go and I can't either. ☊ either ☊
elect sb/sth: an elected assembly/leader/representative ☊ elect ☊
the newly elected government ☊ elect ☊
elect sb to sth: She became the first black woman to be elected to the Senate. ☊ elect ☊
elect sb (as) sth: elect sb + noun: He was elected (as) MP for Oxford East. ☊ elect ☊
to win/lose an election ☊ election ☊
to fight an election ☊ election ☊
to vote in an election ☊ election ☊
In America, presidential elections are held every four years. ☊ election ☊
The prime minister is about to call (= announce) an election. ☊ election ☊
to run for election ☊ election ☊
The answer to the problem must be sought elsewhere. ☊ elsewhere ☊
Details of Keats' biography are given elsewhere (= in another part of this book, article, etc.) ☊ elsewhere ☊
embarrass sb: Her questions about my private life embarrassed me. ☊ embarrass ☊
I didn't want to embarrass him by kissing him in front of his friends. ☊ embarrass ☊
The speech was deliberately designed to embarrass the prime minister. ☊ embarrass ☊
I've never felt so embarrassed in my life! ☊ embarrassed ☊
Her remark was followed by an embarrassed silence. ☊ embarrassed ☊
This EU ruling puts Britain in a very embarrassing position. ☊ embarrassing ☊
it emerges that...: It emerged that the company was going to be sold. ☊ emerge ☊
After the elections opposition groups began to emerge. ☊ emerge ☊
This door should only be used in an emergency. ☊ emergency ☊
The government has been granted emergency powers (= to deal with an emergency). ☊ emergency ☊
They made an emotional appeal for help. ☊ emotional ☊
Increased emphasis is now being placed on corporate image. ☊ emphasis ☊
emphasize how, what, etc...: He emphasized how little was known about the disease. ☊ emphasize ☊
employ sb to do sth: A number of people have been employed to deal with the backlog of work. ☊ employ ☊
He criticized the repressive methods employed by the country's government. ☊ employ ☊
to be in paid employment ☊ employment ☊
pensions from previous employments ☊ employment ☊
It's not good to drink alcohol on an empty stomach (= without having eaten something). ☊ empty ☊
My life seems empty without you. ☊ empty ☊
empty sth of sth: The room had been emptied of all furniture. ☊ empty ☊
I had never encountered such resistance before. ☊ encounter ☊
encounter (with sb/sth): Three of them were killed in the subsequent encounter with the police. ☊ encounter ☊
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 ☊
It was his first sexual encounter (= first experience of sex). ☊ encounter ☊
Flaubert was her first encounter with French literature. ☊ encounter ☊
encourage sb: We were greatly encouraged by the positive response of the public. ☊ encourage ☊
encourage sb to do sth: Music and lighting are used to encourage shoppers to buy more. ☊ encourage ☊
encouragement (to sb) (to do sth): She was given every encouragement to try something new. ☊ encouragement ☊
The meeting came to an end (= finished). ☊ end ☊
The coup brought his corrupt regime to an end. ☊ end ☊
There's no end in sight to the present crisis. ☊ end ☊
This latest attack could spell the end of the peace process. ☊ end ☊
Their long struggle ended in failure. ☊ end in sth ☊
The debate ended in uproar. ☊ end in sth ☊
The movie has a car chase to end all car chases. ☊ a/the sth to end all sths ☊
It is rare to find a prominent politician with few political enemies. ☊ enemy ☊
The state has a duty to protect its citizens against external enemies. ☊ enemy ☊
The enemy was/were forced to retreat. ☊ enemy ☊
an energy crisis (= for example when fuel is not freely available) ☊ energy ☊
The £500 million programme is centred around energy efficiency and renewable power sources. ☊ energy ☊
engaged (in sth): They are engaged in talks with the Irish government. ☊ engaged ☊
They were engaged in conversation. ☊ engaged ☊
I couldn't get through—the line's engaged. ☊ engaged ☊
I phoned earlier but you were engaged (= using your phone). ☊ engaged ☊
I get a lot of enjoyment from my grandchildren. ☊ enjoyment ☊
Do you get any enjoyment out of this type of work? ☊ enjoyment ☊
Don't ask me to do it. I've got enough problems as it is. ☊ enough ☊
I hadn't trained enough for the game. ☊ enough ☊
I hope my job's safe. Life is hard enough as it is. ☊ enough ☊
a murder enquiry ☊ enquiry ☊
enquiry into sth: a public enquiry into the environmental effects of the proposed new road ☊ enquiry ☊
to hold/order an enquiry into the affair ☊ enquiry ☊
a telephone enquiry ☊ enquiry ☊
enquiry (from sb) (about sb/sth): We received over 300 enquiries about the job. ☊ enquiry ☊
Two men have been helping police with their enquiries (= are being questioned about a crime, but have not been charged with it). ☊ enquiry ☊
All enquiries should be addressed to the customer services department. ☊ enquiry ☊
enter sth: 1 000 children entered the competition. ☊ enter ☊
enter sb/sth in sth: Irish trainers have entered several horses in the race. ☊ enter ☊
enter sb/sth for sth: How many students have been entered for the exam? ☊ enter ☊
enter (for sth): Only four British players have entered for the championship. ☊ enter ☊
to enter Parliament (= become an MP) ☊ enter ☊
Knock before you enter. ☊ enter ☊
enter sth: Someone entered the room behind me. ☊ enter ☊
A note of defiance entered her voice. ☊ enter ☊
I found the talk both informative and entertaining. ☊ entertaining ☊
The entertainment was provided by a folk band. ☊ entertainment ☊
Local entertainments are listed in the newspaper. ☊ entertainment ☊
The show was good entertainment value. ☊ entertainment ☊
The news was greeted with a lack of enthusiasm by those at the meeting. ☊ enthusiasm ☊
I have never in my entire life heard such nonsense! ☊ entire ☊
entitle sb to sth: You will be entitled to your pension when you reach 65. ☊ entitle ☊
the front/back/side entrance of the house ☊ entrance ☊
countries seeking entry into the European Union ☊ entry ☊
She made her entry to the sound of thunderous applause. ☊ entry ☊
The children were surprised by the sudden entry of their teacher. ☊ entry ☊
to be granted/refused entry into the country ☊ entry ☊
an airmail/padded/prepaid envelope ☊ envelope ☊
tests carried out in a controlled environment ☊ environment ☊
This achievement is unlikely ever to be equalled. ☊ equal ☊
With his last jump he equalled the world record. ☊ equal ☊
This job could be done equally well by a computer. ☊ equally ☊
The findings of the survey apply equally to adults and children. ☊ equally ☊
The money was divided equally among her four children. ☊ equally ☊
The new regulation was seen as equivalent to censorship. ☊ equivalent ☊
There was no hope of escape from her disastrous marriage. ☊ escape ☊
For her, travel was an escape from the boredom of her everyday life. ☊ escape ☊
essential services such as gas, water and electricity ☊ essential ☊
The museum is closed while essential repairs are being carried out. ☊ essential ☊
The studio had all the essentials like heating and running water. ☊ essential ☊
The committee was established in 1912. ☊ establish ☊
The new treaty establishes a free trade zone. ☊ establish ☊
By then she was established as a star. ☊ establish ☊
Traditions get established over time. ☊ establish ☊
it is established that...: It has since been established that the horse was drugged. ☊ establish ☊
I can give you a rough estimate of the amount of wood you will need. ☊ estimate ☊
a ballpark estimate (= an approximate estimate) ☊ estimate ☊
official government estimates of traffic growth over the next decade ☊ estimate ☊
At least 5 000 people were killed, and that's a conservative estimate (= the real figure will be higher). ☊ estimate ☊
We got estimates from three firms and accepted the lowest. ☊ estimate ☊
estimate sth (at sth): The satellite will cost an estimated £400 million. ☊ estimate ☊
Police estimate the crowd at 30 000. ☊ estimate ☊
estimate sth to do sth: The deal is estimated to be worth around $1.5 million. ☊ estimate ☊
estimate (that)...: We estimated (that) it would cost about €5 000. ☊ estimate ☊
it is estimated (that)...: It is estimated (that) the project will last four years. ☊ estimate ☊
estimate how many, large, etc...: It is hard to estimate how many children suffer from dyslexia. ☊ estimate ☊
The price is given in dollars or euros. ☊ euro ☊
an even contest ☊ even ☊
The two players were pretty even. ☊ even ☊
The election was the main event of 2008. ☊ event ☊
In the light of later events the decision was proved right. ☊ event ☊
I'll get round to mending it eventually. ☊ eventually ☊
She hopes to get a job on the local newspaper and eventually work for 'The Times'. ☊ eventually ☊
Every one of their CDs has been a hit. ☊ every ☊
One in every three marriages ends in divorce. ☊ every ☊
The room bore evidence of a struggle. ☊ evidence ☊
evidence (that...): There is not a shred of evidence that the meeting actually took place. ☊ evidence ☊
Have you any evidence to support this allegation? ☊ evidence ☊
On the evidence of their recent matches, it is unlikely the Spanish team will win the cup. ☊ evidence ☊
I was asked to give evidence (= to say what I knew, describe what I had seen, etc.) at the trial. ☊ evidence ☊
He was released when the judge ruled there was no evidence against him. ☊ evidence ☊
the eternal struggle between good and evil ☊ evil ☊
Her second husband was the exact opposite of her first (= completely different). ☊ exact ☊
It happened almost exactly a year ago. ☊ exactly ☊
His words had exactly the opposite effect. ☊ exactly ☊
Demand for the product has been greatly exaggerated. ☊ exaggerate ☊
Applicants are selected for jobs on the results of a competitive examination. ☊ examination ☊
Your proposals are still under examination. ☊ examination ☊
The issue needs further examination. ☊ examination ☊
examine sth: These ideas will be examined in more detail in Chapter 10. ☊ examine ☊
examine how, what, etc...: It is necessary to examine how the proposals can be carried out. ☊ examine ☊
examine sth/sb for sth: The goods were examined for damage on arrival. ☊ examine ☊
Japan is often quoted as the prime example of a modern industrial nation. ☊ example ☊
example (of sth): She is a shining example of what people with disabilities can achieve. ☊ example ☊
Tours are arranged all year round (January excepted). ☊ except ☊
except sb/sth from sth: Children under five are excepted from the survey. ☊ except ☊
With very few exceptions, private schools get the best exam results. ☊ exception ☊
Children are not usually allowed in, but I'm prepared to make an exception in this case. ☊ make an exception ☊
All his novels are set in Italy with the exception of his last. ☊ with the exception of ☊
trade and cultural exchanges with China ☊ exchange ☊
an exchange of fire (= between enemy soldiers) ☊ exchange ☊
I buy you lunch and you fix my computer. Is that a fair exchange? ☊ exchange ☊
excited (at sth): I'm really excited at the prospect of working abroad. ☊ excited ☊
excited (to do sth): He was very excited to be asked to play for Wales. ☊ excited ☊
He was flushed with excitement at the thought. ☊ excitement ☊
Buses run every hour, Sundays excluded. ☊ exclude ☊
Concern is growing over the number of children excluded from school (= not allowed to attend because of bad behaviour). ☊ exclude ☊
You might be excused for thinking that Ben is in charge (= he is not, but it is an easy mistake to make). ☊ excuse ☊
exercise sth: Horses need to be exercised regularly. ☊ exercise ☊
When she appeared in court she exercised her right to remain silent. ☊ exercise ☊
Only one painting was exhibited in the artist's lifetime. ☊ exhibit ☊
The museum contains some interesting exhibits on Spanish rural life. ☊ exhibit ☊
an exhibition of old photographs ☊ exhibition ☊
Does life exist on other planets? ☊ exist ☊
Pakistan came into existence as an independent country in 1947. ☊ existence ☊
a crisis that threatens the industry's continued existence ☊ existence ☊
The family endured a miserable existence in a cramped apartment. ☊ existence ☊
We led a poor but happy enough existence as children. ☊ existence ☊
The peasants depend on a good harvest for their very existence (= in order to continue to live). ☊ existence ☊
an exit visa (= a stamp in a passport giving sb permission to leave a particular country) ☊ exit ☊
Metals expand when they are heated. ☊ expand ☊
expect (that)...: Many people were expecting (that) the peace talks would break down. ☊ expect ☊
expect sb/sth: to expect a visit/call/letter from sb ☊ expect ☊
expect sb to do sth: They expected all their children to be high achievers. ☊ expect ☊
expect to do sth: I expect to be paid promptly for the work. ☊ expect ☊
Against all expectations, she was enjoying herself. ☊ expectation ☊
The numbers attending fell short of expectations. ☊ expectation ☊
The event did not live up to expectations. ☊ expectation ☊
Unfortunately the new software has failed to meet expectations. ☊ expectation ☊
Double the expected number of people came to the meeting. ☊ expected ☊
The garden was transformed at great expense. ☊ expense ☊
No expense was spared (= they spent as much money as was needed) to make the party a success. ☊ expense ☊
Do you have any previous experience of this type of work? ☊ experience ☊
She didn't get paid much but it was all good experience. ☊ experience ☊
Experience has taught me that life can be very unfair. ☊ experience ☊
In my experience, very few people really understand the problem. ☊ experience ☊
She knew from past experience that Ann would not give up easily. ☊ experience ☊
The country experienced a foreign currency shortage for several months. ☊ experience ☊
Everyone experiences these problems at some time in their lives. ☊ experience ☊
Facts can be established by observation and experiment. ☊ experiment ☊
I've never cooked this before so it's an experiment. ☊ experiment ☊
The system was installed four years ago as an experiment. ☊ experiment ☊
experiment in sth: the country's brief experiment in democracy ☊ experiment ☊
I experimented until I got the recipe just right. ☊ experiment ☊
explain (sth) (to sb): First, I'll explain the rules of the game. ☊ explain ☊
it is explained that...: It was explained that attendance was compulsory. ☊ explain ☊
The government now has to explain its decision to the public. ☊ explain ☊
explanation (of sth): The book opens with an explanation of why some drugs are banned. ☊ explanation ☊
explore sth (for sth): The city is best explored on foot. ☊ explore ☊
These ideas will be explored in more detail in chapter 7. ☊ explore ☊
90% of the engines are exported to Europe. ☊ export ☊
Then the fruit is packaged for export. ☊ export ☊
the country's major exports ☊ export ☊
Miles of sand are exposed at low tide. ☊ expose ☊
His views have been expressed in numerous speeches. ☊ express ☊
express how, what, etc...: Words cannot express how pleased I am. ☊ express ☊
Expressions of sympathy flooded in from all over the country. ☊ expression ☊
The poet's anger finds expression in (= is shown in) the last verse of the poem. ☊ expression ☊
The riots are the most serious expression of anti-government feeling yet. ☊ expression ☊
There are plans to extend the no-smoking area. ☊ extend ☊
The show has been extended for another six weeks. ☊ extend ☊
The school is extending the range of subjects taught. ☊ extend ☊
Can I have extension 4332 please? ☊ extension ☊
He's been granted an extension of the contract for another year. ☊ extension ☊
The pub had an extension (= was allowed to stay open longer) on Christmas Eve. ☊ extension ☊
She was given an extension to finish writing her thesis. ☊ extension ☊
the extension of new technology into developing countries ☊ extension ☊
My home life was becoming no more than an extension of my job. ☊ extension ☊
Extensive repair work is being carried out. ☊ extensive ☊
I was amazed at the extent of his knowledge. ☊ extent ☊
The pollution of the forest has seriously affected plant life and, to a lesser extent, wildlife. ☊ to... extent ☊
The book discusses the extent to which (= how much) family life has changed over the past 50 years. ☊ to... extent ☊
Breakfast is provided at no extra charge. ☊ extra ☊
We don't charge extra for the activities—everything is included in the admission fee. ☊ extra ☊
Do you have this sweatshirt in an extra large size? ☊ extra ☊
It's extraordinary that he managed to sleep through the party. ☊ extraordinary ☊
The president took the extraordinary step of apologizing publicly for his behaviour! ☊ extraordinary ☊
Children will be removed from their parents only in extreme circumstances. ☊ extreme ☊
Don't go doing anything extreme like leaving the country. ☊ extreme ☊
an extreme nationalist organization ☊ extreme ☊
She found it extremely difficult to get a job. ☊ extremely ☊
There were tears in his eyes. ☊ eye ☊
All eyes were on him (= everyone was looking at him) as he walked on to the stage. ☊ eye ☊
Ivy covered the front face of the house. ☊ face ☊
She looked around for a familiar face. ☊ face ☊
It's nice to see some new faces here this evening. ☊ face ☊
The two have never met face to face before. ☊ face to face (with sb) ☊
The company is facing a financial crisis. ☊ face ☊
She had to face the fact that her life had changed forever. ☊ face ☊
Despite the fact that she was wearing a seat belt, she was thrown sharply forward. ☊ fact ☊
Due to the fact that they did not read English, the prisoners were unaware of what they were signing. ☊ fact ☊
Voluntary work was particularly important in view of the fact that women were often forced to give up paid work on marriage. ☊ fact ☊
The report is based on hard facts (= information that can be proved to be true). ☊ fact ☊
If you're going to make accusations, you'd better get your facts right (= make sure your information is correct). ☊ fact ☊
The result will depend on a number of different factors ☊ factor ☊
fail to do sth: He failed to keep the appointment. ☊ fail ☊
The cause of the crash was given as engine failure. ☊ failure ☊
the failure of the United Nations to maintain food supplies ☊ failure ☊
His confession followed repeated failures to appear in court. ☊ failure ☊
The success or failure of the plan depends on you. ☊ failure ☊
She is still coming to terms with the failure of her marriage. ☊ failure ☊
a faint smell of perfume ☊ faint ☊
We could hear their voices growing fainter as they walked down the road. ☊ faint ☊
There is still a faint hope that she may be cured. ☊ faint ☊
The day was set fair with the spring sun shining down. ☊ fair ☊
to receive a fair trial ☊ fair ☊
It's not fair! He always gets more than me. ☊ fair ☊
fair to do sth: It's only fair to add that they were not told about the problem until the last minute. ☊ fair ☊
'You should really have asked me first.' 'Right, okay, fair comment.' ☊ fair ☊
We'll have to leave fairly soon (= before very long). ☊ fairly ☊
Her attitude could fairly be described as hostile. ☊ fairly ☊
She was rewarded for her 40 years' faithful service with the company. ☊ faithful ☊
The events were faithfully recorded in her diary. ☊ faithfully ☊
fall into sth: I had fallen into conversation with a man on the train. ☊ fall ☊
to achieve/win instant fame ☊ fame ☊
The town's only claim to fame is that there was once a riot there. ☊ fame ☊
to look/sound/taste familiar ☊ familiar ☊
He's a familiar figure in the neighbourhood. ☊ familiar ☊
Something about her voice was vaguely familiar. ☊ familiar ☊
I couldn't see any familiar faces in the room. ☊ familiar ☊
familiar to sb: The smell is very familiar to everyone who lives near a bakery. ☊ familiar ☊
Violent attacks are becoming all too familiar (= sadly familiar). ☊ familiar ☊
an area with which I had been familiar since childhood ☊ familiar ☊
By now you will be familiar with the one-way system in the centre of town. ☊ familiar ☊
Almost every family in the country owns a television. ☊ family ☊
He's a friend of the family (= he is known and liked by the parents and the children). ☊ family ☊
This painting has been in our family for generations. ☊ family ☊
Lions belong to the cat family. ☊ family ☊
family life ☊ family ☊
'Everything's under control.' 'Famous last words!' ☊ famous last words ☊
They added a lot of fancy footwork to the dance. ☊ fancy ☊
There are far more opportunities for young people than there used to be. ☊ far ☊
Plan your route in advance, using main roads as far as possible. ☊ far ☊
far ahead: Let's try to plan further ahead. ☊ far ☊
countries as far apart as Japan and Brazil ☊ far ☊
a competition to see who could throw (the) farthest ☊ farthest ☊
The water was rising fast. ☊ fast ☊
Britain is fast becoming a nation of fatties. ☊ fast ☊
fasten sth up: He fastened up his coat and hurried out. ☊ fasten ☊
He fastened back the shutters. ☊ fasten ☊
He fastened the papers together with a paper clip. ☊ fasten ☊
You'll get fat if you eat so much chocolate. ☊ fat ☊
a fat volume on American history ☊ fat ☊
to turn a faucet on/off ☊ faucet ☊
The suggestion to close the road has found favour with (= been supported by) local people. ☊ favour ☊
He argued in favour of a strike. ☊ in favour (of sb/sth) ☊
Most of the 'don't knows' in the opinion polls came down in favour of (= eventually chose to support) the Democrats. ☊ in favour (of sb/sth) ☊
a federal republic ☊ federal ☊
The baby can't feed itself yet (= can't put food into its own mouth). ☊ feed ☊
feed sb/sth (on) sth: The cattle are fed (on) barley. ☊ feed ☊
feed sth to sb/sth: The barley is fed to the cattle. ☊ feed ☊
The effects of the recession are being felt everywhere. ☊ feel ☊
feel it to be sth: She felt it to be her duty to tell the police. ☊ feel ☊
feel it + adj.: I felt it advisable to do nothing. ☊ feel ☊
feel like sth: The interview only took ten minutes, but it felt like hours. ☊ feel ☊
How does it feel to be alone all day? ☊ feel ☊
It makes me feel good to know my work is appreciated. ☊ feel good ☊
The general feeling of the meeting was against the decision. ☊ feeling ☊
feeling (of sth): He suddenly had the feeling of being followed. ☊ feeling ☊
More females than males are employed in the factory. ☊ female ☊
The inhabitants have to walk a mile to fetch water. ☊ fetch ☊
Few people understand the difference. ☊ few ☊
Players are only reselected if they retain their form on the field (= when they are playing a match). ☊ field ☊
All of them are experts in their chosen field. ☊ field ☊
the fifth century BC ☊ fifth ☊
the world's fifth-largest oil exporter ☊ fifth ☊
He finished fifth in the race. ☊ fifth ☊
fight sb/sth (for sth): to fight an election/a campaign ☊ fight ☊
fight for sth: She's fighting for a place in the national team. ☊ fight ☊
soldiers trained to fight ☊ fight ☊
They gathered soldiers to fight the invading army. ☊ fight ☊
Did you have a fight with him? ☊ fight ☊
We had a fight over money. ☊ fight ☊
fight (against sth): the fight against crime ☊ fight ☊
fight (to do sth): Workers won their fight to stop compulsory redundancies. ☊ fight ☊
I had a fight with the ticket machine, which was being temperamental. ☊ fight ☊
a street/gang fight ☊ fight ☊
fight (between A and B): A fight broke out between rival groups of fans. ☊ fight ☊
a world title fight (= fighting as a sport, especially boxing ) ☊ fight ☊
I'm watching my figure (= trying not to get fat). ☊ figure ☊
Figures for April show a slight improvement on previous months ☊ figure ☊
The question of the peace settlement is likely to figure prominently in the talks. ☊ figure ☊
Your application will be kept on file (= in a file, to be used later). ☊ file ☊
The crack in the wall had been filled with plaster. ☊ fill ☊
The school is filled to capacity. ☊ fill ☊
fill sth with sth: to fill a hole with earth/a bucket with water ☊ fill ☊
fill sth + adj.: Fill a pan half full of water. ☊ fill ☊
fill (with sth): The room was filling quickly. ☊ fill ☊
Her eyes suddenly filled with tears. ☊ fill ☊
The hole has been filled in. ☊ fill sth in ☊
an international film festival ☊ film ☊
The film was shot on location in France. ☊ film ☊
The show was filmed on location in New York. ☊ film ☊
the 2010 World Cup Finals (= the last few games in the competition) ☊ final ☊
The winner of each contest goes through to the grand final. ☊ final ☊
The law was finally passed in May 2009. ☊ finally ☊
The matter was not finally settled until later. ☊ finally ☊
The project will only go ahead if they can raise the necessary finance. ☊ finance ☊
the world of high finance (= finance involving large companies or countries) ☊ finance ☊
find (that)...: I find (that) it pays to be honest. ☊ find ☊
Her blood was found to contain poison. ☊ find ☊
it is found that...: It was found that her blood contained poison. ☊ find ☊
find sb/sth + adj.: The child was found safe and well. ☊ find ☊
find sb/sth + adj.: A whale was found washed up on the shore. ☊ find ☊
find what, when, etc...: Can you find out what time the meeting starts? ☊ find out (about sth/sb), find out sth (about sth/sb) ☊
fine bone china ☊ fine ☊
'Bob wants to know if he can come too.''That's fine by me.' ☊ fine ☊
'Can I get you another drink?' 'No, thanks. I'm fine.' ☊ fine ☊
people who enjoy the finer things in life (= for example art, good food, etc.) ☊ fine ☊
a finely furnished room ☊ finely ☊
The match was finely balanced throughout. ☊ finely ☊
a dramatic finish to the race ☊ finish ☊
They won in the end but it was a tight finish. ☊ finish ☊
I won't be finished for another hour. ☊ finished ☊
Their marriage was finished. ☊ finished ☊
We sat in front of a roaring fire. ☊ fire ☊
fire (sth) (at sb/sth): Missiles were fired at the enemy. ☊ fire ☊
It was good to feel the firm ground underfoot after hours of trudging through flooded fields. ☊ firm ☊
Bake the cakes until they are firm to the touch. ☊ firm ☊
No building can stand without firm foundations, and neither can a marriage. ☊ firm ☊
It is now firmly established as one of the leading brands in the country. ☊ firmly ☊
Keep your eyes firmly fixed on the road ahead. ☊ firmly ☊
She won first prize in the competition. ☊ first ☊
Who came first in the race (= who won)? ☊ first ☊
First of all, let me ask you something. ☊ first of all ☊
The content of any article needs, first of all, to be relevant to the reader. ☊ first of all ☊
They caught several fish. ☊ fish ☊
tropical/marine/freshwater fish ☊ fish ☊
I had to fit ten appointments into one morning. ☊ fit sb/sth in, fit sb/sth in/into sth ☊
He's never done this type of work before; I'm not sure how he'll fit in with the other people. ☊ fit in (with sb/sth) ☊
fit to do sth: Your car isn't fit to be on the road! ☊ fit ☊
Has the date of the next meeting been fixed? ☊ fix ☊
Their prices are fixed until the end of the year (= will not change before then). ☊ fix ☊
The money has been invested for a fixed period. ☊ fixed ☊
The black and white flag went down, and the race began. ☊ flag ☊
The curtains were enveloped in a sheet of flame. ☊ flame ☊
Flashes of light were followed by an explosion. ☊ flash ☊
Exercise is the only way to get a flat stomach after having a baby. ☊ flat ☊
The sails hung limply in the flat calm (= conditions at sea when there is no wind and the water is completely level). ☊ flat ☊
They're renting a furnished flat on the third floor. ☊ flat ☊
Many large old houses have been converted into flats. ☊ flat ☊
The tomatoes give extra flavour to the sauce. ☊ flavour ☊
The film retains much of the book's exotic flavour. ☊ flavour ☊
Foreign visitors help to give a truly international flavour to the occasion. ☊ flavour ☊
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 domestic/an international flight ☊ flight ☊
People seem to float in and out of my life. ☊ float ☊
float in/on sth: A plastic bag was floating in the water. ☊ float ☊
The child was in floods of tears (= crying a lot). ☊ flood ☊
The heavy rain has caused floods in many parts of the country. ☊ flood ☊
The river is in flood (= has more water in it than normal and has caused a flood). ☊ flood ☊
Refugees continue to flood into neighbouring countries. ☊ flood ☊
Telephone calls came flooding in from all over the country. ☊ flood ☊
flooded fields ☊ flooded ☊
an endless flow of refugees into the country ☊ flow ☊
She lost control and the tears began to flow. ☊ flow ☊
The roses are in flower early this year. ☊ flower ☊
a pilot trained to fly large passenger planes ☊ fly ☊
It was the main focus of attention at the meeting. ☊ focus ☊
focus for sth: His comments provided a focus for debate. ☊ focus ☊
The children's faces are badly out of focus (= not clearly shown) in the photograph. ☊ focus ☊
fold sth (back, down, over, etc.): The blankets had been folded down. ☊ fold ☊
fold sth (away/down/up): The bed can be folded away during the day. ☊ fold ☊
The first two classes are followed by a break of ten minutes. ☊ follow ☊
A detailed news report will follow shortly. ☊ follow ☊
A new proposal followed on from the discussions. ☊ follow ☊
I think we're being followed. ☊ follow ☊
Sam walked in, with the rest of the boys following closely behind. ☊ follow ☊
You should follow up your phone call with an email or a letter. ☊ follow sth up ☊
The following have been chosen to take part: Watts, Hodges and Lennox. ☊ following ☊
to get/rise to your feet (= stand up) ☊ foot ☊
Can you translate this letter for me? ☊ for ☊
soldiers fighting for their country ☊ for ☊
They voted for independence in a referendum. ☊ for ☊
He got an award for bravery. ☊ for ☊
I couldn't speak for laughing. ☊ for ☊
He came to me for advice. ☊ for ☊
She knew she was destined for a great future. ☊ for ☊
an appointment for May 12 ☊ for ☊
We're invited for 7.30. ☊ 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 ☊
The release of the hostages could not be achieved without the use of force. ☊ force ☊
We will achieve much more by persuasion than by brute force. ☊ force ☊
force sth: to force a lock/window/door (= to break it open using force) ☊ force ☊
to force an entry (= to enter a building using force) ☊ force ☊
force sth + adv./prep.: She forced her way through the crowd of reporters. ☊ force ☊
force sth + adj.: The door had been forced open. ☊ force ☊
force sb into doing sth: The President was forced into resigning. ☊ force ☊
force sb/yourself to do sth: The President was forced to resign. ☊ force ☊
I was forced to take a taxi because the last bus had left. ☊ force ☊
She forced herself to be polite to them. ☊ force ☊
force yourself: 'I shouldn't really have any more.' 'Go on—force yourself!' ☊ force ☊
force sth: Public pressure managed to force a change in the government's position. ☊ force ☊
Snow is forecast for tomorrow. ☊ forecast ☊
forecast sth to do sth: Temperatures were forecast to reach 40°C. ☊ forecast ☊
a foreign accent/language/student ☊ foreign ☊
a foreign-owned company ☊ foreign ☊
foreign holidays ☊ foreign ☊
You could tell she was foreign by the way she dressed. ☊ foreign ☊
foreign aid ☊ foreign ☊
a foreign correspondent (= one who reports on foreign countries in newspapers or on television) ☊ foreign ☊
After her death, their lives changed forever. ☊ forever ☊
forget (about sth): 'Why weren't you at the meeting?' 'Sorry—I forgot.' ☊ forget ☊
Before I forget, there was a call from Italy for you. ☊ forget ☊
I was forgetting (= I had forgotten) (that) you've been here before. ☊ forget ☊
They made out a shadowy form in front of them. ☊ form ☊
The band formed in 2007. ☊ form ☊
form sth from/of sth: The chain is formed from 136 links. ☊ form ☊
The table was formed of two large slabs of stone. ☊ form ☊
form (up) (into sth): Queues were already forming outside the theatre. ☊ form ☊
form sth: These hills were formed by glaciation. ☊ form ☊
A plan formed in my head. ☊ form ☊
Formal diplomatic relations between the two countries were re-established in December. ☊ formal ☊
The accounts were formally approved by the board. ☊ formally ☊
Although not formally trained as an art historian, he is widely respected for his knowledge of the period. ☊ formally ☊
in former times ☊ former ☊
the countries of the former Soviet Union ☊ former ☊
This beautiful old building has been restored to its former glory. ☊ former ☊
The former option would be much more sensible. ☊ former ☊
Namibia, formerly known as South West Africa ☊ formerly ☊
John Marsh, formerly of London Road, Leicester, now living in France ☊ formerly ☊
This formula is used to calculate the area of a circle. ☊ formula ☊
They're trying to work out a peace formula acceptable to both sides in the dispute. ☊ formula ☊
All the patients were interviewed according to a standard formula. ☊ formula ☊
formula for sth/for doing sth: There's no magic formula for a perfect marriage. ☊ formula ☊
By a stroke of fortune he found work almost immediately. ☊ fortune ☊
She is hoping her US debut will be the first step on the road to fame and fortune. ☊ fortune ☊
a reversal of fortune(s) ☊ fortune ☊
She leaned forward and kissed him on the cheek. ☊ forward ☊
He took two steps forward. ☊ forward ☊
We consider this agreement to be an important step forward. ☊ forward ☊
Looking forward, we hope to expand our operations in several of our overseas branches. ☊ forward ☊
It was decided to bring the meeting forward two weeks. ☊ forward ☊
The door opened, blocking his forward movement. ☊ forward ☊
a forward pass (= in a sports game) ☊ forward ☊
The town was founded by English settlers in 1790. ☊ found ☊
The money will go to the San Francisco AIDS Foundation. ☊ foundation ☊
The bed frame is made of pine. ☊ frame ☊
The photograph had been framed. ☊ frame ☊
If Sarah is free for lunch I'll take her out. ☊ free ☊
They had to be cut free from their car after the accident. ☊ free ☊
It was several weeks before he was completely free of pain. ☊ free ☊
a trouble-free life ☊ free ☊
I have no ambitions other than to have a happy life and be free. ☊ free ☊
Students have a free choice of courses in their final year. ☊ free ☊
free to do sth: You are free to come and go as you please. ☊ free ☊
A true democracy complete with free speech and a free press was called for. ☊ free ☊
the country's first free election ☊ free ☊
The centre aims to free young people from dependency on drugs. ☊ free ☊
Three people were freed from the wreckage. ☊ free ☊
By the end of May nearly 100 of an estimated 2 000 political prisoners had been freed. ☊ free ☊
rights and freedoms guaranteed by the constitution ☊ freedom ☊
Thanks to the automobile, Americans soon had a freedom of movement previously unknown. ☊ freedom ☊
He finally won his freedom after twenty years in jail. ☊ freedom ☊
the country's first freely elected president ☊ freely ☊
EU citizens can now travel freely between member states. ☊ freely ☊
Prices are higher than they would be if market forces were allowed to operate freely. ☊ freely ☊
When the gate is raised, the water can flow freely. ☊ freely ☊
The book is now freely available in the shops (= it is not difficult to get a copy). ☊ freely ☊
For the first time he was able to speak freely without the fear of reprisals against his family. ☊ freely ☊
Millions of people gave freely in response to the appeal for the victims of the earthquake. ☊ freely ☊
freeze (up): The pipes have frozen, so we've got no water. ☊ freeze ☊
Water freezes at 0°C. ☊ freeze ☊
He is a frequent visitor to this country. ☊ frequent ☊
Her calls became less frequent. ☊ frequent ☊
There is a shortage of fresh water on the island. ☊ fresh ☊
Let's go and get some fresh air (= go outside where the air is cooler). ☊ fresh ☊
The government is said to be taking a fresh look at the matter. ☊ fresh ☊
They will lose no time in holding fresh elections. ☊ fresh ☊
Fresh towels are provided every day. ☊ fresh ☊
This dessert can be served straight from the fridge. ☊ fridge ☊
We've been friends for years. ☊ be/make friends (with sb) ☊
to maintain friendly relations with all countries ☊ friendly ☊
This software is much friendlier than the previous version. ☊ friendly ☊
a friendly argument ☊ friendly ☊
friendships formed while she was at college ☊ friendship ☊
a conference to promote international friendship ☊ friendship ☊
Steel is made from iron. ☊ from ☊
She was lying on her front. ☊ front ☊
I spilled coffee down my front. ☊ front ☊
The front of the building was covered with ivy. ☊ front ☊
The book has a picture of Rome on the front. ☊ front ☊
The front of the car was badly damaged. ☊ front ☊
Keep your eyes to the front and walk straight ahead. ☊ front ☊
There's a garden at the front of the house. ☊ front ☊
I prefer to travel in the front of the car (= next to the driver). ☊ front ☊
The teacher made me move my seat to the front of the classroom. ☊ front ☊
Write your name in the front of the book (= the first few pages). ☊ front ☊
The car in front of me stopped suddenly and I had to brake. ☊ in front of ☊
The bus stops right in front of our house. ☊ in front of ☊
He was standing in front of me in the line. ☊ in front of ☊
She spends all day sitting in front of (= working at) her computer. ☊ in front of ☊
She is now entitled to put 'Professor' in front of her name. ☊ in front of ☊
Please don't talk about it in front of the children. ☊ in front of ☊
Don't give up. You still have your whole life in front of you. ☊ in front of ☊
Their house is the one with the big garden in front. ☊ in front ☊
The blue team is currently in front with a lead of six points. ☊ in front ☊
the front wheels of the car ☊ front ☊
an animal's front legs ☊ front ☊
Let's go through to the front room (= the main room in a house where people sit and entertain guests). ☊ front ☊
a front-seat passenger ☊ front ☊
fruit juice ☊ fruit ☊
Domestic fuel bills are set to rise again in the autumn. ☊ fuel ☊
He'd had a very full life. ☊ full ☊
Her life was too full to find time for hobbies. ☊ full ☊
measures to achieve full employment ☊ full ☊
A full refund will be given if the item is faulty. ☊ full ☊
The country applied for full membership of the European Union. ☊ full ☊
Life is full of coincidences. ☊ full ☊
Our new brochure is crammed full of inspirational ideas. ☊ full ☊
She was full of admiration for the care she had received. ☊ full ☊
The address must be printed in full. ☊ in full ☊
It wasn't serious - it was all done in fun. ☊ fun ☊
the International Monetary Fund ☊ fund ☊
a dance festival funded by the Arts Council ☊ fund ☊
The museum is privately funded. ☊ fund ☊
That's funny—he was here a moment ago and now he's gone. ☊ funny ☊
I'm pleased I didn't get that job, in a funny sort of way. ☊ funny ☊
a fur farm (= where animals are bred and killed for their fur) ☊ fur ☊
My life is further complicated by having to work such long hours. ☊ further ☊
Nothing could be further from the truth. ☊ further ☊
The museum is closed until further notice (= until we say that it is open again). ☊ further ☊
The movie is set in the future. ☊ future ☊
She has a great future ahead of her. ☊ future ☊
In future, make sure the door is never left unlocked. ☊ in future ☊
to gain confidence/strength/experience ☊ gain ☊
gain sth: to gain entrance/entry/access to sth ☊ gain ☊
The country gained its independence ten years ago. ☊ gain ☊
The party gained over 50% of the vote. ☊ gain ☊
I gained an insight into the work of a journalist. ☊ gain ☊
He has gained a reputation for unpredictable behaviour. ☊ gain ☊
gain sb sth: Her unusual talent gained her worldwide recognition. ☊ 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 ☊
Our loss is their gain. ☊ gain ☊
a £3 000 gain from our investment ☊ gain ☊
The party had a net gain of nine seats on the local council. ☊ gain ☊
gamble sth (at/on sth): I gambled all my winnings on the last race. ☊ gamble ☊
She knew she was taking a gamble but decided it was worth it. ☊ gamble ☊
It was the biggest gamble of his political career. ☊ gamble ☊
a gap in the conversation ☊ gap ☊
His death left an enormous gap in my life. ☊ gap ☊
We think we've identified a gap in the market (= a business opportunity to make or sell sth that is not yet available). ☊ gap ☊
a front/back garden ☊ garden ☊
a rose garden (= where only roses are grown) ☊ garden ☊
be gathered + adv.prep.: They were all gathered round the TV. ☊ gather ☊
I check the bookings to get a general idea of what activities to plan. ☊ general ☊
As a general rule (= usually) he did what he could to be helpful. ☊ general ☊
This is a crucial year for your relationships in general and your love life in particular. ☊ in general ☊
The plan was generally welcomed. ☊ generally ☊
The new drug will be generally available from January. ☊ generally ☊
He was a generally unpopular choice for captain. ☊ generally ☊
My generation have grown up without the experience of a world war. ☊ generation ☊
a generation ago ☊ generation ☊
to be generous in giving help ☊ generous ☊
a dress that is generously cut (= uses plenty of material) ☊ generously ☊
Fake designer watches are sold at a fraction of the price of the genuine article. ☊ genuine ☊
We didn't get (= go) to bed until 3 a.m. ☊ get ☊
I'll never get all this work finished. ☊ get ☊
get sb/sth to do sth: I couldn't get the car to start this morning. ☊ get ☊
get sb/sth doing sth: Can you really get that old car going again? ☊ get ☊
It's not hard to get him talking—the problem is stopping him! ☊ get ☊
I wouldn't go there alone; you might get (= be) mugged. ☊ get ☊
She soon got the children ready for school. ☊ get ☊
He got a 'C' in Chemistry and a 'B' in English. ☊ get ☊
Somebody get a doctor! ☊ get ☊
What (= What presents) did you get for your birthday? ☊ get ☊
He gets (= earns) about $40 000 a year. ☊ get ☊
get sth: Where did you get (= buy) that skirt? ☊ get ☊
Did you manage to get tickets for the concert? ☊ get ☊
She opened the door wider to get a better look. ☊ get ☊
get sth for sb: Did you get a present for your mother? ☊ get ☊
get sb/yourself sth: Did you get your mother a present? ☊ get ☊
Why don't you get yourself a car? ☊ get ☊
$100 will get you the basic model. ☊ get ☊
You can get the basic model for $100. ☊ get ☊
How much did you get for your car? ☊ get ☊
The class got up when the teacher came in. ☊ get up ☊
Thousands of refugees will die if these supplies don't get through to them. ☊ get through (to sb) ☊
get doing sth: I wish I could get out of going to that meeting. ☊ get out of sth ☊
I'm not getting on very fast with this job. ☊ get on with sth ☊
How did you get on at the interview? ☊ get on ☊
Parents are always anxious for their children to get on. ☊ get on ☊
I just can't get along without a secretary. ☊ get on ☊
I can't get into these shoes—they're too small. ☊ get into sth ☊
to get into a fight ☊ get into sth ☊
You should get into the routine of saving the document you are working on every ten minutes. ☊ get into sth ☊
How did she get into (= start taking) drugs? ☊ get into sth ☊
What time do you get into Heathrow? ☊ get in, get into sth ☊
She first got into Parliament (= became an MP) in 2005. ☊ get in, get into sth ☊
He was lucky to get away with only a fine. ☊ get away with sth ☊
Don't be tempted to cheat—you'll never get away with it. ☊ get away with sth ☊
get doing sth: Nobody gets away with insulting me like that. ☊ get away with sth ☊
I never lend books—you never get them back. ☊ get sth back ☊
How does she get by on such a small salary? ☊ get by (on/in/with sth) ☊
I can just about get by in German (= I can speak basic German). ☊ get by (on/in/with sth) ☊
Three people were rescued from a yacht which got into difficulties. ☊ get into sth, get yourself/sb into sth ☊
She got herself into a real state (= became very anxious) before the interview. ☊ get into sth, get yourself/sb into sth ☊
He was lucky to get off with a small fine. ☊ get off (with sth), get sb off (with sth) ☊
She and her sister have never really got on. ☊ get on with sb, get on (together) ☊
I think the problem can be got over without too much difficulty. ☊ get over sth ☊
He was disappointed at not getting the job, but he'll get over it. ☊ get over sth/sb ☊
A clever lawyer might find a way of getting round that clause. ☊ get round/around sth ☊
I meant to do the ironing but I didn't get round to it. ☊ get round/around to sth ☊
get doing sth: I hope to get around to answering your letter next week. ☊ get round/around to sth ☊
a giant step towards achieving independence ☊ giant ☊
the gift of life ☊ gift ☊
The President will be giving a press conference this afternoon. ☊ give ☊
give sth to sb: We discussed what punishment should be given to the boys. ☊ give ☊
They were all given a box to carry. ☊ give ☊
She was given a huge bunch of flowers. ☊ give ☊
give (sth): They say it's better to give than to receive. ☊ give ☊
give sb sth: They were all thirsty so I gave them a drink. ☊ give ☊
We've been given a 2% pay increase. ☊ give ☊
He was given a new heart in a five-hour operation. ☊ give ☊
give doing sth: You ought to give up smoking. ☊ give sth up ☊
The rebels were forced to give in. ☊ give in (to sb/sth) ☊
She gave away state secrets to the enemy. ☊ give sth/sb away ☊
It was supposed to be a surprise but the children gave the game away. ☊ give sth/sb away ☊
They gave up without a fight. ☊ give up ☊
She doesn't give up easily. ☊ give up ☊
I give up—tell me the answer. ☊ give up ☊
She was glad when the meeting was over. ☊ glad ☊
glad about sth: 'He doesn't need the pills any more.' 'I'm glad about that.' ☊ glad ☊
glad to do sth: I'm glad to meet you. I've heard a lot about you. ☊ glad ☊
I've never been so glad to see anyone in my life! ☊ glad ☊
a glass of sherry/wine/water, etc. ☊ glass ☊
The vegetables are grown under glass (= in a greenhouse ). ☊ glass ☊
the company's domestic and global markets ☊ global ☊
'How did your interview go?' 'It went very well, thank you.' ☊ go ☊
How's it going (= is your life enjoyable, successful, etc. at the moment)? ☊ go ☊
Where do you want the piano to go (= be put)? ☊ go ☊
to go to prison (= to be sent there as punishment for a crime) ☊ go ☊
She has gone to China (= is now in China or is on her way there). ☊ go ☊
She has been to China (= she went to China and has now returned). ☊ go ☊
The price of cigarettes is going up. ☊ go up ☊
Cigarettes are going up in price. ☊ go up ☊
Could we go through (= practise) Act 2 once more? ☊ go through sth ☊
Certain formalities have to be gone through before you can emigrate. ☊ go through sth ☊
Go over your work before you hand it in. ☊ go over sth ☊
This cannot be allowed to go on. ☊ go on ☊
to go into the Army/the Church/Parliament ☊ go into sth ☊
Can I go back to what you said at the beginning of the meeting? ☊ go back (to sth) ☊
The building of the new bridge will go ahead as planned. ☊ go ahead ☊
'May I start now?' 'Yes, go ahead.' ☊ go ahead (with sth) ☊
Proceeds from the concert will go to charity. ☊ go to sb/sth ☊
The winning goal was scored by Hill. ☊ goal ☊
to achieve/attain a goal ☊ goal ☊
the country's gold reserves ☊ gold ☊
The company name was spelled out in gold letters. ☊ gold ☊
good for sth/to do sth: She would be good for the job. ☊ good ☊
good for sb: Can we change our meeting? Monday isn't good (= convenient) for me. ☊ good ☊
It's probably good for you to get some criticism now and then. ☊ good ☊
She has tried to lead a good life. ☊ good ☊
It's good to see you again. ☊ good ☊
Cuts have been made for the good of the company. ☊ good ☊
What's the good of (= how does it help you) earning all that money if you don't have time to enjoy it? ☊ good ☊
This gadget isn't much good. ☊ be no good, not be any/much good ☊
It's no good trying to talk me out of leaving. ☊ be no good, not be any/much good ☊
His latest film isn't much good. ☊ be no good, not be any/much good ☊
The country is governed by elected representatives of the people. ☊ govern ☊
He accused the opposition party of being unfit to govern. ☊ govern ☊
Foreign governments have been consulted about this decision. ☊ government ☊
the former governor of the colony ☊ governor ☊
Let's grab a sandwich before we go. ☊ grab ☊
I managed to grab a couple of hours' sleep on the plane. ☊ grab ☊
All the materials used were of the highest grade. ☊ grade ☊
grade sth/sb (by/according to sth): The containers are graded according to size. ☊ grade ☊
grade sth/sb from... to...: Eggs are graded from small to extra large. ☊ grade ☊
Responses were graded from 1 (very satisfied) to 5 (not at all satisfied). ☊ grade ☊
grade sth (as) sth: Ten beaches were graded as acceptable. ☊ grade ☊
grade sb/sth + noun: The best students are graded A. ☊ grade ☊
The weather gradually improved. ☊ gradually ☊
a grand design/plan/strategy ☊ grand ☊
grant sth: My request was granted. ☊ grant ☊
grant sb sth: I was granted permission to visit the palace. ☊ grant ☊
She was granted a divorce. ☊ grant ☊
He was granted a licence to mine in the area. ☊ grant ☊
These lands had been granted to the family in perpetuity. ☊ grant ☊
We take having an endless supply of clean water for granted. ☊ take sb/sth for granted ☊
He has been awarded a research grant. ☊ grant ☊
The consequences will be very grave if nothing is done. ☊ grave ☊
the great powers (= important and powerful countries) ☊ great ☊
We can make this country great again. ☊ great ☊
The great thing is to get it done quickly. ☊ great ☊
You've been a great help, I must say (= no help at all). ☊ great ☊
He has been described as the world's greatest violinist. ☊ great ☊
Great art has the power to change lives. ☊ great ☊
You've been a great help. ☊ great ☊
Your help would be greatly appreciated. ☊ greatly ☊
The reports were greatly exaggerated. ☊ greatly ☊
The room was decorated in a combination of greens and blues. ☊ green ☊
He managed to cover a lot of ground in a short talk. ☊ ground ☊
He was back on familiar ground, dealing with the customers. ☊ ground ☊
Most of the monkeys' food is found at ground level. ☊ ground ☊
She asked her students to get into groups of four. ☊ group ☊
Nick's grown almost an inch in the last month. ☊ grow ☊
Shortage of water is a growing problem. ☊ grow ☊
The performance improved as their confidence grew. ☊ grow ☊
grow in sth: The family has grown in size recently. ☊ grow ☊
Lack of water will stunt the plant's growth. ☊ growth ☊
growth hormones (= designed to make sb/sth grow faster) ☊ growth ☊
His book describes the growth of nationalism in Germany before the Second World War. ☊ growth ☊
They are demanding certain guarantees before they sign the treaty. ☊ guarantee ☊
The watch is still under guarantee. ☊ guarantee ☊
guarantee sth: Basic human rights, including freedom of speech, are now guaranteed. ☊ guarantee ☊
This iron is guaranteed for a year against faulty workmanship. ☊ guarantee ☊
guarantee sb sth: These days getting a degree doesn't guarantee you a job. ☊ guarantee ☊
A guard was posted outside the building. ☊ guard ☊
The escaped prisoner was brought back under armed guard. ☊ guard ☊
political leaders guarded by the police ☊ guard ☊
You can't get in; the whole place is guarded. ☊ guard ☊
a closely guarded secret ☊ guard ☊
The prisoners were guarded by soldiers. ☊ guard ☊
guess at sth: We can only guess at her reasons for leaving. ☊ guess ☊
guess where, who, etc...: Can you guess where I've been? ☊ guess ☊
guess what, where, etc...: You'll never guess what she told me. ☊ guess ☊
What will happen next is anybody's guess. ☊ anybody's/anyone's guess ☊
He was the guest of honour (= the most important person invited to an event). ☊ guest ☊
He was always guided by his religious beliefs. ☊ guide ☊
We were guided around the museums. ☊ guide ☊
We've all been guilty of selfishness at some time in our lives. ☊ guilty ☊
The rug was covered with cat hairs. ☊ hair ☊
One and a half hours are allowed for the exam. ☊ half ☊
An hour and a half is allowed for the exam. ☊ half ☊
No goals were scored in the first half. ☊ half ☊
The glass was half full. ☊ half ☊
The chicken was only half cooked. ☊ half ☊
A jumble sale will be held in the village hall on Saturday. ☊ hall ☊
The neighbours are always willing to lend a hand. ☊ hand ☊
a hand drill (= one that is used by turning a handle rather than powered by electricity) ☊ hand ☊
The fabric was painted by hand. ☊ by hand ☊
These skills used to be handed down from father to son. ☊ hand sth down (to sb) ☊
Most of his clothes were handed down to him by his older brother. ☊ hand sth down (to sb) ☊
Control of the territory was handed back to China. ☊ hand sth back (to sb) ☊
handle sth/sb: A new man was appointed to handle the crisis. ☊ handle ☊
The sale was handled by Adams Commercial. ☊ handle ☊
We can handle up to 500 calls an hour at our new offices. ☊ handle ☊
This matter has been handled very badly. ☊ handle ☊
He was the last man to be hanged for murder in this country. ☊ hang ☊
A cigarette hung from her lips. ☊ hang ☊
You'll never guess what's happened! ☊ happen ☊
to be happily married ☊ happily ☊
a happy marriage/memory/childhood ☊ happy ☊
Those were the happiest days of my life. ☊ happy ☊
'When will the job be finished?' 'It's hard to say.' (= it is difficult to be certain) ☊ hard ☊
We're finding reliable staff hard to come by (= difficult to get). ☊ hard ☊
She's had a hard life. ☊ hard ☊
Diamonds are the hardest known mineral. ☊ hard ☊
We thought long and hard before deciding to move house. ☊ hard ☊
I could hardly believe it when I read the letter. ☊ hardly ☊
Forget it, Dave, no harm done. ☊ no harm done ☊
These revelations will harm her chances of winning the election. ☊ harm ☊
harmful to sb/sth: Fruit juices can be harmful to children's teeth. ☊ harmful ☊
He hated it in France (= did not like the life there). ☊ hate ☊
a strange relationship built on love and hate ☊ hate ☊
racial hatred (= between people from different races) ☊ hatred ☊
The debate simply revived old hatreds. ☊ hatred ☊
I had a cigarette while I was waiting. ☊ have ☊
Have you got a job yet? ☊ have ☊
Had they left before you got there? ☊ have ☊
You don't have to knock—just walk in. ☊ have to ☊
First, you have to think logically about your fears. ☊ have to ☊
I have to admit, the idea of marriage scares me. ☊ have to ☊
You simply have to get a new job. ☊ have to ☊
This war has got to end soon. ☊ have to ☊
the heads of government/state ☊ head ☊
the head boy/girl (= a student who is chosen to represent the school) ☊ head ☊
I wish you'd use your head (= think carefully before doing or saying sth). ☊ head ☊
I can't get that tune out of my head. ☊ head ☊
The meal worked out at $20 a head. ☊ a/per head ☊
She has been appointed to head the research team. ☊ head ☊
Can you forecast where the economy is heading? ☊ head ☊
heal up: The cut healed up without leaving a scar. ☊ heal ☊
heal sth: This will help to heal your cuts and scratches. ☊ heal ☊
It was a chance to heal the wounds in the party (= to repair the damage that had been done). ☊ heal ☊
Smoking can seriously damage your health. ☊ health ☊
Your (very) good health! (= said before drinking alcohol to express good wishes for sb's health and happiness) ☊ health ☊
He was nursed back to health by his wife. ☊ health ☊
She was glowing with health and clearly enjoying life. ☊ health ☊
hear sth/sb: She heard footsteps behind her. ☊ hear ☊
sb/sth is heard to do sth: She has been heard to make threats to her former lover. ☊ hear ☊
I was delighted to hear your good news. ☊ hear ☊
I look forward to hearing from you. ☊ hear from sb, hear sth from sb ☊
It was good to hear from him again. ☊ hear from sb, hear sth from sb ☊
She disappeared and was never heard of again. ☊ hear of sb/sth, hear sth of sb/sth ☊
The words 'I love you' were written inside a big red heart. ☊ heart ☊
The story captured the hearts and minds of a generation. ☊ heart ☊
She's learnt the whole speech off by heart. ☊ by heart ☊
The heat wasn't on and the house was freezing. ☊ heat ☊
He could feel the heat of the sun on his back. ☊ heat ☊
Test the heat of the water before getting in. ☊ heat ☊
The election contest is heating up. ☊ heat up ☊
the kingdom of heaven ☊ heaven ☊
to drink/smoke heavily ☊ heavily ☊
a heavily pregnant woman (= one whose baby is nearly ready to be born) ☊ heavily ☊
He relies heavily on his parents. ☊ heavily ☊
a heavy drinker/smoker ☊ heavy ☊
The sergeant clicked his heels and walked out. ☊ heel ☊
The crisis was at its height in May. ☊ height ☊
The aircraft was gaining height. ☊ height ☊
to be at shoulder/chest/waist height ☊ height ☊
Her parents made her life hell. ☊ hell ☊
They exchanged hellos (= said hello to each other) and forced smiles. ☊ hello ☊
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 ☊
It couldn't be helped (= there was no way of avoiding it and we must accept it). ☊ sb can (not) help (doing) sth, sb can not help but do sth ☊
I always end up having an argument with her, I don't know why, I just can't help it. ☊ sb can (not) help (doing) sth, sb can not help but do sth ☊
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 ☊
She won't be invited again, not if I can help it (= if I can do anything to prevent it). ☊ sb can (not) help (doing) sth, sb can not help but do sth ☊
Quick, get help! ☊ help ☊
She screamed for help. ☊ help ☊
The map wasn't much help. ☊ help ☊
The course they sent me on was of no help whatsoever! ☊ help ☊
Just shouting at him isn't going to be a lot of help. ☊ help ☊
help with sth: You should qualify for help with the costs of running a car. ☊ help ☊
Can I be of any help to you? ☊ help ☊
None of this would have been possible without their help. ☊ help ☊
She stopped smoking with the help of her family and friends. ☊ help ☊
You may find it helpful to read this before making any decisions. ☊ helpful ☊
The staff couldn't have been more helpful. ☊ helpful ☊
The true consequences will only be known several years hence. ☊ ... days, weeks, etc. hence ☊
The manager will be free soon—you can wait for her here. ☊ her ☊
The countdown to Christmas starts here. ☊ here ☊
The Olympic team were given a hero's welcome on their return home. ☊ hero ☊
one of the country's national heroes ☊ hero ☊
Jane herself was at the meeting. ☊ herself ☊
She hesitated before replying. ☊ hesitate ☊
She never got very high in the company. ☊ high ☊
The highlights of the match will be shown later this evening. ☊ highlight ☊
highly trained/educated ☊ highly ☊
a highly paid job ☊ highly ☊
Her novels are very highly regarded. ☊ highly ☊
The house is built on the side of a hill overlooking the river. ☊ hill ☊
She was hired three years ago. ☊ hire ☊
The costumes are on hire from the local theatre. ☊ hire ☊
Women are not allowed to enter the monastery for historical reasons. ☊ historical ☊
a turning point in human history ☊ history ☊
Many people throughout history have dreamt of a world without war. ☊ history ☊
The area was inhabited long before the dawn of recorded history (= before people wrote about events). ☊ history ☊
Rural areas have been worst hit by the strike. ☊ hit ☊
Spain was one of the hardest hit countries. ☊ hit ☊
He made the winning hit. ☊ hit ☊
The aircraft suffered seven hits in the raid. ☊ hit ☊
The meeting will be held in the community centre. ☊ hold ☊
The country is holding its first free elections for 20 years. ☊ hold ☊
Who holds the world record for the long jump? ☊ hold ☊
Mrs Thatcher held the post of Prime Minister longer than anyone else last century. ☊ hold ☊
records held on computer ☊ hold ☊
hold sb: Police are holding two men in connection with last Thursday's bank raid. ☊ hold ☊
The wood is held in position by a clamp. ☊ hold ☊
Can you hold on? I'll see if he's here. ☊ hold on ☊
He bravely held back his tears. ☊ hold sth back ☊
The dam was not strong enough to hold back the flood waters. ☊ hold sb/sth back ☊
We are determined that nothing should hold back the peace talks. ☊ hold sb/sth back ☊
Water had collected in the holes in the road. ☊ hole ☊
The package includes 20 days' paid holiday a year. ☊ holiday ☊
a foreign holiday ☊ holiday ☊
a national holiday ☊ holiday ☊
a holy war (= one fought to defend the beliefs of a particular religion) ☊ holy ☊
a holy life/man ☊ holy ☊
He left home (= left his parents and began an independent life) at sixteen. ☊ home ☊
We haven't found a home for all our books yet (= a place where they can be kept). ☊ home ☊
A lot of new homes are being built on the edge of town. ☊ home ☊
The trip has been exhausting and I'll be glad to be home. ☊ home ☊
How much homework do you get? ☊ homework ☊
The meeting was described as 'a frank and honest exchange of views'. ☊ honest ☊
I can't believe he got that money honestly. ☊ honestly ☊
the New Year's Honours list (= in Britain, a list of awards and titles given on January 1 each year) ☊ honour ☊
to win the highest honour ☊ honour ☊
He was buried with full military honours (= with a special military service as a sign of respect). ☊ honour ☊
upholding the honour of your country ☊ honour ☊
It was a great honour to be invited here today. ☊ honour ☊
hope (that...): There is little hope that they will be found alive. ☊ hope ☊
hope (of doing sth): They have given up hope of finding any more survivors. ☊ hope ☊
She told me all her hopes, dreams and fears. ☊ hope ☊
I was so tired, I just wanted to be horizontal (= lying down). ☊ horizontal ☊
horror of sth: a horror of deep water ☊ horror ☊
horror of doing sth: Most people have a horror of speaking in public. ☊ horror ☊
In his dreams he relives the horror of the attack. ☊ horror ☊
to be admitted to (the) hospital ☊ hospital ☊
to be discharged from (the) hospital ☊ hospital ☊
The injured were rushed to (the) hospital in an ambulance. ☊ hospital ☊
Birmingham is hosting a three-day conference on drugs. ☊ host ☊
All rooms have hot and cold water. ☊ hot ☊
a hot bath ☊ hot ☊
a hot meal (= one that has been cooked) ☊ hot ☊
I couldn't live in a hot country (= one which has high average temperatures). ☊ hot ☊
a long hot journey ☊ hot ☊
The interview lasted half an hour. ☊ hour ☊
We're paid by the hour. ☊ hour ☊
The minimum wage was set at £5.80 an hour. ☊ hour ☊
We're four hours ahead of New York (= referring to the time difference). ☊ hour ☊
Britain's licensing hours (= when pubs are allowed to open) used to be very restricted. ☊ hour ☊
We went on a tour of the house and grounds (= for example, at a country house, open to the public). ☊ house ☊
a terrible loss of human life ☊ human ☊
The hostages were used as a human shield (= a person or group of people that is forced to stay in a particular place where they would be hurt or killed if their country attacked it). ☊ human ☊
Human remains (= the body of a dead person) were found inside the house. ☊ human ☊
He gave a humorous account of their trip to Spain. ☊ humorous ☊
a humorous look at the world of fashion ☊ humorous ☊
He had a wide mouth and humorous grey eyes. ☊ humorous ☊
a story full of gentle humour ☊ humour ☊
They failed to see the humour of the situation. ☊ humour ☊
I can't stand people with no sense of humour. ☊ humour ☊
Whatever you do, don't lose your sense of humour. ☊ humour ☊
She smiled with a rare flash of humour. ☊ humour ☊
She has her very own brand of humour. ☊ humour ☊
The film is only funny if you appreciate French humour (= things that cause French people to laugh). ☊ humour ☊
One hundred (of the children) have already been placed with foster families. ☊ hundred ☊
I wish the bus would hurry up and come. ☊ hurry up (with sth) ☊
Serve this lady first—I'm in no hurry. ☊ in no hurry (to do sth), not in a/any hurry (to do sth) ☊
She was deeply hurt that she had not been invited. ☊ hurt ☊
The lake was covered with a sheet of ice. ☊ ice ☊
I'll have lemonade please—no ice. ☊ ice ☊
Desserts are served with cream or ice cream. ☊ ice cream ☊
You'll soon get the idea (= understand). ☊ idea ☊
I don't want anyone getting the wrong idea (= getting the wrong impression about sth). ☊ idea ☊
It would be a good idea to call before we leave. ☊ idea ☊
We've been toying with the idea of (= thinking about) getting a dog. ☊ idea ☊
We're having a meeting to try to come up with ideas for fund-raising. ☊ idea ☊
I had no idea she'd had such a difficult life. ☊ have no idea, not have the faintest, first, etc. idea ☊
It's my ideal of what a family home should be. ☊ ideal ☊
Passengers were asked to identify their own suitcases before they were put on the plane. ☊ identify ☊
First of all we must identify the problem areas. ☊ identify ☊
identify sth: Scientists have identified a link between diet and cancer. ☊ identify ☊
As yet they have not identified a buyer for the company. ☊ identify ☊
I didn't enjoy the book because I couldn't identify with any of the main characters. ☊ identify with sb ☊
Their identities were kept secret. ☊ identity ☊
She went through an identity crisis in her teens (= was not sure of who she was or of her place in society). ☊ identity ☊
a sense of national/cultural/personal/group identity ☊ identity ☊
the basic essentials of life, i.e. housing, food and water ☊ i.e. ☊
If he improved his IT skills, he'd (= he would) easily get a job. ☊ if ☊
He ignored all the 'No Smoking' signs and lit up a cigarette. ☊ ignore ☊
If he tries to start an argument, just ignore him. ☊ ignore ☊
a woman of ill repute (= considered to be immoral) ☊ ill ☊
It's illegal to drive through a red light. ☊ illegal ☊
He entered the country illegally. ☊ illegally ☊
illustrate sth with sth: His lecture was illustrated with photos taken during the expedition. ☊ illustrate ☊
Last year's sales figures are illustrated in Figure 2. ☊ illustrate ☊
In the Bible it states that humans were created in the image of God. ☊ image ☊
He stared at his own image reflected in the water. ☊ image ☊
Use your imagination! (= used to tell sb that they will have to guess the answer to the question they have asked you, usually because it is obvious or embarrassing) ☊ imagination ☊
imagine sth: The house was just as she had imagined it. ☊ imagine ☊
I can't imagine life without the children now. ☊ imagine ☊
imagine what, how, etc...: Can you imagine what it must be like to lose your job after 20 years? ☊ imagine ☊
Imagine earning that much money! ☊ imagine ☊
The report focuses on some of the more immediate problems facing us. ☊ immediate ☊
my immediate predecessor in the job (= the person who had the job just before me) ☊ immediate ☊
The point of my question may not be immediately apparent. ☊ immediately ☊
the years immediately before the war ☊ immediately ☊
Counselling is being given to those most immediately affected by the tragedy. ☊ immediately ☊
an immoral act/life/person ☊ immoral ☊
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 ☊
craters made by meteorite impacts ☊ impact ☊
The car is fitted with side impact bars (= to protect it from a blow from the side). ☊ impact ☊
imply (that)...: The survey implies (that) more people are moving house than was thought. ☊ imply ☊
it is implied that...: It was implied in the survey that... ☊ imply ☊
food imports from abroad ☊ import ☊
import sth: The country has to import most of its raw materials. ☊ import ☊
Money played an important role in his life. ☊ important ☊
A new tax was imposed on fuel. ☊ impose ☊
The time limits are imposed on us by factors outside our control. ☊ impose ☊
It's impossible for me to be there before eight. ☊ impossible ☊
It's impossible to prove. ☊ impossible ☊
I've been placed in an impossible position. ☊ impossible ☊
She was suitably impressed (= as impressed as sb had hoped) with the painting. ☊ impressed ☊
impression (of sb/sth): to get a good/bad impression of sb/sth ☊ impression ☊
She was very impressive in the interview. ☊ impressive ☊
This is a great improvement on your previous work. ☊ improvement ☊
a country in Africa ☊ in ☊
Soak it in cold water. ☊ in ☊
to be in uniform ☊ in ☊
The house is in good repair. ☊ in ☊
a country rich in minerals ☊ in ☊
She opened the door and went in. ☊ in ☊
Applications must be in by April 30. ☊ in ☊
The demonstration passed off without incident. ☊ incident ☊
include sb/sth as sth: Representatives from the country were included as observers at the conference. ☊ include ☊
Six people were killed in the riot, including a policeman. ☊ including ☊
a rise in national income ☊ income ☊
They receive a proportion of their income from the sale of goods and services. ☊ income ☊
It is becoming increasingly clear that this problem will not be easily solved. ☊ increasingly ☊
Cuba gained independence from Spain in 1898. ☊ independence ☊
the first elections since independence ☊ independence ☊
a man of independent means (= with an income that he does not earn by working) ☊ independent ☊
an independent inquiry/witness ☊ independent ☊
Two independent research bodies reached the same conclusions. ☊ independent ☊
indicate how, what etc...: Our results indicate how misleading it could be to rely on this method. ☊ indicate ☊
indication (of sth): They gave no indication of how the work should be done. ☊ indication ☊
indication (that...): There are clear indications that the economy is improving. ☊ indication ☊
All the indications are that the deal will go ahead as planned. ☊ indication ☊
There would be some benefit, however indirect, to the state. ☊ indirect ☊
an indirect attack ☊ indirect ☊
The competition is open to both teams and individuals. ☊ individual ☊
Treatment depends on the individual involved. ☊ individual ☊
Many herbs can be grown indoors. ☊ indoors ☊
the world's leading industrial nations ☊ industrial ☊
an infected water supply ☊ infected ☊
to be exposed to infection ☊ infection ☊
influence (with sb): She could probably exert her influence with the manager and get you a job. ☊ influence ☊
His first music teacher was a major influence in his life. ☊ influence ☊
influence sb/sth: His writings have influenced the lives of millions. ☊ influence ☊
Research shows that most young smokers are influenced by their friends. ☊ influence ☊
Have the police been informed? ☊ inform ☊
inform sb that...: I have been reliably informed (= somebody I trust has told me) that the couple will marry next year. ☊ inform ☊
A notice informed the guests that formal dress was required. ☊ inform ☊
I am pleased to inform you that you have won first prize in this month's competition. ☊ inform ☊
inform sb when, where, etc...: I have not been informed when the ceremony will take place. ☊ inform ☊
an informal arrangement/meeting/visit ☊ informal ☊
Discussions are held on an informal basis within the department. ☊ informal ☊
This leaflet is produced for the information of (= to inform) our customers. ☊ information ☊
According to my information (= according to what I have been told) work was due to start last week. ☊ information ☊
He refused to comment before he had seen all the relevant information. ☊ information ☊
The only active ingredient in this medicine is aspirin. ☊ ingredient ☊
John Fitzgerald Kennedy was often known by his initials JFK. ☊ initial ☊
The death toll was initially reported at around 250, but was later revised to 300. ☊ initially ☊
a United Nations peace initiative ☊ initiative ☊
You won't get much help. You'll have to use your initiative. ☊ initiative ☊
No damage or injuries were reported. ☊ injury ☊
innocent (of sth): She was found innocent of any crime. ☊ innocent ☊
He was the innocent party (= person) in the breakdown of the marriage. ☊ innocent ☊
Thousands of innocent civilians have been killed in this conflict. ☊ innocent ☊
insect repellent (= a chemical that keeps insects away) ☊ insect ☊
The pesticide is lethal to all insect life. ☊ insect ☊
For years we had little knowledge of what life was like inside China. ☊ inside ☊
insist doing sth: They insisted upon being given every detail of the case. ☊ insist on/upon sth ☊
Always read the instructions before you start. ☊ instruction ☊
He left strict instructions that the box should only be opened after his death. ☊ instruction ☊
I have never been so insulted in my life! ☊ insult ☊
insult to sb/sth: His comments were seen as an insult to the president. ☊ insult ☊
a search for intelligent life on other planets ☊ intelligent ☊
it is intended that...: It is intended that production will start next month. ☊ intend ☊
intended as sth: The notes are intended as an introduction to the course. ☊ intended ☊
intended to be/do sth: This list is not intended to be a complete catalogue. ☊ intended ☊
The money was repaid with interest. ☊ interest ☊
to be of cultural/scientific interest ☊ interest ☊
There's a talk on Italian art—are you interested (= would you like to go)? ☊ interested ☊
Our survey produced some interesting results. ☊ interesting ☊
The medicine is not for internal use. ☊ internal ☊
an internal inquiry ☊ internal ☊
an internal flight (= within a country) ☊ internal ☊
international trade/law/sport ☊ international ☊
an international airport/school/company ☊ international ☊
international relations ☊ international ☊
a pianist with an international reputation ☊ international ☊
the France-Scotland rugby international ☊ international ☊
a former swimming international ☊ international ☊
an English course for internationals ☊ international ☊
The students were asked to interpret the poem. ☊ interpret ☊
interpret sth: The data can be interpreted in many different ways. ☊ interpret ☊
She couldn't speak much English so her children had to interpret for her. ☊ interpret ☊
Dreams are open to interpretation (= they can be explained in different ways). ☊ interpretation ☊
He knocked on the door and after a brief interval it was opened. ☊ interval ☊
The day should be mainly dry with sunny intervals. ☊ interval ☊
Flaming torches were positioned at intervals along the terrace. ☊ at (...) intervals ☊
a job interview ☊ interview ☊
to be called for (an) interview ☊ interview ☊
He has an interview next week for the manager's job. ☊ interview ☊
a television/radio/newspaper interview ☊ interview ☊
interview (with sb): an interview with the new Governor ☊ interview ☊
to give an interview (= to agree to answer questions) ☊ interview ☊
Yesterday, in an interview on German television, the minister denied the reports. ☊ interview ☊
to conduct an interview (= to ask sb questions in public) ☊ interview ☊
The interview was published in all the papers. ☊ interview ☊
an interview with the careers adviser ☊ interview ☊
She dived into the water. ☊ into ☊
She turned and walked off into the night. ☊ into ☊
The fruit can be made into jam. ☊ into ☊
an inquiry into safety procedures ☊ into ☊
Vegetation patterns changed when goats were introduced to the island. ☊ introduce ☊
The new law was introduced in 2007. ☊ introduce ☊
He was first introduced to drugs by his elder brother. ☊ introduce ☊
The next programme will be introduced by Mary David. ☊ introduce ☊
She was introduced to me as a well-known novelist. ☊ introduce ☊
introduce A and B: We've already been introduced. ☊ introduce ☊
Introductions were made and the conversation started to flow. ☊ introduction ☊
Our speaker today needs no introduction (= is already well known). ☊ introduction ☊
a letter of introduction (= a letter which tells sb who you are, written by sb who knows both you and the person reading the letter) ☊ introduction ☊
the introduction of compulsory military service ☊ introduction ☊
Who invented the steam engine? ☊ invent ☊
I wish mobile phones had never been invented! ☊ invent ☊
Such changes have not been seen since the invention of the printing press. ☊ invention ☊
The FBI has been called in to investigate. ☊ investigate ☊
investigate how, what, etc...: The research investigates how foreign speakers gain fluency. ☊ investigate ☊
a criminal/murder/police investigation ☊ investigation ☊
an investigation into the spending habits of teenagers ☊ investigation ☊
to encourage foreign investment ☊ investment ☊
investment in sth: This country needs investment in education. ☊ investment ☊
A concert was held at the invitation of the mayor. ☊ invitation ☊
invite sb to sth: Have you been invited to their party? ☊ invite ☊
invite sb: I'd have liked to have gone but I wasn't invited. ☊ invite ☊
invite sb (to/for sth): Successful candidates will be invited for interview next week. ☊ invite ☊
invite sb to do sth: Readers are invited to email their comments to us. ☊ invite ☊
involve sb/sth doing sth: The job involves me travelling all over the country. ☊ involve ☊
The job involves my travelling all over the country. ☊ involve ☊
Some people tried to stop the fight but I didn't want to get involved. ☊ involved ☊
US involvement in European wars ☊ involvement ☊
a steam iron ☊ iron ☊
iron tablets (= containing iron prepared as a medicine) ☊ iron ☊
Some drugs can irritate the lining of the stomach. ☊ irritate ☊
I don't think my private life is the issue here. ☊ issue ☊
issue sb with sth: New members will be issued with a temporary identity card. ☊ issue ☊
issue sth to sb: Work permits were issued to only 5% of those who applied for them. ☊ issue ☊
They issued a joint statement denying the charges. ☊ issue ☊
Does it matter what colour it is? ☊ it ☊
It's impossible to get there in time. ☊ it ☊
It appears that the two leaders are holding secret talks. ☊ it ☊
I have to wear a jacket and tie to work. ☊ jacket ☊
He's been out of a job (= unemployed) for six months now. ☊ job ☊
join sb in doing sth: I'm sure you'll all join me in wishing Ted and Laura a very happy marriage. ☊ join ☊
The island is joined to the mainland by a bridge. ☊ join ☊
I wish he would join in with the other children. ☊ join in (sth/doing sth), join in (with sb/sth) ☊
The event was organized jointly by students and staff. ☊ jointly ☊
I didn't get the joke (= understand it). ☊ joke ☊
I wish he wouldn't tell dirty jokes (= about sex). ☊ joke ☊
Did you have a good journey? ☊ journey ☊
on the outward/return journey ☊ journey ☊
We broke our journey (= stopped for a short time) in Madrid. ☊ journey ☊
I'm afraid you've had a wasted journey (= you cannot do what you have come to do). ☊ journey ☊
Bye! Safe journey! (= used when sb is beginning a journey) ☊ journey ☊
The book describes a spiritual journey from despair to happiness. ☊ journey ☊
The case comes before Judge Cooper next week. ☊ judge ☊
She was asked to judge the essay competition. ☊ judge ☊
judge how, what, etc...: It's difficult to judge how long the journey will take. ☊ judge ☊
Each painting must be judged on its own merits. ☊ judge ☊
judge sb/sth + noun: The tour was judged a great success. ☊ judge ☊
judge sb/sth to be/do sth: The concert was judged to have been a great success. ☊ judge ☊
it is judged that...: It was judged that the risk was too great. ☊ judge ☊
He achieved his aim more by luck than judgement. ☊ judgement ☊
Add the juice of two lemons. ☊ juice ☊
a carton of apple juice ☊ juice ☊
I couldn't follow the talk because he kept jumping about from one topic to another. ☊ jump ☊
+ noun: She has jumped 2.2 metres. ☊ jump ☊
a 20 per cent jump in pre-tax profits ☊ jump ☊
The horse fell at the last jump. ☊ jump ☊
a jump of over six metres ☊ jump ☊
The story takes a jump back in time. ☊ jump ☊
Somehow he survived the jump from the third floor of the building. ☊ jump ☊
The negotiations took a jump forward yesterday (= they made progress). ☊ jump ☊
This jacket is just my size. ☊ just ☊
This gadget is just the thing for getting those nails out. ☊ just ☊
I only just caught the train. ☊ just ☊
I just saw him a moment ago. ☊ just ☊
The water's just about to boil. ☊ just ☊
'Did you reach your sales target?' 'Just about.' ☊ just about ☊
He demanded, not without justice, that he should be allowed to express his views. ☊ justice ☊
They were accused of attempting to pervert the course of justice. ☊ justice ☊
They were accused of attempting to obstruct justice. ☊ justice ☊
The Prime Minister has been asked to justify the decision to Parliament. ☊ justify ☊
keen on doing sth: She's not keen on being told what to do. ☊ keen ☊
He scarcely earns enough to keep himself and his family. ☊ keep ☊
Keep a note of where each item can be found. ☊ keep ☊
He failed to keep his appointment at the clinic. ☊ keep ☊
The key is, how long can the federal government control the inflation rate? ☊ key ☊
the spare key to the front door ☊ key ☊
We'll have a duplicate key cut (= made). ☊ key ☊
She needs a kick up the backside (= she needs to be strongly encouraged to do sth or to behave better). ☊ kick ☊
He tried to kill himself with sleeping pills. ☊ kill ☊
Don't kill yourself trying to get the work done by tomorrow. It can wait. ☊ kill ☊
Flour is sold by the kilogram. ☊ kilogram ☊
As well as his salary, he gets benefits in kind. ☊ in kind ☊
'I was terrible!' 'You were nothing of the kind.' ☊ nothing of the kind/sort ☊
Soft water is kinder to your hair. ☊ kind ☊
the kings and queens of England ☊ king ☊
to be crowned king ☊ king ☊
The knives are out for the chancellor. ☊ the knives are out (for sb) ☊
knock sth + adv./prep.: He'd knocked over a glass of water. ☊ knock ☊
to tie a knot ☊ knot ☊
The drug is commonly known as Ecstasy. ☊ know ☊
Peter Wilson, also known as 'the Tiger' ☊ know ☊
know sb/sth as sth: It's known as the most dangerous part of the city. ☊ know ☊
know sb/sth to be/do sth: He's known to be an outstanding physicist. ☊ know ☊
Do you two know each other (= have you met before)? ☊ know ☊
This man is known to the police (= as a criminal). ☊ know ☊
Do you know the play (= have you seen or read it before)? ☊ know ☊
The new rules could mean the end of football as we know it (= in the form that we are familiar with). ☊ know ☊
know (that)...: As soon as I walked in the room I knew (that) something was wrong. ☊ know ☊
The cause of the fire is not yet known. ☊ know ☊
it is known that...: It is widely known that CFCs can damage the ozone layer. ☊ know ☊
The film was made with the Prince's full knowledge and approval. ☊ knowledge ☊
We tested various supermarkets' own label pasta sauces (= those marked with the name of the shop/store where they are sold). ☊ label ☊
The file was labelled 'Private'. ☊ label ☊
He was taken on as a teacher but was found lacking (= was thought not to be good enough). ☊ lacking ☊
I feel there is something lacking in my life. ☊ lacking ☊
Some of the country's richest grazing lands are in these valleys. ☊ land ☊
winding country lanes ☊ lane ☊
We drove along a muddy lane to reach the farmhouse. ☊ lane ☊
Why study Latin? It's a dead language (= no longer spoken by anyone). ☊ language ☊
Is English an official language in your country? ☊ language ☊
Brazil is the world's largest producer of coffee. ☊ large ☊
Some drugs are being used on a much larger scale than previously. ☊ large ☊
This is our last bottle of water. ☊ last ☊
He came last in the race. ☊ last ☊
The meeting only lasted (for) a few minutes. ☊ last ☊
last (out): Can you last (out) until I can get help? ☊ last ☊
last (out) sth: Doctors say that she probably won't last out the night (= she will probably die before the morning). ☊ last ☊
In later life he started playing golf. ☊ late ☊
The school was built in the late 1970s. ☊ late ☊
Interest will be charged for late payment. ☊ late ☊
What is the latest time I can have an appointment? ☊ late ☊
Buy now before it's too late. ☊ be too late ☊
He became an author late in life. ☊ late ☊
This is discussed in more detail in a later chapter. ☊ later ☊
The match has been postponed to a later date. ☊ later ☊
The town has a concert hall and two theatres. The latter were both built in the 1950s. ☊ latter ☊
to launch an appeal/an inquiry/an investigation/a campaign ☊ launch ☊
to launch an attack/invasion ☊ launch ☊
The new model will be launched in July. ☊ launch ☊
The lifeboat was launched immediately. ☊ launch ☊
If they entered the building they would be breaking the law. ☊ law ☊
British schools are now required by law to publish their exam results. ☊ law ☊
company/international/tax, etc. law ☊ law ☊
After the riots, the military was brought in to restore law and order. ☊ law and order ☊
The hens are not laying well (= not producing many eggs). ☊ lay ☊
lay sb/sth + adj.: The cloth should be laid flat. ☊ lay ☊
The foundations of the house are being laid today. ☊ lay ☊
lay A (on/over B): Before they started they laid newspaper on the floor. ☊ lay ☊
The grapes were laid to dry on racks. ☊ lay ☊
lay B with A: The floor was laid with newspaper. ☊ lay ☊
to lead an expedition ☊ lead ☊
to lead a discussion ☊ lead ☊
Who will lead the party in the next election? ☊ lead ☊
to lead a quiet life/a life of luxury/a miserable existence ☊ lead ☊
A reward was offered for information leading to an arrest. ☊ lead ☊
The situation is far worse than we had been led to believe. ☊ lead ☊
the pipe leading from the top of the water tank ☊ lead ☊
I tried to lead the discussion back to the main issue. ☊ lead ☊
He managed to hold a lead of two seconds over his closest rival. ☊ lead ☊
The polls have given Labour a five-point lead. ☊ lead ☊
She was among the leaders of the race from the start. ☊ leader ☊
She was offered the leading role in the new TV series. ☊ leading ☊
He played a leading part in the negotiations. ☊ leading ☊
United were league champions last season. ☊ league ☊
learn sth from sb/sth: I learned a lot from my father. ☊ learn ☊
learn of/about sth: I learnt of her arrival from a close friend. ☊ learn ☊
it is learned that...: It has been learned that 500 jobs are to be lost at the factory. ☊ learn ☊
The documentary caused a lot of bad feeling, not least among the workers whose lives it described. ☊ not least ☊
The soles are made of leather. ☊ leather ☊
Leave me out of this quarrel, please. ☊ leave sb/sth out (of sth) ☊
He hadn't been asked to the party and was feeling very left out. ☊ leave sb/sth out (of sth) ☊
Look left and right before you cross the road. ☊ left ☊
Sit on the floor, stretching your legs out in front of you. ☊ leg ☊
front/back legs ☊ leg ☊
forelegs/hind legs ☊ leg ☊
They are currently facing a long legal battle in the US courts. ☊ legal ☊
The driver was more than three times over the legal limit (= the amount of alcohol you are allowed to have in your body when you are driving). ☊ legal ☊
a legally binding agreement ☊ legally ☊
You are legally entitled to a full refund. ☊ legally ☊
Legally, there is not a lot we can do. ☊ legally ☊
Squeeze the juice of half a lemon over the fish. ☊ lemon ☊
Size of pension depends partly on length of service with the company. ☊ length ☊
No explanation was offered, still less an apology. ☊ even/much/still less ☊
All new students are given lessons in/on how to use the library. ☊ lesson ☊
The course book is divided into 30 lessons. ☊ lesson ☊
Other countries can teach us a lesson or two on industrial policy. ☊ lesson ☊
Let us get those boxes down for you. ☊ let ☊
I don't think we'll make it, but let's try anyway. ☊ let ☊
let sb/sth do sth: They won't let him leave the country. ☊ let ☊
The cat wants to be let out. ☊ let ☊
He trudged home feeling lonely and let down. ☊ let sb down ☊
She was let off with a warning. ☊ let sb off (with sth) ☊
You will be notified by letter. ☊ letter ☊
the level of water in the bottle ☊ level ☊
The cables are buried one metre below ground level. ☊ level ☊
The floodwater nearly reached roof level. ☊ level ☊
Fables can be understood on various levels. ☊ level ☊
a decision taken at board level ☊ level ☊
Discussions are currently being held at national level. ☊ level ☊
Profits were at the same level as the year before. ☊ level ☊
a licence holder (= a person who has been given a licence) ☊ licence ☊
license sth: The new drug has not yet been licensed in the US. ☊ license ☊
licensing hours (= the times when alcohol can be sold at a pub, etc.) ☊ license ☊
license sb/sth to do sth: They had licensed the firm to produce the drug. ☊ license ☊
a license holder (= a person who has been given a license) ☊ license ☊
This is a great holiday resort that is full of life. ☊ life ☊
the worries of everyday life ☊ life ☊
He is young and has little experience of life. ☊ life ☊
Commuting is a part of daily life for many people. ☊ life ☊
Jill wants to travel and see life for herself. ☊ life ☊
We bought a dishwasher to make life easier. ☊ life ☊
In London life can be hard. ☊ life ☊
In real life (= when she met him) he wasn't how she had imagined him at all. ☊ life ☊
Life can be difficult when you move to a new town. ☊ life ☊
Life isn't like in the movies, you know. ☊ life ☊
country/city life ☊ life ☊
She enjoyed political life. ☊ life ☊
family/married life ☊ life ☊
How do you find life in Japan? ☊ life ☊
He has had a good life. ☊ life ☊
a hard/an easy life ☊ life ☊
My day-to-day life is not very exciting. ☊ life ☊
a life of luxury ☊ life ☊
Her daily life involved meeting lots of people. ☊ life ☊
She lived a quiet life in the countryside. ☊ life ☊
Many of these children have led very sheltered lives (= they have not had many different experiences). ☊ life ☊
They emigrated to start a new life in Canada. ☊ life ☊
He doesn't like to talk about his private life. ☊ life ☊
She has a full social life. ☊ life ☊
articles about the love lives of the stars ☊ life ☊
He's lived here all his life. ☊ life ☊
I've lived in England for most of my life. ☊ life ☊
to have a long/short life ☊ life ☊
He became very weak towards the end of his life. ☊ life ☊
Brenda took up tennis late in life. ☊ life ☊
He will spend the rest of his life (= until he dies) in a wheelchair. ☊ life ☊
There's no such thing as a job for life any longer. ☊ life ☊
She is a life member of the club. ☊ life ☊
in early/adult life ☊ life ☊
She has been an accountant all her working life. ☊ life ☊
He met a lot of interesting people during his life as a student. ☊ life ☊
They were very happy throughout their married life. ☊ life ☊
The International Stock Exchange started life as a London coffee shop. ☊ life ☊
They could see that the company had a limited life (= it was going to close). ☊ life ☊
marine/pond life ☊ life ☊
Is there intelligent life on other planets? ☊ life ☊
My father died last year—I wish I could bring him back to life. ☊ life ☊
In spring the countryside bursts into life. ☊ life ☊
The floods caused a massive loss of life (= many people were killed). ☊ life ☊
The operation saved her life. ☊ life ☊
Several attempts have been made on the President's life (= several people have tried to kill him). ☊ life ☊
Martial law has now been lifted. ☊ lift ☊
It was an hour before the lights came on again. ☊ light ☊
Check your car before you drive to make sure that your lights are working. ☊ light ☊
On a lighter note, we end the news today with a story about a duck called Quackers. ☊ light ☊
She felt a light tap on her shoulder. ☊ light ☊
the sound of quick light footsteps ☊ light ☊
The aluminium body is 12% lighter than if built with steel. ☊ light ☊
Only light vehicles are allowed over the old bridge. ☊ light ☊
The stage was lit by bright spotlights. ☊ light ☊
the lighted windows of the house ☊ light ☊
The candles were lit. ☊ light ☊
Steve took out a cigarette and lit it. ☊ light ☊
The candles are arranged like so (= in this way). ☊ like ☊
Like I said (= as I said before), you're always welcome to stay. ☊ like ☊
to keep government spending within acceptable limits ☊ limit ☊
Families are limited to four free tickets each. ☊ limit ☊
A line formed at each teller window. ☊ line ☊
He was convicted of illegally importing weapons across state lines. ☊ line ☊
Be careful not to cross the line (= the broken line painted down the middle of the road). ☊ line ☊
The speech was broadcast via a satellite link. ☊ link ☊
link A to B: The video cameras are linked to a powerful computer. ☊ link ☊
link A and B (together): When computers are networked, they are linked together so that information can be transferred between them. ☊ link ☊
link A and B: The two factors are directly linked. ☊ link ☊
The personal and social development of the child are inextricably linked (= they depend on each other). ☊ link ☊
a bar selling snacks and liquid refreshment (= drinks) ☊ liquid ☊
We were asked to list our ten favourite songs. ☊ list ☊
Towns in the guide are listed alphabetically. ☊ list ☊
You haven't been listening to a word I've said! ☊ listen ☊
3 litres of water ☊ litre ☊
I can't remember every little detail. ☊ little ☊
His English is improving little by little. ☊ little by little ☊
He is little known as an artist. ☊ little ☊
Her words have lived with me all my life. ☊ live ☊
He lived in poverty most of his life. ☊ live ☊
live sth: She lived a very peaceful life. ☊ live ☊
They lived their lives to the full. ☊ live ☊
Where do these plates live (= where are they usually kept)? ☊ live ☊
You can't live on forty pounds a week. ☊ live on sth ☊
He has lived through two world wars. ☊ live through sth ☊
a live recording made at Wembley Arena ☊ live ☊
It was the first interview I'd done in front of a live audience (= with people watching). ☊ live ☊
a lively debate ☊ lively ☊
We saw a load of houses before we bought this one. ☊ load ☊
These backpacks are designed to carry a heavy load. ☊ load ☊
load (sth): Is the gun loaded? ☊ load ☊
load sth/sb (into/onto sth): Sacks were being loaded onto the truck. ☊ load ☊
an exhibition of paintings on loan (= borrowed) from private collections ☊ loan ☊
A local man was accused of the murder. ☊ local ☊
decisions made at local rather than national level ☊ local ☊
It was difficult to understand the local dialect. ☊ local ☊
The gates are locked at 6 o'clock. ☊ lock ☊
The two parts of the plan were governed by the same logic. ☊ logic ☊
a strategy based on sound commercial logic ☊ logic ☊
As I didn't speak the language I grew lonelier and lonelier. ☊ lonely ☊
There was a long silence before she spoke. ☊ long ☊
I like it now the days are getting longer (= it stays light for more time each day). ☊ long ☊
He stared at them for the longest time (= for a very long time) before answering. ☊ long ☊
a long journey/walk/drive/flight ☊ long ☊
He retired long before the war. ☊ 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...: It doesn't look like we'll be moving after all. ☊ look ☊
look where, what, etc...: Can't you look where you're going? ☊ look ☊
I haven't had time to look at (= read) the papers yet. ☊ look at sth ☊
The implications of the new law will need to be looked at. ☊ look at sth ☊
People came out of their houses and looked around. ☊ look around/round ☊
look doing sth: We're really looking forward to seeing you again. ☊ look forward to sth ☊
A working party has been set up to look into the problem. ☊ look into sth ☊
She looked through her notes before the exam. ☊ look through sth ☊
She looked up from her book as I entered the room. ☊ look up (from sth) ☊
He lost his looks (= became less attractive) in later life. ☊ look ☊
Make sure you get a good look at their faces. ☊ look ☊
The potatoes were sold loose, not in bags. ☊ loose ☊
The horse had broken loose (= escaped) from its tether. ☊ loose ☊
She fastened the belt loosely around her waist. ☊ loosely ☊
The play is loosely based on his childhood in Russia. ☊ loosely ☊
Economic growth can be loosely defined as an increase in GDP. ☊ loosely ☊
Emergency food supplies were brought in by lorry. ☊ lorry ☊
lose sth (to sb): to lose a game/a race/an election/a battle/a war ☊ lose ☊
loss of earnings (= the money you do not earn because you are prevented from working) ☊ loss ☊
The drought has led to widespread loss of life. ☊ loss ☊
The strike cost them thousands of pounds in lost business. ☊ lost ☊
A lot of people are coming to the meeting. ☊ lot ☊
I eat lots less than I used to. ☊ lot ☊
He was the love of my life (= the person I loved most). ☊ love ☊
love of your country ☊ love ☊
I love it in Spain (= I like the life there). ☊ love ☊
It was one of his best-loved songs. ☊ love ☊
love sth: 'Cigarette?' 'I'd love one, but I've just given up.' ☊ love ☊
He had become a well-loved member of staff. ☊ love ☊
to love your country ☊ love ☊
Training was given a very low priority. ☊ low ☊
the lowest temperature ever recorded ☊ low ☊
low-tar cigarettes ☊ low ☊
With (any) luck, we'll be home before dark. ☊ luck ☊
I could hardly believe my luck when he said yes. ☊ luck ☊
lucky (to do sth): His friend was killed and he knows he is lucky to be alive. ☊ lucky ☊
She was lucky enough to be chosen for the team. ☊ lucky ☊
You can think yourself lucky you didn't get mugged. ☊ lucky ☊
That was the luckiest escape of my life. ☊ lucky ☊
This sauce has lumps in it. ☊ lump ☊
The potatoes are planted by machine. ☊ machine ☊
The new machines (= computers) will be shipped next month. ☊ machine ☊
to be mad on tennis ☊ mad ☊
Only a mad dash got them to the meeting on time. ☊ mad ☊
mad with sth: to be mad with anger/excitement/grief/love ☊ mad ☊
a magazine article/interview ☊ magazine ☊
Her designer clothes were from the pages of a glossy fashion magazine. ☊ magazine ☊
A passage was cleared through the crowd like magic. ☊ magic ☊
He's returning to the team this season, hoping that the old magic can be made to work once more. ☊ magic ☊
It was a magic moment when the two sisters were reunited after 30 years. ☊ magic ☊
Plug the transformer into the mains (= the place on a wall where electricity is brought into a room). ☊ main ☊
mains gas/water/electricity ☊ main ☊
mains drainage ☊ main ☊
In the main, the money raised goes to children's charities. ☊ in the main ☊
The people in the hotel were mainly foreign tourists. ☊ mainly ☊
The two countries have always maintained close relations. ☊ maintain ☊
maintain (that)...: The men maintained (that) they were out of the country when the crime was committed. ☊ maintain ☊
Her income was barely enough to maintain one child, let alone three. ☊ maintain ☊
major international companies ☊ major ☊
The majority of people interviewed prefer TV to radio. ☊ majority ☊
The majority was/were in favour of banning smoking . ☊ majority ☊
She was elected by/with a majority of 749. ☊ majority ☊
The resolution was carried by a huge majority. ☊ majority ☊
She makes $100 000 a year. ☊ make ☊
He made a fortune on the stock market. ☊ make ☊
be made to do sth: She must be made to comply with the rules. ☊ make ☊
The holes in the cloth were made by moths. ☊ make ☊
The full story was never made public. ☊ make ☊
Can you make yourself understood in Russian? ☊ make ☊
The terrorists made it known that tourists would be targeted. ☊ make ☊
It's important to try and make something of (= achieve sth in) your life. ☊ make ☊
make sth from sth: Wine is made from grapes. ☊ make ☊
make sth into sth: The grapes are made into wine. ☊ make ☊
These regulations were made to protect children. ☊ make ☊
The flight leaves in twenty minutes—we'll never make it. ☊ make it ☊
It's like trying to manage an unruly child. ☊ manage ☊
She's 82 and can't manage on her own any more. ☊ manage ☊
manage (to do sth): We managed to get to the airport in time. ☊ manage ☊
How did you manage to persuade him? ☊ manage ☊
They managed to find a place to stay. ☊ manage ☊
He is one of the highest paid management gurus in the world. ☊ management ☊
The shop is now under new management. ☊ management ☊
a meeting of area managers ☊ manager ☊
The manner in which the decision was announced was extremely regrettable. ☊ manner ☊
Faulty goods should be returned to the manufacturers. ☊ manufacturer ☊
Many people feel that the law should be changed. ☊ many ☊
an unexplored region that has not yet been mapped ☊ map ☊
Grammar information enables students to map the structure of a foreign language onto their own. ☊ map sth on/onto sth ☊
+ noun: They marched 20 miles to reach the capital. ☊ march ☊
protest marches ☊ march ☊
The army began their long march to the coast. ☊ march ☊
The cross marks the spot where the body was found. ☊ mark ☊
The route has been marked in red. ☊ mark ☊
The surfaces are made from a material that doesn't mark. ☊ mark ☊
mark A (with B): Items marked with an asterisk can be omitted. ☊ mark ☊
mark B on A: Prices are marked on the goods. ☊ mark ☊
Do not open any mail marked 'Confidential'. ☊ mark ☊
to get a good/poor mark in English ☊ mark ☊
a burn/scratch mark ☊ mark ☊
a market town (= a town in Britain where a regular market is or was held) ☊ market ☊
a happy/unhappy marriage ☊ marriage ☊
All of her children's marriages ended in divorce. ☊ marriage ☊
an arranged marriage (= one in which the parents choose a husband or wife for their child) ☊ marriage ☊
She has two children by a previous marriage. ☊ marriage ☊
This is his second marriage. ☊ marriage ☊
Their marriage took place in a local church. ☊ marriage ☊
Are you enjoying married life? ☊ married ☊
The page was covered with a mass of figures. ☊ mass ☊
The aim of the competition is to match the quote to the person who said it. ☊ match ☊
The doors were painted blue to match the walls. ☊ match ☊
All right, mate? ☊ mate ☊
What is the absolute maximum you can afford to pay? ☊ maximum ☊
There is a range of programs on the market which may be described as design aids. ☊ may ☊
May I come in? ☊ may ☊
mean to be/do sth: Do you have any idea what it means to be poor? ☊ mean ☊
She did everything to get the two of them together, but I guess it just wasn't meant to be. ☊ mean ☊
I'm feeling very guilty—I've been meaning to call my parents for days, but still haven't got around to it. ☊ mean ☊
You're meant to (= you are supposed to) pay before you go in. ☊ mean ☊
Her life seemed to have lost all meaning. ☊ meaning ☊
Having a child gave new meaning to their lives. ☊ meaning ☊
With Anna he learned the meaning of love. ☊ meaning ☊
The load was lifted by means of a crane. ☊ by means of sth ☊
Regular tests are used to measure students' progress. ☊ measure ☊
measure sth (in sth): A ship's speed is measured in knots. ☊ measure ☊
measure sb/sth for sth: He's gone to be measured for a new suit. ☊ measure ☊
measure how much, how long, etc...: A dipstick is used to measure how much oil is left in an engine. ☊ measure ☊
The main bedroom measures 12ft by 15ft. ☊ measure ☊
The pond measures about 2 metres across. ☊ measure ☊
The Richter Scale is a measure of ground motion. ☊ measure ☊
Which measure of weight do pharmacists use? ☊ measure ☊
safety/security/austerity measures ☊ measure ☊
Police in riot gear were in attendance as a precautionary measure. ☊ measure ☊
Do you know your measurements (= the size of parts of your body)? ☊ measurement ☊
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 ☊
alternative medicine ☊ medicine ☊
Did you take your medicine? ☊ medicine ☊
cough medicine ☊ medicine ☊
Chinese herbal medicines ☊ medicine ☊
Pleased to meet you. ☊ meet ☊
Nice meeting you. ☊ meet ☊
to have/hold/call/attend a meeting ☊ meeting ☊
The meeting will be held in the school hall. ☊ meeting ☊
a committee/staff meeting ☊ meeting ☊
What time is the meeting? ☊ meeting ☊
Helen will chair the meeting (= be in charge of it). ☊ meeting ☊
I'll be in a meeting all morning—can you take my calls? ☊ meeting ☊
a meeting of the United Nations Security Council ☊ meeting ☊
The meeting was postponed. ☊ meeting ☊
At our first meeting I was nervous. ☊ meeting ☊
It was a chance meeting that would change my life. ☊ meeting ☊
The meeting of father and son after so long was a joyous occasion. ☊ meeting ☊
a meeting of member countries/states ☊ member ☊
Little is known about the third member of the band. ☊ member ☊
The drugs had a severe effect on her short-term memory. ☊ memory ☊
There hasn't been peace in the country in/within my memory. ☊ memory ☊
The statue was erected to the memory of my father. ☊ in memory of sb, to the memory of sb ☊
He has two big houses in this country, not to mention his villa in France. ☊ not to mention ☊
A mere 2% of their budget has been spent on publicity. ☊ mere ☊
You've got the job. The interview will be a mere formality. ☊ mere ☊
They agreed to go merely because they were getting paid for it. ☊ merely ☊
The room was in a mess. ☊ mess ☊
I've been trying to get you all day—don't you ever listen to your messages? ☊ message ☊
message (from sb) (to sb): Messages of support have been arriving from all over the country ☊ message ☊
a televised message from the President to the American people ☊ message ☊
The clear message coming from the government is that they are getting tough on crime. ☊ message ☊
The frame is made of metal. ☊ metal ☊
a lake with an island in the middle ☊ middle ☊
This chicken isn't cooked in the middle. ☊ middle ☊
He might get there in time, but I can't be sure. ☊ might ☊
The pills might have helped him, if only he'd taken them regularly. ☊ might ☊
It's safe to take a mild sedative. ☊ mild ☊
a mile-long procession ☊ mile ☊
The car must have been doing at least 100 miles an hour. ☊ mile ☊
My car gets 35 miles to the gallon. ☊ mile ☊
a military coup ☊ military ☊
The military was/were called in to deal with the riot. ☊ military ☊
As for avoiding you, nothing could be further from my mind (= I was not thinking of it at all). ☊ mind ☊
I could not have complete peace of mind before they returned. ☊ mind ☊
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 sth: Mind (= Don't fall on) that step! ☊ mind ☊
mind how, where, etc...: Mind how you go! (= often used when you say goodbye to sb) ☊ mind ☊
mind about sth: Did she mind about not getting the job? ☊ mind ☊
mind doing sth: Did she mind not getting the job? ☊ mind ☊
mind that...: He minded that he hadn't been asked. ☊ mind ☊
Can you read that form carefully, if you wouldn't mind, and then sign it. ☊ if you don't mind, if you wouldn't mind ☊
the recommended intake of vitamins and minerals ☊ mineral ☊
The work was done with the minimum amount of effort. ☊ minimum ☊
Costs should be kept to a minimum. ☊ minimum ☊
a meeting of EU Foreign Ministers ☊ minister ☊
the Ministry of Defence ☊ ministry ☊
a large German-speaking minority in the east of the country ☊ minority ☊
At that very minute, Tom walked in. ☊ minute ☊
The minute she walked through the door I thought she looked different. ☊ the minute (that)... ☊
You're missing the point (= failing to understand the main part) of what I'm saying. ☊ miss ☊
Many soldiers were listed as missing in action. ☊ missing ☊
This letter is addressed to someone else—there must be some mistake. ☊ mistake ☊
Leaving school so young was the biggest mistake of my life. ☊ mistake ☊
Oil and water do not mix. ☊ mix ☊
mix with sth: Oil does not mix with water. ☊ mix ☊
The play was given a mixed reception by the critics (= some liked it, some did not). ☊ mixed ☊
British athletes had mixed fortunes in yesterday's competition. ☊ mixed ☊
a mixed marriage (= between two people of different races or religions) ☊ mixed ☊
The nation's constitution provided a model that other countries followed. ☊ model ☊
The latest models will be on display at the motor show. ☊ model ☊
The architect had produced a scale model of the proposed shopping complex. ☊ model ☊
Stress is a major problem of modern life. ☊ modern ☊
the most modern, well-equipped hospital in London ☊ modern ☊
He thought for a moment before replying. ☊ moment ☊
That was one of the happiest moments of my life. ☊ moment ☊
We'll discuss this at Monday's meeting. ☊ Monday ☊
If the item is not satisfactory, you will get your money back. ☊ money ☊
The details of today's flights are displayed on the monitor. ☊ monitor ☊
Each student's progress is closely monitored. ☊ monitor ☊
She earns $1 000 a month. ☊ month ☊
They lived in Toronto during their first few months of marriage. ☊ month ☊
a month-long strike ☊ month ☊
It will be months before we get the results. ☊ month ☊
to be in a foul/filthy mood ☊ mood ☊
Some addicts suffer violent mood swings (= changes of mood) if deprived of the drug. ☊ mood ☊
Wait until he's in a better mood before you ask him. ☊ mood ☊
The mood of the meeting was distinctly pessimistic. ☊ mood ☊
There's no moon tonight (= no moon can be seen). ☊ moon ☊
The newspapers were full of moral outrage at the weakness of other countries. ☊ moral ☊
He led a very moral life. ☊ moral ☊
morally right/wrong/justified/unacceptable ☊ morally ☊
She could earn $200 a night, more or less. ☊ more or less ☊
Who do you think will get (the) most votes? ☊ most ☊
The sauce is mostly cream. ☊ mostly ☊
She slowly mounted the steps. ☊ mount ☊
to mount a protest/campaign/an exhibition ☊ mount ☊
move sb to sth: Grown men were moved to tears at the horrific scenes. ☊ move ☊
move away: She's been all on her own since her daughter moved away. ☊ move ☊
We moved house last week. ☊ move ☊
move sth (+ adv./prep.): Let's move the meeting to Wednesday. ☊ move ☊
The management have made no move to settle the strike. ☊ move ☊
Power comes from the forward movement of the entire body. ☊ movement ☊
The documentary opens tomorrow in movie theaters nationwide. ☊ movie theater ☊
fast-moving water ☊ moving ☊
multiply A and B (together): Multiply 2 and 6 together and you get 12. ☊ multiply ☊
multiply sth: Cigarette smoking multiplies the risk of cancer. ☊ multiply ☊
My mum says I can't go. ☊ mum ☊
He was found guilty of murder. ☊ murder ☊
She has been charged with the attempted murder of her husband. ☊ murder ☊
The poem has been set to music. ☊ music ☊
Cars must not park in front of the entrance (= it is not allowed). ☊ must ☊
You mustn't say things like that. ☊ must ☊
I must go to the bank and get some money. ☊ must ☊
I found myself unable to speak. ☊ myself ☊
I needed space to be myself (= not influenced by other people). ☊ myself ☊
It is one of the great unsolved mysteries of this century. ☊ mystery ☊
The band was financed by a mystery backer. ☊ mystery ☊
The car is registered in my name. ☊ in the name of sb/sth, in sb's/sth's name ☊
name sb/sth (after sb): name sb/sth (for sb): He was named after his father (= given his father's first name). ☊ name ☊
the diesel engine, named after its inventor Rudolf Diesel ☊ name ☊
name sb/sth: The victim has not yet been named. ☊ name ☊
name sb/sth as sb/sth: The missing man has been named as James Kelly. ☊ name ☊
the narrow confines of prison life ☊ narrow ☊
He lost the race by the narrowest of margins. ☊ narrow ☊
She was elected by a narrow majority. ☊ narrow ☊
an independent nation ☊ nation ☊
the African nations ☊ nation ☊
The entire nation, it seemed, was watching TV. ☊ nation ☊
national and local newspapers ☊ national ☊
national and international news ☊ national ☊
national and regional politics ☊ national ☊
a national election ☊ national ☊
These buildings are part of our national heritage. ☊ national ☊
a national airline/museum/theatre ☊ national ☊
a country's natural resources (= its coal, oil, forests, etc.) ☊ natural ☊
My hair soon grew back to its natural colour (= after being dyed ). ☊ natural ☊
The topic arose naturally in the conversation. ☊ naturally ☊
to be naturally artistic ☊ naturally ☊
The conflict is unlikely to be resolved in the near future (= very soon). ☊ near ☊
The election proved to be a near disaster for the party. ☊ near ☊
She took a step nearer. ☊ near ☊
She was near to tears (= almost crying). ☊ near ☊
Try and be neater! ☊ neat ☊
The box fitted neatly into the drawer. ☊ neatly ☊
She summarized her plan very neatly. ☊ neatly ☊
Changes can easily be made where necessary. ☊ necessary ☊
He tied a scarf around his neck. ☊ neck ☊
She craned (= stretched) her neck to get a better view. ☊ neck ☊
Somebody's going to break their neck (= injure themselves) on these steps. ☊ neck ☊
need to do sth: I need to get some sleep. ☊ need ☊
This shirt needs to be washed. ☊ need ☊
The house is in need of a thorough clean. ☊ need ☊
They received a negative reply. ☊ negative ☊
The crisis had a negative effect on trade. ☊ negative ☊
Britain's nearest neighbour is France. ☊ neighbour ☊
Manhattan is divided into distinct neighborhoods. ☊ neighbourhood ☊
I hadn't been to New York before and neither had Jane. ☊ neither ☊
'I can't understand a word of it.' 'Neither can I.' ☊ neither ☊
Even after years as a singer, he still suffers from nerves before a performance. ☊ nerve ☊
By the end of the meal her nerves were completely frayed. ☊ nerve ☊
I felt really nervous before the interview. ☊ nervous ☊
He has never been abroad. ☊ never ☊
'I work for a company called Orion Technology.' 'Never heard of them.' ☊ never ☊
Never in all my life have I seen such a horrible thing. ☊ never ☊
Someone might find out, and that would never do (= that is not acceptable). ☊ never ☊
Our defeat was expected but it is disappointing nevertheless. ☊ nevertheless ☊
The old system had its flaws, but nevertheless it was preferable to the new one. ☊ nevertheless ☊
It was a new era in the history of our country. ☊ new ☊
She went to Australia to start a new life. ☊ new ☊
a newly created job ☊ newly ☊
a newly independent republic ☊ newly ☊
Messengers brought news that the battle had been lost. ☊ news ☊
It's news to me (= I haven't heard it before). ☊ news ☊
national/international news ☊ news ☊
a local/national newspaper ☊ newspaper ☊
I asked him in the nicest possible way to put his cigarette out. ☊ nice ☊
nice (to do sth): Nice to meet you! (= a friendly greeting when you meet sb for the first time) ☊ nice ☊
nice (doing sth): It's been nice meeting you. ☊ nice ☊
We all had the flu last week—it wasn't very nice. ☊ nice ☊
It was nice and warm yesterday. ☊ nice ☊
The room was nicely furnished. ☊ nicely ☊
You're welcome to stay the night here. ☊ night ☊
I saw her in town the other night (= a few nights ago). ☊ night ☊
No smoking! ☊ no ☊
a noisy protest (= when people shout) ☊ noisy ☊
We were told to speak to no one. ☊ no one ☊
He should be able to lead a perfectly normal life. ☊ normal ☊
My day began in the normal way, and then I received a very strange phone call. ☊ normal ☊
I'm not normally allowed to stay out late. ☊ normally ☊
The estimated value is north of $5.4 billion. ☊ north ☊
The shares had already been trading north of £30. ☊ north ☊
He broke his nose in the fight. ☊ nose ☊
a blocked/runny nose ☊ nose ☊
He must not go. ☊ not ☊
'Can I throw this out?' 'Certainly not.' ☊ not ☊
'Will it bother you if I smoke?' 'Not at all.' ☊ not at all ☊
it is noted that...: It should be noted that dissertations submitted late will not be accepted. ☊ note ☊
She's always trying to get something for nothing. ☊ for nothing ☊
Prices may be altered without notice. ☊ notice ☊
The bar is closed until further notice (= until you are told that it is open again). ☊ notice ☊
You are welcome to come and stay as long as you give us plenty of notice. ☊ notice ☊
A public notice about the planned development was pinned to the wall. ☊ notice ☊
Normally, the letter would not have come to my notice (= I would not have known about it). ☊ notice ☊
The children were nowhere to be seen. ☊ nowhere to be found/seen, nowhere in sight ☊
the country's nuclear capability (= the fact that it has nuclear weapons) ☊ nuclear ☊
nuclear capacity (= the number of nuclear weapons a country has) ☊ nuclear ☊
The course will have to be repeated owing to pressure of numbers (= too many students). ☊ number ☊
Her sole object in life is to become a travel writer. ☊ object ☊
If nobody objects, we'll postpone the meeting till next week. ☊ object ☊
object to doing sth/to sb doing sth: I really object to being charged for parking. ☊ object ☊
to meet/achieve your objectives ☊ objective ☊
The main objective of this meeting is to give more information on our plans. ☊ objective ☊
I find it difficult to be objective where he's concerned. ☊ objective ☊
Most information was collected by direct observation of the animals' behaviour. ☊ observation ☊
The suspect is being kept under observation (= watched closely by the police). ☊ observation ☊
an observation post/tower (= a place from where sb, especially an enemy, can be watched) ☊ observation ☊
All the characters in the novel are closely observed (= seem like people in real life). ☊ observe ☊
be observed to do sth: He was observed to follow her closely. ☊ observe ☊
The patients were observed over a period of several months. ☊ observe ☊
observe how, what, etc...: They observed how the parts of the machine fitted together. ☊ observe ☊
to obtain advice/information/permission ☊ obtain ☊
I finally managed to obtain a copy of the report. ☊ obtain ☊
To obtain the overall score, add up the totals in each column. ☊ obtain ☊
They have been seen together on two separate occasions. ☊ occasion ☊
He was presented with the watch on the occasion of his retirement. ☊ occasion ☊
He has been known on occasion to lose his temper. ☊ on occasion(s) ☊
Ocean levels are rising. ☊ ocean ☊
at/after/before eleven o'clock ☊ o'clock ☊
Oddly enough, the most expensive tickets sold fastest. ☊ oddly ☊
the result of the debate ☊ of ☊
He was cleared of all blame. ☊ of ☊
The water is off. ☊ off ☊
All shirts have/are 10% off. ☊ off ☊
Families will be better off under the new law (= will have more money). ☊ be well/better/badly, etc. off ☊
The weather was so bad we'd have been better off staying at home. ☊ be better/worse off (doing sth) ☊
a first offence (= the first time that sb has been found guilty of a crime) ☊ offence ☊
an offence against society/humanity/the state ☊ offence ☊
The Redskins' offense is stronger than their defense. ☊ offense ☊
I don't think they need help, but I think I should offer anyway. ☊ offer ☊
offer to do sth: The kids offered to do the dishes. ☊ offer ☊
The party has been out of office (= has not formed a government) for many years. ☊ office ☊
a commissioned/non-commissioned officer ☊ officer ☊
The matter was passed on to me, as your commanding officer. ☊ officer ☊
officers of state (= ministers in the government) ☊ officer ☊
An official inquiry has been launched into the cause of the accident. ☊ official ☊
The country's official language is Spanish. ☊ official ☊
The library will be officially opened by the local MP. ☊ officially ☊
We haven't yet been told officially about the closure. ☊ officially ☊
The college is not an officially recognized English language school. ☊ officially ☊
I'm not officially supposed to be here. ☊ officially ☊
His success depended, as so often happens, on things entirely outside his control. ☊ often ☊
'Shall we go for a walk?' 'OK.' ☊ OK ☊
Okay, let's go. ☊ OK ☊
The meeting's at 2, OK? ☊ OK ☊
to get/grow old ☊ old ☊
She was a woman grown old before her time (= who looked older than she was). ☊ old ☊
At thirty years old, he was already earning £40 000 a year. ☊ old ☊
to live on a pension/a student grant ☊ on ☊
to be on a low wage ☊ on ☊
a ban on smoking ☊ on ☊
to be on business/holiday/vacation ☊ on ☊
The book is currently on loan. ☊ on ☊
Make sure the lid is on. ☊ on ☊
The lights were all on. ☊ on ☊
There was a war on at the time. ☊ on ☊
The game is still on (= it has not been cancelled). ☊ on ☊
The water is fine once you're in! ☊ once ☊
I saw her one afternoon last week. ☊ one ☊
Our car's always breaking down. But we're getting a new one soon. ☊ one ☊
I think we've learned a lot about one another in this session. ☊ one another ☊
Children are admitted only if accompanied by an adult. ☊ only ☊
We can only guess what happened. ☊ only ☊
She stepped down from the train onto the platform. ☊ onto ☊
an open quarrel ☊ open ☊
Kasparov had left his bishop open (= not protected, in a game of chess ). ☊ open ☊
The competition is open to young people under the age of 18. ☊ open ☊
open country (= without forests, buildings, etc.) ☊ open ☊
driving along the open road (= part of a road in the country, where you can drive fast) ☊ open ☊
The pass is kept open all the year. ☊ open ☊
The bridge was opened by the Queen. ☊ open ☊
The police have opened an investigation into the death. ☊ open ☊
When did the country open its borders? ☊ open ☊
The road will be opened again in a few hours after police have cleared it. ☊ open ☊
The door opened and Alan walked in. ☊ open ☊
operate sth: The airline operates flights to 25 countries. ☊ operate ☊
Most domestic freezers operate at below −18 °C. ☊ operate ☊
The whole operation is performed in less than three seconds. ☊ operation ☊
a huge multinational operation ☊ operation ☊
the firm's banking operations overseas ☊ operation ☊
opinion (about/of/on sb/sth): We were invited to give our opinions about how the work should be done. ☊ opinion ☊
If you want my opinion, I think you'd be crazy not to accept. ☊ opinion ☊
Opinion is divided (= people disagree) on the issue. ☊ opinion ☊
I'd like a second opinion (= advice from another person) before I make a decision. ☊ opinion ☊
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 ☊
They are totally opposed to abortion. ☊ opposed ☊
200 attended, as opposed to 300 the previous year. ☊ as opposed to ☊
Answers are given on the opposite page. ☊ opposite ☊
It's not easy having a relationship when you live at opposite ends of the country. ☊ opposite ☊
She tried calming him down but it seemed to be having the opposite effect. ☊ opposite ☊
Liverpool couldn't match the opposition in the final and lost 2-0. ☊ opposition ☊
Protest marches were held in opposition to the proposed law. ☊ in opposition to sb/sth ☊
freshly squeezed orange juice ☊ orange ☊
The machine parts are still on order (= they have been ordered but have not yet been received) ☊ order ☊
These items can be made to order (= produced especially for a particular customer) ☊ order ☊
order (for sb/sth to do sth): He gave orders for the work to be started. ☊ order ☊
I'm under orders not to let anyone in. ☊ order ☊
Dogs can be trained to obey orders. ☊ order ☊
Interest rates can be controlled by order of the central bank. ☊ order ☊
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 ☊
The names are listed in alphabetical order. ☊ order ☊
arranged in order of priority/importance/size ☊ order ☊
The results, ranked in descending/ascending order, are as follows: ☊ order ☊
All the procedures must be done in the correct order. ☊ order ☊
It was time she put her life in order. ☊ order ☊
The house had been kept in good order. ☊ order ☊
Get your ideas into some sort of order before beginning to write. ☊ order ☊
I checked the files and some of the papers were out of order. ☊ out of order ☊
All those concerned must work together in order that agreement can be reached on this issue. ☊ in order that ☊
In order to get a complete picture, further information is needed. ☊ in order to do sth ☊
order sth (from sb): These boots can be ordered direct from the manufacturer. ☊ order ☊
order sb to do sth: The company was ordered to pay compensation to its former employees. ☊ order ☊
order sb + adv./prep.: They were ordered out of the class for fighting. ☊ order ☊
This was no ordinary meeting. ☊ ordinary ☊
He's the president of a large international organization. ☊ organization ☊
to organize a meeting/party/trip ☊ organize ☊
a carefully organized campaign ☊ organized ☊
the origins of life on earth ☊ origin ☊
a person's country of origin (= where they were born) ☊ origin ☊
At the end of the lease, the land will be returned to the original owner. ☊ original ☊
Only original documents (= not photocopies) will be accepted as proof of status. ☊ original ☊
My parents lent me the money. Otherwise, I couldn't have afforded the trip. ☊ otherwise ☊
Such things ought not to be allowed. ☊ ought to ☊
Children ought to be able to read by the age of 7. ☊ ought to ☊
Nurses ought to earn more. ☊ ought to ☊
You ought to have come to the meeting. It was interesting. ☊ ought to ☊
Oughtn't the water to have boiled by now? ☊ ought to ☊
Out you go! (= used to order sb to leave a room) ☊ out ☊
He lives right out in the country. ☊ out ☊
We'll get the truth out of her. ☊ out ☊
You're out of luck—she left ten minutes ago. ☊ out ☊
I watched the car until it was out of sight. ☊ out ☊
It was an awful job and I'm glad to be out of it. ☊ out ☊
They'll be out (= of prison) on bail in no time. ☊ out ☊
You scored six out of ten. ☊ out ☊
The book you wanted is out on loan. ☊ out ☊
The estimate was out by more than $100. ☊ out ☊
The seeds may be sown outdoors in the spring. ☊ outdoors ☊
They saw the huge building outlined against the sky. ☊ outline ☊
You have to pay to make outside calls. ☊ outside ☊
I can't get an outside line. ☊ outside ☊
The house is painted green outside. ☊ outside ☊
She turned over onto her front. ☊ over ☊
The lake was frozen over. ☊ over ☊
You get an A grade for scores of 75 and over. ☊ over ☊
He repeated it several times over until he could remember it. ☊ over ☊
By the time we arrived the meeting was over. ☊ over ☊
Please change the wheels over (= for example, put the front wheels at the back). ☊ over ☊
Snow is falling all over the country. ☊ over ☊
over 3 million copies sold ☊ over ☊
He ruled over a great empire. ☊ over ☊
She has editorial control over what is included. ☊ over ☊
We're over the worst of the recession. ☊ over ☊
an argument over money ☊ over ☊
When she finished painting, she stepped back to admire the overall effect. ☊ overall ☊
He overcame a strong temptation to run away. ☊ overcome ☊
The dead woman had been overcome by smoke. ☊ overcome ☊
The country owes billions of dollars to foreign creditors. ☊ owe ☊
Most of the apartments are privately owned. ☊ own ☊
The painting has been returned to its rightful owner. ☊ owner ☊
Would the owner of the black Mercedes parked in front of the gates please report to reception. ☊ owner ☊
I prefer the relaxed pace of life in the country. ☊ pace ☊
She took two paces forward. ☊ pace ☊
Competitors must stand at a distance of 20 paces from each other. ☊ pace ☊
The paintings were carefully packed in newspaper. ☊ pack ☊
pack sth: I haven't packed my suitcase yet. ☊ pack ☊
He packed a bag with a few things and was off. ☊ pack ☊
The pottery was packed in boxes and shipped to the US. ☊ pack ☊
a pack of cigarettes/gum ☊ pack ☊
package sth up: The orders were already packaged up, ready to be sent. ☊ package ☊
a packet of biscuits/cigarettes/crisps ☊ packet ☊
You get more aches and pains as you get older. ☊ pain ☊
a life full of pain and suffering ☊ pain ☊
Their efforts were painful to watch. ☊ painful ☊
The woodwork has recently been given a fresh coat of paint. ☊ paint ☊
paint sth + adj./noun: The walls were painted yellow. ☊ paint ☊
paint sth on sth: Slogans had been painted on the walls. ☊ paint ☊
Get pairs of students to act out the dialogue in front of the class. ☊ pair ☊
a pan of boiling water ☊ pan ☊
One of the glass panels in the front door was cracked. ☊ panel ☊
a panel discussion ☊ panel ☊
His desk was covered with books and papers. ☊ paper ☊
a local/national paper ☊ paper ☊
The papers (= newspapers in general) soon got hold of the story. ☊ paper ☊
paper losses/profits (= that are shown in accounts but which may not exist in reality) ☊ paper ☊
A red van was parked in front of the house. ☊ park ☊
The German parliament is called the 'Bundestag'. ☊ parliament ☊
The issue was debated in Parliament. ☊ parliament ☊
an Act of Parliament ☊ parliament ☊
to win a seat in Parliament ☊ parliament ☊
to be elected to Parliament ☊ parliament ☊
Have you learned your part yet? ☊ part ☊
an encyclopedia published in 25 weekly parts ☊ part ☊
The final part will be shown next Sunday evening. ☊ part ☊
the northern part of the country ☊ part ☊
The early part of her life was spent in Paris. ☊ part ☊
The procedure can be divided into two parts. ☊ part ☊
Voters are given only part of the story (= only some of the information). ☊ part ☊
How many countries took part in the last Olympic Games? ☊ take part (in sth) ☊
to be in/to go into partnership ☊ partnership ☊
She belongs to the Labour Party. ☊ party ☊
The bill was passed by 360 votes to 280. ☊ pass ☊
pass sth: She hasn't passed her driving test yet. ☊ pass ☊
The procession passed slowly along the street. ☊ pass ☊
The procession passed right by my front door. ☊ pass by (sb/sth) ☊
Much of the discount is pocketed by retailers instead of being passed on to customers. ☊ pass sth on (to sb) ☊
I was forced to ask passing strangers for money. ☊ passing ☊
They say she has a 'past' (= bad things in her past life that she wishes to keep secret). ☊ past ☊
There's a bus at twenty minutes past the hour (= at 1.20, 2.20, etc.). ☊ past ☊
We arrived at two o'clock and left at ten past (= ten minutes past two). ☊ past ☊
The avalanche forced its way down the mountain, crushing everything in its path. ☊ path ☊
Anita paused for a moment, then said: 'All right'. ☊ pause ☊
There was a long pause before she answered. ☊ pause ☊
David waited for a pause in the conversation so he could ask his question. ☊ pause ☊
I'm paid $100 a day. ☊ pay ☊
pay sth: to pay a bill/debt/fine/ransom, etc. ☊ pay ☊
pay sth to sb: Membership fees should be paid to the secretary. ☊ pay ☊
pay (with sth): Many people paid with their lives (= they died). ☊ pay ☊
I'll pay a call on (= visit) my friends. ☊ pay ☊
pay sb sth: I'll pay you a call when I'm in town. ☊ pay ☊
I'll pay him back for making me look like a fool in front of everyone. ☊ pay sb back (for sth) ☊
Is this all the payment I get for my efforts? ☊ payment ☊
A UN force has been sent to keep the peace (= to prevent people from fighting). ☊ peace ☊
After years of war, the people long for a lasting peace. ☊ peace ☊
The countries have been at peace for more than a century. ☊ peace ☊
He just wants to be left in peace (= not to be disturbed). ☊ peace ☊
They were charged with disturbing the peace (= behaving in a noisy and violent way). ☊ peace ☊
a peaceful protest/demonstration/solution ☊ peaceful ☊
It's so peaceful out here in the country. ☊ peaceful ☊
He had a peaceful life. ☊ peaceful ☊
the peaks and troughs of married life ☊ peak ☊
We've pencilled in a meeting for Tuesday afternoon. ☊ pencil sth/sb in ☊
Shall I pencil you in for Friday? (= for a meeting) ☊ pencil sth/sb in ☊
He was pencilled in to play the detective. ☊ pencil sth/sb in ☊
That car of yours should have been pensioned off years ago. ☊ pension sb off ☊
the life of the common people ☊ people ☊
a meeting with business people and bankers ☊ people ☊
The work was carried out as per instructions. ☊ as per sth ☊
Well I'm sorry—but nobody's perfect (= used when sb has criticized you). ☊ perfect ☊
the perfect crime (= one in which the criminal is never discovered) ☊ perfect ☊
'Will 2.30 be OK for you?' 'Perfect, thanks.' ☊ perfect ☊
This operation has never been performed in this country. ☊ perform ☊
The play was first performed in 2007. ☊ perform ☊
I'm looking forward to seeing you perform. ☊ perform ☊
If Rooney performs (= performs well) then I believe England can win. ☊ perform ☊
the country's economic performance ☊ performance ☊
Perhaps you'd like to have a wash before the others arrive. ☊ perhaps ☊
This door is kept permanently locked. ☊ permanently ☊
No official permission has been given for the event to take place. ☊ permission ☊
She took the car without permission. ☊ permission ☊
poems reprinted by kind permission of the author ☊ permission ☊
permit sth: Radios are not permitted in the library. ☊ permit ☊
permit sb/yourself sth: We were not permitted any contact with each other. ☊ permit ☊
permit sb/yourself to do sth: Visitors are not permitted to take photographs. ☊ permit ☊
This vehicle is licensed to carry 4 persons. (= in a notice) ☊ person ☊
The verdict was murder by a person or persons unknown. ☊ person ☊
The letter was marked 'Personal'. ☊ personal ☊
I try not to let work interfere with my personal life. ☊ personal ☊
Please keep personal phone calls to a minimum. ☊ personal ☊
The novel is written from personal experience. ☊ personal ☊
All letters will be answered personally. ☊ personally ☊
persuade sb into sth/into doing sth: I allowed myself to be persuaded into entering the competition. ☊ persuade ☊
She had persuaded herself that life was not worth living. ☊ persuade ☊
a pet shop (= where animals are sold as pets) ☊ pet ☊
The wedding marked the beginning of a new phase in Emma's life. ☊ phase ☊
His phone must be switched off. ☊ phone ☊
Listeners are invited to phone in with their comments. ☊ phone in ☊
I need you to phone the story in before five. ☊ phone sth in ☊
a photocopied letter ☊ photocopy ☊
Can you get these photocopied for me by 5 o'clock? ☊ photocopy ☊
a beautifully photographed book (= with good photographs in it) ☊ photograph ☊
photograph sb/sth + adj.: She refused to be photographed nude. ☊ photograph ☊
photograph sb/sth doing sth: They were photographed playing with their children. ☊ photograph ☊
It is a physical impossibility to be in two places at once. ☊ physical ☊
Is there any physical evidence to suggest that a crime has been committed? ☊ physical ☊
I felt physically sick before the exam. ☊ physically ☊
They were physically prevented from entering the building. ☊ physically ☊
pick sb/sth to do sth: He has been picked to play in this week's game. ☊ pick ☊
flowers freshly picked from the garden ☊ pick ☊
Here's a tip I picked up from my mother. ☊ pick sth up ☊
She picked up Spanish when she was living in Mexico. ☊ pick sth up ☊
The survivors were rescued after their sounds were picked up by a television crew's microphone. ☊ pick sb/sth up ☊
From newspaper reports a picture emerges of a country barely under control. ☊ picture ☊
We had our picture taken in front of the hotel. ☊ picture ☊
The vase lay in pieces on the floor. ☊ piece ☊
The bridge was taken down piece by piece. ☊ piece ☊
She looked in horror at the mounting pile of letters on her desk. ☊ pile ☊
The clothes were piled high on the chair. ☊ pile ☊
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 ☊
A message had been pinned to the noticeboard. ☊ pin ☊
The bedroom was decorated in pale pinks. ☊ pink ☊
hot and cold water pipes ☊ pipe ☊
Copper pipe is sold in lengths. ☊ pipe ☊
pipe tobacco ☊ pipe ☊
What a pity that she didn't tell me earlier. ☊ pity ☊
I'm fed up with living with my parents, so I'm looking for a place of my own. ☊ place ☊
She's been offered a place at Bath to study Business. ☊ place ☊
The paint was peeling off the wall in places. ☊ place ☊
He can usually be contacted at his place of work. ☊ place ☊
Her remarks were out of place. ☊ out of place ☊
All the arrangements are now in place for their visit. ☊ in place ☊
How long has the import ban been in place? ☊ in place ☊
to place a bet/an order ☊ place ☊
A bomb had been placed under the seat. ☊ place ☊
The parking areas in the town are few, but strategically placed. ☊ place ☊
Plans for our extension have been submitted for approval. ☊ plan ☊
a well-planned campaign ☊ plan ☊
plan sth for sth: A meeting has been planned for early next year. ☊ plan ☊
the battle to save the planet ☊ planet ☊
All plants need light and water. ☊ plant ☊
plant sth with sth: The field had been ploughed and planted with corn. ☊ plant ☊
The pipes should be made of plastic. ☊ plastic ☊
The tanks were mainly constructed of steel plates. ☊ plate ☊
Representatives of both parties shared a platform (= they spoke at the same meeting). ☊ platform ☊
The part of Elizabeth was played by Cate Blanchett. ☊ play ☊
My favourite song was playing on the radio. ☊ play ☊
play at doing sth: They were playing at being cowboys. ☊ play ☊
pleasant to sb: Please try to be pleasant to our guests. ☊ pleasant ☊
There's just no pleasing some people (= some people are impossible to please). ☊ please ☊
I was pleased to hear you've been promoted. ☊ pleased ☊
Pleased to meet you (= said when you are introduced to sb). ☊ pleased ☊
pleasing to sb/sth: The new building was pleasing to the eye. ☊ pleasing ☊
We request the pleasure of your company at the marriage of our daughter Lisa. ☊ pleasure ☊
the pleasure and pains of everyday life ☊ pleasure ☊
It's a pleasure to meet you. ☊ pleasure ☊
Chocolate is one of life's little pleasures. ☊ pleasure ☊
The book is well organized in terms of plot. ☊ plot ☊
plot (with sb) (against sb): They were accused of plotting against the state. ☊ plot ☊
She pulled out the plug and let the water drain away. ☊ plug ☊
The appointment is at 3 p.m. ☊ p.m. ☊
Information about safety procedures is in the pocket in front of you (= on a plane). ☊ pocket ☊
Australia finished 20 points ahead. ☊ point ☊
They won on points (= by scoring more points rather than by completely defeating their opponents). ☊ point ☊
Many people suffer from mental illness at some point in their lives. ☊ point ☊
We had reached the point when there was no money left. ☊ point ☊
The point of the lesson is to compare the two countries. ☊ point ☊
I wish he would get to the point (= say it quickly). ☊ point ☊
'He's been married before.' 'That's beside the point ' (= not important). ☊ point ☊
The signpost pointed straight ahead. ☊ point ☊
A hundred camera lenses were being pointed at her. ☊ point ☊
the pointed arches used in medieval buildings ☊ pointed ☊
The border will be policed by UN officials. ☊ police ☊
The profession is policed by its own regulatory body. ☊ police ☊
Check the terms of the policy before you sign. ☊ policy ☊
The gemstones are cut and polished by master craftsmen. ☊ polish ☊
I don't know how to make polite conversation. ☊ polite ☊
The performance was greeted with polite applause. ☊ polite ☊
a monarch without political power ☊ political ☊
He was a political prisoner (= one who was put in prison because he was thought to be harmful to the state). ☊ political ☊
a political debate/party/leader ☊ political ☊
He's thinking of going into politics (= trying to become a Member of Parliament, Congress, etc.) ☊ politics ☊
air/water pollution ☊ pollution ☊
freshwater pools ☊ pool ☊
a country poor in natural resources ☊ poor ☊
the party's poor performance in the election ☊ poor ☊
It's among the poorer countries of the world. ☊ poor ☊
'Our dog got into the neighbour's garden again!' 'You'll be popular.' ☊ popular ☊
Contrary to popular belief, women cause fewer road accidents than men. ☊ popular ☊
Popular opinion was divided on the issue. ☊ popular ☊
By popular demand, the tour has been extended by two weeks. ☊ popular ☊
The entire population of the town was at the meeting. ☊ population ☊
countries with ageing populations ☊ population ☊
the adult/working/rural, etc. population of the country ☊ population ☊
port of entry (= a place where people or goods can enter a country) ☊ port ☊
They posed briefly for photographs before driving off. ☊ pose ☊
The gang entered the building posing as workmen. ☊ pose ☊
We must take positive steps to deal with the problem. ☊ positive ☊
to make a positive contribution to a discussion ☊ positive ☊
Overseas investment has had a positive effect on exports. ☊ positive ☊
positive (about sth): She tried to be more positive about her new job. ☊ positive ☊
He was charged with possessing a shotgun without a licence. ☊ possess ☊
Belgium was the first European country to possess a fully fledged rail network. ☊ possess ☊
I'm afraid he doesn't possess a sense of humour. ☊ possess ☊
The possession of a passport is essential for foreign travel. ☊ possession ☊
On her father's death, she came into possession of (= received) a vast fortune. ☊ possession ☊
You cannot legally take possession of the property (= start using it after buying it) until three weeks after the contract is signed. ☊ possession ☊
Career possibilities for women are much greater than they were fifty years ago. ☊ possibility ☊
Would it be possible for me to leave a message for her? ☊ possible ☊
The doctors did all that was humanly possible to save him. ☊ possible ☊
Expansion was made possible by the investment of government money. ☊ possible ☊
the possible side effects of the drug ☊ possible ☊
We will get your order to you as soon as possible. ☊ as quickly, much, soon, etc. as possible ☊
It was possibly their worst performance ever. ☊ possibly ☊
She found it difficult to get on with her, possibly because of the difference in their ages. ☊ possibly ☊
'I'm sure he didn't mean to be rude.' 'Quite possibly (= you may be right), but the damage has been done.' ☊ possibly ☊
Could you possibly open that window? ☊ possibly ☊
We don't want these rumours to spread if we can possibly avoid it. ☊ possibly ☊
The guards were ordered not to leave their posts. ☊ post ☊
She was offered a key post in the new government. ☊ post ☊
Payment should be sent by return of post (= immediately). ☊ post ☊
Do you get a second post here? ☊ post ☊
Could you post this letter for me? ☊ post ☊
roast/boiled/baked/fried potatoes ☊ potato ☊
All children should be encouraged to realize their full potential. ☊ potential ☊
He has the potential to become a world-class musician. ☊ potential ☊
What would you do if you won a million pounds? ☊ pound ☊
Total losses were estimated at over three million pounds. ☊ pound ☊
She poured boiling water down the sink. ☊ pour ☊
Tears poured down his cheeks. ☊ pour ☊
Thick black smoke was pouring out of the roof. ☊ pour ☊
It's pouring with rain. ☊ pour ☊
The mustard is sold in powder form. ☊ powder ☊
Their efforts to exercise collective bargaining power against multinational companies have failed. ☊ power ☊
The powers of the police must be clearly defined. ☊ power ☊
The drug may affect your powers of concentration. ☊ power ☊
power (over sb/sth): The aim is to give people more power over their own lives. ☊ power ☊
The party came to power at the last election. ☊ power ☊
a power struggle between rival factions within the party ☊ power ☊
Only the intervention of powerful friends obtained her release. ☊ powerful ☊
a powerful image/drug/speech ☊ powerful ☊
It wouldn't be practical for us to go all that way just for the weekend. ☊ practical ☊
to have gained practical experience of the work ☊ practical ☊
My essay is practically finished now. ☊ practically ☊
Prisoners have legal rights, but in practice these rights are not always respected. ☊ in practice ☊
They practiced the dance until it was perfect. ☊ practice ☊
practise doing sth: Practise reversing the car into the garage. ☊ practise ☊
His latest movie has won high praise from the critics. ☊ praise ☊
They were praised by police for reporting the theft. ☊ praise ☊
Allah be praised. ☊ praise ☊
Their prayers were answered and the child was found safe and well. ☊ prayer ☊
It was a prayer she had learnt as a child. ☊ prayer ☊
We were just talking about her when, at that precise moment, she walked in. ☊ precise ☊
Doctors found it hard to establish the precise nature of her illness. ☊ precise ☊
The meeting starts at 2 o'clock precisely. ☊ precisely ☊
Nobody could predict the outcome. ☊ predict ☊
predict what, whether, etc...: It is impossible to predict what will happen. ☊ predict ☊
sb/sth is predicted to do sth: The trial is predicted to last for months. ☊ predict ☊
A local firm is to be preferred. ☊ prefer ☊
She was chosen in preference to her sister. ☊ in preference to sb/sth ☊
a heavily pregnant woman (= one whose baby is nearly ready to be born) ☊ pregnant ☊
to get/become pregnant ☊ pregnant ☊
No alcohol may be consumed on the premises. ☊ premises ☊
Police were called to escort her off the premises. ☊ premises ☊
These premises are regularly checked by security guards. ☊ premises ☊
No athlete would dream of entering a big race without adequate preparation. ☊ preparation ☊
preparation (for sth): The country is making preparations for war. ☊ preparation ☊
prepare sth/sb for sb/sth: A hotel room is being prepared for them. ☊ prepare ☊
prepare yourself (for sth): The police are preparing themselves for trouble at the demonstration. ☊ prepare ☊
Her condition is not improving as we hoped. You must prepare yourselves for the worst. ☊ prepare ☊
Her presence during the crisis had a calming effect. ☊ presence ☊
Your presence is requested at the meeting. ☊ presence ☊
There were 200 people present at the meeting. ☊ present ☊
present sth (to sb): The committee will present its final report to Parliament in June. ☊ present ☊
present sth (for sth): Eight options were presented for consideration. ☊ present ☊
present sth: The local MP will start the race and present the prizes. ☊ present ☊
present sth to sb: The sword was presented by the family to the museum. ☊ present ☊
The trial was adjourned following the presentation of new evidence to the court. ☊ presentation ☊
Members will be admitted on presentation of a membership card. ☊ presentation ☊
Improving the product's presentation (= the way it is wrapped, advertised, etc.) should increase sales. ☊ presentation ☊
She managed to preserve her sense of humour under very trying circumstances. ☊ preserve ☊
preserve sth/sb: a perfectly preserved 14th century house ☊ preserve ☊
Is he really 60? He's remarkably well preserved. ☊ preserve ☊
preserve sth + adj.: This vase has been preserved intact. ☊ preserve ☊
olives preserved in brine ☊ preserve ☊
The society was set up to preserve endangered species from extinction. ☊ preserve ☊
the President of the United States ☊ president ☊
President Obama is due to visit the country next month. ☊ president ☊
to be made president of the students' union ☊ president ☊
the local/national/foreign press ☊ 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 event is bound to attract wide press coverage (= it will be written about in many newspapers). ☊ press ☊
The Press was/were not allowed to attend the trial. ☊ press ☊
press against sth: His body was pressing against hers. ☊ press ☊
How can anyone enjoy the pressures of city life? ☊ pressure ☊
The government eventually bowed to popular pressure (= they agreed to do what people were trying to get them to do). ☊ pressure ☊
A band of high/low pressure is moving across the country. ☊ pressure ☊
air/water pressure ☊ pressure ☊
Draught beer is pumped out of the barrel under pressure. ☊ under pressure ☊
You'll be taking the car, presumably? ☊ presumably ☊
prevent sth/sb: The accident could have been prevented. ☊ prevent ☊
The government took steps to prevent a scandal. ☊ prevent ☊
No previous experience is necessary for this job. ☊ previous ☊
The car has only had one previous owner. ☊ previous ☊
She is his daughter from a previous marriage. ☊ previous ☊
I was unable to attend because of a previous engagement. ☊ previous ☊
The judge will take into consideration any previous convictions. ☊ previous ☊
We dealt with this in a previous chapter. ☊ previous ☊
We had met on two previous occasions. ☊ previous ☊
I couldn't believe it when I heard the news. I'd only seen him the previous day. ☊ previous ☊
The building had previously been used as a hotel. ☊ previously ☊
The book contains a number of photographs not previously published. ☊ previously ☊
I had visited them three days previously. ☊ previously ☊
The price of cigarettes is set to rise again. ☊ price ☊
He managed to get a good price for the car. ☊ price ☊
Being recognized wherever you go is the price you pay for being famous. ☊ price ☊
Male pride forced him to suffer in silence. ☊ pride ☊
I looked with pride at what I had achieved. ☊ pride ☊
Success in sport is a source of national pride. ☊ pride ☊
a course designed primarily for specialists ☊ primarily ☊
In principle there is nothing that a human can do that a machine might not be able to do one day. ☊ in principle ☊
I'm having the pictures developed and printed. ☊ print ☊
The photo was printed in all the national newspapers. ☊ print ☊
They printed 30 000 copies of the book. ☊ print ☊
Do you want your address printed at the top of the letter? ☊ print ☊
Each card is printed with a different message. ☊ print ☊
Although not essential, some prior knowledge of statistics is desirable. ☊ prior ☊
This information must not be disclosed without prior written consent. ☊ prior ☊
Visits are by prior arrangement. ☊ prior ☊
Please give us prior notice if you need an evening meal. ☊ prior ☊
She will be unable to attend because of a prior engagement. ☊ prior ☊
They have a prior claim to the property. ☊ prior ☊
during the week prior to the meeting ☊ prior ☊
You need to get your priorities right (= decide what is important to you). ☊ priority ☊
You need to get your priorities straight. ☊ priority ☊
Club members will be given priority. ☊ priority ☊
The search for a new vaccine will take priority over all other medical research. ☊ priority ☊
Priority cases, such as homeless families, get dealt with first. ☊ priority ☊
to be released from prison ☊ prison ☊
the prison population (= the total number of prisoners in a country) ☊ prison ☊
Ten prison officers and three inmates needed hospital treatment following the riot. ☊ prison ☊
They are holding her prisoner and demanding a large ransom. ☊ prisoner ☊
a politician's private life ☊ private ☊
a programme to return many of the state companies to private ownership ☊ private ☊
a private conversation ☊ private ☊
Senior defence officials held private talks. ☊ private ☊
Their children were educated privately. ☊ privately ☊
She was awarded the Nobel Peace prize. ☊ prize ☊
He won first prize in the woodwind section. ☊ prize ☊
All four players are probables for the national team. ☊ probable ☊
It was the best known and probably the most popular of her songs. ☊ probably ☊
The two cases are most probably connected. ☊ probably ☊
Stop worrying about their marriage—it isn't your problem. ☊ problem ☊
to follow normal/standard/accepted procedure ☊ procedure ☊
Coming off the drug was a long and painful (= difficult) process for him. ☊ process ☊
Most of the food we buy is processed in some way. ☊ process ☊
a sewage processing plant ☊ process ☊
I sent three rolls of film away to be processed. ☊ process ☊
A phone call to the manager produced the result she wanted. ☊ produce ☊
The drug produces a feeling of excitement. ☊ produce ☊
The region produces over 50% of the country's wheat. ☊ produce ☊
Our cat produced kittens last week. ☊ produce ☊
dairy/meat/pharmaceutical, etc. products ☊ product ☊
The new model will be in production by the end of the year. ☊ production ☊
drugs to stimulate the body's production of hormones ☊ production ☊
You must not let your personal reactions interfere with your professional judgement. ☊ professional ☊
to be appointed Professor of French at Cambridge ☊ professor ☊
He was made (a) professor at the age of 40. ☊ professor ☊
program sth (to do sth): The computer is programmed to warn users before information is deleted. ☊ program ☊
Human beings are genetically programmed to learn certain kinds of language. ☊ programme ☊
The final section of road is programmed for completion next month. ☊ programme ☊
to make progress ☊ progress ☊
We have made great progress in controlling inflation. ☊ progress ☊
Work on the new offices is now in progress. ☊ in progress ☊
The final term will be devoted to project work. ☊ project ☊
Images are projected onto the retina of the eye. ☊ project ☊
project sth to do sth: The unemployment rate has been projected to fall. ☊ project ☊
it is projected that...: It is projected that the unemployment rate will fall. ☊ project ☊
The next edition of the book is projected for publication in March. ☊ project ☊
promote sth as sth: The area is being promoted as a tourist destination. ☊ promote ☊
promote sb: She worked hard and was soon promoted. ☊ promote ☊
promote sb (from sth) (to sth): He has been promoted to sergeant. ☊ promote ☊
Prompt action was required as the fire spread. ☊ prompt ☊
Prompt payment of the invoice would be appreciated. ☊ prompt ☊
Please be prompt when attending these meetings. ☊ prompt ☊
The 'b' in lamb is not pronounced. ☊ pronounce ☊
proof that...: There is no proof that the knife belonged to her. ☊ proof ☊
We should have had a proper discussion before voting. ☊ proper ☊
When are you going to get a proper job? ☊ proper ☊
Make sure the letter is properly addressed. ☊ properly ☊
Water covers a large proportion of the earth's surface. ☊ proportion ☊
The proportion of regular smokers increases with age. ☊ proportion ☊
proposal that...: His proposal that the system should be changed was rejected. ☊ proposal ☊
it is proposed that...: It was proposed that the president be elected for a period of two years. ☊ propose ☊
it is proposed to do sth: It was proposed to pay the money from public funds. ☊ propose ☊
prospect (that...): There's a reasonable prospect that his debts will be paid. ☊ prospect ☊
prospect for sth: Long-term prospects for the economy have improved. ☊ prospect ☊
protect sb/sth/yourself (against/from sth): Troops have been sent to protect aid workers against attack. ☊ protect ☊
The plant is protected under the Wildlife and Countryside Act. ☊ protect ☊
He asked to be put under police protection. ☊ protection ☊
Don't be too proud to ask for help. ☊ proud ☊
This is the proudest moment of my life. ☊ proud ☊
It was a proud day in the nation's history ☊ proud ☊
The car had been his proudest possession. ☊ proud ☊
It was proving extremely difficult to establish the truth. ☊ prove ☊
His lack of experience may prove a problem in a crisis. ☊ prove ☊
prove to be sth: The promotion proved to be a turning point in his career. ☊ prove ☊
In this country, you are innocent until proved guilty. ☊ prove ☊
it is proved that...: Can it be proved that he did commit these offences? ☊ prove ☊
The report was not expected to provide any answers. ☊ provide ☊
Please answer questions in the space provided. ☊ provide ☊
Details of the government report have not yet been made public. ☊ public ☊
She entered public life (= started a job in which she became known to the public) at the age of 25. ☊ public ☊
The painting will be put on public display next week. ☊ public ☊
The rail industry is no longer in public ownership (= controlled by the government). ☊ public ☊
The campaign is designed to increase public awareness of the issues. ☊ public ☊
The government had to bow to public pressure. ☊ public ☊
a publicly owned company ☊ publicly ☊
She doesn't like to be seen in public without her make-up on. ☊ in public ☊
There has been a lot of advance publicity for her new film. ☊ publicity ☊
The first edition was published in 2007. ☊ publish ☊
Most of our titles are also published on CD-ROM. ☊ publish ☊
Pictures of the suspect were published in all the daily papers. ☊ publish ☊
The report will be published on the Internet. ☊ publish ☊
pull at/on sth: I pulled on the rope to see if it was secure. ☊ pull ☊
In this area oxen are used to pull carts. ☊ pull ☊
A car suddenly pulled out in front of me. ☊ pull out ☊
The tides depend on the pull of the moon. ☊ pull ☊
Please ensure that you purchase your ticket in advance. ☊ purchase ☊
Victory was purchased (= achieved) at too great a price. ☊ purchase ☊
a bottle of pure water ☊ pure ☊
One movie is classified as pure art, the other as entertainment. ☊ pure ☊
The charity is run on a purely voluntary basis. ☊ purely ☊
The drapes are purely decorative. ☊ purely ☊
A meeting was called for the purpose of appointing a new treasurer. ☊ purpose ☊
The building is used for religious purposes. ☊ purpose ☊
These gifts count as income for tax purposes. ☊ purpose ☊
For the purposes of this study, the three groups have been combined. ☊ purpose ☊
Volunteer work gives her life (a sense of) purpose. ☊ purpose ☊
push sb (into sth/into doing sth): My teacher pushed me into entering the competition. ☊ push ☊
This development could push the country into recession. ☊ push ☊
People were pushing and shoving to get to the front. ☊ push ☊
At the push of a button (= very easily) he could get a whole list of names. ☊ push ☊
They put pressure on her to resign. ☊ put ☊
I was put in charge of the office. ☊ put ☊
to put out a candle/cigarette/light ☊ put sth out ☊
Don't be put off by how it looks—it tastes delicious. ☊ put sb off ☊
Put that knife down before you hurt somebody! ☊ put sth down ☊
She put the phone down on me (= ended the call before I had finished speaking). ☊ put sth down ☊
The meeting has been put back to next week. ☊ put sth back ☊
put doing sth: The accident put her off driving for life. ☊ put sb off sth/sb ☊
I'm not going to put up with their smoking any longer. ☊ put up with sb/sth ☊
to acquire/gain/get/obtain/have/hold qualifications ☊ qualification ☊
Previous teaching experience is a necessary qualification for this job. ☊ qualification ☊
to be highly/suitably/fully qualified ☊ qualified ☊
To qualify, you must have lived in this country for at least three years. ☊ qualify ☊
a decline in water quality ☊ quality ☊
Their quality of life improved dramatically when they moved to France. ☊ quality ☊
It's hard to find people with the right qualities for the job. ☊ quality ☊
The data is limited in terms of both quality and quantity. ☊ quantity ☊
The police found a quantity of drugs at his home. ☊ quantity ☊
to be crowned queen ☊ queen ☊
The key question of what caused the leak remains unanswered. ☊ question ☊
In an interview try to ask open questions that don't just need 'Yes' or 'No' as an answer. ☊ question ☊
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 merely a question of time before the business collapses. ☊ just/merely/only a question of (sth/doing sth) ☊
Another trip abroad this year is out of the question. ☊ out of the question ☊
The students were questioned on the books they had been studying. ☊ question ☊
Over half of those questioned said they rarely took any exercise. ☊ question ☊
She walked quickly away. ☊ quickly ☊
They lead a quiet life. ☊ quiet ☊
If I don't get more money I'll quit. ☊ quit ☊
quit sth: He quit the show last year because of bad health. ☊ quit ☊
quit doing sth: I've quit smoking. ☊ quit ☊
We only just started. We're not going to quit now. ☊ quit ☊
It wasn't quite as simple as I thought it would be. ☊ quite ☊
The figures quoted in this article refer only to Britain. ☊ quote ☊
quote (sb) (as doing sth): The President was quoted in the press as saying that he disagreed with the decision. ☊ quote ☊
She said, and I quote, 'Life is meaningless without love.' ☊ quote ☊
+ speech: 'The man who is tired of London is tired of life,' he quoted. ☊ quote ☊
This custom is found in people of all races throughout the world. ☊ race ☊
a race between the two best runners of the club ☊ race ☊
Who won the race? ☊ race ☊
He's already in training for the big race against Bailey. ☊ race ☊
Their horse came third in the race last year. ☊ race ☊
a five-kilometre race ☊ race ☊
Shall we have a race to the end of the beach? ☊ race ☊
race (for sth): the race for the presidency ☊ race ☊
race (to do sth): The race is on (= has begun) to find a cure for the disease. ☊ race ☊
race sb/sth + adv./prep.: The injured man was raced to the hospital. ☊ race ☊
They raced to a thrilling victory in the relay. ☊ race ☊
She'll be racing for the senior team next year. ☊ race ☊
race to do sth: Television companies are racing to be the first to screen his life story. ☊ race ☊
The interview was broadcast on radio and television. ☊ radio ☊
The play was written specially for radio. ☊ radio ☊
Did you hear the interview with him on the radio? ☊ radio ☊
local/national radio ☊ radio ☊
The railway is still under construction. ☊ railway ☊
She raised her eyes from her work. ☊ raise ☊
It's difficult to find a house in our price range (= that we can afford). ☊ range ☊
Within months she was elevated to ministerial rank. ☊ rank ☊
He was soon promoted to the rank of captain. ☊ rank ☊
The colonel was stripped of his rank (= was given a lower position, especially as a punishment). ☊ rank ☊
rank sb/sth (+ adv./prep.): The tasks have been ranked in order of difficulty. ☊ rank ☊
She is currently the highest ranked player in the world. ☊ rank ☊
rank sb/sth + noun: The university is ranked number one in the country for engineering. ☊ rank ☊
This must rank with (= be as good as) the greatest movies ever made. ☊ rank ☊
It was a rare (= very great) honour to be made a fellow of the college. ☊ rare ☊
She is rarely seen in public nowadays. ☊ rarely ☊
a rarely-performed play ☊ rarely ☊
Rarely has a debate attracted so much media attention. ☊ rarely ☊
The number of reported crimes is increasing at an alarming rate. ☊ rate ☊
Figures published today show another fall in the rate of inflation. ☊ rate ☊
rate sb/sth (+ adv./prep.): The university is highly rated for its research. ☊ rate ☊
rate sb/sth (as) sth: rate sb/sth + noun: The show was rated (as) a success by critics and audiences. ☊ rate ☊
rate as sth: The match rated as one of their worst defeats. ☊ rate ☊
rate sb/sth (+ adv./prep.): The schools were rated according to their exam results. ☊ rate ☊
a top-rated programme ☊ rate ☊
'Do you mind if I smoke?' 'Well, I'd rather you didn't.' ☊ would rather... (than) ☊
reach sth: Is the cable long enough to reach the socket? ☊ reach ☊
reach sth: Can you reach the light switch from where you're sitting? ☊ reach ☊
to reach a conclusion/decision/verdict/compromise ☊ reach ☊
Politicians again failed to reach an agreement. ☊ reach ☊
He first reached the finals in 2008. ☊ reach ☊
The negotiations have reached deadlock. ☊ reach ☊
The beach can only be reached by boat. ☊ reach ☊
to have an allergic reaction to a drug ☊ reaction ☊
There has been a mixed reaction to her appointment as director. ☊ reaction ☊
Some children can read and write before they go to school. ☊ read ☊
read sth: I can't read your writing. ☊ read ☊
Meter readings are taken every three months. ☊ reading ☊
a reading list (= a list of books, etc. that students are expected to read for a particular subject) ☊ reading ☊
a reading lamp/light (= one that can be moved to shine light onto sth that you are reading) ☊ reading ☊
She has a reading knowledge of German (= she can understand written German). ☊ reading ☊
ready for sth: I'm just getting the kids ready for school. ☊ ready ☊
I'm not sure if Karen is ready for marriage yet. ☊ ready ☊
ready for sth: Can you help me get everything ready for the party? ☊ ready ☊
ready to do sth: The contract will be ready to sign in two weeks. ☊ ready ☊
He was making a real effort to be nice to her. ☊ real ☊
In the movies guns kill people instantly, but it's not like that in real life. ☊ real ☊
They seemed to have the perfect marriage but the reality was very different. ☊ reality ☊
the harsh realities of life ☊ reality ☊
She never realized her ambition of becoming a professional singer. ☊ realize ☊
A trailer was attached to the rear of the truck. ☊ rear ☊
There are toilets at both front and rear of the plane. ☊ rear ☊
front and rear windows ☊ rear ☊
He wants to keep them all in his office for reasons best known to himself. ☊ reason ☊
He was excused by reason of (= because of) his age. ☊ reason ☊
You have no reason to accuse him of laziness. ☊ reason ☊
She complained, with reason (= rightly), that she had been underpaid. ☊ reason ☊
to be open to reason (= to be willing to accept sensible advice) ☊ reason ☊
It is reasonable to assume that he knew beforehand that this would happen. ☊ reasonable ☊
You must take all reasonable steps to ensure that the information that you provide is correct. ☊ reasonable ☊
He couldn't reasonably be expected to pay back the loan all at once. ☊ reasonably ☊
recall (sb/sth) doing sth: I can't recall meeting her before. ☊ recall ☊
receive sth + adv./prep.: The play was well received by the critics. ☊ receive ☊
The proposals have been favourably received by most political commentators. ☊ receive ☊
receive sth with sth: The statistics were received with concern. ☊ receive ☊
receive sth from sb: We received a warm welcome from our hosts. ☊ receive ☊
receive sth: Emergency cases will receive professional attention immediately. ☊ receive ☊
receive sth: to receive a letter/present/phone call ☊ receive ☊
receive sth from sb/sth: He received an award for bravery from the police service. ☊ receive ☊
We received a letter from him recently. ☊ recently ☊
A champagne reception was held at the Swallow Hotel. ☊ reception ☊
I reckon (that) I'm going to get that job. ☊ reckon ☊
reckon to be/have sth: Children are reckoned to be more sophisticated nowadays. ☊ reckon ☊
They hadn't reckoned on a rebellion. ☊ reckon on sth ☊
to seek international/official/formal recognition as a sovereign state ☊ recognition ☊
The government granted full diplomatic recognition to the republics. ☊ recognition ☊
She gained only minimal recognition for her work. ☊ recognition ☊
He received the award in recognition of his success over the past year. ☊ recognition ☊
recognize sth as sth: Drugs were not recognized as a problem then. ☊ recognize ☊
it is recognized that...: It was recognized that this solution could only be temporary. ☊ recognize ☊
recognize sb/sth to be/have sth: Drugs were not recognized to be a problem then. ☊ recognize ☊
The UK has refused to recognize the new regime. ☊ recognize ☊
be recognized to be/have sth: He is recognized to be their natural leader. ☊ recognize ☊
The book is now recognized as a classic. ☊ recognize ☊
She's a recognized authority on the subject. ☊ recognize ☊
She was recommended for the post by a colleague. ☊ recommend ☊
The hotel's new restaurant comes highly recommended (= a lot of people have praised it). ☊ recommend ☊
It is dangerous to exceed the recommended dose. ☊ recommend ☊
recommend (sb) doing sth: He recommended reading the book before seeing the movie. ☊ recommend ☊
to break the record (= to achieve a better result than there has ever been before) ☊ record ☊
Unemployment has reached a record high (= the highest level ever). ☊ record ☊
record sb/sth doing sth: He recorded the class rehearsing before the performance. ☊ record ☊
record sth: Her childhood is recorded in the diaries of those years. ☊ record ☊
it is recorded that...: It is recorded that, by the year 630, four hundred monks were attached to the monastery. ☊ record ☊
recover sth from sb/sth: Six bodies were recovered from the wreckage. ☊ recover ☊
The lights (= traffic lights) changed to red before I could get across. ☊ red ☊
Giving up smoking reduces the risk of heart disease. ☊ reduce ☊
reduce sth by sth: Costs have been reduced by 20% over the past year. ☊ reduce ☊
The skirt was reduced to £10 in the sale. ☊ reduce ☊
The victims were not referred to by name. ☊ refer to sb/sth (as sth) ☊
We will take up references after the interview. ☊ reference ☊
When the sun's rays hit the earth, a lot of the heat is reflected back into space. ☊ reflect ☊
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 ☊
reflect that...: On the way home he reflected that the interview had gone well. ☊ reflect ☊
The law needs to be reformed. ☊ reform ☊
This dessert can be served straight from the refrigerator. ☊ refrigerator ☊
He refused our request for an interview. ☊ refuse ☊
regard sb/sth (+ adv./prep.): Her work is very highly regarded. ☊ regard ☊
regard sb/sth/yourself as sth: Capital punishment was regarded as inhuman and immoral. ☊ regard ☊
He regards himself as a patriot. ☊ regard ☊
She is widely regarded as the current leader's natural successor. ☊ regard ☊
the conflict between regional and national interests ☊ regional ☊
register sth in sth: The ship was registered in Panama. ☊ register ☊
to be on the electoral register/register of voters ☊ register ☊
'I've had a wonderful life,' she said, 'I don't regret a thing.' ☊ regret ☊
regret that...: I regret that I am unable to accept your kind invitation. ☊ regret ☊
She couldn't find any regular employment. ☊ regular ☊
regular meetings/visits ☊ regular ☊
The equipment is checked on a regular basis. ☊ regular ☊
She writes a regular column for a national newspaper. ☊ regular ☊
The water in the fish tank should be changed regularly. ☊ regularly ☊
The plants were spaced regularly, about 50 cm apart. ☊ regularly ☊
Under the new regulations spending on office equipment will be strictly controlled. ☊ regulation ☊
diplomatic/international/foreign relations ☊ relation ☊
relation (with sb/sth): Relations with neighbouring countries are under strain at present. ☊ relation ☊
relation (between A and B): We seek to improve relations between our two countries. ☊ relation ☊
He's called Brady too, but we're no relation (= not related). ☊ relation ☊
relationship (between A and B): The relationship between the police and the local community has improved. ☊ relationship ☊
relationship (to sth): This comment bore no relationship to the subject of our conversation. ☊ relationship ☊
They now live in relative comfort (= compared with how they lived before). ☊ relative ☊
Given the failure of the previous plan, this turned out to be a relative success. ☊ relative ☊
He appeared relaxed and confident before the match. ☊ relaxed ☊
10 000 balloons were released at the ceremony. ☊ release ☊
Intense heat is released in the reaction. ☊ release ☊
The new software is planned for release in April. ☊ release ☊
The movie goes on general release (= will be widely shown in cinemas/movie theaters) next week. ☊ release ☊
relevant to sth/sb: These comments are not directly relevant to this inquiry. ☊ relevant ☊
relief from sth: The calm of the countryside came as a welcome relief from the hustle and bustle of city life. ☊ relief ☊
Is there always a conflict between science and religion? ☊ religion ☊
Despite threats of strike action, the management remain hopeful that an agreement can be reached. ☊ remain ☊
It remains to be seen (= it will only be known later) whether you are right. ☊ remain ☊
The remaining twenty patients were transferred to another hospital. ☊ remaining ☊
Any remaining tickets for the concert will be sold on the door. ☊ remaining ☊
They had discovered human remains. ☊ remains ☊
remark on/upon sth/sb: The judges remarked on the high standard of entries for the competition. ☊ remark ☊
be remarked on: The similarities between the two have often been remarked on. ☊ remark ☊
remember (that)...: Remember (that) you may feel sleepy after taking the pills. ☊ remember ☊
it is remembered that...: It should be remembered that the majority of accidents happen in the home. ☊ remember ☊
He still remembered her as the lively teenager he'd known years before. ☊ remember ☊
remember doing sth: Do you remember switching the lights off before we came out? ☊ remember ☊
I vaguely remember hearing him come in. ☊ remember ☊
Allegations of abuse led to the removal of several children from their families. ☊ removal ☊
remove sth: She has had the tumour removed. ☊ remove ☊
The elections removed the government from power. ☊ remove ☊
a month's rent in advance ☊ rent ☊
The land is rented out to other farmers. ☊ rent ☊
The house is not in good repair. ☊ in good, bad, etc. repair, in a good, bad, etc. state of repair ☊
Nor, to repeat, can these changes be avoided. ☊ repeat ☊
repeat sth: The rumour has been widely repeated in the press. ☊ repeat ☊
This phrase is repeated at intervals throughout the song. ☊ repeat ☊
The treatment should be repeated every two to three hours. ☊ repeat ☊
These offers are unlikely to be repeated. ☊ repeat ☊
The programmes will be repeated next year. ☊ repeat ☊
Are you prepared to repeat these allegations in court? ☊ repeat ☊
The marriage failed despite repeated attempts to save it. ☊ repeated ☊
Teachers will never be replaced by computers in the classroom. ☊ replace ☊
You'll be expected to replace any broken glasses. ☊ replace ☊
a reply-paid envelope (= on which you do not have to put a stamp because it has already been paid for) ☊ reply ☊
Morocco scored four goals without reply to win the game. ☊ reply ☊
He's already been reported twice for arriving late. ☊ report ☊
report sth: The stabbing was reported in the local press. ☊ report ☊
it is reported that...: It was reported that several people had been arrested. ☊ report ☊
report to do sth: She is reported to earn over $10 million a year. ☊ report ☊
report as doing sth: The President is reported as saying that he needs a break. ☊ report ☊
it is reported that...: It was reported that changes were being considered. ☊ report ☊
The findings are similar to those reported in previous studies. ☊ 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 ☊
She was reported by the hospital spokesman to be making excellent progress. ☊ report ☊
There are unconfirmed reports of a shooting in the capital. ☊ report ☊
And now over to Jim Muir, for a report on the South African election. ☊ report ☊
The results are represented in fig.3 below. ☊ represent ☊
Wind direction is represented by arrows. ☊ represent ☊
This decision represents a significant departure from previous policy. ☊ represent ☊
These results represent a major breakthrough in AIDS research. ☊ represent ☊
The competition attracted over 500 contestants representing 8 different countries. ☊ represent ☊
Local businesses are well represented on the committee (= there are a lot of people from them on the committee). ☊ represent ☊
The President was represented at the ceremony by the Vice-President. ☊ represent ☊
The association was formed to represent the interests of women artists. ☊ represent ☊
a representative of the UN ☊ representative ☊
our elected representatives in government ☊ representative ☊
The singer is regarded as a representative of the youth of her generation. ☊ representative ☊
It is illegal to reproduce these worksheets without permission from the publisher. ☊ reproduce ☊
This material can be reproduced without payment. ☊ reproduce ☊
The results are reproduced in Table 2. ☊ reproduce ☊
All illustrations are reproduced by kind permission of the Mercury Gallery. ☊ reproduce ☊
The atmosphere of the novel is successfully reproduced in the movie. ☊ reproduce ☊
Unfortunately, he was never able to reproduce this level of performance in a competition. ☊ reproduce ☊
to earn/establish/build a reputation ☊ reputation ☊
reputation (as sth): She soon acquired a reputation as a first-class cook. ☊ reputation ☊
The company enjoys a world-wide reputation for quality of design. ☊ reputation ☊
My request was granted. ☊ request ☊
Call us now if you'd like to request a record for someone (= ask for it to be played on the radio). ☊ request ☊
You are requested not to smoke in the restaurant. ☊ request ☊
request that...: She requested that no one be told of her decision until the next meeting. ☊ request ☊
require that...: The situation required that he be present. ☊ require ☊
require doing sth: Lentils do not require soaking before cooking. ☊ require ☊
require sth: The wearing of seat belts is required by law. ☊ require ☊
'Hamlet' is required reading (= must be read) for this course. ☊ require ☊
Several students failed to reach the required standard. ☊ require ☊
require sb to do sth: All candidates will be required to take a short test. ☊ require ☊
the basic requirements of life ☊ requirement ☊
Our immediate requirement is extra staff. ☊ requirement ☊
The house was rescued from demolition. ☊ rescue ☊
rescue sb/sth: They were eventually rescued by helicopter. ☊ rescue ☊
rescue sb/sth + adj.: She had despaired of ever being rescued alive. ☊ rescue ☊
Ten fishermen were saved in a daring sea rescue. ☊ rescue ☊
research how, what, etc...: We have to research how the product will actually be used. ☊ research ☊
There were confrontations between local residents and the police. ☊ resident ☊
to be resident abroad/in the US ☊ resident ☊
Tom's our resident expert (= our own expert) on foreign movies. ☊ resident ☊
I believe we should resist calls for tighter controls. ☊ resist ☊
resist sth: She was charged with resisting arrest. ☊ resist ☊
resist (sth): I finished the cake. I couldn't resist it. ☊ resist ☊
This new paint is designed to resist heat. ☊ resist ☊
Attempts are being made to resolve the problem of security in schools. ☊ resolve ☊
Strike action should be regarded as a last resort, when all attempts to negotiate have failed. ☊ resort ☊
They felt obliged to resort to violence. ☊ resort to sth ☊
resort doing sth: We may have to resort to using untrained staff. ☊ resort to sth ☊
The database could be used as a teaching resource in colleges. ☊ resource ☊
A two-minute silence was held as a mark of respect. ☊ respect ☊
A deep mutual respect and understanding developed between them. ☊ respect ☊
Everyone has a right to be treated with respect. ☊ respect ☊
a much loved and highly respected teacher ☊ respect ☊
respond that...: When asked about the company's future, the director responded that he remained optimistic. ☊ respond ☊
The government responded by banning all future demonstrations. ☊ respond ☊
I received an encouraging response to my advertisement. ☊ response ☊
response (to sb/sth): The product was developed in response to customer demand. ☊ response ☊
responsibility (for doing sth): They have responsibility for ensuring that the rules are enforced. ☊ responsibility ☊
The responsibility for doing this rests with the department managers. ☊ responsibility ☊
responsibility (to do sth): It is their responsibility to ensure that the rules are enforced. ☊ responsibility ☊
I did it on my own responsibility (= without being told to and being willing to take the blame if it had gone wrong). ☊ responsibility ☊
responsibility (to do sth): I think we have a moral responsibility to help these countries. ☊ responsibility ☊
The Council of Ministers is responsible to the Assembly. ☊ responsible ☊
Everything will be done to bring those responsible to justice. ☊ responsible ☊
Cigarette smoking is responsible for about 90% of deaths from lung cancer. ☊ responsible ☊
He won't rest (= will never be satisfied) until he finds her. ☊ rest ☊
Order was quickly restored after the riots. ☊ restore ☊
We hope to restore the garden to its former glory (= make it as beautiful as it used to be). ☊ restore ☊
The house has been lovingly restored to the way it looked in 1900 when it was built. ☊ restore ☊
restrict sth to sth: Speed is restricted to 30 mph in towns. ☊ restrict ☊
Access to the club is restricted to members only. ☊ restrict ☊
In those days women led fairly restricted lives. ☊ restricted ☊
The tournament is restricted to players under the age of 23. ☊ restricted ☊
a coach who knows how to get results from his players ☊ result ☊
They will announce the result of the vote tonight. ☊ result ☊
The farm was flooded, with the result that most of the harvest was lost. ☊ result ☊
The house retains much of its original charm. ☊ retain ☊
retire (from sth): She was forced to retire early from teaching because of ill health. ☊ retire ☊
Susan is going to take early retirement (= retire before the usual age). ☊ retirement ☊
Up to a third of one's life is now being spent in retirement. ☊ retirement ☊
Train services have returned to normal after the strike. ☊ return ☊
Completed questionnaires should be returned to this address. ☊ return ☊
Write your return address (= the address that a reply should be sent to) on the back of the envelope. ☊ return ☊
Details of the murder were revealed by the local paper. ☊ reveal ☊
Salted peanuts were recently revealed as the nation's favourite snack. ☊ reveal ☊
it is revealed that...: It was revealed that important evidence had been suppressed. ☊ reveal ☊
reveal sb/sth to be/have sth: Salted peanuts were recently revealed to be the nation's favourite snack. ☊ reveal ☊
He reversed around the corner. ☊ reverse ☊
reverse sth: Now reverse the car. ☊ reverse ☊
It felt as if we had reversed our roles of parent and child. ☊ reverse ☊
She used to work for me, but our situations are now reversed. ☊ reverse ☊
to reverse a procedure/process/trend ☊ reverse ☊
The government has failed to reverse the economic decline. ☊ reverse ☊
It is sometimes possible to arrest or reverse the disease. ☊ reverse ☊
The Court of Appeal reversed the decision. ☊ reverse ☊
The policy is likely to be reversed if there is a change of government. ☊ reverse ☊
to reverse a judgement ☊ reverse ☊
Writing is reversed in a mirror. ☊ reverse ☊
You should reverse the order of these pages. ☊ reverse ☊
Put the car in/into reverse. ☊ reverse ☊
The coin has the queen's head stamped on the reverse. ☊ reverse ☊
This problem is the reverse of the previous one. ☊ reverse ☊
Although I expected to enjoy living in the country, in fact the reverse is true. ☊ reverse ☊
In the south, the reverse applies. ☊ reverse ☊
It wasn't easy to persuade her to come—quite the reverse. ☊ reverse ☊
The secret number is my phone number in reverse. ☊ in reverse ☊
We did a similar trip to you, but in reverse. ☊ in reverse ☊
to travel in the reverse direction ☊ reverse ☊
The winners were announced in reverse order (= the person in the lowest place was announced first). ☊ reverse ☊
The experiment had the reverse effect to what was intended. ☊ reverse ☊
The case is subject to judicial review. ☊ review ☊
His parole application is up for review next week. ☊ review ☊
The terms of the contract are under review. ☊ review ☊
good/bad/mixed/rave reviews in the national press ☊ review ☊
Staff performance is reviewed annually. ☊ review ☊
She had been reviewing the previous week on her way home. ☊ review ☊
The play was reviewed in the national newspapers. ☊ review ☊
We will be reviewing all the topics covered this semester. ☊ review ☊
Review your work before you turn it in. ☊ review ☊
I'll prepare a revised estimate for you. ☊ revise ☊
He made some minor revisions to the report before printing it out. ☊ revision ☊
a socialist revolution ☊ revolution ☊
to start a revolution ☊ revolution ☊
a country on the brink of revolution ☊ revolution ☊
a cultural/social/scientific, etc. revolution ☊ revolution ☊
revolution in sth: A revolution in information technology is taking place. ☊ revolution ☊
You deserve a reward for being so helpful. ☊ reward ☊
A £100 reward has been offered for the return of the necklace. ☊ reward ☊
reward sb for sth: She was rewarded for her efforts with a cash bonus. ☊ reward ☊
reward sb with sth: She started singing to the baby and was rewarded with a smile. ☊ reward ☊
reward sb/sth: Our patience was finally rewarded. ☊ reward ☊
After a steep climb you will be rewarded by magnificent views from the summit. ☊ reward ☊
brown rice (= without its outer covering removed) ☊ rice ☊
a rich creamy sauce ☊ rich ☊
She leads a rich and varied life. ☊ rich ☊
the richest countries/economies/nations ☊ rich ☊
Try and get rid of your visitors before I get there. ☊ get rid of sb/sth ☊
ride sth: She had never ridden a horse before. ☊ ride ☊
We managed to get a ride into town when we missed the bus. ☊ ride ☊
The new legislation faces a bumpy ride (= will meet with opposition and difficulties). ☊ ride ☊
Let me get this right (= understand correctly) —you want us to do an extra ten hours' work for no extra pay? ☊ right ☊
His success was down to being in the right place at the right time (= being able to take opportunities when they came). ☊ right ☊
right (to do sth): You're right to be cautious. ☊ right ☊
right (in doing sth): Am I right in thinking we've met before? ☊ right ☊
I want it sent right away. ☊ right away/off ☊
The Right in British politics is represented by the Conservative Party. ☊ 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 ☊
She had every right to be angry. ☊ right ☊
By rights (= if justice were done) half the money should be mine. ☊ right ☊
Education is provided by the state as of right (= everyone has a right to it). ☊ right ☊
The property belongs to her by right. ☊ right ☊
It was difficult to establish the rights and wrongs (= the true facts) of the matter. ☊ right ☊
He isn't here now—could you ring back later? ☊ ring back, ring sb back ☊
Insulin is used to control the rise of glucose levels in the blood. ☊ rise ☊
He called on the people to rise up against the invaders. ☊ rise ☊
Air pollution has risen above an acceptable level. ☊ rise ☊
risk (of sth/of doing sth): Smoking can increase the risk of developing heart disease. ☊ risk ☊
Patients should be made aware of the risks involved with this treatment. ☊ risk ☊
a calculated risk (= one that you think is small compared with the possible benefits) ☊ risk ☊
The group was considered to be a risk to national security. ☊ risk ☊
If we go to war, innocent lives will be put at risk. ☊ at risk (from/of sth) ☊
You have no right to take risks with other people's lives. ☊ take a risk, take risks ☊
risk doing sth: We've been advised not to risk travelling in these conditions. ☊ risk ☊
to travel up/down river (= in the opposite direction to/in the same direction as the way in which the river is flowing) ☊ river ☊
a country/mountain road ☊ road ☊
They drilled through several layers of rock to reach the oil. ☊ rock ☊
a cave with striking rock formations (= shapes made naturally from rock) ☊ rock ☊
In many marriages there has been a complete role reversal (= change of roles) with the man staying at home and the woman going out to work. ☊ role ☊
Wallpaper is sold in rolls. ☊ roll ☊
I always roll my own (= make my own cigarettes). ☊ roll ☊
The traffic rolled slowly forwards. ☊ roll ☊
Tears rolled down her cheeks. ☊ roll ☊
Why don't you ever give me flowers? I wish you'd be more romantic. ☊ romantic ☊
a romantic view of life ☊ romantic ☊
He walked out of the room and slammed the door. ☊ room ☊
Money, or love of money, is said to be the root of all evil. ☊ root ☊
We tied his hands together with rope. ☊ rope ☊
The anchor was attached to a length of rope. ☊ rope ☊
We'll get someone in to do the rough work (= the hard physical work). ☊ rough ☊
This watch is not designed for rough treatment. ☊ rough ☊
a rough calculation/estimate of the cost ☊ rough ☊
Roughly speaking, we receive about fifty letters a week on the subject. ☊ roughly ☊
Rugby isn't played with a round ball. ☊ round ☊
The fault was discovered during a routine check. ☊ routine ☊
He died of a heart attack during a routine operation. ☊ routine ☊
The vegetables were planted in neat rows. ☊ row ☊
Our seats are five rows from the front. ☊ row ☊
by royal appointment (= a sign used by companies that supply goods to the royal family) ☊ royal ☊
rub sth/yourself with sth: Rub the surface with sandpaper before painting. ☊ rub ☊
rub against sth: Animals had been rubbing against the trees. ☊ rub ☊
rub on/against sth: The wheel is rubbing on the mudguard. ☊ rub ☊
rub sth (+ adj.): The horse's neck was rubbed raw (= until the skin came off) where the rope had been. ☊ rub ☊
Rub salt over the fish before cooking. ☊ rub ☊
I don't wish to be rude, but I have another appointment in five minutes. ☊ rude ☊
That one mistake ruined his chances of getting the job. ☊ ruin ☊
The country was ruined by the war. ☊ ruin ☊
A large number of churches fell into ruin after the revolution. ☊ ruin ☊
The terrorist attack had left the city in a state of ruin ☊ ruin ☊
The bank stepped in to save the company from financial ruin. ☊ ruin ☊
The war brought the country to the brink of ruin. ☊ ruin ☊
Two bodies were found among the charred ruins of the house. ☊ ruin ☊
He was determined to build a new life out of the ruins of his career. ☊ ruin ☊
Without unwritten rules civilized life would be impossible. ☊ rule ☊
rule sth: At that time John ruled England. ☊ rule ☊
Eighty million years ago, dinosaurs ruled the earth. ☊ rule ☊
She once ruled over a vast empire. ☊ rule ☊
After the revolution, anarchy ruled. ☊ rule ☊
it is rumoured that...: It's widely rumoured that she's getting promoted. ☊ rumour ☊
rumour to be/have sth: He was rumoured to be involved in the crime. ☊ rumour ☊
run in sth: to run in the election ☊ run ☊
The tears ran down her cheeks. ☊ run ☊
Water was running all over the bathroom floor. ☊ run ☊
Who left the tap running? ☊ run ☊
The murderer was given three life sentences, to run concurrently. ☊ run ☊
Her life had always run smoothly before. ☊ run ☊
Stop trying to run my life (= organize it) for me. ☊ run ☊
state-run industries ☊ run ☊
There are only five horses running in the first race. ☊ run ☊
Holmes ran a fine race to take the gold medal. ☊ run ☊
He ran home in tears to his mother. ☊ run ☊
I often go running before work. ☊ run ☊
Looking at all the accusing faces, she felt a sudden urge to run away. ☊ run away (from sb/...) ☊
Could I have a cigarette? I seem to have run out. ☊ run out (of sth) ☊
Catching sight of her he broke into a run (= started running). ☊ run ☊
She took the stairs at a run. ☊ run ☊
a long-distance/cross-country/marathon, etc. runner ☊ runner ☊
a list of runners (= horses in a race) and riders ☊ runner ☊
rush sb into sth/into doing sth: I'm not going to be rushed into anything. ☊ rush ☊
Relief supplies were rushed in. ☊ rush ☊
the sound of rushing water ☊ rush ☊
I've been rushing around all day trying to get everything done. ☊ rush ☊
The evening rush was just starting. ☊ rush ☊
The note looked like it had been written in a rush. ☊ rush ☊
a rush job (= one that has been done quickly) ☊ rush ☊
He got the sack for swearing. ☊ sack ☊
It's a sad reflection on life that it takes danger and suffering to bring people closer together. ☊ sad ☊
The divorce left him sadder and wiser (= having learned from the unpleasant experience). ☊ sad ☊
It will be a sad day for all of us if the theatre is forced to close. ☊ sad ☊
She will be sadly missed. ☊ sadly ☊
His work has been sadly neglected. ☊ sadly ☊
The show was well performed, but so safe and predictable. ☊ safe ☊
The missing child was found safe and well. ☊ safe ☊
A reward was offered for the animal's safe return. ☊ safe ☊
a safe and effective remedy for coughs and colds ☊ safe ☊
safe (for sb) (to do sth): Is the water here safe to drink? ☊ safe ☊
Builders were called in to make the building safe. ☊ safe ☊
safe (from sb/sth): They aimed to make the country safe from terrorist attacks. ☊ safe ☊
Nobody is safe from suspicion at the moment. ☊ safe ☊
We have been assured that our jobs are safe (= we are not in danger of losing them). ☊ safe ☊
The bomb has been safely disposed of. ☊ safely ☊
The money is safely locked in a drawer. ☊ safely ☊
They reached safety seconds before the building was engulfed in flames. ☊ safety ☊
a side salad (= a small bowl of salad served with the main course of a meal) ☊ salad ☊
He gets a basic salary plus commission. ☊ salary ☊
She gets 10% commission on each sale. ☊ sale ☊
Tickets are on sale from the booking office. ☊ on sale ☊
The new model goes on sale next month. ☊ on sale ☊
an increase in the number of stolen vehicles being offered for sale ☊ for sale ☊
I resigned last Friday and left that same day. ☊ same ☊
The same thing happened to me last week. ☊ same ☊
His latest movie is just more of the same—exotic locations, car chases and a final shoot-out. ☊ same ☊
The interviews were given to a random sample of students. ☊ sample ☊
The survey covers a representative sample of schools. ☊ sample ☊
a sample survey ☊ sample ☊
Samples of the water contained pesticide. ☊ sample ☊
to gain/get/derive satisfaction from sth ☊ satisfaction ☊
He was enjoying all the satisfactions of being a parent. ☊ satisfaction ☊
The education system must satisfy the needs of all children. ☊ satisfy ☊
She failed to satisfy all the requirements for entry to the college. ☊ satisfy ☊
satisfy sb/yourself (that)...: Once I had satisfied myself (that) it was the right decision, we went ahead. ☊ satisfy ☊
chicken in a white sauce ☊ sauce ☊
The goalie saved Johnson's long-range shot. ☊ save ☊
save sb doing sth: If you phone for an appointment, it'll save you waiting. ☊ save ☊
We should try to save water. ☊ save ☊
save sth (for sth/sb): He's saving his strength for the last part of the race. ☊ save ☊
We've been saving up to go to Australia. ☊ save ☊
I've saved almost £100 so far. ☊ save ☊
He's trying to save their marriage. ☊ save ☊
save sb/sth from doing sth: She saved a little girl from falling into the water. ☊ save ☊
Buy three and make a saving of 55p. ☊ saving ☊
sb/sth is said to be/have sth: He is said to have been a brilliant scholar. ☊ say ☊
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 ☊
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 ☊
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 ☊
it scares sb to do sth: It scared me to think I was alone in the building. ☊ scare ☊
recent scares about pesticides in food ☊ scare ☊
an exhibition of Parisian street scenes ☊ scene ☊
They went abroad for a change of scene (= to see and experience new surroundings). ☊ scene ☊
I got very nervous before my big scene (= the one where I have a very important part). ☊ scene ☊
The team's victory produced scenes of joy all over the country. ☊ scene ☊
Italy was the scene of many demonstrations at that time. ☊ scene ☊
The new bridge has been finished two years ahead of schedule. ☊ schedule ☊
Chinese will be on the school schedule from next year. ☊ schedule ☊
schedule sth (for sth): The meeting is scheduled for Friday afternoon. ☊ schedule ☊
One of the scheduled events is a talk on alternative medicine. ☊ schedule ☊
Under the new scheme only successful schools will be given extra funding. ☊ scheme ☊
I had to stand up in front of the whole school. ☊ school ☊
score sth: She scored 98% in the French test. ☊ score ☊
They scratched lines in the dirt to mark out a pitch. ☊ scratch ☊
Some graffiti had been scratched on the back of the door. ☊ scratch ☊
We scratched some of the dirt away. ☊ scratch ☊
Be careful not to scratch the furniture. ☊ scratch ☊
The car's paintwork is badly scratched. ☊ scratch ☊
Does the cat scratch? ☊ scratch ☊
Her hands were covered in scratches from the brambles. ☊ scratch ☊
a scratch on the paintwork ☊ scratch ☊
It's only a scratch (= a very slight injury). ☊ scratch ☊
He escaped without a scratch (= was not hurt at all). ☊ scratch ☊
scream (out) (for sth/sb): Someone was screaming for help. ☊ scream ☊
The bookcase is screwed to the wall. ☊ screw ☊
The waste was dumped in the sea. ☊ sea ☊
The organs are kept in sealed plastic bags. ☊ seal ☊
Make sure you've signed the cheque before sealing the envelope. ☊ seal ☊
a sealed bid (= one that is kept in a sealed envelope and therefore remains secret until all other bids have been received) ☊ seal ☊
The road will remain sealed off until the police have completed their investigations. ☊ seal sth off ☊
Only drink bottled water and check the seal isn't broken. ☊ seal ☊
a long search for the murder weapon ☊ search ☊
Eventually the search was called off. ☊ search ☊
search sth: His house had clearly been searched and the book was missing. ☊ search ☊
search sb for sth: The youths were arrested and searched for anything that would incriminate them. ☊ search ☊
The committee has been searching for new ways to tackle youth unemployment. ☊ search ☊
a seat on the city council/in Parliament/in Congress ☊ seat ☊
to win/lose a seat (= in an election) ☊ seat ☊
to take your seat (= to begin your duties, especially in Parliament) ☊ seat ☊
Birmingham, the UK's second city ☊ second ☊
She came second in the marathon. ☊ second ☊
I came second (to) last (= the one before the last one) in the race. ☊ second ☊
She did it first because she wanted to, and second because I asked her to. ☊ second ☊
The water flows at about 1.5 metres per second. ☊ second ☊
a secondary colour (= made from mixing two primary colours) ☊ secondary ☊
secret information/meetings/talks ☊ secret ☊
The police had secretly filmed the conversations. ☊ secretly ☊
The location of the ship is a closely guarded secret. ☊ secret ☊
official/State secrets ☊ secret ☊
The meeting was held in secret. ☊ in secret ☊
Please contact my secretary to make an appointment. ☊ secretary ☊
These issues will be discussed more fully in the next section. ☊ section ☊
Check that all windows and doors have been made as secure as possible. ☊ secure ☊
The building is secure against intruders. ☊ secure ☊
Information must be stored so that it is secure from accidental deletion. ☊ secure ☊
She finished the match, secure in the knowledge that she was through to the next round. ☊ secure ☊
the security of a loving family life ☊ security ☊
national security (= the defence of a country) ☊ security ☊
Security was/were called to the incident. ☊ security ☊
it is seen that...: It can be seen that certain groups are more at risk than others. ☊ see ☊
'Will you be able to help us?' 'I don't know, I'll have to see.' ☊ see ☊
'Can I go to the party?' 'We'll see (= I'll decide later). ☊ see ☊
be seen to do sth: The government not only has to do something, it must be seen to be doing something (= people must be aware that it is doing sth). ☊ see ☊
The opera was the place to see and be seen (= by other important or fashionable people). ☊ see ☊
If you watch carefully, you'll see how it is done. ☊ see ☊
sb/sth is seen to do sth: He was seen to enter the building about the time the crime was committed. ☊ see ☊
see to do sth: It was getting dark and I couldn't see to read. ☊ see ☊
Will you see to the arrangements for the next meeting? ☊ see to sth ☊
You see, the thing is, we won't be finished before Friday. ☊ you see ☊
These vegetables can be grown from seed. ☊ seed ☊
select sb/sth for sth: He hasn't been selected for the team. ☊ select ☊
All our hotels have been carefully selected for the excellent value they provide. ☊ select ☊
select sb/sth as sth: She was selected as the parliamentary candidate for Bath. ☊ select ☊
selected poems of T.S. Eliot ☊ select ☊
This model is available at selected stores only. ☊ select ☊
select sb/sth to do sth: Six theatre companies have been selected to take part in this year's festival. ☊ select ☊
The final team selection will be made tomorrow. ☊ selection ☊
A selection of readers' comments are published below. ☊ selection ☊
You really have to sell yourself at a job interview. ☊ sell ☊
Their last album sold millions. ☊ sell ☊
The book sold well and was reprinted many times. ☊ sell ☊
sell (sth) (at sth): They sold the business at a profit/loss (= they gained/lost money when they sold it). ☊ sell ☊
In the nineties most state-owned industries were sold off. ☊ sell sth off ☊
send sb: Ed couldn't make it so they sent me instead. ☊ send ☊
We are being sent on a training course next month. ☊ send ☊
send to do sth: She sent to say that she was coming home. ☊ send ☊
send sth to sb: A radio signal was sent to the spacecraft. ☊ send ☊
to take part in senior competitions ☊ senior ☊
He won the senior men's 400 metres. ☊ senior ☊
The meeting should be chaired by the most senior person present. ☊ senior ☊
She felt unappreciated both by her colleagues and her seniors. ☊ senior ☊
The word 'love' is used in different senses by different people. ☊ sense ☊
In some senses (= in one or more ways) the criticisms were justified. ☊ sense ☊
In no sense can the issue be said to be resolved. ☊ sense ☊
One of the most important things in a partner is a sense of humour (= the ability to find things funny or make people laugh). ☊ sense ☊
She has lost all sense of direction in her life. ☊ sense ☊
You should have the sense to take advice when it is offered. ☊ sense ☊
I could hardly believe the evidence of my own senses (= what I could see, hear, etc.). ☊ sense ☊
The prisoner has served (= completed) his sentence and will be released tomorrow. ☊ sentence ☊
Raw meat must be kept separate from cooked meat. ☊ separate ☊
The school is housed in two separate buildings. ☊ separate ☊
For the past three years they have been leading totally separate lives. ☊ separate ☊
separate from sth: South America separated from Africa 200 million years ago. ☊ separate ☊
The war separated many families. ☊ separate ☊
separate sb/sth from/and sb/sth: Those suffering from infectious diseases were separated from the other patients. ☊ separate ☊
They were photographed separately and then as a group. ☊ separately ☊
Last year's figures are shown separately. ☊ separately ☊
That matter will be considered separately from the main agenda. ☊ separately ☊
Husband and wife are assessed separately for tax. ☊ separately ☊
separation (from sb/sth): the state's eventual separation from the federation ☊ separation ☊
separation (between A and B): the need for a clear separation between Church and State ☊ separation ☊
They were reunited after a separation of more than 20 years. ☊ separation ☊
Sixty per cent of all marital separations occur before the tenth year of marriage. ☊ separation ☊
The incident sparked off a whole series of events that nobody had foreseen. ☊ series ☊
Smoking can seriously damage your health. ☊ seriously ☊
Seriously though, it could be really dangerous. ☊ seriously ☊
Headaches in young children should always be taken seriously. ☊ take sb/sth seriously ☊
serve sb/sth with sth: The town is well served with buses and major road links. ☊ serve ☊
His linguistic ability served him well in his chosen profession. ☊ serve ☊
Are you being served? ☊ serve ☊
serve (sth): Breakfast is served between 7 and 10 a.m. ☊ serve ☊
serve sb with sth: The delegates were served with a wonderful meal. ☊ serve ☊
serve sth + adj.: The quiche can be served hot or cold. ☊ serve ☊
The food was good but the service was very slow. ☊ service ☊
10% will be added to your bill for service. ☊ service ☊
Essential services (= the supply of water, gas, electricity) will be maintained. ☊ service ☊
The course is made up of 12 two-hour sessions. ☊ session ☊
an emergency session of Congress ☊ session ☊
the current parliamentary session ☊ session ☊
set sth: Who will be setting (= writing the questions for) the French exam? ☊ set ☊
set sth for sth: What books have been set (= are to be studied) for the English course? ☊ set ☊
She set a new world record for the high jump. ☊ set ☊
The table was set for six guests. ☊ set ☊
The novel is set in London in the 1960s. ☊ set ☊
They ate everything that was set in front of them. ☊ set ☊
The house is set (= located) in fifty acres of parkland. ☊ set ☊
I've set up a meeting for Friday. ☊ set sth up ☊
A fund will be set up for the dead men's families. ☊ set sth up ☊
They set out on the last stage of their journey. ☊ set out ☊
This region was settled by the Dutch in the nineteenth century. ☊ 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 ☊
Now that he's been promoted he's in seventh heaven. ☊ in seventh heaven ☊
Several more people than usual came to the meeting. ☊ several ☊
The party suffered severe losses during the last election. ☊ severe ☊
Strikes are causing severe disruption to all train services. ☊ severe ☊
a sex attack ☊ sex ☊
These drugs may affect your sex drive (= your interest in sex and the ability to have it). ☊ sex ☊
The ship's sail cast a shadow on the water. ☊ shadow ☊
They shook hands on the deal (= to show that they had reached an agreement). ☊ shake ☊
shake sb/sth: Shake the bottle well before use. ☊ shake ☊
Give the bottle a good shake before opening. ☊ shake ☊
These fish are found in shallow waters around the coast. ☊ shallow ☊
The body was found in a shallow grave. ☊ shallow ☊
shape sth: This tool is used for shaping wood. ☊ shape ☊
His ideas had been shaped by his experiences during the war. ☊ shape ☊
share in sth: I try to get the kids to share in the housework. ☊ share ☊
a view that is widely shared ☊ share ☊
Bob told Jess he wanted to share his life with her. ☊ share ☊
John had no brothers or sisters and wasn't used to sharing. ☊ share ☊
Profits are shared out yearly. ☊ share ☊
How much was your share of the winnings? ☊ share ☊
I'm looking for a flat share (= a flat that is shared by two or more people who are not related). ☊ share ☊
a sharp sense of humour ☊ sharp ☊
She drew a sharp distinction between domestic and international politics. ☊ sharp ☊
In sharp contrast to her mood, the clouds were breaking up to reveal a blue sky. ☊ sharp ☊
The issue must be brought into sharper focus. ☊ sharp ☊
The road was covered with a sheet of ice. ☊ sheet ☊
sheet metal (= metal that has been made into thin sheets) ☊ sheet ☊
People were desperately seeking shelter from the gunfire. ☊ shelter ☊
We sheltered from the rain in a doorway. ☊ shelter ☊
to be on the day/night shift at the factory ☊ shift ☊
They boarded a ship bound for India. ☊ ship ☊
When the ship docked at Southampton he was rushed to hospital. ☊ ship ☊
The software is due to ship next month. ☊ ship ☊
The children were shipped off to a boarding school at an early age. ☊ ship sb off ☊
The shock of the explosion could be felt up to six miles away. ☊ shock ☊
She was taken to hospital suffering from shock. ☊ shock ☊
Losing in the first round was a shock to the system (= it was a more of a shock because it was not expected). ☊ shock ☊
shock sb that...: Neighbours were shocked that such an attack could happen in their area. ☊ shock ☊
What's your shoe size? ☊ shoe ☊
The movie was shot in black and white. ☊ shoot ☊
The band's last single shot straight to number one in the charts. ☊ shoot ☊
The guards were ordered to shoot on sight anyone trying to escape. ☊ shoot ☊
There should be plenty of time to go shopping before we leave New York. ☊ shop ☊
Money was short at that time. ☊ short ☊
Life's too short to sit around moping. ☊ short ☊
It was all over in a relatively short space of time. ☊ short ☊
a short walk ☊ short ☊
I saw him shortly before he died. ☊ shortly ☊
Taylor scored with a low shot into the corner of the net. ☊ shot ☊
'She doesn't think she'll get a job.' 'She should worry, with all her qualifications (= she does not need to worry).' ☊ should ☊
We should arrive before dark. ☊ should ☊
The bus should have arrived ten minutes ago. ☊ should ☊
In order that training should be effective it must be planned systematically. ☊ should ☊
shout for sth: I shouted for help but nobody came. ☊ shout ☊
show sth: The movie is being shown now. ☊ show ☊
We were shown into the waiting room. ☊ show ☊
show sb sth: I'll go first and show you the way. ☊ show ☊
The government's popularity is declining rapidly, as the opinion polls show. ☊ show ☊
show sb/sth to be/have sth: His new book shows him to be a first-rate storyteller. ☊ show ☊
We were shown around the school by one of the students. ☊ show sb around/round (sth) ☊
The latest computers will be on show at the exhibition. ☊ show ☊
We were caught in a heavy shower. ☊ shower ☊
Philip went into his room and shut the door behind him. ☊ shut ☊
As a teenager I was painfully shy. ☊ shy ☊
We are getting heartily sick of your attitude. ☊ sick ☊
It's good you can see the funny side of the situation. ☊ side ☊
Each side is capable of destroying the other in a nuclear war. ☊ side ☊
We have finally reached an agreement acceptable to all sides. ☊ side ☊
to be on the winning/losing side ☊ side ☊
We heard both sides of the argument. ☊ side ☊
The player received treatment on the side of the pitch. ☊ side ☊
There's a scratch on the side of my car. ☊ side ☊
There is a large window on either side of the front door. ☊ side ☊
There were two children ahead, walking side by side. ☊ side by side ☊
He has been moved sideways (= moved to another job at the same level as before, not higher or lower). ☊ sideways ☊
The museum attempts to recreate the sights and sounds of wartime Britain. ☊ sight ☊
The bird is now a rare sight in this country. ☊ sight ☊
He became a familiar sight on the streets of Oxford. ☊ sight ☊
I have been known to faint at the sight of blood. ☊ sight ☊
The soldiers were given orders to shoot on sight (= as soon as they saw sb). ☊ 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 ☊
There was no sign of life in the house (= there seemed to be nobody there). ☊ sign ☊
sign (that...): If an interview is too easy, it's a sure sign that you haven't got the job. ☊ sign ☊
The treaty was signed on 24 March. ☊ sign ☊
All I get is a busy signal when I dial his number (= his phone is being used). ☊ signal ☊
I couldn't get a signal on my cell phone. ☊ signal ☊
The satellite is used for transmitting signals around the world. ☊ signal ☊
Did you signal before you turned right? ☊ signal ☊
They collected 10 000 signatures for their petition. ☊ signature ☊
These views are held by a significant proportion of the population. ☊ significant ☊
The drug has had no significant effect on stopping the spread of the disease. ☊ significant ☊
It is significant that he changed his will only days before his death. ☊ significant ☊
Significantly, he did not deny that there might be an election. ☊ significantly ☊
Their footsteps echoed in the silence. ☊ silence ☊
Her accusations reduced him to silence. ☊ silence ☊
a silly sense of humour ☊ silly ☊
similar (in sth): The two houses are similar in size. ☊ similar ☊
The United States won most of the track and field events. Similarly, in swimming, the top three places went to Americans. ☊ similarly ☊
I'm a simple country girl. ☊ simple ☊
Simply add hot water and stir. ☊ simply ☊
You can enjoy all the water sports, or simply lie on the beach. ☊ simply ☊
The rooms are simply furnished. ☊ simply ☊
He left home two weeks ago and we haven't heard from him since. ☊ since ☊
All these jobs can now be done by one single machine. ☊ single ☊
'Thank you very much.' 'You're welcome, sir. Have a nice day.' ☊ sir ☊
She sat and stared at the letter in front of her. ☊ sit ☊
A site has been chosen for the new school. ☊ site ☊
The jacket was the wrong size. ☊ size ☊
It's not my size. ☊ size ☊
They didn't have the jacket in my size. ☊ size ☊
The hats are made in three sizes: small, medium and large. ☊ size ☊
I need a bigger/smaller size. ☊ size ☊
What size do you take? ☊ size ☊
Try this one for size (= to see if it is the correct size). ☊ size ☊
The glass can be cut to size (= cut to the exact measurements) for you. ☊ size ☊
an area the size of (= the same size as) Wales ☊ size ☊
The facilities are excellent for a town that size. ☊ size ☊
The kitchen is a good size (= not small). ☊ size ☊
It's similar in size to a tomato. ☊ size ☊
You should have seen the size of their house! ☊ size ☊
Thanks to her skilful handling of the affair, the problem was averted. ☊ skilful ☊
a shortage of skilled labour (= people who have had training in a skill) ☊ skilled ☊
Remove the skins by soaking the tomatoes in hot water. ☊ skin ☊
The skins are removed and laid out to dry. ☊ skin ☊
She only sleeps for four hours a night. ☊ sleep ☊
I didn't get much sleep last night. ☊ sleep ☊
The ship sliced the water. ☊ slice ☊
You can slide the front seats forward if necessary. ☊ slide ☊
She slipped out of the house before the others were awake. ☊ slip ☊
The town is built on a slope. ☊ slope ☊
His handwriting slopes backwards. ☊ slope ☊
slow in doing sth: His poetry was slow in achieving recognition. ☊ slow ☊
The country is experiencing slow but steady economic growth. ☊ slow ☊
Everything had been planned down to the smallest detail. ☊ small ☊
smell like sth: What does the perfume smell like? ☊ smell ☊
smell sth: He said he could smell gas when he entered the room. ☊ smell ☊
smell (that)...: I could smell that something was burning. ☊ smell ☊
cigarette smoke ☊ smoke ☊
Are you coming outside for a smoke? ☊ smoke ☊
How many cigarettes do you smoke a day? ☊ smoke ☊
Do you mind if I smoke? ☊ smoke ☊
Do you smoke? ☊ smoke ☊
I've never smoked. ☊ smoke ☊
You're too young to smoke. ☊ smoke ☊
He smokes like a chimney (= a lot). ☊ smoke ☊
smoking factory chimneys ☊ smoke ☊
the smoking remains of burnt-out cars ☊ smoke ☊
No Smoking (= for example, on a notice) ☊ smoking ☊
Would you like smoking or non-smoking? (= for example, in a restaurant) ☊ smoking ☊
Smoking is not allowed in this theatre. ☊ smoking ☊
He's trying to give up smoking. ☊ smoking ☊
The water was as smooth as glass. ☊ smooth ☊
The interview went smoothly. ☊ smoothly ☊
The rescue was carried out smoothly and efficiently. ☊ smoothly ☊
The procession snaked its way through narrow streets. ☊ snake ☊
20 cm of snow were expected today. ☊ snow ☊
It wasn't so good as last time. ☊ so ☊
Nothing more was heard from him so that we began to wonder if he was dead. ☊ so ☊
So after shouting and screaming for an hour she walked out in tears. ☊ so ☊
You've been smoking again.' 'So?' ☊ so ☊
So, what have you been doing today? ☊ so ☊
soap and water ☊ soap ☊
a busy social life ☊ social ☊
Social events and training days are arranged for all the staff. ☊ social ☊
This type of behaviour is no longer socially acceptable. ☊ socially ☊
a socially disadvantaged family (= one that is poor and from a low social class) ☊ socially ☊
a dress made from the finest, softest silk ☊ soft ☊
The room was softly lit by a lamp. ☊ softly ☊
This provided a solid foundation for their marriage. ☊ solid ☊
They were drilling through solid rock. ☊ solid ☊
The stores are packed solid (= very full and crowded) at this time of year. ☊ solid ☊
Attempts are being made to solve the problem of waste disposal. ☊ solve ☊
She won a competition in some newspaper or other. ☊ some ☊
Somehow or other I must get a new job. ☊ somehow ☊
The story is told through song and dance. ☊ song ☊
Their voices were raised in song. ☊ song ☊
How soon can you get here? ☊ soon ☊
His feet were sore after the walk. ☊ sore ☊
I'm really busy—can you sort it? ☊ sort ☊
She heard the sound of footsteps outside. ☊ sound ☊
They bought a villa in the South of France. ☊ south ☊
Houses are less expensive in the North than in the South (= of England). ☊ south ☊
The room has been furnished and decorated to give a feeling of space. ☊ space ☊
Are there any tickets going spare (= are there any available, not being used by sb else)? ☊ spare ☊
to get the spare out of the boot/trunk ☊ spare ☊
to speak in public ☊ speak ☊
Professor Wilson was invited to speak about the results of his research. ☊ speak ☊
He has a number of speaking engagements this week. ☊ speak ☊
He can't speak because of a throat infection. ☊ 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 ☊
The Society has an interesting talk by a visiting speaker every month. ☊ speaker ☊
This type of wood needs special treatment. ☊ special ☊
These teachers need special training. ☊ special ☊
The ring was specially made for her. ☊ specially ☊
a specially designed diet plan ☊ specially ☊
'I'd like your help tomorrow.' 'Can you be more specific (= tell me exactly what you want)?' ☊ specific ☊
The money was collected for a specific purpose. ☊ specific ☊
I specifically told you not to go near the water! ☊ specifically ☊
liquid vitamins specifically designed for children ☊ specifically ☊
The newspaper, or more specifically, the editor, was taken to court for publishing the photographs. ☊ specifically ☊
This expression is used mainly in speech, not in writing. ☊ speech ☊
The car was gathering speed. ☊ speed ☊
This course is designed so that students can progress at their own speed. ☊ speed ☊
Her childhood was spent in Italy. ☊ spend ☊
spend sth in doing sth: Most of her life was spent in caring for others. ☊ spend ☊
We placed our bets and the croupier spun the roulette wheel. ☊ spin ☊
She spun on her heel and walked out. ☊ spin ☊
to be in high/low spirits ☊ spirit ☊
In spite of his age, he still leads an active life. ☊ in spite of sth ☊
English became the official language for business in spite of the fact that the population was largely Chinese. ☊ in spite of sth ☊
Her dress had split along the seam. ☊ split ☊
a debate that has split the country down the middle ☊ split ☊
split sth between sb/sth: His time is split between the London and Paris offices. ☊ split ☊
The day was split up into 6 one-hour sessions. ☊ split sth up ☊
spoiled ballot papers (= not valid because not correctly marked) ☊ spoil ☊
team/water sports ☊ sport ☊
His jacket was covered with spots of mud. ☊ spot ☊
The baby's whole body was covered in small red spots. ☊ spot ☊
A cloud of fine spray came up from the waterfall. ☊ spray ☊
a can of insect spray (= used to kill insects) ☊ spray ☊
Use a spray to apply the weedkiller. ☊ spray ☊
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 ☊
Water began to spread across the floor. ☊ spread ☊
spread sth: Using too much water could spread the stain. ☊ spread ☊
Seeds and pollen are spread by the wind. ☊ spread ☊
We have 10 000 members spread all over the country. ☊ spread ☊
Papers had been spread out on the desk. ☊ spread ☊
spring water ☊ spring ☊
He was born in the spring of 1944. ☊ spring ☊
Everyone sprang to their feet (= stood up suddenly) when the principal walked in. ☊ spring ☊
First break the chocolate into squares. ☊ square ☊
The floor was tiled in squares of grey and white marble. ☊ square ☊
squeeze sth out of/from sth: to squeeze the juice from a lemon ☊ squeeze ☊
She felt as if every drop of emotion had been squeezed from her. ☊ squeeze ☊
squeeze sth (out): He took off his wet clothes and squeezed the water out. ☊ squeeze ☊
freshly squeezed orange juice ☊ squeeze ☊
squeeze sth + adj.: Soak the cloth in warm water and then squeeze it dry. ☊ squeeze ☊
to squeeze a tube of toothpaste ☊ squeeze ☊
a squeeze of lemon juice ☊ squeeze ☊
The situation in the country has remained relatively stable for a few months now. ☊ stable ☊
The horse was led back to its stable. ☊ stable ☊
a staff restaurant/meeting ☊ staff ☊
They marched off stage to the sound of trumpets. ☊ stage ☊
The pay increase will be introduced in stages (= not all at once). ☊ stage ☊
We can take the argument one stage further. ☊ stage ☊
People tend to work hard at this stage of life. ☊ stage ☊
stamp A (with B): The box was stamped with the maker's name. ☊ stamp ☊
The maker's name was stamped in gold on the box. ☊ stamp ☊
He stood for parliament (= tried to get elected as an MP). ☊ stand ☊
She stood unsuccessfully as a candidate in the local elections. ☊ stand ☊
His heart won't stand the strain much longer. ☊ stand ☊
Modern plastics can stand very high and very low temperatures. ☊ stand ☊
stand sb/sth: I can't stand his brother. ☊ stand ☊
stand doing sth: She couldn't stand being kept waiting. ☊ stand ☊
stand sb/sth doing sth: I can't stand people interrupting all the time. ☊ stand ☊
to stand on your head/hands (= to be upside down, balancing on your head/hands) ☊ stand ☊
How can you stand by and see him accused of something he didn't do? ☊ stand by ☊
He failed to reach the required standard, and did not qualify for the race. ☊ standard ☊
Who sets the standard for water quality? ☊ standard ☊
A standard letter was sent to all candidates. ☊ standard ☊
It is standard practice to search visitors as they enter the building. ☊ standard ☊
The best models receive star treatment. ☊ star ☊
No one has yet been chosen for the starring role (= the main part). ☊ star ☊
start sth (as sth): He started life as a teacher before turning to journalism. ☊ start ☊
You're always trying to start an argument. ☊ start ☊
start by doing sth: Let's start by reviewing what we did last week. ☊ start ☊
When the band started out, they couldn't afford much equipment. ☊ start out ☊
The discussion started off mildly enough. ☊ start off ☊
They worked hard to give their children a good start in life. ☊ start ☊
The meeting got off to a good/bad start (= started well/badly). ☊ start ☊
She's moving abroad to make a fresh start (= to begin a new life). ☊ start ☊
matters/affairs of state ☊ state ☊
people who are financially dependent on the state ☊ state ☊
a state-owned company ☊ state ☊
They wish to limit the power of the State. ☊ state ☊
the Baltic States ☊ state ☊
European Union member states ☊ state ☊
anxieties about the state of the country's economy ☊ state ☊
state police/troopers ☊ state ☊
families dependent on state benefits (= in Britain, money given by the government to people who are poor) ☊ state ☊
state secrets (= information that could be harmful to a country if it were discovered by an enemy) ☊ state ☊
state sth: He has already stated his intention to run for election. ☊ state ☊
The facts are clearly stated in the report. ☊ state ☊
state how, what, etc...: State clearly how many tickets you require. ☊ 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 ☊
The police asked me to make a statement (= a written account of facts concerning a crime, used in court if legal action follows). ☊ statement ☊
They were granted refugee status. ☊ status ☊
Women are only asking to be given equal status with men. ☊ status ☊
She achieved celebrity status overnight. ☊ status ☊
'Do you want a drink?' 'No, thanks, I can't stay.' ☊ stay ☊
I can stay a few minutes longer. ☊ stay ☊
I can't stay awake any longer. ☊ stay ☊
Stay tuned (= used to ask people to continue listening to or watching a particular programme on the radio or television). ☊ stay ☊
Inflation stayed below 4% last month. ☊ stay ☊
She did not want to stay in nursing all her life. ☊ stay ☊
I wish you'd stay out of my business! ☊ stay out of sth ☊
The castle receives a steady stream of visitors. ☊ steady ☊
He held the boat steady as she got in. ☊ steady ☊
Steam rose from the boiling kettle. ☊ steam ☊
the introduction of steam in the 18th century ☊ steam ☊
steam power ☊ steam ☊
the steam age ☊ steam ☊
The frame is made of steel. ☊ steel ☊
The bridge is reinforced with huge steel girders. ☊ steel ☊
A short flight of steps led up to the door. ☊ step ☊
This was a first step towards a united Europe. ☊ step ☊
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 ☊
The new drug is a major step forward in the treatment of the disease. ☊ step ☊
Closing the factory would be a retrograde step. ☊ step ☊
Having completed the first stage, you can move on to step 2. ☊ step ☊
I'd like to take this idea a step further. ☊ step ☊
This was a big step up (= to a better position) in his career. ☊ step ☊
I'll explain it to you step by step. ☊ step ☊
a step-by-step guide to building your own home ☊ step ☊
It's only a few steps further. ☊ step ☊
He turned around and retraced his steps (= went back the way he had come). ☊ step ☊
She moved a step closer to me. ☊ step ☊
a baby's first steps ☊ step ☊
He took a step towards the door. ☊ step ☊
We heard steps outside. ☊ step ☊
The branch was sticking up out of the water. ☊ stick up ☊
a stick of dynamite ☊ stick ☊
I wrote to them last month and I'm still waiting for a reply. ☊ still ☊
still water ☊ still ☊
The kids found it hard to stay still. ☊ still ☊
Can't you sit still? ☊ still ☊
We stayed in a village where time has stood still (= life has not changed for many years). ☊ still ☊
sting sth: Tears stung her eyes. ☊ sting ☊
She felt the sting of tears in her eyes. ☊ sting ☊
Stir the paint before you use it. ☊ stir ☊
stir sth into sth: The vegetables are stirred into the rice while it is hot. ☊ stir ☊
stir sth in: Stir in the milk until the sauce thickens. ☊ stir ☊
She's built up a good stock of teaching materials over the years. ☊ stock ☊
a country's housing stock (= all the houses available for living in) ☊ stock ☊
Most of the houses are built of stone. ☊ stone ☊
These words are carved on the stone beside his grave. ☊ stone ☊
Can you stop the printer once it's started? ☊ stop ☊
There's no stopping us now (= nothing can prevent us from achieving what we want to achieve). ☊ stop ☊
When is this fighting going to stop? ☊ stop ☊
The referee was forced to stop the game because of heavy snow. ☊ stop ☊
Can't you just stop? ☊ stop ☊
Ann stopped in front of the house. ☊ stop ☊
Work has temporarily come to a stop while the funding is reviewed. ☊ stop ☊
He hoped the electronic equipment was safely stored away. ☊ store ☊
Thousands of pieces of data are stored in a computer's memory. ☊ store ☊
It was many years before the full story was made public. ☊ story ☊
He told us the story of his life. ☊ story ☊
She put a pan of water on the stove. ☊ stove ☊
The ground here cannot take the strain of a large building. ☊ strain ☊
Their marriage is under great strain at the moment. ☊ strain ☊
You will learn to cope with the stresses and strains of public life. ☊ strain ☊
There are strains in the relationship between the two countries. ☊ strain ☊
That's strange—the front door's open. ☊ strange ☊
the government's economic strategy ☊ strategy ☊
strategy for doing sth: to develop a strategy for dealing with unemployment ☊ strategy ☊
strategy to do sth: It's all part of an overall strategy to gain promotion. ☊ strategy ☊
marketing strategy ☊ strategy ☊
military strategy ☊ strategy ☊
defence strategies ☊ strategy ☊
We waded across a shallow stream. ☊ stream ☊
He blew out a stream of cigar smoke. ☊ stream ☊
He is used to being recognized in the street. ☊ street ☊
It was time to take the political struggle onto the streets (= by protesting in large groups in the streets of a city). ☊ street ☊
The feeling I get from the street is that we have a good chance of winning this election. ☊ street ☊
Opinion on the street was divided. ☊ street ☊
If it had been left to me I would have put him out on the street long ago. ☊ (out) on the streets/street ☊
a country that is streets ahead in the control of environmental pollution ☊ streets ahead (of sb/sth) ☊
Beth is streets ahead of all the other students in her year. ☊ streets ahead (of sb/sth) ☊
the strengths and weaknesses of an argument ☊ strength ☊
This view has recently gathered strength (= become stronger or more widely held). ☊ strength ☊
Political power depends upon economic strength. ☊ strength ☊
The rally was intended to be a show of strength by the socialists. ☊ strength ☊
In 'strategic' the stress falls on the second syllable ☊ stress ☊
She failed to withstand the stresses and strains of public life. ☊ stress ☊
stress that...: I must stress that everything I've told you is strictly confidential. ☊ stress ☊
it is stressed that...: It must be stressed that this disease is very rare. ☊ stress ☊
stretch sth: The exercises are designed to stretch and tone your leg muscles. ☊ stretch ☊
stretch sth + adj.: Make sure that the rope is stretched tight. ☊ stretch ☊
There are strict guidelines on how the work is to be carried out. ☊ strict ☊
She was brought up very strictly. ☊ strictly ☊
The industry is strictly regulated. ☊ strictly ☊
Smoking is strictly forbidden. ☊ strictly ☊
Who struck the first blow (= started the fight)? ☊ strike ☊
an air strike ☊ strike ☊
They decided to launch a pre-emptive strike. ☊ strike ☊
the train drivers' strike ☊ strike ☊
a strike by teachers ☊ strike ☊
an unofficial/a one-day strike ☊ strike ☊
The student union has called for a rent strike (= a refusal to pay rent as a protest). ☊ strike ☊
In striking contrast to their brothers, the girls were both intelligent and charming. ☊ striking ☊
He wrapped the package in brown paper and tied it with string. ☊ string ☊
The key is hanging on a string by the door. ☊ string ☊
After the guests had gone, I stripped all the beds (= removed all the sheets in order to wash them). ☊ strip ☊
strip B of A: Deer had stripped the tree of its bark. ☊ strip ☊
strip down to sth: She stripped down to her underwear. ☊ strip ☊
strip (sth) off: We stripped off and ran down to the water. ☊ strip ☊
strip sb (to sth): He stood there stripped to the waist (= he had no clothes on the upper part of his body). ☊ strip ☊
The islands are separated by a narrow strip of water. ☊ strip ☊
a strong marriage ☊ strong ☊
There was a strong police presence at the demonstration. ☊ strong ☊
There's a strong possibility that we'll lose the game. ☊ strong ☊
You have a strong case for getting your job back. ☊ strong ☊
a strong drug ☊ strong ☊
a strongly worded protest ☊ strongly ☊
struggle (for sth): a country struggling for independence ☊ struggle ☊
life as a struggling artist (= one who is very poor) ☊ struggle ☊
She struggled for 10 years to achieve success as an actress. ☊ struggle ☊
struggle (with sb/sth): Lisa struggled with her conscience before talking to the police. ☊ struggle ☊
I struggled and screamed for help. ☊ struggle ☊
a power/leadership struggle ☊ struggle ☊
struggle (with sb) (for/against sth): a struggle for independence ☊ struggle ☊
Three teams are locked in a struggle for this year's title. ☊ struggle ☊
struggle (with sb) (to do sth): He is engaged in a bitter struggle with his rival to get control of the company. ☊ struggle ☊
struggle (between A and B): the struggle between good and evil ☊ struggle ☊
She will not give up her children without a struggle. ☊ struggle ☊
There were no signs of a struggle at the murder scene. ☊ struggle ☊
After a short struggle, I managed to get the knife away from him. ☊ struggle ☊
It was a real struggle to be ready on time. ☊ struggle ☊
They face an uphill struggle to get to the finals of the competition. ☊ struggle ☊
an overseas student ☊ student ☊
a student grant/loan (= money that is given/lent to students to pay for their studies) ☊ student ☊
a studio audience (= one in a studio, that can be seen or heard as a programme is broadcast) ☊ studio ☊
These proposals deserve careful study. ☊ study ☊
study sth: We will study the report carefully before making a decision. ☊ study ☊
study (sth) under...: a composer who studied under Nadia Boulanger (= was taught by Nadia Boulanger) ☊ study ☊
study to do/be sth: Nina is studying to be an architect. ☊ study ☊
The chairs were covered in some sort of plastic stuff. ☊ stuff ☊
It was stupid of you to get involved. ☊ stupid ☊
a parody written in the style of Molière ☊ style ☊
The palace was rebuilt in the same style. ☊ style ☊
The hotel has been redecorated but it's lost a lot of its style. ☊ style ☊
an unpleasant subject of conversation ☊ subject ☊
How did we get onto the subject of marriage? ☊ subject ☊
He was brought on as (a) substitute after half-time. ☊ substitute ☊
substitute A for B: Margarine can be substituted for butter in this recipe. ☊ substitute ☊
substitute B with/by A: Butter can be substituted with margarine in this recipe. ☊ substitute ☊
substitute sb/sth: Beckham was substituted in the second half after a knee injury (= somebody else played instead of Beckham in the second half). ☊ substitute ☊
Can you find someone to substitute for you at the meeting? ☊ substitute ☊
succeed in doing sth: He succeeded in getting a place at art school. ☊ succeed ☊
I tried to discuss it with her but only succeeded in making her angry (= I failed and did the opposite of what I intended). ☊ succeed ☊
success (in sth): They didn't have much success in life. ☊ success ☊
She was surprised by the book's success (= that it had sold a lot of copies). ☊ success ☊
successful (in sth/in doing sth): They were successful in winning the contract. ☊ successful ☊
They had been invited to a Hindu wedding and were not sure what happened on such occasions. ☊ such ☊
She longed to find somebody who understood her problems, and in him she thought she had found such a person. ☊ such ☊
Accountants were boring. Such (= that) was her opinion before meeting Ian! ☊ such ☊
Such advice as he was given (= it was not very much) has proved almost worthless. ☊ such ☊
The knot was fastened in such a way that it was impossible to undo. ☊ such ☊
to suck the juice from an orange ☊ suck ☊
The party suffered a humiliating defeat in the general election. ☊ suffer ☊
This war has caused widespread human suffering. ☊ suffering ☊
This juice contains no added sugar. ☊ sugar ☊
it is suggested that...: It has been suggested that bright children take their exams early. ☊ suggest ☊
The stage lighting was used to suggest a beach scene. ☊ suggest ☊
Can I make a suggestion? ☊ suggestion ☊
Huge sums have been invested in this project. ☊ sum ☊
The sun was just setting. ☊ sun ☊
This room gets the sun in the mornings. ☊ sun ☊
The water supply is unsafe. ☊ supply ☊
supply sth to sb/sth: Foreign governments supplied arms to the rebels. ☊ supply ☊
supply sb/sth with sth: Foreign governments supplied the rebels with arms. ☊ supply ☊
This one power station keeps half the country supplied with electricity. ☊ supply ☊
The witness's story was not supported by the evidence. ☊ support ☊
a platform supported by concrete pillars ☊ support ☊
She walked carefully down the stairs, supported by her grandson. ☊ support ☊
Mark has two children to support from his first marriage. ☊ support ☊
The atmosphere of Mars could not support life. ☊ support ☊
These measures are strongly supported by environmental groups. ☊ support ☊
If you raise it at the meeting, I'll support you. ☊ support ☊
Can I rely on your support (= will you vote for me) in the election? ☊ support ☊
suppose sb/sth to be/have sth: This combination of qualities is generally supposed to be extremely rare. ☊ suppose ☊
I suppose all the tickets have been sold now, have they? ☊ suppose ☊
suppose (that)...: Suppose flights are fully booked on that day—which other day could we go? ☊ suppose ☊
'Can I borrow the car?' 'I suppose so ' (= Yes, but I'm not happy about it). ☊ suppose ☊
suppose (that)...: I don't suppose (that) I could have a look at your newspaper, could I? ☊ suppose ☊
I thought we were supposed to be paid today. ☊ be supposed to do/be sth ☊
The engine doesn't sound like it's supposed to. ☊ be supposed to do/be sth ☊
You were supposed to be here an hour ago! ☊ be supposed to do/be sth ☊
How was I supposed to know you were waiting for me? ☊ be supposed to do/be sth ☊
I haven't seen it myself, but it's supposed to be a great movie. ☊ be supposed to do/be sth ☊
You're sure to get lost if you don't keep to the path. ☊ sure ☊
They scored another goal and made sure of victory. ☊ make sure (of sth/that...) ☊
It's surely only a matter of time before he is found, isn't it? ☊ surely ☊
These plants float on the surface of the water. ☊ surface ☊
a surprise attack ☊ surprise ☊
Life's full of surprises. ☊ surprise ☊
She looked up in surprise. ☊ surprise ☊
Imagine our surprise when he walked into the room! ☊ surprise ☊
The decision has been greeted with surprise. ☊ surprise ☊
They expressed surprise at the outcome. ☊ surprise ☊
I'm surprised at you, behaving like that in front of the kids. ☊ surprised ☊
Not surprisingly on such a hot day, the beach was crowded. ☊ surprisingly ☊
She knew surprisingly little about her sister's life. ☊ surprisingly ☊
As a child I was surrounded by love and kindness. ☊ surround ☊
surround sth/sb with sth: The lake is surrounded with/by trees. ☊ surround ☊
The buildings have been designed to blend in with their surroundings. ☊ surroundings ☊
A recent survey showed 75% of those questioned were in favour of the plan. ☊ survey ☊
The survey revealed that... ☊ survey ☊
to conduct/carry out a survey ☊ survey ☊
an aerial survey (= made by taking photographs from an aircraft) ☊ survey ☊
He surveyed himself in the mirror before going out. ☊ survey ☊
We surveyed 500 smokers and found that over three quarters would like to give up. ☊ survey ☊
87% of the 1 000 companies surveyed employ part-time staff. ☊ survey ☊
Don't worry, it's only a scratch—you'll survive. ☊ survive ☊
survive from sth: Some strange customs have survived from earlier times. ☊ survive ☊
survive as sth: He survived as party leader until his second election defeat. ☊ survive ☊
survive sth: The company managed to survive the crisis. ☊ survive ☊
Suspecting nothing, he walked right into the trap. ☊ suspect ☊
it is suspected that...: It was suspected that the drugs had been brought into the country by boat. ☊ suspect ☊
The drug is suspected of causing over 200 deaths. ☊ suspect ☊
My suspicions were confirmed when police raided the property. ☊ suspicion ☊
Their offer was greeted with some suspicion. ☊ suspicion ☊
Water from shallow wells should be regarded with suspicion, as it may be contaminated. ☊ suspicion ☊
She swallowed hard and told him the bad news. ☊ swallow ☊
swallow (sth): Always chew food well before swallowing it. ☊ swallow ☊
swallow sth + adj.: The pills should be swallowed whole. ☊ swallow ☊
swear (that)...: She swore (that) she'd never seen him before. ☊ swear ☊
swear (on sth): Witnesses were required to swear on the Bible. ☊ swear ☊
swear that...: Are you willing to stand up in court and swear that you don't recognize him? ☊ swear ☊
Chimneys should be swept regularly. ☊ sweep ☊
sweep sth + adj.: The showroom had been emptied and swept clean. ☊ sweep ☊
a heated swimming pool ☊ swimming pool ☊
swing from sth: A set of keys swung from her belt. ☊ swing ☊
That was in the days before electricity was available at the flick of a switch. ☊ switch ☊
switch sth (over) (from sth) (to sth): The meeting has been switched to next week. ☊ switch ☊
Mandela became a symbol of the anti-apartheid struggle. ☊ symbol ☊
A list of symbols used on the map is given in the index. ☊ symbol ☊
I wish he'd show me a little more sympathy. ☊ sympathy ☊
You have to wait until the drugs have passed out of your system. ☊ system ☊
a table of contents (= a list of the main points or information in a book, usually at the front of the book) ☊ table ☊
Take two tablets with water before meals. ☊ tablet ☊
to take a step/walk/stroll ☊ take ☊
No decision will be taken on the matter until next week. ☊ take ☊
She was accused of taking bribes. ☊ take ☊
The store took (= sold goods worth) $100 000 last week. ☊ take ☊
I find his attitude a little hard to take. ☊ take ☊
These threats are not to be taken lightly. ☊ take ☊
I wish you'd take me seriously. ☊ take ☊
She took it in the spirit in which it was intended. ☊ take ☊
Are these seats taken? ☊ take ☊
The doctor has given me some medicine to take for my cough. ☊ take ☊
He started taking drugs (= illegal drugs) at college. ☊ take ☊
The state has taken control of the company. ☊ take ☊
The sign must be taken down. ☊ take ☊
My name had been taken off the list. ☊ take ☊
take sth from sth: The scientists are taking water samples from the river. ☊ take ☊
take sth out of sth: Part of her article is taken straight (= copied) out of my book. ☊ take ☊
take sb to do sth: The boys were taken to see their grandparents most weekends. ☊ take ☊
He believes he has the skills to take the club forward. ☊ take ☊
We'll take the matter forward at our next meeting (= discuss it further). ☊ take ☊
When he saw me coming he took off in the opposite direction. ☊ take off ☊
I was given some pills to take away the pain. ☊ take sth away ☊
CBS Records was taken over by Sony. ☊ take sth over ☊
The two sides in the dispute say they are ready to talk. ☊ talk ☊
I don't know what you're talking about (= used to say that you did not do sth that sb has accused you of). ☊ talk ☊
She gave a talk on her visit to China. ☊ talk ☊
talk (between A and B) (on/over sth): Talks between management and workers broke down over the issue of holiday pay. ☊ talk ☊
High-level talks on arms limitation will reopen next month. ☊ talk ☊
A further round of talks will be needed if the dispute is to be resolved. ☊ talk ☊
Union representatives walked out of emergency talks aimed at reaching a pay settlement. ☊ talk ☊
We need to have a serious talk about money matters. ☊ talk ☊
a hot water tank ☊ tank ☊
the hot/cold tap (= the tap that hot/cold water comes out of) ☊ tap ☊
Turn the tap on/off. ☊ tap ☊
Don't leave the tap running. ☊ tap ☊
the sound of a dripping tap ☊ tap ☊
I put my head under the tap and let the cool water run over me. ☊ tap ☊
attainment targets ☊ target ☊
Set yourself targets that you can reasonably hope to achieve. ☊ target ☊
to meet/achieve a target ☊ target ☊
It's a prime target (= an obvious target) for terrorist attacks. ☊ target ☊
a daunting/an impossible/a formidable/an unenviable, etc. task ☊ task ☊
taste (for sth): That trip gave me a taste for foreign travel. ☊ taste ☊
The room was furnished with taste. ☊ taste ☊
profits before/after tax ☊ tax ☊
Income tax will be deducted by your employer. ☊ tax ☊
tax on sth: a tax on cigarettes ☊ tax ☊
Any interest payments are taxed as part of your income. ☊ tax ☊
He taught for several years before becoming a writer. ☊ teach ☊
How much teaching do you actually do? ☊ teaching ☊
a team event (= one played by groups of people rather than individual players) ☊ team ☊
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 ☊
A tear rolled down his face. ☊ tear ☊
She left the room in tears (= crying). ☊ tear ☊
As he listened to the music, his eyes filled with tears. ☊ tear ☊
Their story will move you to tears (= make you cry). ☊ tear ☊
They reduced her to tears (= made her cry, especially by being cruel or unkind). ☊ tear ☊
Ann wiped a tear from her eye. ☊ tear ☊
The memory brought a tear to her eye (= made her cry). ☊ tear ☊
Most of the audience was on the verge of tears. ☊ tear ☊
Desperately she fought back the tears (= tried not to cry). ☊ tear ☊
to shed tears of happiness ☊ tear ☊
tears of pain, joy, etc. ☊ tear ☊
The tears welled up in his eyes. ☊ tear ☊
technical drawing (= especially taught as a school subject) ☊ technical ☊
Her technique has improved a lot over the past season. ☊ technique ☊
tell sb/yourself to do sth: He was told to sit down and wait. ☊ tell ☊
Did you get told off? ☊ tell sb off (for sth/for doing sth) ☊
international/racial/political tensions ☊ tension ☊
The incident has further increased tension between the two countries. ☊ tension ☊
Food will be served in the hospitality tent (= for example at an outdoor show). ☊ tent ☊
'Register' is the term commonly used to describe different levels of formality in language. ☊ term ☊
to be in terrible pain ☊ terrible ☊
Tests have shown high levels of pollutants in the water. ☊ test ☊
test sth on sb/sth: Our beauty products are not tested on animals. ☊ test ☊
test sth for sth: The water is regularly tested for purity. ☊ test ☊
test sb (on sth): Children are tested on core subjects at ages 7, 11 and 14. ☊ test ☊
test (sth): We test your English before deciding which class to put you in. ☊ test ☊
That incident changed their lives. ☊ that ☊
Have you forgotten about that money I lent you last week? ☊ that ☊
That's it for now, but if I get any news I'll let you know. ☊ that's it ☊
It's possible (that) he has not received the letter. ☊ that ☊
It was the best day of my life. ☊ the ☊
You get paid by the hour. ☊ the ☊
If anyone comes in before I get back, ask them to wait. ☊ them ☊
The stories are all variations on the theme of unhappy marriage. ☊ theme ☊
Life was harder then because neither of us had a job. ☊ then ☊
I've been invited too, so I'll see you then. ☊ then ☊
Call again next week. They should have reached a decision by then. ☊ then ☊
First cook the onions, then add the mushrooms. ☊ then ☊
We lived in France and then Italy before coming back to England. ☊ then ☊
The debate is centred around two conflicting theories. ☊ theory ☊
I have this theory that most people prefer being at work to being at home. ☊ theory ☊
It's there, right in front of you! ☊ there ☊
Hello, is Bob there please? (= used when calling sb on the phone) ☊ there ☊
There you are—that'll be £3.80, please. ☊ there you are ☊
There is still much to discuss. We shall, therefore, return to this item at our next meeting. ☊ therefore ☊
They cut my water off. ☊ they ☊
Everything was covered with a thick layer of dust. ☊ thick ☊
Cook for about 10 minutes, depending on the thickness of the steaks. ☊ thickness ☊
The sauce was thin and tasteless. ☊ thin ☊
Think things over before you decide. ☊ thing ☊
All things considered (= considering all the difficulties or problems), she's done very well. ☊ thing ☊
Just think how nice it would be to see them again. ☊ think ☊
Are animals able to think? ☊ think ☊
Let me think (= give me time before I answer). ☊ think ☊
think so: 'Will we make it in time?' 'I think so.' ☊ think ☊
think sb/sth + adj.: I think it highly unlikely that I'll get the job. ☊ think ☊
sb/sth is thought to be sb/sth: He's thought to be one of the richest men in Europe. ☊ think ☊
She is thought of as a possible director. ☊ think of sb/sth as sb/sth ☊
Digging is thirsty work (= makes you thirsty). ☊ thirsty ☊
How long have you been living in this country? ☊ this ☊
The boy was afraid and the dog had sensed this. ☊ this ☊
The police carried out a thorough investigation. ☊ thorough ☊
He was determined to be thorough in his research. ☊ thorough ☊
Wash the fruit thoroughly before use. ☊ thoroughly ☊
The work had not been done very thoroughly. ☊ thoroughly ☊
He received death threats from right-wing groups. ☊ threat ☊
Drugs pose a major threat to our society. ☊ threat ☊
threaten sth: The threatened strike has been called off. ☊ threaten ☊
threaten to do sth: The hijackers threatened to kill one passenger every hour if their demands were not met. ☊ threaten ☊
The bill had a difficult passage through Parliament. ☊ through ☊
You can only achieve success through hard work. ☊ through ☊
It was through him (= as a result of his help) that I got the job. ☊ through ☊
Put the coffee in the filter and let the water run through. ☊ through ☊
Our team is through to (= has reached) the semi-finals. ☊ through ☊
Ask to be put through to me personally. ☊ through ☊
The house was painted white throughout. ☊ throughout ☊
throw sth + adv./prep.: The boat was thrown onto the rocks. ☊ throw ☊
They had a competition to see who could throw the furthest. ☊ throw ☊
That old chair should be thrown away. ☊ throw sth away ☊
I like everything to be neat and tidy. ☊ tidy ☊
I tidied up the report before handing it in. ☊ tidy sth up ☊
She tied the newspapers in a bundle. ☊ tie ☊
He had to tie her hands together. ☊ tie ☊
They tied him to a chair with cable. ☊ tie ☊
Shall I tie the package or tape it? ☊ tie ☊
I tie back my hair when I'm cooking. ☊ tie ☊
She tied a label on to the suitcase. ☊ tie ☊
to tie a ribbon ☊ tie ☊
I tied a knot in the rope. ☊ tie ☊
We tied the boat up. ☊ tie up, tie sth up ☊
to tie up a garbage bag ☊ tie up, tie sth up ☊
Although he was raised as a Roman Catholic, he has cut his ties with the Church. ☊ tie ☊
The rope was stretched tight. ☊ tight ☊
He failed his driving test three times. ☊ time ☊
The movie is set at the time of the Russian Revolution. ☊ time ☊
By the time you get there the meeting will be over. ☊ time ☊
Sport is no longer so important in the school timetable (= all the subjects that are taught at schools). ☊ timetable ☊
The government has set out its timetable for the peace talks. ☊ timetable ☊
Americans were always welcome because they tended to tip heavily. ☊ tip ☊
The seat tips forward to allow passengers into the back. ☊ tip ☊
She tipped the dirty water down the drain. ☊ tip ☊
That walk has tired me out. ☊ tire sb/yourself out ☊
Pace yourself or you'll tire yourself out in the first half of the race. ☊ tire sb/yourself out ☊
a front tire ☊ tire ☊
His poems were published under the title of 'Love and Reason'. ☊ title ☊
Her childhood was spent travelling from place to place. ☊ to ☊
The vegetables were cooked to perfection. ☊ to ☊
The letter reduced her to tears (= made her cry). ☊ to ☊
It's five to ten (= five minutes before ten o'clock). ☊ to ☊
Attach this rope to the front of the car. ☊ to ☊
He couldn't get close enough to see. ☊ to ☊
The house was said to be haunted. ☊ to ☊
I stubbed my toe on the step. ☊ toe ☊
Get all the ingredients together before you start cooking. ☊ together ☊
After the meeting the two sides in the dispute were no closer together. ☊ together ☊
I want it done by tomorrow. ☊ tomorrow ☊
Tomorrow will be fine and dry according to the weather forecast. ☊ tomorrow ☊
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 ☊
Can I come too? ☊ too ☊
I'm just going out—I won't be too long. ☊ too ☊
The hotel has been refurbished to the tune of a million dollars. ☊ to the tune of sth ☊
The radio was tuned (in) to the BBC World Service. ☊ tune ☊
His speech was tuned to what the audience wanted to hear. ☊ tune ☊
The orchestra was tuning up as we entered the hall. ☊ tune up, tune sth up ☊
He's a lawyer turned politician (= he used to be a lawyer but is now a politician). ☊ turn ☊
Turn the sweater inside out before you wash it. ☊ turn ☊
I can't get the screw to turn. ☊ turn ☊
Could you turn the TV up? ☊ turn sth up ☊
turn to be/have sth: The job turned out to be harder than we thought. ☊ turn out ☊
Our dream holiday turned into a nightmare. ☊ turn (from sth) into sth ☊
They've turned off the water while they repair a burst pipe. ☊ turn sth off ☊
Please turn the television off before you go to bed. ☊ turn sth off ☊
She's a highly paid TV presenter. ☊ TV ☊
They approached a twist in the path. ☊ twist ☊
The story has taken another twist. ☊ twist ☊
The disappearance of a vital witness added a new twist to the case. ☊ 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 ☊
It is the first car of its type to have this design feature. ☊ type ☊
type sth (out/in/up): This letter will need to be typed (out) again. ☊ type ☊
Has that report been typed up yet? ☊ type ☊
On a typical day, we receive about 50 letters. ☊ typical ☊
a front tyre ☊ tyre ☊
This race will be the ultimate test of your skill. ☊ ultimate ☊
Such behaviour is totally unacceptable in a civilized society. ☊ unacceptable ☊
The brochure is full of unconscious humour. ☊ unconscious ☊
The thoughts rushed into my mind uncontrolled. ☊ uncontrolled ☊
uncontrolled dumping of toxic wastes ☊ uncontrolled ☊
The boat lay under several feet of water. ☊ under ☊
Nobody under 18 is allowed to buy alcohol. ☊ under ☊
The country is now under martial law. ☊ under ☊
The coinage was reformed under Elizabeth I (= when she was queen). ☊ under ☊
Under its new conductor, the orchestra has established an international reputation. ☊ under ☊
Six suspects are being held under the Prevention of Terrorism Act. ☊ under ☊
Is the television still under guarantee? ☊ under ☊
The hotel is still under construction. ☊ under ☊
The matter is under investigation. ☊ under ☊
I'm under no illusions about what hard work this will be. ☊ under ☊
toxic waste buried deep underground ☊ underground ☊
understand what, how, etc...: They understand what I have been through. ☊ understand ☊
The existence of God is beyond human understanding (= humans cannot know whether God exists or not). ☊ understanding ☊
We are looking for a better understanding between the two nations. ☊ understanding ☊
underwater creatures ☊ underwater ☊
an underwater camera ☊ underwater ☊
Take a deep breath and see how long you can stay underwater. ☊ underwater ☊
a programme to get the long-term unemployed back to work ☊ the unemployed ☊
Police officers must be prepared for the unexpected. ☊ the unexpected ☊
Not unexpectedly, most local business depends on tourism. ☊ unexpectedly ☊
They had been given an unfair advantage. ☊ unfair ☊
unfair dismissal (= a situation in which sb is illegally dismissed from their job) ☊ unfair ☊
measures to prevent unfair competition between member countries ☊ unfair ☊
Life seems so unfair sometimes. ☊ unfair ☊
It was unfortunate that he couldn't speak English. ☊ unfortunate ☊
Unfortunately, I won't be able to attend the meeting. ☊ unfortunately ☊
Unfortunately for him, the police had been informed and were waiting outside. ☊ unfortunately ☊
It won't be finished for a few weeks. Unfortunately! ☊ unfortunately ☊
Growth has not been uniform across the country. ☊ uniform ☊
The preview offers a unique opportunity to see the show without the crowds. ☊ unique ☊
a fitted kitchen with white units ☊ unit ☊
The cell is the unit of which all living organisms are composed. ☊ unit ☊
Nationalist parties united to oppose the government's plans. ☊ unite ☊
unite (sb/sth): A special bond unites our two countries. ☊ unite ☊
The two countries united in 1887. ☊ unite ☊
efforts to build a united Europe ☊ united ☊
a degree from the university of life ☊ the university of life ☊
a species of insect previously unknown to science ☊ unknown ☊
The man's identity remains unknown. ☊ unknown ☊
The author is virtually unknown outside Poland. ☊ unknown ☊
The disease is as yet unknown in Europe (= there have been no cases there). ☊ unknown ☊
You won't get paid for time off unless you have a doctor's note. ☊ unless ☊
Have a cup of tea—unless you'd prefer a cold drink? ☊ unless ☊
unlikely (that...): It's most (= very) unlikely that she'll arrive before seven. ☊ unlikely ☊
By some unlucky chance, her name was left off the list. ☊ unlucky ☊
Thirteen is often considered an unlucky number. ☊ unlucky ☊
They were found guilty of causing unnecessary suffering to animals. ☊ unnecessary ☊
The minerals in the water made it unpleasant to drink. ☊ unpleasant ☊
His efforts to get a job proved unsuccessful. ☊ unsuccessful ☊
They were unsuccessful in meeting their objectives for the year. ☊ unsuccessful ☊
The country was drawn unwillingly into the war. ☊ unwillingly ☊
I could tell something was up by the looks on their faces. ☊ up ☊
The boat bobbed up and down on the water. ☊ up and down ☊
She was pacing up and down in front of her desk. ☊ up and down ☊
It's not up to you to tell me how to do my job. ☊ be up to sb ☊
The police turned the whole house upside down looking for clues. ☊ turn sth upside down ☊
His sudden death turned her world upside down. ☊ turn sth upside down ☊
The painting looks like it's upside down to me. ☊ upside down ☊
The cat belongs to the people who live upstairs. ☊ upstairs ☊
A flight of steps led upwards to the front door. ☊ upwards ☊
urban life ☊ urban ☊
urge that...: The report urged that all children be taught to swim. ☊ urge ☊
They've called an urgent meeting for this evening. ☊ urgent ☊
They were able to achieve a settlement without using military force. ☊ use ☊
The oven looked as if it had never been used. ☊ use ☊
I have some information you may be able to use (= to get an advantage from). ☊ use ☊
The blue files are used for storing old invoices. ☊ use ☊
use sth as sth: The building is currently being used as a warehouse. ☊ use ☊
A ban was imposed on the use of chemical weapons. ☊ use ☊
The software is designed for use in schools. ☊ use ☊
The chapel was built in the 12th century and is still in use today. ☊ use ☊
Some products can be recycled at the end of their useful life. ☊ useful ☊
The quality ranged from acceptable to worse than useless. ☊ useless ☊
The winner will receive a prize to the value of £1 000. ☊ value ☊
to be good/excellent value (= worth the money it costs) ☊ value ☊
to be bad/poor value (= not worth the money it costs) ☊ value ☊
The property has been valued at over $2 million. ☊ value ☊
Currency exchange rates are always subject to variation. ☊ variation ☊
regional/seasonal variation (= depending on the region or time of year) ☊ variation ☊
He led a full and varied life. ☊ varied ☊
This tool can be used in a variety of ways. ☊ variety ☊
I was impressed by the variety of dishes on offer. ☊ variety ☊
New techniques were introduced with varying degrees of success. ☊ vary ☊
They ventured nervously into the water. ☊ venture ☊
He's never ventured abroad in his life. ☊ venture ☊
The new building has been very much admired. ☊ very ☊
At last he had his very own car (= belonging to him and to nobody else). ☊ very ☊
She was the innocent victim of an arson attack. ☊ victim ☊
The movie will be released on video in June. ☊ video ☊
The lake soon came into view. ☊ view ☊
There was nobody in view. ☊ view ☊
He has an optimistic view of life. ☊ view ☊
view (about/on sth): His views on the subject were well known. ☊ view ☊
The eclipse should only be viewed through a special lens. ☊ view ☊
view (sb/sth as sth): When the car was first built, the design was viewed as highly original. ☊ view ☊
The whole village was invited to the party. ☊ village ☊
Students were involved in violent clashes with the police. ☊ violent ☊
He met with a violent death (= he was murdered, killed in a fight, etc.). ☊ violent ☊
Children should not be allowed to watch violent movies (= that show a lot of violence). ☊ violent ☊
Virtually all students will be exempt from the tax. ☊ virtually ☊
The red squirrel has become virtually extinct in most of the country. ☊ virtually ☊
The virus in the software was programmed to corrupt the hard disk. ☊ virus ☊
Most stars are not visible to the naked eye. ☊ visible ☊
He had a vision of a world in which there would be no wars. ☊ vision ☊
This is an area rarely visited by Europeans. ☊ visit ☊
visit sth: The lake is also visited by seals in the summer. ☊ visit ☊
Is this a social visit, or is it business? ☊ visit ☊
He was suffering from flu and had lost his voice (= could not speak). ☊ voice ☊
Wait until the dough doubles in volume before kneading it again. ☊ volume ☊
New roads are being built to cope with the increased volume of traffic. ☊ volume ☊
The motion was passed by 6 votes to 3. ☊ vote ☊
The Green candidate won over 3 000 of the 14 000 votes cast. ☊ vote ☊
The issue was put to the vote. ☊ vote ☊
She obtained 40% of the vote. ☊ vote ☊
the student vote ☊ vote ☊
In Britain and the US, people get the vote at 18. ☊ vote ☊
How did you vote at the last election? ☊ vote ☊
vote sth: We voted Democrat in the last election. ☊ vote ☊
vote to do sth: Parliament voted to set up an independent inquiry into the matter. ☊ vote ☊
He was voted most promising new director. ☊ vote ☊
Wages are paid on Fridays. ☊ wage ☊
Tax and insurance are deducted from your wages. ☊ wage ☊
wage sth against/on sb/sth: He alleged that a press campaign was being waged against him. ☊ wage ☊
The workmen were stripped to the waist (= wearing no clothes on the top half of their bodies). ☊ waist ☊
I'll wait outside until the meeting's over. ☊ wait ☊
wait for sb/sth to do sth: We're waiting for the rain to stop before we go out. ☊ wait ☊
I've got some calls to make but they can wait until tomorrow. ☊ wait ☊
Can you wait a second while I make a call? ☊ wait a minute/moment/second ☊
Waiter, could you bring me some water? ☊ waiter ☊
The door opened and Jo walked in. ☊ walk ☊
They hinted that they would walk out of the peace talks. ☊ walk out (of sth) ☊
She just walked up to the desk and asked to see the manager. ☊ walk up (to sb/sth) ☊
wander sth: The child was found wandering the streets alone. ☊ wander ☊
want doing sth: The plants want watering daily. ☊ want ☊
want to be/have sth: The plants want to be watered daily. ☊ want ☊
I want it (to be) done as quickly as possible. ☊ want ☊
the threat of (a) nuclear war ☊ war ☊
the war between England and Scotland ☊ war ☊
England's war with/against Scotland ☊ war ☊
More troops are being despatched to the war zone. ☊ war ☊
the class war ☊ war ☊
a trade war ☊ war ☊
We seem to be winning the war against crime. ☊ war ☊
The speaker was given a warm welcome/reception. ☊ warm ☊
Her comments were greeted with warm applause. ☊ warm ☊
Wash the blouse in warm soapy water. ☊ warm ☊
Wait for the warmer weather before putting the plants in the garden. ☊ warm ☊
She felt the warmth of his arms around her. ☊ warmth ☊
If you're thinking of getting a dog, be warned—they take a lot of time and money. ☊ warn ☊
warn (sb) that...: She was warned that if she did it again she would lose her job. ☊ warn ☊
warn sb what, how, etc...: I had been warned what to expect. ☊ warn ☊
They were warned not to climb the mountain in such bad weather. ☊ warn ☊
to give sb fair/advance/adequate warning of sth ☊ warning ☊
Wash the fruit thoroughly before eating. ☊ wash ☊
wash sth/sb + adj.: The beach had been washed clean by the tide. ☊ wash ☊
I washed and changed before going out. ☊ wash ☊
Wash that mud off your boots before you come in. ☊ wash sth off (sth) ☊
We got straight down to business without wasting time on small talk. ☊ waste ☊
These meetings are a complete waste of time. ☊ waste ☊
Waste water is pumped from the factory into a nearby river. ☊ waste ☊
The car was found on a piece of waste ground. ☊ waste ☊
The cashiers were asked to watch out for forged banknotes. ☊ watch out for sb/sth ☊
a glass of water ☊ water ☊
drinking water ☊ water ☊
water pollution ☊ water ☊
clean/dirty water ☊ water ☊
water shortages ☊ water ☊
There is hot and cold running water in all the bedrooms. ☊ water ☊
The water (= the supply of water) was turned off for several hours each day during the drought. ☊ water ☊
We walked down to the water's edge. ☊ water ☊
She fell into the water. ☊ water ☊
shallow/deep water ☊ water ☊
In the lagoon the water was calm. ☊ water ☊
the grey waters of the River Clyde ☊ water ☊
This species is found in coastal waters around the Indian Ocean. ☊ water ☊
She dived under the water. ☊ water ☊
The leaves floated on the water. ☊ water ☊
He disappeared under the water. ☊ water ☊
I could see my reflection in the water. ☊ water ☊
There has been a new wave of bombings since the peace talks broke down. ☊ wave ☊
wave sth (about/around): A man in the water was shouting and waving his arms around frantically. ☊ wave ☊
It's been quite a day, one way and another (= for several reasons). ☊ way ☊
Look both ways (= look left and right) before crossing the road. ☊ way ☊
He was showing off, as is the way with adolescent boys. ☊ way ☊
Infectious diseases can be acquired in several ways. ☊ way ☊
I generally get what I want one way or another (= by some means). ☊ way ☊
I think it should go on the other way round. ☊ the other way round ☊
The letter should be on its way to you. ☊ on your/the/its way ☊
She finished the race way ahead of the other runners. ☊ way ☊
I must be going home; it's way past my bedtime. ☊ way ☊
The price is way above what we can afford. ☊ way ☊
His personal wealth is estimated at around $100 million. ☊ wealth ☊
Good education often depends on wealth. ☊ wealth ☊
He was charged with carrying an offensive weapon. ☊ weapon ☊
wear sth + adj.: The stones have been worn smooth by the constant flow of water. ☊ wear ☊
The water had worn a channel in the rock. ☊ wear ☊
The steps had been worn away by the feet of thousands of pilgrims. ☊ wear away, wear sth away ☊
The effects of the drug will soon wear off. ☊ wear off ☊
The novelty of married life was beginning to wear off. ☊ wear off ☊
'Are you going to the beach tomorrow?' 'It depends on the weather.' ☊ weather ☊
Have you been invited to their wedding? ☊ wedding ☊
a week ago today (= seven days ago) ☊ week ☊
I will be away for a couple of weeks. ☊ week ☊
They live in town during the week and go to the country for the weekend. ☊ week ☊
weekly meetings ☊ weekly ☊
She weighed the stone in her hand (= estimated how heavy it was by holding it). ☊ weigh ☊
Bananas are sold by weight. ☊ weight ☊
He's put on/gained weight (= become heavier and fatter) since he gave up smoking. ☊ weight ☊
Don't put any weight on that ankle for at least a week. ☊ weight ☊
In general, the changes they had made were to be welcomed. ☊ welcome ☊
Children are always welcome at the hotel. ☊ welcome ☊
I had the feeling we were not welcome at the meeting. ☊ welcome ☊
They're welcome to stay here as long as they like. ☊ welcome ☊
You're welcome to use the pool. ☊ welcome ☊
The winners were given an enthusiastic welcome when they arrived home. ☊ welcome ☊
to receive a hero's welcome ☊ welcome ☊
The conference was very well organized. ☊ well ☊
His campaign was not going well. ☊ well ☊
These animals make very good pets if treated well (= with kindness). ☊ well ☊
She took it very well (= did not react too badly), all things considered. ☊ well ☊
Add the lemon juice and mix well. ☊ well ☊
The surface must be well prepared before you start to paint. ☊ well ☊
a well-loved tale ☊ well ☊
Well, it can't be helped. ☊ well ☊
'We lost.' 'Oh, well. Better luck next time.' ☊ well ☊
'Mummy!' 'What?' 'I'm thirsty.' ☊ what? ☊
When (= in what circumstances) would such a solution be possible? ☊ when ☊
'I've got a new job.' 'Since when?' ☊ when ☊
How can they expect to learn anything when they never listen? ☊ when ☊
It's one of the few countries where people drive on the left. ☊ where ☊
It remains to be seen whether or not this idea can be put into practice. ☊ whether ☊
You are entitled to a free gift whether you accept our offer of insurance or not. ☊ whether ☊
Which of the applicants has got the job? ☊ which ☊
It was a crisis for which she was totally unprepared. ☊ which ☊
His best movie, which won several awards, was about the life of Gandhi. ☊ which ☊
The twins are so alike I can't tell which is which. ☊ which is which ☊
shoes mended while you wait ☊ while ☊
He scored the winning goal just seconds before the final whistle. ☊ whistle ☊
the pure white of the newly painted walls ☊ white ☊
And then Mary, who we had been talking about earlier, walked in. ☊ who ☊
The whole country (= all the people in it) mourned her death. ☊ whole ☊
The effects will last for the whole of his life. ☊ whole ☊
The festival will be great for our city and for the country as a whole. ☊ as a whole ☊
It's the house whose door is painted red. ☊ whose ☊
Isobel, whose brother he was, had heard the joke before. ☊ whose ☊
Her music appeals to a wide audience. ☊ wide ☊
The incident has received wide coverage in the press. ☊ wide ☊
The idea is now widely accepted. ☊ widely ☊
Her books are widely read (= a lot of people read them). ☊ widely ☊
He's an educated, widely-read man (= he has read a lot of books). ☊ widely ☊
The term is widely used in everyday speech. ☊ widely ☊
wild accusations ☊ wild ☊
The story had been wildly exaggerated. ☊ wildly ☊
You'll be in time if you hurry. ☊ will ☊
By next year all the money will have been spent. ☊ will ☊
You'll water the plants while I'm away, won't you? ☊ will ☊
Will you be quiet! ☊ will ☊
If it's made of wood it will float. ☊ will ☊
The meeting turned out to be a clash of wills. ☊ will ☊
She always wants to impose her will on other people (= to get what she wants). ☊ will ☊
I was forced to sign the agreement against my will. ☊ against your will ☊
Unemployment can be defined as the number of people who are willing and able to work, but who can not find jobs. ☊ willing ☊
Success in studying depends on a willingness to learn. ☊ willingness ☊
win against sb/sth: France won by six goals to two against Denmark. ☊ win ☊
win sth: to win an election/a game/a war, etc. ☊ win ☊
She loves to win an argument. ☊ win ☊
win sth: Britain won five gold medals. ☊ win ☊
He won £3 000 in the lottery. ☊ win ☊
win sth from sb: The Conservatives won the seat from Labour in the last election. ☊ win ☊
They are trying to win support for their proposals. ☊ win ☊
She won the admiration of many people in her battle against cancer. ☊ win ☊
The winners of the competition will be announced next month. ☊ winner ☊
There are no winners in a divorce (= everyone suffers). ☊ winner ☊
Increasing numbers of retired people are wintering abroad. ☊ winter ☊
The box was fastened with a rusty wire. ☊ wire ☊
wish (that)...: I wish I were taller. ☊ wish ☊
I wish I was taller. ☊ wish ☊
I wish I hadn't eaten so much. ☊ wish ☊
I wish you wouldn't leave your clothes all over the floor. ☊ wish ☊
He sat by the phone, wishing it would ring. ☊ wish ☊
wish sb/sth/yourself + adv./prep.: She wished herself a million miles away. ☊ wish ☊
wish to do sth: This course is designed for people wishing to update their computer skills. ☊ wish ☊
I don't wish (= I don't mean) to be rude, but could you be a little quieter? ☊ wish ☊
If you wish really hard, maybe you'll get what you want. ☊ wish ☊
It's no use wishing for the impossible. ☊ wish ☊
wish (to do sth): She expressed a wish to be alone. ☊ wish ☊
He had no wish to start a fight. ☊ wish ☊
His dearest wish (= what he wants most of all) is to see his grandchildren again. ☊ wish ☊
wish for sth: I can understand her wish for secrecy. ☊ wish ☊
wish that...: It was her dying wish that I should have it. ☊ wish ☊
I'm sure that you will get your wish. ☊ wish ☊
Throw some money in the fountain and make a wish. ☊ wish ☊
The genie granted him three wishes. ☊ wish ☊
It is treated with acid before being analysed. ☊ with ☊
at war with a neighbouring country ☊ with ☊
I had an argument with my boss. ☊ with ☊
It's much easier compared with last time. ☊ with ☊
The keys are with reception. ☊ with ☊
Government troops were forced to withdraw. ☊ withdraw ☊
withdraw sth from sth: The drug was withdrawn from sale after a number of people suffered serious side effects. ☊ withdraw ☊
He was forced to withdraw from the competition because of injury. ☊ withdraw ☊
withdraw sb/sth (from sth): The horse had been withdrawn from the race. ☊ withdraw ☊
The newspaper withdrew the allegations the next day. ☊ withdraw ☊
You should receive a reply within seven days. ☊ within ☊
The ambulance arrived within minutes of the call being made. ☊ within ☊
Two elections were held within the space of a year. ☊ within ☊
Is it within walking distance? ☊ within ☊
That question is not within the scope of this talk. ☊ within ☊
He finds it hard to live within his income (= without spending more than he earns). ☊ within ☊
Without wanting to criticize, I think you could have done better. (= used before you make a critical comment) ☊ without ☊
without sb doing sth: The party was organized without her knowing anything about it. ☊ without ☊
All the furniture was made of wood. ☊ wood ☊
furniture made of a variety of different woods ☊ wood ☊
The pills the doctor gave me aren't working. ☊ work ☊
work for sth: She dedicated her life to working for peace. ☊ work ☊
work to do sth: The committee is working to get the prisoners freed. ☊ work ☊
I couldn't work out where the music was coming from. ☊ work sth out ☊
She earned her grades through sheer hard work. ☊ work ☊
The art collection was his life's work. ☊ work ☊
She had been out of work (= without a job) for a year. ☊ work ☊
It is difficult to find work in the present economic climate. ☊ work ☊
before/after work (= in the morning/evening each day) ☊ work ☊
Conflict between employers and workers intensified and the number of strikes rose. ☊ worker ☊
talks between workers and management ☊ worker ☊
He's too young to understand the ways of the world. ☊ world ☊
The eyes of the world are on the President. ☊ world ☊
When his wife died, his entire world was turned upside down. ☊ world ☊
They had little contact with the outside world (= people and places that were not part of their normal life). ☊ world ☊
French is spoken in many parts of the world. ☊ world ☊
He's the world's highest paid entertainer. ☊ world ☊
a meeting of world leaders ☊ world ☊
worry sb/yourself (about sb/sth): What worries me is how I am going to get another job. ☊ worry ☊
The news of his release from prison added further to her worries. ☊ worry ☊
The rooms were awful and the food was worse. ☊ worse ☊
worse than sth: The interview was much worse than he had expected. ☊ worse ☊
The crisis was getting worse and worse. ☊ worse ☊
Never mind—it could be worse (= although the situation is bad, it is not as bad as it might have been). ☊ worse ☊
The increase in taxes means that we'll be £30 a month worse off than before. ☊ be worse off (than sb/sth) ☊
She worships the ground he walks on. ☊ worship ☊
He was voted the worst dressed celebrity. ☊ worst ☊
It's worth making an appointment before you go. ☊ worth ☊
The trip was expensive but it was worth every penny. ☊ worth ☊
She asked if I would help. ☊ would ☊
She burned the letters so that her husband would never read them. ☊ would ☊
I wish you'd be quiet for a minute. ☊ would ☊
I'd be only too glad to help. ☊ would ☊
I'd say he was about fifty. ☊ would ☊
After a serious argument, it can take some time for the wounds to heal. ☊ wound ☊
wrap A (up) in B: Wrap the meat in foil before you cook it. ☊ wrap ☊
shrink wrapping (= plastic designed to shrink around objects so that it fits them tightly) ☊ wrapping ☊
The doctor wrote her a prescription for more antibiotics. ☊ write ☊
Who was 'The Grapes of Wrath' written by? ☊ write ☊
No decision has been made at the time of writing. ☊ write ☊
In some countries children don't start learning to read and write until they are six. ☊ write ☊
The 'b' had been wrongly written as a 'd'. ☊ write ☊
Write down the address before you forget it. ☊ write sth down ☊
All telephone reservations must be confirmed in writing. ☊ in writing ☊
You must get it in writing. ☊ in writing ☊
I got all the answers wrong. ☊ wrong ☊
The relationship started to go wrong when they moved abroad. ☊ go wrong ☊
She was wrongly accused of stealing. ☊ wrongly ☊
The sentence had been wrongly translated. ☊ wrongly ☊
Rightly or wrongly, they felt they should have been better informed (= I do not know whether they were right to feel this way). ☊ wrongly ☊
The children were playing in the yard at the front of the school. ☊ yard ☊
Elections take place every year. ☊ year ☊
She gave up teaching three years ago. ☊ year ☊
in the first year of their marriage ☊ year ☊
the pre-war/war/post-war years (= the period before/during/after the war) ☊ year ☊
a bright yellow waterproof jacket ☊ yellow ☊
'I've never met her before.' 'Yes, you have.' ☊ yes ☊
'Dad, can I borrow the car?' 'Yes, but be careful.' ☊ yes ☊
Mrs Smith has just won £2 million—yes!—£2 million! ☊ yes ☊
What happened at yesterday's meeting? ☊ yesterday ☊
I didn't receive a letter from him yet. ☊ yet ☊
Prices were cut yet again (= once more, after many other times). ☊ yet ☊
an as yet unpublished report ☊ as yet ☊
You learn a language better if you visit the country where it is spoken. ☊ you ☊
a young country ☊ young ☊
In Japan you are taught great respect for your elders. ☊ your ☊
The fight was started by a gang of youths. ☊ youth ☊
the nation's youth ☊ youth ☊
It was ten degrees below zero last night (= −10°C). ☊ zero ☊
a pedestrian zone (= where vehicles may not go) ☊ zone ☊
postal charges to countries in zone 2 ☊ zone ☊