khả năng năng lực 
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I hope that he continues to study German. ☊ 
Tôi hy vọng là anh ấy tiếp tục học tiếng Đức. ☊ Verbs 3 The journalist does not want the child to continue writing. ☊ Nhà báo không muốn đứa trẻ tiếp tục viết. ☊ Verbs 3 continue ☊ tiếp tục ☊ Verbs 3 education ☊ sự giáo dục ☊ Education The man will educate the child. ☊ Người đàn ông sẽ giáo dục đứa trẻ. ☊ Education educate ☊ giáo dục ☊ Education I want to know your purposes. ☊ Tôi muốn biết những mục đích của các bạn. ☊ Abstract Objects 1 purpose ☊ mục đích ☊ Abstract Objects 1 I need to overcome my disadvantages. ☊ Tôi cần khắc phục những bất lợi của mình. ☊ Verbs 4 overcome ☊ khắc phục ☊ Verbs 4 They want to develop university education. ☊ Họ muốn phát triển giáo dục đại học. ☊ Politics The children need to be educated. ☊ Những đứa trẻ cần được giáo dục. ☊ Politics educate ☊ giáo dục ☊ Politics The leaders are playing rugby. ☊ Các nhà lãnh đạo đang chơi bóng bầu dục. ☊ Sports rugby ☊ bóng bầu dục ☊ Sports What is the purpose of life? ☊ Mục đích của cuộc sống là gì? ☊ Abstract Objects 2 Sorry, but we cannot continue to sustain life on Earth ☊ Xin lỗi nhưng chúng tôi không thể tiếp tục duy trì sự sống trên Trái Đất. ☊ Verbs 5 Our traditional custom ☊ Phong tục truyền thống củachúng tôi ☊ History custom ☊ Phong tục ☊ History Education is the most powerful weapon that we can use to change the world. ☊ Giáo dục là vũ khí mạnh nhất mà chúng ta có thể sử dụng để thay đổi thế giới. ☊ Military I feel happy when I wear this military uniform. ☊ Tôi cảm thấy hạnh phúc khi mặc bộ quân phục này. ☊ Military That is their son in an uniform. ☊ Đó là con trai của họ trong một bộ quân phục. ☊ Military This is the uniform of the special force. ☊ Đây là quân phục của lực lượng đặc biệt. ☊ Military military uniform ☊ quân phục ☊ Military Our commander is ambushed in the bathroom. ☊ Chỉ huy của chúng tôi bị phục kích trong phòng tắm. ☊ Military Their force prepares to ambush the enemy. ☊ Lực lượng của họ chuẩn bị phục kích kẻ thù. ☊ Military ambush ☊ phục kích ☊ Military hell on Earth ☊ Địa ngục trên Trái Đất. ☊ Paranormality I do not want to go to hell. ☊ Tôi không muốn đi đến địa ngục. ☊ Paranormality Do heaven and hell exist? ☊ Thiên đường và địa ngục có tồn tại không? ☊ Paranormality hell ☊ Địa ngục ☊ Paranormality This is the education we need. ☊ Đây là nền giáo dục chúng tôi cần. ☊ Classifier 3.1 like: ục → →
Deutschland ☊ Nước Đức ☊ 
德国 ☊ Déguó jetzt ☊ bây giờ, lúc này, hiện tại ☊ 现在 ☊ xiànzài glücklich ☊ may mắn, hạnh phúc ☊ 幸运的 ☊ xìngyùn de aufstehen ☊ thức dậy ☊ 起床 ☊ qǐchuáng aufwachen ☊ thức dậy, trưởng thành ☊ 醒来 ☊ xǐnglái aufstehen ☊ thức dậy ☊ 站起 ☊ zhànqǐlái beenden ☊ kết thúc ☊ 结束 ☊ jiéshù fit bleiben ☊ giữ sức khỏe ☊ 保持精力 ☊ bǎochí jīnglì feiern ☊ tố chức ăn mừng, làm lễ, tổ chức lễ kỷ niệm ☊ 庆祝 ☊ qìngzhù genießen ☊ thưởng thức ☊ 享受 ☊ xiǎngshòu wirklich ☊ thực sự ☊ 真的 ☊ zhēn de wünschen ☊ chúc, mong muốn ☊ 希望 ☊ xīwàng echt ☊ thực sự, xác thực, chân chính ☊ 真正的 ☊ zhēnzhèng de jemals ☊ một lúc nào đó ☊ 每一次 ☊ měiyícì einchecken ☊ làm thủ tục sân bay ☊ 检票 ☊ jiǎnpiào eigentlich ☊ thực ra ☊ 本来的 ☊ běnlái de eigentlich ☊ thực sự ☊ 本来的 ☊ běnlái de deutsch ☊ tiếng Đức ☊ 德国的 ☊ Déguó de sofort ☊ ngay lập tức ☊ 立刻 ☊ lìkè verärgert ☊ tức giận ☊ 生气的 ☊ shēngqì de ernst ☊ nghiêm túc ☊ 严肃的 ☊ yánsù de eigentlich ☊ thực ra ☊ 本来 ☊ běn lái eigentlich ☊ thực sự ☊ 本来 ☊ běn lái restaurieren ☊ phục hồi, tái tạo lại ☊ 修复 ☊ xiū fù wütend ☊ bực bội ☊ 愤怒的 ☊ fèn nù de energisch ☊ tích cực ☊ 坚决地 ☊ jiān jué de sich anstrengen ☊ ráng hết sức, cố gắng ☊ 努力 ☊ nǔ lì in der Zwischenzeit ☊ trong lúc đó ☊ 在这段时间里 ☊ zài zhè duàn shí jiān lǐ wach ☊ thức ☊ 醒着 ☊ xǐng zhe veranstalten ☊ tổ chức ☊ 举行 ☊ jǔ xíng gültig ☊ hiệu lực ☊ 有效 ☊ yǒu xiào präzise ☊ súc tích, rõ ràng ☊ 精确的 ☊ jīng què de kompliziert ☊ phức tạp ☊ 复杂的 ☊ fù zá de brutal ☊ bạo lực ☊ 野蛮 ☊ yě mán offiziell ☊ chính thức ☊ 官方的 ☊ guān fāng de direkt ☊ trực tiếp ☊ 直接的 ☊ zhí jiē de positiv ☊ tích cực ☊ 积极的 ☊ jī jí de negativ ☊ tiêu cực ☊ 消极的 ☊ xiāo jí de insofern ☊ ở mức độ như vậy ☊ 由此 ☊ yóu cǐ Wirkung zeigen ☊ có hiệu lực, có kết quả ☊ 起作用 ☊ qǐ zuò yòng neidisch ☊ ghen tức ☊ 嫉妒的 ☊ jì dù de gewaltig ☊ kịch liệt, bạo lực ☊ 暴力的 ☊ bào lì de enthaltsam ☊ có chừng mức, Điều độ ☊ 有节制的 ☊ yǒu jié zhì de sich bemühen ☊ cố gắng, nỗ lực ☊ 努力 ☊ nǔ lì erobern ☊ chinh phục ☊ 征服 ☊ zhēng fú unmittelbar ☊ trực tiếp, thẳng ☊ 直接的 ☊ zhí jiē de tatsächlich ☊ thực tế ☊ 事实上 ☊ shì shí shàng zum Geburtstag gratulieren ☊ chúc mừng sinh nhật ☊ 祝贺生日 ☊ zhù hè shēng rì Ostern ☊ lễ phục sinh ☊ 复活节 ☊ fù huó jié wirkungsvoll ☊ có kết quả, có hiệu lực ☊ 有效的 ☊ yǒu xiào de jemanden bedienen ☊ phục vụ ai ☊ 为某人服务 ☊ wèi mǒu rén fú wù amtlich ☊ chính thức ☊ 官方的 ☊ guān fāng de etwas genießen ☊ thưởng thức cái gì ☊ 享受某事 ☊ xiǎng shòu mǒu shì überzeugen ☊ thuyết phục ☊ 说服 ☊ shuō fú komisch ☊ kỳ cục ☊ 奇怪的 ☊ qí guài de talentiert ☊ có năng lực ☊ 有天赋的 ☊ yǒu tiān fù de jemanden überzeugen ☊ thuyết phục ai đó ☊ 说服某人 ☊ shuìfú mǒurén eine überzeugende Darstellung ☊ một cách trình bày thuyết phục ☊ 一个有说服力的陈述 ☊ yī gè yǒu shuìfúlì de chénshù schluchzen ☊ khóc nấc nghẹn, khóc nức nở ☊ 抽泣， 啜泣 ☊ chōuqì, chuòqì misstrauisch ☊ thiếu tin tưởng, ngờ vực ☊ 不信任的 ☊ bú xìnrèn de inkompetent sein ☊ thiếu năng lực ☊ 不称职 ☊ bú chèngzhí nach etwas streben ☊ theo đuổi mục đích nào đó ☊ 追求某事 ☊ zhuīqiú mǒushì bescheinigen ☊ chứng nhận, chứng thực ☊ 出具证明 ☊ chūjù zhèngmíng beurkunden ☊ chứng thực ☊ 用文件证明 ☊ yòng wénjiàn zhèngmíng jemanden abschieben ☊ trục xuất ai đó ☊ 遣送某人 ☊ qiǎnsòng mǒurén jemanden herausfordern ☊ thách thức ai đó ☊ 挑战某人 ☊ tiǎozhàn mǒurén jemanden herausfordern ☊ thách đấu, xúi giục ai đó ☊ 挑战某人 ☊ tiǎozhàn mǒurén glühen ☊ rực sáng ☊ 灼热 ☊ zhuórè intuitiv, gefühlsmäßig ☊ theo trực giác ☊ 直觉的 ☊ zhíjúe de ultraviolett ☊ tia tử ngoại, tia cực tím ☊ 紫外线的 ☊ zǐwàixiàn de sich online registrieren ☊ đăng kí trực tuyến ☊ 在线注册, 网上注册 ☊ zàixiàn zhùcè, wǎngshàng zhùcè baggern ☊ đào, xúc ☊ 挖土 ☊ wātǔ eine Wand durchbrechen ☊ đục tường ☊ 打通一面墙 ☊ dǎtōng yī miàn qiáng jemanden zu etwas anstiften ☊ xúi giục ai làm gì đó ☊ 教唆某人做某事 ☊ jiāosuō mǒurén zuò mǒushì vermodern, verfaulen ☊ thối, mục ☊ 腐烂 ☊ fǔlàn verfault ☊ thối, mục ☊ 腐烂的 ☊ fǔlàn de abgelaufene Lebensmittel ☊ thực phẩm hết hạn ☊ 过期食品 ☊ guòqī shípǐn vier Zylinder (Motor) ☊ bốn trục lăng (động cơ) ☊ 四气缸 (发动机) ☊ sì qìgāng (fādòngjī) schaufeln ☊ xúc bằng xẻng ☊ 铲 ☊ chǎn jemanden herausfordern ☊ thách thức ai đó ☊ 挑战某人 ☊ tiǎozhàn mǒurén jemanden herausfordern ☊ thách đấu, xúi giục ai đó ☊ 挑战某人 ☊ tiǎozhàn mǒurén einen Rekord brechen ☊ phá kỉ lục ☊ 打破一个纪录 ☊ dǎpò yī gè jìlù kichern ☊ cười khúc khích ☊ 咯咯地笑 ☊ gēgē de xiào übermäßig ☊ quá mức ☊ 过度的 ☊ guòdù de den Mantel zuknöpfen ☊ cài cúc áo choàng ☊ 扣上大衣 ☊ kòushàng dàyī renovieren ☊ làm mới lại, phục hồi, sửa chữa ☊ 装修 ☊ zhuāngxiū live ☊ trực tiếp ☊ 现场 ☊ xiànchǎng resistent ☊ có sức đề kháng ☊ 有抵抗力的 ☊ yǒu dǐkànglì de lebhaft ☊ đầy sức sống ☊ 有生气的 ☊ yǒu shēngqì de jemanden demütigen ☊ xỉ nhục, hạ thấp ai đó ☊ 侮辱某人 ☊ wūrǔ mǒurén obszön ☊ khiếm nhã, thô tục ☊ 淫秽的 ☊ yínhuì de erziehen ☊ giáo dục, dạy dỗ ☊ 培育 ☊ péiyù jemanden ärgern ☊ chọc tức ai đó ☊ 使某人生气 ☊ shǐ mǒurén shēngqì gefühlvoll ☊ đầy xúc cảm ☊ 情感丰富的 ☊ qínggǎn fēngfù de segnen ☊ ban phúc, phù hộ ☊ 为 ... 祈福 ☊ wèi ... qǐfú Australien ☊ Úc, Australia ☊ 澳大利亚 ☊ Àodàlìyà abdanken ☊ từ chức ☊ 退位 ☊ tuìwèi vertreiben ☊ trục xuất ☊ 驱逐 ☊ qūzhú schänden ☊ xúc phạm, làm nhục, cưỡng đoạt ☊ 玷污 ☊ diànwū demütigen ☊ sỉ nhục ☊ 侮辱 ☊ wǔrǔ jemanden vertreiben ☊ trục xuất ai đó ☊ 驱赶某人 ☊ qūgǎn mǒurén Deutschland ☊ Nước Đức ☊ ☊ jetzt ☊ bây giờ, lúc này, hiện tại ☊ ☊ die Nachricht ☊ tin tức ☊ ☊ glücklich ☊ may mắn, hạnh phúc ☊ ☊ die Mauer ☊ bức tường ☊ ☊ das Bauwerk ☊ công trình kiến trúc ☊ ☊ aufstehen ☊ thức dậy ☊ ☊ aufwachen ☊ thức dậy, trưởng thành ☊ ☊ beenden ☊ kết thúc ☊ ☊ die Speisekarte ☊ thực đơn ☊ ☊ das Menü ☊ bảng thực đơn ☊ ☊ fit bleiben ☊ giữ sức khỏe ☊ ☊ feiern ☊ tố chức ăn mừng, làm lễ, tổ chức lễ kỷ niệm ☊ ☊ das Würstchen ☊ xúc xích ☊ ☊ genießen ☊ thưởng thức ☊ ☊ wirklich ☊ thực sự ☊ ☊ das Wohnheim ☊ khu tập thế, ký túc xá ☊ ☊ wünschen ☊ chúc, mong muốn ☊ ☊ das Porträt ☊ bức chân dung ☊ ☊ echt ☊ thực sự, xác thực, chân chính ☊ ☊ jemals ☊ một lúc nào đó ☊ ☊ der Brief ☊ bức thư ☊ ☊ das Foto ☊ bức ảnh ☊ ☊ einchecken ☊ làm thủ tục sân bay ☊ ☊ eigentlich ☊ thực ra ☊ ☊ der BH ☊ áo nịt ngực, áo lót nữ ☊ ☊ der Schmuck ☊ đồ trang sức ☊ ☊ deutsch ☊ tiếng Đức ☊ ☊ sofort ☊ ngay lập tức ☊ ☊ das Praktikum ☊ thực tập ☊ ☊ verärgert ☊ tức giận ☊ ☊ der Ärger ☊ sự tức giận ☊ ☊ das Ende ☊ kết thúc ☊ ☊ der Service ☊ sự phục vụ ☊ ☊ die Sportnachrichten ☊ tin tức thế thao ☊ ☊ ernst ☊ nghiêm túc ☊ ☊ das Formular ☊ thủ tục ☊ ☊ eigentlich ☊ thực sự ☊ ☊ restaurieren ☊ phục hồi, tái tạo lại ☊ ☊ die Absicht ☊ ý định, mục tiêu ☊ ☊ wütend ☊ bực bội ☊ ☊ energisch ☊ tích cực ☊ ☊ das Inhaltsverzeichnis ☊ mục lục ☊ ☊ die Ernährung ☊ thức ăn, dinh dưỡng ☊ ☊ die Lebensmittel ☊ thực phẩm ☊ ☊ die Herausforderung ☊ sự thách thức ☊ ☊ der Athlet ☊ vận động viên, lực sĩ ☊ ☊ die Kraft ☊ sức ☊ ☊ sich anstrengen ☊ ráng hết sức, cố gắng ☊ ☊ die Umgebung ☊ khu vực gần ☊ ☊ die Gegend ☊ khu vực ☊ ☊ der Stier ☊ bò đực ☊ ☊ in der Zwischenzeit ☊ trong lúc đó ☊ ☊ wach ☊ thức ☊ ☊ die Auskunft ☊ tin tức ☊ ☊ veranstalten ☊ tổ chức ☊ ☊ der Zweck ☊ mục đích ☊ ☊ die Tatsache ☊ thực tế ☊ ☊ das Potential ☊ tiềm lực, khả năng ☊ ☊ gültig ☊ hiệu lực ☊ ☊ präzise ☊ súc tích, rõ ràng ☊ ☊ kompliziert ☊ phức tạp ☊ ☊ brutal ☊ bạo lực ☊ ☊ offiziell ☊ chính thức ☊ ☊ direkt ☊ trực tiếp ☊ ☊ der Grund ☊ mặt đất, mảnh đất, khu vực ☊ ☊ die Gesundheit ☊ sức khỏe ☊ ☊ positiv ☊ tích cực ☊ ☊ negativ ☊ tiêu cực ☊ ☊ insofern ☊ ở mức độ như vậy ☊ ☊ die Wirkung ☊ hiệu lực, kết quả ☊ ☊ Wirkung zeigen ☊ có hiệu lực, có kết quả ☊ ☊ neidisch ☊ ghen tức ☊ ☊ gewaltig ☊ kịch liệt, bạo lực ☊ ☊ der Abgrund ☊ vực sâu ☊ ☊ die Erinnerung ☊ ghi nhớ, ký ức ☊ ☊ enthaltsam ☊ có chừng mức, Điều độ ☊ ☊ der Sex ☊ tình dục ☊ ☊ sich bemühen ☊ cố gắng, nỗ lực ☊ ☊ erobern ☊ chinh phục ☊ ☊ unmittelbar ☊ trực tiếp, thẳng ☊ ☊ tatsächlich ☊ thực tế ☊ ☊ zum Geburtstag gratulieren ☊ chúc mừng sinh nhật ☊ ☊ Ostern ☊ lễ phục sinh ☊ ☊ wirkungsvoll ☊ có kết quả, có hiệu lực ☊ ☊ jemanden bedienen ☊ phục vụ ai ☊ ☊ amtlich ☊ chính thức ☊ ☊ die Überzeugung ☊ thuyết phục ☊ ☊ etwas genießen ☊ thưởng thức cái gì ☊ ☊ überzeugen ☊ thuyết phục ☊ ☊ komisch ☊ kỳ cục ☊ ☊ die Macht ☊ quyền lực ☊ ☊ die Tinte ☊ mực ☊ ☊ der Andrang ☊ cảnh chen chúc ☊ ☊ der Artikel in der Zeitung ☊ mục trên báo ☊ ☊ das Talent ☊ năng lực ☊ ☊ der Beamte ☊ công chức ☊ ☊ das Wissen ☊ tri thức ☊ ☊ die Methode ☊ phương thức ☊ ☊ talentiert ☊ có năng lực ☊ ☊ das Visum ☊ giấy thị thực ☊ ☊ die deutsche Botschaft ☊ sứ quán đức ☊ ☊ jemanden überzeugen ☊ thuyết phục ai đó ☊ ☊ eine überzeugende Darstellung ☊ một cách trình bày thuyết phục ☊ ☊ schluchzen ☊ khóc nấc nghẹn, khóc nức nở ☊ ☊ misstrauisch ☊ thiếu tin tưởng, ngờ vực ☊ ☊ der Glückwunsch ☊ lời chúc mừng ☊ ☊ die Glückwunschkarte ☊ thiệp chúc mừng ☊ ☊ das Podium ☊ bục giảng ☊ ☊ der Radiergummi ☊ cục tẩy ☊ ☊ inkompetent sein ☊ thiếu năng lực ☊ ☊ der Heuchler ☊ kẻ đạo đức giả ☊ ☊ die Unbequemlichkeit ☊ sự phiền phức ☊ ☊ die Kompetenz ☊ năng lực ☊ ☊ nach etwas streben ☊ theo đuổi mục đích nào đó ☊ ☊ bescheinigen ☊ chứng nhận, chứng thực ☊ ☊ die Behörde ☊ nhà chức trách ☊ ☊ das Attest ☊ giấy chứng thực, giấy chứng nhận ☊ ☊ beurkunden ☊ chứng thực ☊ ☊ jemanden abschieben ☊ trục xuất ai đó ☊ ☊ die Stiftung ☊ quỹ, tổ chức ☊ ☊ jemanden herausfordern ☊ thách thức ai đó ☊ ☊ die Wucht ☊ trọng lượng, sức nặng, trọng lực ☊ ☊ die Spindel ☊ cây, trục chính ☊ ☊ das Fachwissen, das Know-how ☊ kiến thức chuyên ngành ☊ ☊ die Formel ☊ công thức ☊ ☊ glühen ☊ rực sáng ☊ ☊ intuitiv, gefühlsmäßig ☊ theo trực giác ☊ ☊ ultraviolett ☊ tia tử ngoại, tia cực tím ☊ ☊ sich online registrieren ☊ đăng kí trực tuyến ☊ ☊ die Spannung ☊ sức trương, sức nặng ☊ ☊ der Aufwand ☊ công sức ☊ ☊ der Architekt ☊ kiến trúc sư ☊ ☊ baggern ☊ đào, xúc ☊ ☊ der Bagger ☊ mày đào, máy xúc ☊ ☊ eine Wand durchbrechen ☊ đục tường ☊ ☊ der Smaragd ☊ ngọc lục bảo ☊ ☊ jemanden zu etwas anstiften ☊ xúi giục ai làm gì đó ☊ ☊ die Realität ☊ thực tế ☊ ☊ die Kolumne ☊ mục (báo) ☊ ☊ vermodern, verfaulen ☊ thối, mục ☊ ☊ die Zutaten vermengen ☊ rộn các thành phần ( thức ăn), trộn gia vị ☊ ☊ Wasser schöpfen ☊ múc nước ☊ ☊ das Kochrezept ☊ công thức nấu ăn ☊ ☊ der Genießer ☊ người sành ăn, người thưởng thức ☊ ☊ die rote Johannisbeere ☊ quả phúc bồn tử đỏ ☊ ☊ die schwarze Johannisbeere ☊ quả lý phúc bồn tử đen ☊ ☊ die Muskatnuss ☊ hạt nhục đậu khấu ☊ ☊ verfault ☊ thối, mục ☊ ☊ abgelaufene Lebensmittel ☊ thực phẩm hết hạn ☊ ☊ der Schöpflöffel ☊ muôi, muỗng múc canh ☊ ☊ die Pferdestärke, PS ☊ mã lực ☊ ☊ vier Zylinder (Motor) ☊ bốn trục lăng (động cơ) ☊ ☊ die Achse ☊ trục xe ☊ ☊ der Ochse ☊ con bò đực ☊ ☊ der Eisbär ☊ gấu bắc cực ☊ ☊ der Kuckuck ☊ chim cúc cu ☊ ☊ der Tintenfisch ☊ cá mực ☊ ☊ das Aas ☊ xác súc vật ☊ ☊ das Gewächs ☊ thực vật, cây ☊ ☊ die Kamille ☊ hoa cúc la mã ☊ ☊ schaufeln ☊ xúc bằng xẻng ☊ ☊ das Futter ☊ thức ăn (động vật) ☊ ☊ der Bock ☊ con dê đực, con cừu đực ☊ ☊ jemanden herausfordern ☊ thách đấu, xúi giục ai đó ☊ ☊ einen Rekord brechen ☊ phá kỉ lục ☊ ☊ das Trikot ☊ trang phục thi đấu ☊ ☊ das Ass ☊ cú phát bóng ăn điểm trực tiếp ☊ ☊ die Anstrengung ☊ nỗ lực, cố gắng ☊ ☊ die Ausdauer ☊ sức dẻo dai, sự bến bỉ ☊ ☊ kichern ☊ cười khúc khích ☊ ☊ der Genuss ☊ sự thưởng thức ☊ ☊ übermäßig ☊ quá mức ☊ ☊ den Mantel zuknöpfen ☊ cài cúc áo choàng ☊ ☊ die Statue ☊ bức tượng ☊ ☊ das Bildnis ☊ bức chân dung ☊ ☊ die schräge Wand ☊ bức tường nghiêng ☊ ☊ renovieren ☊ làm mới lại, phục hồi, sửa chữa ☊ ☊ die Renovierungsarbeiten ☊ công việc phục hồi, sửa chữa ☊ ☊ der Refrain ☊ điệp khúc ☊ ☊ der Ton ☊ âm vực ☊ ☊ live ☊ trực tiếp ☊ ☊ der Klotz ☊ khúc, khối ☊ ☊ das Organversagen ☊ chứng rồi loạn chức năng ☊ ☊ resistent ☊ có sức đề kháng ☊ ☊ der Busen ☊ vú, ngực ☊ ☊ lebhaft ☊ đầy sức sống ☊ ☊ die Stärke des Muskels ☊ sức mạnh cơ bắp ☊ ☊ jemanden demütigen ☊ xỉ nhục, hạ thấp ai đó ☊ ☊ obszön ☊ khiếm nhã, thô tục ☊ ☊ erziehen ☊ giáo dục, dạy dỗ ☊ ☊ die gute Erziehung ☊ sự giáo dục tốt ☊ ☊ jemanden ärgern ☊ chọc tức ai đó ☊ ☊ gefühlvoll ☊ đầy xúc cảm ☊ ☊ das Testament ☊ bản di chúc ☊ ☊ das Hochdruckgebiet ☊ khu vực khí áp cao ☊ ☊ das Tiefdruckgebiet ☊ khu vực khí áp thấp ☊ ☊ segnen ☊ ban phúc, phù hộ ☊ ☊ die Segnung ☊ lễ ban phúc ☊ ☊ der Brauch ☊ tập quán, phong tục, thói quen ☊ ☊ der Bischof ☊ giám mục ☊ ☊ die Auferstehung ☊ sự phục sinh ☊ ☊ die Hölle ☊ địa ngục ☊ ☊ Australien ☊ Úc, Australia ☊ ☊ der Nordpol ☊ bắc cực ☊ ☊ das Verlies ☊ nhà tù, nhà ngục ☊ ☊ der Hinterhalt ☊ cuộc phục kích, cuộc mai phục ☊ ☊ die Hilfsorganisation ☊ tổ chức cứu trợ ☊ ☊ die Pistole ☊ súng lục, súng ngắn ☊ ☊ die Pistolenkugel ☊ đạn súng lục, đạn súng ngắn ☊ ☊ abdanken ☊ từ chức ☊ ☊ vertreiben ☊ trục xuất ☊ ☊ schänden ☊ xúc phạm, làm nhục, cưỡng đoạt ☊ ☊ demütigen ☊ sỉ nhục ☊ ☊ jemanden vertreiben ☊ trục xuất ai đó ☊ ☊ Tri kommt am späten Nachmittag am Flughafen an. ☊ Tri đến sân bay vào lúc chiều tối ☊ (Lektion 3, Nr. 21) Nach der Zollkontrolle kann er es nicht mehr tragen. ☊ Sau khi kiếm tra hải quan xong anh ấy không còn sức đế khiêng hành lý. ☊ (Lektion 3, Nr. 23) Im Zug kauft Tri vom Schaffner eine Fahrkarte. ☊ Trên tàu, Tri mua vé từ người nhân viên phục vụ. ☊ (Lektion 4, Nr. 36) Jetzt ist es Zeit, Geld zu tauschen. ☊ Bây giờ là lúc đối tiền. ☊ (Lektion 5, Nr. 41) Er entscheidet sich, ein wenig auszuruhen. ☊ Anh ấy quyết định nghỉ một lúc. ☊ (Lektion 6, Nr. 52) Beim Frühstück ☊ Trong lúc ăn sáng ☊ (Lektion 9, Nr. 80) Das Essen schmeckt dort sehr gut. ☊ Thức ăn ở đó rất ngon. ☊ (Lektion 9, Nr. 91) Möchten Sie die Speisekarte? ☊ Em có muốn xem thực đơn không? ☊ (Lektion 12, Nr. 114) Leute brauchen Sport, um gesund zu bleiben und sich fit zu fühlen. ☊ Mọi người cần luyện tập thế thao đế giữ gìn sức khoẻ và luôn khoẻ mạnh. ☊ (Lektion 13, Nr. 129) Er möchte heute Abend ein Fest für seine Freunde machen, weil er wieder nach Hause zurück gekommen ist. ☊ Anh ấy muốn tố chức một bữa tiệc tối nay để chiêu đãi bạn bè, vì anh ấy đã trở về nhà. ☊ (Lektion 14, Nr. 140) Zuerst wollte er Fisch und Pommes Frites machen, aber nun plant er, eine griechische Spezialität zu kochen. ☊ Lúc đầu, anh ấy muốn làm món cá và khoai tây chiên, nhưng bây giờ anh ấy lại lên kế hoạch nấu món đặc sản Hy Lạp. ☊ (Lektion 14, Nr. 141) Der Brief ☊ Bức thư ☊ (Lektion 18, Nr. 197) Nachdem ich diesen Brief abgeschickt habe, werde ich ein Flugticket kaufen, damit ich dich besuchen kann. ☊ Sau bức thư này, em sẽ mua vé máy bay đế đi thăm anh. ☊ (Lektion 18, Nr. 203) Dann haben wir viel Zeit, uns über unsere Gedanken und neue Ideen zu unterhalten. ☊ Lúc đó chúng ta sẽ có nhiều thời gian hơn để nói chuyện về những kỷ niệm và về những ý tưởng mới. ☊ (Lektion 18, Nr. 204) Ich muss dir auch die Bilder aus dem Urlaub zeigen. ☊ Em muốn cho anh xem những bức ảnh chụp trong kỳ nghỉ. ☊ (Lektion 18, Nr. 205) 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) Er ist wegen des kalten Wetters ein wenig niedergeschlagen. Er ruft Trang an. ☊ Anh ấy ngã gục do trời lạnh. Anh ấy gọi điện cho Trang. ☊ (Lektion 21, Nr. 248) Es wird in Deutschland kalt sein. ☊ Ở Đức trời sẽ lạnh đấy. ☊ (Lektion 24, Nr. 302) Sie haben preiswerten Silber- und Goldschmuck. ☊ Họ có những đồ trang sức bằng vàng bạc giá phải chăng. ☊ (Lektion 25, Nr. 316) Der Ring ist wirklich alt und hat persönlichen Wert. ☊ Chiếc nhẫn này thực sự là rất lâu đời rồi, và cá nhân tôi rất quí nó. ☊ (Lektion 26, Nr. 332) Tri schrie sofort: Geben Sie den Ring zurück oder ich rufe die Polizei! ☊ Tri ngay lập tức la lên: Trả lại tôi chiếc nhẫn hoặc là tôi gọi cảnh sát. ☊ (Lektion 27, Nr. 345) Tri entscheidet sich, ein Praktikum im Sportzentrum zu machen. ☊ Tri quyết định thực tập tại trung tâm thế thao. ☊ (Lektion 29, Nr. 385) Meine Nachbarn feierten Hochzeit und dann fing etwas Feuer. ☊ Hàng xóm của tôi tố chức đám cưới và sau đó thì lửa cháy ☊ (Lektion 32, Nr. 426) Er schaut sich ein wenig um. ☊ Anh nhìn quanh một lúc. ☊ (Lektion 33, Nr. 438) Wenn du diesbezüglich interessiert bist, solltest du ein Praktikum im Krankenhaus machen. ☊ Nếu anh quan tâm đến những điều này, thì anh nên thực tập ở bệnh viện. ☊ (Lektion 33, Nr. 455) Die Stadt ist voll von Mäusen, Ratten und Vögeln, damit die Katzen Nahrung haben. ☊ Thành phố có đầy chuột nhắt, chuột cống và chim, đế mèo có thức ăn. ☊ (Lektion 35, Nr. 490) Ich bekomme sie direkt in mein Apartment geliefert. ☊ Chúng sẽ được chuyển trực tiếp đến nhà em. ☊ (Lektion 36, Nr. 506) Letztes Jahr versuchte sein Bruder, eine 'rockige Weihnacht' zu veranstalten. ☊ Năm ngoái anh trai anh ấy đã thử tố chức một lễ Giáng sinh theo phong cách rock. ☊ (Lektion 40, Nr. 577) Das ist sehr nett! Sie können glücklich sein. Ich habe keine Familie mehr. ☊ Thật là tuyệt. Chắc cô hạnh phúc lắm. Tôi không còn gia đình nữa. ☊ (Lektion 41, Nr. 587) Ich merkte, was wahre Liebe ist. ☊ Tôi thấy đó mới là tình yêu thực sự. ☊ (Lektion 41, Nr. 591) Wie gefällt dir eigentlich diese Wohnung? ☊ Thực sự em thấy căn hộ này thế nào? ☊ (Lektion 43, Nr. 616) Tri beginnt mit dem Ausfüllen des Formulars. ☊ Trí bắt đầu điền vào thủ tục. ☊ (Lektion 44, Nr. 631) Außerdem wäre es von Vorteil, wenn du die Höhe deines Gehalts angeben würdest. ☊ Ngoài ta sẽ có lợi, nếu anh ghi thêm mức lương của anh. ☊ (Lektion 44, Nr. 633) 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) Ich bin wirklich wütend und bitte Sie hiermit energisch meine Beschwerde an den Verantwortlichen weiterzuleiten. ☊ Tôi thực sự bực bội và mong quí vị tích cực chuyển giao sự phàn nàn này của tôi một cách có trách nhiệm. ☊ (Lektion 47, Nr. 675) Die Begegnung ist eine Herausforderung für beide Mannschaften. ☊ Lần gặp gỡ này là một sự thách thức dành cho cả hai đội. ☊ (Lektion 49, Nr. 693) Ich werde mich bei der Touristeninformation über mögliche Ausflugsziele in der Umgebung erkundigen. ☊ Anh sẽ hỏi thông tin tại điểm thông tin du lịch về những điểm dã ngoại có thể ở khu vực gần đó. ☊ (Lektion 50, Nr. 710) Ich glaube, in der Gegend gibt es eine Ruine, zu der wir mit den Fahrrädern hinfahren können. ☊ Em nghĩ, ở khu vực đó có một điểm tàn tích mà chúng ta có thể đi xe đạp tới đó. ☊ (Lektion 50, Nr. 711) Als sie in die Gegend der Hütte kommen, verlassen sie die Hauptstraße und fahren auf der Landstraße weiter. ☊ Khi họ tới địa hạt của nhà gỗ, họ rời đường phố chính và tiếp tục đi vào con đường làng. ☊ (Lektion 51, Nr. 718) Sie genießen die Fahrt durchs Gebirge. ☊ Họ thưởng thức cuộc du ngoạn qua những dãy núi. ☊ (Lektion 52, Nr. 730) Sie hören das Quaken der Frösche und das Zwitschern der Vögel. ☊ Họ thưởng thức tiếng kêu của những con ếch và tiếng chim hót. ☊ (Lektion 52, Nr. 737) In der Zwischenzeit hat das Gift angefangen zu wirken. ☊ Trong lúc đó chất độc đã bắt đầu có tác dụng. ☊ (Lektion 53, Nr. 751) Der Arzt kommt rechtzeitig und leistet Erste Hilfe. ☊ Bác sỹ đến kịp thời và thực hiện việc sơ cứu. ☊ (Lektion 53, Nr. 756) Wenn du dich weiter über mich lustig machst, kannst du heute auf der Luftmatratze übernachten. ☊ Nếu anh tiếp tục chế nhạo em, hôm nay anh có thể qua đêm trên cái nệm không khí. ☊ (Lektion 54, Nr. 774) 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) 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) Sie möchte seine Urlaubsfotos sehen. ☊ Cô muốn xem những bức ảnh du lịch của anh. ☊ (Lektion 57, Nr. 804) Ein Bildmotiv gefällt Trang besonders gut. ☊ Trang đặc biệt thích cái mô típ của một bức ảnh. ☊ (Lektion 57, Nr. 806) Du achtest aber auch wirklich auf jedes Detail. ☊ Em thực sự chú ý đến từng chi tiết. ☊ (Lektion 57, Nr. 812) Ich finde deine Fotos sehr gelungen. ☊ Em thấy những bức ảnh của anh rất thành công. ☊ (Lektion 57, Nr. 814) Sie muss sich ja nicht unbedingt an ihm rächen, aber sie sollte sich in Zukunft wirklich nicht mehr ausnutzen lassen. ☊ Chị cũng không nhất thiết phải trả thù anh ta, nhưng thực sự trong tương lai chị không nên để bị lợi dụng nữa. ☊ (Lektion 61, Nr. 866) Sie leidet wirklich sehr unter ihrem Liebeskummer. ☊ Chị đã thực sự chịu đựng rất nhiều về sự buồn khổ vì tình. ☊ (Lektion 61, Nr. 868) Selbstverständlich. Aber der Mann war richtig brutal. ☊ Đương nhiên. Nhưng người đàn ông đó rất bạo lực. ☊ (Lektion 62, Nr. 878) Brutaler Schläger endlich gefasst, verurteilt und eingesperrt. ☊ Kẻ gây rối bạo lực cuối cùng đã bị bắt, bị kết án và bị bỏ tù. ☊ (Lektion 63, Nr. 888) Endlich konnte ihm der Prozess gemacht werden. ☊ Rốt cục anh ta cũng bị phán xử. ☊ (Lektion 63, Nr. 891) Heute Nacht sind Diebe in das Büro eingebrochen und haben systematisch alles durchsucht. ☊ Đêm hôm nay những kẻ trộm đã đột nhập vào văn phòng và lục lọi toàn bộ hệ thống. ☊ (Lektion 64, Nr. 905) Dann fließt das Blut zur linken Seite des Herzens und von dort aus weiter in den ganzen Körper. ☊ Sau đó máu chảy tới bên trái của tim và từ đó tiếp tục tới toàn bộ cơ thể. ☊ (Lektion 66, Nr. 950) Auch darüber, dass er abgeschleppt wurde, hat er sich sehr geärgert. ☊ Và cũng về việc xe bị kéo làm anh rất bực mình. ☊ (Lektion 69, Nr. 982) Schon lange wollte er sich eigentlich einen neueren, besseren Wagen kaufen und den alten verkaufen. ☊ Thực sự là lâu rồi anh đã muốn mua cái xe mới, tốt hơn và bán cái xe cũ đi. ☊ (Lektion 69, Nr. 983) Kilometerstand: 276 345 km; Kaufpreis: Verhandlungssache; ☊ Mức đã chạy: 276 345 Ki lô mét; Giá: theo thỏa thuận ☊ (Lektion 69, Nr. 990) Ehrlich gesagt, das Auto gefällt mir. ☊ Thực lòng mà nói tôi thích chiếc xe ô tô này. ☊ (Lektion 70, Nr. 1000) In der Morgendämmerung sitzen Trang und Tri am Frühstückstisch und lesen Zeitung. ☊ Vào lúc bình minh Trang và Trí ngồi bên bàn ăn sáng và đọc báo. ☊ (Lektion 72, Nr. 1025) Durch ein Gewitter und einen anschließenden Sturm auf hoher See wurde eine riesige Welle aufgetürmt. ☊ Trận sấm sét và tiếp theo là bão đã tạo nên những cơn sóng cực lớn trên biển. ☊ (Lektion 72, Nr. 1028) Du machst ständig Witze! ☊ Anh lúc nào cũng nói đùa! ☊ (Lektion 73, Nr. 1051) Du hast mir sofort gefallen und wir haben uns ja dann auch auf Anhieb verstanden! ☊ Em thích anh ngay và chúng ta đã hiểu nhau ngay lập tức! ☊ (Lektion 74, Nr. 1061) Die Zeremonie findet um 10 Uhr 30 statt. ☊ Nghi lễ được tổ chức vào lúc 10 giờ 30. ☊ (Lektion 75, Nr. 1070) Kreative Darbietungen während der abendlichen Feier sollten mit dem Hochzeitsplaner abgesprochen werden. ☊ Những tiết mục sáng tạo trong bữa tiệc tối, các bạn nên thông báo với người lập kế hoạch cho lễ cưới. ☊ (Lektion 75, Nr. 1077) Ihr werdet also ein kleines Konzert auf unserer Hochzeit geben? ☊ Họ sẽ tổ chức một buổi hòa nhạc nhỏ trong lễ cưới của chúng ta chứ? ☊ (Lektion 78, Nr. 1108) Als das Orchester sein Stück beendet, warten alle gespannt auf die nächste Überraschung. ☊ Khi dàn nhạc kết thúc, tất cả hồi hộp chờ đợi vào sự ngạc nhiên tiếp theo. ☊ (Lektion 79, Nr. 1124) 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) Sie reisen gerne und sind praktisch veranlagt. ☊ Rất thích du lich và thiên về thực tiễn. ☊ (Lektion 80, Nr. 1135) Der Skorpion ist eine leidenschaftliche Kämpfernatur und verfolgt sein Ziel bis zum Ende. ☊ Bọ cạp là một người có bản tính chiến đấu mãnh liệt và theo đuổi mục đích đến cuối cùng. ☊ (Lektion 80, Nr. 1142) Der Kampf um die Macht ☊ Cuộc chiến dành quyền lực ☊ (Lektion 81, Nr. 1147) Tri ist zwar nicht direkt betroffen, aber das Thema beschäftigt ihn. ☊ Trí tuy không trực tiếp liên quan đến, nhưng đề tài này cũng làm anh quan tâm đến. ☊ (Lektion 82, Nr. 1164) Aber das Klima in der Firma ist mittlerweile so schlecht, dass ich mich beruflich verändern möchte. ☊ Nhưng hoàn cảnh công ty lúc này quá tồi tệ đến nỗi anh muốn đổi công việc khác. ☊ (Lektion 82, Nr. 1166) Man unterschätzt deine Talente dort. ☊ Ở đó người ta đánh giá sai năng lực của anh. ☊ (Lektion 82, Nr. 1168) Und auch nicht, dass Postboten früher Beamte waren. ☊ Và cũng chẳng biết người đưa thư ngày xưa là công chức. ☊ (Lektion 83, Nr. 1184) Ich kann auch das Visum vom Konsulat nicht finden. ☊ Anh cũng không thấy giấy thị thực của lãnh sự quán. ☊ (Lektion 84, Nr. 1197) Könnten Sie mir bitte die Durchwahl-Nummer von Herrn ... geben? ☊ Anh / Chị làm ơn cho tôi số máy nối trực tiếp với ông / anh ..? ☊ (Lektion 85, Nr. 1228) Ich hätte gerne die Nummer der Firma Muster in Berlin, Deutschland. ☊ Tôi muốn có số điện thoại của công ty Muster ở Berlin, Đức. ☊ (Lektion 87, Nr. 1284) Vielen Dank für Ihr Schreiben vom 01. März. ☊ Xin chân thành cám ơn bức thư của anh / chị gửi ngày 01.03 ☊ (Lektion 89, Nr. 1326) Vielen Dank für dein Schreiben. ☊ Xin cám ơn bức thư mà bạn đã gửi. ☊ (Lektion 89, Nr. 1327) Ihr Schreiben vom 02.08. ☊ Về bức thư / văn bản của anh / chị ngày 02.08. ☊ (Lektion 90, Nr. 1343) Diese Nachricht ist streng vertraulich! ☊ Bức thư / Văn bản trên đây tuyệt đối bảo mật. ☊ (Lektion 90, Nr. 1349) Leider müssen wir Ihnen mitteilen, dass wir momentan Lieferschwierigkeiten haben. ☊ Chúng tôi rất tiếc phải thông báo với anh / chị rằng hiện tại chúng tôi gặp một số trục trặc với việc vận chuyển. ☊ (Lektion 90, Nr. 1353) Für weitere Informationen stehen wir Ihnen jederzeit zur Verfügung. ☊ Nếu cần biết thêm thông tin xin anh / chị vui lòng liên hệ với chúng tôi bất kì lúc nào. ☊ (Lektion 90, Nr. 1356) Vielen Dank für Ihre E-Mail vom 08.12. ☊ Xin cám ơn về bức thư của anh / chị vào 08.12. ☊ (Lektion 91, Nr. 1370) Vielen Dank für Ihre gestrige E-Mail. ☊ Xin cám ơn về bức thư ngày hôm qua của anh / chị . ☊ (Lektion 91, Nr. 1371) Ich beziehe mich auf Ihre E-Mail vom 23. August. ☊ Tôi muốn hỏi về bức thư của anh / chị vào 23.08. ☊ (Lektion 91, Nr. 1374) Diese E-Mail enthält vertrauliche Informationen. ☊ Bức thư này chứa đựng những thông tin bảo mật. ☊ (Lektion 91, Nr. 1376) Bitte leiten Sie diese E-Mail nicht weiter. ☊ Yêu cầu không chuyển tiếp bức thư này. ☊ (Lektion 91, Nr. 1377) Bitte leiten Sie diese E-Mail an die Kollegen der Entwicklungsabteilung weiter. ☊ Anh / Chị vui lòng chuyển bức thư này đến nhân viên phòng phát triển. ☊ (Lektion 91, Nr. 1378) Diese E-Mail ist eine interne Mitteilung. Sie darf nicht an Personen außerhalb des Unternehmens geschickt werden. ☊ Bức thư này mang tính nội bộ. Yêu cầu không tiết lộ cho người ngoài công ty. ☊ (Lektion 91, Nr. 1379) Dieses Rundschreiben soll euch über die Planung der nächsten beiden Monate informieren. ☊ Bức thư này thông báo về kế hoạch cho hai tháng tiếp theo. ☊ (Lektion 91, Nr. 1380) Wenn Sie diese E-Mail versehentlich erhalten haben, bitten wir Sie, diese zu löschen. ☊ Nếu bức thư này bị gửi nhầm đến bạn, xin vui lòng xóa bức thư này. ☊ (Lektion 92, Nr. 1390) Soll ich dir die E-Mail weiterleiten? ☊ Có cần tôi chuyển bức thư này tới anh / chị không? ☊ (Lektion 92, Nr. 1400) Oh, diese Nachricht habe ich leider schon gelöscht! ☊ Ồ, tôi đã lỡ xóa bức thư đó rồi. ☊ (Lektion 92, Nr. 1402) Bitte informieren Sie uns bei einer Fehlübertragung unter der Telefonnummer 171155. ☊ Nếu có trục trặc gì xin vui lòng liên hệ qua số: 171155. ☊ (Lektion 93, Nr. 1422) Leider ist unser Faxgerät zur Zeit außer Betrieb. ☊ Rất tiếc thiết bị nhận fax của chúng tôi hiện đang gặp trục trặc. ☊ (Lektion 93, Nr. 1423) Ich bin zuständig für Marketing und PR. ☊ Tôi chịu trách nhiệm về lĩnh vực tiếp thị và quan hệ công chúng. ☊ (Lektion 94, Nr. 1438) Das ist mein Kollege. Er ist zu dieser Konferenz aus Deutschland angereist. ☊ Hân hạnh giới thiệu đồng nghiệp của tôi. Anh ấy / Ông ấy từ Đức tới để dự hội thảo. ☊ (Lektion 94, Nr. 1448) In welcher Branche arbeiten Sie? ☊ Anh / Chị làm việc trong lĩnh vực nào? ☊ (Lektion 95, Nr. 1458) Viel Spaß! ☊ Chúc vui vẻ. ☊ (Lektion 95, Nr. 1495) Gute Reise! ☊ Chúc chuyến đi tốt đẹp. ☊ (Lektion 95, Nr. 1496) Gute Besserung! ☊ Chúc chóng khỏe. ☊ (Lektion 95, Nr. 1497) Ist es immer so windig hier? ☊ Ở đây lúc nào cũng nhiều gió như vậy à? ☊ (Lektion 96, Nr. 1508) 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) Um wie viel Uhr? ☊ Vào lúc mấy giờ? ☊ (Lektion 97, Nr. 1543) Passt es Ihnen am Mittwoch um 10 Uhr? ☊ Thứ tư vào lúc 10 giờ với anh / chị có được không? ☊ (Lektion 97, Nr. 1547) Bitte kommen Sie am Freitag um 16 Uhr in mein Büro. ☊ Mời anh / chị đến văn phòng của tôi vào thứ sáu lúc 16 giờ. ☊ (Lektion 97, Nr. 1548) 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) 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) Ich soll mehr Informationen über diesen Fall suchen, aber ich komme mit meiner Recherche nicht weiter. Hast du einen guten Rat für mich? ☊ Tôi rất cần thêm thông tin về trường hợp này nhưng không biết tiếp tục tra cứu thế nào? Anh / Chị có lời khuyên hữu ích nào không? ☊ (Lektion 99, Nr. 1638) Was heißt das auf Deutsch? ☊ Cái này tiếng Đức gọi là gì? ☊ (Lektion 101, Nr. 1690) Ich muss mich entschuldigen: Ich wollte Sie nicht beleidigen. ☊ Tôi xin lỗi về điều đó, tôi không có ý xúc phạm anh / chị. ☊ (Lektion 102, Nr. 1716) Neben meinem Studium möchte ich praktische Erfahrungen sammeln. ☊ Bên cạnh việc học đại học tôi cũng muốn thu thập thêm kinh nghiệm thực tế. ☊ (Lektion 103, Nr. 1731) Ein Praktikum bietet die Gelegenheit einen Beruf näher kennenzulernen. ☊ Khóa thực tập đem đến cơ hội làm quen với nghiệp vụ chuyên môn. ☊ (Lektion 103, Nr. 1732) Ich möchte meine Kenntnisse im Bereich Personalmanagement vertiefen. ☊ Tôi muốn có kiến thức chuyên sâu về lĩnh vực quản lý nhân sự. ☊ (Lektion 103, Nr. 1733) Ich möchte Praxiserfahrung sammeln. ☊ Tôi muốn thu thập kinh nghiệm thực tế. ☊ (Lektion 103, Nr. 1734) Ich möchte mein Praktikum im Ausland machen. ☊ Tôi muốn làm thực tập ở nước ngoài. ☊ (Lektion 103, Nr. 1737) 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) Ein Praktikum gibt mir Einblick in das Berufsfeld meines Studiums. ☊ Khóa thực tập cho tôi một cái nhìn về các nghề nghiệp trong ngành học của tôi. ☊ (Lektion 103, Nr. 1741) 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 uns bei diesem Projekt unterstützen möchten, sollten Sie über ein gutes Organisationstalent verfügen. ☊ Nếu anh / chị muốn hỗ trợ dự án này, anh / chị cần có một khả năng tổ chức tốt. ☊ (Lektion 103, Nr. 1744) 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) Wir erwarten, dass Sie über sehr gute PC-Kenntnisse verfügen. ☊ Chúng tôi mong đợi rằng anh / chị có kiến thức rất tốt về máy tính. ☊ (Lektion 103, Nr. 1746) Wir bieten Ihnen einen interessanten Praktikumsplatz. ☊ Chúng tôi đưa ra một vị trí thực tập hấp dẫn cho anh / chị. ☊ (Lektion 103, Nr. 1750) Das Praktikum ermöglicht Ihnen Einblicke in die unterschiedlichen Bereiche unseres Unternehmens. ☊ Khóa thực tập tạo điều kiện cho anh / chị có cái nhìn tổng quát về tất cả các lĩnh vực của công ty chúng tôi. ☊ (Lektion 103, Nr. 1752) Wir begleiten Ihr Praktikum mit einem Sprachkurs, der von uns organisiert wird. ☊ Chúng tôi có một khóa học tiếng kèm theo khóa thực tập, khóa học tiếng này do chúng tôi tổ chức. ☊ (Lektion 103, Nr. 1753) 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 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) Nach dem Praktikum hat man mir eine feste Stelle angeboten. ☊ Sau khóa thực tập người ta đã mời tôi vào làm việc lâu dài. ☊ (Lektion 103, Nr. 1759) 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) Mein Praktikum war leider ein Misserfolg: Ich habe zwei Monate lang nur Kaffee gekocht und Akten kopiert. ☊ Khóa thực tập của tôi đáng tiếc đã không thành công: Trong suốt hai tháng tôi chỉ pha cà phê và copy tài liệu. ☊ (Lektion 103, Nr. 1761) Ich habe mich überfordert gefühlt. ☊ Tôi đã có cảm giác bị thử thách quá sức. ☊ (Lektion 103, Nr. 1764) Das Praktikum war eine tolle Erfahrung. ☊ Khóa thực tập là một kinh nghiệm tuyệt vời. ☊ (Lektion 103, Nr. 1766) Dieses Praktikum war sehr lehrreich und nützlich für mein Studium und meine persönliche Entwicklung. ☊ Khóa thực tập rất giàu kiến thức và hữu ích cho việc học đại học và sự phát triển cá nhân của tôi . ☊ (Lektion 103, Nr. 1768) Sie suchen eine Herausforderung? ☊ Anh / Chị tìm một sự thách thức phải không? ☊ (Lektion 104, Nr. 1774) Sie haben Ihre Promotion im Fach Bioinformatik erfolgreich abgeschlossen? ☊ Anh / Chị đã tốt nghiệp thành công tiến sĩ về lĩnh vực tin sinh học phải không? ☊ (Lektion 104, Nr. 1776) Sie haben Ihr Studium erfolgreich abgeschlossen und schon einige Erfahrungen in der Praxis gesammelt. ☊ Anh / Chị đã tốt nghiệp đại học thành công và đã có một chút kinh nghiệm thực tế. ☊ (Lektion 104, Nr. 1778) Mindestens drei Jahre Berufserfahrung sind von Vorteil. ☊ Ít nhất ba năm kinh nghiệm thực tế là một ưu điểm. ☊ (Lektion 104, Nr. 1779) Zu Ihren Aufgaben gehört die Konzeption, Durchführung und Auswertung von Analysen im Bereich Finanzierung. ☊ Công việc của anh / chị bao gồm làm dự thảo, thực hiện và đánh giá các phân tích trong lĩnh vực tài chính. ☊ (Lektion 104, Nr. 1781) Mit Ihrem Team sind Sie für das Marketing in unserem Unternehmen zuständig. ☊ Cùng với nhóm của mình anh / chị chịu trách nhiệm về lĩnh vực marketing trong công ty. ☊ (Lektion 104, Nr. 1785) Sie verfügen über vielfältige Berufserfahrungen in der Branche. ☊ Anh / Chị có nhiều kinh nghiệm trong lĩnh lực này. ☊ (Lektion 104, Nr. 1788) 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) Bitte geben Sie in Ihrem Schreiben auch Ihre Gehaltsvorstellungen mit an. ☊ Xin hãy cho biết mức lương mong muốn của mình trong thư xin việc. ☊ (Lektion 104, Nr. 1794) 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) Wir bieten Ihnen eine unbefristete Stelle mit vielen Sozialleistungen. ☊ Chúng tôi hứa hẹn một vị trí làm việc vô thời hạn với nhiều lợi tức xã hội. ☊ (Lektion 104, Nr. 1796) Wir bieten Ihnen eine interessante und anspruchsvolle Tätigkeit. ☊ Chúng tôi hứa hẹn một công việc hấp dẫn và nhiều thách thức. ☊ (Lektion 104, Nr. 1797) Ich brauche eine neue Herausforderung. ☊ Tôi cần một sự thách thức mới. ☊ (Lektion 105, Nr. 1803) Ich möchte an meiner Karriere arbeiten. ☊ Tôi muốn thúc đẩy sự nghiệp của tôi. ☊ (Lektion 105, Nr. 1804) Ich habe Ihre Stellenanzeige in der Zeitung gelesen. ☊ Tôi đã đọc mục tuyển nhân viên của ông / bà trên báo. ☊ (Lektion 105, Nr. 1806) Ich habe Ihre Anzeige in einem Arbeitsmarkt-Portal im Internet gelesen. ☊ Tôi đã đọc mục tuyển nhân viên của ông / bà trên trang thị trường lao động trên Internet. ☊ (Lektion 105, Nr. 1807) Mein Spezialgebiet ist die Erstellung, Durchführung und Analyse von Kundenbefragungen. ☊ Phạm vi công việc chủ yếu của tôi là biên soạn, thực hiện và phân tích các câu hỏi của khách hàng. ☊ (Lektion 105, Nr. 1815) Ich möchte in die Praxis umsetzen, was ich bisher in der Theorie gelernt habe. ☊ Tôi muốn áp dụng các kiến thức lý thuyết đã học vào thực tế. ☊ (Lektion 105, Nr. 1816) Ich arbeite zielorientiert und verantwortungsbewusst. ☊ Tôi làm viêc có định hướng mục tiêu và có trách nhiệm. ☊ (Lektion 105, Nr. 1818) Ich bin engagiert und belastungsfähig. ☊ Tôi là người có trách nhiệm và có khả năng chịu áp lực. ☊ (Lektion 105, Nr. 1823) Meine Gehaltsvorstellungen möchte ich Ihnen gerne persönlich erläutern. ☊ Về mức lương mong muốn tôi rất muốn thảo luận trực tiếp cùng với ông / bà. ☊ (Lektion 105, Nr. 1832) 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 habe zehn Jahre Berufserfahrung im Bereich Marketing und PR. ☊ Tôi có mười năm kinh nghiệm nghề nghiệp trong lĩnh vực marketing và đối ngoại. ☊ (Lektion 106, Nr. 1855) Deutsch ist meine Muttersprache. ☊ Tiếng Đức là tiếng mẹ đẻ của tôi. ☊ (Lektion 106, Nr. 1857) 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) Was haben Sie während dieses Praktikums gelernt? ☊ Anh / Chị đã học được gì trong khóa thực tập? ☊ (Lektion 107, Nr. 1871) Ich habe mich für das Studium an der Fachhochschule entschieden, weil mir eine praxisnahe Ausbildung wichtig ist. ☊ Tôi đã quyết định học cao đẳng, vì đối với tôi đào tạo thực tiễn rất quan trọng. ☊ (Lektion 107, Nr. 1874) Während meines Studiums habe ich mich bei einer Umweltorganisation engagiert. Ich war oft für diese Organisation unterwegs. So hat sich mein Studium in die Länge gezogen. ☊ Trong thời gian học đại học tôi đã tham gia vào một tổ chức môi trường. Tôi thường đi nhiều nơi cho tổ chức này. Vì vậy việc học tập của tôi bị kéo dài. ☊ (Lektion 107, Nr. 1878) 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) Ich suche nach einer Herausforderung. ☊ Tôi tìm một thách thức. ☊ (Lektion 107, Nr. 1896) Ich möchte mich weiterentwickeln. ☊ Tôi muốn tiếp tục phát triển. ☊ (Lektion 107, Nr. 1897) Meine jetzige Arbeit macht mir Spaß. Aber da ich schon drei Jahre in dieser Position arbeite, suche ich nun eine neue Herausforderung. ☊ Tôi thích công việc hiện nay. Nhưng vì từ ba năm nay tôi làm việc ở vị trí này, vì vậy bây giờ tôi muốn tìm thách thức mới. ☊ (Lektion 107, Nr. 1899) Wie schätzen Sie Ihre Spanisch-Kenntnisse ein? ☊ Kiến thức về tiếng Tây Ban Nha của anh / chị thế nào? ☊ (Lektion 107, Nr. 1906) Wie gut sind Ihre PC-Kenntnisse? ☊ Kiến thức về máy tính của anh / chị thế nào? ☊ (Lektion 107, Nr. 1909) Ich spreche Englisch, Spanisch und Deutsch. ☊ Tôi biết nói tiếng Anh, tiếng Tây Ban Nha và tiếng Đức. ☊ (Lektion 107, Nr. 1913) Von anderen Bewerbern unterscheidet mich, dass ich sowohl alle Qualifikationen mitbringe als auch schon mehrere Jahre Erfahrung in dieser Branche habe. ☊ Tôi khác biệt so với các người xin việc khác ở kinh nghiệm chuyên môn cũng như kinh nghiệm thực tiễn lâu năm trong lĩnh vực này. ☊ (Lektion 107, Nr. 1920) Was motiviert Sie? ☊ Cái gì thúc đẩy anh / chị? ☊ (Lektion 108, Nr. 1924) Was sind Ihre Ziele im Privatleben? ☊ Mục tiêu của anh / chị là gì trong cuộc sống riêng? ☊ (Lektion 108, Nr. 1929) Es motiviert mich andere Menschen für meine Ideen zu begeistern. ☊ Việc mọi người hưởng ứng các ý kiến của tôi tạo động lực cho tôi. ☊ (Lektion 108, Nr. 1934) 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 interessiere mich für Politik und verfolge die Nachrichten täglich. Aber ich möchte mich nicht in einer Partei engagieren. ☊ Tôi quan tâm đến chính trị và theo dõi tin tức hàng ngày. Nhưng tôi không muốn tham gia vào đảng phái nào. ☊ (Lektion 108, Nr. 1940) Wie ist Ihre Gehaltsvorstellung? ☊ Anh / Chị muốn mức lương thế nào? ☊ (Lektion 108, Nr. 1950) 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) Meine Gehaltsvorstellungen liegen bei einem Jahresgehalt zwischen 50.000 und 54.000. ☊ Mức lương mong muốn của tôi một năm khoảng 50 000 đến 54 000. ☊ (Lektion 108, Nr. 1957) Was ist – aus Ihrer Sicht – die größte Herausforderung dieser Stelle? ☊ Theo ông / bà vị trí này có thách thức gì lớn nhất? ☊ (Lektion 108, Nr. 1962) Wir bieten Ihnen ein Jahresgehalt von 50.000 an und einen Firmenwagen. ☊ Chúng tôi đề nghị mức lương là 50 000 một năm và một xe ôtô công ty. ☊ (Lektion 109, Nr. 1983) Der Arbeitstag in unserer Firma beginnt um 9 Uhr. ☊ Ngày làm việc trong công ty của chúng tôi bắt đầu lúc 9 giờ. ☊ (Lektion 109, Nr. 1986) Wir wünschen Ihnen alles Gute für Ihren weiteren beruflichen Weg. ☊ Chúng tôi chúc anh / chị mọi điều tốt nhất trong sự nghiệp. ☊ (Lektion 109, Nr. 1990) 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) Ich arbeite für eine Stiftung, die sich für Kinder einsetzt. ☊ Tôi làm việc cho một tổ chức hỗ trợ trẻ em. ☊ (Lektion 110, Nr. 2003) Ich arbeite für eine Nichtregierungsorganisation. ☊ Tôi làm việc cho một tổ chức phi chính phủ. ☊ (Lektion 110, Nr. 2004) Ich arbeite für ein Non-Profit-Unternehmen. ☊ Tôi làm việc cho một công ty phi lợi tức. ☊ (Lektion 110, Nr. 2005) Ich bin befördert worden: Ich bin jetzt Projektleiter. ☊ Tôi được thăng chức: Hiện nay tôi là giám đốc dự án. ☊ (Lektion 110, Nr. 2010) Die Druckerpatrone ist leer. ☊ Máy in bị hết mực. ☊ (Lektion 113, Nr. 2068) Mein Vortrag ist folgendermaßen aufgebaut: ☊ Bài thuyết trình của tôi được bố cục như sau: ☊ (Lektion 114, Nr. 2095) 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) Was ist unser Ziel? ☊ Mục tiêu của chúng ta là gì? ☊ (Lektion 116, Nr. 2185) Das werde ich sofort erledigen. ☊ Tôi sẽ hoàn thành việc đó ngay lập tức. ☊ (Lektion 116, Nr. 2199) Das Projekt überschreitet die festgelegten Kosten. ☊ Dự án này vượt quá mức kinh phí dự định. ☊ (Lektion 117, Nr. 2234) Dieses Produkt ist wirklich gesund. ☊ Sản phẩm này thực sự tốt cho sức khỏe. ☊ (Lektion 118, Nr. 2263) Das können Sie ganz vielseitig benutzen. ☊ Cái này quý khách có thể sử dụng cho nhiều mục đích khác nhau. ☊ (Lektion 118, Nr. 2270) Ich bin dafür nicht zuständig. ☊ Tôi không chịu trách nhiệm trong lĩnh vực này. ☊ (Lektion 119, Nr. 2286) Profitieren Sie von unserer langjährigen Erfahrung in Planung, Organisation und Durchführung von Tagungen und Konferenzen. ☊ Kinh nghiệm lâu năm của chúng tôi trong việc lên kế hoạch, tổ chức và điều hành hội thảo, hội nghị sẽ đem lại cho quí vị nhiều lợi ích. ☊ (Lektion 122, Nr. 2359) Diese Tagung lädt Experten aus dem Bereich Metallverarbeitung ein, ihr Wissen auszutauschen. ☊ Hội nghị này sẽ mời các chuyên gia từ lĩnh vực xử lý kim loại đến để trao đổi kiến thức. ☊ (Lektion 122, Nr. 2361) Für die Reise nach China brauche ich ein Visum. ☊ Tôi cần có thị thực cho chuyến đi sang Trung Quốc. ☊ (Lektion 123, Nr. 2380) 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) Bitte wecken Sie mich morgen um 6 Uhr 30. ☊ Làm ơn hãy đánh thức tôi sáng mai lúc 6:30. ☊ (Lektion 123, Nr. 2401) Wir hätten gerne die Speisekarte. ☊ Chúng tôi muốn có quyển thực đơn. ☊ (Lektion 124, Nr. 2421) Die Weinkarte, bitte. ☊ Làm ơn đưa thực đơn rượu vang. ☊ (Lektion 124, Nr. 2422) Ich trinke auf Ihr Wohl! ☊ Tôi uống mừng cho sức khỏe của anh / chị / ông / bà. ☊ (Lektion 124, Nr. 2451) Ich trinke auf das Wohl unserer Gäste! ☊ Tôi uống mừng cho sức khỏe các vị khách của chúng ta. ☊ (Lektion 124, Nr. 2452) Ich möchte auf den erfolgreichen Abschluss dieses Projektes anstoßen. ☊ Tôi muốn nâng cốc cho việc kết thúc thành công dự án này. ☊ (Lektion 124, Nr. 2453) Sollte sich Ihre Lieferung weiter verzögern, werden wir unsere Bestellung stornieren. ☊ Nếu việc vận chuyển tiếp tục bị chậm, chúng tôi sẽ hủy đơn đặt hàng. ☊ (Lektion 125, Nr. 2494) Sollten Sie den Betrag bereits bezahlt haben, so danken wir Ihnen und bitten Sie dieses Schreiben als gegenstandslos zu betrachten. ☊ Nếu ông / bà /quý vị đã thanh toán số tiền rồi, chúng tôi xin cám ơn và đề nghị ông / bà /quý vị không phải để tâm đến bức thư này. ☊ (Lektion 126, Nr. 2538) 481
Lucy doesn't like co ee. She prefers tea. ☊ Lucy không thích cà phê. Cô ấy thích trà hơn. ☊ 857
Lucien has been in Canada for six (6) months. ☊ Lucien đã ở Canada được sáu tháng. ☊ 858
Lucien has been in Canada since January. ☊ Lucien đã ở Canada từ tháng một. ☊ 1185
Monika's a good friend of mine. I've known her for a long time. ☊ Monika là một người bạn tốt của tôi. Tôi đã qucô ấy từ lâu. ☊ 1756
Do you think Lucy will call tonight? — She might. ☊ Cậu có nghĩ là Lucy tối nay sẽ gọi không? - Có thể. ☊ 1904
I told Lucinot to shout. ☊ Tôi bảo Luciđừng hét. ☊ accept sb as sth: He never really accepted her as his own child. ☊ accept ☊
Nothing will change as long as the workers continue to accept these appalling conditions. ☊ accept ☊
accept sth as sth: Can we accept his account as the true version? ☊ 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 ☊
Air pollution in the city had reached four times the acceptable levels. ☊ acceptable ☊
The food was acceptable, but no more. ☊ acceptable ☊
access to sth: The only access to the farmhouse is across the fields. ☊ access ☊
Students must have access to good resources. ☊ access ☊
The accident happened at 3 p.m. ☊ accident ☊
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 ☊
She retired early on account of ill health. ☊ on account of sb/sth ☊
The marsh is an area of great scientific interest on account of its wild flowers. ☊ on account of sb/sth ☊
The police are trying to obtain a more accurate picture of crime levels. ☊ accurate ☊
Scientists have found a more accurate way of dating cave paintings. ☊ accurate ☊
The government was accused of incompetence. ☊ accuse ☊
They could not achieve their target of less than 3% inflation. ☊ achieve ☊
the need to raise standards of achievement in education ☊ achievement ☊
a generally acknowledged fact ☊ acknowledge ☊
She has acquired a good knowledge of English. ☊ acquire ☊
He has acquired a reputation for dishonesty. ☊ acquire ☊
The play was well acted. ☊ act ☊
He acts all macho, but he's a real softie underneath. ☊ act ☊
Firefighters took action immediately to stop the blaze spreading. ☊ action ☊
The new plan for traffic control is being put into action on an experimental basis. ☊ into action ☊
sexually active teenagers ☊ active ☊
active involvement/participation/support/resistance ☊ active ☊
She takes an active part in school life. ☊ active ☊
The parents were active in campaigning against cuts to the education budget. ☊ active ☊
They took active steps to prevent the spread of the disease. ☊ active ☊
Your proposal is being actively considered. ☊ actively ☊
She was actively looking for a job. ☊ actively ☊
Muscles contract and relax during physical activity. ☊ activity ☊
What were his actual words? ☊ actual ☊
The actual cost was higher than we expected. ☊ actual ☊
James looks younger than his wife but in actual fact (= really) he is five years older. ☊ actual ☊
The wedding preparations take weeks but the actual ceremony takes less than an hour. ☊ actual ☊
What did she actually say? ☊ actually ☊
That's the only reason I'm actually going. ☊ actually ☊
There are lots of people there who can actually help you. ☊ actually ☊
I didn't want to say anything without actually reading the letter first. ☊ actually ☊
The food was not actually all that expensive. ☊ actually ☊
Our turnover actually increased last year. ☊ actually ☊
Actually, it would be much more sensible to do it later. ☊ actually ☊
They're not married, actually. ☊ actually ☊
Actually, I'll be a bit late home. ☊ actually ☊
Actually, I'm busy at the moment—can I call you back? ☊ actually ☊
A large organization can be slow to adapt to change. ☊ adapt ☊
There is, in addition, one further point to make. ☊ in addition (to sb/sth) ☊
adjust to sth: After a while his eyes adjusted to the dark. ☊ adjust ☊
admire sb/sth: I really admire your enthusiasm. ☊ admire ☊
major advances in the field of physics ☊ advance ☊
Our knowledge of the disease has advanced considerably over recent years. ☊ advance ☊
She had the advantage of a good education. ☊ advantage ☊
He took advantage of my generosity (= for example, by taking more than I had intended to give). ☊ take advantage of sth/sb ☊
When the adverts came on I got up to put the kettle on. ☊ advert ☊
I bought the camera and case as advertised in the catalogue. ☊ advertise ☊
advise sth: I'd advise extreme caution. ☊ advise ☊
Your lawyer can advise you whether to take any action. ☊ advise ☊
I'm afraid that it's not finished yet. ☊ I'm afraid ☊
Not long after that he resigned. ☊ after ☊
And they all lived happily ever after. ☊ after ☊
The letter came a few days ago. ☊ ago ☊
be agreed (that...): It was agreed (that) we should hold another meeting. ☊ agree ☊
agreement with sb: They have a free trade agreement with Australia. ☊ agreement ☊
You need to work hard to keep ahead. ☊ ahead ☊
aid agencies (= organizations that provide help) ☊ aid ☊
She stands accused of aiding and abetting the crime. ☊ aid and abet ☊
the aims of the lesson ☊ aim ☊
She went to London with the aim of finding a job. ☊ aim ☊
Our main aim is to increase sales in Europe. ☊ aim ☊
Bob's one aim in life is to earn a lot of money. ☊ aim ☊
Teamwork is required in order to achieve these aims. ☊ aim ☊
She set out the company's aims and objectives in her speech. ☊ aim ☊
He has always aimed high (= tried to achieve a lot). ☊ aim ☊
aim for sth: We should aim for a bigger share of the market. ☊ aim ☊
aim at sth: The government is aiming at a 50% reduction in unemployment. ☊ aim ☊
aim to do sth: They are aiming to reduce unemployment by 50%. ☊ aim ☊
aim at doing sth: They're aiming at training everybody by the end of the year. ☊ aim ☊
These measures are aimed at preventing violent crime. ☊ aim ☊
aim at sb/sth: I was aiming at the tree but hit the car by mistake. ☊ aim ☊
aim for sb/sth: Aim for the middle of the target. ☊ aim ☊
aim sth (at sb/sth): The gun was aimed at her head. ☊ aim ☊
A car alarm went off in the middle of the night (= started ringing). ☊ alarm ☊
The food and drink industry has responded to the demand for low- and no-alcohol drinks. ☊ alcohol ☊
levels of alcohol in the blood ☊ alcohol ☊
She had to steal food just to stay alive. ☊ alive ☊
allied forces/troops ☊ allied ☊
You need to allow three metres of fabric for the dress. ☊ allow ☊
We've got to get up early, all right? ☊ all right ☊
'I'm really sorry.' 'That's all right, don't worry.' ☊ all right ☊
It's almost time to go. ☊ almost ☊
Much of the land alongside the river is below sea level. ☊ alongside ☊
She's fluent in French and German. She also speaks a little Italian. ☊ also ☊
rubella, also known as German measles ☊ also ☊
Nothing can alter the fact that we are to blame. ☊ alter ☊
We can have the dress altered to fit you. ☊ alter ☊
There is a vegetarian alternative on the menu every day. ☊ alternative ☊
The agency will make travel arrangements for you. Alternatively, you can organize your own transport. ☊ alternatively ☊
I am not altogether happy (= I am very unhappy) about the decision. ☊ altogether ☊
She always arrives at 7.30. ☊ always ☊
We're not always this busy! ☊ always ☊
This is the way we've always done it. ☊ always ☊
This painting is very good—Ellie always was very good at art (= so it is not very surprising). ☊ always ☊
amazed at sb/sth: I was amazed at her knowledge of French literature. ☊ amazed ☊
The amazing thing is, he really believes he'll get away with it. ☊ amazing ☊
motivated by personal ambition ☊ ambition ☊
'What was wrong with the job?' 'Well, the pay wasn't good, among other things.' ☊ among ☊
They gave me some help in the beginning but it did not amount to much (= they did not give me much help). ☊ amount to sth ☊
He tried to analyse his feelings. ☊ analyse ☊
Many people never really express any anger. ☊ anger ☊
the growing anger and frustration of young unemployed people ☊ anger ☊
anger at sb/sth: He was filled with anger at the way he had been treated. ☊ anger ☊
She was angered by their selfishness and lack of concern. ☊ anger ☊
The painting changes slightly when seen from different angles. ☊ angle ☊
The article concentrates on the human angle (= the part that concerns people's emotions) of the story. ☊ angle ☊
Her behaviour really made me angry. ☊ angry ☊
The comments provoked an angry response from union leaders. ☊ angry ☊
angry with/at sb about/for sth: I was very angry with myself for making such a stupid mistake. ☊ angry ☊
angry at/about/over sth: He felt angry at the injustice of the situation. ☊ angry ☊
The passengers grew angry about the delay. ☊ angry ☊
announce sth: They haven't formally announced their engagement yet. ☊ announce ☊
annoy sb: His constant joking was beginning to annoy her. ☊ annoy ☊
it annoys sb when...: It really annoys me when people forget to say thank you. ☊ annoy ☊
The exhibition is held annually. ☊ annually ☊
'Finished?' 'No, I've got another three questions to do.' ☊ another ☊
Have you had an answer to your letter? ☊ answer ☊
He answered as truthfully as he could. ☊ answer ☊
to answer a letter/an advertisement ☊ answer ☊
it is anticipated that...: It is anticipated that inflation will stabilize at 3%. ☊ anticipate ☊
If you're worried about your health, share your anxieties with your doctor. ☊ anxiety ☊
Any teacher will tell you that students learn at different rates. ☊ any ☊
The exercises are so simple that almost anyone can do them. ☊ anyone ☊
self-catering holiday apartments ☊ apartment ☊
Their affluence is more apparent than real (= they are not as rich as they seem to be). ☊ apparent ☊
The Beatles have never really lost their appeal. ☊ appeal ☊
appeal (to sb) (for sth): to launch a TV appeal for donations to the charity ☊ appeal ☊
The child's mother made an emotional appeal on TV for his return. ☊ appeal ☊
appeal to sb to do sth: The police made an appeal to the public to remain calm. ☊ appeal ☊
appeal to sb to do sth: Organizers appealed to the crowd not to panic. ☊ appeal ☊
+ adj.: She didn't appear at all surprised at the news. ☊ appear ☊
When she lost all her money, she was determined to keep up appearances (= hide the true situation and pretend that everything was going well). ☊ appearance ☊
They really are apples and oranges. ☊ apples and oranges ☊
apply sth: to apply economic sanctions/political pressure ☊ apply ☊
You should apply in person/by letter. ☊ apply ☊
appoint sb: They have appointed a new head teacher at my son's school. ☊ appoint ☊
I've got a dental appointment at 3 o'clock. ☊ appointment ☊
to make/keep an appointment ☊ appointment ☊
You can't really appreciate foreign literature in translation. ☊ appreciate ☊
Now that the problem has been identified, appropriate action can be taken. ☊ appropriate ☊
appropriate for sth: Jeans are not appropriate for a formal party. ☊ appropriate ☊
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 course is approved by the Department for Education. ☊ approve ☊
a formula for approximating the weight of a horse ☊ approximate ☊
the areas of training and development ☊ area ☊
Finance is Mark's area. ☊ area ☊
The big growth area of recent years has been in health clubs. ☊ area ☊
There is heavy traffic in the downtown area tonight. ☊ area ☊
She knows the local area very well. ☊ area ☊
John is the London area manager. ☊ area ☊
Wreckage from the plane was scattered over a wide area. ☊ area ☊
The farm and surrounding area were flooded. ☊ area ☊
It could be argued that laws are made by and for men. ☊ argue ☊
After some heated argument a decision was finally taken. ☊ argument ☊
argument (with sb) (about/over sth): We had an argument with the waiter about the bill. ☊ argument ☊
Her main argument was a moral one. ☊ argument ☊
The bus came around the bend. ☊ around ☊
We met at six, as arranged. ☊ arrange ☊
She's happy with her unusual living arrangements. ☊ arrangement ☊
We can come to an arrangement over the price. ☊ arrangement ☊
Opposition leaders were put under house arrest (= not allowed to leave their houses). ☊ arrest ☊
A letter arrived for you this morning. ☊ arrive ☊
The road continues as straight as an arrow. ☊ arrow ☊
artificial emotion ☊ artificial ☊
Whoever made this cake is a real artist. ☊ artist ☊
He was a true artiste: sensitive, dramatic and tragic. ☊ artist ☊
The news came as a shock. ☊ as ☊
The 'h' in honest is silent, as in 'hour'. ☊ as ☊
As for food for the party, that's all being taken care of. ☊ as for sb/sth ☊
She pulled the curtain aside. ☊ aside ☊
ask for sth: to ask for a job/a drink/an explanation ☊ ask ☊
He was so exhausted that he fell asleep at his desk. ☊ asleep ☊
The book aims to cover all aspects of city life. ☊ aspect ☊
The consultancy gives advice to manufacturers on the health and safety aspects of their products. ☊ aspect ☊
assistance with sth: She offered me practical assistance with my research. ☊ assistance ☊
Maybe one of our assistants can help you make your choice? ☊ assistant ☊
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 ☊
The cat soon made the association between human beings and food. ☊ association ☊
assume (that)...: It is reasonable to assume (that) the economy will continue to improve. ☊ assume ☊
We were assured that everything possible was being done. ☊ assure ☊
We left at 2 o'clock. ☊ at ☊
We woke at dawn. ☊ at ☊
He left school at the age of 16. ☊ at ☊
The children grew up in an atmosphere of violence and insecurity. ☊ atmosphere ☊
attach sth to sth: Attach the coupon to the front of your letter. ☊ attach ☊
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 acute attack of food poisoning ☊ attack ☊
an attack of the giggles ☊ attack ☊
A child is recovering in hospital after a serious attack by a stray dog. ☊ attack ☊
attack sb/sth: At dawn the army attacked the town. ☊ attack ☊
attempt to do sth: Two factories were closed in an attempt to cut costs. ☊ attempt ☊
attempt at sth/at doing sth: The couple made an unsuccessful attempt at a compromise. ☊ attempt ☊
his attempt on the world land speed record ☊ attempt ☊
a world-record attempt ☊ attempt ☊
Do not attempt to repair this yourself. ☊ attempt ☊
A nurse attended to his needs constantly. ☊ attend to sb/sth ☊
for the attention of... (= written on the envelope of an official letter to say who should deal with it) ☊ attention ☊
She tried to attract the waiter's attention. ☊ attention ☊
He called (their) attention to the fact that many files were missing. ☊ attention ☊
to have a good/bad/positive/negative attitude towards sb/sth ☊ attitude ☊
She felt an immediate attraction for him. ☊ attraction ☊
Sexual attraction is a large part of falling in love. ☊ attraction ☊
Buckingham Palace is a major tourist attraction. ☊ attraction ☊
The debate was televised in front of a live audience. ☊ audience ☊
The target audience for this advertisement was mainly teenagers. ☊ audience ☊
the moral authority to run the country ☊ authority ☊
It was done without the principal's authority. ☊ authority ☊
Nothing will be done because no one in authority (= who has a position of power) takes the matter seriously. ☊ authority ☊
an automatic rifle (= one that continues to fire as long as the trigger is pressed) ☊ automatic ☊
Breathing is an automatic function of the body. ☊ automatic ☊
available resources/facilities ☊ available ☊
children of above/below average intelligence ☊ average ☊
If I get an A on this essay, that will bring my average (= average mark/grade) up to a B+. ☊ average ☊
Temperatures are above/below average for the time of year. ☊ average ☊
Class sizes in the school are below the national average. ☊ average ☊
avoid doing sth: They built a wall to avoid soil being washed away. ☊ avoid ☊
to be wide awake (= fully awake) ☊ awake ☊
The noise was keeping everyone awake. ☊ awake ☊
He lies awake at night worrying about his job. ☊ awake ☊
She was awake (= not unconscious) during the operation on her leg. ☊ awake ☊
awake (sb) (from/to sth): I awoke from a deep sleep. ☊ awake ☊
awake to do sth: He awoke to find her gone. ☊ awake ☊
His speech is bound to awake old fears and hostilities. ☊ awake ☊
It took her some time to awake to the dangers of her situation. ☊ awake to sth ☊
acutely/painfully (= very) aware ☊ aware ☊
aware of sth: I don't think people are really aware of just how much it costs. ☊ aware ☊
Everybody should be made aware of the risks involved. ☊ aware ☊
aware of sb/sth: She slipped away without him being aware of it. ☊ aware ☊
I had an awful job persuading him to come (= it was very difficult). ☊ awful ☊
This box is very awkward for one person to carry. ☊ awkward ☊
baby food/clothes ☊ baby ☊
I found some old photos at the back of the drawer. ☊ back ☊
If you'd like to come round the back (= to the area behind the house), I'll show you the garden. ☊ back ☊
She woke up briefly and then went back to sleep. ☊ back ☊
a photograph with trees in the background ☊ background ☊
background information/knowledge ☊ background ☊
The elections are taking place against a background of violence. ☊ background ☊
a person's family/social/cultural/educational/class background ☊ background ☊
In spite of their very different backgrounds, they immediately became friends. ☊ background ☊
In the movie they take a journey backwards through time. ☊ backwards ☊
Too much work is bad for your health. ☊ bad ☊
My headache is getting worse. ☊ bad ☊
I'm having a really bad day. ☊ bad ☊
That wasn't bad for a first attempt. ☊ not bad ☊
badly designed/organized ☊ badly ☊
He persuaded a small band of volunteers to help. ☊ band ☊
My salary is paid directly into my bank. ☊ bank ☊
I found David in the bar of the Red Lion (= a room in a pub where drinks are served). ☊ bar ☊
It was so crowded I couldn't get to the bar. ☊ bar ☊
The car was a bargain at that price. ☊ bargain ☊
barrier between A and B: There was no real barrier between reality and fantasy in his mind. ☊ barrier ☊
barrier against sth: Ozone is the earth's barrier against ultra-violet radiation. ☊ barrier ☊
The town is an ideal base for touring the area. ☊ base ☊
The movie is based on a real-life incident. ☊ based ☊
My knowledge of French is pretty basic. ☊ basic ☊
the cost of basic foods ☊ basic ☊
Some movies have been banned on the basis that they are too violent. ☊ basis ☊
The theory seems to have no basis in fact. ☊ basis ☊
a battle of wills (= when each side is very determined to win) ☊ battle ☊
Is there a God? ☊ be ☊
be (that)...: The fact is (that) we don't have enough money. ☊ 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 ☊
What is to be done about this problem? ☊ be ☊
bear sth: The pain was almost more than he could bear. ☊ bear ☊
What beats me is how it was done so quickly (= I don't understand how). ☊ beat ☊
The government's main aim is to beat inflation. ☊ beat ☊
Pause for two beats and then repeat the chorus. ☊ beat ☊
The woods were designated an area of outstanding natural beauty. ☊ beauty ☊
oyster beds (= an area in the sea where there are many oysters ) ☊ bed ☊
It's time for bed (= time to go to sleep). ☊ bed ☊
beers brewed in Germany ☊ beer ☊
Something ought to have been done before now. ☊ before ☊
It was some time before I realized the truth. ☊ before ☊
begin doing sth: Everyone began talking at once. ☊ begin ☊
Where does Europe end and Asia begin? ☊ begin ☊
'I'm thinking of a country in Asia.' 'What does it begin with (= what is the first letter)?' ☊ begin ☊
begin sth: He began a new magazine on post-war architecture. ☊ begin ☊
social/sexual/criminal behaviour ☊ behaviour ☊
The party believes (that) education is the most important issue facing the government. ☊ believe ☊
She believes that killing animals for food or fur is completely immoral. ☊ believe ☊
An alarm bell went off. ☊ bell ☊
a sharp bend in the road ☊ bend ☊
I've had the benefit of a good education. ☊ 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 ☊
He wrote his best songs before he was 25. ☊ best ☊
We want the kids to have the best possible education. ☊ best ☊
Painting is best done in daylight. ☊ best ☊
Don't worry about the exam—just do your best. ☊ best ☊
If you can only exercise once a week, that's better than nothing (= better than taking no exercise at all). ☊ better ☊
People are better educated now. ☊ better ☊
Switzerland lies between France, Germany, Austria and Italy. ☊ between ☊
The paper had fallen down between the desk and the wall. ☊ between ☊
The temperature remained between 25 ° C and 30 ° C all week. ☊ between ☊
The road continues beyond the village up into the hills. ☊ beyond ☊
The bicycle was beyond repair (= is too badly damaged to repair). ☊ beyond ☊
The immediate future is clear, but it's hard to tell what lies beyond. ☊ beyond ☊
bid (sth) (for sth): I bid £2 000 for the painting. ☊ bid ☊
At the auction (= a public sale where things are sold to the person who offers the most), the highest bid for the picture was £200. ☊ bid ☊
Do you really think we can take on the big boys (= compete with the most powerful people)? ☊ big ☊
The news came as a big blow. ☊ big ☊
the Education Reform Bill ☊ bill ☊
The area has a wealth of bird life. ☊ bird ☊
Mark has been blind from birth. ☊ birth ☊
It's really bitter out today. ☊ bitter ☊
blank whitewashed walls ☊ blank ☊
a chopping block (= for cutting food on) ☊ block ☊
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 ☊
She had a beautiful face with very good bone structure. ☊ bone ☊
an exercise book ☊ book ☊
Denmark's border with Germany ☊ border ☊
born of/to sb: He was born of/to German parents. ☊ born ☊
+ noun: John Wayne was born Marion Michael Morrison (= that was his name at birth). ☊ born ☊
borrow sth from sb/sth: Members can borrow up to ten books from the library at any one time. ☊ borrow ☊
For this job you will need a good knowledge of both Italian and Spanish. ☊ both ☊
bother doing sth: Why bother asking if you're not really interested? ☊ bother ☊
bother sb with sth: I don't want to bother her with my problems at the moment. ☊ bother ☊
I should really do some work this weekend but I can't be bothered. ☊ can't be bothered (to do sth) ☊
You need brains as well as brawn (= intelligence as well as strength) to do this job. ☊ brain ☊
a device to measure brain activity during sleep ☊ brain ☊
brand loyalty (= the tendency of customers to continue buying the same brand) ☊ brand ☊
She had broken the world 100 metres record. ☊ break ☊
break sth: a broken night's sleep (= a night during which you often wake up) ☊ break ☊
All the windows broke with the force of the blast. ☊ break ☊
More news after the break. ☊ break ☊
He was breathing heavily after his exertions. ☊ breathe ☊
a brick wall ☊ brick ☊
The book serves as a bridge between ancient wisdom and modern science. ☊ bridge ☊
Her eyes were bright with tears. ☊ bright ☊
a brightly lit room ☊ brightly ☊
a brilliant career ☊ brilliant ☊
The play was a brilliant success. ☊ brilliant ☊
brilliant sunshine ☊ brilliant ☊
brilliant blue eyes ☊ brilliant ☊
'How was it?' 'Brilliant!' ☊ brilliant ☊
Thanks. You've been brilliant (= very helpful). ☊ brilliant ☊
The news brought tears to his eyes (= made him cry). ☊ bring ☊
to bring a meeting to an end ☊ bring ☊
Mismanagement had brought the company to the brink of bankruptcy. ☊ bring ☊
We aim to bring down prices on all our computers. ☊ bring sth down ☊
The concert will be broadcast live (= at the same time as it takes place) tomorrow evening. ☊ broadcast ☊
We watched a live broadcast of the speech (= one shown at the same time as the speech was made). ☊ broadcast ☊
the education/defence budget (= the amount of money that can be spent on this) ☊ budget ☊
This information will help us build a picture of his attacker. ☊ build ☊
These finds help us build up a picture of life in the Middle Ages. ☊ build sth up ☊
All the pressure built up and he was off work for weeks with stress. ☊ build up (to sth) ☊
There's building work going on next door. ☊ building ☊
Some people burn calories (= use food to produce energy) faster than others. ☊ burn ☊
The dam burst under the weight of water. ☊ burst ☊
The words burst from her in an angry rush. ☊ burst ☊
holly bushes ☊ bush ☊
I should have got a better price for the car, but I'm not much of a businessman. ☊ businessman ☊
I'm afraid the doctor is busy at the moment. Can he call you back? ☊ busy ☊
They were busy enjoying themselves at the party. ☊ busy ☊
By the end of the day we were tired but happy. ☊ but ☊
By the time (that) this letter reaches you I will have left the country. ☊ by ☊
calculate sth: Use the formula to calculate the volume of the container. ☊ calculate ☊
We haven't really calculated the cost of the vacation yet. ☊ calculate ☊
calculate that...: Conservationists calculate that hundreds of species could be lost in this area. ☊ calculate ☊
call sb/sth + noun: I wouldn't call German an easy language. ☊ call ☊
They called for the immediate release of the hostages. ☊ call for sth ☊
The opposition have called for him to resign. ☊ call for sth ☊
to give sb/to make a call ☊ call ☊
The trial was held in camera. ☊ in camera ☊
Can he be serious? ☊ can ☊
one of the leading candidates for the presidency ☊ candidate ☊
a candidate for the degree of MPhil ☊ candidate ☊
She's a very capable teacher. ☊ capable ☊
I'll leave the organization in your capable hands. ☊ capable ☊
intellectual capacity ☊ capacity ☊
capacity for sth: She has an enormous capacity for hard work. ☊ capacity ☊
capacity for doing sth: Limited resources are restricting our capacity for developing new products. ☊ capacity ☊
capacity to do sth: your capacity to enjoy life ☊ capacity ☊
The theatre has a seating capacity of 2 000. ☊ capacity ☊
She was captain of the hockey team at school. ☊ captain ☊
a birthday/get-well/good luck card ☊ card ☊
He genuinely cares about his employees. ☊ care ☊
careful not to do sth: Be careful not to wake the baby. ☊ careful ☊
to carry out a promise/a threat/a plan/an order ☊ carry sth out ☊
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 with your work while I'm away. ☊ carry on (with sth), carry sth on ☊
After he left I just tried to carry on as normal (= do the things I usually do). ☊ carry on (with sth), carry sth on ☊
Carry on the good work! ☊ carry on (with sth), carry sth on ☊
a jewellery case ☊ case ☊
the case for/against private education ☊ case ☊
In case of fire, ring the alarm bell. ☊ in case of sth ☊
Payments can be made by cheque or in cash. ☊ cash ☊
The whole cast performs/perform brilliantly. ☊ cast ☊
cat food ☊ cat ☊
catch (in/on sth): Her dress caught on a nail. ☊ catch ☊
Animal welfare campaigners raised £70 000 for their cause last year. ☊ cause ☊
a good cause (= an organization that does good work, such as a charity) ☊ cause ☊
The donation is the biggest private gift to a humanitarian cause. ☊ cause ☊
Welfare payments cease as soon as an individual starts a job. ☊ cease ☊
cease sth: They voted to cease strike action immediately. ☊ cease ☊
The walls and ceiling were painted white. ☊ ceiling ☊
celebrate sth: We celebrated our 25th wedding anniversary in Florence. ☊ celebrate ☊
The organization has a central office in York. ☊ central ☊
the central area of the brain ☊ central ☊
That's true, to a certain extent. ☊ certain ☊
I think there's a bus at 8 but you'd better call to make certain. ☊ make certain (that...) ☊
a Postgraduate Certificate in Education (= a British qualification for teachers) ☊ certificate ☊
a chain of command (= a system in an organization by which instructions are passed from one person to another) ☊ chain ☊
an exciting/interesting challenge ☊ challenge ☊
The role will be the biggest challenge of his acting career. ☊ challenge ☊
to face a challenge (= to have to deal with one) ☊ challenge ☊
Destruction of the environment is one of the most serious challenges we face. ☊ challenge ☊
Schools must meet the challenge of new technology (= deal with it successfully). ☊ challenge ☊
I'm looking forward to the challenge of my new job. ☊ challenge ☊
to accept/take up a challenge ☊ challenge ☊
to mount a challenge ☊ challenge ☊
It was a direct challenge to the president's authority. ☊ challenge ☊
Their legal challenge was unsuccessful. ☊ challenge ☊
The story was completely untrue and was successfully challenged in court. ☊ challenge ☊
She does not like anyone challenging her authority. ☊ challenge ☊
This discovery challenges traditional beliefs. ☊ challenge ☊
challenge sb (to sth): Mike challenged me to a game of chess. ☊ challenge ☊
challenge sb to do sth: The opposition leader challenged the prime minister to call an election. ☊ challenge ☊
The job doesn't really challenge her. ☊ challenge ☊
change sth: At half-time the teams change ends. ☊ change ☊
changing attitudes towards education ☊ change ☊
Fame hasn't really changed him. ☊ change ☊
Finishing early was a welcome change. ☊ change ☊
Complaints must be made through the proper channels. ☊ channel ☊
Steps are being taken to implement a ceasefire through diplomatic channels. ☊ channel ☊
Everyone admires her strength of character and determination. ☊ character ☊
The modern hotels here have no real character. ☊ character ☊
charge sth at sth: Calls are charged at 36p per minute. ☊ charge ☊
Many charities sent money to help the victims of the famine. ☊ charity ☊
The concert will raise money for local charities. ☊ charity ☊
a charity concert (= organized to get money for charity) ☊ charity ☊
a sales chart (= showing the level of a company's sales) ☊ chart ☊
cheap perfume/jewellery/shoes ☊ cheap ☊
A good education is not cheap. ☊ cheap ☊
Many people feel cheated by the government's refusal to hold a referendum. ☊ cheat ☊
We checked through the photographs to make sure there were none missing. ☊ check over/through sth ☊
Was any check made on Mr Morris when he applied for the post? ☊ check ☊
a health check ☊ check ☊
walls painted in cheerful (= light and bright) colours ☊ cheerful ☊
to make a cheque out to sb ☊ cheque ☊
The bullet hit him in the chest. ☊ chest ☊
She gasped for breath, her chest heaving. ☊ chest ☊
a chest infection ☊ chest ☊
chest pains ☊ chest ☊
a hairy chest ☊ chest ☊
the Chief Education Officer ☊ chief ☊
All main courses are served with chips or baked potato. ☊ chip ☊
We aim to help students make more informed career choices. ☊ choice ☊
Resources are finite, and choices have to be made between competing priorities and needs. ☊ choice ☊
She's going to do it. She doesn't have much choice, really, does she? ☊ choice ☊
This government is committed to extending parental choice in education. ☊ choice ☊
The menu has a good choice of desserts. ☊ choice ☊
Church is at 9 o'clock. ☊ church ☊
The Church has a duty to condemn violence. ☊ church ☊
She's Italian by birth but is now an Australian citizen. ☊ citizen ☊
Complete a claim form (= an official document which you must use in order to request money from an organization). ☊ claim ☊
Everyone clapped in time to the music. ☊ clap ☊
I have a history class at 9 o'clock. ☊ class ☊
a classic novel/study/goal ☊ classic ☊
The hotel was spotlessly (= extremely) clean. ☊ clean ☊
She was in Australia but I could hear her voice as clear as a bell. ☊ clear ☊
I found the letters when I was clearing out after my father died. ☊ clear out, clear sth out ☊
It's time to clear up. ☊ clear up, clear sth up ☊
He's too clever by half, if you ask me (= it annoys me or makes me suspicious). ☊ clever ☊
the harsh climate of the Arctic regions ☊ climate ☊
a climate of suspicion/violence ☊ climate ☊
The paper's circulation continues to climb. ☊ climb ☊
The boys climbed over the wall. ☊ climb ☊
The meeting will close at 10.00 p.m. ☊ close ☊
I closed my eyes against the bright light. ☊ close ☊
It was a very close finish. ☊ close ☊
The total was close to 20% of the workforce. ☊ close ☊
Take a close look at this photograph. ☊ close ☊
On closer examination the painting proved to be a fake. ☊ close ☊
She has kept in close contact with the victims' families. ☊ close ☊
the high cost of food and clothing ☊ clothing ☊
a coach station (= where coaches start and end their journey) ☊ coach ☊
You're just coasting—it's time to work hard now. ☊ coast ☊
to give the walls a second coat of paint ☊ coat ☊
ground/real coffee ☊ coffee ☊
a cold drink ☊ cold ☊
Hot and cold food is available in the cafeteria. ☊ cold ☊
The walls were strengthened to protect them from collapse. ☊ collapse ☊
the collapse of law and order in the area ☊ collapse ☊
collect (for sth): We're collecting for local charities. ☊ collect ☊
The painting comes from his private collection. ☊ collection ☊
a college of further education (= providing education and training for people over 16) ☊ college ☊
Foods which go through a factory process lose much of their colour, flavour and texture. ☊ colour ☊
The German team scored a combined total of 652 points. ☊ combine ☊
At last winter came to an end. ☊ come ☊
come in sth: This dress comes in black and red. ☊ come ☊
Everything will come right in the end. ☊ come ☊
His resignation came as no surprise. ☊ come ☊
They continued until they came to a river. ☊ come ☊
What time did you come (= to my house)? ☊ come ☊
Have any letters come for me? ☊ come ☊
The time has come (= now is the moment) to act. ☊ come ☊
His performance didn't really come up to his usual high standard. ☊ come up to sth ☊
These ink stains won't come out of my dress. ☊ come out (of sth) ☊
Set the oven to come on at six. ☊ come on ☊
News is coming in of a serious plane crash in France. ☊ come in ☊
'She doesn't try hard enough.' 'That's rich, coming from you (= you do not try hard either).' ☊ come from sth ☊
She came across some old photographs in a drawer. ☊ come across sb/sth ☊
comfort food (= food that makes you feel better) ☊ comfort ☊
There were many disagreements over the command of the peacekeeping forces. ☊ command ☊
comment that...: A spokesperson commented that levels of carbon dioxide were very high. ☊ comment ☊
She is developing the commercial side of the organization. ☊ commercial ☊
commercial baby foods ☊ commercial ☊
commit sb/yourself (to sth/to doing sth): The President is committed to reforming health care. ☊ commit ☊
commit sb/yourself to do sth: Both sides committed themselves to settle the dispute peacefully. ☊ commit ☊
commitment (to sb/sth): She doesn't want to make a big emotional commitment to Steve at the moment. ☊ commitment ☊
commitment to do/doing sth: The company's commitment to providing quality at a reasonable price has been vital to its success. ☊ commitment ☊
We are working together for a common purpose. ☊ common ☊
communicate sth (to sb): He was eager to communicate his ideas to the group. ☊ communicate ☊
Doctors do not always have good communication skills. ☊ communication ☊
There is a strong sense of community in this town. ☊ community ☊
Standards in health care have improved enormously compared to 40 years ago. ☊ 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 of A with B: a comparison of men's salaries with those of women ☊ comparison ☊
By comparison, expenditure on education increased last year. ☊ by comparison ☊
a formal complaint ☊ complaint ☊
to file/lodge (= make) a complaint ☊ complaint ☊
complex machinery ☊ complex ☊
the complex structure of the human brain ☊ complex ☊
a complex road system ☊ complex ☊
a complex argument/problem/subject ☊ complex ☊
I do not wish to complicate the task more than is necessary. ☊ complicate ☊
To complicate matters further, there will be no transport available till 8 o'clock. ☊ complicate ☊
The issue is complicated by the fact that a vital document is missing. ☊ complicate ☊
a complicated system ☊ complicated ☊
The instructions look very complicated. ☊ complicated ☊
The story is extremely complicated. ☊ complicated ☊
It's all very complicated—but I'll try and explain. ☊ complicated ☊
concentrate sth: Nothing concentrates the mind better than the knowledge that you could die tomorrow (= it makes you think very clearly). ☊ concentrate ☊
concentrate sth (on sth/on doing sth): I decided to concentrate all my efforts on finding somewhere to live. ☊ concentrate ☊
She gave up German in order to concentrate on her French. ☊ concentrate on sth ☊
Tiredness affects your powers of concentration. ☊ concentration ☊
The story concerns the prince's efforts to rescue Pamina. ☊ concern ☊
One major difference between these computers concerns the way in which they store information. ☊ concern ☊
Where our children's education is concerned, no compromise is acceptable. ☊ concern ☊
Everyone who was directly concerned in (= had some responsibility for) the incident has now resigned. ☊ concern ☊
concern (about sth/sb): There is growing concern about violence on television. ☊ concern ☊
In the meeting, voters raised concerns about health care. ☊ concern ☊
concern (over sth/sb): The report expressed concern over continuing high unemployment. ☊ concern ☊
The President's health was giving serious cause for concern. ☊ concern ☊
Concerned parents held a meeting. ☊ concerned ☊
it is concluded that...: It was concluded that the level of change necessary would be low. ☊ conclude ☊
+ speech: 'So it should be safe to continue,' he concluded. ☊ conclude ☊
conclude with sth: The programme concluded with Stravinsky's 'Rite of Spring'. ☊ conclude ☊
conclude by doing sth: He concluded by wishing everyone a safe trip home. ☊ conclude ☊
a strike to improve pay and conditions ☊ condition ☊
The negotiations have been conducted in a positive manner. ☊ conduct ☊
a concert by the Philharmonic Orchestra, conducted by Sir Colin Davis ☊ conduct ☊
She is attending a three-day conference on AIDS education. ☊ conference ☊
The conference will be held in Glasgow. ☊ conference ☊
A fall in unemployment will help to restore consumer confidence. ☊ confidence ☊
The work will not be confined to the Glasgow area. ☊ confine ☊
The violence was the result of political and ethnic conflicts. ☊ conflict ☊
The government has done nothing to resolve the conflict over nurses' pay. ☊ conflict ☊
conflicting emotions/interests/loyalties ☊ conflict ☊
His comments only served to confuse the issue further. ☊ confuse ☊
People are confused about all the different labels on food these days. ☊ confused ☊
There is some confusion about what the correct procedure should be. ☊ confusion ☊
Sacha felt confusion sweeping over her as she read the letter. ☊ confusion ☊
to offer/send your congratulations to sb ☊ congratulation ☊
'We're getting married!' 'Congratulations!' ☊ congratulation ☊
Congratulations on your exam results! ☊ congratulation ☊
a letter of congratulation ☊ congratulation ☊
Click 'Continue' to connect to the Internet. ☊ connect ☊
The fall in retail sales is directly connected with the decline in employment. ☊ connected ☊
connection (between A and B): Scientists have established a connection between cholesterol levels and heart disease. ☊ connection ☊
His resignation must have some connection with the recent scandal. ☊ connection ☊
connection (with sth): a direct/close/strong connection with sth ☊ connection ☊
conscious of sth: She's very conscious of the problems involved. ☊ conscious ☊
conscious of doing sth: He became acutely conscious of having failed his parents. ☊ conscious ☊
conscious that...: I was vaguely conscious that I was being watched. ☊ conscious ☊
A patient who is not fully conscious should never be left alone. ☊ conscious ☊
to make a conscious decision ☊ conscious ☊
I made a conscious effort to get there on time. ☊ conscious ☊
a conscious act of cruelty ☊ conscious ☊
environmentally conscious ☊ conscious ☊
They have become increasingly health-conscious. ☊ conscious ☊
Two hundred people lost their jobs as a direct consequence of the merger. ☊ consequence ☊
music which is accessible to an audience with extremely conservative tastes ☊ conservative ☊
The company is being actively considered as a potential partner (= it is thought possible that it could become one). ☊ consider ☊
consider sb/sth + noun: consider sb/sth (to be) sth: consider sb/sth (as) sth: He considers himself an expert on the subject. ☊ consider ☊
Careful consideration should be given to issues of health and safety. ☊ consideration ☊
economic/commercial/environmental/practical considerations ☊ consideration ☊
They showed no consideration whatsoever for my feelings. ☊ consideration ☊
constant interruptions ☊ constant ☊
Babies need constant attention. ☊ constant ☊
This entrance is in constant use. ☊ constant ☊
Heat the sauce, stirring constantly. ☊ constantly ☊
We are constantly on the lookout for new ideas. ☊ constantly ☊
a consulting engineer (= one who has expert knowledge and gives advice) ☊ consult ☊
Health-conscious consumers want more information about the food they buy. ☊ consumer ☊
Tax cuts will boost consumer confidence after the recession. ☊ consumer ☊
Children should be brought into contact with poetry at an early age. ☊ contact ☊
His fingers were briefly in contact with the ball. ☊ contact ☊
This substance should not come into contact with food. ☊ contact ☊
a fear of physical contact ☊ contact ☊
She blushed at the sudden contact of his hand against her arm. ☊ 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 ☊
There is little contact between the two organizations. ☊ contact ☊
The organization put me in contact with other people in a similar position (= gave me their addresses or telephone numbers). ☊ contact ☊
two people avoiding eye contact (= avoiding looking directly at each other) ☊ contact ☊
This drink doesn't contain any alcohol. ☊ contain ☊
Food will last longer if kept in an airtight container. ☊ container ☊
She hadn't read the letter and so was unaware of its contents. ☊ content ☊
a table of contents (= the list at the front of a book) ☊ content ☊
food with a high fat content ☊ content ☊
the alcohol content of a drink ☊ content ☊
the continent of Africa ☊ continent ☊
the African continent ☊ continent ☊
The exhibition continues until 25 July. ☊ continue ☊
The rain will continue into the evening. ☊ continue ☊
continue to do sth: The rain continued to fall all afternoon. ☊ continue ☊
The number of car accident deaths is continuing to decline. ☊ continue ☊
continue doing sth: The rain continued falling all afternoon. ☊ continue ☊
continue doing sth: She wanted to continue working until she was 60. ☊ continue ☊
He vowed to continue fighting. ☊ continue ☊
continue to do sth: He continued to ignore everything I was saying. ☊ continue ☊
continue (with sth): Are you going to continue with the project? ☊ continue ☊
continue sth: The board of inquiry is continuing its investigations. ☊ continue ☊
The path continued over rough, rocky ground. ☊ continue ☊
He continued on his way. ☊ continue ☊
I want you to continue as project manager. ☊ continue ☊
She will continue in her present job until a replacement can be found. ☊ continue ☊
The story continues in our next issue. ☊ continue ☊
continue sth: The story will be continued in our next issue. ☊ continue ☊
Please continue—I didn't mean to interrupt. ☊ continue ☊
+ speech: 'In fact,' he continued, 'I'd like to congratulate you.' ☊ continue ☊
Recovery after the accident will be a continuous process that may take several months. ☊ continuous ☊
Stop smoking and you will see a continuous improvement in your health. ☊ continuous ☊
She was in continuous employment until the age of sixty-five. ☊ continuous ☊
The rain has been continuous since this morning. ☊ continuous ☊
a continuous line of traffic ☊ continuous ☊
Rain was falling outside in a continuous silver curtain. ☊ continuous ☊
For four days the town suffered continuous attacks. ☊ continuous ☊
He has lived and worked in France almost continuously since 1990. ☊ continuously ☊
the continuously changing situation ☊ continuously ☊
Heat the mixture until thickened, stirring continuously. ☊ continuously ☊
The offer has been accepted, subject to contract (= the agreement is not official until the contract is signed). ☊ contract ☊
The heart muscles contract to expel the blood. ☊ contract ☊
contract sth: The exercise consists of stretching and contracting the leg muscles. ☊ contract ☊
contribution (to sth): He made a very positive contribution to the success of the project. ☊ contribution ☊
a significant contribution to scientific knowledge ☊ contribution ☊
A new advance has been made in the control of malaria. ☊ control ☊
Price controls on food were ended. ☊ control ☊
The city is in the control of enemy forces. ☊ control ☊
He got so angry he lost control (= shouted and said or did things he would not normally do). ☊ control ☊
There has been some violence after the match, but the police are now in control of the situation. ☊ be in control (of sth) ☊
In spite of all her family problems, she's really in control. ☊ be in control (of sth) ☊
control yourself: I was so furious I couldn't control myself and I hit him. ☊ control ☊
control sth: He was finding it difficult to control his feelings. ☊ control ☊
control sth: government attempts to control immigration ☊ control ☊
Convention demands that a club member should resign in such a situation. ☊ convention ☊
to hold a convention ☊ convention ☊
conventional behaviour/morality ☊ conventional ☊
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 ☊
convince sb/yourself (of sth): You'll need to convince them of your enthusiasm for the job. ☊ convince ☊
convince sb/yourself (that)...: I'd convinced myself (that) I was right. ☊ convince ☊
The experience convinced him that Europe was on the brink of a revolution. ☊ convince ☊
I've been trying to convince him to see a doctor. ☊ convince ☊
The thieves replaced the original painting with a copy. ☊ copy ☊
Their tactics have been copied by other terrorist organizations. ☊ copy ☊
The standards of housing and education are often lower in the older urban cores (= the centres of towns or cities). ☊ core ☊
Write your address in the top right-hand corner of the letter. ☊ corner ☊
He was looking correctly grave. ☊ correctly ☊
We did not even make enough money to cover the cost of the food. ☊ cost ☊
He worked non-stop for three months, at considerable cost to his health. ☊ cost ☊
Good food need not cost a fortune (= cost a lot of money). ☊ cost ☊
count for sth: The fact that she had apologized counted for nothing with him. ☊ count ☊
to take/do a course in art and design ☊ course ☊
the sales team covering the northern part of the country (= selling to people in that area) ☊ cover ☊
The walls were covered with pictures. ☊ covered ☊
a covered area of the stadium with seats ☊ covered ☊
Cracks began to appear in the walls. ☊ crack ☊
Share prices crashed to an all-time low yesterday. ☊ crash ☊
The main purpose of industry is to create wealth. ☊ create ☊
Create a new directory and put all your files into it. ☊ create ☊
The reorganization has created a lot of bad feeling. ☊ create ☊
I can't take all the credit for the show's success—it was a team effort. ☊ credit ☊
Your credit limit is now £2 000. ☊ credit ☊
an increase in violent crime ☊ crime ☊
the connection between drugs and organized crime ☊ crime ☊
criticize sb/sth for sth: The government has been criticized for not taking the problem seriously. ☊ criticize ☊
They crossed the finishing line together (= in a race). ☊ cross ☊
crowded streets ☊ crowded ☊
a crowded bar ☊ crowded ☊
In the spring the place is crowded with skiers. ☊ crowded ☊
a room crowded with books ☊ crowded ☊
We have a very crowded schedule. ☊ crowded ☊
Her suicide attempt was really a cry for help. ☊ cry ☊
'Are you really an artist?' Sara asked curiously. ☊ curiously ☊
a shower curtain ☊ curtain ☊
The audience was waiting for the curtain to rise (= for the play to begin). ☊ curtain ☊
There was tremendous applause when the curtain came down (= the play ended). ☊ curtain ☊
The curtain has fallen on her long and distinguished career (= her career has ended). ☊ curtain ☊
It's time to face the final curtain (= the end; death). ☊ curtain ☊
an old/ancient custom ☊ custom ☊
It's a local custom. ☊ custom ☊
It is the custom in that country for women to marry young. ☊ custom ☊
a customs officer ☊ customs ☊
cut sth by...: His salary has been cut by ten per cent. ☊ cut ☊
I would cut out the bit about working as a waitress. ☊ cut sth out ☊
The winner cut ten seconds off (= ran the distance ten seconds faster than) the world record. ☊ cut sth off ☊
Using sharp scissors, make a small cut in the material. ☊ cut ☊
They could not break the cycle of harvest failure, food shortage, price increase and misery. ☊ cycle ☊
I'm going—I've done enough damage here already. ☊ damage ☊
Smoking seriously damages your health. ☊ damage ☊
emotionally damaged children ☊ damage ☊
Find a partner and practise these new dance steps. ☊ dance ☊
We hold a dance every year to raise money for charity. ☊ dance ☊
They stayed up all night singing and dancing. ☊ dance ☊
Smoking is a serious danger to health. ☊ danger ☊
Darker colours are more practical and don't show stains. ☊ dark ☊
I've got a date with Lucy tomorrow night. ☊ date ☊
There's no date on this letter. ☊ date ☊
The custom dates back hundreds of years. ☊ date back (to...), date from... ☊
Have a nice day! ☊ day ☊
Is the Western a dead art form? ☊ dead ☊
Have you dealt with these letters yet? ☊ deal with sth ☊
He's good at dealing with pressure. ☊ deal with sth ☊
to make/sign/conclude/close a deal (with sb) ☊ deal ☊
As athletes prepare for the Olympics, sporting organizations are looking for big sponsorship deals to pay for the trip to Sydney. ☊ deal ☊
a sudden/violent/peaceful, etc. death ☊ death ☊
economic/moral/urban decay ☊ decay ☊
decaying leaves/teeth/food ☊ decay ☊
decaying inner city areas ☊ decay ☊
Who took the decision to go ahead with the project? ☊ decision ☊
He is really bad at making decisions. ☊ decision ☊
Germany declared war on France on 1 August 1914. ☊ declare ☊
The government has declared war on (= officially stated its intention to stop) illiteracy. ☊ declare ☊
declare sth + noun: The area has been declared a national park. ☊ declare ☊
declare sth to be sth: The painting was declared to be a forgery. ☊ declare ☊
declare yourself + adj./noun: She declared herself extremely hurt by his lack of support. ☊ declare ☊
Support for the party continues to decline. ☊ decline ☊
Her health was declining rapidly. ☊ decline ☊
Photographs of actors decorated the walls of the restaurant. ☊ decorate ☊
The mirror is functional yet decorative. ☊ decorative ☊
a place of great power and of deep significance ☊ deep ☊
How deep is the wound? ☊ deep ☊
deeply rooted customs/ideas ☊ deeply ☊
The town walls were built as a defence against enemy attacks. ☊ defence ☊
Humour is a more effective defence than violence. ☊ defence ☊
The male ape defends his females from other males. ☊ defend ☊
I definitely remember sending the letter. ☊ definitely ☊
What's your definition of happiness? ☊ definition ☊
I agree with you to a certain degree. ☊ degree ☊
Most pop music is influenced, to a greater or lesser degree, by the blues. ☊ degree ☊
Report it to the police without delay (= immediately). ☊ delay ☊
She's suffering a delayed reaction (= a reaction that did not happen immediately) to the shock. ☊ delay ☊
delay doing sth: He delayed telling her the news, waiting for the right moment. ☊ delay ☊
His health had always been delicate. ☊ delicate ☊
delighted by/at sth: She was delighted by/at the news of the wedding. ☊ delighted ☊
She shouldn't always give in to his demands. ☊ demand ☊
demand sth: She demanded an immediate explanation. ☊ demand ☊
+ speech: 'Who the hell are you?' he demanded angrily. ☊ demand ☊
This sport demands both speed and strength. ☊ demand ☊
demonstrate that...: These results demonstrate convincingly that our campaign is working. ☊ demonstrate ☊
demonstrate sth (to sb): Her job involves demonstrating new educational software. ☊ demonstrate ☊
demonstrate (in favour/support of sth): They are demonstrating in favour of free higher education. ☊ demonstrate ☊
There's no denying (the fact) that quicker action could have saved them. ☊ deny ☊
it is denied that...: It can't be denied that we need to devote more resources to this problem. ☊ deny ☊
They had received no news of him since his departure from the island. ☊ departure ☊
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 ☊
Her paintings reveal hidden depths (= unknown and interesting things about her character). ☊ depth ☊
a job that doesn't require any great depth of knowledge ☊ depth ☊
to give a detailed/full description of the procedure ☊ description ☊
the novelist's powers of description ☊ description ☊
design sth: to design a car/a dress/an office ☊ design ☊
desire for sth: a strong desire for power ☊ desire ☊
desire sth: We all desire health and happiness. ☊ desire ☊
the check-in desk ☊ desk ☊
a desperate bid for freedom ☊ desperate ☊
She clung to the edge in a desperate attempt to save herself. ☊ desperate ☊
desperately ill/unhappy/lonely ☊ desperately ☊
Her voice was shaking despite all her efforts to control it. ☊ despite ☊
She was good at physics despite the fact that she found it boring. ☊ despite ☊
You have destroyed my hopes of happiness. ☊ destroy ☊
Failure was slowly destroying him (= making him less and less confident and happy). ☊ destroy ☊
The central argument is that capitalism sows the seeds of its own destruction (= creates the forces that destroy it). ☊ destruction ☊
a determined effort to stop smoking ☊ determined ☊
He's developed a real flair for management. ☊ develop ☊
The writer's letters and diaries are being published next year. ☊ diary ☊
die sth: to die a violent/painful/natural, etc. death ☊ die ☊
At least they died happy. ☊ die ☊
The old customs are dying. ☊ die ☊
diet drinks (= with fewer calories than normal) ☊ diet ☊
There are no significant differences between the education systems of the two countries. ☊ difference ☊
He was studying the complex similarities and differences between humans and animals. ☊ difference ☊
The male bird has a differently shaped head. ☊ differently ☊
Your writing is really difficult to read. ☊ difficult ☊
I had considerable difficulty (in) persuading her to leave. ☊ difficulty ☊
The changes were made with surprisingly little difficulty. ☊ difficulty ☊
varying levels of difficulty ☊ difficulty ☊
What time do you serve dinner? ☊ dinner ☊
The club's annual dinner will be held on 3 June. ☊ dinner ☊
a direct answer/question ☊ direct ☊
She has a very direct way of speaking. ☊ direct ☊
I prefer a more direct approach. ☊ direct ☊
Protect your child from direct sunlight by using a sunscreen. ☊ direct ☊
the most direct route/course ☊ direct ☊
a direct flight (= a flight that does not stop) ☊ direct ☊
There's a direct train to Leeds (= it may stop at other stations but you do not have to change trains). ☊ direct ☊
a direct hit (= a hit that is accurate and does not touch sth else first) ☊ direct ☊
They are in direct contact with the hijackers. ☊ direct ☊
His death was a direct result of your action. ☊ direct ☊
She has direct responsibility for all new trainees. ☊ direct ☊
We are looking for somebody with direct experience of this type of work. ☊ direct ☊
This information has a direct bearing on (= it is closely connected with) the case. ☊ direct ☊
They see a direct link between the money supply and prices. ☊ direct ☊
She prefers to act rather than direct. ☊ direct ☊
He was asked to take command and direct operations. ☊ direct ☊
direct sth at sth/sb: The machine directs a powerful beam at the affected part of the body. ☊ direct ☊
direct sth to/towards sth/sb: There are three main issues that we need to direct our attention to. ☊ direct ☊
direct sth against sth/sb: Most of his anger was directed against himself. ☊ direct ☊
He drove her directly to her hotel. ☊ directly ☊
He's directly responsible to the boss. ☊ directly ☊
We have not been directly affected by the cuts. ☊ directly ☊
The President was not directly involved. ☊ directly ☊
The issues raised in the report relate directly to the ongoing work of the charity. ☊ directly ☊
The two incidents are not directly linked. ☊ directly ☊
directly opposite/below/ahead ☊ directly ☊
They remain directly opposed to these new plans. ☊ directly ☊
a regional director ☊ director ☊
the director of education ☊ director ☊
disadvantage (of sth): One major disadvantage of the area is the lack of public transport. ☊ disadvantage ☊
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 ☊
disappointed (in/with sb/sth): I'm disappointed in you—I really thought I could trust you! ☊ disappointed ☊
disapprove of sb/sth: He strongly disapproved of the changes that had been made. ☊ disapprove ☊
Letting her organize the party is a recipe for disaster (= something that is likely to go badly wrong). ☊ disaster ☊
a discount shop (= one that regularly sells goods at reduced prices) ☊ discount ☊
discount sth as sth: The news reports were being discounted as propaganda. ☊ discount ☊
Researchers in this field have made some important new discoveries. ☊ discovery ☊
protection against sexually transmitted diseases ☊ disease ☊
The level of violence in the film really disgusted me. ☊ disgust ☊
His language is disgusting (= he uses a lot of offensive words). ☊ disgusting ☊
a baking/serving dish ☊ dish ☊
Beware of dishonest traders in the tourist areas. ☊ dishonest ☊
I don't like him, and it would be dishonest of me to pretend otherwise. ☊ dishonest ☊
He was accused of dishonestly obtaining property. ☊ dishonestly ☊
She took an instant dislike to the house and the neighbourhood. ☊ dislike ☊
I have rarely seen her display any sign of emotion. ☊ display ☊
a breathtaking display of aerobatics ☊ display ☊
distinguish A and B: Sometimes reality and fantasy are hard to distinguish. ☊ distinguish ☊
The male bird is distinguished from the female by its red beak. ☊ distinguish ☊
The power of speech distinguishes human beings from animals. ☊ distinguish ☊
distribute sth to sb/sth: The organization distributed food to the earthquake victims. ☊ distribute ☊
distribute sth among sb/sth: The money was distributed among schools in the area. ☊ distribute ☊
the distribution of food and medicines to the flood victims ☊ distribution ☊
If you get up early, try not to disturb everyone else. ☊ disturb ☊
She awoke early after a disturbed night. ☊ disturb ☊
He divides his energies between politics and business. ☊ divide ☊
division of sth: a fair division of time and resources ☊ division ☊
Divorce proceedings (= the legal process of divorce) started today. ☊ divorce ☊
Who's doing (= organizing and preparing) the food for the wedding reception? ☊ do ☊
I don't know what to do with (= how to use) all the food that's left over. ☊ do sth with 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) ☊
'What do you want to see me about?' 'It's to do with that letter you sent me.' ☊ be/have to do with sb/sth ☊
dog food ☊ dog ☊
the growing problem of domestic violence (= violence between members of the same family) ☊ domestic ☊
The train crash dominated the news. ☊ dominate ☊
The helicopters appeared as two black dots on the horizon. ☊ dot ☊
a double meaning/purpose/aim ☊ double ☊
double sth: Double all the quantities in the recipe to make enough for eight people. ☊ double ☊
The baby can't keep any food down (= in her body). ☊ down ☊
Subsidence is the downward movement of a site on which a building stands. ☊ downward ☊
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 ☊
two dozen eggs ☊ dozen ☊
three dozen red roses ☊ dozen ☊
several dozen/a few dozen people ☊ dozen ☊
The company employs no more than a couple of dozen people. ☊ dozen ☊
They arrived in dozens (= in large numbers). ☊ dozen ☊
dozen of sth: I've been there dozens of times. ☊ dozen ☊
I've made a rough draft of the letter. ☊ draft ☊
a costume/historical, etc. drama ☊ drama ☊
A powerful human drama was unfolding before our eyes. ☊ drama ☊
dramatic results/developments/news ☊ dramatic ☊
They watched dramatic pictures of the police raid on TV. ☊ dramatic ☊
The report drew a grim picture of inefficiency and corruption. ☊ draw ☊
'Goodnight. Sweet dreams.' ☊ dream ☊
It was the end of all my hopes and dreams. ☊ dream ☊
dream sth: Did it really happen or did I just dream it? ☊ dream ☊
dream (that)...: I never dreamt (that) I'd actually get the job. ☊ dream ☊
He has no dress sense (= no idea of how to dress well). ☊ dress ☊
food and drink ☊ drink ☊
The drinks are on me (= I'll pay for them). ☊ drink ☊
I need a stiff drink (= a very strong drink). ☊ drink ☊
drink yourself + adj.: He had drunk himself unconscious on vodka. ☊ drink ☊
The urge to survive drove them on. ☊ drive ☊
Her constant nagging drove him away. ☊ drive sb away ☊
Who was the driving force (= the person with the strongest influence) in the band? ☊ driving ☊
You must drop your speed in built-up areas. ☊ drop ☊
drug rehabilitation ☊ drug ☊
Police arrested him for being drunk and disorderly (= violent or noisy in a public place because of being drunk). ☊ drunk ☊
My essay's due next Friday (= it has to be given to the teacher by then). ☊ due ☊
The team's success was largely due to her efforts. ☊ due ☊
a dull grey colour ☊ dull ☊
Local councillors have a duty to serve the community. ☊ duty ☊
Report for duty at 8 a.m. ☊ duty ☊
Don and Susie really loved each other (= he loved her and she loved him). ☊ each other ☊
I must be the happiest person on earth! ☊ earth ☊
The pain immediately eased. ☊ ease ☊
I can easily finish it tonight. ☊ easily ☊
She doesn't eat sensibly (= doesn't eat food that is good for her). ☊ eat ☊
I couldn't eat another thing (= I have had enough food). ☊ eat ☊
It's a false economy to buy cheap clothes (= it seems cheaper but it is not really since they do not last very long). ☊ economy ☊
educate sb (in/on sth): Children need to be educated on the dangers of drug-taking. ☊ educate ☊
educate sb to do sth: The campaign is intended to educate the public to respect the environment. ☊ educate ☊
privately educated children ☊ educated ☊
a British-educated lawyer ☊ educated ☊
He's a Princeton-educated Texan. ☊ educated ☊
an educated and articulate person ☊ educated ☊
He spoke in an educated voice. ☊ educated ☊
primary/elementary education ☊ education ☊
secondary education ☊ education ☊
adult education classes ☊ education ☊
a college/university education ☊ education ☊
the state education system ☊ education ☊
She completed her formal education in 1995. ☊ education ☊
health education ☊ education ☊
an alcohol education programme (= to warn of the dangers of alcohol) ☊ education ☊
Patient education is important to minimize the risk of a second heart attack. ☊ education ☊
the Education Department ☊ education ☊
the Department of Health, Education and Welfare ☊ education ☊
There should be closer links between education and industry. ☊ education ☊
a Bachelor of Education degree ☊ education ☊
I tried to persuade him, but with little or no effect. ☊ effect ☊
The overall effect of the painting is overwhelming. ☊ effect ☊
He only behaves like that for effect (= in order to impress people). ☊ effect ☊
The recommendations will soon be put into effect. ☊ bring/put sth into effect ☊
New controls come into effect next month. ☊ come into effect ☊
Some people believe that violence is an effective way of protesting. ☊ effective ☊
I admire the effective use of colour in her paintings. ☊ effective ☊
a very efficiently organized event ☊ efficiently ☊
You should put more effort into your work. ☊ effort ☊
A lot of effort has gone into making this event a success. ☊ effort ☊
The company has invested a great deal of time and effort in setting up new training schemes. ☊ effort ☊
It's a long climb to the top, but well worth the effort. ☊ effort ☊
Getting up this morning was quite an effort (= it was difficult). ☊ effort ☊
With (an) effort (= with difficulty) she managed to stop herself laughing. ☊ effort ☊
a determined/real/special effort ☊ effort ☊
I didn't really feel like going out, but I am glad I made the effort. ☊ effort ☊
effort (to do sth): The company has laid off 150 workers in an effort to save money. ☊ effort ☊
The local clubs are making every effort to interest more young people. ☊ effort ☊
We need to make a concerted effort to finish on time. ☊ effort ☊
I spent hours cleaning the house, but there isn't much to show for all my efforts. ☊ effort ☊
With an effort of will he resisted the temptation. ☊ effort ☊
The project was a joint/group effort. ☊ effort ☊
The fish lay thousands of eggs at one time. ☊ egg ☊
You can keep one of the photos. Either of them—whichever you like. ☊ either ☊
In America, presidential elections are held every four years. ☊ election ☊
Her resignation will be a severe embarrassment to the party. ☊ embarrassment ☊
He lost control of his emotions. ☊ emotion ☊
They expressed mixed emotions at the news. ☊ emotion ☊
Emotions are running high (= people are feeling very excited, angry, etc.). ☊ emotion ☊
The decision was based on emotion rather than rational thought. ☊ emotion ☊
She showed no emotion at the verdict. ☊ emotion ☊
Mary was overcome with emotion. ☊ emotion ☊
emotional problems/needs ☊ emotional ☊
emotional stress ☊ emotional ☊
emotional language ☊ emotional ☊
This is a very emotional time for me. ☊ emotional ☊
an emotional outburst/response/reaction ☊ emotional ☊
They made an emotional appeal for help. ☊ emotional ☊
He tends to get emotional on these occasions. ☊ emotional ☊
emotionally disturbed children ☊ emotionally ☊
I try not to become emotionally involved. ☊ emotionally ☊
an emotionally charged atmosphere ☊ emotionally ☊
The police had to employ force to enter the building. ☊ employ ☊
one of the largest employers in the area ☊ employer ☊
Changes in farming methods have badly affected employment in the area. ☊ employment ☊
an empty plate (= with no food on it) ☊ empty ☊
It was his first sexual encounter (= first experience of sex). ☊ encounter ☊
encourage sb: We were greatly encouraged by the positive response of the public. ☊ encourage ☊
Banks actively encourage people to borrow money. ☊ encourage ☊
encourage sth (in sb/sth): They claim that some computer games encourage violent behaviour in young children. ☊ encourage ☊
Her words were a great encouragement to them. ☊ encouragement ☊
the end of all his dreams ☊ end ☊
The meeting came to an end (= finished). ☊ end ☊
The war was finally at an end. ☊ end ☊
The coup brought his corrupt regime to an end. ☊ end ☊
There's no end in sight to the present crisis. ☊ end ☊
They have called for an end to violence. ☊ end ☊
This latest attack could spell the end of the peace process. ☊ end ☊
That was by no means the end of the matter. ☊ end ☊
Tie the ends of the string together. ☊ end ☊
the end of the book ☊ end ☊
It's the end of an era. ☊ end ☊
You can try your best to impress the interviewers but in the end it's often just a question of luck. ☊ in the end ☊
The word I'm thinking of ends in '-ous'. ☊ end in sth ☊
Their long struggle ended in failure. ☊ end in sth ☊
The debate ended in uproar. ☊ end in sth ☊
end doing sth: I ended up doing all the work myself. ☊ end up ☊
+ adv./prep.: If you go on like this you'll end up in prison. ☊ end up ☊
The movie has a car chase to end all car chases. ☊ a/the sth to end all sths ☊
He ended his days in poverty. ☊ end your days/life (in sth) ☊
His stories usually have a happy ending. ☊ ending ☊
the anniversary of the ending of the Pacific War ☊ ending ☊
It was the perfect ending to the perfect day. ☊ ending ☊
a masculine/feminine ending ☊ ending ☊
enemy forces/aircraft/territory ☊ enemy ☊
behind enemy lines (= the area controlled by the enemy) ☊ enemy ☊
Their pleas failed to engage any sympathy. ☊ engage ☊
engine trouble ☊ engine ☊
Thanks for a great evening. I really enjoyed it. ☊ enjoy ☊
highly/really/thoroughly/very enjoyable ☊ enjoyable ☊
There was food enough for all. ☊ enough ☊
I'll have to make a few enquiries (= try to find out about it) and get back to you. ☊ enquiry ☊
enter (for sth): Only four British players have entered for the championship. ☊ enter ☊
to enter the Church (= become a priest) ☊ enter ☊
A note of defiance entered her voice. ☊ enter ☊
The aim of the series is both to entertain and inform. ☊ entertain ☊
radio, television and other forms of entertainment ☊ entertainment ☊
There will be live entertainment at the party. ☊ entertainment ☊
He had a real enthusiasm for the work. ☊ enthusiasm ☊
The news was greeted with a lack of enthusiasm by those at the meeting. ☊ enthusiasm ☊
an encyclopedia entry ☊ entry ☊
There have been some impressive entries in the wildlife photography section (= impressive photographs). ☊ entry ☊
The sender of the first correct entry drawn will win a weekend for two in Venice. ☊ entry ☊
the entry of women into the workforce ☊ entry ☊
An unhappy home environment can affect a child's behaviour. ☊ environment ☊
tests carried out in a controlled environment ☊ environment ☊
With his last jump he equalled the world record. ☊ equal ☊
This job could be done equally well by a computer. ☊ equally ☊
The German 'Gymnasium' is the closest equivalent to the grammar school in England. ☊ equivalent ☊
There was no escaping the fact that he was overweight. ☊ escape ☊
Teenagers are very fashion conscious, especially girls. ☊ especially ☊
The museum is closed while essential repairs are being carried out. ☊ essential ☊
The charity will be taking food and essential supplies to six refugee camps. ☊ essential ☊
essential to sth: Money is not essential to happiness. ☊ essential ☊
By then she was established as a star. ☊ establish ☊
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 ☊
He never even opened the letter (= so he certainly didn't read it). ☊ even ☊
I've shown him the photographs but even now he won't believe me. ☊ even now/then ☊
I like her, even though she can be annoying at times. ☊ even if/though ☊
the even distribution of food ☊ even ☊
The decisions we take now may influence the course of events (= the way things happen) in the future. ☊ event ☊
'Have you ever been to Rome?' 'Yes, I have, actually. Not long ago.' ☊ ever ☊
We wish you every success. ☊ every ☊
One in every three marriages ends in divorce. ☊ every ☊
Every now and then he regretted his decision. ☊ every ☊
evidence (of sth): There is convincing evidence of a link between exposure to sun and skin cancer. ☊ evidence ☊
evidence (that...): There is not a shred of evidence that the meeting actually took place. ☊ evidence ☊
the forces of evil ☊ evil ☊
an exact copy/replica of the painting ☊ exact ☊
He started to phone me at the exact moment I started to phone him (= at the same time). ☊ exact ☊
He wasn't exactly pleased to see us—in fact he refused to open the door. ☊ not exactly ☊
The hotel was really filthy and I'm not exaggerating. ☊ exaggerate ☊
I'm sure he exaggerates his Irish accent (= tries to sound more Irish than he really is). ☊ exaggerate ☊
The chapter concludes with a brief examination of some of the factors causing family break-up. ☊ examination ☊
a medical examination ☊ examination ☊
examine how, what, etc...: It is necessary to examine how the proposals can be carried out. ☊ examine ☊
Our dresses were the same except mine was red. ☊ except ☊
except sb/sth: The sanctions ban the sale of any products excepting medical supplies and food. ☊ except ☊
We need to promote an open exchange of ideas and information. ☊ exchange ☊
exchange sth: to exchange ideas/news/information ☊ exchange ☊
excited (at sth): I'm really excited at the prospect of working abroad. ☊ excited ☊
The news caused great excitement among her friends. ☊ excitement ☊
excuse sb: You must excuse my father—he's not always that rude. ☊ excuse ☊
You might be excused for thinking that Ben is in charge (= he is not, but it is an easy mistake to make). ☊ excuse ☊
Nothing can excuse such rudeness. ☊ excuse ☊
Do exercise one for homework. ☊ exercise ☊
I don't get much exercise sitting in the office all day. ☊ exercise ☊
The mind needs exercise as well as the body. ☊ exercise ☊
to take exercise ☊ exercise ☊
breathing/relaxation/stretching exercises ☊ exercise ☊
an hour's class of exercising to music ☊ exercise ☊
How often do you exercise? ☊ exercise ☊
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 charity exists to support victims of crime. ☊ exist ☊
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 ☊
expand sth: In breathing the chest muscles expand the rib cage and allow air to be sucked into the lungs. ☊ expand ☊
expect sth: We are expecting a rise in food prices this month. ☊ expect ☊
Do you really expect me to believe you? ☊ expect ☊
expectation (of sth): We are confident in our expectation of a full recovery. ☊ expectation ☊
Some parents have unrealistic expectations of their children. ☊ expectation ☊
My lack of practical experience was a disadvantage. ☊ experience ☊
In my experience, very few people really understand the problem. ☊ experience ☊
direct/first-hand experience of poverty ☊ experience ☊
to do/perform/conduct an experiment ☊ experiment ☊
I experimented until I got the recipe just right. ☊ experiment ☊
He wanted to experiment more with different textures in his paintings. ☊ experiment ☊
expert (at/in sth): They are all expert in this field. ☊ expert ☊
explain who, how, etc...: He explained who each person in the photo was. ☊ explain ☊
I really don't see why I should have to explain myself to you. ☊ explain yourself ☊
explore (for sth): As soon as we arrived on the island we were eager to explore. ☊ explore ☊
Bomb Squad officers carried out a controlled explosion of the device. ☊ explosion ☊
a ban on the export of live cattle ☊ export ☊
He threatened to expose the racism that existed within the police force. ☊ expose ☊
She expresses herself most fully in her paintings. ☊ express ☊
The poet's anger finds expression in (= is shown in) the last verse of the poem. ☊ expression ☊
Their frustration needs some form of expression. ☊ expression ☊
There are plans to extend the no-smoking area. ☊ extend ☊
His knowledge of music is extensive. ☊ extensive ☊
It is difficult to assess the full extent of the damage. ☊ extent ☊
She was exaggerating the true extent of the problem. ☊ extent ☊
I was amazed at the extent of his knowledge. ☊ extent ☊
To a certain extent, we are all responsible for this tragic situation. ☊ to... extent ☊
He had changed to such an extent (= so much) that I no longer recognized him. ☊ to... extent ☊
To some extent what she argues is true. ☊ to... extent ☊
The pollution of the forest has seriously affected plant life and, to a lesser extent, wildlife. ☊ to... extent ☊
To what extent is this true of all schools? ☊ to... extent ☊
The book discusses the extent to which (= how much) family life has changed over the past 50 years. ☊ to... extent ☊
The government has promised an extra £1 billion for health care. ☊ extra ☊
She was a truly extraordinary woman. ☊ extraordinary ☊
We are working under extreme pressure at the moment. ☊ extreme ☊
people living in extreme poverty ☊ extreme ☊
The heat in the desert was extreme. ☊ extreme ☊
Children will be removed from their parents only in extreme circumstances. ☊ extreme ☊
Don't go doing anything extreme like leaving the country. ☊ extreme ☊
It was the most extreme example of cruelty to animals I had ever seen. ☊ extreme ☊
extreme left-wing/right-wing views ☊ extreme ☊
an extreme nationalist organization ☊ extreme ☊
Their ideas are too extreme for me. ☊ extreme ☊
extremely important/useful/complicated ☊ extremely ☊
to make/avoid eye contact with sb (= to look/avoid looking at them at the same time as they look at you) ☊ eye ☊
You can't just close your eyes to his violence. ☊ shut/close your eyes to sth ☊
a sad/happy/smiling face ☊ face ☊
Her face lit up (= showed happiness) when she spoke of the past. ☊ face ☊
Sue's face was a picture (= she looked very surprised, angry, etc.) as she listened to her husband's speech. ☊ face ☊
It's not always easy to face the truth. ☊ face ☊
She had to face the fact that her life had changed forever. ☊ face ☊
a north-facing wall ☊ face ☊
She had to face up to the fact that she would never walk again. ☊ face up to sth ☊
I could no longer ignore the fact that he was deeply unhappy. ☊ fact ☊
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 ☊
She was happy apart from the fact that she could not return home. ☊ fact ☊
Voluntary work was particularly important in view of the fact that women were often forced to give up paid work on marriage. ☊ fact ☊
How do you account for the fact that unemployment is still rising? ☊ fact ☊
The fact remains that we are still two teachers short. ☊ fact ☊
Isn't it a fact that the firm is losing money? ☊ fact ☊
I haven't spoken to anyone in English for days and that's a fact. ☊ fact ☊
I know for a fact (= I am certain) that she's involved in something illegal. ☊ fact ☊
It's about time you learnt to face (the) facts (= accepted the truth about the situation). ☊ fact ☊
The story is based on fact. ☊ fact ☊
It's important to distinguish fact from fiction. ☊ fact ☊
I used to live in France; in fact, not far from where you're going. ☊ in (actual) fact ☊
I thought the work would be difficult. In actual fact, it's very easy. ☊ in (actual) fact ☊
fail in sth: He felt he would be failing in his duty if he did not report it. ☊ fail ☊
fail in sth: I failed in my attempt to persuade her. ☊ fail ☊
the failure of the United Nations to maintain food supplies ☊ failure ☊
The attempt was doomed to failure. ☊ failure ☊
All my efforts ended in failure. ☊ failure ☊
a fair deal/wage/price/question ☊ fair ☊
I give you fair warning, I'm not always this generous. ☊ fair ☊
fair on sb (to do sth): It's not fair on the students to keep changing the timetable. ☊ fair ☊
Her friend's kindness has restored her faith in human nature. ☊ faith ☊
He has blind faith (= unreasonable trust) in doctors' ability to find a cure. ☊ faith ☊
to lose your faith ☊ faith ☊
Faith is stronger than reason. ☊ faith ☊
the Christian faith ☊ faith ☊
The children are learning to understand people of different faiths. ☊ faith ☊
She was rewarded for her 40 years' faithful service with the company. ☊ faithful ☊
to follow instructions faithfully ☊ faithfully ☊
She fell ill soon after and did not recover. ☊ fall ☊
Prices continued to fall on the stock market today. ☊ fall ☊
to lull sb into a false sense of security (= make sb feel safe when they are really in danger) ☊ FALSE ☊
Buying a cheap computer is a false economy (= will not actually save you money). ☊ FALSE ☊
Violent attacks are becoming all too familiar (= sadly familiar). ☊ familiar ☊
an area with which I had been familiar since childhood ☊ familiar ☊
Some families have farmed in this area for hundreds of years. ☊ family ☊
This painting has been in our family for generations. ☊ family ☊
fancy sth: Fancy a drink? ☊ fancy ☊
far back: The band made their first record as far back as 1990. ☊ far ☊
How far is it to your house from here? ☊ far ☊
She's doing fine as far as French is concerned, it's her German I'm worried about. ☊ as/so far as sb/sth is concerned, as/so far as sb/sth goes ☊
Who is that on the far left of the photograph? ☊ far ☊
She is on the far right of the party (= holds extreme right-wing political views). ☊ far ☊
dressed in the latest fashion ☊ fashion ☊
The fashion at the time was for teaching mainly the written language. ☊ fashion ☊
foods which are low in fat ☊ fat ☊
reduced-fat margarines ☊ fat ☊
The book's virtues far outweigh its faults. ☊ fault ☊
a structural fault ☊ fault ☊
The band played all my old favourites. ☊ favourite ☊
We spoke quietly for fear of waking the guards. ☊ for fear of sth/of doing sth, for fear (that)... ☊
a special feature on education ☊ feature ☊
Olive oil and garlic feature prominently in his recipes. ☊ feature ☊
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 ☊
Slugs and snails feed at night. ☊ feed ☊
Cathy was really feeling the heat. ☊ feel ☊
We all felt the force of her arguments. ☊ feel ☊
I feel I could continue playing until I am 35. ☊ feel ☊
Its skin feels really smooth. ☊ feel ☊
I feel like a drink. ☊ feel like sth/like doing sth ☊
He hates talking about his feelings. ☊ feeling ☊
I didn't mean to hurt your feelings (= offend you). ☊ feeling ☊
I kept off the subject of divorce so as to spare her feelings. ☊ feeling ☊
Feelings are running high (= people are very angry or excited). ☊ feeling ☊
feeling (about/on sth): I don't have any strong feelings about it one way or the other. ☊ feeling ☊
There are no fewer than 100 different species in the area. ☊ few ☊
a baseball/rugby/football, etc. field ☊ field ☊
a sports field ☊ field ☊
Players are only reselected if they retain their form on the field (= when they are playing a match). ☊ field ☊
For Liverpool fans, it was a night to remember both on and off the field (= the match was good and so were the celebrations afterwards). ☊ field ☊
famous in the field of music ☊ field ☊
I enjoy meeting people in other fields of business. ☊ field ☊
All of them are experts in their chosen field. ☊ field ☊
This discovery has opened up a whole new field of research. ☊ field ☊
'How big was the bomb, if it did all that damage?' 'I don't know. Not my field' (= that is not one of the subjects I know about). ☊ field ☊
He finished fifth in the race. ☊ fifth ☊
Experts put the real figure at closer to 75%. ☊ figure ☊
a six-figure salary (= over 100 000 pounds or dollars) ☊ figure ☊
His salary is now in six figures. ☊ figure ☊
The crack in the wall had been filled with plaster. ☊ fill ☊
The school is filled to capacity. ☊ fill ☊
I'd like to return to the final point you made. ☊ final ☊
Finance for education comes from taxpayers. ☊ finance ☊
He took a job to finance his stay in Germany. ☊ finance ☊
find (that)...: I find (that) it pays to be honest. ☊ find ☊
She'd been seeing the boy for a while, but didn't want her parents to find out. ☊ find out (about sth/sb), find out sth (about sth/sb) ☊
You go on without me. I'll be fine. ☊ fine ☊
I was feeling fine when I got up this morning. ☊ fine ☊
a particularly fine example of Saxon architecture ☊ fine ☊
people who enjoy the finer things in life (= for example art, good food, etc.) ☊ fine ☊
finish (sth): Haven't you finished your homework yet? ☊ finish ☊
I thought you'd never finish! ☊ finish ☊
He put the finishing touches to his painting (= did the things that made it complete). ☊ finish ☊
+ speech: 'And that was all,' she finished. ☊ finish ☊
The play finished at 10.30. ☊ finish ☊
finish with sth: The symphony finishes with a flourish. ☊ finish ☊
finish sth: A cup of coffee finished the meal perfectly. ☊ finish ☊
We might as well finish up the cake. ☊ finish ☊
The dollar finished the day slightly down. ☊ finish ☊
+ adv./prep.: He finished 12 seconds outside the world record. ☊ finish ☊
a dramatic finish to the race ☊ finish ☊
It was a close finish, as they had predicted. ☊ finish ☊
They won in the end but it was a tight finish. ☊ finish ☊
I want to see the job through to the finish. ☊ finish ☊
finished with sb/sth: I'm not finished with you yet. ☊ finished ☊
Their marriage was finished. ☊ finished ☊
to make/build a fire ☊ fire ☊
We had to fire him for dishonesty. ☊ fire ☊
fire sth: A starter's pistol fires only blanks. ☊ fire ☊
I didn't like the job much at first. ☊ at first ☊
If at first you don't succeed, try, try again. ☊ at first ☊
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 for sb/sth: The food was not fit for human consumption. ☊ fit ☊
He's so angry he's in no fit state to see anyone. ☊ fit ☊
fit (for sth): He's had a bad cold and isn't fit enough for work yet. ☊ fit ☊
I feel really fighting fit (= very healthy and full of energy). ☊ fit ☊
The government aims to make British industry leaner and fitter (= employing fewer people and with lower costs). ☊ fit ☊
He noted every detail so as to fix the scene in his mind. ☊ fix ☊
I'll need flash for this shot. ☊ flash ☊
There was a blinding flash and the whole building shuddered. ☊ flash ☊
Exercise is the only way to get a flat stomach after having a baby. ☊ flat ☊
Refugees continue to flood into neighbouring countries. ☊ flood ☊
There will be heavy rain with flooding in some areas. ☊ flooding ☊
Constant streams of traffic flowed past. ☊ flow ☊
They examined the way in which information flowed between the firm's 300 employees. ☊ flow ☊
The incident brought the problem of violence in schools into sharp focus. ☊ focus ☊
The children's faces are badly out of focus (= not clearly shown) in the photograph. ☊ focus ☊
They followed the teachings of Buddha. ☊ follow ☊
The movie follows the book faithfully. ☊ follow ☊
to follow a diet/recipe ☊ follow ☊
A period of unrest followed the president's resignation. ☊ follow ☊
a shortage of food/food shortages ☊ food ☊
food and drink ☊ food ☊
the food industry ☊ food ☊
frozen foods ☊ food ☊
a can of dog food (= for a dog to eat) ☊ food ☊
a 6-foot high wall ☊ foot ☊
That's all the news there is for now. ☊ for ☊
It's useless for us to continue. ☊ for ☊
The moon exerts a force on the earth. ☊ force ☊
the force of gravity ☊ force ☊
magnetic/centrifugal force ☊ force ☊
a member of the security forces ☊ force ☊
rebel/government forces ☊ force ☊
a peace-keeping force ☊ force ☊
a member of the sales force ☊ force ☊
A large proportion of the labour force (= all the people who work in a particular company, area, etc.) is unskilled. ☊ force ☊
economic/market forces ☊ force ☊
the forces of good/evil ☊ force ☊
Ron is the driving force (= the person who has the most influence) behind the project. ☊ force ☊
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 ☊
The expansion of higher education should be a powerful force for change. ☊ force ☊
Television has become a major force in American political life. ☊ force ☊
He was finally defeated by forces beyond his control. ☊ force ☊
They realized the force of her argument. ☊ force ☊
He controlled himself by sheer force of will. ☊ force ☊
She spoke with force and deliberation. ☊ force ☊
the force of the blow/explosion/collision ☊ force ☊
The shopping centre took the full force of the blast. ☊ force ☊
She hits the ball with amazing force for someone so small. ☊ force ☊
The release of the hostages could not be achieved without the use of force. ☊ force ☊
The rioters were taken away by force. ☊ force ☊
The ultimatum contained the threat of military force. ☊ force ☊
We will achieve much more by persuasion than by brute force. ☊ force ☊
plans to seize power by force of arms (= by military force) ☊ force ☊
The new regulations are now in force. ☊ in force ☊
When do the new regulations come into force? ☊ come/enter into force ☊
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 sb into doing sth: The President was forced into resigning. ☊ force ☊
force sb/yourself to do sth: The President was forced to resign. ☊ force ☊
force sb into sth: Ill health forced him into early retirement. ☊ 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 ☊
forecast sth: Experts are forecasting a recovery in the economy. ☊ forecast ☊
foreign affairs/news/policy/trade ☊ foreign ☊
it is forgotten that...: It should not be forgotten that people used to get much more exercise. ☊ forget ☊
forgive me for doing sth: Forgive me for interrupting, but I really don't agree with that. ☊ forgive ☊
forgive my doing sth: Forgive my interrupting but I really don't agree with that. ☊ forgive ☊
an application/entry/order form ☊ form ☊
The disease can take several different forms. ☊ form ☊
Help in the form of money will be very welcome. ☊ form ☊
Help arrived in the form of two police officers. ☊ form ☊
The training programme takes the form of a series of workshops. ☊ form ☊
Most political questions involve morality in some form or other. ☊ form ☊
We need to come to some form of agreement. ☊ form ☊
I'm opposed to censorship in any shape or form. ☊ form ☊
forms of transport/government/energy ☊ form ☊
formal evening dress ☊ formal ☊
The dinner was a formal affair. ☊ formal ☊
He kept the tone of the letter formal and businesslike. ☊ formal ☊
She has a very formal manner, which can seem unfriendly. ☊ formal ☊
formal legal processes ☊ formal ☊
to make a formal apology/complaint/request ☊ formal ☊
Formal diplomatic relations between the two countries were re-established in December. ☊ formal ☊
It is time to put these arrangements on a slightly more formal basis. ☊ formal ☊
He has no formal teaching qualifications. ☊ formal ☊
Young children are beginning their formal education sometimes as early as four years old. ☊ formal ☊
'How do you do?' she said formally. ☊ formally ☊
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 ☊
This beautiful old building has been restored to its former glory. ☊ former ☊
This formula is used to calculate the area of a circle. ☊ formula ☊
CO is the formula for carbon monoxide. ☊ 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 ☊
the secret formula for the blending of the whisky ☊ formula ☊
I have had the good fortune to work with some brilliant directors. ☊ fortune ☊
By a stroke of fortune he found work almost immediately. ☊ fortune ☊
We are not getting any further forward with the discussion. ☊ forward ☊
The project will go forward (= continue) as planned. ☊ forward ☊
It was decided to bring the meeting forward two weeks. ☊ forward ☊
The money will go to the San Francisco AIDS Foundation. ☊ foundation ☊
The organization has grown enormously since its foundation in 1955. ☊ foundation ☊
The photograph had been framed. ☊ frame ☊
I have no ambitions other than to have a happy life and be free. ☊ free ☊
The police are determined to free the town of violent crime. ☊ free ☊
The centre aims to free young people from dependency on drugs. ☊ free ☊
Prices are higher than they would be if market forces were allowed to operate freely. ☊ freely ☊
Both players freely acknowledge that money was a major incentive. ☊ freely ☊
I think it's time we tried a fresh approach. ☊ fresh ☊
They will lose no time in holding fresh elections. ☊ fresh ☊
This dessert can be served straight from the fridge. ☊ fridge ☊
friendship with sb: He seemed to have already struck up (= begun) a friendship with Jo. ☊ friendship ☊
a conference to promote international friendship ☊ friendship ☊
He was blind from birth. ☊ from ☊
The party was ousted from power after eighteen years. ☊ from ☊
The book has a picture of Rome on the front. ☊ front ☊
a car with high fuel consumption ☊ fuel ☊
It is too early to assess the full extent of the damage. ☊ full ☊
She had fully recovered from the accident. ☊ fully ☊
We are fully aware of the dangers. ☊ fully ☊
Have fun! (= Enjoy yourself) ☊ fun ☊
It wasn't serious - it was all done in fun. ☊ fun ☊
to fulfil/perform a function ☊ function ☊
bodily functions (= for example eating, sex, using the toilet) ☊ function ☊
The function of the heart is to pump blood through the body. ☊ function ☊
This design aims for harmony of form and function. ☊ function ☊
The hall provided a venue for weddings and other functions. ☊ function ☊
There are numerous functions in aid of charity. ☊ function ☊
The sofa also functions as a bed. ☊ function as sb/sth ☊
A fundamental change in the organization of health services was required. ☊ fundamental ☊
I was really embarrassed, but then I saw the funny side of it. ☊ funny ☊
The hospital is further down the road. ☊ further ☊
My life is further complicated by having to work such long hours. ☊ further ☊
to gain confidence/strength/experience ☊ gain ☊
Regular exercise helps prevent weight gain. ☊ gain ☊
the gap between theory and practice ☊ gap ☊
There were several gaps in my education. ☊ 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 ☊
the botanical gardens in Edinburgh ☊ garden ☊
general education ☊ general ☊
The bad weather has been fairly general (= has affected most areas). ☊ general ☊
I generally get up at six. ☊ generally ☊
The male is generally larger with a shorter beak. ☊ generally ☊
I often wonder what future generations will make of our efforts. ☊ generation ☊
She agreed to come, after a little gentle persuasion. ☊ gentle ☊
He looks scary but he's really a gentle giant. ☊ gentle ☊
Thank you—you're a real gentleman. ☊ gentleman ☊
Is the painting a genuine Picasso? ☊ genuine ☊
He made a genuine attempt to improve conditions. ☊ genuine ☊
genuine concern for others ☊ genuine ☊
genuinely sorry ☊ genuinely ☊
We got to San Diego at 7 o'clock. ☊ get ☊
What time did you get here? ☊ get ☊
get sb/sth doing sth: Can you really get that old car going again? ☊ get ☊
She gets (= often suffers from) really bad headaches. ☊ get ☊
The class got up when the teacher came in. ☊ get up ☊
I can't get out of the habit of waking at six in the morning. ☊ get out of sth ☊
Be quiet and get on with your work. ☊ get on with sth ☊
Get on with it! We haven't got all day. ☊ get on with sth ☊
I'm really getting into jazz these days. ☊ get into sth ☊
get doing sth: Nobody gets away with insulting me like that. ☊ get away with sth ☊
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) ☊
She got herself into a real state (= became very anxious) before the interview. ☊ get into sth, get yourself/sb into sth ☊
She's never really got on with her sister. ☊ get on with sb, get on (together) ☊
She and her sister have never really got on. ☊ get on with sb, get on (together) ☊
He always gets up early. ☊ get up, get sb up ☊
Could you get me up at 6.30 tomorrow? ☊ get up, get sb up ☊
The family made a gift of his paintings to the gallery. ☊ gift ☊
She can pick up a tune instantly on the piano. It's a gift. ☊ gift ☊
I have to admit that the news gave us a shock (= shocked us). ☊ give ☊
She gave her ticket to the woman at the check-in desk. ☊ give ☊
We've been given a 2% pay increase. ☊ give ☊
The authorities have shown no signs of giving in to the kidnappers' demands. ☊ give in (to sb/sth) ☊
His voice gave him away (= showed who he really was). ☊ give sth/sb away ☊
She was glad when the meeting was over. ☊ glad ☊
He talked so much that they were really glad to see the back of him (= when he left). ☊ glad ☊
The whistle went for the end of the game. ☊ go ☊
How's it going (= is your life enjoyable, successful, etc. at the moment)? ☊ go ☊
She went sobbing up the stairs. ☊ go ☊
She crashed into a waiter and his tray of drinks went flying. ☊ go ☊
Those colours don't really go (together). ☊ go with sth ☊
Certain formalities have to be gone through before you can emigrate. ☊ go through sth ☊
She became more and more talkative as the evening went on. ☊ go on ☊
This cannot be allowed to go on. ☊ go on ☊
How much longer will this hot weather go on for? ☊ go on ☊
We can't go on like this—we seem to be always arguing. ☊ go on ☊
She hesitated for a moment and then went on. ☊ go on ☊
+ speech: 'You know,' he went on, 'I think my brother could help you.' ☊ go on ☊
The bomb went off in a crowded street. ☊ go off ☊
I'll go ahead and tell them you're on the way. ☊ go ahead ☊
The government intends to go ahead with its tax cutting plans ☊ go ahead (with sth) ☊
That's enough for now—let's go on with it tomorrow. ☊ go on (with sth) ☊
He said nothing but just went on working. ☊ go on doing sth ☊
Tom has been going out with Lucy for six weeks. ☊ go out with sb, go out (together) ☊
How long have Tom and Lucy been going out together? ☊ go out with sb, go out (together) ☊
Proceeds from the concert will go to charity. ☊ go to sb/sth ☊
If the drought continues there's going to be a famine. ☊ be going to do sth ☊
Who is in goal (= is the goalkeeper ) for Arsenal? ☊ goal ☊
The winning goal was scored by Hill. ☊ goal ☊
a penalty goal ☊ goal ☊
to work towards a goal ☊ goal ☊
to achieve/attain a goal ☊ goal ☊
You need to set yourself some long-term goals. ☊ goal ☊
Our ultimate goal must be the preservation of the environment. ☊ goal ☊
Their goal was to eradicate malaria. ☊ goal ☊
Good luck and God bless you. ☊ god ☊
You can stay up late if you're good. ☊ good ☊
It is good practice to supply a written report to the buyer. ☊ good ☊
good food ☊ 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 ☊
Is religion always a force for good? ☊ good ☊
I'm sure a few days off would do you a power of good (= improve your health). ☊ do good, do sb good ☊
She has resigned from the Government. ☊ government ☊
government policies/officials/ministers ☊ government ☊
All the materials used were of the highest grade. ☊ grade ☊
salary grades (= levels of pay) ☊ grade ☊
Recovery from the disease is very gradual. ☊ gradual ☊
He was granted a licence to mine in the area. ☊ grant ☊
The consequences will be very grave if nothing is done. ☊ grave ☊
He nodded gravely as I poured out my troubles. ☊ gravely ☊
The great thing is to get it done quickly. ☊ great ☊
What a great goal! ☊ great ☊
Great art has the power to change lives. ☊ great ☊
We are all to a great extent the products of our culture. ☊ great ☊
He retired from the job on health grounds. ☊ ground ☊
You're on dangerous ground (= talking about ideas that are likely to offend sb or make people angry) if you criticize his family. ☊ ground ☊
Most of the monkeys' food is found at ground level. ☊ ground ☊
ground forces (= soldiers that fight on land, not in the air or at sea) ☊ ground ☊
English is a member of the Germanic group of languages ☊ group ☊
The region is too dry for plants to grow. ☊ grow ☊
Tomatoes grow best in direct sunlight. ☊ grow ☊
It's time you grew up. ☊ grow up ☊
the rapid growth in violent crime ☊ growth ☊
His book describes the growth of nationalism in Germany before the Second World War. ☊ growth ☊
a growth area/industry ☊ growth ☊
guarantee (of sth): Career success is no guarantee of happiness. ☊ guarantee ☊
I don't really know. I'm just guessing. ☊ guess ☊
Guests should vacate their rooms by 10.30 a.m. ☊ guest ☊
a Guide to Family Health ☊ guide ☊
The health and safety officer will guide you through the safety procedures. ☊ guide ☊
I'm trying to break the habit of staying up too late. ☊ habit ☊
A jumble sale will be held in the village hall on Saturday. ☊ hall ☊
Keep both hands on the steering wheel at all times. ☊ hand ☊
to hand in your notice/resignation (= formally tell your employer that you want to stop working for them) ☊ hand sth in (to sb) ☊
She resigned and handed over to one of her younger colleagues. ☊ hand over (to sb), hand sth over (to sb) ☊
We hung her portrait above the fireplace. ☊ hang ☊
Several of his paintings hang in the Tate Gallery. ☊ hang ☊
Now hang on a minute—you can't really believe what you just said! ☊ hang on ☊
You hang around here in case he comes, and I'll go on ahead. ☊ hang around (...) ☊
Accidents like this happen all the time. ☊ happen ☊
Is this really happening or is it a dream? ☊ happen ☊
to be happily married ☊ happily ☊
I think we can manage quite happily on our own. ☊ happily ☊
And they all lived happily ever after (= used as the end of a fairy tale ). ☊ happily ☊
Happily, the damage was only slight. ☊ happily ☊
He will be more than happy to come with us. ☊ happy ☊
She was happy enough with her performance. ☊ happy ☊
I'm not too happy about her living alone. ☊ happy ☊
I said I'd go just to keep him happy. ☊ happy ☊
a happy smile/face ☊ happy ☊
happy to do sth: We are happy to announce the engagement of our daughter. ☊ happy ☊
happy for sb: I'm very happy for you. ☊ happy ☊
happy (that)...: I'm happy (that) you could come. ☊ happy ☊
a happy marriage/memory/childhood ☊ happy ☊
The story has a happy ending. ☊ happy ☊
Those were the happiest days of my life. ☊ happy ☊
to find true happiness ☊ happiness ☊
Her eyes shone with happiness. ☊ happiness ☊
Their grandchildren are a constant source of happiness. ☊ happiness ☊
'When will the job be finished?' 'It's hard to say.' (= it is difficult to be certain) ☊ hard ☊
Times were hard at the end of the war. ☊ hard ☊
She tried her hardest not to show how disappointed she was. ☊ hard ☊
I could hardly believe it when I read the letter. ☊ hardly ☊
the sun's harmful ultra-violet rays ☊ harmful ☊
Sometimes I really hate him. ☊ hate ☊
I had a letter from my brother this morning. ☊ have ☊
His paintings had a strong influence on me as a student. ☊ have ☊
Let's have a party. ☊ have ☊
You've got to try this recipe—it's delicious. ☊ have to ☊
This war has got to end soon. ☊ have to ☊
She resigned as head of department. ☊ head ☊
It was a chance to heal the wounds in the party (= to repair the damage that had been done). ☊ heal ☊
Exhaust fumes are bad for your health. ☊ health ☊
to be in poor/good/excellent/the best of health ☊ health ☊
Smoking can seriously damage your health. ☊ health ☊
mental 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 ☊
As long as you have your health, nothing else matters. ☊ health ☊
All parties are promising to increase spending on health. ☊ health ☊
health and safety regulations (= laws that protect the health of people at work) ☊ health ☊
Keep healthy by eating well and exercising regularly. ☊ healthy ☊
Haven't you heard? She resigned. ☊ hear ☊
I could feel my heart pounding in my chest (= because of excitement, etc.). ☊ heart ☊
He could feel the heat of the sun on his back. ☊ heat ☊
The fire gave out a fierce heat. ☊ heat ☊
The oven takes a while to heat up. ☊ heat up ☊
Just heat up the food in the microwave. ☊ heat sth up ☊
Avoid heavy foods that are difficult to digest. ☊ heavy ☊
The penalty for speeding can be a heavy fine. ☊ heavy ☊
She is still at the height of her powers. ☊ height ☊
The pattern of the ancient fields is clearly visible from a height. ☊ height ☊
to be at shoulder/chest/waist height ☊ height ☊
The last three months have been hell. ☊ hell ☊
He went through hell during the trial. ☊ hell ☊
Being totally alone is my idea of hell on earth. ☊ hell ☊
I can't really afford it, but, what the hell (= it doesn't matter), I'll get it anyway. ☊ hell ☊
He's as guilty as hell. ☊ hell ☊
help sb with sth: Jo will help us with some of the organization. ☊ help ☊
help sb (to) do sth: The college's aim is to help students (to) achieve their aspirations. ☊ help ☊
This charity aims to help people (to) help themselves. ☊ help ☊
help (to) do sth: She helped (to) organize the party. ☊ help ☊
The money raised will help towards (= partly provide) the cost of organizing the championships. ☊ help ☊
help sth: It doesn't really help matters knowing that everyone is talking about us. ☊ help ☊
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 ☊
help in doing sth: The organization offers practical help in dealing with paperwork. ☊ help ☊
a help key/screen (= a function on a computer that provides information on how to use the computer) ☊ help ☊
The true consequences will only be known several years hence. ☊ ... days, weeks, etc. hence ☊
hide sb/sth: He hid the letter in a drawer. ☊ hide ☊
She felt sure the letter had some hidden meaning. ☊ hide ☊
foods which are high in fat ☊ high ☊
a high level of pollution ☊ high ☊
The house has a high wall all the way round it. ☊ high ☊
It's only a low wall—about a metre high. ☊ high ☊
She's aiming high (= hoping to be very successful) in her exams. ☊ high ☊
highly trained/educated ☊ highly ☊
a region of gently rolling hills ☊ hill ☊
I love walking in the hills (= in the area where there are hills). ☊ hill ☊
The costumes are on hire from the local theatre. ☊ hire ☊
The area was inhabited long before the dawn of recorded history (= before people wrote about events). ☊ history ☊
The local history of the area is fascinating. ☊ history ☊
She went on to catalogue a long history of disasters. ☊ history ☊
He has a history of violent crime. ☊ history ☊
His death didn't really hit me at first. ☊ hit ☊
Rural areas have been worst hit by the strike. ☊ hit ☊
They are about to release an album of their greatest hits. ☊ hit ☊
The duo were a real hit in last year's show. ☊ hit ☊
The bomber scored a direct hit on the bridge. ☊ 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 ☊
How long has he held office? ☊ hold ☊
Mrs Thatcher held the post of Prime Minister longer than anyone else last century. ☊ hold ☊
She just managed to hold back her anger. ☊ hold sth back ☊
a holiday job (= done by students during the school holidays) ☊ holiday ☊
Happy Holidays! ☊ holiday ☊
She came from a violent home. ☊ home ☊
She leaves home at 7 every day. ☊ home ☊
Come on, it's time to go home. ☊ home ☊
What time did you get home last night? ☊ home ☊
The trip has been exhausting and I'll be glad to be home. ☊ home ☊
an honest man/woman ☊ honest ☊
an honest answer ☊ honest ☊
honest (about sth): Are you being completely honest about your feelings? ☊ honest ☊
honest (with sb): Thank you for being so honest with me. ☊ honest ☊
The meeting was described as 'a frank and honest exchange of views'. ☊ honest ☊
To be honest (= what I really think is), it was one of the worst books I've ever read. ☊ honest ☊
Let's be honest, she's only interested in Mike because of his money. ☊ honest ☊
She's got an honest face. ☊ honest ☊
I honestly can't remember a thing about last night. ☊ honestly ☊
You can't honestly expect me to believe that! ☊ honestly ☊
South Africa hosted the World Cup finals. ☊ host ☊
Birmingham is hosting a three-day conference on drugs. ☊ host ☊
The Arts Centre is hosting a folk festival this summer. ☊ host ☊
hot spicy food ☊ hot ☊
Do you like this hot weather? ☊ hot ☊
The minimum wage was set at £5.80 an hour. ☊ hour ☊
What time do you leave the house in the morning (= to go to work)? ☊ house ☊
Be quiet or you'll wake the whole house! ☊ house ☊
This food is not fit for human consumption. ☊ human ☊
He's really very human when you get to know him. ☊ human ☊
I'm really hungry. ☊ hungry ☊
All this talk of food is making me hungry. ☊ hungry ☊
Both parties are hungry for power. ☊ hungry ☊
hunt sth: Whales are still being hunted and killed in the Arctic. ☊ hunt ☊
Serve this lady first—I'm in no hurry. ☊ in no hurry (to do sth), not in a/any hurry (to do sth) ☊
I won't be going there again in a hurry—the food was terrible. ☊ sb will not do sth again in a hurry ☊
My back is really hurting me today. ☊ hurt ☊
Ouch! That hurt! ☊ hurt ☊
What really hurt was that he never answered my letter. ☊ hurt ☊
She waited, husbanding her strength for her next visitors. ☊ husband ☊
Desserts are served with cream or ice cream. ☊ ice cream ☊
He has some very strange ideas about education. ☊ idea ☊
First of all we must identify the problem areas. ☊ identify ☊
a sense of national/cultural/personal/group identity ☊ identity ☊
the basic essentials of life, i.e. housing, food and water ☊ i.e. ☊
If necessary I can come at once. ☊ if ☊
She ignored him and carried on with her work. ☊ ignore ☊
He resigned because of ill health (= he was often ill). ☊ ill ☊
a woman of ill repute (= considered to be immoral) ☊ ill ☊
His public image is very different from the real person. ☊ image ☊
Images of deer and hunters decorate the cave walls. ☊ image ☊
His stories really stretch children's imaginations. ☊ imagination ☊
She was no longer able to distinguish between imagination and reality. ☊ imagination ☊
imagine doing sth: She imagined walking into the office and handing in her resignation. ☊ imagine ☊
imagine (sb + adj./noun): I can imagine him really angry. ☊ imagine ☊
an immediate reaction/response ☊ immediate ☊
to take immediate action ☊ immediate ☊
Our immediate concern is to help the families of those who died. ☊ immediate ☊
The effects of global warming, while not immediate, are potentially catastrophic. ☊ immediate ☊
The hospital says she's out of immediate danger. ☊ immediate ☊
She answered almost immediately. ☊ immediately ☊
The point of my question may not be immediately apparent. ☊ immediately ☊
Counselling is being given to those most immediately affected by the tragedy. ☊ immediately ☊
There's nothing immoral about wanting to earn more money. ☊ immoral ☊
They were charged with living off immoral earnings (= money earned by working as a prostitute ). ☊ immoral ☊
impatient (at sth): Sarah was becoming increasingly impatient at their lack of interest. ☊ impatient ☊
He criticized the Director and, by implication, the whole of the organization. ☊ implication ☊
imply sth: The fact that she was here implies a degree of interest. ☊ imply ☊
food imports from abroad ☊ import ☊
He was very aware of his own importance (= of his status). ☊ importance ☊
I have an important announcement to make. ☊ important ☊
The important thing is to keep trying. ☊ important ☊
an impossible dream/goal ☊ impossible ☊
Honestly, you're impossible at times! ☊ impossible ☊
She was suitably impressed (= as impressed as sb had hoped) with the painting. ☊ impressed ☊
You'll have to play better than that if you really want to make an impression (= to make people admire you). ☊ impression ☊
Sales figures continue to show signs of improvement. ☊ improvement ☊
improvement in/on/to sth: an improvement in Anglo-German relations ☊ improvement ☊
all the paintings in the collection ☊ in ☊
It's the first letter I've had in ten days. ☊ in ☊
to be in uniform ☊ in ☊
The bus is due in (= it should arrive) at six. ☊ in ☊
Tourism is a major source of income for the area. ☊ income ☊
'Was he very angry?' 'Indeed he was.' ☊ indeed ☊
'Do you agree?' 'Indeed I do/Yes, indeed.' ☊ indeed ☊
It is indeed a remarkable achievement. ☊ indeed ☊
I was very sad indeed to hear of your father's death. ☊ indeed ☊
the independent sector ☊ independent ☊
The police force should be independent of direct government control. ☊ independent ☊
Look it up in the index. ☊ index ☊
Author and subject indexes are available on a library database. ☊ index ☊
indicate (to sb) (that)...: In his letter he indicated to us (that) he was willing to cooperate. ☊ indicate ☊
indicate sth: Record profits in the retail market indicate a boom in the economy. ☊ indicate ☊
The article claims that an increase in crime indicates a decline in moral standards. ☊ indicate ☊
indication (of sth): They gave no indication of how the work should be done. ☊ indication ☊
indirect costs (= costs that are not directly connected with making a product, for example training, heating, rent, etc.) ☊ indirect ☊
The new law will affect us all, directly or indirectly. ☊ indirectly ☊
They had made industrial quantities of food (= a lot). ☊ industrial ☊
to be exposed to infection ☊ infection ☊
influence (over sb/sth): Her parents no longer have any real influence over her. ☊ influence ☊
Inform me at once if there are any changes in her condition. ☊ inform ☊
A notice informed the guests that formal dress was required. ☊ inform ☊
an informal arrangement/meeting/visit ☊ informal ☊
Discussions are held on an informal basis within the department. ☊ informal ☊
The aim of the trip was to make informal contact with potential customers. ☊ informal ☊
an informal expression ☊ informal ☊
Our information is that the police will shortly make an arrest. ☊ information ☊
in the initial stages (= at the beginning) of the campaign ☊ initial ☊
He injured his knee playing hockey. ☊ injure ☊
written in ink ☊ ink ☊
a pen and ink drawing ☊ ink ☊
different coloured inks ☊ ink ☊
I didn't really want to go but he insisted. ☊ insist ☊
institutes of higher education ☊ institute ☊
an educational/financial, etc. institution ☊ institution ☊
to ignore/carry out sb's instructions ☊ instruction ☊
She felt insulted by the low offer. ☊ insult ☊
You insult my intelligence! (= you are treating me as if I am stupid) ☊ insult ☊
insult to sb/sth: His comments were seen as an insult to the president. ☊ insult ☊
The questions were an insult to our intelligence (= too easy). ☊ insult ☊
insulting remarks ☊ insulting ☊
insulting to sb/sth: She was really insulting to me. ☊ insulting ☊
He works in insurance. ☊ insurance ☊
the intended purpose ☊ intended ☊
The bullet missed its intended target. ☊ intended ☊
intended to be/do sth: This list is not intended to be a complete catalogue. ☊ intended ☊
The original intention was to devote three months to the project. ☊ intention ☊
As a matter of interest (= I'd like to know), what time did the party finish? ☊ interest ☊
He sounded genuinely interested. ☊ interested ☊
interesting (to do sth): It would be interesting to know what he really believed. ☊ interesting ☊
the internal structure of a building ☊ internal ☊
The medicine is not for internal use. ☊ internal ☊
the France-Scotland rugby international ☊ international ☊
Yesterday, in an interview on German television, the minister denied the reports. ☊ interview ☊
Can you translate this passage into German? ☊ into ☊
an inquiry into safety procedures ☊ into ☊
Vegetation patterns changed when goats were introduced to the island. ☊ introduce ☊
It's a useful introduction to an extremely complex subject. ☊ introduction ☊
Introductions were made and the conversation started to flow. ☊ 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 ☊
investment in sth: This country needs investment in education. ☊ investment ☊
a high return on my investments ☊ investment ☊
A concert was held at the invitation of the mayor. ☊ invitation ☊
involve doing sth: The test will involve answering questions about a photograph. ☊ involve ☊
involved (in sth/sb): I was so involved in my book I didn't hear you knock. ☊ involved ☊
cast/wrought/corrugated iron ☊ iron ☊
The way she puts on that accent really irritates me. ☊ irritate ☊
I found her extremely irritating ☊ irritating ☊
She was getting more and more irritated at his comments. ☊ irritated ☊
Because I grew up in a dysfunctional family, anger is a big issue for me. ☊ issue ☊
She's always on a diet—she has issues about food. ☊ issue ☊
Start a new file and put this letter in it. ☊ it ☊
It's quite warm at the moment. ☊ it ☊
What's the next item on the agenda? ☊ item ☊
an item of news/a news item ☊ item ☊
I heard an item on the radio about women engineers. ☊ item ☊
The baby threw its food on the floor. ☊ its ☊
recipes for jams and preserves ☊ jam ☊
silver/gold jewellery ☊ jewellery ☊
She has some lovely pieces of jewellery. ☊ jewellery ☊
She took a job as a waitress. ☊ job ☊
She's never had a steady job (= a job that is not going to end suddenly). ☊ 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 report was a joint effort (= we worked on it together). ☊ joint ☊
They finished in joint first place. ☊ joint ☊
The event was organized jointly by students and staff. ☊ jointly ☊
My joints are really stiff this morning. ☊ joint ☊
She's always cracking jokes. ☊ joke ☊
I wish he wouldn't tell dirty jokes (= about sex). ☊ joke ☊
I only did it as a joke (= it was not meant seriously). ☊ joke ☊
The book describes a spiritual journey from despair to happiness. ☊ journey ☊
I didn't expect them to jump for joy at the news (= to be very pleased). ☊ joy ☊
Judging by her last letter, they are having a wonderful time. ☊ judge ☊
Each painting must be judged on its own merits. ☊ judge ☊
judge how, what, etc...: It was hard to judge how great the risk was. ☊ judge ☊
He achieved his aim more by luck than judgement. ☊ judgement ☊
I couldn't follow the talk because he kept jumping about from one topic to another. ☊ jump ☊
'Did you reach your sales target?' 'Just about.' ☊ just about ☊
Just then, someone knocked at the front door. ☊ just then ☊
Keep a note of where each item can be found. ☊ keep ☊
keep doing sth: Keep smiling! ☊ keep ☊
keep on doing sth: Don't keep on interrupting me! ☊ keep ☊
Keep left along the wall. ☊ keep ☊
The enemy kept up the bombardment day and night. ☊ keep sth up ☊
Well done! Keep up the good work/Keep it up! ☊ keep sth up ☊
You just have to keep yourself busy and keep going. ☊ keep going ☊
Keep going, Sarah, you're nearly there. ☊ keep going ☊
We'll have a duplicate key cut (= made). ☊ key ☊
My mother will kill me (= be very angry with me) when she finds out. ☊ kill ☊
As well as his salary, he gets benefits in kind. ☊ in kind ☊
She insulted him and he responded in kind. ☊ in kind ☊
'He's resigning.' 'I'd suspected something of the kind.' ☊ something of the/that kind ☊
kiss sb: Go and kiss your mother goodnight. ☊ kiss ☊
knit (sth): I knitted this cardigan myself. ☊ knit ☊
Lucy was sitting on the sofa, knitting. ☊ knit ☊
The new rules could mean the end of football as we know it (= in the form that we are familiar with). ☊ know ☊
know sb/sth to be/do sth: We know her to be honest. ☊ know ☊
practical/medical/scientific knowledge ☊ knowledge ☊
knowledge of/about sth: He has a wide knowledge of painting and music. ☊ knowledge ☊
There is a lack of knowledge about the tax system. ☊ knowledge ☊
She sent the letter without my knowledge. ☊ knowledge ☊
The film was made with the Prince's full knowledge and approval. ☊ knowledge ☊
She was impatient in the knowledge that time was limited. ☊ knowledge ☊
We carefully labelled each item with the contents and the date. ☊ label ☊
a lack of food/money/skills ☊ lack ☊
a tea lady (= a woman who serves tea in an office) ☊ lady ☊
His wife was a real lady. ☊ lady ☊
The land was very dry and hard after the long, hot summer. ☊ land ☊
Some of the country's richest grazing lands are in these valleys. ☊ land ☊
We made the journey by land, though flying would have been cheaper. ☊ land ☊
The troops landed at dawn. ☊ land ☊
The ferry is due to land at 3 o'clock. ☊ land ☊
the bleak/rugged/dramatic, etc. landscape of the area ☊ landscape ☊
bad/foul/strong language (= words that people may consider offensive) ☊ language ☊
Is English an official language in your country? ☊ language ☊
a large area/family/house/car/appetite ☊ large ☊
a large and complex issue ☊ large ☊
He resigned largely because of the stories in the press. ☊ largely ☊
He's making a big effort now, and I hope it lasts. ☊ last ☊
last (out): Will the coffee last out till next week? ☊ last ☊
last sb (out): We've got enough food to last us (for) three days. ☊ last ☊
a late goal ☊ late ☊
Here is a late news flash. ☊ late ☊
I got up late. ☊ late ☊
She found happiness in her later years. ☊ later ☊
Have you heard the latest news? ☊ latest ☊
She is not afraid to laugh at herself (= is not too serious about herself). ☊ laugh at sb/sth ☊
The lifeboat was launched immediately. ☊ launch ☊
The official launch date is in May. ☊ launch ☊
law (on sth): The government has introduced some tough new laws on food hygiene. ☊ law ☊
to pass a law (= officially make it part of the system of laws) ☊ law ☊
the need for better law enforcement ☊ law ☊
After the riots, the military was brought in to restore law and order. ☊ law and order ☊
Eating too much sugar can lead to health problems. ☊ lead ☊
He's too easily led (= easily persuaded to do or think sth). ☊ lead ☊
Manchester lost their early two-goal lead. ☊ lead ☊
learn sth: How did they react when they learned the news? ☊ learn ☊
Really, I'm not in the least tired. ☊ not in the least ☊
They seldom complained—officially at least. ☊ at least ☊
leave sth: Some children leave school at 16. ☊ leave ☊
Come on, it's time we left. ☊ leave ☊
leave for...: The plane leaves for Dallas at 12.35. ☊ leave ☊
The plane leaves Heathrow at 12.35. ☊ leave ☊
There was lots of food left over. ☊ be left over (from sth) ☊
The Left only has/have a small chance of winning power. ☊ left ☊
His simple, elegant paintings reflect his principle that less is more. ☊ less is more ☊
let sb/sth do sth: Let them splash around in the pool for a while. ☊ let ☊
to post a letter ☊ letter ☊
Archaeologists found pottery in the lowest level of the site. ☊ level ☊
the level of water in the bottle ☊ level ☊
The floodwater nearly reached roof level. ☊ level ☊
The tables are not on a level (= the same height). ☊ level ☊
Discussions are currently being held at national level. ☊ level ☊
What is the level of this course? ☊ level ☊
I refuse to sink to their level (= behave as badly as them). ☊ level ☊
a test that checks the level of alcohol in the blood ☊ level ☊
a relatively low/high level of crime ☊ level ☊
low/high pollution levels ☊ level ☊
Profits were at the same level as the year before. ☊ level ☊
Are these pictures level? ☊ level ☊
level with sth: This latest rise is intended to keep wages level with inflation. ☊ level ☊
Add a level tablespoon of flour (= enough to fill the spoon but not so much that it goes above the level of the edge of the spoon). ☊ level ☊
In real life (= when she met him) he wasn't how she had imagined him at all. ☊ life ☊
They were very happy throughout their married life. ☊ life ☊
plant/animal life ☊ life ☊
Several attempts have been made on the President's life (= several people have tried to kill him). ☊ life ☊
Keep going—the lights (= traffic lights) are green. ☊ light ☊
We all needed a little light relief at the end of a long day (= something amusing or entertaining that comes after sth serious or boring). ☊ light ☊
On a lighter note, we end the news today with a story about a duck called Quackers. ☊ light ☊
You are probably well enough to take a little light exercise. ☊ light ☊
I put a lighted match to the letter and watched it burn. ☊ light ☊
I try to eat lightly (= not to eat heavy or greasy food). ☊ lightly ☊
Students were angry at being treated like children. ☊ like ☊
The team performed to the limit of its capabilities. ☊ limit ☊
She knew the limits of her power. ☊ limit ☊
The EU has set strict limits on levels of pollution. ☊ limit ☊
Violent crime is not limited to big cities. ☊ limit sth to sb/sth ☊
We are doing our best with the limited resources available. ☊ limited ☊
Your feet must be behind the line when you serve (= in tennis ). ☊ line ☊
evidence for a strong causal link between exposure to sun and skin cancer ☊ link ☊
link (between A and B): Social customs provide a vital link between generations. ☊ link ☊
link A to/with B: Exposure to ultraviolet light is closely linked to skin cancer. ☊ link ☊
link A and B: The two factors are directly linked. ☊ link ☊
a liquid lunch (= alcoholic drinks, rather than food) ☊ liquid ☊
Sorry, I wasn't really listening. ☊ listen ☊
Little did I know that this spelled the end of my career. ☊ little ☊
This moment will live in our memory for many years to come. ☊ live ☊
live coverage of the World Cup ☊ live ☊
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 living faith ☊ living ☊
an exhibition of paintings on loan (= borrowed) from private collections ☊ loan ☊
local radio (= a radio station that broadcasts to one area only) ☊ local ☊
decisions made at local rather than national level ☊ local ☊
Do you live locally (= in this area)? ☊ locally ☊
The mechanic located the fault immediately. ☊ locate ☊
The gates are locked at 6 o'clock. ☊ lock ☊
It wasn't long before she had persuaded him (= it only took a short time). ☊ long ☊
look (to sb) like sb/sth: That photograph doesn't look like her at all. ☊ look ☊
Emergency food supplies were brought in by lorry. ☊ lorry ☊
She seemed to have lost interest in food. ☊ lose ☊
At that moment he lost his balance and fell. ☊ lose ☊
love sth: I really love summer evenings. ☊ love ☊
It was one of his best-loved songs. ☊ love ☊
low forms of life (= creatures with a very simple structure) ☊ low ☊
a low standard of living ☊ low ☊
a low level of unemployment ☊ low ☊
a low wall/building/table ☊ low ☊
Can you turn the music lower—you'll wake the baby. ☊ low ☊
to crouch/bend low ☊ low ☊
With a bit of luck, we'll finish on time. ☊ luck ☊
We wish her luck in her new career. ☊ luck ☊
The only goal of the match came more by luck than judgement. ☊ luck ☊
Finally my luck ran out and they caught me trying to climb the outer wall. ☊ luck ☊
Good luck! I hope it goes well. ☊ the best of luck (with sth), good luck (with sth) ☊
a lump of coal/cheese/wood ☊ lump ☊
He was unhurt apart from a lump on his head. ☊ lump ☊
A revolver is the only way to stop a mad dog. ☊ mad ☊
He got mad and walked out. ☊ mad ☊
The crowd made a mad rush for the exit. ☊ mad ☊
mad with sth: to be mad with anger/excitement/grief/love ☊ mad ☊
an online magazine ☊ magazine ☊
Like all truly charismatic people, he can work his magic on both men and women. ☊ magic ☊
He's returning to the team this season, hoping that the old magic can be made to work once more. ☊ magic ☊
There is no magic formula for passing exams—only hard work. ☊ magic ☊
hate mail (= letters containing insults and threats) ☊ mail ☊
mail sb/sth: The company intends to mail 50 000 households in the area. ☊ mail ☊
maintain (that)...: The men maintained (that) they were out of the country when the crime was committed. ☊ maintain ☊
There were calls for major changes to the welfare system. ☊ major ☊
be made to do sth: She must be made to comply with the rules. ☊ make ☊
Come on! It's time we made a start. ☊ make ☊
I keep making the same mistakes. ☊ make ☊
The news made him very happy. ☊ make ☊
The terrorists made it known that tourists would be targeted. ☊ make ☊
You've made a terrible mess of this job. ☊ make ☊
make sth + noun: I made painting the house my project for the summer. ☊ make ☊
make sth: to make a table/dress/cake ☊ make ☊
These regulations were made to protect children. ☊ make ☊
My lawyer has been urging me to make a will. ☊ make ☊
She has made (= directed or acted in) several movies. ☊ make ☊
He never really made it as an actor. ☊ make it ☊
a male bird ☊ male ☊
The male of the species has a white tail. ☊ male ☊
How did you manage to persuade him? ☊ manage ☊
time management (= the way in which you organize how you spend your time) ☊ management ☊
a meeting of area managers ☊ manager ☊
The manner in which the decision was announced was extremely regrettable. ☊ manner ☊
an unexplored region that has not yet been mapped ☊ map ☊
It is now possible to map the different functions of the brain. ☊ map ☊
Grammar information enables students to map the structure of a foreign language onto their own. ☊ map sth on/onto sth ☊
a ceremony to mark the 50th anniversary of the end of the war ☊ mark ☊
mark A (with B): Items marked with an asterisk can be omitted. ☊ mark ☊
a market town (= a town in Britain where a regular market is or was held) ☊ market ☊
She works in sales and marketing. ☊ marketing ☊
Persuasion is one of the most valuable skills in marketing. ☊ marketing ☊
a happy/unhappy marriage ☊ marriage ☊
All of her children's marriages ended in divorce. ☊ marriage ☊
a happily married couple ☊ married ☊
marry (sb): She married a German. ☊ marry ☊
the massive walls of the castle ☊ massive ☊
a master of the serve-and-volley game ☊ master ☊
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 ☊
A male bird sings to attract a mate. ☊ mate ☊
She resigned over a matter of principle. ☊ matter ☊
That's a matter for you to take up with your boss. ☊ matter ☊
Matters came to a head (= the situation became very difficult) with his resignation. ☊ matter ☊
It's a nice place. We've stayed there ourselves, as a matter of fact. ☊ as a matter of fact ☊
'I suppose you'll be leaving soon, then?' 'No, as a matter of fact I'll be staying for another two years.' ☊ as a matter of fact ☊
I know which area they live in, but whether I can find their house is a different matter. ☊ be another/a different matter ☊
As long as you're happy, that's all that matters. ☊ matter ☊
matter (to sb) who, what, etc...: Does it really matter who did it? ☊ matter ☊
The offence carries a maximum prison sentence of ten years. ☊ maximum ☊
The job will require you to use all your skills to the maximum. ☊ maximum ☊
What is the absolute maximum you can afford to pay? ☊ maximum ☊
'I think he should resign.' 'Maybe.' ☊ maybe ☊
What time would you like your evening meal? ☊ meal ☊
Don't laugh! I mean it (= I am serious). ☊ mean ☊
Don't be angry. I'm sure she meant it for the best (= intended to be helpful). ☊ mean ☊
mean sb/sth to do sth: I didn't mean you to read the letter. ☊ mean ☊
What do you mean, you thought I wouldn't mind? (= of course I mind and I am very angry) ☊ mean ☊
'Honesty'? He doesn't know the meaning of the word! ☊ meaning ☊
Stress can be extremely damaging to your health. Exercise, meanwhile, can reduce its effects. ☊ meanwhile ☊
a device that measures the level of radiation in the atmosphere ☊ measure ☊
measure (to do sth): We must take preventive measures to reduce crime in the area. ☊ measure ☊
to take sb's chest/waist measurement ☊ measurement ☊
the news/broadcasting/national media ☊ media ☊
her medical condition/history/records ☊ medical ☊
a medical certificate (= a statement by a doctor that gives details of your state of health) ☊ medical ☊
to study/practise medicine ☊ medicine ☊
meet sb (for sth): We're meeting them outside the theatre at 7. ☊ meet ☊
The meeting will be held in the school hall. ☊ meeting ☊
member of sth: an active member of the local church ☊ member ☊
childhood memories ☊ memory ☊
I have vivid memories of my grandparents. ☊ memory ☊
What is your earliest memory? ☊ memory ☊
The photos bring back lots of good memories. ☊ memory ☊
I have a bad memory for names. ☊ memory ☊
People have short memories (= they soon forget). ☊ memory ☊
There hasn't been peace in the country in/within my memory. ☊ memory ☊
This hasn't happened in living memory (= nobody alive now can remember it happening). ☊ memory ☊
He founded the charity in memory of his late wife. ☊ in memory of sb, to the memory of sb ☊
mental health ☊ mental ☊
She was suffering from physical and mental exhaustion. ☊ mental ☊
to ask for/look at the menu ☊ menu ☊
What's on the menu (= for dinner) tonight? ☊ menu ☊
You've got the job. The interview will be a mere formality. ☊ mere ☊
I feel I've made a mess of things. ☊ mess ☊
My hair's a real mess! ☊ mess ☊
Jenny's not here at the moment. Can I take a message? ☊ message ☊
the heat of the midday sun ☊ midday ☊
I like a story with a beginning, a middle and an end. ☊ middle ☊
They had to leave at midnight. ☊ midnight ☊
Let's have a midnight feast tonight (= a secret meal that children like to have in the middle of the night). ☊ midnight ☊
The car must have been doing at least 100 miles an hour. ☊ mile ☊
military uniform ☊ military ☊
tens of millions of dollars ☊ million ☊
the conscious/subconscious mind ☊ mind ☊
to have a brilliant/good/keen mind ☊ mind ☊
When discussing influential modern artists, three names immediately come to mind. ☊ come/spring to 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 your language! (= don't speak in a rude or offensive way) ☊ mind ☊
The work was done with the minimum amount of effort. ☊ minimum ☊
Costs should be kept to a minimum. ☊ minimum ☊
The class needs a minimum of six students to continue. ☊ minimum ☊
He passed the exams with the minimum of effort. ☊ minimum ☊
the Minister of Education ☊ minister ☊
Women played a relatively minor role in the organization. ☊ minor ☊
a large German-speaking minority in the east of the country ☊ minority ☊
I just have to finish this—I won't be a minute. ☊ minute ☊
miss (sb/sth) doing sth: I don't miss getting up at six every morning! ☊ miss ☊
When you painted your bedroom, you missed a bit (= of the wall) under the window. ☊ miss ☊
What is missing from the production is any sense of emotional commitment. ☊ missing ☊
The waiter made a mistake (in) adding up the bill. ☊ mistake ☊
We listened to the news with a mixture of surprise and horror. ☊ mixture ☊
Anger is often caused by frustration or embarrassment, or a mixture of the two. ☊ mixture ☊
Please make sure all mobile phones are switched off during the performance. ☊ mobile phone ☊
The architect had produced a scale model of the proposed shopping complex. ☊ model ☊
modern art/architecture/drama/jazz ☊ modern ☊
We're busy at the moment (= now). ☊ moment ☊
At that very moment, the phone rang. ☊ moment ☊
That was one of the happiest moments of my life. ☊ moment ☊
Hurry up! He'll be back any moment now. ☊ (at) any moment (now) ☊
Prices continue to rise month after month (= over a period of several months). ☊ month ☊
He had to wait for months for the visas to come through. ☊ month ☊
She's in a good mood today (= happy and friendly). ☊ mood ☊
He's always in a bad mood (= unhappy, or angry and impatient). ☊ mood ☊
I'm not really in the mood to go out tonight. ☊ mood ☊
a moral issue/dilemma/question ☊ moral ☊
traditional moral values ☊ moral ☊
a decline in moral standards ☊ moral ☊
moral philosophy ☊ moral ☊
a deeply religious man with a highly developed moral sense ☊ moral ☊
The newspapers were full of moral outrage at the weakness of other countries. ☊ moral ☊
moral responsibility/duty ☊ moral ☊
Governments have at least a moral obligation to answer these questions. ☊ moral ☊
The job was to call on all her diplomatic skills and moral courage (= the courage to do what you think is right). ☊ moral ☊
He led a very moral life. ☊ moral ☊
a very moral person ☊ moral ☊
to act morally ☊ morally ☊
morally right/wrong/justified/unacceptable ☊ morally ☊
He felt morally responsible for the accident. ☊ morally ☊
Signing the forms is little more than (= only) a formality. ☊ more ☊
I'm more than happy (= extremely happy) to take you there in my car. ☊ more ☊
The less said about the whole thing, the happier I'll be. ☊ the more, less, etc..., the more, less, etc... ☊
She woke every morning at the same time. ☊ morning ☊
As most of you know, I've decided to resign. ☊ most ☊
Pressure is mounting on the government to change the law. ☊ mount ☊
The death toll continues to mount. ☊ mount ☊
to enjoy the mountain air/scenery ☊ mountain ☊
She observed the gentle movement of his chest as he breathed. ☊ movement ☊
Power comes from the forward movement of the entire body. ☊ movement ☊
a moving target ☊ moving ☊
Much as I would like to stay, I really must go home. ☊ much as ☊
Happy Birthday, Mum. ☊ mum ☊
The murdered woman was well known in the area. ☊ murder ☊
'Do we have to finish this today?' 'Yes, you must.' ☊ must ☊
Rubella is just another name for German measles. ☊ name ☊
national and international news ☊ national ☊
national and regional politics ☊ national ☊
to die of natural causes (= not by violence, but normally, of old age) ☊ natural ☊
the forces/laws of nature ☊ nature ☊
the British and German navies ☊ navy ☊
Share prices are near their record high of last year. ☊ near ☊
Changes can easily be made where necessary. ☊ necessary ☊
I woke up with a stiff neck. ☊ neck ☊
Food aid is urgently needed. ☊ need ☊
I had no need to open the letter—I knew what it would say. ☊ need ☊
to fulfil an emotional need ☊ need ☊
to meet children's special educational needs ☊ need ☊
The charity aims to provide assistance to people in need. ☊ need ☊
His response was negative. ☊ negative ☊
They received a negative reply. ☊ negative ☊
Scientists have a fairly negative attitude to the theory. ☊ negative ☊
'He probably won't show up.' 'Don't be so negative.' ☊ negative ☊
The crisis had a negative effect on trade. ☊ negative ☊
The whole experience was definitely more positive than negative. ☊ negative ☊
Houses in the neighbourhood of Paris are extremely expensive. ☊ neighbourhood ☊
nerve endings ☊ nerve ☊
By the time the police arrived, I was a nervous wreck. ☊ nervous ☊
She went to Australia to start a new life. ☊ new ☊
What's the latest news? ☊ news ☊
Have you heard the news? Pat's leaving! ☊ news ☊
Tell me all your news. ☊ news ☊
Any news on the deal? ☊ news ☊
a piece/bit of news ☊ news ☊
It's news to me (= I haven't heard it before). ☊ news ☊
national/international news ☊ news ☊
a news story/item/report ☊ news ☊
News of a serious road accident is just coming in. ☊ news ☊
breaking news (= news that is arriving about events that have just happened) ☊ news ☊
She is always in the news. ☊ news ☊
to listen to/watch the news ☊ news ☊
Can you put the news on? ☊ news ☊
I saw it on the news. ☊ news ☊
the nine o'clock news ☊ news ☊
an online newspaper ☊ newspaper ☊
The next train to Baltimore is at ten. ☊ next ☊
Round here, you leave school at sixteen and next thing you know, you're married with three kids. ☊ next ☊
He's a really nice guy. ☊ nice ☊
I lay awake all night. ☊ night ☊
What is he doing calling at this time of night? ☊ night ☊
There were no letters this morning. ☊ no ☊
I was woken by the noise of a car starting up. ☊ noise ☊
They are a small but noisy pressure group (= they try to attract attention to their ideas by frequent discussion and argument). ☊ noisy ☊
Reports that he has resigned are nonsense. ☊ nonsense ☊
I can't wait for this nonsense to end so that we can all be friends again. ☊ nonsense ☊
Divorce is complicated enough in normal circumstances, but this situation is even worse. ☊ normal ☊
In the normal course of events I wouldn't go to that part of town. ☊ normal ☊
The catalogue contains detailed notes on each painting. ☊ note ☊
Now they want to tax food! ☊ now ☊
Now, the next point is quite complex. ☊ now ☊
the country's nuclear capability (= the fact that it has nuclear weapons) ☊ nuclear ☊
The course will have to be repeated owing to pressure of numbers (= too many students). ☊ number ☊
The object is to educate people about road safety. ☊ object ☊
object to doing sth/to sb doing sth: I really object to being charged for parking. ☊ object ☊
the main/primary/principal objective ☊ objective ☊
to meet/achieve your objectives ☊ objective ☊
You must set realistic aims and objectives for yourself. ☊ objective ☊
The main objective of this meeting is to give more information on our plans. ☊ objective ☊
Most information was collected by direct observation of the animals' behaviour. ☊ observation ☊
All the characters in the novel are closely observed (= seem like people in real life). ☊ observe ☊
The reasons for this decision were not immediately obvious. ☊ obvious ☊
The ending was pretty obvious. ☊ obvious ☊
Diet and exercise are obviously important. ☊ obviously ☊
'I didn't realise it was a formal occasion.' 'Obviously!' (= I can see by the way you are dressed) ☊ obviously ☊
I can remember very few occasions when he had to cancel because of ill health. ☊ occasion ☊
a great/memorable/happy occasion ☊ occasion ☊
They marked the occasion (= celebrated it) with an open-air concert. ☊ occasion ☊
Problems at work continued to occupy his mind for some time. ☊ occupy ☊
Ocean levels are rising. ☊ ocean ☊
the Antarctic/Arctic/Atlantic/Indian/Pacific Ocean ☊ ocean ☊
She felt, oddly, that they had been happier when they had no money. ☊ oddly ☊
the paintings of Monet ☊ of ☊
a photo of my dog ☊ of ☊
The wedding is off. ☊ off ☊
a criminal/serious/minor/sexual, etc. offence ☊ offence ☊
No one will take offence (= feel upset or insulted) if you leave early. ☊ offence ☊
They'll be offended if you don't go to their wedding. ☊ offend ☊
Neil did not mean to offend anybody with his joke . ☊ offend ☊
A TV interviewer must be careful not to offend. ☊ offend ☊
offensive remarks ☊ offensive ☊
The programme contains language which some viewers may find offensive. ☊ offensive ☊
offensive to sb: His comments were deeply offensive to a large number of single mothers. ☊ offensive ☊
The job didn't offer any prospects for promotion. ☊ offer ☊
This special offer is valid until the end of the month. ☊ offer ☊
She held office as a cabinet minister for ten years. ☊ office ☊
The present government took office in 2009. ☊ office ☊
army/airforce/naval, etc. officers ☊ officer ☊
a customs/prison/welfare officer ☊ officer ☊
officers of state (= ministers in the government) ☊ officer ☊
official responsibilities ☊ official ☊
the Prime Minister's official residence ☊ official ☊
This was her first official engagement. ☊ official ☊
He made an official visit to Tokyo in March. ☊ official ☊
an official announcement/decision/statement ☊ official ☊
according to official statistics/figures ☊ official ☊
the official biography of the President ☊ official ☊
An official inquiry has been launched into the cause of the accident. ☊ official ☊
The country's official language is Spanish. ☊ official ☊
I intend to lodge an official complaint (= to complain to sb in authority). ☊ official ☊
The news is not yet official. ☊ official ☊
I only knew the official version of events. ☊ official ☊
The official story has always been that they are just good friends. ☊ official ☊
an official function/reception ☊ official ☊
The official opening is planned for October. ☊ official ☊
a bank/company/court/government official ☊ official ☊
a senior official in the State Department ☊ official ☊
Palace officials are refusing to comment on the royal divorce. ☊ 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 ☊
Many of those living on the streets are not officially homeless. ☊ officially ☊
I'm not officially supposed to be here. ☊ officially ☊
Officially, he resigned because of bad health. ☊ officially ☊
Try to exercise as often as possible. ☊ often ☊
vegetable oils ☊ oil ☊
a picture on a wall ☊ on ☊
a story based on fact ☊ on ☊
to be on a low wage ☊ on ☊
She stopped for a moment, then walked on. ☊ on ☊
All at once she lost her temper. ☊ all at once ☊
I can't do everything all at once—you'll have to be patient. ☊ all at once ☊
One place I'd really like to visit is Bali. ☊ one ☊
Her one concern was for the health of her baby. ☊ one ☊
I went through the items on the list one by one. ☊ one by one ☊
He could only watch helplessly as the car plunged into the ravine. ☊ only ☊
Trying to reason with him only enrages him even more. ☊ only ☊
She stepped down from the train onto the platform. ☊ onto ☊
Kasparov had left his bishop open (= not protected, in a game of chess ). ☊ open ☊
What time does the bank open? ☊ open ☊
He opened the letter and read it. ☊ open ☊
the official opening of the new hospital ☊ opening ☊
Can you talk openly about sex with your parents? ☊ openly ☊
Some people can only operate well under pressure. ☊ operate ☊
The whole operation is performed in less than three seconds. ☊ operation ☊
operation (on sb/sth) (for sth): Doctors performed an emergency operation for appendicitis last night. ☊ operation ☊
opinion (about/of/on sb/sth): We were invited to give our opinions about how the work should be done. ☊ opinion ☊
It is our opinion that he should resign. ☊ opinion ☊
This exercise develops suppleness as opposed to (= rather than) strength. ☊ as opposed to ☊
It is time for opposing factions to unite and work towards a common goal. ☊ opposing ☊
This behaviour is based on a conflict between two opposing forces within the individual. ☊ opposing ☊
I could see smoke coming from the windows of the house directly opposite. ☊ opposite ☊
opposition forces (= people who are arguing, fighting, etc. with another group) ☊ opposition ☊
The opposition is/are mounting a strong challenge to our business. ☊ opposition ☊
the Opposition spokesman on education ☊ opposition ☊
The police are trying to restore public order. ☊ order ☊
The argument continued until the chairman called them both to order (= ordered them to obey the formal rules of the meeting). ☊ order ☊
All the procedures must be done in the correct order. ☊ order ☊
It is one of the functions of art to bring order out of chaos. ☊ order ☊
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 ☊
the sexual/reproductive organs ☊ organ ☊
to work for a business/political/voluntary organization ☊ organization ☊
the World Health Organization ☊ organization ☊
He's the president of a large international organization. ☊ organization ☊
I leave most of the organization of these conferences to my assistant. ☊ organization ☊
A wedding on that scale takes a lot of organization. ☊ organization ☊
The report studies the organization of labour within the company. ☊ organization ☊
She is highly intelligent but her work lacks organization. ☊ organization ☊
to organize a meeting/party/trip ☊ organize ☊
I'll invite people if you can organize food and drinks. ☊ organize ☊
Modern computers can organize large amounts of data very quickly. ☊ organize ☊
You should try and organize your time better. ☊ organize ☊
We do not fully understand how the brain is organized. ☊ organize ☊
an organized body of workers ☊ organized ☊
an organized system of childcare ☊ organized ☊
organized religion (= traditional religion followed by large numbers of people who obey a fixed set of rules) ☊ organized ☊
organized crime (= committed by professional criminals working in large groups) ☊ organized ☊
a carefully organized campaign ☊ organized ☊
a well-organized office ☊ organized ☊
a badly organized event ☊ organized ☊
a very organized person ☊ organized ☊
Isn't it time you started to get organized? ☊ organized ☊
people of German origin ☊ origin ☊
At the end of the lease, the land will be returned to the original owner. ☊ original ☊
an original painting by local artist Graham Tovey ☊ original ☊
This painting is a copy; the original is in Madrid. ☊ original ☊
At that price, you could have bought an original! ☊ original ☊
One son went to live in Australia and the other one was killed in a car crash. ☊ other ☊
We're committed to the project. We wouldn't be here otherwise. ☊ otherwise ☊
That ought to be enough food for the four of us. ☊ ought to ☊
We showed them some of our photos. ☊ our ☊
She's working out in Australia. ☊ out ☊
a statue made out of bronze ☊ out ☊
Two out of three people think the President should resign. ☊ out ☊
I'm not really the outdoor type (= I prefer indoor activities). ☊ outdoor ☊
to explore the outer (= most extreme) limits of human experience ☊ outer ☊
The outside walls are damp. ☊ outside ☊
You have to pay to make outside calls. ☊ outside ☊
an area of outstanding natural beauty ☊ outstanding ☊
If there's any food left over, put it in the fridge. ☊ over ☊
By the time we arrived the meeting was over. ☊ over ☊
Thank goodness that's over! ☊ over ☊
I was glad when it was over and done with. ☊ over ☊
He did the work so badly that I had to do it all over again myself. ☊ (all) over again ☊
They held a large umbrella over her. ☊ over ☊
She climbed over the wall. ☊ over ☊
an overall improvement in standards of living (= affecting everyone) ☊ overall ☊
When she finished painting, she stepped back to admire the overall effect. ☊ overall ☊
You owe it to your staff to be honest with them. ☊ owe ☊
The painting has been returned to its rightful owner. ☊ owner ☊
To be a really good runner he needs to lengthen his pace a little. ☊ pace ☊
The paintings were carefully packed in newspaper. ☊ pack ☊
pack sb sth: I've packed you some food for the journey. ☊ pack ☊
package sth: packaged food/goods ☊ package ☊
A packet of photographs arrived with the mail. ☊ packet ☊
stomach/chest pains ☊ pain ☊
You get more aches and pains as you get older. ☊ pain ☊
Their efforts were painful to watch. ☊ painful ☊
paint sth + adj./noun: The walls were painted yellow. ☊ paint ☊
a collection of paintings by American artists ☊ painting ☊
Get the students to do the exercise as pair work (= two students work together). ☊ pair ☊
Buckingham Palace ☊ palace ☊
a paler shade of green ☊ pale ☊
Experience is more important for this job than paper qualifications (= that exist on paper, but may not have any real value). ☊ paper ☊
paper losses/profits (= that are shown in accounts but which may not exist in reality) ☊ paper ☊
The German parliament is called the 'Bundestag'. ☊ parliament ☊
Come and visit us if you're ever in our part of the world. ☊ part ☊
We've done the difficult part of the job. ☊ part ☊
The procedure can be divided into two parts. ☊ part ☊
The school is taking a party of 40 children to France. ☊ party ☊
I'm not really expecting to pass first time. ☊ pass ☊
Six months passed and we still had no news of them. ☊ pass ☊
Unemployment has now passed the three million mark. ☊ pass ☊
The past month has been really busy at work. ☊ 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 ☊
Honestly, I'm past caring what happens (= I can no longer be bothered to care). ☊ past ☊
You'll just have to be patient and wait till I'm finished. ☊ patient ☊
After a brief pause, they continued climbing. ☊ pause ☊
The director paid tribute to all she had done for the charity. ☊ pay ☊
He agreed to make ten monthly payments of £50. ☊ payment ☊
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 ☊
the peace movement (= that tries to prevent war by protesting, persuading politicians, etc.) ☊ peace ☊
He never felt really at peace with himself. ☊ peace ☊
They were charged with disturbing the peace (= behaving in a noisy and violent way). ☊ peace ☊
The aims of the organization are wholly peaceful. ☊ peaceful ☊
pen and ink ☊ pen ☊
The work was carried out as per instructions. ☊ as per sth ☊
Poor families spend about 80 to 90 per cent of their income on food. ☊ per cent ☊
To be perfectly honest, I didn't want to go anyway. ☊ perfectly ☊
to perform an experiment/a miracle/a ceremony ☊ perform ☊
She performs an important role in our organization. ☊ perform ☊
This operation has never been performed in this country. ☊ perform ☊
A computer can perform many tasks at once. ☊ perform ☊
to perform somersaults/magic tricks ☊ perform ☊
I'd like to hear it performed live. ☊ perform ☊
to perform on the flute ☊ perform ☊
If Rooney performs (= performs well) then I believe England can win. ☊ perform ☊
She performed less well in the second test. ☊ perform ☊
The performance starts at seven. ☊ performance ☊
one of the band's rare live performances ☊ performance ☊
She gave the greatest performance of her career. ☊ performance ☊
performance indicators (= things that show how well or badly sth is working) ☊ performance ☊
Profits continue to grow, with strong performances in South America and the Far East. ☊ performance ☊
a brilliant/polished/seasoned performer ☊ performer ☊
This compares with a 4% increase for the same period last year. ☊ period ☊
The aim is to reduce traffic at peak periods. ☊ period ☊
permanent staff ☊ permanent ☊
No official permission has been given for the event to take place. ☊ permission ☊
There are fines for exceeding permitted levels of noise pollution. ☊ permit ☊
permit sb/sth to do sth: Cash machines permit you to withdraw money at any time. ☊ permit ☊
I'm not really a city person (= I don't really like cities). ☊ person ☊
He had to pick up his welfare cheque in person. ☊ in person ☊
Nothing personal (= I do not wish to offend you), but I do have to go now. ☊ personal ☊
a personal pension plan (= a pension organized by a private company for one particular person) ☊ personal ☊
She takes a personal interest in the work of the charity. ☊ personal ☊
The letter was marked 'Personal'. ☊ personal ☊
Please keep personal phone calls to a minimum. ☊ personal ☊
He maintained order by sheer force of personality. ☊ personality ☊
'Is it worth the effort?' 'Speaking personally, yes.' ☊ personally ☊
He was personally criticized by inspectors for his incompetence. ☊ personally ☊
persuade sb to do sth: Try to persuade him to come. ☊ persuade ☊
persuade sb: Please try and persuade her. ☊ persuade ☊
She's always easily persuaded. ☊ persuade ☊
I'm sure he'll come with a bit of persuading. ☊ persuade ☊
persuade sb into sth/into doing sth: I allowed myself to be persuaded into entering the competition. ☊ persuade ☊
persuade sb/yourself that...: It will be difficult to persuade them that there's no other choice. ☊ persuade ☊
She had persuaded herself that life was not worth living. ☊ persuade ☊
persuade sb: No one was persuaded by his arguments. ☊ persuade ☊
persuade sb of sth: I am still not fully persuaded of the plan's merits. ☊ persuade ☊
pet food ☊ pet ☊
moral philosophy ☊ philosophy ☊
Make as many photocopies as you need. ☊ photocopy ☊
His photograph appeared in the local paper. ☊ photograph ☊
Please enclose a recent passport-sized photograph of yourself. ☊ photograph ☊
a beautifully photographed book (= with good photographs in it) ☊ photograph ☊
the director of photography (= the person who is in charge of the actual filming of a film/movie, programme, etc.) ☊ photography ☊
Did you see the film about Antarctica? The photography was superb! ☊ photography ☊
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 ☊
physical fitness ☊ physical ☊
The ordeal has affected both her mental and physical health. ☊ physical ☊
He tends to avoid all physical contact. ☊ physical ☊
physically and emotionally exhausted ☊ physically ☊
to pick your teeth (= use a small sharp piece of wood to remove pieces of food from your teeth) ☊ pick ☊
I have a vivid picture of my grandfather smiling down at me when I was very small. ☊ picture ☊
The writer paints a gloomy picture of the economy. ☊ picture ☊
The police are trying to build up a picture of what happened. ☊ picture ☊
From newspaper reports a picture emerges of a country barely under control. ☊ picture ☊
The TV report painted a much rosier picture of the employment situation than research shows to be the case. ☊ picture ☊
A picture of flowers hung on the wall. ☊ picture ☊
She wanted a famous artist to paint her picture (= a picture of herself). ☊ picture ☊
a piece of advice/information/news ☊ piece ☊
He piled his plate with as much food as he could. ☊ pile ☊
pile B on(to) A: He piled as much food as he could onto his plate. ☊ pile ☊
The sun was now just a pink glow in the evening sky. ☊ pink ☊
a football/cricket/rugby pitch ☊ pitch ☊
The rugby tour was a disaster both on and off the pitch. ☊ pitch ☊
a pity (to do sth): It seems a pity to waste this food. ☊ pity ☊
This dress is really nice. Pity it's so expensive. ☊ pity ☊
The paint was peeling off the wall in places. ☊ place ☊
I can't be in two places at once. ☊ place ☊
You can use milk in place of cream in this recipe. ☊ in place of sb/sth, in sb's/sth's place ☊
Great emphasis is placed on education. ☊ place ☊
The parking areas in the town are few, but strategically placed. ☊ place ☊
She made her annoyance plain. ☊ plain ☊
The plain fact is that nobody really knows. ☊ plain ☊
plain food ☊ plain ☊
The architect is drawing up plans for the new offices. ☊ plan ☊
the animal and plant life of the area ☊ plant ☊
The train drew into the platform. ☊ platform ☊
play sb sth: Play us that new piece. ☊ play ☊
play at doing sth: They were playing at being cowboys. ☊ play ☊
Stop playing with your food! ☊ play with sth ☊
to put on (= perform) a play ☊ play ☊
a tennis/rugby/chess, etc. player ☊ player ☊
a pleasant smile/voice/manner ☊ pleasant ☊
pleased (that...): I'm really pleased that you're feeling better. ☊ pleased ☊
pleased (to hear, know, etc. sth): I'm pleased to hear about your news. ☊ pleased ☊
They always gave us plenty to eat. ☊ plenty ☊
The book is well organized in terms of plot. ☊ plot ☊
She spends every waking hour plotting her revenge. ☊ plot ☊
On the plus side, all the staff are enthusiastic. ☊ plus ☊
The plus side of working at home is that you can be more flexible. ☊ plus ☊
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 ☊
epic/lyric/pastoral, etc. poetry ☊ poetry ☊
Australia finished 20 points ahead. ☊ point ☊
The climber was at/on the point of death when they found him. ☊ point ☊
Here are the main points of the news. ☊ point ☊
What's the point of all this violence? ☊ point ☊
It just isn't true. That's the whole point (= the only important fact). ☊ point ☊
OK, you've made your point! ☊ point ☊
'That's my mother,' she said, pointing at a photo on the wall. ☊ point ☊
point that...: I should point out that not one of these paintings is original. ☊ point out (to sb), point sth out (to sb) ☊
Someone had been poisoning his food. ☊ poison ☊
The leaves of certain trees are poisonous to cattle. ☊ poisonous ☊
a ski pole ☊ pole ☊
a curtain pole ☊ pole ☊
the North/South Pole ☊ pole ☊
Hundreds of police in riot gear struggled to control the violence. ☊ police ☊
The border will be policed by UN officials. ☊ police ☊
the present government's policy on education ☊ policy ☊
a monarch without political power ☊ political ☊
sexual politics (= concerning relationships of power between the sexes) ☊ politics ☊
His politics are extreme. ☊ politics ☊
to reduce levels of environmental pollution ☊ pollution ☊
to be in poor health ☊ poor ☊
poor food/light/soil ☊ poor ☊
Why don't you pop in (= visit us) for a drink next time you're in the area? ☊ pop ☊
I'm not very popular with my parents (= they are annoyed with me) at the moment. ☊ popular ☊
One third of the world's population consumes/consume two thirds of the world's resources. ☊ population ☊
areas of dense/sparse population (= where many/not many people live) ☊ population ☊
The prison population (= the number of people in prison) is continuing to rise. ☊ population ☊
to pose a threat/challenge/danger/risk ☊ pose ☊
The delegates posed for a group photograph. ☊ pose ☊
the party's position on education reforms ☊ position ☊
to be in a position of power/strength/authority ☊ position ☊
The athlete tested positive for steroids. ☊ positive ☊
positive (about sth): I can't be positive about what time it happened. ☊ positive ☊
positive (that...): She was positive that he had been there. ☊ positive ☊
'Are you sure?' 'Positive.' ☊ positive ☊
We have no positive evidence that she was involved. ☊ positive ☊
We must take positive steps to deal with the problem. ☊ positive ☊
It will require positive action by all in the industry. ☊ positive ☊
We've had a very positive response to the idea. ☊ positive ☊
to make a positive contribution to a discussion ☊ positive ☊
His family have been a very positive influence on him. ☊ positive ☊
Overseas investment has had a positive effect on exports. ☊ positive ☊
a positive attitude/outlook ☊ positive ☊
the power of positive thought ☊ positive ☊
positive (about sth): She tried to be more positive about her new job. ☊ positive ☊
On the positive side, profits have increased. ☊ positive ☊
The report ended on a positive note. ☊ positive ☊
possibility (that...): There is now no possibility that she will make a full recovery. ☊ possibility ☊
Bankruptcy is a real possibility if sales don't improve. ☊ possibility ☊
Expansion was made possible by the investment of government money. ☊ possible ☊
'Do you think he'll resign?' 'Anything's possible where he's concerned.' ☊ possible ☊
'I'm sure he didn't mean to be rude.' 'Quite possibly (= you may be right), but the damage has been done.' ☊ possibly ☊
They tried everything they possibly could to improve the situation. ☊ possibly ☊
He has held the post for three years. ☊ post ☊
Payment should be sent by return of post (= immediately). ☊ post ☊
First we need to identify actual and potential problems. ☊ potential ☊
I've spent £25 on food today. ☊ pound ☊
pour (down): The rain continued to pour down. ☊ pour ☊
Letters of complaint continue to pour in. ☊ pour ☊
lumps of chalk crushed to (a) fine white powder ☊ powder ☊
economic power ☊ power ☊
air/sea power (= military strength in the air/ at sea) ☊ power ☊
purchasing power ☊ power ☊
Their efforts to exercise collective bargaining power against multinational companies have failed. ☊ power ☊
the power of the media ☊ power ☊
parent power ☊ power ☊
an allied/enemy power ☊ power ☊
power (to do sth): The Secretary of State has the power to approve the proposals. ☊ power ☊
power (of sth): The president has the power of veto over all new legislation. ☊ power ☊
Police in riot gear used their powers under the Public Order Act to move on 300 protesters. ☊ power ☊
He had to use all his powers of persuasion. ☊ power ☊
power (over sb/sth): The aim is to give people more power over their own lives. ☊ power ☊
power (to do sth): He has the power to make things very unpleasant for us. ☊ power ☊
to have sb in your power (= to be able to do what you like with sb) ☊ power ☊
The present regime has been in power for two years. ☊ power ☊
a power struggle between rival factions within the party ☊ power ☊
an immensely powerful organization ☊ powerful ☊
one of the most powerful directors in Hollywood ☊ powerful ☊
Fear is a powerful emotion. ☊ powerful ☊
Bob's very practical. He does all the odd jobs around the house. ☊ practical ☊
Let's be practical and work out the cost first. ☊ practical ☊
a practical little car, ideal for the city ☊ practical ☊
Cool, loose-fitting clothes are practical in a hot climate. ☊ practical ☊
It wouldn't be practical for us to go all that way just for the weekend. ☊ practical ☊
It was difficult to find a practical solution to the problem. ☊ practical ☊
to have gained practical experience of the work ☊ practical ☊
practical advice/help/support ☊ practical ☊
practical problems ☊ practical ☊
There are some obvious practical applications of the research. ☊ practical ☊
In practical terms, it means spending less. ☊ practical ☊
From a practical point of view, it isn't a good place to live. ☊ practical ☊
The theatre was practically empty. ☊ practically ☊
I meet famous people practically every day. ☊ practically ☊
My essay is practically finished now. ☊ practically ☊
With that crack in it, the vase is worth practically nothing. ☊ practically ☊
There's practically no difference between the two options. ☊ practically ☊
Practically speaking, we can't afford it. ☊ practically ☊
It sounds like a good idea, but I don't think it will work practically. ☊ practically ☊
It takes a lot of practice to play the violin well. ☊ practice ☊
She does an hour's piano practice every day. ☊ practice ☊
common/current/standard practice ☊ practice ☊
guidelines for good practice ☊ practice ☊
religious practices ☊ practice ☊
child care policy and practice ☊ practice ☊
the theory and practice of teaching ☊ practice ☊
She's determined to put her new ideas into practice. ☊ practice ☊
Prisoners have legal rights, but in practice these rights are not always respected. ☊ in practice ☊
practise for sth: She's practising for her piano exam. ☊ practise ☊
practise sth: I've been practising my serve for weeks. ☊ practise ☊
practise (sth) on sb/sth: He usually wants to practise his English on me. ☊ practise ☊
practise doing sth: Practise reversing the car into the garage. ☊ practise ☊
to practise self-restraint/safe sex ☊ practise ☊
Do you still practise your religion? ☊ practise ☊
practise as sth: She practised as a barrister for many years. ☊ practise ☊
practise sth: He was banned from practising medicine. ☊ practise ☊
He arrived at that very moment, as if in answer to her prayer. ☊ prayer ☊
We believe in the power of prayer. ☊ prayer ☊
She's rather prim and precise. ☊ precise ☊
The meeting starts at 2 o'clock precisely. ☊ precisely ☊
it is predicted that...: It was predicted that inflation would continue to fall. ☊ predict ☊
food preparation ☊ preparation ☊
A few brief comments are sufficient for present purposes. ☊ present ☊
Levels of pollution present in the atmosphere are increasing. ☊ present ☊
He presents a convincing case. ☊ present ☊
Members will be admitted on presentation of a membership card. ☊ presentation ☊
Efforts to preserve the peace have failed. ☊ preserve ☊
Is he really 60? He's remarkably well preserved. ☊ preserve ☊
press against sth: His body was pressing against hers. ☊ press ☊
She was unable to attend because of the pressure of work. ☊ pressure ☊
You need to be able to handle pressure in this job. ☊ pressure ☊
How can anyone enjoy the pressures of city life? ☊ pressure ☊
pressure (for sth): The pressure for change continued to mount. ☊ pressure ☊
pressure (on sb) (to do sth): There is a great deal of pressure on young people to conform. ☊ pressure ☊
The government eventually bowed to popular pressure (= they agreed to do what people were trying to get them to do). ☊ pressure ☊
Teenagers may find it difficult to resist peer pressure. ☊ pressure ☊
A band of high/low pressure is moving across the country. ☊ pressure ☊
The nurse applied pressure to his arm to stop the bleeding. ☊ pressure ☊
The barriers gave way under the pressure of the crowd. ☊ pressure ☊
The director is under increasing pressure to resign. ☊ under pressure ☊
The pound came under pressure from foreign currencies today, increasing the chances of a rise in interest rates. ☊ under pressure ☊
The team performs well under pressure. ☊ under pressure ☊
I'm tired of having to pretend all the time. ☊ pretend ☊
Of course I was wrong; it would be hypocritical to pretend otherwise. ☊ pretend ☊
You look so pretty in that dress! ☊ pretty ☊
I couldn't believe it when I heard the news. I'd only seen him the previous day. ☊ previous ☊
The book contains a number of photographs not previously published. ☊ previously ☊
He managed to get a good price for the car. ☊ price ☊
Can you give me a price for the work (= tell me how much you will charge)? ☊ price ☊
I'm only buying it if it's the right price (= a price that I think is reasonable). ☊ price ☊
price (for sth/for doing sth): Loneliness is a high price to pay for independence in your old age. ☊ price ☊
Giving up his job was a small price to pay for his children's happiness. ☊ price ☊
Losing his job was a real blow to his pride. ☊ pride ☊
It's time to swallow your pride (= hide your feelings of pride) and ask for your job back. ☊ pride ☊
a parish priest ☊ priest ☊
the ordination of women priests ☊ priest ☊
The primary aim of this course is to improve your spoken English. ☊ primary ☊
Good health care is of primary importance. ☊ primary ☊
He has high moral principles. ☊ principle ☊
the principles and practice of writing reports ☊ principle ☊
the principle that free education should be available for all children ☊ principle ☊
The photo was printed in all the national newspapers. ☊ print ☊
Do you want your address printed at the top of the letter? ☊ print ☊
Although not essential, some prior knowledge of statistics is desirable. ☊ prior ☊
Education is a top priority. ☊ priority ☊
The number of prisoners serving life sentences has fallen. ☊ prisoner ☊
her private thoughts and feelings ☊ private ☊
Senior defence officials held private talks. ☊ private ☊
In public he supported the official policy, but privately he was sure it would fail. ☊ privately ☊
Their children were educated privately. ☊ privately ☊
She smiled, but privately she was furious. ☊ privately ☊
health/family, etc. problems ☊ problem ☊
financial/practical/technical problems ☊ problem ☊
to fix a problem ☊ problem ☊
Unemployment is a very real problem for graduates now. ☊ problem ☊
maintenance procedures ☊ procedure ☊
emergency/safety/disciplinary procedures ☊ procedure ☊
to follow normal/standard/accepted procedure ☊ procedure ☊
Making a complaint is quite a simple procedure. ☊ procedure ☊
The procedure for logging on to the network usually involves a password. ☊ procedure ☊
to begin the difficult process of reforming the education system ☊ process ☊
Find which food you are allergic to by a process of elimination. ☊ process ☊
Most of the food we buy is processed in some way. ☊ process ☊
The region produces over 50% of the country's wheat. ☊ produce ☊
land available for food production ☊ production ☊
professional standards/practice ☊ professional ☊
After he won the amateur championship he turned professional. ☊ professional ☊
This was clearly a job for a real professional. ☊ professional ☊
The sale generated record profits. ☊ profit ☊
a news programme ☊ programme ☊
The projected housing development will go ahead next year. ☊ project ☊
They arrived at 7.30 as they had promised. ☊ promise ☊
promise yourself sth: I've promised myself some fun when the exams are over. ☊ promise ☊
to make/keep/break a promise ☊ promise ☊
policies to promote economic growth ☊ promote ☊
a campaign to promote awareness of environmental issues ☊ promote ☊
promote sth as sth: The area is being promoted as a tourist destination. ☊ promote ☊
The new job is a promotion for him. ☊ promotion ☊
We are doing a special promotion of Chilean wines. ☊ promotion ☊
prompt sth: The discovery of the bomb prompted an increase in security. ☊ prompt ☊
They arrived promptly at two o'clock. ☊ promptly ☊
positive/conclusive proof ☊ proof ☊
Please follow the proper procedures for dealing with complaints. ☊ proper ☊
Eat some proper food, not just toast and jam! ☊ proper ☊
Make sure the letter is properly addressed. ☊ properly ☊
There are a lot of empty properties in the area. ☊ property ☊
A higher proportion of Americans go on to higher education than is the case in Britain. ☊ proportion ☊
prospect (of sth/of doing sth): There is no immediate prospect of peace. ☊ prospect ☊
prospect of sth: What are the prospects of promotion in this job? ☊ prospect ☊
Our aim is to protect the jobs of our members. ☊ protect ☊
protest (about/against/at sth): Students took to the streets to protest against the decision. ☊ protest ☊
He constantly feels he has to prove himself to others. ☊ prove ☊
The painting will be put on public display next week. ☊ public ☊
a public education system ☊ public ☊
The campaign is designed to increase public awareness of the issues. ☊ public ☊
Levels of waste from the factory may be a danger to public health. ☊ public ☊
The government had to bow to public pressure. ☊ public ☊
The newspaper continues to defend its publication of the photographs. ☊ publication ☊
The trial took place amid a blaze of (= a lot of) publicity. ☊ publicity ☊
University teachers are under pressure to publish. ☊ publish ☊
In this area oxen are used to pull carts. ☊ pull ☊
They are pulling their troops out of the war zone. ☊ pull sb/sth out (of sth) ☊
the earth's gravitational pull ☊ pull ☊
The painting is by a pupil of Rembrandt. ☊ pupil ☊
to make a purchase (= buy sth) ☊ purchase ☊
Victory was purchased (= achieved) at too great a price. ☊ purchase ☊
The charity is run on a purely voluntary basis. ☊ purely ☊
His face was purple with rage. ☊ purple ☊
Our campaign's main purpose is to raise money. ☊ purpose ☊
The purpose of the book is to provide a complete guide to the university. ☊ purpose ☊
A meeting was called for the purpose of appointing a new treasurer. ☊ purpose ☊
The experiments serve no useful purpose (= are not useful). ☊ 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 ☊
He did it on purpose, knowing it would annoy her. ☊ on purpose ☊
to pursue a goal/an aim/an objective ☊ pursue ☊
The music teacher really pushes her pupils. ☊ push ☊
Lucy should push herself a little harder. ☊ push ☊
push sb (into sth/into doing sth): My teacher pushed me into entering the competition. ☊ push ☊
push at sth: She pushed at the door but it wouldn't budge. ☊ push ☊
He wants to open his own business, but needs a push in the right direction to get him started. ☊ push ☊
I was, to put it mildly, annoyed (= I was extremely angry). ☊ put ☊
The meat was—how shall I put it?—a little overdone. ☊ put ☊
Can you help me put this letter into good English, please? ☊ put ☊
They put pressure on her to resign. ☊ put ☊
It's time you put a stop to this childish behaviour. ☊ put ☊
It was time to put their suggestion into practice. ☊ put ☊
Friday at 11? I'll put it in my diary. ☊ put ☊
We've put the wedding forward by one week. ☊ put sth forward ☊
She put the phone down on me (= ended the call before I had finished speaking). ☊ put sth down ☊
academic/educational/professional/vocational qualifications ☊ qualification ☊
He left school with no formal qualifications. ☊ qualification ☊
qualify (for sth): If you live in the area, you qualify for a parking permit. ☊ qualify ☊
We aim to provide quality at reasonable prices. ☊ quality ☊
personal qualities such as honesty and generosity ☊ quality ☊
enormous/vast/huge quantities of food ☊ quantity ☊
It's just a question of deciding what you really want. ☊ just/merely/only a question of (sth/doing sth) ☊
Over half of those questioned said they rarely took any exercise. ☊ question ☊
These cakes are very quick and easy to make. ☊ quick ☊
The doctor said she'd make a quick recovery. ☊ quick ☊
She was quick (= too quick) to point out the mistakes I'd made. ☊ quick ☊
I've decided to resign but I'd rather you kept quiet about it. ☊ keep quiet about sth, keep sth quiet ☊
quit sth: He quit the show last year because of bad health. ☊ quit ☊
Don't quote me on this (= this is not an official statement), but I think he is going to resign. ☊ quote ☊
the Caucasian/Mongolian, etc. race ☊ race ☊
This custom is found in people of all races throughout the world. ☊ race ☊
race (for sth): the race for the presidency ☊ race ☊
a picture/curtain/towel rail ☊ rail ☊
We need to raise public awareness of the issue. ☊ raise ☊
I've never heard him even raise his voice (= speak louder because he was angry). ☊ 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 ☊
Promotion will mean that I'm immediately above him in rank. ☊ rank ☊
The colonel was stripped of his rank (= was given a lower position, especially as a punishment). ☊ rank ☊
rank sb/sth as sth: Voters regularly rank education as being more important than defence. ☊ rank ☊
This must rank with (= be as good as) the greatest movies ever made. ☊ rank ☊
Health and education rank highly with voters. ☊ rank ☊
The patient made a rapid recovery. ☊ rapid ☊
a rare breed/plant ☊ rare ☊
At the rate you work, you'll never finish! ☊ rate ☊
Local businesses are closing at a/the rate of three a year. ☊ rate ☊
rate sb/sth + adj.: Voters continue to rate education high on their list of priorities. ☊ rate ☊
The instructions were rather complicated. ☊ rather ☊
I didn't fail the exam; in fact I did rather well! ☊ rather ☊
He was conscious that he was talking rather too much. ☊ rather ☊
The walls were not white, but rather a sort of dirty grey. ☊ rather ☊
I think I'll have a cold drink rather than coffee. ☊ rather than ☊
The conflict has now reached a new level of intensity. ☊ reach ☊
Local residents have reacted angrily to the news. ☊ react ☊
People can react badly to certain food additives. ☊ react ☊
What was his reaction to the news? ☊ reaction ☊
My immediate reaction was one of shock. ☊ reaction ☊
The decision provoked an angry reaction from local residents. ☊ reaction ☊
read that...: I read that he had resigned. ☊ read ☊
read sth to sb/yourself: Go on—read it to us. ☊ read ☊
readers' letters ☊ reader ☊
Meter readings are taken every three months. ☊ reading ☊
She has a reading knowledge of German (= she can understand written German). ☊ reading ☊
Volunteers were ready and waiting to pack the food in boxes. ☊ ready ☊
This accident could have produced a real tragedy. ☊ real ☊
Her next play was a real contrast. ☊ real ☊
This is a real privilege. ☊ real ☊
Tell me the real reason. ☊ real ☊
See the real Africa on one of our walking safaris. ☊ real ☊
I couldn't resist the opportunity to meet a real live celebrity. ☊ real ☊
I do my best to hide my real feelings from others. ☊ real ☊
She never had any real friends at school. ☊ real ☊
his first real kiss ☊ real ☊
I had no real interest in politics. ☊ real ☊
He was making a real effort to be nice to her. ☊ real ☊
She has not shown any real regret for what she did. ☊ real ☊
It wasn't a ghost; it was a real person. ☊ real ☊
pictures of animals, both real and mythological ☊ real ☊
In the movies guns kill people instantly, but it's not like that in real life. ☊ real ☊
Politicians seem to be out of touch with the real world. ☊ real ☊
The growth of violent crime is a very real problem. ☊ real ☊
There's no real possibility of them changing their minds. ☊ real ☊
We have a real chance of success. ☊ real ☊
a realistic assessment ☊ realistic ☊
We have to be realistic about our chances of winning. ☊ realistic ☊
It is not realistic to expect people to spend so much money. ☊ realistic ☊
We must set realistic goals. ☊ realistic ☊
a realistic target ☊ realistic ☊
to pay a realistic salary ☊ realistic ☊
a realistic drawing ☊ realistic ☊
We try to make these training courses as realistic as possible. ☊ realistic ☊
realistic graphics ☊ realistic ☊
She refuses to face reality. ☊ reality ☊
You're out of touch with reality. ☊ reality ☊
The reality is that there is not enough money to pay for this project. ☊ reality ☊
They seemed to have the perfect marriage but the reality was very different. ☊ reality ☊
the harsh realities of life ☊ reality ☊
This decision reflects the realities of the political situation. ☊ reality ☊
The paperless office is still far from being a reality. ☊ reality ☊
Will time travel ever become a reality? ☊ reality ☊
Outwardly she seemed confident but in reality she felt extremely nervous. ☊ in reality ☊
In reality, human beings and dinosaurs never lived on earth at the same time. ☊ in reality ☊
realize (sth): I hope you realize the seriousness of this crime. ☊ realize ☊
The situation was more complicated than they had at first realized. ☊ realize ☊
What do you really think about it? ☊ really ☊
Tell me what really happened. ☊ really ☊
They are not really my aunt and uncle. ☊ really ☊
I can't believe I am really going to meet the princess. ☊ really ☊
I want to help, I really do. ☊ really ☊
Now I really must go. ☊ really ☊
I really don't mind. ☊ really ☊
He really likes you. ☊ really ☊
I really and truly am in love this time. ☊ really ☊
I'm really sorry. ☊ really ☊
I don't really agree with that. ☊ really ☊
'Did you enjoy the book?' 'Not really ' (= 'no' or 'not very much'). ☊ really ☊
We've done well, really. ☊ really ☊
Do you really expect me to believe that? ☊ really ☊
I don't really need to go, do I? ☊ really ☊
'We're going to Japan next month.' 'Oh, really?' ☊ really ☊
'She's resigned.' 'Really? Are you sure?' ☊ really ☊
She resigned for personal reasons. ☊ reason ☊
the conflict between faith and reason ☊ reason ☊
You must take all reasonable steps to ensure that the information that you provide is correct. ☊ reasonable ☊
It seems a perfectly reasonable request to make. ☊ reasonable ☊
We sell good quality food at reasonable prices. ☊ reasonable ☊
a reasonable standard of living ☊ reasonable ☊
He couldn't reasonably be expected to pay back the loan all at once. ☊ reasonably ☊
receive sth: Emergency cases will receive professional attention immediately. ☊ receive ☊
We received a letter from him recently. ☊ recently ☊
I haven't seen them recently (= it is some time since I saw them). ☊ recently ☊
We arranged to meet in reception at 6.30. ☊ reception ☊
A champagne reception was held at the Swallow Hotel. ☊ reception ☊
They hosted a reception for 75 guests. ☊ reception ☊
Delegates gave him a warm reception as he called for more spending on education. ☊ reception ☊
to seek international/official/formal recognition as a sovereign state ☊ recognition ☊
recognize sth: They recognized the need to take the problem seriously. ☊ recognize ☊
a recommended price of $50 ☊ recommend ☊
The airline has a good safety record. ☊ record ☊
She holds the world record for the 100 metres. ☊ record ☊
to break the record (= to achieve a better result than there has ever been before) ☊ record ☊
to set a new record ☊ record ☊
There was a record number of candidates for the post. ☊ record ☊
I got to work in record time. ☊ record ☊
record profits ☊ record ☊
Unemployment has reached a record high (= the highest level ever). ☊ record ☊
recover sth: It took her a few minutes to recover consciousness. ☊ recover ☊
to recover your sight ☊ recover ☊
recover yourself: She seemed upset but quickly recovered herself. ☊ recover ☊
recover sth: The police eventually recovered the stolen paintings. ☊ recover ☊
recover sth from sb/sth: Six bodies were recovered from the wreckage. ☊ recover ☊
He is unlikely to ever recover his legal costs. ☊ recover ☊
It can take many years to recover from the death of a loved one. ☊ recover ☊
The economy is at last beginning to recover. ☊ recover ☊
He's still recovering from his operation. ☊ recover ☊
I've marked the corrections in red (= in red ink). ☊ red ☊
The star refers to items which are intended for the advanced learner. ☊ refer to sb/sth ☊
the President's passing reference to (= brief mention of) the end of the war ☊ reference ☊
The windows reflected the bright afternoon sunlight. ☊ reflect ☊
the reform of the educational system ☊ reform ☊
reforms in education ☊ reform ☊
This dessert can be served straight from the refrigerator. ☊ refrigerator ☊
refuse sb sth: They refused him a visa. ☊ refuse ☊
regard sb/sth/yourself as sth: Capital punishment was regarded as inhuman and immoral. ☊ regard ☊
Social services should pay proper regard to the needs of inner-city areas. ☊ regard ☊
the Arctic/tropical/desert, etc. regions ☊ region ☊
one of the most densely populated regions of North America ☊ region ☊
regional variations in pronunciation ☊ regional ☊
the conflict between regional and national interests ☊ regional ☊
regional councils/elections/newspapers ☊ regional ☊
register sb + adj.: register (sb) as sth: She is officially registered (as) disabled. ☊ register ☊
She regretted the words the moment they were out of her mouth. ☊ regret ☊
regret that...: I regret that I never got to meet him in person. ☊ regret ☊
It is with great regret that I accept your resignation. ☊ regret ☊
It's important to follow the regular procedure. ☊ regular ☊
Domestic violence is a regular occurrence in some families. ☊ regular ☊
Much of the crime in this area is related to drug abuse. ☊ related ☊
to have sexual relations (= to have sex) ☊ relation ☊
Little of what he said has any relation to fact. ☊ relation ☊
relationship (between A and B): the relationship between mental and physical health ☊ relationship ☊
Relatively speaking, these jobs provide good salaries. ☊ relatively speaking ☊
The dictator refuses to relax his grip on power. ☊ relax ☊
She burst into tears, releasing all her pent-up emotions. ☊ release ☊
to monitor radiation releases ☊ release ☊
relevant to sth/sb: These comments are not directly relevant to this inquiry. ☊ relevant ☊
How relevant is religious education to most children? ☊ relevant ☊
a relief agency/organization/worker ☊ relief ☊
News of their safety came as a great relief. ☊ relief ☊
The law states that everyone has the right to practise their own religion. ☊ religion ☊
religious beliefs/faith ☊ religious ☊
religious education (= education about religion) ☊ religious ☊
rely to do sth: These days we rely heavily on computers to organize our work. ☊ rely on/upon sb/sth ☊
He will remain (as) manager of the club until the end of his contract. ☊ remain ☊
Only about half of the original workforce remains. ☊ remain ☊
Questions remain about the president's honesty. ☊ remain ☊
I feel sorry for her, but the fact remains (that) she lied to us. ☊ remain ☊
to make a remark ☊ remark ☊
He made a number of rude remarks about the food. ☊ remark ☊
She was a truly remarkable woman. ☊ remarkable ☊
remarkable for sth: The area is remarkable for its scenery. ☊ remarkable ☊
one of the remotest areas of the world ☊ remote ☊
events leading to the removal of the president from office ☊ removal ☊
Three children were removed from the school for persistent bad behaviour. ☊ remove ☊
Remove the pan from the heat and continue to stir the sauce. ☊ remove ☊
remove sth from sb/sth: The news removed any doubts about the company's future. ☊ remove ☊
The elections removed the government from power. ☊ remove ☊
We rented a car for the week and explored the area. ☊ rent ☊
The opposition have been repeating their calls for the president's resignation. ☊ repeat ☊
The marriage failed despite repeated attempts to save it. ☊ repeated ☊
The victim had been stabbed repeatedly in the chest. ☊ repeatedly ☊
You should report for duty at 9.30 a.m. ☊ report ☊
report that...: The TV news reported that several people had been arrested. ☊ report ☊
The company is expected to report record profits this year. ☊ report ☊
report sb/sth + adj.: The doctor reported the patient fully recovered. ☊ report ☊
He got rid of anyone who represented a challenge to his authority. ☊ represent ☊
The opening speech was by Bob Alan representing Amnesty International. ☊ represent ☊
Is a questionnaire answered by 500 people truly representative of the population as a whole? ☊ representative ☊
The painting is not representative of his work of the period. ☊ representative ☊
Unfortunately, he was never able to reproduce this level of performance in a competition. ☊ reproduce ☊
rescue sb/sth: They were eventually rescued by helicopter. ☊ rescue ☊
a rescue attempt/operation ☊ rescue ☊
rescue workers/boats/helicopters ☊ rescue ☊
I've done some research to find out the cheapest way of travelling there. ☊ research ☊
research how, what, etc...: We have to research how the product will actually be used. ☊ research ☊
I have serious reservations about his ability to do the job. ☊ reservation ☊
He discovered unexpected reserves of strength. ☊ reserve ☊
They are determined to resist pressure to change the law. ☊ resist ☊
She steadfastly resisted all attempts to help her. ☊ resist ☊
The defenders put up a strong resistance. ☊ resistance ☊
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 ☊
We must make the most efficient use of the available financial resources. ☊ resource ☊
We agreed to pool our resources (= so that everyone gives sth). ☊ resource ☊
the allocation of limited resources ☊ resource ☊
A two-minute silence was held as a mark of respect. ☊ respect ☊
He has no respect for her feelings. ☊ respect ☊
How did they respond to the news? ☊ respond ☊
You can rely on him to respond to a challenge. ☊ respond ☊
The news provoked an angry response. ☊ response ☊
a positive response ☊ response ☊
We sent out over 1 000 letters but the response rate has been low (= few people replied). ☊ response ☊
responsibility (to do sth): I think we have a moral responsibility to help these countries. ☊ responsibility ☊
Everything will be done to bring those responsible to justice. ☊ responsible ☊
responsible (for sb/sth): Even where parents no longer live together, they each continue to be responsible for their children. ☊ responsible ☊
a self-service restaurant ☊ restaurant ☊
The measures are intended to restore public confidence in the economy. ☊ restore ☊
Order was quickly restored after the riots. ☊ restore ☊
Such kindness restores your faith in human nature (= makes you believe most people are kind). ☊ restore ☊
The operation restored his sight (= made him able to see again). ☊ restore ☊
He is now fully restored to health. ☊ restore ☊
We hope to restore the garden to its former glory (= make it as beautiful as it used to be). ☊ restore ☊
Her job is restoring old paintings. ☊ restore ☊
The house has been lovingly restored to the way it looked in 1900 when it was built. ☊ restore ☊
a restricted range of foods ☊ restricted ☊
a restricted area (= controlled by laws about speed or parking) ☊ restricted ☊
The failure of the company was a direct result of bad management. ☊ result ☊
She retained her tennis title for the third year. ☊ retain ☊
retire (from sth): She was forced to retire early from teaching because of ill health. ☊ retire ☊
We all wish you a long and happy retirement. ☊ retirement ☊
She looked up briefly then returned to her sewing. ☊ return ☊
return (to...) (from...): She's returning to Australia tomorrow after six months in Europe. ☊ return ☊
to reverse a procedure/process/trend ☊ reverse ☊
The Court of Appeal reversed the decision. ☊ reverse ☊
Although I expected to enjoy living in the country, in fact the reverse is true. ☊ reverse ☊
It wasn't easy to persuade her to come—quite the reverse. ☊ reverse ☊
the government's review of its education policy ☊ review ☊
He made some minor revisions to the report before printing it out. ☊ revision ☊
Their educational policies are due for revision. ☊ revision ☊
a country on the brink of revolution ☊ revolution ☊
Winning the match was just reward for the effort the team had made. ☊ reward ☊
reward sb for sth: She was rewarded for her efforts with a cash bonus. ☊ reward ☊
The area is rich in wildlife. ☊ rich ☊
the region's rich history and culture ☊ rich ☊
to be filthy/stinking (= extremely) rich ☊ rich ☊
That sausage doesn't smell right. ☊ right ☊
He's not in the office right now. ☊ right now ☊
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 ☊
They had fought hard for equal rights. ☊ right ☊
Rightly or wrongly, many older people are afraid of violence in the streets. ☊ rightly ☊
If I remember rightly, there's a train at six o'clock. ☊ rightly ☊
She watched the gentle rise and fall of his chest as he slept. ☊ rise ☊
Insulin is used to control the rise of glucose levels in the blood. ☊ rise ☊
He felt anger rising inside him. ☊ rise ☊
Her spirits rose (= she felt happier) at the news. ☊ rise ☊
Air pollution has risen above an acceptable level. ☊ rise ☊
Patients should be made aware of the risks involved with this treatment. ☊ risk ☊
risk (to sb/sth): The chemicals pose little risk (= are not dangerous) to human health. ☊ risk ☊
a major health/fire risk ☊ risk ☊
That's a risk I'm not prepared to take. ☊ take a risk, take risks ☊
She was risking her own and her children's health. ☊ risk ☊
He's had a really rough time recently (= he's had a lot of problems). ☊ rough ☊
They all left at roughly the same time. ☊ roughly ☊
roughly plastered walls ☊ roughly ☊
Make exercise a part of your daily routine. ☊ routine ☊
rude (to sb) (about sb/sth): The man was downright rude to us. ☊ rude ☊
How rude of me not to offer you something to drink! ☊ rude ☊
The war brought the country to the brink of ruin. ☊ ruin ☊
The 1972 act imposed direct rule from Westminster. ☊ rule ☊
rule sth: At that time John ruled England. ☊ rule ☊
it is rumoured that...: It's widely rumoured that she's getting promoted. ☊ rumour ☊
Stop trying to run my life (= organize it) for me. ☊ run ☊
The shareholders want more say in how the company is run. ☊ run ☊
He ran away from home at the age of thirteen. ☊ run away (from sb/...) ☊
Looking at all the accusing faces, she felt a sudden urge to run away. ☊ run away (from sb/...) ☊
+ adv./prep.: Don't rush off, I haven't finished. ☊ rush ☊
a rush job (= one that has been done quickly) ☊ rush ☊
It's a sad fact that many of those killed were children. ☊ sad ☊
sad (that...): It is sad that so many of his paintings have been lost. ☊ sad ☊
The show was well performed, but so safe and predictable. ☊ 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 ☊
The airline has an excellent safety record. ☊ safety ☊
a side salad (= a small bowl of salad served with the main course of a meal) ☊ salad ☊
a salad bowl (= a large bowl for serving salad in) ☊ salad ☊
an annual salary of $40 000 ☊ salary ☊
She's on a salary of £24 000. ☊ salary ☊
He gets a basic salary plus commission. ☊ salary ☊
I haven't made a sale all week. ☊ sale ☊
a sales drive/campaign (= a special effort to sell more) ☊ sale ☊
I resigned last Friday and left that same day. ☊ same ☊
The food wasn't enough to satisfy his hunger. ☊ satisfy ☊
The education system must satisfy the needs of all children. ☊ satisfy ☊
It's satisfying to play a game really well. ☊ satisfying ☊
tomato/cranberry/chilli, etc. sauce ☊ sauce ☊
save sb sth: Thanks for sending that letter for me—it saved me a trip. ☊ save ☊
save sth (for sth/sb): He's saving his strength for the last part of the race. ☊ save ☊
Save some food for me. ☊ save ☊
save sb sth: Save me some food. ☊ save ☊
We've been saving up to go to Australia. ☊ save ☊
That says it all really, doesn't it? (= it shows clearly what is true) ☊ say ☊
say (that)...: I can't say I blame her for resigning (= I think she was right). ☊ say ☊
'When will it be finished?' 'I couldn't say (= I don't know).' ☊ say ☊
He knew that if he wasn't back by midnight, his parents would have something to say about it (= be angry). ☊ say ☊
The salary scale goes from £12 000 to £20 000. ☊ scale ☊
a scale of charges ☊ scale ☊
At the other end of the scale, life is a constant struggle to get enough to eat. ☊ scale ☊
They entertain on a large scale (= they hold expensive parties with a lot of guests). ☊ scale ☊
It was not until morning that the sheer scale of the damage could be seen (= how great it was). ☊ scale ☊
a bomb/health scare ☊ scare ☊
recent scares about pesticides in food ☊ scare ☊
scare tactics (= ways of persuading people to do sth by frightening them) ☊ scare ☊
Firefighters were on the scene immediately. ☊ scene ☊
We are trying desperately to keep to our schedule. ☊ schedule ☊
schedule sb/sth to do sth: I'm scheduled to arrive in LA at 5 o'clock. ☊ schedule ☊
an elaborate scheme to avoid taxes ☊ scheme ☊
scientific knowledge ☊ scientific ☊
score sth: to score a goal/try/touchdown/victory ☊ score ☊
the cold seas of the Arctic ☊ sea ☊
Troops sealed off the site following a bomb alert. ☊ seal sth off ☊
The letter bore the president's seal. ☊ seal ☊
She went into the kitchen in search of (= looking for) a drink. ☊ search ☊
The search for a cure goes on. ☊ search ☊
to do a search on the Internet ☊ search ☊
Police searched for clues in the area. ☊ search ☊
I found these photos while searching among some old papers. ☊ search ☊
search sth for sth/sb: Police searched the area for clues. ☊ search ☊
The majority of seats on the board will be held by business representatives. ☊ seat ☊
Italy scored a second goal just after half-time. ☊ second ☊
secondary to sth: Raising animals was only secondary to other forms of farming. ☊ secondary ☊
official/State secrets ☊ secret ☊
The meeting was held in secret. ☊ in secret ☊
each sector of the war zone ☊ sector ☊
She finished the match, secure in the knowledge that she was through to the next round. ☊ secure ☊
She'd allowed herself to be lulled into a false sense of security (= a feeling that she was safe when in fact she was in danger). ☊ security ☊
the security forces/services (= the police, army, etc.) ☊ security ☊
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 ☊
People aren't always what they seem to be. ☊ seem ☊
The final team selection will be made tomorrow. ☊ selection ☊
You'll soon be feeling your old self again (= feeling well or happy again). ☊ self ☊
He's not his usual happy self this morning. ☊ self ☊
Only with a few people could she be her real self (= show what she was really like rather than what she pretended to be). ☊ self ☊
You really have to sell yourself at a job interview. ☊ sell ☊
sell for/at sth: The pens sell for just 50p each. ☊ sell ☊
We offered them a good price but they wouldn't sell. ☊ sell ☊
education in its broadest sense ☊ sense ☊
He was a true friend, in every sense of the word (= in every possible way). ☊ sense ☊
Alex doesn't have any dress sense (= does not know which clothes look attractive). ☊ sense ☊
You should have the sense to take advice when it is offered. ☊ sense ☊
a strong sense of purpose/identity/duty, etc. ☊ sense ☊
sensitive to sth: My teeth are very sensitive to cold food. ☊ sensitive ☊
Health care is a politically sensitive issue. ☊ sensitive ☊
That's a sensitive area. ☊ sensitive ☊
sensitive to sth: She is very sensitive to other people's feelings. ☊ sensitive ☊
The prisoner has served (= completed) his sentence and will be released tomorrow. ☊ sentence ☊
Stir the sauce constantly so that it does not separate. ☊ separate ☊
separate sth from/and sth: It is impossible to separate belief from emotion. ☊ separate ☊
separate sb/sth from/and sb: A high wall separated our back yard from the playing field. ☊ separate ☊
Don't laugh, it's a serious suggestion. ☊ serious ☊
serious (about doing sth): Is she serious about wanting to sell the house? ☊ serious ☊
serious (about sb/sth): He's really serious about Penny and wants to get engaged. ☊ serious ☊
You can't be serious! (= you must be joking) ☊ serious ☊
You think I did it?Be serious! (= what you suggest is ridiculous) ☊ serious ☊
Be serious for a moment; this is important. ☊ serious ☊
I'm afraid I'm not a very serious person. ☊ serious ☊
We need to get down to the serious business of working out costs. ☊ serious ☊
It's time to give serious consideration to this matter. ☊ serious ☊
You're not seriously expecting me to believe that? ☊ seriously ☊
Smoking can seriously damage your health. ☊ seriously ☊
Seriously though, it could be really dangerous. ☊ seriously ☊
Why can't you ever take anything seriously? ☊ take sb/sth seriously ☊
Headaches in young children should always be taken seriously. ☊ take sb/sth seriously ☊
You can't take anything she says very seriously. ☊ take sb/sth seriously ☊
serve (as sth): He served as a captain in the army. ☊ serve ☊
serve in/on/with sth: She served in the medical corps. ☊ serve ☊
serve under/with sb: He served under Edward Heath in the 1970s. ☊ serve ☊
serve sth: I wanted to work somewhere where I could serve the community. ☊ serve ☊
serve sb (as sth): He served the family faithfully for many years (= as a servant). ☊ serve ☊
serve sb/sth: The centre will serve the whole community. ☊ serve ☊
serve sb/sth with sth: The town is well served with buses and major road links. ☊ serve ☊
These experiments serve no useful purpose. ☊ serve ☊
Most of their economic policies serve the interests of big business. ☊ serve ☊
How can we best serve the needs of future generations? ☊ serve ☊
Are you being served? ☊ serve ☊
She was serving behind the counter. ☊ serve ☊
serve (sth): Breakfast is served between 7 and 10 a.m. ☊ serve ☊
Pour the sauce over the pasta and serve immediately. ☊ serve ☊
Shall I serve? ☊ serve ☊
serve sth with sth: Serve the lamb with new potatoes and green beans. ☊ serve ☊
serve sth to sb: They served a wonderful meal to more than fifty delegates. ☊ serve ☊
serve sb with sth: The delegates were served with a wonderful meal. ☊ serve ☊
serve sb sth: She served us a delicious lunch. ☊ serve ☊
serve sth + adj.: The quiche can be served hot or cold. ☊ serve ☊
Left you, did she? It serves you right for being so selfish. ☊ it serves sb right (for doing sth) ☊
She has just celebrated 25 years' service with the company. ☊ service ☊
The employees have good conditions of service. ☊ service ☊
The government aims to improve public services, especially education. ☊ service ☊
She has a weekly session at the health club on Saturdays. ☊ session ☊
She set a new world record for the high jump. ☊ set ☊
Set the alarm for 7 o'clock. ☊ set ☊
set sb/sth + adv./prep.: Her manner immediately set everyone at their ease. ☊ set ☊
Opening this door will set off the alarm. ☊ set sth off ☊
It's time you settled your differences with your father. ☊ settle ☊
There is pressure on the unions to settle. ☊ settle ☊
It's time I settled down. ☊ settle down ☊
The early goal settled the home side down. ☊ settle down, settle sb down ☊
Several letters arrived this morning. ☊ several ☊
If you're looking for a photo of Alice you'll find several in here. ☊ several ☊
Several of the paintings were destroyed in the fire. ☊ several ☊
a severe winter (= one during which the weather conditions are extremely bad) ☊ severe ☊
areas severely affected by unemployment ☊ severely ☊
It is illegal to have sex with a person under the age of 16. ☊ sex ☊
gay sex ☊ sex ☊
the sex act ☊ sex ☊
a sex attack ☊ sex ☊
sex education in schools ☊ sex ☊
These drugs may affect your sex drive (= your interest in sex and the ability to have it). ☊ sex ☊
sexual behaviour ☊ sexual ☊
They were not having a sexual relationship at the time. ☊ sexual ☊
Her interest in him is purely sexual. ☊ sexual ☊
sexual orientation (= whether you are heterosexual or homosexual ) ☊ sexual ☊
a sexual partner (= a person who you have sex with) ☊ sexual ☊
sexually abused children ☊ sexually ☊
She finds him sexually attractive. ☊ sexually ☊
sexually explicit ☊ sexually ☊
Girls become sexually mature earlier than boys. ☊ sexually ☊
The disease is a threat to anyone who is sexually active. ☊ sexually ☊
We sat down in the shade of the wall. ☊ shade ☊
He didn't want to cast a shadow on (= spoil) their happiness. ☊ shadow ☊
Her voice shook with emotion. ☊ shake ☊
She gave him a shake to wake him. ☊ shake ☊
It seems such a shame to throw perfectly good food away. ☊ shame ☊
The government provides money in the shape of (= consisting of) grants and student loans. ☊ shape ☊
share sth: They shared a common interest in botany. ☊ share ☊
share in sth: I didn't really share in her love of animals. ☊ share ☊
The group listens while one person shares (= tells other people about their experiences, feelings, etc.). ☊ share ☊
I've done my share of worrying for one day! ☊ share ☊
a sharp bend in the road ☊ sharp ☊
The photograph is not very sharp (= there are no clear contrasts between areas of light and shade). ☊ sharp ☊
Human beings need food, clothing and shelter. ☊ shelter ☊
shift (from...) (to/towards/toward...): The balance of power shifted away from workers towards employers. ☊ shift ☊
ship sth: The company continues to ship more computer systems than its rivals. ☊ ship ☊
The news of my promotion came as a shock. ☊ shock ☊
shock sb that...: Neighbours were shocked that such an attack could happen in their area. ☊ shock ☊
shock sb to do sth: I was shocked to hear that he had resigned. ☊ shock ☊
shocking news ☊ shocking ☊
She was exhausted after a day's shooting. ☊ shooting ☊
to shop for food ☊ shop ☊
The man fired several shots from his pistol. ☊ shot ☊
We heard some shots in the distance. ☊ shot ☊
He asked me what time he should come. (= His words were: 'What time shall I come?') ☊ should ☊
She plans to show her paintings early next year. ☊ show ☊
She had objected to a photo showing her in a bikini. ☊ show ☊
show sb + adv./prep.: The attendant showed us to our seats. ☊ show ☊
show sb which, what, etc...: Show me which picture you drew. ☊ show ☊
A local artist is holding a show of her recent work. ☊ show ☊
to host a show ☊ show ☊
a shower curtain ☊ shower ☊
She shut her eyes and fell asleep immediately. ☊ shut ☊
The bank shuts at 4. ☊ shut ☊
We left the hotel only to discover that the whole city shuts at 10.30. ☊ shut ☊
Britain's workers went sick (= did not go to work because they were ill) for a record number of days last year. ☊ sick ☊
He has been moved sideways (= moved to another job at the same level as before, not higher or lower). ☊ sideways ☊
It's a spectacular sight as the flamingos lift into the air. ☊ sight ☊
The end is in sight (= will happen soon). ☊ 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 ☊
sign (of sth/sb): Headaches may be a sign of stress. ☊ sign ☊
The fact that he didn't say 'no' immediately is a good sign. ☊ sign ☊
hand signals (= movements that cyclists and drivers make with their hands to tell other people that they are going to stop, turn, etc.) ☊ signal ☊
Chest pains can be a warning signal of heart problems. ☊ signal ☊
Can you witness my signature on my will, please? ☊ signature ☊
Food prices are significantly lower in the US. ☊ significantly ☊
As the curtain rose, the audience fell silent. ☊ silent ☊
He gave me the silent treatment (= did not speak to me because he was angry). ☊ silent ☊
I got it for a silly price (= very cheap). ☊ silly ☊
The answer is really quite simple. ☊ simple ☊
You can enjoy all the water sports, or simply lie on the beach. ☊ simply ☊
We thought that, since we were in the area, we'd stop by and see them. ☊ since ☊
a sincere attempt to resolve the problem ☊ sincere ☊
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 ☊
All the materials are on site so that work can start immediately. ☊ site ☊
You could get into a situation where you have to decide immediately. ☊ situation ☊
The business over the lawsuit had really knocked her for six. ☊ hit/knock sb for six ☊
an area the size of (= the same size as) Wales ☊ size ☊
We need people with practical skills like carpentry. ☊ skill ☊
We both slept right through (= were not woken up by) the storm. ☊ sleep ☊
I woke up with a slight headache. ☊ slight ☊
She takes offence at the slightest thing (= is very easily offended). ☊ slight ☊
We took a slightly more direct route. ☊ slightly ☊
It was a very old house with sloping walls. ☊ slope ☊
I made only a few small changes to the report. ☊ small ☊
They could not ensure a smooth transfer of political power. ☊ smooth ☊
a paint that gives a smooth, silky finish ☊ smooth ☊
The rescue was carried out smoothly and efficiently. ☊ smoothly ☊
Carnivores are usually socially complex mammals. ☊ socially ☊
soft margarine ☊ soft ☊
design/educational/music-sharing, etc. software ☊ software ☊
His advice was always solid and practical. ☊ solid ☊
The stores are packed solid (= very full and crowded) at this time of year. ☊ solid ☊
She had refused all solid food. ☊ solid ☊
It was so cold that the stream had frozen solid. ☊ solid ☊
Attempts to find a solution have failed. ☊ solution ☊
Attempts are being made to solve the problem of waste disposal. ☊ solve ☊
She thinks she's really somebody in that car. ☊ somebody ☊
It's time for someone new (= a new person) to take over. ☊ someone ☊
There's something in (= some truth or some fact or opinion worth considering in) what he says. ☊ something ☊
It's quite something (= a thing that you should feel happy about) to have a job at all these days. ☊ something ☊
'We should finish by tomorrow.' 'That's something (= a good thing), anyway.' ☊ something ☊
She found herself something of a (= to some degree a) celebrity. ☊ something ☊
All too soon the party was over. ☊ soon ☊
sorry (for sth/doing sth): He says he's really sorry for taking the car without asking. ☊ sorry ☊
sorry to do sth: I was genuinely sorry to be leaving college. ☊ sorry ☊
What sort of time do you call this? (= I'm very angry that you have come so late.) ☊ sort ☊
She sort of pretends that she doesn't really care. ☊ sort of ☊
They're a sort of greenish-blue colour. ☊ a sort of sth ☊
I'm really busy—can you sort it? ☊ sort ☊
Leaving him out of the team may sound the death knell for our chances of winning (= signal the end of our chances). ☊ sound ☊
She didn't sound surprised when I told her the news. ☊ sound ☊
a source of violence ☊ source ☊
crowded together in a confined space ☊ space ☊
Put it in the space between the table and the wall. ☊ space ☊
speak in sth: Would you prefer it if we spoke in German? ☊ speak ☊
I will continue to speak out on matters of public concern. ☊ speak out (against sth) ☊
The money was collected for a specific purpose. ☊ specific ☊
children with specific learning difficulties (= in one area only) ☊ specific ☊
The newspaper, or more specifically, the editor, was taken to court for publishing the photographs. ☊ specifically ☊
I seemed to have lost the power of speech. ☊ speech ☊
Increasing your walking speed will help to exercise your heart. ☊ speed ☊
We aim to increase the speed of delivery (= how quickly goods are sent). ☊ speed ☊
There will be rain at first, with sunny spells later. ☊ spell ☊
spend sth on sth: She spends too much effort on things that don't matter. ☊ spend ☊
the power of the human spirit to overcome difficulties ☊ spirit ☊
We're concerned about your spiritual welfare. ☊ spiritual ☊
English became the official language for business in spite of the fact that the population was largely Chinese. ☊ in spite of sth ☊
The male bird has a red spot on its beak. ☊ spot ☊
The searchers spread out to cover the area faster. ☊ spread out, spread yourself out ☊
the spread of a city into the surrounding areas ☊ spread ☊
She felt as if every drop of emotion had been squeezed from her. ☊ squeeze ☊
The police are building up a picture of the incident stage by stage. ☊ stage ☊
The pay increase will be introduced in stages (= not all at once). ☊ stage ☊
The passports, with the visa stamps, were waiting at the embassy. ☊ stamp ☊
Sam stamped his foot in anger. ☊ stamp ☊
stand sb/sth doing sth: I can't stand people interrupting all the time. ☊ stand ☊
It's time to stand back and look at your career so far. ☊ stand back (from sth) ☊
a man of high moral standards ☊ standard ☊
In the shanty towns there are very poor living standards. ☊ standard ☊
the standard rate of tax (= paid by everyone) ☊ standard ☊
It is standard practice to search visitors as they enter the building. ☊ standard ☊
standard issue uniforms (= given to everyone) ☊ standard ☊
start (up): There are a lot of small businesses starting up in that area. ☊ start ☊
start sb/sth doing sth: The news started me thinking. ☊ start ☊
start sth: I start work at nine. ☊ start ☊
It's time you started on your homework. ☊ start ☊
They wish to limit the power of the State. ☊ state ☊
the states of Victoria and Western Australia ☊ state ☊
state education ☊ state ☊
a formal/ a public/a written/an official statement ☊ statement ☊
a statue of Apollo ☊ statue ☊
We ended up staying for lunch. ☊ 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 ☊
a steady boyfriend/girlfriend (= with whom you have a serious relationship or one that has lasted a long time) ☊ steady ☊
Thieves stole jewellery worth over £10 000. ☊ steal ☊
We are taking steps to prevent pollution. ☊ step ☊
I'm really stiff after that bike ride yesterday. ☊ stiff ☊
She sat down stiffly on a chair by the wall, aware that they were looking at her. ☊ stiffly ☊
Food stocks are running low. ☊ stock ☊
I can't stomach violent films. ☊ stomach ☊
The bus service stops at midnight. ☊ stop ☊
stop what...: Mike immediately stopped what he was doing. ☊ stop ☊
It is time to put a stop to the violence. ☊ stop ☊
Babies do not grow at a steady rate but in stops and starts. ☊ stop ☊
a health food store ☊ store ☊
animals storing up food for the winter ☊ store ☊
fierce/heavy/violent storms ☊ storm ☊
Now for a summary of tonight's main news stories. ☊ story ☊
The rope broke under the strain. ☊ strain ☊
The cable has a 140kg breaking strain (= it will break when it is stretched or pulled by a force greater than this). ☊ strain ☊
Their marriage is under great strain at the moment. ☊ strain ☊
to wake up in a strange bed ☊ strange ☊
strange to sb: At first the place was strange to me. ☊ strange ☊
strategy to do sth: It's all part of an overall strategy to gain promotion. ☊ strategy ☊
a jet stream ☊ stream ☊
a constant stream of enquiries ☊ stream ☊
Most of the letter consisted of a stream of abuse. ☊ stream ☊
It was time to take the political struggle onto the streets (= by protesting in large groups in the streets of a city). ☊ street ☊
Street sport is informal and based on whatever people want to play. ☊ street ☊
the strength of the sun ☊ strength ☊
wind strength ☊ strength ☊
the strength and direction of the tide ☊ strength ☊
The new weapon's strength lies in its accuracy. ☊ strength ☊
the strength of public opinion ☊ strength ☊
This view has recently gathered strength (= become stronger or more widely held). ☊ strength ☊
I was surprised by the strength of her feelings. ☊ strength ☊
Political power depends upon economic strength. ☊ strength ☊
Their superior military strength gives them a huge advantage. ☊ strength ☊
to negotiate from a position of strength ☊ strength ☊
The rally was intended to be a show of strength by the socialists. ☊ strength ☊
During this ordeal he was able to draw strength from his faith. ☊ strength ☊
She has a remarkable inner strength. ☊ strength ☊
You have shown great strength of character. ☊ strength ☊
He pushed against the rock with all his strength. ☊ strength ☊
It may take a few weeks for you to build up your strength again. ☊ strength ☊
He had a physical strength that matched his outward appearance. ☊ strength ☊
strength to do sth: She didn't have the strength to walk any further. ☊ strength ☊
the strength of a rope ☊ strength ☊
a stress fracture of the foot (= one caused by such pressure) ☊ stress ☊
She failed to withstand the stresses and strains of public life. ☊ stress ☊
You stress the first syllable in 'happiness'. ☊ stress ☊
stress sth: He stressed the importance of a good education. ☊ stress ☊
+ speech: 'There is,' Johnson stressed, 'no real alternative.' ☊ stress ☊
stress how, what, etc...: I cannot stress too much how important this is. ☊ stress ☊
Fields and hills stretched out as far as we could see. ☊ stretch ☊
There are strict guidelines on how the work is to be carried out. ☊ strict ☊
it strikes sb that...: It strikes me that nobody is really in favour of the changes. ☊ strike ☊
strike sb/sth: The area was struck by an outbreak of cholera. ☊ strike ☊
an unofficial/a one-day strike ☊ strike ☊
Half the workforce are now (out) on strike. ☊ strike ☊
She spoke with a strong Australian accent. ☊ strong ☊
He was under strong pressure to resign. ☊ strong ☊
He's strong enough to lift a car! ☊ strong ☊
the structure of the building ☊ structure ☊
changes in the social and economic structure of society ☊ structure ☊
the grammatical structures of a language ☊ structure ☊
a salary structure ☊ structure ☊
a stone/brick/wooden structure ☊ structure ☊
Your essay needs (a) structure. ☊ structure ☊
a power/leadership struggle ☊ struggle ☊
It was a real struggle to be ready on time. ☊ struggle ☊
to make/carry out/conduct a study ☊ study ☊
a detailed study of how animals adapt to their environment ☊ study ☊
Physiology is the study of how living things work. ☊ study ☊
to continue your studies ☊ study ☊
Scientists are studying photographs of the planet for signs of life. ☊ study ☊
Fran was studying the menu. ☊ study ☊
study how, what, etc...: The group will study how the region coped with the loss of thousands of jobs. ☊ study ☊
study to do/be sth: Nina is studying to be an architect. ☊ study ☊
a style of architecture ☊ style ☊
The course teaches you the theory but there's no substitute for practical experience. ☊ 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 ☊
economic success ☊ success ☊
successful (at sth/at doing sth): I wasn't very successful at keeping the news secret. ☊ successful ☊
We congratulated them on the successful completion of the project. ☊ successful ☊
suck at/on sth: The baby sucked at its mother's breast. ☊ suck ☊
suck sth: She sucked a mint. ☊ suck ☊
suck sth + adv./prep.: The pump sucks air out through the valve. ☊ suck ☊
suck sth + adj.: Greenfly can literally suck a plant dry. ☊ suck ☊
The party suffered a humiliating defeat in the general election. ☊ suffer ☊
suggest itself (to sb): A solution immediately suggested itself to me (= I immediately thought of a solution). ☊ suggest ☊
There is no suggestion of any impropriety. ☊ suggestion ☊
suited (for sb/sth): He is not really suited for a teaching career. ☊ suited ☊
a news summary ☊ summary ☊
The sun was blazing hot. ☊ sun ☊
We did our best to keep out of the sun. ☊ sun ☊
Supplies of food are almost exhausted. ☊ supply ☊
a transport plane carrying food and medical supplies for refugees ☊ supply ☊
foods supplying our daily vitamin needs ☊ supply ☊
She supported herself through college by working as a waitress in a local bar. ☊ support ☊
support sb/sth in sth: The government supported the unions in their demand for a minimum wage. ☊ support ☊
an organization that supports people with AIDS ☊ support ☊
When my father died, Jim was a real support. ☊ support ☊
Getting a visa isn't as simple as you might suppose. ☊ suppose ☊
Why do you suppose he resigned? ☊ suppose ☊
I suppose you think it's funny, do you? (= showing anger). ☊ suppose ☊
I could take you in the car, I suppose (= but I don't really want to). ☊ suppose ☊
What I'm saying, I suppose, is that she's not really suitable for the job. ☊ suppose ☊
Our staff will do their best to make sure you enjoy your visit. ☊ make sure (of sth/that...) ☊
surprise (at sth): He gasped with surprise at her strength. ☊ surprise ☊
surprise sb how, what, etc...: It's always surprised me how popular he is. ☊ surprise ☊
Not surprisingly on such a hot day, the beach was crowded. ☊ surprisingly ☊
Oxford and the surrounding area ☊ surrounding ☊
to conduct/carry out a survey ☊ survey ☊
an aerial survey (= made by taking photographs from an aircraft) ☊ survey ☊
survive from sth: Some strange customs have survived from earlier times. ☊ survive ☊
As I had suspected all along, he was not a real policeman. ☊ suspect ☊
suspect sb/sth of sth: He resigned after being suspected of theft. ☊ suspect ☊
His resignation seemed only to fuel suspicions. ☊ suspicion ☊
You have a very suspicious mind (= you always think that people are behaving in an illegal or dishonest way). ☊ suspicious ☊
swallow (sth): Always chew food well before swallowing it. ☊ swallow ☊
sweet food ☊ sweet ☊
Swimming is a good form of exercise. ☊ swimming ☊
A list of symbols used on the map is given in the index. ☊ symbol ☊
to be sympathetic to the party's aims ☊ sympathetic ☊
the British educational 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 ☊
The male has beautiful tail feathers. ☊ tail ☊
The official seemed to take hours to examine my passport. ☊ take ☊
It'll take her time to recover from the illness. ☊ take ☊
take sth for sb to do sth: It'll take time (= take a long time) for her to recover from the illness. ☊ take ☊
Don't take offence (= be offended) at what I said. ☊ take ☊
I find his attitude a little hard to take. ☊ take ☊
I wish you'd take me seriously. ☊ take ☊
to take a photograph/picture/snapshot of sb/sth ☊ take ☊
The new sports centre will take the pressure off the old one. ☊ take ☊
Her energy and talent took her to the top of her profession. ☊ take ☊
The army is threatening to take over if civil unrest continues. ☊ take over (from sb), take sth over (from sb) ☊
The new magazine has really taken off. ☊ take off ☊
This situation can't go on. We need to talk. ☊ talk ☊
Ann and Joe aren't talking to each other right now (= they refuse to speak to each other because they have argued). ☊ talk ☊
talk yourself + adj.: We talked ourselves hoarse, catching up on all the news. ☊ talk ☊
to hold talks ☊ talk ☊
We need to have a serious talk about money matters. ☊ talk ☊
He kept tapping his fingers on the table. ☊ tap ☊
business goals and targets ☊ target ☊
attainment targets ☊ target ☊
Set yourself targets that you can reasonably hope to achieve. ☊ target ☊
to meet/achieve a target ☊ target ☊
a target date of April 2012 ☊ target ☊
The university will reach its target of 5 000 students next September. ☊ target ☊
a target area/audience/group (= the particular area, audience, etc. that a product, programme, etc. is aimed at) ☊ target ☊
They bombed military and civilian targets. ☊ target ☊
target for sb/sth: Doors and windows are an easy target for burglars. ☊ target ☊
It's a prime target (= an obvious target) for terrorist attacks. ☊ target ☊
The children became the target for their father's aggressive outbursts. ☊ target ☊
target of sth: He's become the target of a lot of criticism recently. ☊ target ☊
to perform/carry out/complete/undertake a task ☊ task ☊
It was my task to wake everyone up in the morning. ☊ task ☊
I can't really taste anything with this cold. ☊ taste ☊
taste like sth: This drink tastes like sherry. ☊ taste ☊
His declared aim was to tax the rich. ☊ tax ☊
teach (sb) that...: My parents taught me that honesty was always the best policy. ☊ teach ☊
How much teaching do you actually do? ☊ teaching ☊
He tore the letter in two. ☊ tear ☊
She tore up all the letters he had sent her. ☊ tear sth up ☊
I was close to tears as I told them the news. ☊ tear ☊
to shed tears of happiness ☊ tear ☊
a technical education ☊ technical ☊
Skaters score extra points for technical complexity. ☊ technical ☊
The artist combines different techniques in the same painting. ☊ technique ☊
the television news ☊ television ☊
I think he's happy. It's hard to tell. ☊ tell ☊
tell (that)...: I could tell (that) he was angry from his expression. ☊ tell ☊
tell sb how, what, etc...: I can't tell you how happy I am. ☊ tell ☊
tell sth to sb: He told the news to everybody he saw. ☊ tell ☊
tell sb sth: He told everybody he saw the news. ☊ tell ☊
Not brilliant, Robyn, but I'll give you ten out of ten for effort. ☊ ten out of ten (for sth) ☊
Family tensions and conflicts may lead to violence. ☊ 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 ☊
the end of the term ☊ term ☊
What terrible news! ☊ terrible ☊
I had a terrible job (= it was very difficult) to persuade her to come. ☊ terrible ☊
Tests have shown high levels of pollutants in the water. ☊ test ☊
I'll run a diagnostic test to see why the server keeps crashing. ☊ test ☊
We'll need to perform a series of tests. ☊ test ☊
test sb/sth: to test sb's eyesight/hearing ☊ test ☊
a thank-you letter ☊ thank you ☊
I was living with my parents at that time. ☊ that ☊
That's it, carry on! ☊ that's it ☊
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 ☊
The heat was getting to be too much for me. ☊ the ☊
The less said about the whole thing, the happier I'll be. ☊ the more, less, etc..., the more, less, etc... ☊
current ideas about what makes good theatre (= what makes good entertainment when performed) ☊ theatre ☊
Tell them the news. ☊ them ☊
The President stressed a favourite campaign theme—greater emphasis on education. ☊ theme ☊
The stories are all variations on the theme of unhappy marriage. ☊ theme ☊
They seemed to be enjoying themselves. ☊ themselves ☊
There's a room free in Bob's house next week but you can stay with us until then. ☊ then ☊
Just then (= at that moment) there was a knock at the door. ☊ then ☊
I took one look at the car and offered to buy it there and then/then and there (= immediately). ☊ then ☊
Why don't you hire a car? Then you'll be able to visit more of the area. ☊ then ☊
the theory and practice of language teaching ☊ theory ☊
That sounds fine in theory, but have you really thought it through? ☊ in theory ☊
I hope we get there in time. ☊ there ☊
I took one look at the car and offered to buy it there and then/then and there (= immediately). ☊ there ☊
There is still much to discuss. We shall, therefore, return to this item at our next meeting. ☊ therefore ☊
This breed of cattle has a very thick coat. ☊ thick ☊
How thick are the walls? ☊ thick ☊
The walls are at least two feet in thickness. ☊ thickness ☊
a car/jewel, etc. thief ☊ thief ☊
He's just bought one of those exercise things. ☊ thing ☊
I'm sorry my assignment isn't finished. The thing is, I've had a lot of other work this week. ☊ the thing is ☊
think (sth): Just think—we'll be lying on the beach this time tomorrow. ☊ think ☊
I'm sorry, I wasn't thinking (= said when you have upset or offended sb accidentally). ☊ think ☊
He ought to resign, I think. ☊ think ☊
I can't think of her name at the moment. ☊ think of sth/sb ☊
a thorough knowledge of the subject ☊ thorough ☊
The work had not been done very thoroughly. ☊ thoroughly ☊
'Have you ever been to Australia?' 'No. I'd like to, though.' ☊ though ☊
She is prepared to carry out her threat to resign. ☊ threat ☊
crimes involving violence or the threat of violence ☊ threat ☊
There is a real threat of war. ☊ threat ☊
He was threatened with dismissal if he continued to turn up late for work. ☊ threaten ☊
Don't tell me how it ends—I haven't read it all the way through yet. ☊ through ☊
The universities have expanded, thus allowing many more people the chance of higher education. ☊ thus ☊
We do not own the building. Thus, it would be impossible for us to make any major changes to it. ☊ thus ☊
Tickets are available from the Arts Centre at £5.00. ☊ ticket ☊
a tightly packed crowd of tourists ☊ tightly ☊
Every time I hear that song I feel happy. ☊ time ☊
Mike and I shared some really good times. ☊ time ☊
the violent times we live in (= the present period of history) ☊ time ☊
Perceptions change over time (= as time passes). ☊ time ☊
They say that time heals all wounds. ☊ time ☊
time (that)...: It's time the kids were in bed. ☊ time ☊
By the time you get there the meeting will be over. ☊ time ☊
The train arrived right on time (= at exactly the correct time). ☊ time ☊
She was laughing and crying at the same time. ☊ at the same time ☊
The letter was in my pocket all the time (= while I was looking for it). ☊ all the time, the whole time ☊
Our representatives are ready to help you at all times. ☊ at all times ☊
He can be really bad-tempered at times. ☊ at times ☊
The ambulance got there just in time (= to save sb's life). ☊ in time (for sth/to do sth) ☊
Only a tiny minority hold such extreme views. ☊ tiny ☊
the title track from their latest CD (= the song with the same title as the disc) ☊ title ☊
Give your name and title (= Mr, Miss, Ms, Dr, etc.). ☊ title ☊
The official title of the job is 'Administrative Assistant'. ☊ title ☊
The letter reduced her to tears (= made her cry). ☊ to ☊
His music isn't really to my taste. ☊ to ☊
I set out to buy food. ☊ to ☊
His aim was to become president. ☊ to ☊
All together now: 'Happy birthday to you...' ☊ together ☊
I want it done by tomorrow. ☊ tomorrow ☊
The newspaper said voters had been turned off by the negative tone of the campaign. ☊ tone ☊
a record grain harvest of 236m tonnes ☊ tonne ☊
Stay tuned for the news coming up next. ☊ tune ☊
turn sth (+ adv./prep.): He turned his back to the wall. ☊ turn ☊
Don't worry about the letter—I'm sure it'll turn up. ☊ turn up ☊
We arranged to meet at 7.30, but she never turned up. ☊ turn up ☊
In one year she turned from a problem child into a model student. ☊ turn (from sth) into sth ☊
He really knows how to turn on the charm (= suddenly become pleasant and attractive). ☊ turn sth on ☊
Make a left/right turn into West Street. ☊ turn ☊
The male and female birds take turns in sitting on the eggs. ☊ take turns (in sth/to do sth) ☊
We take it in turns to do the housework. ☊ take turns (in sth/to do sth) ☊
an area twice the size of Wales ☊ twice ☊
Charges have risen at twice the rate of inflation. ☊ twice ☊
A typical working day for me begins at 7.30. ☊ typical ☊
our ultimate goal/aim/objective/target ☊ ultimate ☊
Noise from the factory has reached an unacceptable level. ☊ unacceptable ☊
I'm still uncertain of my feelings for him. ☊ uncertain ☊
unconscious desires ☊ unconscious ☊
The brochure is full of unconscious humour. ☊ unconscious ☊
uncontrolled anger ☊ uncontrolled ☊
Six suspects are being held under the Prevention of Terrorism Act. ☊ under ☊
The wall collapsed under the strain. ☊ under ☊
Underneath her cool exterior she was really very frightened. ☊ underneath ☊
understand that...: He was the first to understand that we live in a knowledge economy. ☊ understand ☊
an area of high/low unemployment ☊ unemployment ☊
the level/rate of unemployment ☊ unemployment ☊
an unhappy childhood ☊ unhappy ☊
a military/police/nurse's uniform ☊ uniform ☊
The hat is part of the school uniform. ☊ uniform ☊
Do you have to wear uniform? ☊ uniform ☊
uniform rates of pay ☊ uniform ☊
The walls were a uniform grey. ☊ uniform ☊
the Scottish Rugby Union ☊ union ☊
sexual union ☊ union ☊
The koala is unique to Australia. ☊ unique ☊
Medical units were operating in the disaster area. ☊ unit ☊
His aim was to unite Italy. ☊ unite ☊
efforts to build a united Europe ☊ united ☊
He was never actually unkind to them. ☊ unkind ☊
I sleep with the window open unless it's really cold. ☊ unless ☊
Music is quite unlike any other art form. ☊ unlike ☊
All this fuss is totally unnecessary. ☊ unnecessary ☊
His efforts to get a job proved unsuccessful. ☊ unsuccessful ☊
They were unsuccessful in meeting their objectives for the year. ☊ unsuccessful ☊
She made several unsuccessful attempts to see him. ☊ unsuccessful ☊
They moved here in 2009. Until then they'd always been in the London area. ☊ until ☊
He continued working up until his death. ☊ until ☊
unusually high levels of radiation ☊ unusually ☊
United were 3-1 up at half-time. ☊ up ☊
We ate all the food up. ☊ up ☊
I have some paperwork to finish up. ☊ up ☊
The painting looks like it's upside down to me. ☊ upside down ☊
urban areas ☊ urban ☊
efforts to control urban sprawl (= the spread of city buildings into the countryside) ☊ urban ☊
urge sb to do sth: She urged him to stay. ☊ urge ☊
Police are urging anyone who saw the accident to contact them immediately. ☊ urge ☊
urge that...: The report urged that all children be taught to swim. ☊ urge ☊
urge (sb) + speech: 'Why not give it a try?' she urged (him). ☊ urge ☊
sexual urges ☊ urge ☊
urge to do sth: I had a sudden urge to hit him. ☊ urge ☊
She gave us a picture as a wedding present. ☊ us ☊
You can't keep using your bad back as an excuse. ☊ use ☊
It's no use—I can't persuade her. ☊ it's no use (doing sth), what's the use (of doing sth)? ☊
We could make better use of our resources. ☊ make use of sth/sb ☊
Your knowledge of German may come in useful (= be useful in a particular situation). ☊ useful ☊
Some products can be recycled at the end of their useful life. ☊ useful ☊
The quality ranged from acceptable to worse than useless. ☊ useless ☊
He didn't sound like his usual happy self. ☊ usual ☊
I'm usually home by 6 o'clock. ☊ usually ☊
the Christmas/Easter/summer vacation ☊ vacation ☊
moral values ☊ value ☊
a return to traditional values in education, such as firm discipline ☊ value ☊
The value of regular exercise should not be underestimated. ☊ value ☊
food with a high nutritional value ☊ value ☊
The story has very little news value. ☊ value ☊
They're only £40—not bad value, really. ☊ value ☊
value sb/sth (as sth): I really value him as a friend. ☊ value ☊
value sb/sth (for sth): The area is valued for its vineyards. ☊ value ☊
They don't seem to value honesty very highly. ☊ value ☊
He resigned for a variety of reasons. ☊ variety ☊
There are various ways of doing this. ☊ various ☊
New techniques were introduced with varying degrees of success. ☊ vary ☊
The aerobics instructor varies the routine each week. ☊ vary ☊
At dusk bats appear in vast numbers. ☊ vast ☊
vegetable matter (= plants in general) ☊ vegetable ☊
the vertical axis of the graph ☊ vertical ☊
The view from the top of the tower was spectacular. ☊ view ☊
This evidence supports the view that there is too much violence on television. ☊ view ☊
The eclipse should only be viewed through a special lens. ☊ view ☊
crimes/acts/threats of violence ☊ violence ☊
violence (against sb): He condemned the protesters' use of violence against the police. ☊ violence ☊
domestic violence (= between family members) ☊ violence ☊
Why do they always have to resort to violence? ☊ violence ☊
Violence broke out/erupted inside the prison last night. ☊ violence ☊
Is there too much sex and violence on TV? ☊ violence ☊
The violence of her feelings surprised him. ☊ violence ☊
the violence of the eruption ☊ violence ☊
He reacted to the idea with some violence. ☊ violence ☊
violent crime ☊ violent ☊
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 ☊
Her husband was a violent man. ☊ violent ☊
The crowd suddenly turned violent. ☊ violent ☊
Children should not be allowed to watch violent movies (= that show a lot of violence). ☊ violent ☊
I took a violent dislike to him. ☊ violent ☊
a violent change ☊ violent ☊
He showed no visible sign of emotion. ☊ visible ☊
She made a visible effort to control her anger. ☊ visible ☊
This is an area rarely visited by Europeans. ☊ visit ☊
vital (for sth): the vitamins that are vital for health ☊ vital ☊
Her voice shook with emotion. ☊ voice ☊
a weekly wage of £200 ☊ wage ☊
There are extra benefits for people on low wages. ☊ wage ☊
She was paralysed from the waist down (= in the area below her waist). ☊ waist ☊
I'll wait outside until the meeting's over. ☊ 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 ☊
I'll ask the waitress for the bill. ☊ waiter ☊
Waiter, could you bring me some water? ☊ waiter ☊
wake (up): What time do you usually wake up in the morning? ☊ wake ☊
I always wake early in the summer. ☊ wake ☊
Wake up! It's eight o'clock. ☊ wake ☊
wake to sth: They woke to a clear blue sky. ☊ wake ☊
wake from sth: She had just woken from a deep sleep. ☊ wake ☊
wake to do sth: He woke up to find himself alone in the house. ☊ wake ☊
wake sb (up): Try not to wake the baby up. ☊ wake ☊
I was woken by the sound of someone moving around. ☊ wake ☊
There are some interesting walks in the area. ☊ walk ☊
The fields were divided by stone walls. ☊ wall ☊
I'm going to paint the walls white and the ceiling pink. ☊ wall ☊
Hang the picture on the wall opposite the window. ☊ wall ☊
'It's time you did your homework.' 'I don't want to!' ☊ want ☊
There are two points which I wanted to make. ☊ want ☊
It was the year Britain declared war on Germany. ☊ war ☊
the theatre of war (= the area in which fighting takes place) ☊ war ☊
Please send her my warmest congratulations. ☊ warm ☊
The area is famous for the warmth and hospitality of its people. ☊ warmth ☊
a government health warning ☊ warning ☊
Many people continue to ignore warnings about the dangers of sunbathing. ☊ warning ☊
These ink stains won't wash out. ☊ wash out ☊
waste sth: to waste time/food/energy ☊ waste ☊
waste sth (in) doing sth: She wasted no time in rejecting the offer (= she rejected it immediately). ☊ waste ☊
It seems such a waste to throw good food away. ☊ waste ☊
I hate to see good food go to waste (= be thrown away). ☊ waste ☊
The report is critical of the department's waste of resources. ☊ waste ☊
They believe the statue is a waste of taxpayers' money. ☊ waste ☊
a wave of opposition/protest/violence, etc. ☊ wave ☊
The area's wine industry still has a way to go to full maturity. ☊ way ☊
We fought our way through the dense vegetation. ☊ way ☊
The price is way above what we can afford. ☊ way ☊
I enjoyed the movie but I thought the ending was very weak. ☊ weak ☊
In a weak moment (= when I was easily persuaded) I said she could borrow the car. ☊ weak ☊
The purpose of industry is to create wealth. ☊ wealth ☊
Good education often depends on wealth. ☊ wealth ☊
Education is the only weapon to fight the spread of the disease. ☊ weapon ☊
wear sth + adj.: The stones have been worn smooth by the constant flow of water. ☊ wear ☊
The kids have totally worn me out. ☊ wear yourself/sb out ☊
You'll wear yourself out if you carry on working so hard. ☊ wear yourself/sb out ☊
if the weather holds/breaks (= if the good weather continues/changes) ☊ weather ☊
We'll have the party outside, weather permitting (= if it doesn't rain). ☊ weather ☊
Week after week the drought continued. ☊ week after week ☊
In general, the changes they had made were to be welcomed. ☊ welcome ☊
The conference was very well organized. ☊ well ☊
He liked her well enough (= to a reasonable degree) but he wasn't going to make a close friend of her. ☊ well ☊
Is she well enough to travel? ☊ well ☊
Well, thank goodness that's over! ☊ well ☊
'We lost.' 'Oh, well. Better luck next time.' ☊ well ☊
Well, I suppose I could fit you in at 3.45. ☊ well ☊
It is a well-known fact that caffeine is a stimulant. ☊ well known ☊
We were all soaking wet (= extremely wet). ☊ wet ☊
Take whatever action is needed. ☊ whatever ☊
When (= in what circumstances) would such a solution be possible? ☊ when ☊
There are times when I wonder why I do this job. ☊ when ☊
Some of the studies show positive results, whereas others do not. ☊ whereas ☊
We thought she was arrogant, whereas in fact she was just very shy. ☊ whereas ☊
It remains to be seen whether or not this idea can be put into practice. ☊ whether ☊
Whether or not we're successful, we can be sure that we did our best. ☊ whether ☊
Which is better exercise—swimming or tennis? ☊ which ☊
Which of the patients have recovered? ☊ which ☊
They walked back together, talking all the while (= all the time). ☊ while ☊
the pure white of the newly painted walls ☊ white ☊
Why oh why do people keep leaving the door open? ☊ why ☊
The festival attracts people from a wide area. ☊ wide ☊
He's an educated, widely-read man (= he has read a lot of books). ☊ widely ☊
It makes me wild (= very angry) to see such waste. ☊ wild ☊
The plants grow wild along the banks of rivers. ☊ wild ☊
She looked wildly around for an escape. ☊ wildly ☊
Her decision to continue shows great strength of will. ☊ will ☊
It is God's will. ☊ will ☊
The wall gives some protection from the prevailing wind. ☊ wind ☊
the winning goal ☊ winning ☊
She really wished she'd stayed on at college. ☊ wish ☊
If you wish really hard, maybe you'll get what you want. ☊ wish ☊
wish sb sth: I wished her a happy birthday. ☊ wish ☊
Wish me luck! ☊ wish ☊
We wish them both well in their retirement. ☊ wish ☊
to carry out sb's wishes ☊ wish ☊
We all send our best wishes for the future. ☊ wish ☊
Give my good wishes to the family. ☊ wish ☊
Don't be angry with her. ☊ with ☊
Skill comes with practice. ☊ with ☊
withdraw (sb/sth) (from sth): Both powers withdrew their forces from the region. ☊ withdraw ☊
The ambulance arrived within minutes of the call being made. ☊ within ☊
Two elections were held within the space of a year. ☊ within ☊
Despite her grief, she found a hidden strength within herself. ☊ within ☊
They had gone two days without food. ☊ without ☊
without sb doing sth: The party was organized without her knowing anything about it. ☊ without ☊
She was shocked by the violent scenes she had witnessed. ☊ witness ☊
We are now witnessing an unprecedented increase in violent crime. ☊ witness ☊
He was a true friend in all senses of the word. ☊ word ☊
Angry is not the word for it—I was furious. ☊ word ☊
I can never put my feelings into words. ☊ word ☊
work in sth: I've always worked in education. ☊ work ☊
He recognized the sketch as an early work by Degas. ☊ work ☊
She's an artist whose work I really admire. ☊ work ☊
We started work on the project in 2009. ☊ work ☊
Work continues on renovating the hotel. ☊ work ☊
They performed pioneering work on the treatment of cancer. ☊ work ☊
I go to work at 8 o'clock. ☊ work ☊
The new legislation concerns health and safety at work. ☊ work ☊
Stop talking and get on with your work. ☊ work ☊
He is still at work on the painting. ☊ at work ☊
The whole world was waiting for news of the astronauts. ☊ world ☊
the animal/plant/insect world ☊ world ☊
the natural world (= animals, plants, minerals, etc.) ☊ world ☊
They are a couple in the real world as well as in the movie. ☊ world ☊
The island is a world of brilliant colours and dramatic sunsets. ☊ world ☊
You had me worried for a moment—I thought you were going to resign! ☊ you had me worried ☊
worry sb/yourself + adj. (about sb/sth): He's worried himself sick (= become extremely anxious) about his daughter. ☊ worry ☊
worry (for/to sb): Mugging is a real worry for many old people. ☊ worry ☊
The news of his release from prison added further to her worries. ☊ worry ☊
The rooms were awful and the food was worse. ☊ worse ☊
The increase in taxes means that we'll be £30 a month worse off than before. ☊ be worse off (than sb/sth) ☊
At the very worst, he'll have to pay a fine. ☊ at (the) worst ☊
At worst this may mean the end of her playing career. ☊ at (the) worst ☊
Pressure can bring out the worst in people. ☊ bring out the worst in sb ☊
How much is this painting worth? ☊ worth ☊
Was it worth the effort? ☊ worth ☊
The new house really wasn't worth all the expense involved. ☊ worth ☊
He said he would be here at eight o'clock (= His words were: 'I will be there at eight o'clock.'). ☊ would ☊
She burned the letters so that her husband would never read them. ☊ would ☊
He died from the wounds he had received to his chest. ☊ wound ☊
After a serious argument, it can take some time for the wounds to heal. ☊ wound ☊
The painting was still in its wrappings. ☊ wrapping ☊
write of sth: Ancient historians wrote of a lost continent beneath the ocean. ☊ write ☊
the writer of this letter ☊ writer ☊
It was wrong of me to get so angry. ☊ wrong ☊
Don't get me wrong (= do not be offended by what I am going to say), I think he's doing a good job, but... ☊ get sb wrong ☊
I have happy memories of my years in Poland (= the time I spent there). ☊ year ☊
'Waiter!' 'Yes, sir?' ☊ yes ☊
I didn't receive a letter from him yet. ☊ yet ☊
We have yet to decide what action to take (= We have not decided what action to take). ☊ yet ☊
In his younger days he played rugby for Wales. ☊ young ☊
They married young (= at an early age). ☊ young ☊
Enjoy yourselves! ☊ yourself ☊
a war/security/demilitarized, etc. zone ☊ zone ☊
postal charges to countries in zone 2 ☊ zone ☊