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OXF3000N tuyệt đối hoàn toàn absolute
OXF3000N tuyệt đối hoàn toàn absolutely
OXF3000N theo y theo according to
OXF3000N hiện nay hiện tại actually
OXF3000N đầy đầy đủ adequate
OXF3000N lời khuyên lời chỉ bảo advice
OXF3000N khuyên khuyên bảo răn bảo advise
OXF3000N sau này về sau rồi thì sau đấy afterwards
OXF3000N đại lý tác nhân agent
OXF3000N trước đây ago
OXF3000N đồng ý tán thành agree
OXF3000N sự đồng ý tán thành hiệp định hợp đồng agreement
OXF3000N sự nhắm (bắn) mục tiêu ý định nhắm tập trung hướng vào aim
OXF3000N máy bay tàu bay khí cầu aircraft
OXF3000N sân bay phi trường airport
OXF3000N báo động báo nguy alarm
OXF3000N cũng cũng vậy cũng thế also
OXF3000N thay đổi biến đổi sửa đổi alter
OXF3000N số lượng số nhiều lên tới (money) amount
OXF3000N ngày lễ kỉ niệm anniversary
OXF3000N chọc tức làm bực mình làm phiền quẫy nhiễu annoy
OXF3000N chọc tức làm bực mình làm phiền quẫy nhiễu annoying
OXF3000N bị khó chịu bực mình bị quấy rầy annoyed
OXF3000N thấy trước chặn trước lường trước anticipate
OXF3000N sự gắn vào vật gắn vào sự chuyên cần chuyên tâm application
OXF3000N thấy rõ nhận thức appreciate
OXF3000N sự tán thành đồng ý sự chấp thuận approval
OXF3000N tán thành đồng ý chấp thuận approve of
OXF3000N tán thành đồng ý chấp thuận approving
OXF3000N lý lẽ argument
OXF3000N xuất hiện nảy ra nảy sinh ra arise
OXF3000N cánh tay vũ trang trang bị (vũ khí) arm
OXF3000N nghệ thuật mỹ thuật art
OXF3000N thuộc nghệ thuật thuộc mỹ thuật artistic
OXF3000N mang khoác có lấy (cái vẻ tính chất…) assume
OXF3000N khí quyển atmosphere
OXF3000N nguyên tử atom
OXF3000N sự chú ý attention
OXF3000N chú ý tới pay attention
OXF3000N người được ủy quyền attorney
OXF3000N hút thu hút có duyên lôi cuốn attractive
OXF3000N uy quyền quyền lực authority
OXF3000N đánh thức làm thức dậy awake
OXF3000N biết nhận thức nhận thức thấy aware
OXF3000N hành lý baggage
OXF3000N pin ắc quy battery
OXF3000N gian (nhà) nhịp (cầu) chuồng (ngựa) bays: vòng nguyệt quế bay
OXF3000N sự thay mặt behalf
OXF3000N thay mặt cho ai nhân danh ai on behalf of sb
OXF3000N thuộc về của thuộc quyền sở hữu belong
OXF3000N dây lưng thắt lưng belt
OXF3000N chỗ rẽ chỗ uốn khuỷu tay bend
OXF3000N khiếu sở thích khuynh hướng bent
OXF3000N hóa đơn giấy bạc bill
OXF3000N ngày sinh sinh nhật birthday
OXF3000N bánh quy biscuit
OXF3000N một chút một tý a bit
OXF3000N đắng đắng cay chua xót bitter
OXF3000N đắng đắng cay chua xót bitterly
OXF3000N lưỡi (dao kiếm) lá (cỏ cây) blade
OXF3000N ngây ra không có thần blankly
OXF3000N máu huyết sự tàn sát chém giết blood
OXF3000N trên tàu thủy on board
OXF3000N tàu thuyền boat
OXF3000N giày ống boot
OXF3000N vay mượn borrow
OXF3000N làm phiền quấy rầy làm bực mình bother
OXF3000N ngành nhành cây nhánh song ngả đường branch
OXF3000N bánh mỳ bread
OXF3000N bẻ gãy đập vỡ sự gãy sự vỡ break
OXF3000N bị gãy bị vỡ broken
OXF3000N tung ra khắp nơi truyền rộng rãi phát thanh quảng bá broadcast
OXF3000N xây dựng build
OXF3000N sự xây dựng công trình xây dựng tòa nhà building
OXF3000N búi chùm bó cụm buồng bầy đàn bunch
OXF3000N đốt đốt cháy thắp nung thiêu burn
OXF3000N bị đốt bị cháy khê rám nắng sạm (da) burnt
OXF3000N bụi cây bụi rậm bush
OXF3000N cái nút cái khuy cúc button
OXF3000N dây cáp cable
OXF3000N yên lặng làm dịu đi sự yên lặng sự êm ả calm
OXF3000N yên lặng êm ả bình tĩnh điềm tĩnh calmly
OXF3000N hủy bỏ xóa bỏ cancel
OXF3000N thủ đô tiền vốn chủ yếu chính yếu cơ bản capital
OXF3000N người cầm đầu người chỉ huy thủ lĩnh captain
OXF3000N bắt lấy nắm lấy tóm lấy chộp lấy catch
OXF3000N nguyên nhân nguyên do gây ra gây nên cause
OXF3000N kỷ niệm làm lễ kỷ niệm tán dương ca tụng celebrate
OXF3000N sự kỷ niệm lễ kỷ niệm sự tán dương sự ca tụng celebration
OXF3000N thế kỷ century
OXF3000N giấy chứng nhận bằng chứng chỉ certificate
OXF3000N dây xích xính lại trói lại chain
OXF3000N sự may mắn chance
OXF3000N thay đổi sự thay đổi sự biến đổi change
OXF3000N nói chuyện tán gẫu chuyện phiếm chuyện gẫu chat
OXF3000N trọng yếu chính yếu thủ lĩnh lãnh tụ người đứng đầu sếp chief
OXF3000N đòi hỏi yêu sách sự đòi hỏi sự yêu sách sự thỉnh cầu claim
OXF3000N vỗ vỗ tay tiếng nổ tiếng vỗ tay clap
OXF3000N thư ký linh mục mục sư clerk
OXF3000N gần gũi thân mật chặt chẽ kỹ lưỡng tỉ mỉ closely
OXF3000N vải khăn trải bàn áo thầy tu cloth
OXF3000N quần áo y phục clothing
OXF3000N mây đám mây cloud
OXF3000N câu lạc bộ gậy dùi cui club
OXF3000N huấn luyện viên coach
OXF3000N sự an ủi khuyên giải lời động viên sự an nhàn comfort
OXF3000N thoải mái tiện nghi đầy đủ comfortable
OXF3000N lệnh mệnh lệnh quyền ra lệnh quyền chỉ huy v) (n) ra lệnh, chỉ huy
OXF3000N hội đồng ủy ban sự ủy nhiệm sự ủy thác commission
OXF3000N giao gửi ủy nhiệm ủy thác tống giam bỏ tù commit
OXF3000N sự phạm tội sự tận tụy tận tâm commitment
OXF3000N ủy ban committee
OXF3000N truyền truyền đạt giao thiệp liên lạc communicate
OXF3000N sự giao tiếp liên lạc sự truyền đạt truyền tin communication
OXF3000N công ty company
OXF3000N hoàn thành đầy đủ trọn vẹn completely
OXF3000N máy tính computer
OXF3000N điều khiển chỉ đạo chỉ huy sự điều khiển chỉ huy conduct
OXF3000N lòng tin tưởng sự tin cậy confidence
OXF3000N tin tưởng tin cậy tự tin confident
OXF3000N khó hiểu gây bối rối confusing
OXF3000N tỉnh táo có ý thức biết rõ conscious
OXF3000N bất tỉnh không có ý thức không biết rõ unconscious
OXF3000N cân nhắc xem xét để ý quan tâm lưu ý đến consider
OXF3000N sự cân nhắc sự xem xét sự để ý sự quan tâm consideration
OXF3000N xây dựng construct
OXF3000N sự xây dựng công trình construction
OXF3000N tra cứu tham khảo thăm dò hỏi ý kiến consult
OXF3000N hợp đồng sự ký hợp đồng ký kết contract
OXF3000N sự điều khiển quyền hành quyền lực quyền chỉ huy control
OXF3000N hội nghị hiệp định quy ước convention
OXF3000N quy ước conventional
OXF3000N cuộc đàm thoại cuộc trò chuyện conversation
OXF3000N làm cho tin thuyết phục làm cho nhận thức thấy convince
OXF3000N bánh quy cookie
OXF3000N nòng cốt hạt nhân đáy lòng core
OXF3000N quầy hàng quầy thu tiền máy đếm counter
OXF3000N tiến trình quá trình diễn tiến sân chạy đua course
OXF3000N vải thô sự rơi (máy bay) sự phá sản sụp đổ crash
OXF3000N cây Thánh Giá nỗi thống khổ sự băng qua cross
OXF3000N quyết định cốt yếu chủ yếu crucial
OXF3000N tò mò hiếu kỳ lạ kỳ curiously
OXF3000N hiện hành phổ biến hiện nay dòng (nước) luồng (gió) current
OXF3000N hiện thời hiện nay currently
OXF3000N chu kỳ chu trình vòng quay vòng theo chu kỳ đi xe đạp cycle
OXF3000N hàng ngày daily
OXF3000N sự nhảy múa sự khiêu vũ nhảy múa khiêu vũ dance
OXF3000N sự nhảy múa sự khiêu vũ dancing
OXF3000N diễn viên múa người nhảy múa dancer
OXF3000N sự nguy hiểm mối hiểm nghèo nguy cơ mối đe dọa danger
OXF3000N nguy hiểm dangerous
OXF3000N ngày kỳ kỳ hạn thời kỳ thời đại đề ngày tháng date
OXF3000N ngày ban ngày day
OXF3000N giải quyết deal with
OXF3000N thân thân yêu thân mến kính thưa thưa dear
OXF3000N thập kỷ bộ mười nhóm mười decade
OXF3000N tình trạng suy tàn suy sụp tình trạng đổ nát decay
OXF3000N quyết định giải quyết phân xử decide
OXF3000N sự quyết định sự giải quyết sự phân xử decision
OXF3000N tuyên bố công bố declare
OXF3000N sự suy tàn sự suy sụp suy sụp suy tàn decline
OXF3000N giảm bớt làm suy giảm sự giảm đi sự giảm sút decrease
OXF3000N đánh thắng đánh bại sự thất bại (1 kế hoạch) sự tiêu tan (hy vọng) defeat
OXF3000N thận trọng có tính toán chủ tâm có suy nghĩ cân nhắc deliberate
OXF3000N thận trọng có suy nghĩ cân nhắc deliberately
OXF3000N sự vui thích sự vui sướng điều thích thú làm vui thích làm say mê delight
OXF3000N cứu khỏi thoát khỏi bày tỏ giãi bày deliver
OXF3000N sự phân phát sự phân phối sự giao hàng sự bày tỏ phát biểu delivery
OXF3000N sự đòi hỏi sự yêu cầu đòi hỏi yêu cầu demand
OXF3000N chứng minh giải thích bày tỏ biểu lộ demonstrate
OXF3000N cục sở ty ban khoa gian hàng khu bày hàng department
OXF3000N phụ thuộc tùy thuộc dựa vào ỷ vào trông mong vào depend on
OXF3000N làm chán nản làm phiền muộn làm suy giảm depress
OXF3000N chán nản thất vọng phiền muộn suy yếu đình trệ depressed
OXF3000N chiều sâu độ dày depth
OXF3000N nhận được từ lấy được từ xuất phát từ bắt nguồn chuyển hóa từ (from) derive
OXF3000N liều mạng liều lĩnh tuyệt vọng desperate
OXF3000N phá phá hoại phá huỷ tiêu diệt triệt phá destroy
OXF3000N sự phá hoại sự phá hủy sự tiêu diệt destruction
OXF3000N tường tận tỷ mỉ in detail
OXF3000N sự xác định sự định rõ sự quyết định determination
OXF3000N xác định định rõ quyết định determine
OXF3000N phát triển mở rộng trình bày bày tỏ develop
OXF3000N sự phát triển sự trình bày sự bày tỏ development
OXF3000N kế sách thiết bị dụng cụ máy móc device
OXF3000N sổ nhật ký lịch ghi nhớ diary
OXF3000N chết từ trần hy sinh die
OXF3000N khó khó khăn gay go difficult
OXF3000N sự điều khiển sự chỉ huy direction
OXF3000N giám đốc người điều khiển chỉ huy director
OXF3000N bất đồng không đồng ý khác không giống không hợp disagree
OXF3000N sự bất đồng sự không đồng ý sự khác nhau disagreement
OXF3000N không làm thỏa ước nguyện ý mong đợi thất ước làm thất bại disappoint
OXF3000N kỷ luật discipline
OXF3000N bày tỏ phô trương trưng bày sự bày ra phô bày trưng bày display
OXF3000N tan rã phân hủy giải tán dissolve
OXF3000N tan rã phân hủy giải tán dissolve
OXF3000N huyện quận district
OXF3000N làm mất yên tĩnh làm náo động quấy rầy disturb
OXF3000N tan rã phân hủy giải tán dissolve
OXF3000N tan rã phân hủy giải tán dissolve
OXF3000N sự ly dị divorce
OXF3000N đã ly dị divorced
OXF3000N tháo gỡ xóa bỏ hủy bỏ undo
OXF3000N tháo gỡ xóa bỏ hủy bỏ undo
OXF3000N bác sĩ y khoa tiến sĩ doctor
OXF3000N đô la Mỹ dollar
OXF3000N váy quần áo mặc (quần áo) ăn mặc dress
OXF3000N chảy nhỏ giọt rơi rớt giọt (nước máu...) drop
OXF3000N thuốc dược phẩm ma túy drug
OXF3000N say rượu drunk
OXF3000N khô cạn làm khô sấy khô dry
OXF3000N đến kỳ hạn (trả nợ) xứng đáng thích đáng due
OXF3000N sự thanh thản sự thoải mái làm thanh thản làm yên tâm ease
OXF3000N sự tiết kiệm sự quản lý kinh tế economy
OXF3000N giáo dục cho ăn học rèn luyện educate
OXF3000N sự giáo dục sự rèn luyện (kỹ năng) education
OXF3000N khuỷu tay elbow
OXF3000N bầu quyết định elect
OXF3000N sự bầu cử cuộc tuyển cử election
OXF3000N yếu tố nguyên tố element
OXF3000N máy nâng thang máy elevator
OXF3000N lúng túng làm ngượng nghịu làm rắc rối gây khó khăn embarrass
OXF3000N niềm cổ vũ động viên khuyến khích sự làm can đảm encouragement
OXF3000N máy động cơ engine
OXF3000N kỹ sư engineer
OXF3000N nghề kỹ sư công việc của kỹ sư engineering
OXF3000N hăng hái say mê nhiệt tình enthusiastic
OXF3000N cho tiêu đề cho tên (sách) cho quyền làm gì entitle
OXF3000N sự ghi vào sổ sách sự đi vào sự tiếp nhận (pháp lý) entry
OXF3000N bản chất thực chất cốt yếu yếu tố cần thiết essential
OXF3000N ngay cả ngay lại còn bằng phẳng điềm đạm ngang bằng even
OXF3000N sự thi cử kỳ thi examination
OXF3000N trưng bày triển lãm vật trưng bày vật triển lãm exhibit
OXF3000N cuộc triển lãm trưng bày exhibition
OXF3000N được chờ đợi được hy vọng expected
OXF3000N bất ngờ đột ngột gây ngạc nhiên unexpected
OXF3000N bất ngờ đột ngột gây ngạc nhiên unexpected
OXF3000N bất ngờ đột ngột gây ngạc nhiên unexpectedly
OXF3000N bất ngờ đột ngột gây ngạc nhiên unexpectedly
OXF3000N chuyên gia chuyên môn thành thạo expert
OXF3000N đập tan (hy vọng...) làm nổ nổ explode
OXF3000N trưng bày phơi bày expose
OXF3000N diễn tả biểu lộ bày tỏ nhanh tốc hành express
OXF3000N sự diễn tả sự bày tỏ biểu lộ sự diễn đạt expression
OXF3000N giơ duỗi ra (tay chân) kéo dài (thời gian) dành cho gửi lời extend
OXF3000N quy mô phạm vi extent
OXF3000N nhà máy xí nghiệp xưởng factory
OXF3000N nhút nhát yếu ớt faint
OXF3000N nhút nhát yếu ớt faintly
OXF3000N hợp lý công bằng thuận lợi fair
OXF3000N hợp lý công bằng fairly
OXF3000N sự tin tưởng tin cậy niềm tin vật đảm bảo faith
OXF3000N trung thành chung thủy trung thực faithful
OXF3000N trung thành chung thủy trung thực faithfully
OXF3000N thiện ý sự quý mến sự đồng ý favour
OXF3000N cảm thấy feel
OXF3000N sự cảm thấy cảm giác feeling
OXF3000N anh chàng (đang yêu) đồng chí fellow
OXF3000N làm đấy lấp kín fill
OXF3000N tìm tìm thấy find
OXF3000N ngón tay finger
OXF3000N lửa đốt cháy fire
OXF3000N đốt cháy cái gì set fire to
OXF3000N hãng công ty chắc kiên quyết vững vàng firm
OXF3000N vững chắc kiên quyết firmly
OXF3000N đứng yên bất động fixed
OXF3000N quốc kỳ flag
OXF3000N loé sáng vụt sáng ánh sáng lóe lên đèn nháy flash
OXF3000N bằng phẳng bẹt nhẵn dãy phòng căn phòng mặt phẳng flat
OXF3000N sự bỏ chạy rút chạy sự bay chuyến bay flight
OXF3000N lụt lũ lụt tràn đầy tràn ngập flood
OXF3000N bột bột mỳ flour
OXF3000N sự chảy chảy flow
OXF3000N bay sự bay quãng đường bay fly
OXF3000N biết bay sự bay chuyến bay flying
OXF3000N tiếp theo theo sau sau đây sau tiếp theo following
OXF3000N trước cũ xưa nguyên former
OXF3000N trước đây thuở xưa formerly
OXF3000N về tương lai sau này ở phía trước tiến về phía trước forward
OXF3000N thường xuyên frequent
OXF3000N thường xuyên frequently
OXF3000N quả trái cây fruit
OXF3000N đầy đầy đủ full
OXF3000N đầy đủ hoàn toàn fully
OXF3000N chức năng họat động chạy (máy) function
OXF3000N kho quỹ tài trợ tiền bạc để tiền vào công quỹ fund
OXF3000N cơ bản cơ sở chủ yếu fundamental
OXF3000N Galông 1gl = 4 54 lít ở Anh 3 78 lít ở Mỹ gallon
OXF3000N người quý phái người thượng lưu gentleman
OXF3000N địa lý khoa địa lý geography
OXF3000N leo trèo lên (xe buýt xe lửa ..) get on
OXF3000N ra khỏi thoát khỏi xuống ( xe buýt xe lửa ...) get off
OXF3000N kính thủy tinh cái cốc ly glass
OXF3000N bao tay găng tay glove
OXF3000N sắp sửa có ý định be going to
OXF3000N tốt hay tuyệt điều tốt điều thiện good
OXF3000N cai trị thống trị cầm quyền govern
OXF3000N túm lấy vồ chộp lấy grab
OXF3000N mộ dấu huyền trang nghiêm nghiêm trọng grave
OXF3000N tay bàn tay trao tay truyền cho hand
OXF3000N cầm sờ mó tay cầm móc quai handle
OXF3000N xảy ra xảy đến happen
OXF3000N thiệt hại tổn hao làm hại gây thiệt hại harm
OXF3000N gây tai hại có hại harmful
OXF3000N cái đầu (người thú) chỉ huy lãnh đại dẫn đầu head
OXF3000N sau đây kể từ đây do đó vì thế hence
OXF3000N làm bị thương gây thiệt hại 'hʌri
OXF3000N ý tưởng quan niệm idea
OXF3000N (thuộcquan niệm tư tưởng lý tưởng ideal
OXF3000N lý tưởng đúng như lý tưởng ideally
OXF3000N sự đau yếu ốm bệnh tật illness
OXF3000N minh họa làm rõ ý illustrate
OXF3000N ngay lập tức immediately
OXF3000N trái đạo đức luân lý xấu xa immoral
OXF3000N sự lôi kéo sự liên can điều gợi ý implication
OXF3000N ngụ ý bao hàm imply
OXF3000N quan trọng trọng yếu importantly
OXF3000N không thể làm được không thể xảy ra impossible
OXF3000N ghi khắc in sâu vào gây ấn tượng làm cảm động impress
OXF3000N gây ấn tượng mạnh hùng vĩ oai vệ impressive
OXF3000N việc xảy ra việc có liên quan incident
OXF3000N thật vậy quả thật indeed
OXF3000N chỉ cho biết biểu thị trình bày ngắn gọn indicate
OXF3000N (thuộccông nghiệp kỹ nghệ industrial
OXF3000N công nghiệp kỹ nghệ industry
OXF3000N không thể tránh được chắc chắn xảy ra vẫn thường thấy nghe inevitable
OXF3000N nhiễm tiêm nhiễm đầu độc lan truyền infect
OXF3000N lây nhiễm infectious
OXF3000N vô tội trong trắng ngây thơ innocent
OXF3000N đặt (hệ thống máy móc thiết bị...) install
OXF3000N để thay thế instead
OXF3000N thay cho instead of
OXF3000N sự dạy tài liệu cung cấp instruction
OXF3000N ý định có ý định intend
OXF3000N có ý định có dụng ý intended
OXF3000N ý định mục đích intention
OXF3000N sự thích thú sự quan tâm chú ý làm quan tâm chú ý interest
OXF3000N làm thích thú làm quan tâm làm chú ý interesting
OXF3000N có thích thú có quan tâm có chú ý interested
OXF3000N cuộc phỏng vấn sự gặp mặt phỏng vấn nói chuyện riêng interview
OXF3000N nhảy sự nhảy bước nhảy jump
OXF3000N hợp lý được chứng minh là đúng justified
OXF3000N say mê ưa thích keen on
OXF3000N ngu đần ngây ngô lacking
OXF3000N người yêu vợ quý bà tiểu thư lady
OXF3000N muộn nhất chậm nhất gần đây nhất latest
OXF3000N sau cùng gần đây mới đây latter
OXF3000N hạ thủy (tàu) khai trương launch
OXF3000N lá cây lá (vàng...) leaf
OXF3000N nghiêng dựa ỷ vào lean
OXF3000N bài diễn thuyết bài thuyết trình bài nói chuyện lecture
OXF3000N cho vay cho mượn lend
OXF3000N nắp vung (xoong nồi..) mi mắt (eyelid) lid
OXF3000N có thể đúng có thể xảy ra có khả năng có thể chắc vậy likely
OXF3000N không thể xảy ra không chắc xảy ra unlikely
OXF3000N không thể xảy ra không chắc xảy ra unlikely
OXF3000N dây đường tuyến line
OXF3000N sự vay mượn loan
OXF3000N hợp lý hợp logic logical
OXF3000N may mắn vận may luck
OXF3000N gặp may gặp may mắn hạnh phúc lucky
OXF3000N không gặp may bất hạnh unlucky
OXF3000N không gặp may bất hạnh unlucky
OXF3000N hành lý luggage
OXF3000N máy máy móc machine
OXF3000N máy móc thiết bị machinery
OXF3000N chính chủ yếu trọng yếu nhất main
OXF3000N chính chủ yếu phần lớn mainly
OXF3000N giữ gìn duy trì bảo vệ maintain
OXF3000N lớn nhiều hơn trọng đại chủ yếu major
OXF3000N quản lý trông nom điều khiển manage
OXF3000N sự quản lý sự trông nom sự điều khiển management
OXF3000N người quản lý giám đốc manager
OXF3000N cưới (vợ) lấy (chồng) marry
OXF3000N chủ chủ nhân thầy giáo thạc sĩ master
OXF3000N nguyên vật liệu vật chất hữu hình material
OXF3000N chất vật chất có ý nghĩa có tính chất quan trọng matter
OXF3000N ý ý nghĩa meaning
OXF3000N trong lúc đó trong lúc ấy meanwhile
OXF3000N phương tiện truyền thông đại chúng media
OXF3000N (thuộcy học medical
OXF3000N y học y khoa thuốc medicine
OXF3000N tan ra chảy ra làm tan chảy ra melt
OXF3000N tâm trí tinh thần trí tuệ chú ý để ý chăm sóc quan tâm mind
OXF3000N nhỏ hơn thứ yếu không quan trọng minor
OXF3000N chuyển động di động mobile
OXF3000N lớp trưởng màn hình máy tính nghe ghi phát thanh giám sát monitor
OXF3000N (thuộcđạo đức luân lý phẩm hạnh có đạo đức moral
OXF3000N hầu hết chủ yếu là mostly
OXF3000N sự chuyển động sự di động motion
OXF3000N di chuyển chuyển động sự di chuyển sự chuyển động move
OXF3000N sự chuyển động sự hoạt động cử động động tác movement
OXF3000N nhân lên làm tăng lên nhiều lần sinh sôi nảy nở multiply
OXF3000N điều huyền bí điều thần bí mystery
OXF3000N thần bí huyền bí khó hiểu mysterious
OXF3000N móng (tay chânmóng vuốt nail
OXF3000N gần sắp suýt nearly
OXF3000N cần cần thiết thiết yếu necessary
OXF3000N tất yếu nhất thiết necessarily
OXF3000N pro không này mà cũng không kia neither
OXF3000N hoảng sợ dễ bị kích thích hay lo lắng nervous
OXF3000N tuy nhiên tuy thế mà nevertheless
OXF3000N tiếng ồn sự huyên náo noise
OXF3000N ồn ào huyên náo noisy
OXF3000N ồn ào huyên náo noisily
OXF3000N lời nói vô lý vô nghĩa nonsense
OXF3000N thông báo yết thị chú ý để ý nhận biết notice
OXF3000N chú ý take notice of
OXF3000N đáng chú ý đáng để ý noticeable
OXF3000N tiểu thuyết truyện novel
OXF3000N y tá nurse
OXF3000N một cách rõ ràng có thể thấy được obviously
OXF3000N đang sử dụng đầy (người) occupied
OXF3000N xảy ra xảy đến xuất hiện occur
OXF3000N kỳ quặc kỳ cục lẻ (số) odd
OXF3000N kỳ quặc kỳ cục lẻ (số) oddly
OXF3000N (thuộcchính quyền văn phòng viên chức công chức official
OXF3000N một lần khi mà ngay khi một khi once
OXF3000N chỉ có 1 duy nhất chỉ mới only
OXF3000N ý kiến quan điểm opinion
OXF3000N gốc nguồn gốc căn nguyên origin
OXF3000N (thuộcgốc nguồn gốc căn nguyên nguyên bản original
OXF3000N nổi bật đáng chú ý còn tồn lại outstanding
OXF3000N giấy paper
OXF3000N hòa bình thái bình yên tĩnh peaceful
OXF3000N hạt tiêu cây ớt pepper
OXF3000N kỳ thời kỳ thời gian thời đại period
OXF3000N lâu dài vĩnh cửu thường xuyên permanent
OXF3000N cách thường xuyên vĩnh cửu permanently
OXF3000N sự cho phép giấy phép permission
OXF3000N thuyết phục persuade
OXF3000N cơn nóng giận vật cưng người được yêu thích pet
OXF3000N tuần trăng giai đoạn thời kỳ phase
OXF3000N triết học triết lý philosophy
OXF3000N vật lý học physics
OXF3000N Panh (đơn vị (đo lườngở Anh bằng 0 58 lít ở Mỹ bằng 0 473 lít) pint
OXF3000N xảy ra được cử hành được tổ chức take place
OXF3000N ngay thẳng đơn giản chất phác plain
OXF3000N sự lập kế hoạch sự quy hoạch planning
OXF3000N niềm vui thích điều thích thú điều thú vị ý muốn ý thích pleasure
OXF3000N độc có chất độc gây chết bệnh poisonous
OXF3000N quyền sở hữu vật sở hữu possession
OXF3000N khoai tây potato
OXF3000N thực hành tập luyện practise
OXF3000N sự cầu nguyện prayer
OXF3000N rõ ràng chính xác tỉ mỉ kỹ tính precise
OXF3000N có mặt hiện diện hiện nay hiện thời present
OXF3000N bài thuyết trình sự trình diện sự giới thiệu presentation
OXF3000N vội vàng hấp tấp trước (vd. ngày hôm trước) ưu tiên previous
OXF3000N trước trước đây previously
OXF3000N linh mục thầy tu priest
OXF3000N nguyên thủy đầu tiên thời cổ đại nguyên sinh primary
OXF3000N cơ bản chủ yếu nguyên lý nguyên tắc principle
OXF3000N sự in thuật in kỹ sảo in printing
OXF3000N máy in thợ in printer
OXF3000N sự ưu tế quyền ưu tiên priority
OXF3000N vấn đề điều khó giải quyết problem
OXF3000N quá trình sự tiến triển quy trình chế biến gia công xử lý process
OXF3000N (thuộcnghề nghề nghiệp chuyên nghiệp professional
OXF3000N mau lẹ ngay lập tức promptly
OXF3000N tuyên bố thông báo phát âm pronounce
OXF3000N chuẩn bị đầy đủ dự phòng cung cấp chu cấp provide
OXF3000N panh (= 0 58 lít (E) 0 473 lít (A)) pint
OXF3000N nguyên chất tinh khiết trong lành pure
OXF3000N mục đích ý định purpose
OXF3000N cố tình cố ý có chủ tâm on purpose
OXF3000N xô đẩy sự xô đẩy push
OXF3000N mặc (áo) đội (mũ) đi (giày) put sth on
OXF3000N phẩm chất năng lực khả năng chuyên môn qualification
OXF3000N lặng yên lặng yên tĩnh quiet
OXF3000N lặng yên lặng yên tĩnh quietly
OXF3000N đường ray rail
OXF3000N dãy hàng loại phạm vi trình độ range
OXF3000N hàng dãy sắp xếp thành hàng dãy rank
OXF3000N tỷ lệ tốc độ rate
OXF3000N sống (# chín) thô còn nguyên chất raw
OXF3000N lý do lý lẽ reason
OXF3000N có lý hợp lý reasonable
OXF3000N hợp lý reasonably
OXF3000N vô lý unreasonable
OXF3000N vô lý unreasonable
OXF3000N gần đây mới đây recent
OXF3000N gần đây mới đây recently
OXF3000N giới thiệu tiến cử đề nghị khuyên bảo recommend
OXF3000N lấy lại giành lại recover
OXF3000N sự tham khảo hỏi ý kiến reference
OXF3000N nhìn đánh giá cái nhìn sự quan tâm sự chú ý (lời chúc tụng cuối thư) regard
OXF3000N đăng ký ghi vào sổ sổ sổ sách máy ghi register
OXF3000N thường xuyên đều đặn regular
OXF3000N đều đặn thường xuyên regularly
OXF3000N sự điều chỉnh điều lệ quy tắc regulation
OXF3000N sự giảm nhẹ sự làm cho khuây khỏa sự trợ cấo relief
OXF3000N tin vào tin cậy tin tưởng vào rely on
OXF3000N sự nhận xét phê bình sự để ý chú ý nhận xét phê bình remark
OXF3000N đáng chú ý đáng để ý khác thường remarkable
OXF3000N đáng chú ý đáng để ý khác thường remarkably
OXF3000N viêc di chuyển việc dọn nhà dời đi removal
OXF3000N dời đi di chuyển remove
OXF3000N thay thế replace
OXF3000N miêu tả hình dung đại diện thay mặt represent
OXF3000N lời thỉnh cầu lời đề nghị yêu cầu thỉnh cầu request
OXF3000N đòi hỏi yêu cầu quy định require
OXF3000N giải thoát cứu nguy sự giải thoát sự cứu nguy rescue
OXF3000N dự trữ để dành đặt trước đăng ký trước sự dự trữ sự để dành sự đặt trước reserve
OXF3000N quyết định kiên quyết (làm gì) giải quyết (vấn đề khó khăn) resolve
OXF3000N tài nguyên kế sách thủ đoạn resource
OXF3000N gạo thóc cơm cây lúa rice
OXF3000N thẳng phải tốt ngay đúng right
OXF3000N đúng phải có lý rightly
OXF3000N sự lên sự tăng lương thăng cấp dậy đứng lên mọc (mặt trời) thành đạt rise
OXF3000N cướp lấy trộm rob
OXF3000N dây cáp dây thừng xâu chuỗi rope
OXF3000N bị làm thành tròn phát triển đầy đủ rounded
OXF3000N đường đi lộ trình tuyến đường route
OXF3000N hàng dãy row
OXF3000N quy tắc điều lệ luật lệ cai trị chỉ huy điều khiển rule
OXF3000N sự chạy cuộc chạy đua running
OXF3000N người chạy runner
OXF3000N xông lên lao vào xô đẩy sự xông lên sự lao vào sự xô đẩy rush
OXF3000N một cách buồn bã đáng buồn là không may mà sadly
OXF3000N đi tàu thuyền nhổ neo buồm cánh buồm chuyến đi bằng thuyền buồm sail
OXF3000N sự đi thuyền sailing
OXF3000N thủy thủ sailor
OXF3000N sự làm cho thỏa mãn toại nguyện sự trả nợ bồi thường satisfaction
OXF3000N cảm thấy hài lòng vừa ý thoả mãn satisfied
OXF3000N đem lại sự thỏa mãn làm thỏa mãn làm vừa ý satisfying
OXF3000N vảy (cá..) scale
OXF3000N đàn cá bầy cá trường học school
OXF3000N điểm số bản thắng tỷ số đạt được thành công cho điểm score
OXF3000N cào làm xước da sự cào sự trầy xước da scratch
OXF3000N trung học thứ yếu secondary
OXF3000N thư ký secretary
OXF3000N nhìn nhìn thấy quan sát see
OXF3000N khác nhau riêng biệt làm rời tách ra chia tay separate
OXF3000N ly thân separated
OXF3000N sự chia cắt phân ly sự chia tay ly thân separation
OXF3000N loạt dãy chuỗi series
OXF3000N người hầu đầy tớ servant
OXF3000N giải quyết dàn xếp hòa giải đặt bố trí settle
OXF3000N khắt khe gay gắt giản dị mộc mạc severe
OXF3000N khắt khe gay gắt giản dị mộc mạc severely
OXF3000N may khâu sew
OXF3000N sự khâu sự may vá sewing
OXF3000N giới tính các vấn đề sinh lý sexual
OXF3000N giới tính các vấn đề sinh lý sexually
OXF3000N đổi chỗ dời chỗ chuyển giao sự thay đổi sự luân phiên shift
OXF3000N tàu tàu thủy ship
OXF3000N gây ra căm phẫn tồi tệ gây kích động shocking
OXF3000N giày shoe
OXF3000N vụt qua chạy qua ném phóng bắn đâm ra trồi ra shoot
OXF3000N biểu diễn trưng bày sự biểu diễn sự bày tỏ show
OXF3000N đóng khép đậy tính khép kín shut
OXF3000N dấu dấu hiệu kí hiệu đánh dấu viết ký hiệu sign
OXF3000N chữ ký signature
OXF3000N nhiều ý nghĩa quan trọng significant
OXF3000N sự im lặng sự yên tĩnh silence
OXF3000N im lặng yên tĩnh silent
OXF3000N tài giỏi khéo tay skilful
OXF3000N tài giỏi khéo tay skilfully
OXF3000N kỹ năng kỹ sảo skill
OXF3000N có kỹ năng có kỹ sảo khẻo tay có kinh nghiệm lành nghề skilled
OXF3000N váy đầm skirt
OXF3000N tay áo ống tay sleeve
OXF3000N trượtc chuyển động nhẹ lướt qua slide
OXF3000N mỏng manh thon gầy slight
OXF3000N mảnh khảnh mỏng manh yếu ớt slightly
OXF3000N trượt tuột trôi qua chạy qua slip
OXF3000N một cách êm ả trôi chảy smoothly
OXF3000N tuyết tuyết rơi snow
OXF3000N như vậy như thế vì thế vì vậy vì thế cho nên so
OXF3000N tất ngắn miếng lót giày sock
OXF3000N phần mềm (máy tính) software
OXF3000N sự giải quyết giải pháp solution
OXF3000N giải giải thích giải quyết solve
OXF3000N không biết làm sao bằng cách này hay cách khác somehow
OXF3000N ngay khi as soon as
OXF3000N xin lỗi lấy làm tiếc lấy làm buồn sorry
OXF3000N người nói người diễn thuyết speaker
OXF3000N chuyên gia chuyên viên specialist
OXF3000N đánh vần sự thu hút sự quyến rũ say mê spell
OXF3000N quay quay tròn spin
OXF3000N máy ống bình phụt bơm phun bơm phun xịt spray
OXF3000N trải căng ra bày ra truyền bá spread
OXF3000N gậy quyền quyền trượng nhân viên cán bộ staff
OXF3000N đứng dậy stand up
OXF3000N nhà nước quốc gia chính quyền (thuộc) nhà nước phát biểu state
OXF3000N sự bày tỏ sự phát biểu sự tuyên bố sự trình bày statement
OXF3000N đâm thọc chọc cắm dính cái gậy qua củi cán stick
OXF3000N cứng cứng rắn kiên quyết stiff
OXF3000N cứng cứng rắn kiên quyết stiffly
OXF3000N đứng yên vẫn vẫn còn still
OXF3000N khuấy đảo stir
OXF3000N dạ dày stomach
OXF3000N chuyện câu chuyện story
OXF3000N nổi bật gây ấn tượng striking
OXF3000N dây sợi dây string
OXF3000N xưởng phim trường quay phòng thu studio
OXF3000N người vật thay thế thay thế substitute
OXF3000N pronhư thế như vậy như là such
OXF3000N vây quanh bao quanh surround
OXF3000N bao quanh vây quanh ngoại vi surrounding
OXF3000N chửi rủa nguyền rủa thề hứa swear
OXF3000N lời thề lời nguyền rủa lời thề hứa swearing
OXF3000N công tắc roi tắt bật đánh bằng gậy roi switch
OXF3000N biểu tượng ký hiệu symbol
OXF3000N sự đồng cảm sự đồng ý sympathy
OXF3000N giải quyết khắc phục bàn thảo đồ dùng dụng cụ tackle
OXF3000N sự cầm nắm sự lấy take
OXF3000N cởi bỏ cái gì lấy đi cái gì take sth off
OXF3000N cởi bỏ cái gì lấy đi cái gì take sth over
OXF3000N nói chuyện trò chuyện cuộc trò chuyện cuộc thảo luận talk
OXF3000N băng băng ghi âm dải dây tape
OXF3000N cây chè trà chè tea
OXF3000N dạy teach
OXF3000N sự dạy công việc dạy học teaching
OXF3000N (thuộckỹ thuật chuyên môn technical
OXF3000N kỹ sảo kỹ thuật phương pháp kỹ thuật technique
OXF3000N kỹ thuật học công nghệ học technology
OXF3000N máy điện thoại gọi điện thoại telephone
OXF3000N vô tuyến truyền hình television
OXF3000N xu hướng chiều hướng khuynh hướng tendency
OXF3000N giới hạn kỳ hạn khóa kỳ học term
OXF3000N nguyên văn bản văn chủ đề đề tài text
OXF3000N cái con người ấy này duy nhất that
OXF3000N cái con người ấy này duy nhất the
OXF3000N lý thuyết học thuyết theory
OXF3000N bởi vậy cho nên vì thế therefore
OXF3000N dày đậm thick
OXF3000N dày dày đặc thickly
OXF3000N tính chất dày độ dày bề dày thickness
OXF3000N nghĩ suy nghĩ think
OXF3000N sự suy nghĩ ý nghĩ thinking
OXF3000N khát cảm thấy khát thirsty
OXF3000N procái này điều này việc này this
OXF3000N cẩn thận kỹ lưỡng thorough
OXF3000N kỹ lưỡng thấu đáo triệt để thoroughly
OXF3000N dù dù cho mặc dù mặc dù tuy nhiên tuy vậy though
OXF3000N sự suy nghĩ khả năng suy nghĩ ý nghĩ tư tưởng tư duy thought
OXF3000N chỉ sợi chỉ sợi dây thread
OXF3000N qua xuyên qua through
OXF3000N ngón tay cái thumb
OXF3000N như vậy như thế do đó thus
OXF3000N buộc cột trói dây buộc dây trói dây giày tie
OXF3000N vào ngày mai ngày mai tomorrow
OXF3000N cuộc đi du lịch cuộc đi dạo chuyến du lịch đi du lịch tour
OXF3000N phát hiện tìm thấy vạch chỉ ra phác họa dấu vết trace
OXF3000N truyền thống tradition
OXF3000N theo truyền thống theo lối cổ traditional
OXF3000N (thuộctruyền thống là truyền thống traditionally
OXF3000N sự đi lại sự giao thông sự chuyển động traffic
OXF3000N xe lửa tàu hỏa dạy rèn luyện đào tạo train
OXF3000N sự dạy dỗ sự huấn luyện sự đào tạo training
OXF3000N dời di chuyển sự di chuyển sự dời chỗ transfer
OXF3000N thay đổi biến đổi transform
OXF3000N sự vận chuyển sự vận tải chuyên chở phương tiện đi lại transport
OXF3000N đồ đạc hành lý bẫy cạm bãy trap
OXF3000N đi lại đi du lịch di chuyển sự đi những chuyến đi travel
OXF3000N niềm tin sự phó thác tin tin cậy phó thác trust
OXF3000N ống tuýp tube
OXF3000N điệu giai điệu lên dây so dây (đàn) tune
OXF3000N quay xoay vặn sự quay vòng quay turn
OXF3000N bất tỉnh ngất đi unconscious
OXF3000N tháo gỡ xóa hủy bỏ undo
OXF3000N tháo gỡ xóa hủy bỏ undo
OXF3000N bất ngờ đột ngột gây ngạc nhiên unexpected
OXF3000N bất ngờ đột ngột gây ngạc nhiên unexpected
OXF3000N bất ngờ đột ngột gây ngạc nhiên unexpectedly
OXF3000N bất ngờ đột ngột gây ngạc nhiên unexpectedly
OXF3000N không may rủi ro bất hạnh unfortunate
OXF3000N một cách đáng tiếc một cách không may unfortunately
OXF3000N không có thể xảy ra không chắc chắn không có thực unlikely
OXF3000N không có thể xảy ra không chắc chắn không có thực unlikely
OXF3000N không gặp may bất hạnh unlucky
OXF3000N không gặp may bất hạnh unlucky
OXF3000N vô lý unreasonable
OXF3000N vô lý unreasonable
OXF3000N hiếm khác thường unusual
OXF3000N thúc giục giục giã sự thúc đẩy sự thôi thúc urge
OXF3000N hiếm khác thường đáng chú ý unusual
OXF3000N cực kỳ khác thường unusually
OXF3000N kỳ nghỉ hè kỳ nghỉ lễ ngày nghỉ ngày lễ vacation
OXF3000N chắc chắn hiệu quả hợp lý valid
OXF3000N sự biến đổi sự thay đổi mức độ sự khác nhau variation
OXF3000N thay đổi làm cho khác nhau biến đổi vary
OXF3000N sự nhìn tầm nhìn nhìn thấy xem quan sát view
OXF3000N hữu hình thấy được visible
OXF3000N thế tích quyển tập volume
OXF3000N thức dậy tỉnh thức wake
OXF3000N yếu yếu ớt weak
OXF3000N tình trạng yếu đuối yếu ớt weakness
OXF3000N tốt giỏi ôi may quá! well
OXF3000N phía Tây theo phía tây về hướng tây west
OXF3000N về phía tây của phía tây western
OXF3000N sự huýt sáo sự thổi còi huýt sáo thổi còi whistle
OXF3000N bình an vô sự không suy suyển không hư hỏng toàn bộ tất cả toàn thể whole
OXF3000N sẽ ý chí ý định will
OXF3000N sẵn lòng tự nguyện willingly
OXF3000N lên dây quấn giải quyết wind sth up
OXF3000N cánh sự bay sự cất cánh wing
OXF3000N dây (kim loại) wire
OXF3000N ngạc nhiên lấy làm lạ kinh ngạc wonder
OXF3000N phi thường khác thường kỳ diệu tuyệt vời wonderful
OXF3000N lo lắng suy nghĩ sự lo lắng suy nghĩ worry
OXF3000N gây lo lắng gây lo nghĩ worrying
OXF3000N vết thương thương tích làm bị thường gây thương tích wound
OXF3000N cổ tay wrist
OXF3000N còn hãy cỏn còn nữa như mà xong tuy thế tuy nhiên yet
OXF3000N pro tự anh tự chị chính anh chính mày tự mày yourself
They are learning Turkish ☊ Họ đang học tiếng Thổ Nhĩ Kỳ. ☊ Countries 2
That man buys Turkish coffee. ☊ Người đàn ông đó mua cà phê Thổ Nhĩ Kỳ. ☊ Countries 2
Turkish ☊ thổ nhĩ kỳ ☊ Countries 2
Do they want anything here? ☊ Họ có muốn bất kỳ cái gì ở đây không? ☊ Determiners
anything ☊ bất kỳ cái gì ☊ Determiners
He does not want to meet anybody. ☊ Anh ấy không muốn gặp bất kỳ ai. ☊ Determiners
Please do not tell anybody! ☊ Làm ơn đừng nói cho bất kỳ ai! ☊ Determiners
Is there anybody here? ☊ Có bất kỳ ai ở đây không? ☊ Determiners
anybody ☊ bất kỳ ai. ☊ Determiners
Anybody can become a hero. ☊ Bất kỳ ai đều có thể trở thành một anh hùng. ☊ People
You should not touch anything in the museum. ☊ Bạn không nên chạm vào bất kỳ cái gì trong bảo tàng. ☊ Verbs 4
Please do not tell anyone about this secret. ☊ Làm ơn đừng nói cho bất kỳ ai về bí mật này. ☊ Abstract Objects 2
Be polite, be efficient but always have a plan to kill anyone. ☊ Lịch sự, hiệu quả nhưng luôn có một kế hoạch để giết bất kỳ ai. ☊ Verbs 5
like: ỳ → →
compared to (the same period) last year ☊ so với cùng ỳ năm ngoái ☊
sieben ☊ bảy ☊ 七 ☊ qī
siebzehn ☊ mười bảy ☊ 十七 ☊ shíqī
nett ☊ tốt, đẹp, xinh xắn, đáng yêu ☊ 友好的 ☊ yǒuhǎo de
Morgen ☊ ngày mai ☊ 早晨 ☊ zǎochén
hier ☊ ở đây ☊ 这里 ☊ zhèlǐ
siebzig ☊ bảy mươi ☊ 七十 ☊ qīshí
machen ☊ làm, gây ra ☊ 做 ☊ zuò
morgen ☊ ngày mai ☊ 明天 ☊ míngtiān
jetzt ☊ bây giờ, lúc này, hiện tại ☊ 现在 ☊ xiànzài
dieser ☊ cái này ☊ 这个 ☊ zhègè
leihen ☊ cho mượn, cho vay ☊ 借出 ☊ jièchū
er hat nicht ☊ anh ấy không có ☊ 他没有 ☊ tā méiyǒu
heute ☊ hôm nay ☊ 今天 ☊ jīntiān
entscheiden ☊ quyết định ☊ 决定 ☊ juédìng
glücklich ☊ may mắn, hạnh phúc ☊ 幸运的 ☊ xìngyùn de
nun ja ☊ bây giờ thì ☊ 那么 ☊ nàme
liebenswürdig ☊ đáng yêu ☊ 可爱的 ☊ kěài de
liebenswürdig ☊ đáng yêu ☊ 可爱的 ☊ kěài de
wunderbar ☊ tuyệt vời ☊ 奇妙的 ☊ qímiào de
aufstehen ☊ thức dậy ☊ 起床 ☊ qǐchuáng
aufstehen ☊ đứng dậy, đứng lên ☊ 起床 ☊ qǐchuáng
zurückkommen ☊ quay trở lại ☊ 回来 ☊ huílái
sprechen ☊ nói chuyện ☊ 说 ☊ shuō
lieben ☊ yêu ☊ 爱 ☊ ài
aufwachen ☊ thức dậy, trưởng thành ☊ 醒来 ☊ xǐnglái
aufstehen ☊ thức dậy ☊ 站起 ☊ zhànqǐlái
aufstehen ☊ đứng dậy, đứng lên ☊ 站起 ☊ zhànqǐlái
fantastisch ☊ tuyệt yời ☊ 美妙的 ☊ měimiào de
zurück ☊ quay lại ☊ 回来 ☊ huílái
finden ☊ tìm thấy, thấy ☊ 找到 ☊ zhǎodào
bemerken ☊ nhận thấy ☊ 发觉 ☊ fājué
vegetarisch ☊ đồ chay ☊ 素食的 ☊ sùshí de
fühlen ☊ cảm thấy ☊ 感觉 ☊ gǎnjué
fühlen ☊ cảm thấy ☊ 感觉 ☊ gǎnjué
feiern ☊ tố chức ăn mừng, làm lễ, tổ chức lễ kỷ niệm ☊ 庆祝 ☊ qìngzhù
heute Abend ☊ tối nay ☊ 今晚 ☊ jīnwǎn
abwechseln ☊ thay nhau ☊ 交替 ☊ jiāotì
liebenswürdig ☊ đáng yêu ☊ 可爱的 ☊ kěài de
liebenswürdig ☊ đáng yêu ☊ 可爱的 ☊ kěài de
diese hier ☊ nó ở đây ☊ 在这儿 ☊ zài zhèr
großartig ☊ tuyệt vời ☊ 伟大的 ☊ wěidà de
faszinierend ☊ quyến rũ ☊ 吸引人的 ☊ xīyǐnrén de
ruhig ☊ yên tĩnh ☊ 安静 ☊ ānjìng
ruhig ☊ yên tĩnh ☊ 安静 ☊ ānjìng
er starb ☊ anh ấy qua đời ☊ 他去世了 ☊ tā qùshì le
einchecken ☊ làm thủ tục sân bay ☊ 检票 ☊ jiǎnpiào
passieren ☊ xảy ra ☊ 发生 ☊ fāshēng
spanisch ☊ tây Ban Nha ☊ 西班牙的 ☊ Xībānyá de
scharf ☊ cay ☊ 辣的 ☊ là de
scharf ☊ cay ☊ 辣的 ☊ là de
mager ☊ gầy, hốc hác ☊ 廋的 ☊ shòu de
italienisch ☊ thuộc về Ý ☊ 意大利的 ☊ Yìdàlì de
Italien ☊ nước Ý ☊ 意大利 ☊ Yìdàlì
schweizerisch ☊ thuộc về Thụy Sĩ ☊ 瑞士的 ☊ Ruìshì de
Schweiz ☊ nước Thụy Sĩ ☊ 瑞士 ☊ Ruìshì
Spanien ☊ nước Tây Ban Nha ☊ 西班牙 ☊ Xībānyá
ruhig ☊ yên tĩnh ☊ 安静 ☊ ānjìng
ruhig ☊ yên tĩnh ☊ 安静 ☊ ānjìng
sofort ☊ ngay lập tức ☊ 立刻 ☊ lìkè
zurückfahren ☊ đi quay lại ☊ 驶回 ☊ shǐhuí
fließend ☊ trôi chảy ☊ 流利的 ☊ liúlì de
auslegen ☊ bày ra ☊ 陈列 ☊ chénliè
ideal ☊ lý lưởng ☊ 理想的 ☊ lǐxiǎng de
voll ☊ đầy ☊ 满的 ☊ mǎn de
ausgezeichnet ☊ tuyệt vời ☊ 优秀的 ☊ yōuxiù de
unheimlich ☊ ghê gớm, nguy ngập ☊ 可怕的 ☊ kěpà de
abheben ☊ nhấc máy ☊ 拿起 ☊ náqǐ
außer Betrieb ☊ máy hỏng ☊ 停止运行 ☊ tíngzhǐ yùnxíng
ersetzen ☊ thay thế ☊ 代替 ☊ dàitì
ersetzen ☊ thay thế, bồi thường ☊ 代替 ☊ dàitì
verursachen ☊ nguyên nhân gây ra ☊ 造成 ☊ zàochéng
verursachen ☊ gây ra ☊ 造成 ☊ zàochéng
rennen ☊ chạy ☊ 奔跑 ☊ bēnpǎo
vor zwei Jahren ☊ cách đây hai năm ☊ 两年前 ☊ liǎng nián qián
hübsch ☊ đáng yêu, xinh đẹp ☊ 漂亮的 ☊ piàoliàng de
unterrichten ☊ giảng dạy ☊ 上课 ☊ shàngkè
dünn ☊ gầy (miền bắc việt nam), ốm (miền nam việt nam) ☊ 薄的 ☊ báo de
rundlich ☊ đầy đặn, có hình tròn ☊ 丰满的 ☊ fēngmǎn de
grün ☊ màu xanh lá cây ☊ 绿色的 ☊ lǜ sè de
Liebling ☊ cưng (miền nam việt nam), yêu (miền bắc việt nam) ☊ 最爱 ☊ zuì'ài
sich verlieben ☊ yêu nhau ☊ 爱上 ☊ àishàng
merken ☊ đế ý ☊ 发觉 ☊ fājué
auf sich aufpassen ☊ chú ý, bảo trọng ☊ 照顾 ☊ zhàogù
mit dem Bus fahren ☊ đi bằng xe buýt ☊ 坐公共汽车 ☊ zuò gōnggòng qìchē
unterschreiben ☊ ký ☊ 签字 ☊ qiān zì
übermorgen ☊ ngày mốt ☊ 后天 ☊ hòu tiān
ideal ☊ lý lưởng ☊ 理想的 ☊ lǐ xiǎng de
insgesamt ☊ cả thảy, tổng thể ☊ 总共 ☊ zǒng gòng
eintragen ☊ Đăng ký ☊ 填写 ☊ tián xiě
treu sein ☊ trung thủy ☊ 忠诚 ☊ zhōng chéng
untreu sein ☊ không trung thủy ☊ 不忠 ☊ bù zhōng
täglich ☊ hàng ngày ☊ 每天的 ☊ měi tiān de
gut klingen ☊ nghe hay ☊ 听起来不错 ☊ tīng qǐ lái bú cuò
geschmackvoll ☊ thật đẹp, đầy thẩm mỹ ☊ 有品位的 ☊ yǒu pǐn wèi de
geschmackvoll ☊ Đầy hấp dẫn ☊ 有品位的 ☊ yǒu pǐn wèi de
Papier abreißen ☊ xé giấy ☊ 撕开一张纸 ☊ sī kāi yì zhāng zhǐ
bauen ☊ xây, lắp ☊ 建 ☊ jiàn
erleichtert sein ☊ thấy dễ chịu, nhẹ nhàng ☊ 变轻松 ☊ biàn qīng sōng
sich ausdrücken ☊ bày tỏ, biểu hiện ☊ 表达 ☊ biǎo dá
berechtigt ☊ hợp lý, chính đáng ☊ 合理的 ☊ hé lǐ de
vollständig ☊ Đầy đủ ☊ 完整的 ☊ wán zhěng de
vollständig ☊ Đầy đủ ☊ 完整的 ☊ wán zhěng de
in diesem Fall ☊ trường hợp này ☊ 在这种情况下 ☊ zài zhè zhǒng qíng kuàng xià
verdorbenes Obst ☊ trái cây thối ☊ 腐烂的水果 ☊ fǔ làn de shuǐ guǒ
schmelzen ☊ làm tan, chảy ra ☊ 融化 ☊ róng huà
zudecken ☊ Đậy, che kín ☊ 盖住 ☊ gài zhù
scharf ☊ cay ☊ 辣的 ☊ là de
scharf ☊ cay ☊ 辣的 ☊ là de
geschmackvoll ☊ thật đẹp, đầy thẩm mỹ ☊ 有品位的 ☊ yǒu pǐn wèi de
geschmackvoll ☊ Đầy hấp dẫn ☊ 有品位的 ☊ yǒu pǐn wèi de
häufig ☊ thường, thường xuyên ☊ 经常的 ☊ jīng cháng de
füllen ☊ làm đầy, đổ đầy ☊ 填满 ☊ tián mǎn
seekrank sein ☊ say sóng ☊ 晕船 ☊ yūn chuán
freiwillig ☊ tự nguyện ☊ 自愿的 ☊ zì yuàn de
tagsüber ☊ cả ngày ☊ 白天 ☊ bái tiān
schieben ☊ dắt, đẩy ☊ 推 ☊ tuī
schieben ☊ kéo, đẩy ☊ 推 ☊ tuī
empfinden ☊ thấy, cảm thấy ☊ 感觉到 ☊ gǎn jué dào
unsichtbar ☊ không thấy được ☊ 看不见的 ☊ kàn bú jiàn de
springen ☊ nhảy ☊ 跳 ☊ tiào
fliegen ☊ bay ☊ 飞 ☊ fēi
schnarchen ☊ ngáy ☊ 打呼噜 ☊ dǎ hū lu
sich ausbreiten ☊ mở rộng, lan truyền ☊ 四肢伸展 ☊ sì zhī shēn zhǎn
skifahren ☊ trượt tuyết ☊ 滑雪 ☊ huá xuě
geographisch ☊ địa lý ☊ 地理上的 ☊ dì lǐ shàng de
aufbrechen nach ☊ chuyển hướng ☊ 向 ... 出发 ☊ xiàng ..... chū fā
achten auf ☊ chú ý ☊ 注意 ☊ zhù yì
knicken ☊ làm gãy ☊ 折叠 ☊ zhé dié
jemanden faszinieren ☊ say mê ☊ 吸引某人 ☊ xī yǐn mǒu rén
bejahen ☊ Đồng ý ☊ 赞同 ☊ zàn tóng
bejahen ☊ Đồng ý ☊ 赞同 ☊ zàn tóng
solcher, solche, solches ☊ như thế, như vậy ☊ 这样的 ☊ zhè yàng de
zustimmen ☊ Đồng ý ☊ 同意 ☊ tōng yì
ersetzen ☊ thay thế ☊ 代替 ☊ dài tì
ersetzen ☊ thay thế, bồi thường ☊ 代替 ☊ dài tì
etwas in der Hand halten ☊ giữ cái gì trên trong tay ☊ 把某物拿在手里 ☊ bǎ mǒu wù ná zài shǒu lǐ
ausgezeichnet ☊ tuyệt vời ☊ 出色的 ☊ chū sè de
verlangen ☊ Đòi, yêu cầu ☊ 要求 ☊ yāo qiú
sich ändern ☊ thay đổi ☊ 改变 ☊ gǎi biàn
verzweifeln an ☊ tuyệt vọng, chán nản ☊ 绝望 ☊ jué wàng
sich scheiden lassen ☊ ly dị ☊ 分手 ☊ fēn shǒu
egoistisch ☊ ích kỷ ☊ 自私 ☊ zì sī
empfindlich ☊ nhạy cảm ☊ 敏感的 ☊ mǐn gǎn de
jemandem einen Ratschlag erteilen ☊ khuyên ai ☊ 给某人一个建议 ☊ gěi mǒu rén yí gè jiàn yì
Rücksicht nehmen ☊ Để ý ☊ 关心 ☊ guān xīn
Auffordern ☊ yêu cầu ☊ 要求 ☊ yāo qiú
bluten ☊ chảy máu ☊ 流血 ☊ liú xiě
belästigen ☊ quấy rối ☊ 骚扰 ☊ sāo rǎo
fliehen ☊ chạy trốn ☊ 逃跑 ☊ táo pǎo
fliehen ☊ bỏ chạy ☊ 逃跑 ☊ táo pǎo
sich festhalten an ☊ nắm chặt lấy, tóm ☊ 抓牢 ☊ zhuā láo
beeindrucken ☊ làm lung lay ☊ 受影响 ☊ shòu yǐng xiǎng
absolut ☊ tuyệt đối ☊ 绝对的 ☊ jué duì de
etwas aufbrechen ☊ cạy ☊ 撬开 ☊ qiào kāi
holen ☊ kêu gọi, lấy ☊ 拿 ☊ ná
flüchten ☊ chạy trốn, tẩu thoát ☊ 逃跑 ☊ táo pǎo
verstecken ☊ giấu giếm, che đậy ☊ 隐藏 ☊ yǐn cáng
gefährlich ☊ nguy hiểm ☊ 危险的 ☊ wēi xiǎn de
anpflanzen ☊ trồng cây ☊ 种植 ☊ zhòng zhí
fließen ☊ chảy ☊ 流 ☊ liú
schieben ☊ dắt, đẩy ☊ 推 ☊ tuī
schieben ☊ kéo, đẩy ☊ 推 ☊ tuī
drehen ☊ quay ☊ 转身 ☊ zhuǎn shēn
verursachen ☊ nguyên nhân gây ra ☊ 引发 ☊ yǐn fā
verursachen ☊ gây ra ☊ 引发 ☊ yǐn fā
vernichten ☊ tiêu hủy ☊ 毁灭 ☊ huǐ miè
insofern ☊ ở mức độ như vậy ☊ 由此 ☊ yóu cǐ
ein Kilogramm ☊ 1 cân (nv), 1 ký (sv) ☊ 一公斤 ☊ yì gōng jīn
sich melden ☊ liên lạc, đăng ký ☊ 通报 ☊ tōng bào
behaupten ☊ nói rõ, tuyên bố ☊ 声称 ☊ shēng chēng
aufrichtig sein ☊ ngay thẳng ☊ 表现得真诚 ☊ biǎo xiàn de zhēn chéng
ein allwissender Erzähler ☊ một người kể chuyện thông suốt mọi sự ☊ 一个无所不知的作家 ☊ yí gè wú suǒ bù zhī de zuò jiā
vorschlagen ☊ gợi ý ☊ 建议 ☊ jiàn yì
verbannen ☊ Đi đày ☊ 驱逐 ☊ qū zhú
damals ☊ ngày xưa ☊ 当时 ☊ dāng shí
Es war einmal ... ☊ ngày xửa ngày xưa ☊ 有一次 ... ☊ yǒu yí cì .....
Achtung! ☊ chú ý! ☊ 注意! ☊ zhù yì!
fliehen ☊ chạy trốn ☊ 逃脱 ☊ táo tuō
fliehen ☊ bỏ chạy ☊ 逃脱 ☊ táo tuō
riskieren ☊ nguy cơ nguy hiểm ☊ 冒险 ☊ mào xiǎn
zerstören ☊ phá hủy ☊ 毁坏 ☊ huǐ huài
brennen ☊ cháy, thiêu ☊ 着火 ☊ zhǎo huǒ
schneien ☊ tuyết rơi ☊ 下雪 ☊ xià xuě
einer Gefahr ausweichen ☊ tránh nguy ☊ 避开一个危险 ☊ bì kāi yí gè wēi xiǎn
betrunken ☊ say ☊ 喝醉 ☊ hē zuì
sich befinden ☊ thấy ☊ 在 ... 中 ☊ zài ..... zhōng
beachten ☊ chú ý, chăm chú ☊ 注意 ☊ zhù yì
fühlen ☊ cảm thấy ☊ 感受 ☊ gǎn shòu
fühlen ☊ cảm thấy ☊ 感受 ☊ gǎn shòu
charmant ☊ quyến rũ ☊ 迷人的 ☊ mí rén de
hinreißend ☊ ngây ngất, say đắm ☊ 有魅力的 ☊ yǒu mèi lì de
liebenswert ☊ Đáng yêu mến ☊ 可爱的 ☊ kě ài de
schwach ☊ yếu đuối ☊ 虚弱的 ☊ xū ruò de
Ich liebe dich. ☊ anh yêu em (mann spricht zu frau), em yêu anh (frau spricht zu mann) ☊ 我爱你。 ☊ wǒ ài nǐ.
anstoßen ☊ cụng ly ☊ 碰撞 ☊ pèng zhuàng
bejahen ☊ Đồng ý ☊ 同意 ☊ tóng yì
bejahen ☊ Đồng ý ☊ 同意 ☊ tóng yì
in Erwägung ziehen ☊ chú ý đến, tính đến ☊ 考虑 ☊ kǎo lùe
dekorieren ☊ trưng bày ☊ 装饰 ☊ zhuāng shì
nähen ☊ khâu, may ☊ 缝 ☊ féng
niedlich ☊ yêu kiều, dễ thương ☊ 可爱的 ☊ kě ài de
eintragen ☊ Đăng ký ☊ 登记 ☊ dēng jì
autoritär ☊ uy quyền ☊ 独裁的 ☊ dú cái de
vollständig ☊ Đầy đủ ☊ 完全的 ☊ wán quán de
vollständig ☊ Đầy đủ ☊ 完全的 ☊ wán quán de
tanzen ☊ nhảy ☊ 跳舞 ☊ tiào wǔ
jemanden vertreten ☊ thay thế ai ☊ 代替某人 ☊ dài tì mǒu rén
widersprechen ☊ bất đồng quan điểm, không đồng ý ☊ 与 ...发生矛盾 ☊ yǔ ..... fā shēng máo dùn
beten ☊ cầu nguyện ☊ 祈祷 ☊ qǐ dǎo
sich wundern ☊ ngạc nhiên, lấy làm lạ ☊ 感到惊奇 ☊ gǎn dào jīng qí
überzeugen ☊ thuyết phục ☊ 说服 ☊ shuō fú
merkwürdig ☊ kỳ lạ ☊ 古怪的 ☊ gǔ guài de
vernünftig ☊ lý trí ☊ 理智的 ☊ lǐ zhì de
komisch ☊ kỳ cục ☊ 奇怪的 ☊ qí guài de
allmächtig ☊ quyền tối cao ☊ 万能的 ☊ wàn néng de
teuflisch ☊ ma quỷ ☊ 恶魔般的 ☊ è mó bān de
ein Problem lösen ☊ giải quyết một vấn đề ☊ 解决一个问题 ☊ jiě jué yí gè wèn tí
Recht haben ☊ có quyền ☊ 对的 ☊ duì de
Unrecht haben ☊ không có quyền ☊ 错的 ☊ cuò de
konstruieren ☊ xây dựng ☊ 建造 ☊ jiàn zào
aufhetzen ☊ xúi bậy ☊ 煽动 ☊ shān dòng
regelmäßig ☊ thường kỳ ☊ 定期的 ☊ dìng qī de
absichtlich ☊ chủ ý ☊ 有意的 ☊ yǒu yì de
sich anmelden ☊ Đăng ký ☊ 登记 ☊ dēng jì
sich verändern ☊ thay đổi ☊ 改变 ☊ gǎi biàn
beanspruchen ☊ Đòi, yêu cầu ☊ 要求 ☊ yāo qiú
jemanden ansprechen ☊ bắt chuyện với ai ☊ 与某人搭话 ☊ yǔ mǒu rén dā huà
ein Dokument anerkennen lassen ☊ chứng nhận giấy tờ ☊ 认证一份文件 ☊ rèn zhèng yí fèn wén jiàn
vorschlagen ☊ gợi ý ☊ 建议 ☊ jiàn yì
abmelden ☊ Đăng ký tạm vắng ☊ 注销 ☊ zhù xiāo
jemanden ermuntern etwas zu tun ☊ động viên, khuyến khích ai làm việc gì đó ☊ 鼓励某人做某事 ☊ gǔlì mǒurén zuò mǒushì
unüberlegt handeln ☊ hành động thiếu suy nghĩ ☊ 妄自行事, 鲁莽行事 ☊ wàngzì xíngshì, lǔmǎng xíngshì
jemanden zu etwas ermutigen ☊ động viên, khuyến khích ai làm việc gì đó ☊ 鼓励某人做某事 ☊ gǔlì mǒurén zuò mǒushì
mit jemandem übereinstimmen ☊ đồng ý, nhất trí với ai đó ☊ 与某人完全一致, 与某人取得共识 ☊ yǔ mǒurén wánquán yīzhì, yǔ mǒurén qǔdé gòngshí
etwas andeuten ☊ ám chỉ, gợi ý điều gì đó ☊ 暗示某事 ☊ ànshì mǒushì
jemanden überzeugen ☊ thuyết phục ai đó ☊ 说服某人 ☊ shuìfú mǒurén
eine überzeugende Darstellung ☊ một cách trình bày thuyết phục ☊ 一个有说服力的陈述 ☊ yī gè yǒu shuìfúlì de chénshù
plappern ☊ lẻo mép, nói luyên thuyên ☊ 喋喋不休 ☊ dié dié bù xīu
aus einem Buch zitieren ☊ dẫn, trích dẫn từ một quyển sách ☊ 引用某本书 ☊ yǐnyòng mǒu běn shū
verständnisvoll ☊ đầy thông cảm, thấu hiểu ☊ 充分理解的 ☊ chōngfēn lǐjiě de
sich aussprechen ☊ bày tỏ ý kiến ☊ 畅所欲言 ☊ chàng suǒ yù yán
sich mit jemandem unterhalten ☊ trò chuyện với ai đó ☊ 和某人聊天, 与某人交谈 ☊ hé mǒurén liáotiān, yǔ mǒurén jiāotán
sich abwenden von jemandem ☊ đoạn tuyệt, quay lưng lại với ai đó ☊ 背叛某人 ☊ bèipàn mǒurén
abschwächen ☊ làm suy yếu ☊ 削弱, 冲淡 ☊ xuēruò, chōngdàn
künftig ☊ sau này, trong tương lai ☊ 将来的, 今后的 ☊ jiānglái de, jīnghòu de
handgeschrieben ☊ viết bằng tay ☊ 手写的 ☊ shǒuxiě de
sich zu jemandem hingezogen fühlen ☊ cảm thấy bị lôi cuốn, bị hấp dẫn bởi ai đó ☊ 被某人迷住 ☊ bèi mǒurén mízhù
jemanden verführen ☊ lôi cuốn, quyến rũ ai đó ☊ 引诱某人, 诱惑某人 ☊ yǐnyòu mǒurén, yòuhuò mǒurén
jemandem schmeicheln ☊ xu nịnh, tán tỉnh, lấy lòng ai đó ☊ 讨好某人, 拍某人的马屁 ☊ tǎohǎo mǒurén, pāi mǒurén de mǎpì
eng umschlungen tanzen ☊ ôm chặt nhau nhảy ☊ 相拥起舞 ☊ xiāngyōng qǐwǔ
kuscheln ☊ âu yếm, vuốt ve ☊ 依偎 ☊ yīwēi
jemanden anlocken ☊ quyễn rũ, thu hút ai đó ☊ 引诱某人 ☊ yǐnyòu mǒurén
naiv ☊ ngây thơ ☊ 天真 ☊ tiānzhēn
jemanden belästigen ☊ làm phiền, quấy rầy ai đó ☊ 骚扰某人 ☊ sāorǎo mǒurén
ein Referat halten ☊ thuyết trình ☊ 作一个报告 ☊ zuò yī gè bàogào
etwas einüben ☊ luyện tập cái gì đó ☊ 练习某事 ☊ liànxí mǒushì
sorgfältig ☊ cẩn thận, kỹ lưỡng, chu đáo ☊ 仔细的 ☊ zǐxì de
alltäglich ☊ thường ngày, hàng ngày ☊ 日常的 ☊ rìcháng de
sich verpflichtet fühlen ☊ cảm thấy có trách nhiệm ☊ 觉得有责任 ☊ juéde yǒu zérèn
ruinieren ☊ gây thiệt hại, tàn phá ☊ 败坏 ☊ bàihuài
etwas boykottieren ☊ tẩy chay, bài xích thứ gì đó ☊ 抵制某事 ☊ dǐzhì mǒushì
den Briefkasten leeren ☊ lấy thư từ hòm thư ☊ 清空信箱 ☊ qīngkōng xìnxiāng
jemanden beeinflussen ☊ gây ảnh hưởng, tác động lên ai đó ☊ 影响某人 ☊ yǐngxiǎng mǒurén
jemanden anwerben ☊ tuyển ai đó ☊ 招聘某人 ☊ zhāopìn mǒurén
bezwecken ☊ có ý định ☊ 以 ... 为目的 ☊ yǐ ... wéi mùdí
tendieren ☊ có khuynh hướng, theo chiều hướng ☊ 趋向于 ☊ qūxiàng yú
verwalten ☊ quản lý, điều hành ☊ 掌管 ☊ zhǎngguǎn
gerichtlich ☊ pháp lý, theo pháp luật ☊ 法院的 ☊ fǎyuàn de
spenden ☊ quyên góp ☊ 捐献 ☊ juānxiàn
Geld überweisen ☊ chuyển khoản ☊ 汇款 ☊ huìkuǎn
ausreichend ☊ đủ, đầy đủ ☊ 足够的 ☊ zúgòu de
sich online registrieren ☊ đăng kí trực tuyến ☊ 在线注册, 网上注册 ☊ zàixiàn zhùcè, wǎngshàng zhùcè
tippen ☊ đánh máy (bàn phím) ☊ 键入 ☊ jiànrù
einen Baum fällen ☊ chặt cây ☊ 砍伐一棵树 ☊ kǎnfá yī kē shù
einen Ast absägen ☊ chặt, cưa đứt một cành cây ☊ 锯掉一根树枝 ☊ jùdiào yī gēn shùzhī
nach einem Verbrecher fahnden ☊ truy nã tội phạm ☊ 通缉一个罪犯 ☊ tōngjī yī gè zuìfàn
den Angeklagten freisprechen ☊ tuyên trắng án ai đó ☊ 宣告被告无罪 ☊ xuāngào bèigào wúzuì
auf Bewährung verurteilt ☊ bị tuyên án treo ☊ 宣判缓刑 ☊ xuānpàn huǎnxíng
zensieren ☊ kiểm duyệt ☊ 审查 ☊ shěnchá
entstehen ☊ nảy sinh, hình thành ☊ 发生 ☊ fāshēng
unterernährt ☊ suy dinh dưỡng ☊ 营养不良的 ☊ yíngyǎng bùliáng de
zuklappen ☊ gập lại, đậy lại ☊ 合上 ☊ héshàng
tapezieren ☊ dán giấy tường ☊ 裱糊 ☊ biǎohú
etwas umrühren ☊ khuấy cái gì đó ☊ 搅拌某物 ☊ jiǎobàn mǒuwù
zerstampfen ☊ giã bằng chày ☊ 捣烂 ☊ dǎolàn
ein Glas ausspülen ☊ rửa một cái cốc (ly) ☊ 冲洗一个玻璃杯 ☊ chōngxǐ yī gè bōlíbēi
zermahlen ☊ xay nhỏ, nghiền nhỏ ☊ 碾 ☊ niǎn
den Bus verpassen ☊ bị nhỡ, bị lỡ xe buýt ☊ 错过了公共汽车 ☊ cuòguò le gōnggòngqìchē
entgleisen ☊ trật đường ray ☊ 脱轨 ☊ tuōguǐ
hinbringen ☊ mang đến, chuyển đi ☊ 把 ... 带到 ☊ bǎ ... dàidào
einen Unfall verursachen ☊ gây ra tai nạn ☊ 引起一出事故 ☊ yǐnqǐ yī chū shìgù
unaufmerksam ☊ không chú ý, bất cẩn ☊ 不专心的 ☊ bù zhuānxīn de
rudern ☊ chèo thuyền ☊ 划船 ☊ huáchuán
einen Flug umbuchen ☊ thay đổi lịch bay, đổi chuyến bay ☊ 改签机票 ☊ gǎiqiān jīpiào
sich von Ast zu Ast schwingen ☊ leo từ cành này sang cành khác ☊ 从一个枝头荡到另一个枝头 ☊ cóng yī gè zhītóu dàng dào lìng yī gè zhītóu
eine Tierart ausrotten ☊ hủy diệt một loài động vật ☊ 一个动物种类的灭绝 ☊ yī gè dòngwù zhǒnglèi de mièjué
traben ☊ chạy nước kiệu ☊ 小跑 ☊ xiǎopǎo
flattern ☊ vẫy cánh ☊ 振动 ☊ zhèndòng
flitzen (sehr schnell rennen) ☊ chạy vùn vụt ☊ 飞奔 (很快地跑) ☊ fēibēn (hěn kuài de pǎo)
abprallen ☊ bật lại, nẩy lại ☊ 弹回 ☊ tánhuí
einen Spieler auswechseln ☊ thay cầu thủ ☊ 调换一名运动员 ☊ diàohuàn yī míng yùndòngyuán
boxen ☊ đấu quyền anh, đấm bốc ☊ 拳击 ☊ quánjī
sich beratschlagen ☊ bàn bạc, hỏi ý kiến ☊ 商议 ☊ shāngyì
klatschen, applaudieren ☊ vỗ tay ☊ 鼓掌 ☊ gǔzhǎng
sich betrinken ☊ say xỉn ☊ 买醉 ☊ mǎizuì
drollig ☊ ngộ nghĩnh, đáng yêu ☊ 滑稽的 ☊ huájī de
ehrenamtlich ☊ tình nguyện ☊ 名誉的, 义务的 ☊ míngyù de, yìwù de
entfärben ☊ tẩy màu ☊ 把 ... 除色 ☊ bǎ ... chúsè
etwas ändern ☊ thay đổi gì đó ☊ 更改某物 ☊ gēnggǎi mǒuwù
entzückend ☊ đáng yêu ☊ 迷人的 ☊ mírén de
inspirieren ☊ gây cảm hứng ☊ 启发 ☊ qǐfā
etwas auf den MP3-Player überspielen ☊ chuyển gì đó sang máy nghe nhạc mp3 ☊ 把某物转录到MP3播放器上 ☊ bǎ mǒuwù zhuǎnlù dào MPsān bōfàngqì shàng
eine Stadt belagern ☊ bao vây một thành phố ☊ 包围一座城市 ☊ bāowéi yī zuò chéngshì
hexen ☊ làm phép phù thủy ☊ 施魔法 ☊ shī mófǎ
adlig, nobel ☊ quý tộc, quý phái ☊ 高贵的 ☊ gāoguì de
mystisch ☊ huyền bí ☊ 神秘的 ☊ shénmì de
Blut abnehmen ☊ lấy máu ☊ 抽血 ☊ chōuxuě
zittern ☊ run rẩy ☊ 颤抖 ☊ chàndǒu
schlaff ☊ yếu ớt, uể oải ☊ 憔悴的 ☊ qiáocuì de
deprimiert sein ☊ bị suy nhược ☊ 抑郁 ☊ yìyù
jemanden betäuben ☊ gây mê cho ai đó ☊ 把某人麻醉 ☊ bǎ mǒurén mázuì
desinfizieren ☊ tẩy trùng ☊ 消毒 ☊ xiāodú
verspüren ☊ cảm thấy ☊ 感受到 ☊ gǎnshòu dào
jemandem die Hand schütteln ☊ bắt tay ai đó ☊ 与某人握手 ☊ yǔ mǒurén wòshǒu
mit dem Auge zwinkern ☊ nháy mắt, chớp mắt ☊ 眨眼睛 ☊ zhā yǎnjīng
abmagern ☊ gầy mòn, hốc hác ☊ 减肥 ☊ jiǎnféi
lebhaft ☊ đầy sức sống ☊ 有生气的 ☊ yǒu shēngqì de
streitsüchtig ☊ hay gây gổ, thích tranh cãi ☊ 好争吵的 ☊ hào zhēngchǎo de
opfern ☊ hy sinh ☊ 牺牲 ☊ xīshēng
willkürlich ☊ chuyên quyền, tự ý, tùy tiện ☊ 独断的 ☊ dúduàn de
Hau ab! ☊ hãy đi nơi khác, biến! ☊ 滚! ☊ Gǔn!
sabbern ☊ nhỏ dãi, tán chuyện, tán ngẫu ☊ 流口水 ☊ liú kǒushuǐ
saufen ☊ uống say ☊ 狂饮 ☊ kuángyǐn
besoffen ☊ say, say xỉn ☊ 喝醉 ☊ hēzuì
jemanden verfluchen ☊ nguyền rủa ai đó ☊ 诅咒某人 ☊ zǔzhòu mǒurén
erziehen ☊ giáo dục, dạy dỗ ☊ 培育 ☊ péiyù
liebevoll ☊ âu yếm, trìu mến ☊ 亲切的 ☊ qīnqiè de
vertrauenswürdig ☊ đáng tin cậy ☊ 值得信赖的 ☊ zhídé xìnlài de
gefühlvoll ☊ đầy xúc cảm ☊ 情感丰富的 ☊ qínggǎn fēngfù de
enterben ☊ tước quyền thừa kế ☊ 剥夺 ... 的继承权 ☊ bōduó ... de jìchéngquán
matschig ☊ lầy lội, nhầy nhụa ☊ 泥泞的 ☊ nínìng de
unbeständiges Wetter ☊ thời tiết dễ thay đổi ☊ 变化无常的天气 ☊ biànhuà-wúcháng de tiānqì
flackern ☊ nhấp nháy, lập lòe, bập bùng ☊ 闪耀 ☊ shǎnyào
konvertieren ☊ thay đổi tôn giáo, chuyển tôn giáo ☊ 皈依 ☊ guīyī
anbeten ☊ tôn thờ, sùng bái, yêu say đắm, yêu tha thiết ☊ 朝拜 ☊ cháobài
predigen ☊ thuyết giáo, giảng đạo ☊ 布道 ☊ bùdào
sich hinknien ☊ quỳ xuống ☊ 跪下 ☊ guìxià
fasten ☊ ăn chay ☊ 斋戒 ☊ zhāijiè
still ☊ yên ả, êm ả, yên tĩnh, yên ắng ☊ 寂静的 ☊ jìjìng de
hoffentlich ☊ hy vọng là ☊ 但愿 ☊ dànyuàn
Malaysia ☊ Malaysia ☊ 马来西亚 ☊ Mǎláixīyà
Norwegen ☊ Na Uy ☊ 挪威 ☊ Nuówēi
Schweden ☊ Thụy điển ☊ 瑞典 ☊ Ruìdiǎn
Türkei ☊ Thổ Nhĩ Kỳ ☊ 土耳其 ☊ Tǔ'ěrqí
Vereinigte Staaten von Amerika ☊ Hoa Kỳ, Mỹ ☊ 美国, 美利坚合众国 ☊ Měiguó, Měilìjiān Hézhòngguó
Amerika ☊ châu Mỹ ☊ 美洲 ☊ Měizhōu
anführen ☊ chỉ huy, dẫn đầu ☊ 率领 ☊ shuàilǐng
jemanden rekrutieren ☊ tuyển mộ ai đó ☊ 征募某人 ☊ zhēngmù mǒurén
gefährden ☊ gây nguy hiểm ☊ 危及 ☊ wēijí
abtrünnig sein ☊ phản bội, ly khai ☊ 变节 ☊ biànjié
sieben ☊ bảy ☊ ☊
siebzehn ☊ mười bảy ☊ ☊
nett ☊ tốt, đẹp, xinh xắn, đáng yêu ☊ ☊
das Flugzeug ☊ máy bay ☊ ☊
der Bus ☊ xe buýt ☊ ☊
das Buch ☊ quyến sách ☊ ☊
die Idee ☊ ý tưởng, ý nghĩ, tư tưởng ☊ ☊
hier ☊ ở đây ☊ ☊
der Flughafen ☊ sân bay ☊ ☊
das Flughafengebäude ☊ tòa nhà ở sân bay ☊ ☊
der Flug ☊ chuyến bay ☊ ☊
der Kofferkuli ☊ xe đế va li, xe đẩy ☊ ☊
siebzig ☊ bảy mươi ☊ ☊
der Busbahnhof ☊ trạm xe buýt ☊ ☊
die Reise ☊ chuyến du lịch ☊ ☊
machen ☊ làm, gây ra ☊ ☊
die Rückkehr ☊ quay trở lại, sự trở về ☊ ☊
der Tag ☊ ngày ☊ ☊
morgen ☊ ngày mai ☊ ☊
jetzt ☊ bây giờ, lúc này, hiện tại ☊ ☊
die Sekunde ☊ giây ☊ ☊
dieser ☊ cái này ☊ ☊
die Wechselstube ☊ quầy đối tiền ☊ ☊
der Schein ☊ tiền giấy ☊ ☊
der Geldschein ☊ tiền giấy ☊ ☊
der Geldautomat ☊ máy rút tiền tự động ☊ ☊
leihen ☊ cho mượn, cho vay ☊ ☊
er hat nicht ☊ anh ấy không có ☊ ☊
heute ☊ hôm nay ☊ ☊
entscheiden ☊ quyết định ☊ ☊
das Glas ☊ cốc thủy tinh ☊ ☊
glücklich ☊ may mắn, hạnh phúc ☊ ☊
nun ja ☊ bây giờ thì ☊ ☊
der Ausflug ☊ cuộc đi chơi, chuyến dã ngoại ☊ ☊
die Besichtigungstour ☊ chuyến tham quan ☊ ☊
der Fernseher ☊ vô tuyến ☊ ☊
das Satellitenfernsehen ☊ truyền hình cáp ☊ ☊
liebenswürdig ☊ đáng yêu ☊ ☊
wunderbar ☊ tuyệt vời ☊ ☊
aufstehen ☊ thức dậy ☊ ☊
zurückkommen ☊ quay trở lại ☊ ☊
sprechen ☊ nói chuyện ☊ ☊
lieben ☊ yêu ☊ ☊
aufwachen ☊ thức dậy, trưởng thành ☊ ☊
fantastisch ☊ tuyệt yời ☊ ☊
die Wolke ☊ mây ☊ ☊
der Schnee ☊ tuyết ☊ ☊
zurück ☊ quay lại ☊ ☊
die Unterhaltung ☊ cuộc nói chuyện ☊ ☊
finden ☊ tìm thấy, thấy ☊ ☊
bemerken ☊ nhận thấy ☊ ☊
vegetarisch ☊ đồ chay ☊ ☊
die Serviette ☊ giấy ăn ☊ ☊
der Aufzug ☊ thang máy ☊ ☊
die Klimaanlage ☊ máy điều hòa nhiệt độ ☊ ☊
fühlen ☊ cảm thấy ☊ ☊
der Trainer ☊ huấn luyện viên ☊ ☊
der Volleyball ☊ môn bóng chuyền ☊ ☊
das Eishockey ☊ môn hockey trên băng ☊ ☊
das Joggen ☊ môn chạy bộ ☊ ☊
der Samstag ☊ thứ bảy ☊ ☊
der Juli ☊ tháng bảy ☊ ☊
feiern ☊ tố chức ăn mừng, làm lễ, tổ chức lễ kỷ niệm ☊ ☊
heute Abend ☊ tối nay ☊ ☊
die Erdbeere ☊ quả dâu tây ☊ ☊
die Kartoffel ☊ khoai tây ☊ ☊
die Zwiebel ☊ hành tây ☊ ☊
der Milchshake ☊ sữa khuấy ☊ ☊
diese hier ☊ nó ở đây ☊ ☊
abwechseln ☊ thay nhau ☊ ☊
liebenswürdig ☊ đáng yêu ☊ ☊
das Wohnheim ☊ khu tập thế, ký túc xá ☊ ☊
großartig ☊ tuyệt vời ☊ ☊
faszinierend ☊ quyến rũ ☊ ☊
ruhig ☊ yên tĩnh ☊ ☊
der Gedanke ☊ quan niệm, ý nghĩ ☊ ☊
er starb ☊ anh ấy qua đời ☊ ☊
die Tankstelle ☊ cây xăng ☊ ☊
der Fahrplan ☊ bảng giờ tàu, bảng giờ xe chạy ☊ ☊
einchecken ☊ làm thủ tục sân bay ☊ ☊
der Anschlussflug ☊ chuyến bay nối tiếp ☊ ☊
passieren ☊ xảy ra ☊ ☊
das Schiff ☊ tàu thủy ☊ ☊
das Kleid ☊ chiếc váy ☊ ☊
die Schuhe ☊ đôi giày ☊ ☊
spanisch ☊ tây Ban Nha ☊ ☊
der Rock ☊ váy ngắn ☊ ☊
die Socke ☊ bít tất, yí ☊ ☊
die Strümpfe ☊ bít tất dài, yí daĩ ☊ ☊
die Stiefel ☊ giày cao cố ☊ ☊
scharf ☊ cay ☊ ☊
mager ☊ gầy, hốc hác ☊ ☊
der Roman ☊ tiếu thuyết ☊ ☊
die Halskette ☊ dây chuyền ☊ ☊
italienisch ☊ thuộc về Ý ☊ ☊
Italien ☊ nước Ý ☊ ☊
schweizerisch ☊ thuộc về Thụy Sĩ ☊ ☊
Schweiz ☊ nước Thụy Sĩ ☊ ☊
Spanien ☊ nước Tây Ban Nha ☊ ☊
ruhig ☊ yên tĩnh ☊ ☊
das Adressbuch ☊ quyến số địa chỉ ☊ ☊
sofort ☊ ngay lập tức ☊ ☊
zurückfahren ☊ đi quay lại ☊ ☊
das Picknick ☊ chuyến píc níc ☊ ☊
fließend ☊ trôi chảy ☊ ☊
auslegen ☊ bày ra ☊ ☊
die Müllentsorgung ☊ hủy rác thải ☊ ☊
der Papiercontainer ☊ thùng dựng giấy ☊ ☊
das Altpapier ☊ giấy cũ ☊ ☊
der Baum ☊ cái cây ☊ ☊
voll ☊ đầy ☊ ☊
unheimlich ☊ ghê gớm, nguy ngập ☊ ☊
der Anrufbeantworter ☊ máy nhắn ☊ ☊
abheben ☊ nhấc máy ☊ ☊
außer Betrieb ☊ máy hỏng ☊ ☊
der Geburtstag ☊ ngày sinh nhật ☊ ☊
ersetzen ☊ thay thế ☊ ☊
verursachen ☊ nguyên nhân gây ra ☊ ☊
rennen ☊ chạy ☊ ☊
der Durchfall ☊ bệnh ỉa chảy ☊ ☊
der Sonnenbrand ☊ cháy nắng ☊ ☊
die Augenbraue ☊ lông mày ☊ ☊
das Genick ☊ gáy ☊ ☊
die Ellbogen ☊ khuỷu tay ☊ ☊
der Arm ☊ tay ☊ ☊
die Hand ☊ bàn tay ☊ ☊
der Finger ☊ ngón tay ☊ ☊
die Theaterkasse ☊ quầy bán vé ở nhà hát ☊ ☊
vor zwei Jahren ☊ cách đây hai năm ☊ ☊
aufstehen ☊ đứng dậy, đứng lên ☊ ☊
hübsch ☊ đáng yêu, xinh đẹp ☊ ☊
unterrichten ☊ giảng dạy ☊ ☊
das Märchen ☊ truyện cố tích ☊ ☊
die Geschichte ☊ câu chuyện, mẩu chuyện, lịch sử ☊ ☊
der Erzähler ☊ người kế truyện ☊ ☊
dünn ☊ gầy (miền bắc việt nam), ốm (miền nam việt nam) ☊ ☊
rundlich ☊ đầy đặn, có hình tròn ☊ ☊
grün ☊ màu xanh lá cây ☊ ☊
der Automat ☊ máy tự động ☊ ☊
der Fahrkartenautomat ☊ máy bán vé tự động ☊ ☊
die Linie ☊ tuyến ☊ ☊
die Fernsehserie ☊ phim truyền hình nhiều tập ☊ ☊
die Spielshow ☊ trò chơi truyền hình ☊ ☊
das Autogramm ☊ chữ ký làm kỷ niệm, tùy bút ☊ ☊
Liebling ☊ cưng (miền nam việt nam), yêu (miền bắc việt nam) ☊ ☊
sich verlieben ☊ yêu nhau ☊ ☊
merken ☊ đế ý ☊ ☊
auf sich aufpassen ☊ chú ý, bảo trọng ☊ ☊
das Semester ☊ học kỳ ☊ ☊
mit dem Bus fahren ☊ đi bằng xe buýt ☊ ☊
das Bauwerk ☊ công trình xây dựng ☊ ☊
unterschreiben ☊ ký ☊ ☊
übermorgen ☊ ngày mốt ☊ ☊
ideal ☊ lý lưởng ☊ ☊
insgesamt ☊ cả thảy, tổng thể ☊ ☊
die Genehmigung ☊ giấy phép ☊ ☊
treu sein ☊ trung thủy ☊ ☊
untreu sein ☊ không trung thủy ☊ ☊
täglich ☊ hàng ngày ☊ ☊
der Umzug ☊ chuyển nhà ☊ ☊
die Tapete ☊ giấy dán tường ☊ ☊
der Staubsauger ☊ máy hút bụi ☊ ☊
die Kerze ☊ Đèn cầy (sv), nến (nv) ☊ ☊
der Kerzenständer ☊ chân đèn cầy (sv), chân nến (nv) ☊ ☊
gut klingen ☊ nghe hay ☊ ☊
geschmackvoll ☊ thật đẹp, đầy thẩm mỹ ☊ ☊
der Nagel ☊ cây đinh ☊ ☊
der Hammer ☊ cây búa ☊ ☊
Papier abreißen ☊ xé giấy ☊ ☊
bauen ☊ xây, lắp ☊ ☊
erleichtert sein ☊ thấy dễ chịu, nhẹ nhàng ☊ ☊
die Fabrik ☊ nhà máy ☊ ☊
der Lieferschein ☊ giấy giao hàng ☊ ☊
die Absicht ☊ ý định, mục tiêu ☊ ☊
sich ausdrücken ☊ bày tỏ, biểu hiện ☊ ☊
berechtigt ☊ hợp lý, chính đáng ☊ ☊
vollständig ☊ Đầy đủ ☊ ☊
in diesem Fall ☊ trường hợp này ☊ ☊
das Obst ☊ trái cây (sv), hoa quả (nv) ☊ ☊
verdorbenes Obst ☊ trái cây thối ☊ ☊
der Obstsalat ☊ trái cây trộn ☊ ☊
die Mandarine ☊ quýt ☊ ☊
das Kochbuch ☊ sách dạy nấu ăn ☊ ☊
schmelzen ☊ làm tan, chảy ra ☊ ☊
zudecken ☊ Đậy, che kín ☊ ☊
scharf ☊ cay ☊ ☊
geschmackvoll ☊ Đầy hấp dẫn ☊ ☊
das Ruder ☊ mái chèo, thuyền nhỏ ☊ ☊
häufig ☊ thường, thường xuyên ☊ ☊
der Entschluss ☊ quyết định ☊ ☊
das Toilettenpapier ☊ giấy vệ sinh ☊ ☊
die Schnur ☊ dây ☊ ☊
das Datum ☊ ngày ☊ ☊
das Brot streichen ☊ quết bành mỳ ☊ ☊
füllen ☊ làm đầy, đổ đầy ☊ ☊
seekrank sein ☊ say sóng ☊ ☊
freiwillig ☊ tự nguyện ☊ ☊
tagsüber ☊ cả ngày ☊ ☊
der Handschuh ☊ găng tay ☊ ☊
der Schnürsenkel ☊ dây,dây giày ☊ ☊
das Boot ☊ tàu thuyền ☊ ☊
das Gebirge ☊ dãy núi ☊ ☊
der Hahn kräht ☊ gà gáy ☊ ☊
das Stativ ☊ chân đứng cho máy ảnh ☊ ☊
schieben ☊ dắt, đẩy ☊ ☊
empfinden ☊ thấy, cảm thấy ☊ ☊
unsichtbar ☊ không thấy được ☊ ☊
die Arztpraxis ☊ phòng mạch bác sỹ ☊ ☊
der Augenarzt ☊ bác sỹ mắt ☊ ☊
springen ☊ nhảy ☊ ☊
fliegen ☊ bay ☊ ☊
schnarchen ☊ ngáy ☊ ☊
sich ausbreiten ☊ mở rộng, lan truyền ☊ ☊
der Sumpf ☊ bùn, đầm lầy ☊ ☊
das Beet ☊ luống cây, luống hoa ☊ ☊
skifahren ☊ trượt tuyết ☊ ☊
geographisch ☊ địa lý ☊ ☊
der Westen ☊ phía tây ☊ ☊
das Gepäcknetz ☊ kệ để hành lý ☊ ☊
aufbrechen nach ☊ chuyển hướng ☊ ☊
der Künstler ☊ nghệ sỹ ☊ ☊
die Spiegelreflexkamera ☊ máy quay có gương phản chiếu ☊ ☊
achten auf ☊ chú ý ☊ ☊
knicken ☊ làm gãy ☊ ☊
jemanden faszinieren ☊ say mê ☊ ☊
das R-Gespräch ☊ Điện thoại chuyển giao ☊ ☊
bejahen ☊ Đồng ý ☊ ☊
solcher, solche, solches ☊ như thế, như vậy ☊ ☊
das Gerät ☊ máy ☊ ☊
der Neid ☊ ghen tỵ ☊ ☊
die Anforderungen erfüllen ☊ hoàn thành yêu cầu ☊ ☊
zustimmen ☊ Đồng ý ☊ ☊
ersetzen ☊ thay thế, bồi thường ☊ ☊
etwas in der Hand halten ☊ giữ cái gì trên trong tay ☊ ☊
ausgezeichnet ☊ tuyệt vời ☊ ☊
der Wille ☊ ý chí ☊ ☊
die Veränderung ☊ thay đổi ☊ ☊
die Geliebte ☊ người yêu ☊ ☊
die Scheidung ☊ ly dị ☊ ☊
verlangen ☊ Đòi, yêu cầu ☊ ☊
sich ändern ☊ thay đổi ☊ ☊
verzweifeln an ☊ tuyệt vọng, chán nản ☊ ☊
sich scheiden lassen ☊ ly dị ☊ ☊
egoistisch ☊ ích kỷ ☊ ☊
die Hoffnung ☊ hy vọng ☊ ☊
der Zusammenbruch ☊ sự suy sụp ☊ ☊
empfindlich ☊ nhạy cảm ☊ ☊
jemandem einen Ratschlag erteilen ☊ khuyên ai ☊ ☊
Rücksicht nehmen ☊ Để ý ☊ ☊
der Überfall ☊ công kích, gây sự ☊ ☊
auffordern ☊ yêu cầu ☊ ☊
bluten ☊ chảy máu ☊ ☊
belästigen ☊ quấy rối ☊ ☊
fliehen ☊ chạy trốn ☊ ☊
sich festhalten an ☊ nắm chặt lấy, tóm ☊ ☊
das Recht ☊ quyền ☊ ☊
beeindrucken ☊ làm lung lay ☊ ☊
absolut ☊ tuyệt đối ☊ ☊
die Bushaltestelle ☊ trạm xe buýt ☊ ☊
der Laptop ☊ máy tính xách tay ☊ ☊
die Gefahr ☊ nguy hiểm ☊ ☊
das Schimpfwort ☊ từ bậy ☊ ☊
etwas aufbrechen ☊ cạy ☊ ☊
holen ☊ kêu gọi, lấy ☊ ☊
flüchten ☊ chạy trốn, tẩu thoát ☊ ☊
verstecken ☊ giấu giếm, che đậy ☊ ☊
gefährlich ☊ nguy hiểm ☊ ☊
der Tierarzt ☊ bác sỹ thú y ☊ ☊
die Pflanze ☊ cây ☊ ☊
der Kaktus ☊ cây xương rồng ☊ ☊
der Stamm ☊ gốc cây ☊ ☊
die Rinde ☊ vỏ cây ☊ ☊
die Wurzeln ☊ rễ cây ☊ ☊
der Obstanbau ☊ trồng trái cây ☊ ☊
die Leine ☊ dây ☊ ☊
anpflanzen ☊ trồng cây ☊ ☊
fließen ☊ chảy ☊ ☊
der Oberarm ☊ vùng trên khủy tay ☊ ☊
der Unterarm ☊ vùng dưới khủy tay ☊ ☊
der Fingernagel ☊ móng tay ☊ ☊
der Nerv ☊ dây thần kinh ☊ ☊
die Ansteckung ☊ lây nhiễm ☊ ☊
die Radarkontrolle ☊ máy định vị ☊ ☊
die Vorfahrt ☊ quyền ưu tiên đi trước ☊ ☊
das Lenkrad ☊ tay lái ☊ ☊
schieben ☊ kéo, đẩy ☊ ☊
sich anschnallen ☊ thắt dây bảo hiểm ☊ ☊
das Motorrad ☊ xe máy ☊ ☊
der Motor ☊ máy ☊ ☊
die Funktion ☊ bộ máy, sự hoạt động ☊ ☊
das Motoröl ☊ dầu máy ☊ ☊
die Ursache ☊ nguyên nhân ☊ ☊
das Teil ☊ bộ phận thay thế ☊ ☊
drehen ☊ quay ☊ ☊
verursachen ☊ gây ra ☊ ☊
vernichten ☊ tiêu hủy ☊ ☊
insofern ☊ ở mức độ như vậy ☊ ☊
ein Kilogramm ☊ 1 cân (nv), 1 ký (sv) ☊ ☊
sich melden ☊ liên lạc, đăng ký ☊ ☊
behaupten ☊ nói rõ, tuyên bố ☊ ☊
aufrichtig sein ☊ ngay thẳng ☊ ☊
ein allwissender Erzähler ☊ một người kể chuyện thông suốt mọi sự ☊ ☊
die Bedeutung ☊ ý nghĩa, nghĩa ☊ ☊
der Krimi ☊ truyện trinh thám ☊ ☊
der Comic ☊ truyện tranh ☊ ☊
das Märchenbuch ☊ truyện cổ tích ☊ ☊
die Hexe ☊ phù thủy ☊ ☊
das Jahrhundert ☊ thế kỷ ☊ ☊
der Bettler ☊ kẻ ăn mày ☊ ☊
verbannen ☊ Đi đày ☊ ☊
damals ☊ ngày xưa ☊ ☊
Es war einmal ... ☊ ngày xửa ngày xưa ☊ ☊
Achtung! ☊ chú ý! ☊ ☊
die Flucht ☊ bỏ chạy ☊ ☊
der Waldbrand ☊ cháy rừng ☊ ☊
die Flamme ☊ Đám cháy ☊ ☊
die Flutwelle ☊ sóng thủy triều ☊ ☊
die Schneeflocke ☊ bông tuyết ☊ ☊
fliehen ☊ bỏ chạy ☊ ☊
riskieren ☊ nguy cơ nguy hiểm ☊ ☊
zerstören ☊ phá hủy ☊ ☊
brennen ☊ cháy, thiêu ☊ ☊
schneien ☊ tuyết rơi ☊ ☊
einer Gefahr ausweichen ☊ tránh nguy ☊ ☊
die Brauerei ☊ nhà máy bia ☊ ☊
die Bekanntschaft ☊ thân quyến ☊ ☊
der Meinungsaustausch ☊ trao đổi ý kiến ☊ ☊
der Angeber ☊ người hay khoe khoang ☊ ☊
die Erinnerung ☊ ghi nhớ, ký ức ☊ ☊
betrunken ☊ say ☊ ☊
sich befinden ☊ thấy ☊ ☊
beachten ☊ chú ý, chăm chú ☊ ☊
fühlen ☊ cảm thấy ☊ ☊
charmant ☊ quyến rũ ☊ ☊
hinreißend ☊ ngây ngất, say đắm ☊ ☊
liebenswert ☊ Đáng yêu mến ☊ ☊
schwach ☊ yếu đuối ☊ ☊
Ich liebe dich. ☊ anh yêu em (mann spricht zu frau), em yêu anh (frau spricht zu mann) ☊ ☊
die Idee ☊ ý kiến ☊ ☊
der Eintrag ☊ Đăng ký ☊ ☊
die Kopie ☊ copy ☊ ☊
anstoßen ☊ cụng ly ☊ ☊
bejahen ☊ Đồng ý ☊ ☊
das Papier falten ☊ gấp giấy ☊ ☊
die Dekoration ☊ sự trưng bày ☊ ☊
die Umkleidekabine ☊ phòng thay đồ ☊ ☊
die Kette ☊ dây chuyền ☊ ☊
der Gürtel ☊ dây lưng ☊ ☊
die Kerze ☊ nến (nv), đèn cầy (sv) ☊ ☊
in Erwägung ziehen ☊ chú ý đến, tính đến ☊ ☊
dekorieren ☊ trưng bày ☊ ☊
nähen ☊ khâu, may ☊ ☊
niedlich ☊ yêu kiều, dễ thương ☊ ☊
eintragen ☊ Đăng ký ☊ ☊
autoritär ☊ uy quyền ☊ ☊
vollständig ☊ Đầy đủ ☊ ☊
der Musiker ☊ nhạc công, nhạc sỹ ☊ ☊
der Sänger ☊ ca sỹ ☊ ☊
das Original ☊ nguyên bản ☊ ☊
tanzen ☊ nhảy ☊ ☊
jemanden vertreten ☊ thay thế ai ☊ ☊
der Heiratsantrag ☊ giấy đăng ký kết hôn ☊ ☊
der Fotograf ☊ tay phó nháy, thợ chụp ảnh ☊ ☊
die Diskothek ☊ sàn nhảy ☊ ☊
der Alkoholrausch ☊ say rượu ☊ ☊
die Armbanduhr ☊ Đồng hồ đeo tay ☊ ☊
der Abschied ☊ chia tay ☊ ☊
widersprechen ☊ bất đồng quan điểm, không đồng ý ☊ ☊
der Teufel ☊ quỷ ☊ ☊
der Fluch ☊ lời nguyền rủa ☊ ☊
die Hexe ☊ phù thủy ☊ ☊
die Überzeugung ☊ thuyết phục ☊ ☊
der Sinn ☊ ý nghĩa ☊ ☊
der Ratschlag ☊ lời khuyên ☊ ☊
beten ☊ cầu nguyện ☊ ☊
sich wundern ☊ ngạc nhiên, lấy làm lạ ☊ ☊
überzeugen ☊ thuyết phục ☊ ☊
merkwürdig ☊ kỳ lạ ☊ ☊
vernünftig ☊ lý trí ☊ ☊
komisch ☊ kỳ cục ☊ ☊
allmächtig ☊ quyền tối cao ☊ ☊
teuflisch ☊ ma quỷ ☊ ☊
ein Problem lösen ☊ giải quyết một vấn đề ☊ ☊
Recht haben ☊ có quyền ☊ ☊
Unrecht haben ☊ không có quyền ☊ ☊
die Wolken am Himmel ☊ mây trên trời ☊ ☊
die Macht ☊ quyền lực ☊ ☊
die Vorschrift ☊ quy tắc ☊ ☊
der Aufstand ☊ sự nổi dậy, cuộc khởi nghĩa ☊ ☊
die Umfrage ☊ trưng cầu dân ý ☊ ☊
konstruieren ☊ xây dựng ☊ ☊
aufhetzen ☊ xúi bậy ☊ ☊
regelmäßig ☊ thường kỳ ☊ ☊
absichtlich ☊ chủ ý ☊ ☊
die Serie ☊ dãy, chuỗi ☊ ☊
der Vorschlag ☊ gợi ý ☊ ☊
die Stellenanzeige ☊ thông tin tuyển dụng ☊ ☊
sich anmelden ☊ Đăng ký ☊ ☊
sich verändern ☊ thay đổi ☊ ☊
der Ingenieur ☊ kỹ sư ☊ ☊
die Krankenschwester ☊ y tá ☊ ☊
der Zahnarzt ☊ nha sỹ ☊ ☊
die Autorität ☊ uy quyền ☊ ☊
der Alltag ☊ hàng ngày ☊ ☊
die Fortbildung ☊ nâng cao trình độ chuyên môn ☊ ☊
beanspruchen ☊ Đòi, yêu cầu ☊ ☊
jemanden ansprechen ☊ bắt chuyện với ai ☊ ☊
ein Dokument anerkennen lassen ☊ chứng nhận giấy tờ ☊ ☊
vorschlagen ☊ gợi ý ☊ ☊
das Visum ☊ giấy thị thực ☊ ☊
die Fluggesellschaft ☊ hãng máy bay ☊ ☊
abmelden ☊ Đăng ký tạm vắng ☊ ☊
jemanden ermuntern etwas zu tun ☊ động viên, khuyến khích ai làm việc gì đó ☊ ☊
unüberlegt handeln ☊ hành động thiếu suy nghĩ ☊ ☊
der Ratgeber ☊ người cố vấn, người khuyên bảo ☊ ☊
jemanden zu etwas ermutigen ☊ động viên, khuyến khích ai làm việc gì đó ☊ ☊
mit jemandem übereinstimmen ☊ đồng ý, nhất trí với ai đó ☊ ☊
etwas andeuten ☊ ám chỉ, gợi ý điều gì đó ☊ ☊
jemanden überzeugen ☊ thuyết phục ai đó ☊ ☊
eine überzeugende Darstellung ☊ một cách trình bày thuyết phục ☊ ☊
plappern ☊ lẻo mép, nói luyên thuyên ☊ ☊
aus einem Buch zitieren ☊ dẫn, trích dẫn từ một quyển sách ☊ ☊
verständnisvoll ☊ đầy thông cảm, thấu hiểu ☊ ☊
sich aussprechen ☊ bày tỏ ý kiến ☊ ☊
sich mit jemandem unterhalten ☊ trò chuyện với ai đó ☊ ☊
sich abwenden von jemandem ☊ đoạn tuyệt, quay lưng lại với ai đó ☊ ☊
abschwächen ☊ làm suy yếu ☊ ☊
künftig ☊ sau này, trong tương lai ☊ ☊
einerseits... andererseits ☊ một mặt, mặt này...mặt khác ☊ ☊
der Vokal ☊ nguyên âm ☊ ☊
handgeschrieben ☊ viết bằng tay ☊ ☊
das Komma ☊ dấu phẩy ☊ ☊
der Apostroph ☊ dấu phẩy trên ☊ ☊
die Theorie ☊ lý thuyết ☊ ☊
anziehend sein ☊ thu hút, quyến rũ ☊ ☊
sich zu jemandem hingezogen fühlen ☊ cảm thấy bị lôi cuốn, bị hấp dẫn bởi ai đó ☊ ☊
jemanden verführen ☊ lôi cuốn, quyến rũ ai đó ☊ ☊
die Verführung ☊ sự cám dỗ, sự quyến rũ ☊ ☊
jemandem schmeicheln ☊ xu nịnh, tán tỉnh, lấy lòng ai đó ☊ ☊
eng umschlungen tanzen ☊ ôm chặt nhau nhảy ☊ ☊
der Verstand ☊ lý trí ☊ ☊
kuscheln ☊ âu yếm, vuốt ve ☊ ☊
jemanden anlocken ☊ quyễn rũ, thu hút ai đó ☊ ☊
die Trennung ☊ sự chia tay ☊ ☊
naiv ☊ ngây thơ ☊ ☊
jemanden belästigen ☊ làm phiền, quấy rầy ai đó ☊ ☊
der Radiergummi ☊ cục tẩy ☊ ☊
der Taschenrechner ☊ máy tính bỏ túi ☊ ☊
ein Referat halten ☊ thuyết trình ☊ ☊
etwas einüben ☊ luyện tập cái gì đó ☊ ☊
der Meister ☊ thợ cả, người tinh thông, thầy ☊ ☊
sorgfältig ☊ cẩn thận, kỹ lưỡng, chu đáo ☊ ☊
alltäglich ☊ thường ngày, hàng ngày ☊ ☊
die Fahrschule ☊ trường dạy lái xe ☊ ☊
der Spezialist ☊ chuyên gia ☊ ☊
der Bergbau ☊ sự khai thác khoáng sản hay hầm mỏ ☊ ☊
der Psychiater ☊ bác sĩ tâm lý ☊ ☊
die Erzieherin ☊ người dạy dỗ, nhà sư phạm ☊ ☊
der Schneider ☊ thợ may ☊ ☊
sich verpflichtet fühlen ☊ cảm thấy có trách nhiệm ☊ ☊
der Beschluss ☊ quyết định, phán quyết ☊ ☊
das Urheberrecht ☊ bản quyền ☊ ☊
ruinieren ☊ gây thiệt hại, tàn phá ☊ ☊
etwas boykottieren ☊ tẩy chay, bài xích thứ gì đó ☊ ☊
die Anleihe, das Darlehen ☊ tín dụng, khoản vay ☊ ☊
den Briefkasten leeren ☊ lấy thư từ hòm thư ☊ ☊
der Versand ☊ sự chuyển đi, sự gửi đi ☊ ☊
die Bestellung stornieren ☊ hủy đơn đặt hàng ☊ ☊
jemanden beeinflussen ☊ gây ảnh hưởng, tác động lên ai đó ☊ ☊
der Arbeitgeber ☊ nhà tuyển dụng, người sử dụng lao động ☊ ☊
die Kündigungsfrist ☊ thời hạn quy ước trước khi chấm dứt hợp đồng (lao động) ☊ ☊
das Angebot ☊ thông báo tuyển dụng ☊ ☊
jemanden anwerben ☊ tuyển ai đó ☊ ☊
bezwecken ☊ có ý định ☊ ☊
tendieren ☊ có khuynh hướng, theo chiều hướng ☊ ☊
verwalten ☊ quản lý, điều hành ☊ ☊
die Verwaltung ☊ sự quản lý, sự điều hành ☊ ☊
das Attest ☊ giấy chứng thực, giấy chứng nhận ☊ ☊
die Urkunde ☊ giấy chứng nhận, chứng chỉ, văn bằng ☊ ☊
der Eid ☊ lời tuyên thệ, lời thề ☊ ☊
der Volksentscheid ☊ cuộc trưng cầu dân ý, cuộc biểu quyết toàn dân ☊ ☊
gerichtlich ☊ pháp lý, theo pháp luật ☊ ☊
die Stiftung ☊ quỹ, tổ chức ☊ ☊
spenden ☊ quyên góp ☊ ☊
die Spende ☊ tiền quyên góp ☊ ☊
der Ersatz ☊ sự thay thế ☊ ☊
der Anhäufung ☊ sự tích lũy ☊ ☊
Geld überweisen ☊ chuyển khoản ☊ ☊
die Stornogebühren ☊ phí hủy, phí tra soát ☊ ☊
ausreichend ☊ đủ, đầy đủ ☊ ☊
die Umdrehung ☊ vòng quay ☊ ☊
das Bergwerk ☊ nhà máy khai thác quạng mỏ ☊ ☊
die Spindel ☊ cây, trục chính ☊ ☊
das Fachwissen, das Know-how ☊ kiến thức chuyên ngành ☊ ☊
die Maschine zerlegen ☊ tháo rời máy ☊ ☊
die (Computer-)Maus ☊ chuột (máy tính) ☊ ☊
die Lizenz ☊ sự cho phép, giấy phép ☊ ☊
das (Computer-)Programm ☊ chương trình máy tính ☊ ☊
das Computerspiel ☊ trò chơi trên máy tính ☊ ☊
das Netzwerk ☊ mạng máy tính ☊ ☊
der Zugang ☊ sự truy cập ☊ ☊
das Ladegerät ☊ máy xạc pin ☊ ☊
sich online registrieren ☊ đăng kí trực tuyến ☊ ☊
tippen ☊ đánh máy (bàn phím) ☊ ☊
das Schleifpapier ☊ giấy nhám ☊ ☊
die Schleifmaschine ☊ máy mài ☊ ☊
der Riemen ☊ dây cua roa ☊ ☊
die Pumpe ☊ máy bơm ☊ ☊
die Stange ☊ thanh, gậy, cột ☊ ☊
das Messgerät ☊ máy đo ☊ ☊
der Laie ☊ a-ma-tơ, người không chuyên môn ☊ ☊
die Geschicklichkeit ☊ kỹ năng, sự tinh xảo ☊ ☊
einen Baum fällen ☊ chặt cây ☊ ☊
einen Ast absägen ☊ chặt, cưa đứt một cành cây ☊ ☊
der Bauingenieur ☊ kĩ sư xây dựng ☊ ☊
der Bauarbeiter ☊ thợ xây dựng ☊ ☊
die Phase ☊ giai đoạn, thời kỳ ☊ ☊
das Bohrgerät ☊ máy khoan ☊ ☊
der Bagger ☊ mày đào, máy xúc ☊ ☊
das Element ☊ yếu tố, thành phần ☊ ☊
das Quecksilber ☊ thủy ngân ☊ ☊
der Edelstein ☊ đá quý ☊ ☊
der Wasserstoff ☊ hydro ☊ ☊
der Schwefel ☊ lưu huỳnh ☊ ☊
die Kapsel ☊ vỏ, bao để chứa thuốc hay chất gì đó ☊ ☊
der Draht ☊ dây kim loại ☊ ☊
der Kork ☊ cây dẻ bất, điển điển ☊ ☊
das Harz ☊ nhựa thông, nhựa cây ☊ ☊
das Dynamit ☊ thuốc nổ dynamit ☊ ☊
das vergilbte Papier ☊ tờ giấy hoen ố ☊ ☊
die Handschellen ☊ cái còng tay ☊ ☊
nach einem Verbrecher fahnden ☊ truy nã tội phạm ☊ ☊
den Angeklagten freisprechen ☊ tuyên trắng án ai đó ☊ ☊
auf Bewährung verurteilt ☊ bị tuyên án treo ☊ ☊
zensieren ☊ kiểm duyệt ☊ ☊
die Zensur ☊ sự kiểm duyệt ☊ ☊
die Falle ☊ cái bẫy, cạm bẫy ☊ ☊
entstehen ☊ nảy sinh, hình thành ☊ ☊
unterernährt ☊ suy dinh dưỡng ☊ ☊
zuklappen ☊ gập lại, đậy lại ☊ ☊
die Klappe ☊ nắp đậy ☊ ☊
tapezieren ☊ dán giấy tường ☊ ☊
die Schuhcreme ☊ xi đánh giầy ☊ ☊
die Türklinke ☊ tay cầm cửa ☊ ☊
der Brand ☊ đám cháy ☊ ☊
etwas umrühren ☊ khuấy cái gì đó ☊ ☊
zerstampfen ☊ giã bằng chày ☊ ☊
ein Glas ausspülen ☊ rửa một cái cốc (ly) ☊ ☊
der Becher ☊ cái ly, cốc ☊ ☊
die schwarze Johannisbeere ☊ quả lý phúc bồn tử đen ☊ ☊
die Stachelbeere ☊ quả lý gai ☊ ☊
der Fenchel ☊ cây thì là ☊ ☊
der Spargel ☊ măng tây ☊ ☊
die Petersilie ☊ rau mùi tây ☊ ☊
der Salbei ☊ cây xô thơm ☊ ☊
der Kümmel ☊ cây carum ☊ ☊
der Brei ☊ cháo yến mạch ☊ ☊
zermahlen ☊ xay nhỏ, nghiền nhỏ ☊ ☊
das Korn mahlen ☊ xay hạt ngũ cốc ☊ ☊
das Vollkornbrot ☊ bánh mỳ ngũ cốc, bánh mì nâu ☊ ☊
das Navigationsgerät ☊ máy định vị ☊ ☊
die Lokomotive ☊ đầu máy xe lửa ☊ ☊
den Bus verpassen ☊ bị nhỡ, bị lỡ xe buýt ☊ ☊
entgleisen ☊ trật đường ray ☊ ☊
die Entgleisung ☊ sự trật đường ray ☊ ☊
der Flugzeugrumpf ☊ thân máy bay ☊ ☊
hinbringen ☊ mang đến, chuyển đi ☊ ☊
einen Unfall verursachen ☊ gây ra tai nạn ☊ ☊
unaufmerksam ☊ không chú ý, bất cẩn ☊ ☊
der Türgriff ☊ tay nắm cửa ☊ ☊
der Wagenheber ☊ cái kích, tay đòn, đòn bẫy ☊ ☊
das Getriebe ☊ bộ phận truyền động ☊ ☊
der Lenker ☊ ghi đông, tay lái ☊ ☊
der Sattel ☊ yên xe ☊ ☊
die Speiche ☊ tay quay, cái nan hoa ☊ ☊
rudern ☊ chèo thuyền ☊ ☊
die Yacht ☊ du thuyền ☊ ☊
die Schiene ☊ đường ray ☊ ☊
einen Flug umbuchen ☊ thay đổi lịch bay, đổi chuyến bay ☊ ☊
die Haifischflosse ☊ vây cá mập ☊ ☊
die Schuppen (eines Fisches) ☊ vẩy cá ☊ ☊
sich von Ast zu Ast schwingen ☊ leo từ cành này sang cành khác ☊ ☊
eine Tierart ausrotten ☊ hủy diệt một loài động vật ☊ ☊
der Feigenbaum ☊ cây sung ☊ ☊
der Nadelbaum ☊ cây lá kim ☊ ☊
die Tanne ☊ cây linh sam ☊ ☊
die Birke ☊ cây bulô ☊ ☊
die Buche ☊ cây sồi ☊ ☊
die Pinie ☊ cây thông, gỗ thông ☊ ☊
der Strauch ☊ bụi cây ☊ ☊
die Brennnessel ☊ cây tầm ma ☊ ☊
der Farn ☊ cây dương xỉ ☊ ☊
das Gewächs ☊ thực vật, cây ☊ ☊
der Hanf ☊ cây gai dầu ☊ ☊
der Mohn ☊ cây thuốc phiện ☊ ☊
der Hopfen ☊ cây hoa bia, cây hublông ☊ ☊
die Kastanie ☊ cây hạt dẻ ☊ ☊
der Lavendel ☊ cây oải hương ☊ ☊
der Löwenzahn ☊ cây bồ công anh ☊ ☊
der Raps ☊ cây cải dầu ☊ ☊
das Efeu ☊ dây thường xuân ☊ ☊
die Topfpflanze ☊ chậu hoa, chậu cây ☊ ☊
der Olivenbaum ☊ cây ôliu ☊ ☊
die Eiche ☊ cây sồi ☊ ☊
der Bambus ☊ cây tre ☊ ☊
die Blätter des Baumes ☊ lá cây ☊ ☊
traben ☊ chạy nước kiệu ☊ ☊
die Plage ☊ mối gây thiệt hại, mối làm phiền ☊ ☊
der Mähdrescher ☊ máy gặt đập, máy liên hợp ☊ ☊
flattern ☊ vẫy cánh ☊ ☊
der Truthahn ☊ gà trống tây ☊ ☊
flitzen (sehr schnell rennen) ☊ chạy vùn vụt ☊ ☊
abprallen ☊ bật lại, nẩy lại ☊ ☊
einen Spieler auswechseln ☊ thay cầu thủ ☊ ☊
die Medaille ☊ huy chương ☊ ☊
das Abzeichen ☊ huy hiệu, phù hiệu ☊ ☊
der Skistock ☊ gậy trượt tuyết ☊ ☊
die Skipiste ☊ khu trượt tuyết ☊ ☊
der Skilift ☊ cáp treo cho người trượt tuyết ☊ ☊
mit einem Heißluftballon fliegen ☊ bay trên khinh khí cầu ☊ ☊
das Seil ☊ dây cáp ☊ ☊
boxen ☊ đấu quyền anh, đấm bốc ☊ ☊
sich beratschlagen ☊ bàn bạc, hỏi ý kiến ☊ ☊
klatschen, applaudieren ☊ vỗ tay ☊ ☊
der Applaus ☊ tiếng vỗ tay ☊ ☊
sich betrinken ☊ say xỉn ☊ ☊
die Wanderschuhe ☊ giày leo núi ☊ ☊
das Karussell ☊ trò đu quay ☊ ☊
drollig ☊ ngộ nghĩnh, đáng yêu ☊ ☊
ehrenamtlich ☊ tình nguyện ☊ ☊
der Ärmel ☊ tay áo ☊ ☊
die Sandalen (Plural) ☊ giày xăng đan ☊ ☊
der Reißverschluss ☊ phéc-mơ-tuya ☊ ☊
die Wäscheleine ☊ dây phơi ☊ ☊
das Lätzchen ☊ cái yếm ☊ ☊
die Handschuhe ☊ găng tay ☊ ☊
die Schuhsohle ☊ đế giày ☊ ☊
entfärben ☊ tẩy màu ☊ ☊
etwas ändern ☊ thay đổi gì đó ☊ ☊
entzückend ☊ đáng yêu ☊ ☊
das Babyfon ☊ máy theo dõi tiếng động trẻ em ☊ ☊
inspirieren ☊ gây cảm hứng ☊ ☊
das Streichinstrument ☊ nhạc cụ dây hùng vĩ ☊ ☊
der Schlagzeuger ☊ tay chơi trống ☊ ☊
das Saiteninstrument ☊ bộ dây ☊ ☊
die Saite ☊ dây đàn ☊ ☊
das Kabel ☊ dây cáp ☊ ☊
der Plattenspieler ☊ máy hát ☊ ☊
etwas auf den MP3-Player überspielen ☊ chuyển gì đó sang máy nghe nhạc mp3 ☊ ☊
eine Stadt belagern ☊ bao vây một thành phố ☊ ☊
hexen ☊ làm phép phù thủy ☊ ☊
der Zauberer ☊ thầy phù thủy ☊ ☊
der Adlige ☊ người thuộc dòng quý tộc ☊ ☊
der Zauberstab ☊ cây đũa thần ☊ ☊
adlig, nobel ☊ quý tộc, quý phái ☊ ☊
der Adel ☊ tầng lớp quý tộc ☊ ☊
das Wappen ☊ huy hiệu ☊ ☊
das Wunder ☊ điều thần kỳ ☊ ☊
die Waldlichtung ☊ chỗ rừng thưa cây, chỗ rừng trống ☊ ☊
mystisch ☊ huyền bí ☊ ☊
der Schlaganfall ☊ tai biến mạch máu não, đột quỵ ☊ ☊
die Fehlgeburt ☊ sự sảy thai ☊ ☊
die Infektion ☊ sự nhiễm trùng, sự truyền nhiễm ☊ ☊
Blut abnehmen ☊ lấy máu ☊ ☊
der Kratzer ☊ vết trầy da, vết xây sát ☊ ☊
das Nasenbluten ☊ chảy máu cam ☊ ☊
zittern ☊ run rẩy ☊ ☊
schlaff ☊ yếu ớt, uể oải ☊ ☊
deprimiert sein ☊ bị suy nhược ☊ ☊
jemanden betäuben ☊ gây mê cho ai đó ☊ ☊
das Brechmittel ☊ thuốc gây nôn ☊ ☊
desinfizieren ☊ tẩy trùng ☊ ☊
verspüren ☊ cảm thấy ☊ ☊
die Droge ☊ chất gây nghiện ☊ ☊
das Handgelenk ☊ cổ tay ☊ ☊
die Handfläche ☊ gan bàn tay, lòng bàn tay ☊ ☊
der Linkshänder ☊ người thuận tay trái ☊ ☊
jemandem die Hand schütteln ☊ bắt tay ai đó ☊ ☊
die Arme ausstrecken ☊ duỗi tay ☊ ☊
mit dem Auge zwinkern ☊ nháy mắt, chớp mắt ☊ ☊
der Nagellackentferner ☊ thuốc tẩy sơn móng tay ☊ ☊
abmagern ☊ gầy mòn, hốc hác ☊ ☊
lebhaft ☊ đầy sức sống ☊ ☊
streitsüchtig ☊ hay gây gổ, thích tranh cãi ☊ ☊
die Schlinge ☊ dây thòng lọng ☊ ☊
das Misstrauen ☊ sự thiếu tin cậy ☊ ☊
opfern ☊ hy sinh ☊ ☊
willkürlich ☊ chuyên quyền, tự ý, tùy tiện ☊ ☊
Hau ab! ☊ hãy đi nơi khác, biến! ☊ ☊
sabbern ☊ nhỏ dãi, tán chuyện, tán ngẫu ☊ ☊
saufen ☊ uống say ☊ ☊
besoffen ☊ say, say xỉn ☊ ☊
jemanden verfluchen ☊ nguyền rủa ai đó ☊ ☊
das Geschwätz ☊ chuyện tầm phào ☊ ☊
der Kinderwagen ☊ xe đẩy trẻ em ☊ ☊
erziehen ☊ giáo dục, dạy dỗ ☊ ☊
das Vertrauen ☊ sự tin cậy ☊ ☊
liebevoll ☊ âu yếm, trìu mến ☊ ☊
vertrauenswürdig ☊ đáng tin cậy ☊ ☊
gefühlvoll ☊ đầy xúc cảm ☊ ☊
enterben ☊ tước quyền thừa kế ☊ ☊
die Gentechnik ☊ kỹ thuật gien ☊ ☊
die Lawine ☊ tuyết lở ☊ ☊
der Busch ☊ bụi cây ☊ ☊
matschig ☊ lầy lội, nhầy nhụa ☊ ☊
der zunehmende Mond ☊ trăng bán nguyệt đầu tháng ☊ ☊
der abnehmende Mond ☊ trăng bán nguyệt cuối tháng ☊ ☊
die Gezeiten ☊ thủy triều ☊ ☊
der Luftdruck ☊ áp suất, khí quyển ☊ ☊
unbeständiges Wetter ☊ thời tiết dễ thay đổi ☊ ☊
flackern ☊ nhấp nháy, lập lòe, bập bùng ☊ ☊
konvertieren ☊ thay đổi tôn giáo, chuyển tôn giáo ☊ ☊
anbeten ☊ tôn thờ, sùng bái, yêu say đắm, yêu tha thiết ☊ ☊
predigen ☊ thuyết giáo, giảng đạo ☊ ☊
die Predigt ☊ bài thuyết giáo ☊ ☊
sich hinknien ☊ quỳ xuống ☊ ☊
fasten ☊ ăn chay ☊ ☊
die Fastenzeit ☊ tuần ăn chay ☊ ☊
die Almosen, die Spende ☊ tiền làm từ thiện, sự đóng góp, sự quyên góp ☊ ☊
der Halbmond ☊ trăng bán nguyệt ☊ ☊
die Verehrung ☊ sự suy tôn ☊ ☊
still ☊ yên ả, êm ả, yên tĩnh, yên ắng ☊ ☊
die Ruhe ☊ sự yên tĩnh, sự thanh bình ☊ ☊
die Offenbarung ☊ sự hiện ra, sự khải huyền ☊ ☊
hoffentlich ☊ hy vọng là ☊ ☊
Malaysia ☊ Malaysia ☊ ☊
Norwegen ☊ Na Uy ☊ ☊
Schweden ☊ Thụy điển ☊ ☊
Türkei ☊ Thổ Nhĩ Kỳ ☊ ☊
Vereinigte Staaten von Amerika ☊ Hoa Kỳ, Mỹ ☊ ☊
Amerika ☊ châu Mỹ ☊ ☊
der Atlantik ☊ Đại tây dương ☊ ☊
die Donau ☊ sông Đa nuyp ☊ ☊
die Alpen ☊ dãy Anpơ ☊ ☊
der Himalaya ☊ dãy Himalaya ☊ ☊
das Abendland ☊ phương Tây, Tây Âu ☊ ☊
der Wiederaufbau ☊ sự xây dựng lại, sự kiến thiến lại ☊ ☊
die Vorherrschaft ☊ quyền bá chủ ☊ ☊
die Belagerung ☊ sự bao vây ☊ ☊
die Massenvernichtungswaffen (Plural) ☊ vũ khí hủy diệt hàng loạt ☊ ☊
anführen ☊ chỉ huy, dẫn đầu ☊ ☊
jemanden rekrutieren ☊ tuyển mộ ai đó ☊ ☊
gefährden ☊ gây nguy hiểm ☊ ☊
abtrünnig sein ☊ phản bội, ly khai ☊ ☊
Urlaub am Meer ☊ Kỳ nghỉ ở biển ☊ (Lektion 1, Nr. 1)
Willkommen am Strand. Bist du hier im Urlaub? ☊ Chào mừng anh đến bãi biến. Anh đi nghỉ ở đây à? ☊ (Lektion 1, Nr. 5)
Ja. Lebst du hier? ☊ Ừ. Em sống ở đây à? ☊ (Lektion 1, Nr. 6)
Ich bin auch hier im Urlaub. ☊ Em cũng đi nghỉ ở đây. ☊ (Lektion 1, Nr. 8)
Er schwimmt und dann spielt er mit einem Kind Ball. ☊ Anh ấy đi bơi và sau đó chơi bóng với một đứa trẻ. ☊ (Lektion 2, Nr. 12)
Eine Frau kommt zu ihm herüber. Sie fragt: ☊ Một phụ nữ đi tới chỗ anh ấy. Cô ấy hỏi: ☊ (Lektion 2, Nr. 13)
Wohnst du auch im Hotel Royal? ☊ Anh cũng ở khách sạn Royal à? ☊ (Lektion 2, Nr. 16)
Ja, ich habe dort ein schönes Zimmer. ☊ Vâng. Tôi có một phòng tuyệt vời ở đó. ☊ (Lektion 2, Nr. 17)
Sicher, gute Idee. ☊ Ý hay đo . ☊ (Lektion 2, Nr. 19)
Am Flughafen ☊ Ở sân bay ☊ (Lektion 3, Nr. 20)
Tri kommt am späten Nachmittag am Flughafen an. ☊ Tri đến sân bay vào lúc chiều tối ☊ (Lektion 3, Nr. 21)
Nach dem Flug ist er müde und sein Gepäck ist sehr schwer. ☊ Sau chuyến bay anh cảm thấy mệt và hành lý thì rất nặng. ☊ (Lektion 3, Nr. 22)
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)
Er hebt seinen Koffer, seine Reisetasche und seinen Rucksack auf einen Kofferkuli. ☊ Anh ấy nhấc va-li, túi du lịch và ba lô lên xe đẩy. ☊ (Lektion 3, Nr. 24)
Es sind viele Touristen im Terminal. ☊ Có nhiều khách du lịch ở phòng gửi hành lý. ☊ (Lektion 3, Nr. 25)
Tri geht zum Ausgang und verlässt den Flughafen. ☊ Tri đi ra và rời khỏi sân bay. ☊ (Lektion 3, Nr. 27)
Am Gleis fragt ein Kind Tri, wann der nächste Zug ankommt. ☊ Tại đường ray, một đứa trẻ hỏi Tri khi nào chuyến tàu tiếp theo đến. ☊ (Lektion 4, Nr. 34)
Hier, meine Kreditkarte. ☊ Đây lā thẻ tín dụng của tôi. ☊ (Lektion 4, Nr. 39)
Jetzt ist es Zeit, Geld zu tauschen. ☊ Bây giờ là lúc đối tiền. ☊ (Lektion 5, Nr. 41)
Daher überlegt er, das Geld mit seiner Kreditkarte vom Geldautomaten zu holen. ☊ Vì vậy anh ấy cân nhắc việc rút tiền bằng thẻ tín dụng từ máy rút tiền tự động. ☊ (Lektion 5, Nr. 43)
Aber er kann auch in der Wechselstube Geld wechseln. ☊ Nhưng anh ấy cũng có thế đối tiền ở quầy đối tiền. ☊ (Lektion 5, Nr. 44)
Tri fragt die Frau drinnen: ☊ Tri hỏi người phụ nữ ở trong quầy. ☊ (Lektion 5, Nr. 45)
Wie ist der Wechselkurs heute? ☊ Tỉ giá ngoại hối hôm nay như thế nào? ☊ (Lektion 5, Nr. 46)
Der Kurs ist heute sehr gut. ☊ Tỉ giá hôm nay rất tốt. ☊ (Lektion 5, Nr. 47)
Wegen des Einkaufens wird Tri hungrig, durstig und müde. ☊ Vì đi mua sắm nên Tri cảm thấy đói, khát và mệt. ☊ (Lektion 6, Nr. 51)
Er entscheidet sich, ein wenig auszuruhen. ☊ Anh ấy quyết định nghỉ một lúc. ☊ (Lektion 6, Nr. 52)
Er kommt zu einem Café und setzt sich an einen freien Tisch. ☊ Anh ấy vào một quán cà phê và ngồi vào một bàn trống. ☊ (Lektion 6, Nr. 53)
Die Kellnerin kommt zu ihm herüber. ☊ Người bồi bàn đến chỗ anh ấy. ☊ (Lektion 6, Nr. 54)
Ja, sicher. Wir haben auch Kuchen und Kekse! ☊ Có chứ. Chúng tôi có cả bánh ngọt và bánh quy. ☊ (Lektion 6, Nr. 59)
Nun, ich esse ein Sandwich mit Käse. ☊ Vậy cho tôi Sandwich với pho mát. ☊ (Lektion 6, Nr. 60)
Besichtigungstour ☊ Chuyến tham quan ☊ (Lektion 7, Nr. 61)
Besichtigungstour durch die Innenstadt. ☊ Chuyến tham quan thành phố. ☊ (Lektion 7, Nr. 63)
Die Reise beginnt jede Stunde am Hauptbahnhof. ☊ Chuyến tham quan khởi hành hàng giờ tại nhà ga trung tâm. ☊ (Lektion 7, Nr. 66)
Tri spricht mit der Dame an der Rezeption: ☊ Tri nói chuyện với một người phụ nữ tại quầy tiếp tân: ☊ (Lektion 8, Nr. 70)
Selbstverständlich, das ist prima. ☊ Được chứ, thật tuyệt vời. ☊ (Lektion 8, Nr. 73)
Sagen Sie, gibt es Fernsehen im Schlafzimmer? ☊ Vây có truyền hình trong phòng ngủ không? ☊ (Lektion 8, Nr. 74)
Ja, wir haben sogar Satellitenfernsehen. ☊ Dạ có, chúng tôi còn có cả truyền hình cáp. ☊ (Lektion 8, Nr. 75)
Wunderbar, können Sie mir bitte den Schlüssel geben? ☊ Thật tuyệt, chị làm ơn đưa tôi chìa khóa? ☊ (Lektion 8, Nr. 78)
Hier ist er. Frühstück können Sie im kleinen Haus gegenüber bekommen. ☊ Dạ đây. Anh có thể ăn sáng trong phòng nhà đối diện. ☊ (Lektion 8, Nr. 79)
Tri spricht mit einer Frau am Frühstücktisch. ☊ Tri nói chuyện với một phụ nữ ở bàn ăn sáng. ☊ (Lektion 9, Nr. 81)
Die Rühreier sind sehr gut. ☊ Món trứng chiên ngon tuyêt. ☊ (Lektion 9, Nr. 82)
Das ist wahr, aber es gibt keinen Speck. ☊ Đúng vậy, nhưng không có thịt hun khói. ☊ (Lektion 9, Nr. 83)
Weißt du, ich arbeite in einem Büro und esse deshalb meistens leichte Gerichte. ☊ Em biết không, anh làm việc ở văn phòng và vì vậy thường ăn những món nhẹ. ☊ (Lektion 9, Nr. 86)
Kann ich hier auch zu Mittag und zu Abend essen? ☊ Em có thế ăn trưa và ăn tối ở đây không? ☊ (Lektion 9, Nr. 88)
Ich glaube, dass du das nicht kannst, aber es gibt eine nette Gaststätte, nicht weit von hier. ☊ Anh nghĩ là không, nhưng mā có một cái quán ăn ngon ở gần đây. ☊ (Lektion 9, Nr. 89)
Tri ist zurück in seinem Hotelzimmer. ☊ Tri quay lại phòng khách sạn. ☊ (Lektion 10, Nr. 93)
Er schaut sich die Wettervorhersage an und denkt: ☊ Anh ấy xem dự báo thời tiết và nghĩ: ☊ (Lektion 10, Nr. 94)
Gestern war das Wetter wirklich schön und heute ist es auch warm. ☊ Hôm qua thời tiết thật là đẹp và hôm nay trời cũng ấm. ☊ (Lektion 10, Nr. 95)
Ich hoffe, dass es morgen genauso sein wird. ☊ Mình hy vọng ngày mai cũng vậy. ☊ (Lektion 10, Nr. 96)
Und hier ist die Wettervorhersage für morgen. ☊ Và bây giờ là bản tin dự báo thời tiết cho ngày mai. ☊ (Lektion 10, Nr. 97)
Aber Tri kann die Karte nicht finden, sie ist nicht in seinen Taschen. ☊ Nhưng Tri không tìm thấy bản đồ. Nó không nằm trong túi. ☊ (Lektion 11, Nr. 105)
Gehen Sie hier lang und folgen Sie der Hauptstraße, dann an der ersten Kreuzung rechts und dann gehen Sie geradeaus. ☊ Anh cứ đi theo con đường này, đến ngã tư đầu tiên thì rẽ phải và sau đó anh cứ đi thắng. ☊ (Lektion 11, Nr. 110)
Tri ist zurück und trifft Trang im Esszimmer des Gasthauses. ☊ Tri quay lại và gặp Trang trong phòng ăn của nhà nghỉ. ☊ (Lektion 12, Nr. 112)
Trang ist sehr hungrig. Sie entscheidet sich, ein Menü zu bestellen. ☊ Trang rất đói. Cô ấy quyết định gọi một suất ăn. ☊ (Lektion 12, Nr. 115)
Das ist eine gute Idee, ich mag auch ein Menü, aber ich bevorzuge ein vegetarisches. ☊ í tưởng hay đó, anh cũng thích ăn theo suất, nhưng suất ăn chay thì thích hơn. ☊ (Lektion 12, Nr. 116)
Lass uns zum Salatbuffet gehen, ich bin sehr hungrig und ich liebe den griechischen Salat. ☊ Chúng ta đi ăn búp phê salat đi. Anh đói và anh thích món salat Hy Lạp. ☊ (Lektion 12, Nr. 117)
Tri erhält eine hausgemachte vegetarische Pizza und Trang Fisch und Pommes Frites. ☊ Tri nhận món Pizza chay do quán tự làm còn Trang thi nhận món cá và khoai tây rán. ☊ (Lektion 12, Nr. 119)
Ich mag dieses Essen wirklich sehr. ☊ Em thật thích món này lắm. ☊ (Lektion 12, Nr. 120)
Warte, ich hole dir eine Serviette. ☊ Chờ chút, anh đi lấy tờ khăn giấy. ☊ (Lektion 12, Nr. 123)
Tri liebt es, Sport zu treiben. Er könnte ohne sportliche Aktivitäten nicht leben. ☊ Tri thích luyện tập thế thao. Anh ấy không thế sống nếu thiếu những hoạt động thế thao. ☊ (Lektion 13, Nr. 126)
Er entscheidet sich, zu Hause einen Artikel über sein Sportzentrum zu schreiben. ☊ Anh ấy quyết định sẽ ở nhà đế viết một bài báo về trung tâm thể thao của mình. ☊ (Lektion 13, Nr. 127)
Leute brauchen Sport, um gesund zu bleiben und sich fit zu fühlen. ☊ Mọi người cần luyện tập thế thao đế giữ gìn sức khoẻ và luôn khoẻ mạnh. ☊ (Lektion 13, Nr. 129)
Im Winter bieten wir auch Eishockey an. ☊ Vào mùa đông chúng tôi có cả môn hockey trên băng. ☊ (Lektion 13, Nr. 134)
Wenn Sie interessiert sind, fragen Sie einfach einen unserer Trainer, er wird Ihnen jede Frage beantworten. ☊ Nếu quan tâm, xin liên hệ với huấn luyện viên của chúng tôi, anh ấy sẽ trả lời mọi câu hỏi của các bạn. ☊ (Lektion 13, Nr. 136)
Er muss viel zu Essen kaufen, um wieder seinen Kühlschrank zu füllen. ☊ Anh ấy phải đi mua nhiều đồ ăn, để làm đầy tủ lạnh. ☊ (Lektion 14, Nr. 139)
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)
Er notiert eine Liste: ☊ Anh ấy lên danh sách: ☊ (Lektion 14, Nr. 142)
Für den griechischen Salat: Olivenöl, Salat, Salatdressing, Essig, Käse. ☊ Cho món salat Hy Lạp: dầu ô-liu, rau salat, nước trộn salat, dấm, pho-mát. ☊ (Lektion 14, Nr. 143)
Saft und Milchprodukte: Apfelsaft, Fruchtsaft, Mineralwasser, Milchshake, heiße Schokolade. ☊ Nước trái cây và sữa: nước táo, nước trái cây, nước khoáng, sữa khuấy, sô-cô-la nóng. ☊ (Lektion 14, Nr. 148)
Er denkt: ☊ Anh ấy nghĩ: ☊ (Lektion 14, Nr. 150)
Tri ist ein sehr guter Koch und er mag es, Freunde einzuladen. ☊ Tri là một đầu bếp giỏi và anh ấy thích mời bạn bè. ☊ (Lektion 14, Nr. 153)
Deshalb benötigt er zu Hause immer eine Menge Nahrungsmittel, selbst wenn das viel kostet. ☊ Vì vậy anh ấy luôn trữ nhiều đồ ăn trong nhà, cho dù rất tốn kém. ☊ (Lektion 14, Nr. 154)
Sie lebt in der gleichen Stadt wie Tri. ☊ Cô ấy sống cùng thành phố với Tri. ☊ (Lektion 15, Nr. 157)
Tri lädt sie zum Abendessen ein. ☊ Tri mời cô ấy đến ăn cơm tối. ☊ (Lektion 15, Nr. 158)
Sie unterhalten sich über unterschiedliche Länder und Kulturen. ☊ Họ trò chuyện về những đất nước và các nền văn hóa khác nhau. ☊ (Lektion 15, Nr. 160)
Dieser Abend ist für beide so nett gewesen, dass sie sich entscheiden, dieses Treffen jede Woche zu wiederholen. ☊ Buối tối hôm nay thật tuyệt vời đến nỗi họ quyết định gặp nhau hàng tuần. ☊ (Lektion 15, Nr. 161)
Und jede Woche wollen sie sich mit dem Kochen abwechseln. ☊ Và mỗi tuần họ muốn thay phiên nhau nấu ăn. ☊ (Lektion 15, Nr. 162)
Das Essen war sehr gut. Es war sehr nett von dir, dass du mich eingeladen hast. ☊ Bữa ăn ngon tuyệt. Cám ơn anh đã mời em. ☊ (Lektion 15, Nr. 163)
Tri und Trang sprechen über Tris Apartment. ☊ Tri và Trang nói chuyện về căn phòng của Tri. ☊ (Lektion 16, Nr. 168)
Danke. Ich bin sehr glücklich, dass ich diese Wohnung fand. ☊ Cám ơn. Anh rất may mắn khi tìm được căn nhà này. ☊ (Lektion 16, Nr. 171)
Deine Wohnung ist toll, alles ist darin so freundlich, nicht wie in dem grauen Wohnheim, in dem ich lebe. ☊ Nhà của anh thật tuyệt. Mọi thứ trông rất gần gũi, không như ở khu tập thế tối thui nơi em đang ở. ☊ (Lektion 16, Nr. 172)
Es ist nett, eingeladen zu werden und tolles Essen zu bekommen. ☊ Thật tuyệt vì được anh mời và được ăn những món ngon. ☊ (Lektion 16, Nr. 176)
Lass uns jetzt auf ein Taxi warten. ☊ Bây giờ chúng ta chờ một chiếc Taxi. ☊ (Lektion 16, Nr. 177)
Der Ausflug ☊ Chuyến du lịch ☊ (Lektion 17, Nr. 178)
Aber dieses Mal zwang Trang ihn, mit ihr mitzukommen, wenigstens für einen Tag. ☊ Nhưng lần này Trang buộc anh phải đi cùng cô, ít nhất một ngày. ☊ (Lektion 17, Nr. 181)
Dies ist der Ort, wo ich die meiste Zeit verbracht habe, als ich jung war. ☊ Đây là nơi em sống khi còn nhỏ. ☊ (Lektion 17, Nr. 183)
Ja, meine Tante hat sie aufgebaut. ☊ Dạ đúng, chính cô em đã xây nó. ☊ (Lektion 17, Nr. 185)
Sie saß immer im Aufenthaltsraum und schrieb Geschichten über die Künstler. ☊ Cô hay ngồi trong căn phòng này và viết truyện về các nghệ sĩ. ☊ (Lektion 17, Nr. 186)
Meine Mama führte darin die Gruppen herum. ☊ Ở đây mẹ em hướng dẫn các phái đoàn. ☊ (Lektion 17, Nr. 187)
Was ist das dort für ein großes Gebäude? ☊ Khu nhà lớn đằng kia là gì vậy? ☊ (Lektion 17, Nr. 194)
Aber jetzt werden die Räume vermietet, und es gibt darin viele Rechtsanwaltsbüros. ☊ Nhưng bây giờ nó được cho thuê và có nhiều văn phòng luật sư ở đó. ☊ (Lektion 17, Nr. 196)
Sie wurde dort geboren. ☊ Cô ấy sinh ra ở đó. ☊ (Lektion 18, Nr. 202)
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)
Ich hoffe, dass mit Oma alles in Ordnung ist. ☊ Em hy vọng là bà vẫn khoẻ. ☊ (Lektion 18, Nr. 206)
An der Tankstelle ☊ Tại cây xăng ☊ (Lektion 19, Nr. 209)
Tri hat seinen Führerschein vor einigen Wochen gemacht. ☊ Tri có bằng lái cách đây vài tuần. ☊ (Lektion 19, Nr. 210)
Deshalb ist er immer aufgeregt, wenn er Auto fährt. ☊ Vì vậy anh ấy vẫn luôn hồi hộp khi lái xe ô-tô. ☊ (Lektion 19, Nr. 211)
Er kennt den Weg zum Bahnhof genau. ☊ Anh ấy biết rõ đường đến nhà ga. ☊ (Lektion 19, Nr. 212)
Von dort muss er nur geradeaus über die Autobahn zum Flughafen fahren. ☊ Từ đó anh ấy chỉ việc đi thắng theo xa lộ để đến sân bay. ☊ (Lektion 19, Nr. 213)
Aber zuerst muss er zur Tankstelle fahren. ☊ Nhưng trước tiên anh ấy phải đổ xăng. ☊ (Lektion 19, Nr. 214)
Er fragt den Tankwart. ☊ Anh ấy hỏi người bán xăng. ☊ (Lektion 19, Nr. 216)
Entschuldigung, welches Benzin brauche ich? Normal, Super oder Diesel? ☊ Xin lỗi, xe tôi cần loại xăng nào? Loại thường, đặc biệt hay là dầu Diesel? ☊ (Lektion 19, Nr. 217)
Wirklich? Was ist passiert? ☊ Thật không? Chuyện gì xảy ra vậy? ☊ (Lektion 19, Nr. 221)
Ich sah sogar die Feuerwehr. ☊ Tôi còn nhìn thấy cả xe cứu hỏa. ☊ (Lektion 19, Nr. 224)
Ich hoffe, es ist niemand gestorben. ☊ Tôi hy vọng là không ai bị chết. ☊ (Lektion 19, Nr. 225)
Ich habe Glück, ich muss jetzt nach links fahren. ☊ Thật may, bây giờ tôi phải rẽ trái. ☊ (Lektion 19, Nr. 226)
Einen Flug buchen ☊ Đăng ký chuyến bay ☊ (Lektion 20, Nr. 227)
Nachdem er eine Parklücke gefunden hat, geht Tri zur Abflughalle. ☊ Sau khi tìm thấy chỗ đậu xe thì Tri đi vào phòng chờ. ☊ (Lektion 20, Nr. 228)
Er weiß nicht, wie lange er bei seinem Bruder bleiben möchte. ☊ Anh ấy không biết là mình sẽ ở chỗ anh trai bao lâu. ☊ (Lektion 20, Nr. 229)
Deshalb kauft er sich nur ein einfaches Flugticket. ☊ Vì vậy anh ấy chỉ mua vé một chiều. ☊ (Lektion 20, Nr. 230)
Er fragt die Frau, die am Ticketschalter arbeitet, nach dem günstigsten Weg zu fliegen. ☊ Anh ấy hỏi người phụ nữ đang làm việc ở quầy bán vé về đường bay rẻ nhất. ☊ (Lektion 20, Nr. 231)
Ja, aber ich denke, dass ich das Flugzeug nehme. ☊ Vâng, nhưng tôi nghĩ, tôi muốn đi máy bay. ☊ (Lektion 20, Nr. 234)
An welchem Datum möchten Sie fliegen? ☊ Vậy anh muốn bay ngày nào? ☊ (Lektion 20, Nr. 235)
Möchten Sie einen Gangsitz oder eine Fenstersitz? ☊ Anh muốn ghế gần đường đi hay gần cửa số? ☊ (Lektion 20, Nr. 237)
Raucher oder Nichtraucher? ☊ Hút thuốc hay không hút thuốc? ☊ (Lektion 20, Nr. 239)
Ja, ich weiß. Möchten Sie erste oder zweite Klasse? ☊ Đúng, tôi biết. Anh muốn vé hạng nhất hay hạng nhì? ☊ (Lektion 20, Nr. 241)
Ich sagte Ihnen bereits, den preiswertesten Flug. ☊ Tôi đã nói với chị rồi, chuyến bay rẻ nhất. ☊ (Lektion 20, Nr. 242)
Okay, hier ist der Flugplan. Der Flug ist nächste Woche. ☊ OK, đây là lịch bay. Chuyến bay vào tuần tới. ☊ (Lektion 20, Nr. 243)
Sie brauchen keinen Anschlussflug. ☊ Anh không cần chuyến bay nối tiếp. ☊ (Lektion 20, Nr. 244)
Der Flug könnte sich verzögern, aber Sie sollten eine Stunde vor Abflug einchecken. ☊ Chuyến bay có thế bị trễ,nhưng anh vẫn nên làm thủ tục một tiếng trước khi cất cánh. ☊ (Lektion 20, Nr. 245)
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)
Hallo Trang, hier ist Tri. Ich fühle mich müde und alt. ☊ Chào Trang, anh Tri đây. Anh mệt và oải quá. ☊ (Lektion 21, Nr. 249)
Sicher, ich hole dich an der spanischen Gaststätte ab. ☊ Tất nhiên rồi, em sẽ đón anh ở cạnh nhà nghỉ Tây Ban Nha. ☊ (Lektion 21, Nr. 252)
Sie möchte dort ein Kleid anprobieren, das sie auf einer Modenschau gesehen hat. ☊ Cô ấy muốn mặc thử một cái váy, cái mà cô ấy đã nhìn thấy trong chương trình biếu diễn thời trang. ☊ (Lektion 21, Nr. 254)
Schau dir dieses Kleid an. Es ist fantastisch. Denkst du, es würde mir passen? ☊ Anh xem cái váy xem. Nó thật tuyệt. Anh thấy nó có hợp với em không? ☊ (Lektion 21, Nr. 255)
Es sieht aus, als wolltest du zu einer Hochzeit gehen. ☊ Cứ như là em đi đám cưới vậy. ☊ (Lektion 21, Nr. 256)
Dies ist bequem und reine Baumwolle. Ich mag es. ☊ Cái này thật vừa và bằng sợi cotton. Anh thích nó. ☊ (Lektion 22, Nr. 259)
Nein, es ist langweilig. Versuche dieses blaue Hemd, das wird dir stehen. ☊ Không, nó trông thường quá. Anh thử cái áo sơ mi xanh này đi, sẽ hợp với anh hơn. ☊ (Lektion 22, Nr. 260)
Ich benötige nur einige warme Pullover, Schuhe, Socken, einige Hosen und Jeans, aber nichts besonderes. ☊ Anh cần vài chiếc áo thun, giày, vài đôi vớ, vài cái quần tây và quần jeans, nhưng chắng có cái nào đặc biệt cả. ☊ (Lektion 22, Nr. 261)
Und du benötigst eine neue Brille, dann siehst du, dass dieses Hemd nichts für dich ist. ☊ Và anh cần một cặp kiếng mới. Anh xem đấy, cái áo này không hợp với anh. ☊ (Lektion 22, Nr. 262)
Hey, siehst du diese Schuhe? ☊ Này, anh xem đôi giày này xem? ☊ (Lektion 22, Nr. 265)
Sie würden zu meinem neuen Rock passen. ☊ Nó thật hợp với cái váy ngắn mới của em. ☊ (Lektion 22, Nr. 266)
Ich möchte diese Schuhe und ich brauche auch neue Strümpfe und Strumpfhosen für den Winter. ☊ Em muốn đôi giày này và em cũng cần đôi tất dài và quần tất mới cho mùa đông này. ☊ (Lektion 22, Nr. 268)
Diese Schuhe stehen dir gut. ☊ Đôi giày này hợp với em đó. ☊ (Lektion 22, Nr. 269)
Okay, ich kenne ein sehr gutes Geschäft, in dem wir beide etwas finden werden. ☊ Ok, em biết một cửa hàng rất tuyệt, ở đó cả hai chúng ta sẽ tìm được thứ gì đó. ☊ (Lektion 22, Nr. 272)
Alles klar, das ist eine gute Idee. ☊ Được, ý hay. ☊ (Lektion 22, Nr. 273)
Sie entscheiden sich, zu Abend zu essen. ☊ Họ quyết định đi ăn tối. ☊ (Lektion 23, Nr. 276)
Magst du es gut durch gebraten? ☊ Anh muốn chiên kỹ không? ☊ (Lektion 23, Nr. 279)
Ich weiß, was wir jetzt essen werden. ☊ Anh biết bây giờ chúng ta sẽ ăn gì rồi. ☊ (Lektion 23, Nr. 284)
Wir können Reis kochen oder machen gebackene Kartoffeln und gebratenes Fleisch oder Fisch. ☊ Chúng ta có thể nấu cơm hay làm món khoai tây chiên với thịt hay cá chiên. ☊ (Lektion 23, Nr. 285)
Okay, das ist die einfachste Möglichkeit. ☊ Được đấy, đó là món đơn giản nhất. ☊ (Lektion 23, Nr. 286)
Koffer packen ☊ Xếp hành lý ☊ (Lektion 24, Nr. 291)
Sein Gepäck ist größer, als es im letzten Urlaub war: Er möchte mehr Sachen mitnehmen. ☊ Va-li của anh còn to hơn cả va-li trong kì nghỉ vừa qua. Anh ấy muốn mang nhiều đồ hơn. ☊ (Lektion 24, Nr. 294)
Er hat viele Andenken für seinen Bruder und seine Freunde gekauft. ☊ Anh ấy mua rất nhiều quà làm kỷ niệm cho anh trai và bạn bè. ☊ (Lektion 24, Nr. 295)
Er musste einige englische Bücher im Buchladen und einige CDs im Musikladen kaufen. ☊ Anh ấy đã mua vài quyến sách tiếng Anh ở tiệm sách và vài đĩa CD ở tiệm băng đĩa nhạc. ☊ (Lektion 24, Nr. 296)
Er ging auch zum Flohmarkt, um einige lustige Sachen zu kaufen. ☊ Anh ấy cũng đến chợ trời đế mua vài món đồ lạ. ☊ (Lektion 24, Nr. 297)
Er ruft Trang an: ☊ Anh ấy gọi điện cho Trang. ☊ (Lektion 24, Nr. 298)
Es wird in Deutschland kalt sein. ☊ Ở Đức trời sẽ lạnh đấy. ☊ (Lektion 24, Nr. 302)
Du solltest zum Zeitungsstand gehen, wenn du am Flughafen bist. ☊ Anh nên đến quầy sách báo trong sân bay. ☊ (Lektion 24, Nr. 303)
Um einige Zeitschriften und einen Reiseführer zu kaufen. ☊ Đế mua vài tờ tạp chí và quyến sách hướng dẫn. ☊ (Lektion 24, Nr. 304)
Oh mein Gott, mein Koffer wird überladen sein. ☊ Ôi trời ơi, va-li của anh sẽ đầy lắm đây. ☊ (Lektion 24, Nr. 307)
Mach einfach eine Liste mit dem, was du brauchst. Das wird dir helfen. ☊ Hãy lên danh sách những thứ anh cần. Nó sẽ giúp anh. ☊ (Lektion 24, Nr. 308)
Das ist eine sehr gute Idee. Vielen Dank! ☊ Một ý tưởng tuyệt vời. Cám ơn em nhiều. ☊ (Lektion 24, Nr. 309)
Tri, hier ist nochmal Trang. Könntest du mir bitte einen Gefallen tun? ☊ Tri, em Trang đây. Anh có thế làm giúp em một việc được không? ☊ (Lektion 25, Nr. 314)
Könntest du mir eine Halskette oder Ohrringe mitbringen? ☊ Anh có thế lấy giúp em một sợi dây chuyền hay bông tai được không? ☊ (Lektion 25, Nr. 317)
Meine Großmutter hat einen sehr wertvollen Ring aus Spanien. ☊ Bà em có một cái nhẫn rất quý từ Tây Ban Nha. ☊ (Lektion 25, Nr. 319)
Sie denkt, dass der Ring verloren geht oder so ähnlich. ☊ Bà sợ rằng chiếc nhẫn có thế bị mất hay tương tự như vậy. ☊ (Lektion 25, Nr. 321)
Könntest du bitte den Ring mitnehmen und ihn mir geben? ☊ Anh có thế lấy chiếc nhẫn cho em được không? ☊ (Lektion 25, Nr. 322)
Tri lief durch die ganze Stadt, bevor er die Adresse des Juweliers fand. ☊ Tri dạo quanh toàn bộ thành phố, trước khi anh ấy tìm thấy địa chỉ cửa tiệm kim hoàn. ☊ (Lektion 26, Nr. 326)
Trang erzählte mir, dass Sie kommen würden, um den Ring zu holen. ☊ Trang đã kế cho tôi rằng anh đến đế lấy chiếc nhẫn. ☊ (Lektion 26, Nr. 330)
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)
Trang sagte mir das bereits. Ich werde auf den Ring aufpassen. ☊ Trang đã nói điều này với cháu. Cháu sẽ giữ kỹ nó. ☊ (Lektion 26, Nr. 334)
Sein Bruder wartete bereits in der Nähe von Kreuzberg. ☊ Anh trai anh ấy đã đợi sẵn ở gần Kreuzberg. ☊ (Lektion 27, Nr. 338)
Tri ging zum Busbahnhof. ☊ Tri đi đến trạm xe buýt. ☊ (Lektion 27, Nr. 339)
Im Bus schloss er seine Augen. ☊ Trên xe buýt anh ấy nhắm mắt lại. ☊ (Lektion 27, Nr. 340)
Er war von der langen Reise sehr müde. ☊ Anh ấy mệt do chuyến đi kéo dài. ☊ (Lektion 27, Nr. 341)
Diese Person stahl den Ring von Trangs Großmutter. ☊ Người này đánh cắp chiếc nhẫn của bà Trang. ☊ (Lektion 27, Nr. 344)
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)
Er musste Trang anrufen und ihr erklären, was passiert ist. ☊ Anh ấy gọi điện cho Trang và giải thích chuyện gì đã xảy ra. ☊ (Lektion 27, Nr. 348)
Der Busfahrer sagte: Endstation, jeder muss den Bus verlassen. ☊ Người lái xe buýt nói: Ðây là bến cuối, mọi người xuống xe. ☊ (Lektion 27, Nr. 350)
Tri war verwirrt, aber dann verstand er. ☊ Tri bối rối, nhưng sau đó anh ấy nhận ra. ☊ (Lektion 27, Nr. 351)
Er fühlte in seine Taschen, und der Ring war noch dort. ☊ Anh ấy sờ vào túi và chiếc nhẫn vẫn còn đó. ☊ (Lektion 27, Nr. 353)
Tri schaute um sich. Er war die letzte Person im Bus. ☊ Tri nhìn quanh. Anh ấy là người cuối cùng trên xe buýt. ☊ (Lektion 28, Nr. 355)
Tri ging zur nächsten Straße und entschied sich, zur Wohnung seines Bruders zu trampen. ☊ Tri đi đến con đường kế tiếp và quyết định đi nhờ xe đến nhà anh trai. ☊ (Lektion 28, Nr. 358)
Er hob vorsichtig seinen Daumen und wartete auf einen Fahrer. ☊ Anh ấy giơ ngón tay cái lên và chờ một tài xế. ☊ (Lektion 28, Nr. 359)
Eine junge Frau hielt vor ihm an. ☊ Một người phụ nữ trẻ dừng xe trước anh ấy. ☊ (Lektion 28, Nr. 360)
Das wäre wundervoll. Ich muss nach Kreuzberg. ☊ Thật tuyệt vời. Tôi cần đến Kreuzberg. ☊ (Lektion 28, Nr. 362)
Ich bin nur hier, um jemand zu besuchen. ☊ Tôi đến đây đế thăm vài người. ☊ (Lektion 28, Nr. 364)
Wollen Sie etwas Mineralwasser oder Limonade? ☊ Anh có muốn uống nước khoáng hay nước chanh không? ☊ (Lektion 28, Nr. 366)
Sie packte einen großen Kasten voller Essen aus. ☊ Cô ấy mở một thùng lớn toàn đồ ăn. ☊ (Lektion 28, Nr. 367)
Sie müssen diesen Kartoffelsalat probieren. Er ist wirklich gut. ☊ Anh phải ăn thử salat khoai tây.Nó ngon lắm đấy. ☊ (Lektion 28, Nr. 368)
Sie begann, zwei Kaffees einzugießen. ☊ Cô ấy bắt đầu rót hai ly cà phê. ☊ (Lektion 28, Nr. 369)
Es sieht wie ein perfektes Picknick im Auto aus. ☊ Nhìn giống như một chuyến picnic tuyệt vời bằng ô-tô. ☊ (Lektion 28, Nr. 371)
Wir müssen einen halben Kilometer zurückfahren und dann müssen wir nach links abbiegen. ☊ Chúng ta phải quay lại nửa kilomet và sau đó phải rẽ trái. ☊ (Lektion 28, Nr. 377)
Wir müssen an einer Tankstelle anhalten, wir haben fast kein Benzin mehr. ☊ Chúng ta phải dừng lại ở một cây xăng, chúng ta gần hết xăng rồi. ☊ (Lektion 28, Nr. 378)
Nach einer halben Stunde fanden sie schließlich Kreuzberg. ☊ Sau nửa tiếng đồng hồ, cuối cùng họ đã tìm thấy Kreuzberg. ☊ (Lektion 28, Nr. 379)
Zurück in Vietnam ☊ Quay trở lại Việt Nam ☊ (Lektion 29, Nr. 381)
Tri hat vor einigen Wochen den Artikel für sein Sportzentrum geschrieben. ☊ Cách đây vài tuần Tri đã viết bài báo về trung tâm thế thao của mình. ☊ (Lektion 29, Nr. 382)
Der Artikel war in der lokalen Zeitung und viele Leute waren am Sportzentrum interessiert. ☊ Bài báo đã được đăng trên tờ báo địa phương và nhiều người chú ý đến trung tâm thế thao. ☊ (Lektion 29, Nr. 383)
Tri entscheidet sich, ein Praktikum im Sportzentrum zu machen. ☊ Tri quyết định thực tập tại trung tâm thế thao. ☊ (Lektion 29, Nr. 385)
Er möchte das Sportzentrum aufräumen. ☊ Anh ấy muốn dọn dẹp trung tâm thế thao. ☊ (Lektion 29, Nr. 386)
Er stellt viele Müllbehälter in jedem Raum des Zentrums auf. ☊ Anh ấy đặt nhiều thùng rác ở các phòng của trung tâm. ☊ (Lektion 30, Nr. 389)
In jedem Raum ist ein Müllbehälter für Papier, einer für Plastik, einer für Glas und einer für den Rest. ☊ Trong mỗi phòng có một thùng dành cho giấy, một thùng dành cho bao nilon, một thùng dành cho chai thủy tinh và một thùng dành cho các loại rác còn lại. ☊ (Lektion 30, Nr. 391)
Er hofft, dass die Kunden die Sachen trennen, die sie wegwerfen. ☊ Anh ấy hy vọng khách hàng sẽ phân loại rác khi họ vứt. ☊ (Lektion 30, Nr. 392)
An diesem Abend möchten Tri und Trang zu einer Geburtstagsfeier gehen. ☊ Tối nay Trí và Trang đi dự tiệc sinh nhật. ☊ (Lektion 31, Nr. 394)
Trang vergaß ihr Geburtstagsgeschenk in Tris Haus. ☊ Trang đã đế quên quà sinh nhật của cô ấy ở nhà Tri. ☊ (Lektion 31, Nr. 396)
Sie versucht ihn anzurufen, um ihm zu sagen, dass er es mitbringen soll. ☊ Cô ấy cố gọi điện cho anh ấy đế nói anh ấy nhớ mang nó theo. ☊ (Lektion 31, Nr. 397)
Sie wählt seine Nummer, aber es tutet nicht. ☊ Cô ấy bấm số, nhưng không được. ☊ (Lektion 31, Nr. 398)
Jedesmal wenn ich mein Mobiltelefon benutzen möchte, ist die Karte leer! ☊ Cứ mỗi lần cô ấy muốn dùng điện thoại di động là thẻ hết tiền. ☊ (Lektion 31, Nr. 399)
Sie schaut sich nach einer Telefonzelle um, aber es ist keine hier. ☊ Cô ấy nhìn quanh tìm một máy trạm điện thoại, nhưng ở đây không có cái nào. ☊ (Lektion 31, Nr. 400)
Sie fragt einen Taxifahrer: ☊ Cô ấy hỏi một người lái xe Taxi: ☊ (Lektion 31, Nr. 401)
Entschuldigen Sie, ich suche die nächste Telefonzelle. ☊ Xin lỗi, tôi muốn tìm một trạm điện thoại ở gần đây. ☊ (Lektion 31, Nr. 402)
Sie steckt ihre Telefonkarte hinein und hebt den Hörer ab, aber das Telefon funktioniert nicht. ☊ Cô ấy nhét thẻ điện thoại vào và nhấc ống nghe lên, nhưng điện thoại không hoạt động. ☊ (Lektion 31, Nr. 407)
Jetzt sieht sie das Zeichen: Außer Betrieb. ☊ Bây giờ cô ấy nhìn thấy dòng chữ: Máy hỏng. ☊ (Lektion 31, Nr. 408)
Sie versucht eine andere Telefonzelle, aber jetzt kann sie nur auf den Anrufbeantworter sprechen. ☊ Cô ấy thử sang phòng điện thoại khác, nhưng bây giờ cô ấy chỉ có thế nói vào máy trả lời tự động thôi. ☊ (Lektion 31, Nr. 409)
Er küsst sie auf die Wange. ☊ Anh ấy hôn lên má Trang. ☊ (Lektion 31, Nr. 414)
Hallo Trang, kuck, was ich für dich habe! Du hast das Geburtstagsgeschenk vergessen. ☊ Chào Trang, xem anh có gì cho em này. Em đã đế quên quà sinh nhật. ☊ (Lektion 31, Nr. 415)
Beide liefen in die Richtung, aus der die Stimme kam. ☊ Cả hai đều chạy về hướng có tiếng nói phát ra. ☊ (Lektion 32, Nr. 421)
Was ist passiert? ☊ Chuyện gì xảy ra vậy? ☊ (Lektion 32, Nr. 423)
Alles geschah so schnell. ☊ Chuyện xảy ra nhanh quá. ☊ (Lektion 32, Nr. 424)
Erzählen Sie uns die ganze Geschichte! ☊ Ông hãy kế cho chúng cháu nghe toàn bộ câu chuyện. ☊ (Lektion 32, Nr. 425)
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)
Sie verteilten sich im ganzen Haus, im Wohnzimmer, im Erdgeschoss, überall. ☊ Họ chạy toán loạn ở trong nhà, ở phòng khách, ở tầng trệt, khắp mọi nơi. ☊ (Lektion 32, Nr. 428)
Jeder rannte und schrie und schlug die Fenster ein. ☊ Mọi người chạy và kêu cứu và đập bể cửa số. ☊ (Lektion 32, Nr. 429)
Er half jedem heraus und die Leute, die sich verletzt haben, sind jetzt im Krankenhaus. ☊ Họ giúp mọi người thoát ra và những người bị thương thì bây giờ đang ở trong bệnh viện. ☊ (Lektion 32, Nr. 431)
Nach dem Unfall ist Tri sehr an Medizin interessiert. ☊ Sau vụ tai nạn Tri rất quan tâm đến y dược. ☊ (Lektion 33, Nr. 436)
Er entscheidet sich, Trang in der Apotheke zu besuchen, um sich zu informieren. ☊ Anh ấy quyết định đến thăm Trang ở hiệu thưốc đế hỏi thông tin. ☊ (Lektion 33, Nr. 437)
Ich möchte wissen, was in all diesen Fächern ist. ☊ Anh muốn biết, có cái gì ở trong các ngăn này. ☊ (Lektion 33, Nr. 439)
Ich würde ins Grippefach kucken und dir Aspirin geben. ☊ Em tìm ngăn cho bệnh cảm và lấy cho anh thuốc Aspirin. ☊ (Lektion 33, Nr. 445)
Und was würdest du tun, wenn ich Durchfall und Übelkeit hätte? ☊ Và em sẽ làm gì nếu anh bị tiêu chảy và buồn nôn. ☊ (Lektion 33, Nr. 448)
Möglicherweise hättest du eine Magenverstimmung oder eine Vergiftung. ☊ Có thế là anh có vấn đề với dạ dày hoặc bị ngộ độc. ☊ (Lektion 33, Nr. 450)
Sie haben Sonnenbrand und brauchen Sonnencreme oder sie haben eine Allergie. ☊ Họ bị cháy nắng và cần kem chống nắng hoặc bị dị ứng. ☊ (Lektion 33, Nr. 453)
Einige Leute haben eine Verletzung oder eine Wunde und verlieren Blut. ☊ Một vài người bị thương hoặc trầy xước và mất máu. ☊ (Lektion 33, Nr. 454)
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 beiden sitzen in Trangs Wohnzimmer und denken darüber nach, was sie heute Nachmittag tun könnten. ☊ Cả hai ngồi trong phòng khách nhà Trang và đang nghĩ chiều nay họ nên làm gì. ☊ (Lektion 34, Nr. 457)
Ich habe eine Idee, wir könnten ins Kino gehen. ☊ Anh có ý này, chúng mình đi xem phim đi. ☊ (Lektion 34, Nr. 458)
Er musste gegen seine Eltern, die Königin und den König kämpfen, um die Frau zu heiraten, die er liebt. ☊ Anh ấy đã phải chống lại bố mẹ, nhà vua và hoàng hậu, đế cưới người phụ nữ mà anh ấy yêu. ☊ (Lektion 34, Nr. 461)
Sie war sehr groß. ☊ Cô ấy rất cao lớn. ☊ (Lektion 34, Nr. 462)
Meiner Meinung nach war sie hässlich. ☊ Theo anh thì cô ấy xấu hoắc. ☊ (Lektion 34, Nr. 463)
Ja, jetzt erinnere ich mich. ☊ À, bây giờ thì em nhớ rồi. ☊ (Lektion 34, Nr. 464)
Warte, was ist das für ein Film? Was für ein gutaussehender Typ! ☊ Đợi đã, phim gì đây? Anh chàng này đẹp trai quá. ☊ (Lektion 34, Nr. 467)
Nein, er ist dunkelhaarig, elegant und sehr hübsch. ☊ Không, anh ta tóc màu đen, rất lịch thiệp và đáng yêu. ☊ (Lektion 34, Nr. 469)
Aber dieser Film ist ausverkauft. ☊ Nhưng bộ phim này đã bán hết vé rồi. ☊ (Lektion 34, Nr. 470)
Was ist mit dem Western? ☊ Phim cao bồi viễn Tây được không? ☊ (Lektion 34, Nr. 472)
Ich habe eine bessere Idee: Wir könnten ins Theater gehen. ☊ Em có ý này hay hơn: chúng ta đi xem hát đi. ☊ (Lektion 34, Nr. 477)
Das ist eine sehr gute Idee. Ich gehe sowieso lieber ins Theater. ☊ í hay đó. Dù sao anh vẫn thích đi nhà hát hơn. ☊ (Lektion 34, Nr. 478)
Die Eltern von Trangs Nachbarskindern sind jeden Samstag weg. ☊ Bố mẹ những đứa trẻ hàng xóm của Trang cứ thứ bảy là đi vắng. ☊ (Lektion 35, Nr. 480)
Daher babysittet Trang die drei Kinder. ☊ Do vậy Trang trông nom ba đứa trẻ. ☊ (Lektion 35, Nr. 481)
Nam ist sehr dünn. Sie ist vier Jahre alt. ☊ Nam rất gầy. Nó bốn tuối. ☊ (Lektion 35, Nr. 482)
Kim ist bereits sieben Jahre alt und geht zur Grundschule. ☊ Kim đã bảy tuối và học tiểu học. ☊ (Lektion 35, Nr. 484)
Normalerweise geht sie zum Spielplatz mit ihnen, aber heute regnet es, also bleibt sie zu Hause. ☊ Bình thường thì cô ấy cùng lũ trẻ đến sân chơi, nhưng hôm nay trời mưa, nên cô ấy ở nhà. ☊ (Lektion 35, Nr. 485)
Sie kocht eine Kindermahlzeit und legt alle Spielsachen auf den Fußboden. ☊ Cô ấy nấu ăn cho bọn trẻ và đế tất cả đồ chơi lên sàn nhà. ☊ (Lektion 35, Nr. 486)
Sie muss immer Märchen erzählen, weil sie eine sehr gute Geschichtenerzählerin ist. ☊ Cô ấy luôn phải kế một câu chuyện cố tích, vì cô ấy là một người kế chuyện rất hay. ☊ (Lektion 35, Nr. 487)
Kims Lieblingstiere sind Katzen. ☊ Con vật yêu thích của Kim là con mèo. ☊ (Lektion 35, Nr. 488)
Er hat eine ganze Stadt für die Katzen aufgebaut. ☊ Cậu ta xây cả một thành phố cho mèo. ☊ (Lektion 35, Nr. 489)
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)
Nam spielt immer, dass ihre Tier-Spielzeuge zur Schule gehen müssen. ☊ Nam luôn chơi trò dạy học cho những con thú của mình. ☊ (Lektion 35, Nr. 491)
Die Schweine bringen Kühen und Hunden bei, wie man die Computer benutzt. ☊ Những chú heo dạy những chú bò và chó về cách sử dụng máy tính. ☊ (Lektion 35, Nr. 492)
Trang bringt Lan das Alphabet bei: ☊ Trang dạy Lan bảng chữ cái. ☊ (Lektion 35, Nr. 493)
Abcdefg, hijklmnop, qrstuvw, xyz. ☊ Abcdefg,hijkmnop,qrstuvw,xyz. ☊ (Lektion 35, Nr. 494)
Nach dem Babysitting holt Tri Trang ab, weil er ihr helfen möchte, neue Skier zu kaufen. ☊ Sau khi trông trẻ xong, Tri đón Trang đi, vì anh ấy muốn giúp cô ấy mua ván trượt tuyết mới. ☊ (Lektion 35, Nr. 495)
Neue Skier bestellen ☊ Đặt bộ ván trượt tuyết mới ☊ (Lektion 36, Nr. 496)
Tri und Trang sitzen vor dem Computer und suchen Skier. ☊ Tri và Trang ngồi trước máy tính và tìm kiếm một bộ ván trượt tuyết. ☊ (Lektion 36, Nr. 497)
Trang weiß genau, welche Skier sie möchte. ☊ Trang biết rõ cô ấy thích loại nào. ☊ (Lektion 36, Nr. 498)
Ich konnte sie nirgendwo finden. ☊ Em chẳng thấy chúng ở đâu cả. ☊ (Lektion 36, Nr. 499)
Daher muss ich sie über das Internet bestellen. ☊ Vì vậy em phải đặt chúng qua mạng. ☊ (Lektion 36, Nr. 501)
Aber warum brauchst du diese speziellen Skier? ☊ Nhưng tại sao em cần bộ ván trượt tuyết chuyên dụng này? ☊ (Lektion 36, Nr. 502)
Oder musst du sie dann irgendwo abholen? ☊ Hay là em phải đi nhận ở đâu đó. ☊ (Lektion 36, Nr. 505)
Ich bekomme sie direkt in mein Apartment geliefert. ☊ Chúng sẽ được chuyển trực tiếp đến nhà em. ☊ (Lektion 36, Nr. 506)
Für sowas haben sie spezielle Dienste. ☊ Những thứ như vậy đã có dịch vụ riêng. ☊ (Lektion 36, Nr. 508)
Sollte ich sie in schwarz, weiß, gelb, grau, blau, rot, grün oder in braun nehmen? ☊ Em nên lấy màu đen, trắng, vàng, xám, xanh da trời, đỏ, xanh lá cây hay màu nâu? ☊ (Lektion 36, Nr. 509)
Du nimmst schwarz. ☊ Em sẽ lấy màu đen. ☊ (Lektion 36, Nr. 513)
Fast. Ich nehme gemischte Farben. Schwarz und Rot! ☊ Gần đúng. Em lấy màu hỗn hợp. Đen và đỏ. ☊ (Lektion 36, Nr. 514)
Jetzt muss ich nur das Online-Formular ausfüllen und dann erhalte ich die Skier meiner Träume. ☊ Em chỉ phải điền vào mẫu đơn trên mạng và nhận bộ ván trượt tuyết mơ ước của em. ☊ (Lektion 36, Nr. 515)
Trang zieht um ☊ Trang chuyến nhà. ☊ (Lektion 37, Nr. 518)
Trang hat ein nettes Apartment in der Stadtmitte gefunden. ☊ Trang đã tìm thấy một căn hộ rất tốt ở giữa thành phố. ☊ (Lektion 37, Nr. 519)
Tri möchte sie in ihrer neuen Wohnung besuchen, aber er kennt den Weg nicht. ☊ Tri muốn thăm căn phòng mới của Trang, nhưng anh ấy không biết đường. ☊ (Lektion 37, Nr. 520)
Trang erklärt ihm den Weg am Telefon. ☊ Trang chỉ đường cho anh ấy qua điện thoại. ☊ (Lektion 37, Nr. 521)
Das beste ist, wenn du dann in den Bus Nummer 10 steigst. ☊ Tốt nhất là sau đó anh đón xe buýt số 10. ☊ (Lektion 37, Nr. 523)
Wenn du im richtigen Bus sitzt, kommst du an vielen Sehenswürdigkeiten vorbei. ☊ Nếu anh ngồi đúng xe buýt, thì anh sẽ đi qua nhiều danh lam thắng cảnh. ☊ (Lektion 37, Nr. 524)
Aber wo bekomme ich die Fahrkarten für den Bus? ☊ Nhưng anh mua vé xe buýt ở đâu? ☊ (Lektion 37, Nr. 531)
Am Ticketschalter musst du sehr lange warten. Am besten benutzt du den Fahrscheinautomaten. ☊ Ở quầy bán vé anh phải đợi rất lâu. Tốt nhất là anh dùng máy bán vé tự động. ☊ (Lektion 37, Nr. 532)
Nimm einfach eine Studentenfahrkarte. Sie kostet ein Euro siebzig. ☊ Anh hãy mua vé một chiều dành cho sinh viên. Nó giá một Euro bảy mươi xu. ☊ (Lektion 37, Nr. 533)
Der Regentag ☊ Ngày mưa ☊ (Lektion 38, Nr. 536)
Es ist ein sehr regnerischer und stürmischer Tag. Trang schaut aus dem Fenster heraus. ☊ Đó là một ngày mưa bão. Trang nhìn ra cửa số. ☊ (Lektion 38, Nr. 537)
Sie wünscht, es wäre Sommer. Tri besucht sie. ☊ Trang tưởng tượng, bây giờ đang mùa hè. Tri sẽ đến chơi với cô. ☊ (Lektion 38, Nr. 538)
Es ist perfekt, um fernzusehen. ☊ Xem ti vi thì thật tuyệt. ☊ (Lektion 38, Nr. 540)
So können wir es uns bequem machen. ☊ Như vậy sẽ vui hơn. ☊ (Lektion 38, Nr. 542)
Ja, das ist eine gute Idee. ☊ Đúng đấy, ý hay đấy. ☊ (Lektion 38, Nr. 543)
Vielleicht die Sportnachrichten? ☊ Hay là xem tin thể thao? ☊ (Lektion 38, Nr. 547)
Ich glaube, dass sie heute Abend alle Höhepunkte von der letzten Fußballsaison zeigen. ☊ Chắc là tối nay đài sẽ chiếu các pha bóng hay của mùa giải trước. ☊ (Lektion 38, Nr. 548)
Hast du das Programm hier? ☊ Vậy em có lịch chương trình ở đây không? ☊ (Lektion 38, Nr. 550)
Hier haben wir eine Seifenoper. ☊ Chúng ta có chương trình ca nhạc đây. ☊ (Lektion 38, Nr. 552)
Oh, die Seifenoper ist eine Wiederholung von gestern. ☊ ồ, chương trình ca nhạc này phát lại của ngày hôm qua. ☊ (Lektion 38, Nr. 553)
Also gut, ich hole das Video. Ich bin in einer Sekunde zurück. ☊ Được rồi,anh đi thuê băng đây. Anh về ngay. ☊ (Lektion 38, Nr. 557)
Tri steht unter einem riesigen Baum, damit er nicht so nass wird. ☊ Tri đứng dưới một cái cây to đế không bị ướt. ☊ (Lektion 39, Nr. 560)
Er sieht eine berühmte Person entlang kommen. ☊ Tri nhìn thấy một người nối tiếng đi ngang qua. ☊ (Lektion 39, Nr. 561)
Er kann seinen Augen nicht trauen! ☊ Anh ấy không dám tin vào mắt mình nữa. ☊ (Lektion 39, Nr. 562)
Tri läuft zu ihm herüber und bittet ihn um ein Autogramm. ☊ Tri chạy theo anh ta và xin chữ ký. ☊ (Lektion 39, Nr. 563)
Er konnte das nicht glauben. ☊ Anh ấy không thế tin vào điều đó. ☊ (Lektion 39, Nr. 565)
Es wird kälter und kälter, und schließlich fällt Schnee. ☊ Trời ngày một lạnh hơn và cuối cùng thì tuyết rơi. ☊ (Lektion 40, Nr. 567)
Der Schnee erinnert Tri an Weihnachten. ☊ Tuyết làm Tri nhớ đến lễ Giáng sinh. ☊ (Lektion 40, Nr. 568)
Er setzt sich hin und träumt. ☊ Anh ấy ngồi xuống và mơ mộng. ☊ (Lektion 40, Nr. 569)
Er hat seine Familie so lange nicht gesehen. ☊ Đã lâu anh ấy không gặp lại gia đình. ☊ (Lektion 40, Nr. 570)
Seine Tante backte immer diese schrecklichen Kekse. ☊ Dì của anh luôn làm những cái bánh quy kinh khủng. ☊ (Lektion 40, Nr. 571)
Jeder musste ihr erzählen, wie gut sie schmeckten. ☊ Nhưng mọi người phải kế cho cô ấy nghe bánh ngon như thế nào. ☊ (Lektion 40, Nr. 572)
Seine Großmutter singt zu seiner Melodie Weihnachtslieder. ☊ Bà anh ấy hát những bài về Giáng sinh theo điệu nhạc của ông. ☊ (Lektion 40, Nr. 575)
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)
Trang sitzt im Zug. Sie fährt wegen Weihnachten nach Hause. ☊ Trang ngồi trên tàu. Cô ấy về nhà nhân dịp lễ Giáng sinh. ☊ (Lektion 41, Nr. 583)
Eine ältere Person sitzt neben ihr. ☊ Một người đứng tuối ngồi cạnh cô ấy. ☊ (Lektion 41, Nr. 584)
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)
Nein. Ich habe mich in meinem Leben über einhundert Mal verliebt. ☊ Không. Trong đời tôi đã yêu hơn trăm lần. ☊ (Lektion 41, Nr. 589)
Ich merkte, was wahre Liebe ist. ☊ Tôi thấy đó mới là tình yêu thực sự. ☊ (Lektion 41, Nr. 591)
Aber dann sind Sie nicht allein. ☊ Vậy là ông không cô đơn. ☊ (Lektion 41, Nr. 592)
Meine Frau starb vor zwei Jahren. ☊ Vợ tôi đã mất cách đây hai năm. ☊ (Lektion 41, Nr. 593)
Schauen sie nicht so. Ich bin ein alter Mann, ich habe soviel in meinem Leben gesehen. ☊ Đừng nhìn tôi như vậy. Tôi đã đứng tuổi rồi, tôi đã trải qua nhiều chuyện rồi. ☊ (Lektion 41, Nr. 595)
Jetzt werde ich das beste aus dem Rest meines Lebens machen. ☊ Bây giờ tôi sẽ cố sống tốt quãng đời còn lại của mình. ☊ (Lektion 41, Nr. 596)
Skiurlaub ☊ Đi trượt tuyết ☊ (Lektion 42, Nr. 597)
Möchtest du mit mir ein Doppelbett teilen, oder sollen wir einzelne Betten nehmen? ☊ Em muốn nằm giường đôi với anh hay là chúng ta nằm giường đơn? ☊ (Lektion 42, Nr. 598)
Möchtest du mit mir Skifahren gehen oder möchtest du eine Romanze? ☊ Anh muốn đi trượt tuyết cùng em hay là anh muốn một cuộc hẹn hò lãng mạn? ☊ (Lektion 42, Nr. 599)
Ich dachte nur, weil wir auch das Bad teilen. ☊ Anh chỉ nghĩ vậy thôi, vì chúng ta cũng dùng chung nhà tắm mà. ☊ (Lektion 42, Nr. 600)
Ich habe kein Problem damit. ☊ Em không để ý chuyện đó đâu. ☊ (Lektion 42, Nr. 601)
Wir können auch den Bus nehmen. ☊ Chúng ta có thế đi xe buýt mà. ☊ (Lektion 42, Nr. 606)
Das ist gut. Oder wir laufen. Laufen ist sehr gesund. ☊ Tốt. Hay chúng ta chạy đi. Chạy rất tốt mà. ☊ (Lektion 42, Nr. 607)
Es hängt davon ab, wo unser Hotel ist. ☊ Điều đó còn tùy khách sạn của chúng ta nằm đâu. ☊ (Lektion 42, Nr. 608)
Okay, ich rufe das Hotel an, in dem ich in den Sommerferien war. ☊ OK, anh sẽ gọi cho khách sạn mà anh đã ở vào kỳ nghỉ hè. ☊ (Lektion 42, Nr. 610)
Es muss ein tolles Skigebiet sein. ☊ Đó là khu trượt tuyết tuyệt vời. ☊ (Lektion 42, Nr. 611)
Wie gefällt dir eigentlich diese Wohnung? ☊ Thực sự em thấy căn hộ này thế nào? ☊ (Lektion 43, Nr. 616)
Wie findest du diese Wohnung im Vergleich zur ersten? ☊ Em thấy căn hộ này như thế nào so với căn hộ thứ nhất? ☊ (Lektion 43, Nr. 621)
Hier in der Nähe gibt es eine Bibliothek und einen Supermarkt. ☊ Ở gần đây có một thư viện và một siêu thị. ☊ (Lektion 43, Nr. 622)
Stimmt, die Lage der Wohnung ist ideal. ☊ Đúng, vị trí của căn hộ này thật lý tưởng. ☊ (Lektion 43, Nr. 623)
Dort unterschreiben sie den neuen Mietvertrag. ☊ Ở đó họ ký một bản hợp đồng mới thuê nhà. ☊ (Lektion 43, Nr. 626)
Sie eröffnen ein gemeinsames Konto, um ihre Miete jeden Monat überweisen zu können. ☊ Họ mở chung một tài khoản, để họ có thể mỗi tháng chuyển tiền nhà. ☊ (Lektion 44, Nr. 629)
Der ist für mich unverzichtbar. ☊ Cái này với anh không thể từ chối được. ☊ (Lektion 44, Nr. 637)
Du solltest den Kredit aber nicht zu oft beanspruchen. ☊ Nhưng anh không nên quá thường xuyên lạm dụng cái thẻ tín dụng này. ☊ (Lektion 44, Nr. 638)
Jetzt wird eingerichtet! ☊ Bây giờ bắt đầu sắp xếp! ☊ (Lektion 45, Nr. 641)
Trang und Tri ziehen in ihr neues Apartment und möchten die Räume nun geschmackvoll einrichten. ☊ Trang và Trí dọn vào căn hộ mới của họ, và giờ đây họ muốn sắp xếp các phòng thật đẹp. ☊ (Lektion 45, Nr. 642)
Vor dem Umzug planen sie die Ausstattung der Zimmer und renovieren das Bad. ☊ Trước khi chuyển nhà họ lập kế hoạch cho việc trang hoàng những căn phòng và sữa chữa nhà tắm. ☊ (Lektion 45, Nr. 643)
Ich fände es schön, wenn wir im Wohnzimmer einen Teppich ausrollen könnten. ☊ Em thấy thật đẹp, nếu chúng ta trải một tấm thảm trong phòng khách. ☊ (Lektion 45, Nr. 644)
Wenn wir die Lampe neben das Sofa und den Kerzenständer auf den Tisch stellen, dann gibt das ein romantisches Licht. ☊ Nếu chúng ta để cây đèn cạnh bộ sa lông và cái chân đèn cầy trên bàn, thì sẽ có một ánh sáng lãng mạn. ☊ (Lektion 45, Nr. 647)
Dein Plan klingt gut. ☊ Kế hoạch của em nghe hay đấy. ☊ (Lektion 45, Nr. 649)
Ich fände es sinnvoll, wenn wir dort anstatt einer Tapete Kacheln anbringen würden. ☊ Anh thấy rất có ích, nếu chúng ta có thể lát bằng gạch men thay cho giấy dán tường. ☊ (Lektion 45, Nr. 651)
Er ist erleichtert, dass Trang ihm bei der Montage hilft. ☊ Anh thấy thật dễ chịu, khi Trang giúp anh trong việc lắp ráp. ☊ (Lektion 46, Nr. 654)
Ich befürchte, das gibt ein Chaos. ☊ Anh lo ngại rằng, có sự lộn xộn rồi đây. ☊ (Lektion 46, Nr. 658)
Bevor du weiter darüber nachdenkst, hilf mir lieber. ☊ Trước khi anh tiếp tục nghĩ về việc đó, tốt hơn là hãy giúp em. ☊ (Lektion 46, Nr. 659)
Teile das Brett und zeichne parallel zueinander sechs Löcher auf. ☊ Hãy phân chia những tấm ván và đồng thời lược đồ theo sáu cái lỗ. ☊ (Lektion 46, Nr. 660)
Wofür brauche ich denn diese Einteilung? ☊ Vậy anh cần cái bản hướng dẫn này để làm gì? ☊ (Lektion 46, Nr. 661)
Ich werde besser diese Aufgabe für dich übernehmen. ☊ Tốt hơn là em sẽ làm việc này cho anh. ☊ (Lektion 46, Nr. 662)
Okay, dann hebe ich alle Nägel vom Boden auf, sammle sie in einer Schachtel und klebe ein Schild darauf. ☊ Tốt thôi, vậy anh nhặt những cái đinh dưới nền nhà lên, tập hợp chúng lại trong một cái hộp và dán tấm biển lên trên. ☊ (Lektion 46, Nr. 663)
Ja. Hier sieht es echt unordentlich aus. ☊ Vâng. Ở đây nhìn thật lộn xộn. ☊ (Lektion 46, Nr. 664)
Sehr geehrte Damen und Herren, ich möchte Folgendes reklamieren: ☊ Kính thưa quí ông và quí bà, tôi muốn phàn nàn về sự việc sau đây: ☊ (Lektion 47, Nr. 669)
Die Lieferung, die ich gestern erhalten habe, ist nicht vollständig. ☊ Hàng giao mà hôm qua tôi nhận được không đầy đủ. ☊ (Lektion 47, Nr. 670)
Obwohl die Fernbedienung auf dem Lieferschein steht, ist sie nicht im Paket enthalten. ☊ Mặc dù trong giấy giao hàng ghi là có cái điều khiển từ xa, nhưng mà nó không hề có trong kiện phẩm. ☊ (Lektion 47, Nr. 673)
Ich beschwere mich normalerweise nicht gerne, aber in diesem Fall werde ich eine Ausnahme machen. ☊ Bình thường tôi không thích phàn nàn cho lắm, nhưng trường hợp này là một ngoại lệ. ☊ (Lektion 47, Nr. 674)
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)
Ich hoffe, Sie antworten mir möglichst bald. ☊ Tôi hy vọng, quí vị trả lời nhanh nhất như có thể. ☊ (Lektion 47, Nr. 676)
Hast du gestern das frische Obst für den Nachtisch gekauft? ☊ Hôm qua anh có mua trái cây tươi để tráng miệng không? ☊ (Lektion 48, Nr. 681)
Ja, ich habe auf dem Markt Trauben, Aprikosen und Mandarinen gekauft. ☊ Có, anh đã đi chợ mua nho, mơ và quýt. ☊ (Lektion 48, Nr. 683)
Wasche das Obst, schäle es und schneide es klein. ☊ Anh hãy rửa trái cây, gọt vỏ và cắt nhỏ chúng. ☊ (Lektion 48, Nr. 686)
Öffne eine Dose Ananas und vermische den Saft mit dem übrigen Obst. ☊ Rồi anh mở hộp dứa và trộn nước ép với trái cây còn lại. ☊ (Lektion 48, Nr. 687)
Lass uns den fertigen Obstsalat in den Kühlschrank stellen und den Tisch decken. ☊ Chúng ta để trái cây trộn xong vào tủ lạnh và trải bàn. ☊ (Lektion 48, Nr. 688)
Für unsere Gäste nehmen wir das schöne Besteck, die weißen Servietten und die neuen Weingläser. ☊ Chúng ta dùng bộ dao nĩa thật đẹp cho khách, những giấy ăn trắng và những ly để uống rượu vang thật mới. ☊ (Lektion 48, Nr. 689)
Sie wollen heute das Spiel im Stadion anschauen, anstatt vor dem Fernseher zu sitzen. ☊ Hôm nay họ muốn xem trận đấu trong sân, thay vì ngồi xem trên TV. ☊ (Lektion 49, Nr. 692)
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)
Hoffentlich müssen wir uns am Haupteingang nicht zu lange anstellen. ☊ Hy vọng là chúng ta không phải xếp hàng quá lâu ở lối vào chính. ☊ (Lektion 49, Nr. 695)
Schließlich findet heute das Spiel trotz des Regens statt. ☊ Cuối cùng trận đấu hôm nay cũng diễn ra mặc cho trời mưa. ☊ (Lektion 49, Nr. 696)
Ich bin jetzt schon fast heiser. ☊ Giờ giọng em sắp khàn rồi đây. ☊ (Lektion 49, Nr. 701)
Schau doch auf dein Ticket: ☊ Hãy xem lại vé của em đó. ☊ (Lektion 49, Nr. 702)
Wir sitzen gleich hinter dem Tor. ☊ Chúng ta ngồi ngay sau khung thành. ☊ (Lektion 49, Nr. 703)
Trang und Tri haben den Entschluss gefasst, eine kurze Reise in die Berge zu unternehmen. ☊ Trang và Trí đã quyết định, làm một chuyến du lịch ngắn lên núi. ☊ (Lektion 50, Nr. 705)
So können wir uns selbst versorgen und uns für unsere Radtouren Brote streichen. ☊ Vậy chúng ta nên tự chuẩn bị và quết bánh mỳ cho tua xe đạp. ☊ (Lektion 50, Nr. 709)
Die Anreise zur Hütte ☊ Chuyến đi tới nhà gỗ ☊ (Lektion 51, Nr. 713)
Trang und Tri bereiten sich auf ihre Reise vor. ☊ Trang và trí chuẩn bị cho chuyến du lịch của họ. ☊ (Lektion 51, Nr. 714)
Ja, habe ich. Schade, dass wir zu dieser Jahreszeit nicht mehr baden können. ☊ Rồi. Đáng tiếc mùa này chúng ta không thể tắm được. ☊ (Lektion 51, Nr. 716)
Von einer kleinen Brücke haben sie einen herrlichen Blick über einen Fluss. ☊ Từ cây cầu nhỏ họ có được tầm nhìn tuyệt vời qua con sông. ☊ (Lektion 51, Nr. 719)
Schau dir die vielen Boote im Fluss an. ☊ Anh nhìn nè, có rất nhiều tàu thuyền trên sông. ☊ (Lektion 51, Nr. 720)
Wollen wir hier Pause machen und am Ufer entlang spazieren? ☊ Chúng ta có nên nghỉ ngơi ở đây và đi dạo dọc bờ sông? ☊ (Lektion 51, Nr. 721)
Wir müssen noch die Schlüssel für die Hütte beim Besitzer abholen. ☊ Chúng ta còn phải lấy chìa khóa của nhà gỗ ở chỗ chủ nhà. ☊ (Lektion 51, Nr. 723)
Gut, dann lass uns schnell weiterfahren! ☊ Được rồi, vậy chúng ta phải nhanh đi tiếp thôi! ☊ (Lektion 51, Nr. 724)
Pass auf! Da ist ein Fußgänger, der am Flussufer den Schiffen zusieht. ☊ Chú ý! Có một người đi bộ bên bờ sông đang ngắm nhìn những con thuyền. ☊ (Lektion 51, Nr. 725)
Trang und Tri haben den Schlüssel zur Hütte rechtzeitig abgeholt. ☊ Trang và Trí đã kịp thời lấy được chìa khóa nhà gỗ. ☊ (Lektion 52, Nr. 727)
Sie genießen die Fahrt durchs Gebirge. ☊ Họ thưởng thức cuộc du ngoạn qua những dãy núi. ☊ (Lektion 52, Nr. 730)
Gute Idee! Dort hinten an dem Teich können wir Rast machen. ☊ Ý kiến hay! Ở đằng kia sau cái đầm chúng ta có thể nghỉ. ☊ (Lektion 52, Nr. 735)
Genau, sonst hätten wir diesen Rastplatz nicht entdeckt. ☊ Đúng, nếu không thì chúng ta đã không thể phát hiện ra chỗ nghỉ ngơi này. ☊ (Lektion 52, Nr. 739)
Ich werde ein paar Fotos zur Erinnerung machen. ☊ Anh sẽ chụp một vài tấm ảnh để kỷ niệm. ☊ (Lektion 52, Nr. 740)
Er schreit und Trang läuft zu ihm. ☊ Anh kêu lên và Trang chạy tới bên anh. ☊ (Lektion 53, Nr. 744)
Bitte hole sofort einen Arzt! ☊ Làm ơn hãy gọi bác sỹ. ☊ (Lektion 53, Nr. 746)
Ich bin schon unterwegs! Ich beeile mich! ☊ Em đang trên đường rồi! Em đang đi gấp đây. ☊ (Lektion 53, Nr. 748)
Trang rennt zum Bauernhof, um Hilfe zu holen. ☊ Trang chạy tới nông trại để kêu sự giúp đỡ. ☊ (Lektion 53, Nr. 749)
Rasch kommt sie zurück. ☊ Ngay sau đó cô quay lại. ☊ (Lektion 53, Nr. 750)
Was hat sie gesagt? ☊ Bà âý nói sao? ☊ (Lektion 53, Nr. 754)
Sie wird in der Arztpraxis anrufen. ☊ Bà sẽ gọi điện cho phòng mạch bác sỹ. ☊ (Lektion 53, Nr. 755)
Der Arzt kommt rechtzeitig und leistet Erste Hilfe. ☊ Bác sỹ đến kịp thời và thực hiện việc sơ cứu. ☊ (Lektion 53, Nr. 756)
Für die weitere Behandlung soll Tri am nächsten Tag zum Augenarzt gehen. ☊ Vào những ngày sau đó Trí nên đến bác sỹ mắt để chữa trị tiếp. ☊ (Lektion 53, Nr. 757)
Und diese Stille. Ich liebe das. ☊ Và sự tĩnh lặng này. Em yêu điều này. ☊ (Lektion 54, Nr. 761)
Morgen wird das Wetter bestimmt wieder schön! ☊ Ngày mai chắc là thời tiết sẽ lại rất đẹp! ☊ (Lektion 54, Nr. 762)
Sieht so aus! Aber jetzt ist es doch ziemlich kühl. ☊ Có thể thế! Nhưng bây giờ trời hơi lạnh rồi. ☊ (Lektion 54, Nr. 763)
Endlich hat er sie gefunden. ☊ Cuối cùng anh cũng tìm thấy. ☊ (Lektion 54, Nr. 767)
Und du schnarchst! ☊ Và em thì ngáy! ☊ (Lektion 54, Nr. 773)
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)
Die Fahrt ins Dorf ☊ Chuyến đi vào làng ☊ (Lektion 55, Nr. 775)
Komm, wir setzen uns auf die Terrasse dieses Cafés, trinken einen Kaffee und schreiben Postkarten. ☊ Nào, chúng ta hãy ngồi ngoài sân của quán café này, uống cafe và viết bưu thiếp. ☊ (Lektion 55, Nr. 777)
Bei den Temperaturen würde ich lieber drinnen sitzen. ☊ Với nhiệt độ thế này anh thích ngồi trong hơn. ☊ (Lektion 55, Nr. 778)
Diktiere mir doch einfach, was ich schreiben soll. ☊ Hãy đọc cho em những gì em nên viết. ☊ (Lektion 55, Nr. 781)
Liebe Eltern, ☊ Bố mẹ yêu quí, ☊ (Lektion 55, Nr. 782)
Für diese Jahreszeit hat die Sonne sogar richtig oft geschienen. ☊ Vào mùa này mặt trời chiếu thậm chí thật thường xuyên. ☊ (Lektion 55, Nr. 784)
Wie ihr auf der Rückseite der Postkarte seht, kann man hier im Winter auch Ski fahren. ☊ Như bố mẹ có thể thấy sau tấm bưu thiệp, ở đây vào mùa đông người ta có thể trượt tuyết nữa. ☊ (Lektion 55, Nr. 785)
Herzliche Grüße aus den Bergen. ☊ Chào yêu thương từ những dãy núi. ☊ (Lektion 55, Nr. 788)
Während der langen Fahrt erzählt Tri von seinem abenteuerlichsten Urlaub. ☊ Trong suốt chuyến đi dài Trí kể về chuyến đi nghỉ đầy mạo hiểm của anh. ☊ (Lektion 56, Nr. 791)
Ich habe aber dann doch einen Platz im Schlafwagen gebucht und bin Richtung Süden aufgebrochen. ☊ Nhưng anh đã đặt chỗ trên khoang ngủ và anh chuyển hướng về phía nam. ☊ (Lektion 56, Nr. 793)
Meine Unterkunft lag direkt am Hafen auf einer Halbinsel. ☊ Nơi trú ngụ của anh nằm ngay cạnh bến cảng trên một bán đảo. ☊ (Lektion 56, Nr. 795)
Hast du dich jeden Tag mit dem Badetuch an den Strand gelegt? ☊ Hàng ngày anh có trải khăn tắm nằm trên cát không? ☊ (Lektion 56, Nr. 796)
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)
Trang ist von Tris Reisebericht fasziniert. ☊ Trang say mê với cuốn nhật kí du lịch của Trí. ☊ (Lektion 57, Nr. 803)
Diese spazieren Arm in Arm eine Straße entlang. ☊ Chúng đi dọc con phố tay trong tay. ☊ (Lektion 57, Nr. 808)
Im Hintergrund ist Natur zu sehen: eine umzäunte Wiese und ein Wald. ☊ Đằng sau có thể thấy thiên nhiên: Một bãi cỏ được rào quanh và một cánh rừng. ☊ (Lektion 57, Nr. 809)
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)
Leider war immer belegt. ☊ Tiếc là máy luôn bận. ☊ (Lektion 58, Nr. 820)
Gibt es noch zwei Karten für heute Abend? ☊ Còn hai vé cho tối hôm nay không ? ☊ (Lektion 58, Nr. 821)
Die nehme ich. ☊ Tôi lấy nó. ☊ (Lektion 58, Nr. 824)
Gut, dann werde ich sie in einer halben Stunde abholen. ☊ Tốt quá, vậy tôi sẽ lấy nó trong vong nửa tiếng nữa. ☊ (Lektion 58, Nr. 826)
Er möchte ein neues Gerät und lässt sich dabei von Trang beraten. ☊ Anh muốn mua một cái máy mới và để cho Trang tư vấn. ☊ (Lektion 59, Nr. 830)
Auf meinem alten Gerät lassen sich die Tasten nicht mehr drücken. ☊ Cái máy cũ của tôi không thể bấm được nữa. ☊ (Lektion 59, Nr. 832)
Gleichzeitig möchte Tri den Anbieter wechseln und einen neuen Vertrag abschließen. ☊ Trí muốn đổi nhà cung cấp mới ngay và ký một hợp đồng mới. ☊ (Lektion 59, Nr. 833)
Selbstverständlich nehme ich das gleiche Netz wie du. ☊ Đương nhiên tôi lấy cái mạng điện thoại giống bạn. ☊ (Lektion 59, Nr. 836)
Hast du schon mal darauf geachtet, ob du du eher am Tag oder am Abend telefonierst? ☊ Bạn đã từng để ý, rằng bạn điện thoại nhiều vào ban ngày hay tối không? ☊ (Lektion 59, Nr. 837)
Ich werde darauf verzichten, tagsüber zu telefonieren. ☊ Tôi sẽ từ bỏ việc điện thoại ban ngày. ☊ (Lektion 59, Nr. 838)
Da stimme ich dir zu, so mache ich es auch. ☊ Tôi đồng ý với bạn, vì tôi cũng làm thế. ☊ (Lektion 59, Nr. 840)
Ich habe heute länger gearbeitet. ☊ Hôm nay anh làm lâu hơn. ☊ (Lektion 60, Nr. 846)
Das finde ich aber nicht in Ordnung. ☊ Nhưng điều này em thấy không ổn. ☊ (Lektion 60, Nr. 847)
Ich möchte meinen Mann schließlich auch sehen! ☊ Rốt cuộc em cũng muốn nhìn thấy chồng mình chứ! ☊ (Lektion 60, Nr. 848)
Ich werde versuchen, morgen früher nach Hause zu kommen. ☊ Anh sẽ cố gắng, ngày mai về nhà sớm hơn. ☊ (Lektion 60, Nr. 849)
Und außerdem sollst du nicht immer so viel fernsehen. ☊ Và thêm nữa anh không nên thường xuyên xem TiVi như thế. ☊ (Lektion 60, Nr. 851)
Wir können uns auch mal nett unterhalten. ☊ Chúng ta cũng có thể cùng trò chuyện vui vẻ. ☊ (Lektion 60, Nr. 852)
Es tut mir leid, dass ich so egoistisch gewesen bin. ☊ Anh lấy làm tiếc, vì anh đã trở nên ích kỷ như thế. ☊ (Lektion 60, Nr. 853)
Trang macht sich Sorgen, weil der Mann ihrer Schwester keine Rücksicht auf ihre Gefühle genommen hat. ☊ Trang lo lắng,vì chồng của chị gái đã không hề để ý đến cảm giác của chị. ☊ (Lektion 61, Nr. 859)
Ihre Schwester ist alleine in ihrer Wohnung und fühlt sich einsam. ☊ Chị ở một mình trong căn hộ của mình và cảm thấy thật cô đơn. ☊ (Lektion 61, Nr. 860)
Die Belästigung ☊ Sự quấy rối ☊ (Lektion 62, Nr. 869)
Blass kommt Tri nach Hause. Seine Nase blutet. ☊ Trí nhợt nhạt về nhà. Mũi anh bị chảy máu. ☊ (Lektion 62, Nr. 870)
Du bist ja verletzt! Was ist passiert? ☊ Anh bị thương! Chuyện gì đã xảy ra? ☊ (Lektion 62, Nr. 871)
Ein betrunkener Mann hat eine Frau belästigt. ☊ Một người đàn ông say rượu đã quấy rối một phụ nữ. ☊ (Lektion 62, Nr. 873)
Er hat sie immer wieder angesprochen und das war ihr unangenehm. ☊ Anh ta cứ luôn bắt chuyện với cô ta và điều đó làm cô ta khó chịu. ☊ (Lektion 62, Nr. 874)
Sie hat ihn mehrmals ausdrücklich aufgefordert, sie in Ruhe zu lassen. ☊ Cô đã nhiều lần thẳng thắn yêu cầu anh ta hãy để cô yên. ☊ (Lektion 62, Nr. 875)
Habt ihr euch eingemischt und die Frau beschützt? ☊ Mấy anh có xen vào và bảo vệ người phụ nữ đó không? ☊ (Lektion 62, Nr. 877)
Doch. Als er fliehen wollte, haben sie ihn verfolgt. ☊ Có. Khi anh ta muốn chạy trốn, họ đã đuổi theo anh ta. ☊ (Lektion 62, Nr. 882)
Wir konnten der Polizei nur einen Hinweis geben, in welche Richtung der Mann geflohen ist. ☊ Bọn anh chỉ có thể chỉ dẫn cho cảnh sát, anh ta chạy về hướng nào. ☊ (Lektion 62, Nr. 884)
Komm schnell und hör dir das im Radio an! ☊ Nhanh lên em và nghe cái này trên đài nè! ☊ (Lektion 63, Nr. 886)
Was ist denn los? ☊ Chuyện gì thế? ☊ (Lektion 63, Nr. 887)
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)
Gestern fällte der Richter sein Urteil über einen vorbestraften Gewalttäter. ☊ Hôm qua thẩm phán đã tuyên án kẻ phạm tội đã có tiền án. ☊ (Lektion 63, Nr. 889)
Der Mann hatte in der Vergangenheit immer wieder Frauen belästigt und in vielen Bars Schlägereien angefangen. ☊ Trong quá khứ người đàn ông đã từng luôn quấy rối phụ nữ và đánh nhau trong nhiều quán Bar. ☊ (Lektion 63, Nr. 890)
Der Richter ließ sich von dem Mann, der alles leugnete, aber nicht beeindrucken. ☊ Người đàn ông phủ nhận mọi việc, nhưng điều đó không làm cho thẩm phán lay động. ☊ (Lektion 63, Nr. 893)
Auch sein Anwalt, der auf unschuldig plädierte, konnte ihm nicht helfen. ☊ Ngay cả luật sư, người bào chữa cho anh ta cũng không thể giúp gì được. ☊ (Lektion 63, Nr. 894)
Zu viele Beweise lagen gegen ihn vor. ☊ Quá nhiều bằng chứng được phô bày chống lại anh ta. ☊ (Lektion 63, Nr. 895)
Zum Glück ist er geschnappt worden. ☊ May mắn rằng anh ta đã bị bắt. ☊ (Lektion 63, Nr. 899)
An der Bushaltestelle holt Tri Trang ab. ☊ Trí đón Trang ở trạm xe buýt. ☊ (Lektion 64, Nr. 901)
Sie kommt heute besonders spät von ihrer Arbeit nach Hause. ☊ Hôm nay cô đặc biệt đi làm về trễ. ☊ (Lektion 64, Nr. 902)
Du kannst dir nicht vorstellen, was heute in meiner Firma los war! ☊ Anh không thể tưởng tượng được đâu, chuyện gì đã xảy ra ở công ty hôm nay đâu ! ☊ (Lektion 64, Nr. 903)
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)
Ja, aber selbst die wurden aufgebrochen. ☊ Đúng, nhưng những cái tủ cũng bị cạy. ☊ (Lektion 64, Nr. 907)
Alle Computer und Laptops wurden gestohlen. ☊ Tất cả máy tính và máy tính xách tay đều bị ăn cắp. ☊ (Lektion 64, Nr. 909)
So konnten sie unerkannt flüchten. ☊ Vậy là chúng có thể tẩu thoát dễ dàng. ☊ (Lektion 64, Nr. 914)
Und was geschieht jetzt mit deiner Firma? ☊ Thế chuyện gì xảy ra với công ty của em bây giờ? ☊ (Lektion 64, Nr. 915)
Zum Glück ist die Firma gegen Einbruch versichert. ☊ May thay là công ty có bảo hiểm chống trộm. ☊ (Lektion 64, Nr. 917)
Was wäre bloß gewesen, wenn ihr nicht versichert gewesen wärt! ☊ Chuyện gì sẽ xảy ra, nếu không có bảo hiểm! ☊ (Lektion 64, Nr. 918)
Es gibt viele unterschiedliche Arten zu sehen: ☊ Có thể thấy nhiều chủng loại khác nhau: ☊ (Lektion 65, Nr. 924)
Sie dreht sich um und fragt: ☊ Cô quay lại và hỏi: ☊ (Lektion 65, Nr. 929)
Tri hat sich beim Ausflug in den Zoo erkältet. ☊ Sau chuyến đi chơi ở sở thú, Trí đã bị cảm lạnh. ☊ (Lektion 66, Nr. 936)
Er niest, seine Nase läuft und der Hals tut ihm weh. ☊ Anh bị hắt hơi, chảy mũi và đau cổ họng. ☊ (Lektion 66, Nr. 937)
Ich fühle mich so schlapp und elend! ☊ Anh cảm thấy thật yếu ớt và tệ quá! ☊ (Lektion 66, Nr. 940)
Du hast hohes Fieber! ☊ Anh sốt cao đấy! ☊ (Lektion 66, Nr. 941)
Wir gehen jetzt zum Arzt! ☊ Chúng ta tới bác sỹ bây giờ thôi! ☊ (Lektion 66, Nr. 942)
Beim Arzt müssen sie noch einen Moment im Wartezimmer Platz nehmen. ☊ Tới bác sỹ họ còn phải ngồi chờ một chút trong phòng chờ. ☊ (Lektion 66, Nr. 943)
Schau mal! Man kann in seinen Körper hinein schauen und seine Organe sehen. ☊ Nhìn nè anh! Người ta có thể nhìn xuyên thấu cơ thể và các bộ phận của anh ta. ☊ (Lektion 66, Nr. 946)
Er sorgt dafür, dass der Körper ausreichend mit Sauerstoff und Nährstoffen versorgt ist. ☊ Anh ta chuẩn bị cho cơ thể được cung cấp đầy đủ lượng oxi và chất dinh dưỡng. ☊ (Lektion 66, Nr. 948)
Das Blut strömt aus der rechten Seite des Herzens in die Lunge, nimmt dort Sauerstoff auf und gibt Kohlendioxid ab. ☊ Máu chảy từ phía bên phải của tim tới phổi, nhận oxi ở đó và thải ra khí CÓ . ☊ (Lektion 66, Nr. 949)
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)
Unausgeschlafen und schlecht gelaunt steht Tri auf und macht sich auf den Weg zur Arbeit. ☊ Trí dậy với tình trạng thiếu ngủ và tâm trạng xấu, rồi anh chuẩn bị lên đường đi làm. ☊ (Lektion 67, Nr. 952)
Schon nach einigen hundert Metern wird die Straße durch einen beschädigten Lastwagen blockiert. ☊ Ngay sau một vài trăm mét thì con đường bị chặn bởi một xe tải hỏng. ☊ (Lektion 67, Nr. 953)
Durch enge Gassen muss er sich durch die Altstadt schlängeln. ☊ Xuyên qua ngõ nhỏ anh phải ngoằn ngèo qua thành phố cổ. ☊ (Lektion 67, Nr. 955)
Beinahe wird ihm von einem rückwärts ausparkenden Auto die Vorfahrt genommen. ☊ Chút xíu là anh đụng một xe ô tô có quyền ưu tiên đi trước đang lùi ra. ☊ (Lektion 67, Nr. 956)
Nur durch Zufall erkennt er eine Radarkontrolle rechtzeitig und kann abbremsen. ☊ Chỉ là sự ngẫu nhiên anh nhận được tín hiệu của máy định vị kịp thời và có thể phanh lại. ☊ (Lektion 67, Nr. 958)
Als Tri abends zurück zum Parkplatz kommt, bleibt er - unfähig sich zu bewegen - stehen: ☊ Khi Trí quay lại bãi đậu xe vào buổi tối, anh đứng sững lại- không thể cử động được: ☊ (Lektion 67, Nr. 960)
Tri ist mit seinem Motorrad zu einer Industriemesse aufgebrochen. ☊ Trí đi bằng xe máy tới triển lãm công nghiệp. ☊ (Lektion 68, Nr. 964)
Gewissenhaft testet sie alle Funktionen. ☊ Cô kiểm tra tỉ mỉ mọi bộ máy. ☊ (Lektion 68, Nr. 968)
Verzweifelt ruft sie Tri an: ☊ Tuyệt vọng cô điện thoại cho Trí: ☊ (Lektion 68, Nr. 969)
Hat der Behälter für das Öl ein Loch? ☊ Hay bình chứa dầu bị thủng? ☊ (Lektion 68, Nr. 973)
Ich habe alles versucht, doch ich kann die Ursache der Panne nicht finden. ☊ Em đã thử hết rồi, nhưng em vẫn không phát hiện ra nguyên nhân hỏng. ☊ (Lektion 68, Nr. 974)
Ich hoffe, der Mechaniker wird sich bis morgen das Auto anschauen und alle nötigen Teile besorgen. ☊ Anh hy vọng, tới sáng mai người thợ cơ khí sẽ xem xét xe và chăm sóc tất cả các bộ phận cần thiết. ☊ (Lektion 68, Nr. 977)
Am nächsten Tag hinterlässt der Mechaniker eine Nachricht auf dem Anrufbeantworter. ☊ Ngày hôm sau người thợ cơ khí để lại một tin nhắn trong hộp thư thoại. ☊ (Lektion 68, Nr. 978)
Verbrauch: sechs Liter; Alter: sieben Jahre; ☊ Lượng tiêu thụ: sáu Lít; Tuổi dùng: Bảy năm; ☊ (Lektion 69, Nr. 988)
Kilometerstand: 276 345 km; Kaufpreis: Verhandlungssache; ☊ Mức đã chạy: 276 345 Ki lô mét; Giá: theo thỏa thuận ☊ (Lektion 69, Nr. 990)
Wenn Sie mir jetzt noch Ihre Telefonnummer sagen könnten ... ☊ Nếu bây giờ bạn còn có thể nói cho tôi số điện thoại của bạn… ☊ (Lektion 69, Nr. 991)
Ehrlich gesagt, das Auto gefällt mir. ☊ Thực lòng mà nói tôi thích chiếc xe ô tô này. ☊ (Lektion 70, Nr. 1000)
Ich bin der Meinung, dass das Auto seinen Preis wert ist. ☊ Tôi đồng ý là cái giá cả nên tương xứng với chiếc xe ô tô này. ☊ (Lektion 70, Nr. 1002)
Leider habe ich keine Erfahrung im Handeln mit solchen Waren. ☊ Tiếc là tôi không có kinh nghiệm trong việc thương lượng hàng thế này. ☊ (Lektion 70, Nr. 1003)
Dann sind wir also im Geschäft! ☊ Vậy là chúng ta thỏa thuận xong! ☊ (Lektion 70, Nr. 1006)
Ich werde passend und bar bezahlen, wenn ich den Wagen abhole. ☊ Tôi sẽ thu xếp kịp thời và trả bằng tiền mặt khi đến lấy xe. ☊ (Lektion 70, Nr. 1007)
Es war einmal ... ☊ Ngày xửa ngày xưa.... ☊ (Lektion 71, Nr. 1010)
Tri und Trang suchen in einer Buchhandlung nach einem Geschenk für Tris geliebte Nichte. ☊ Trí và Trang tìm một món quà trong tiệm sách cho cô cháu gái đáng yêu của Trí. ☊ (Lektion 71, Nr. 1011)
Es gibt Comics, Krimis, Bilderbücher, Märchenbücher und historische Romane. ☊ Có truyện tranh, truyện trinh thám, sách có ảnh, truyện cổ tích và tiểu thuyết lịch sử. ☊ (Lektion 71, Nr. 1013)
Von diesem Autor habe ich schon mal etwas gelesen. ☊ Anh đã từng đọc của tác giả này. ☊ (Lektion 71, Nr. 1015)
Es ging um einen König aus dem 12. Jahrhundert. ☊ Nó kể về một ông vua vào thế kỷ thứ 12. ☊ (Lektion 71, Nr. 1017)
Er kämpfte damals in einer gewaltigen Schlacht gegen seine Rivalen, unheimliche Fabelwesen. ☊ Ngày xưa ông đã chiến đấu chống lại địch thủ trong một trận đánh kịch liệt qua những tình tiết ngụ ngôn huyền bí. ☊ (Lektion 71, Nr. 1018)
Waren das etwa böse Hexen? ☊ Đó có phải là những phù thủy xấu xa? ☊ (Lektion 71, Nr. 1019)
Das kann man einem Kind doch nicht vorlesen! ☊ Vậy truyện này người ta không nên đọc cho một đứa trẻ! ☊ (Lektion 71, Nr. 1022)
Das muss ich dir vorlesen! ☊ Anh phải đọc cho em nghe cái này! ☊ (Lektion 72, Nr. 1026)
Es ist ein Unglück passiert. Hör zu: ☊ Có một vụ thiên tai xảy ra. Nghe nè: ☊ (Lektion 72, Nr. 1027)
Viele Häuser wurden zerstört. ☊ Nhiều căn nhà bị phá hủy. ☊ (Lektion 72, Nr. 1030)
Bäume wurden abgerissen. ☊ Cây cối bị đánh đổ. ☊ (Lektion 72, Nr. 1031)
Die Menschen mussten fliehen und viele wurden von herabstürzenden Trümmern begraben. ☊ Mọi người phải bỏ chạy và nhiều người bị chôn vùi trong đống đổ nát. ☊ (Lektion 72, Nr. 1032)
Selbst im Inneren des Landes wurden noch viele Dörfer überschwemmt. ☊ Ngay cả trong đất liền còn nhiều làng bị ngập lụt. ☊ (Lektion 72, Nr. 1033)
Bei ihrer Suche nach Überlebenden riskierten viele Helfer ihr Leben. ☊ Trong việc tìm kiếm những người còn sống sót rất nhiều người cứu trợ có nguy cơ nguy hiểm đến tính mạng. ☊ (Lektion 72, Nr. 1034)
Wurden denn auch Kinder Opfer der Flutwelle? ☊ Vậy có nạn nhân là trẻ em trong trận sóng thủy triều này không? ☊ (Lektion 72, Nr. 1038)
Lass uns doch das Radio einschalten oder im Internet nach mehr Informationen suchen. ☊ Chúng ta hãy bật đài hoặc lên mạng tìm kiếm thêm thông tin. ☊ (Lektion 72, Nr. 1039)
Trang und Tri wollen am Samstagabend ausgehen und haben sich mit Freunden in einer Bar verabredet. ☊ Trang và Trí muốn ra ngoài vào buổi tối thứ bảy và họ đã hẹn với bạn bè trong quán bar. ☊ (Lektion 73, Nr. 1041)
Du findest es im Bad. ☊ Bàn là anh sẽ thấy trong phòng tắm. ☊ (Lektion 73, Nr. 1044)
Ich bin auch gleich fertig! ☊ Anh xong ngay đây! ☊ (Lektion 73, Nr. 1045)
So lange liegt das letzte Treffen schon zurück. ☊ Lần gặp gỡ cuối cùng cách đây cũng đã rất lâu rồi. ☊ (Lektion 73, Nr. 1048)
Ich mochte deinen Humor von Anfang an. ☊ Em đã thích tính hài hước của anh ngay từ đầu. ☊ (Lektion 73, Nr. 1052)
Mit dir habe ich immer Spaß! ☊ Bên em anh luôn thấy vui thích! ☊ (Lektion 73, Nr. 1054)
Du hast mit Freunden gegenüber von uns gesessen und hattest ein sehr charmantes Lächeln. ☊ Anh ngồi ăn cùng bạn bè đối diện và có một nụ cười rất quyến rũ. ☊ (Lektion 74, Nr. 1058)
Erst war ich ziemlich nervös, aber dann habe ich mich getraut, dich zu fragen, ob du etwas trinken möchtest. ☊ Mới đầu anh hơi căng thẳng, nhưng sau đó lấy lại tự tin để hỏi em, liệu em có muốn uống gì đó không. ☊ (Lektion 74, Nr. 1060)
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)
Stimmt, wir haben gleich festgestellt, dass wir viele gemeinsame Interessen haben. ☊ Chính xác, chúng ta khẳng định ngay rằng chúng ta có chung nhiều sở thích. ☊ (Lektion 74, Nr. 1062)
Trang hält eine Kopie in der Hand und liest Tri laut vor: ☊ Trang cầm bản copy trên tay và đọc cho Trí nghe: ☊ (Lektion 75, Nr. 1068)
Liebe Familie, wir möchten Euch herzlich zu unserer Hochzeit am Samstag, den 12. Mai, einladen. ☊ Chúng tôi thân mời gia đình bạn tới dự lễ thành hôn của chúng tôi vào thứ 7, ngày 12.05 tới. ☊ (Lektion 75, Nr. 1069)
Dort stoßen wir mit Sekt an. ☊ Ở đó chúng ta sẽ cụng ly bằng rượu sâm banh. ☊ (Lektion 75, Nr. 1072)
Bitte sagt uns bald Bescheid, ob Ihr mit uns feiert. ☊ Làm ơn hãy thông báo cho chúng tôi, liệu các bạn có tiệc tùng chung với chúng tôi hay không. ☊ (Lektion 75, Nr. 1075)
Deine Idee finde ich gut, da müssen wir gar nichts mehr korrigieren. ☊ Anh thấy ý kiến của em thật hay, vì vậy chúng ta chẳng cần chữa gì nữa. ☊ (Lektion 75, Nr. 1078)
Jetzt brauchen wir nur noch die Gästeliste, damit wir die Einladungen verschicken können! ☊ Bây giờ chúng ta chỉ còn cần danh sách khách mời để chúng ta có thể gửi thiệp mời đi. ☊ (Lektion 75, Nr. 1079)
Hast du die lange Schlange vor der Umkleidekabine gesehen? ☊ Em có nhìn thấy một hàng dài trước phòng thay đồ không? ☊ (Lektion 76, Nr. 1083)
Was steht denn noch auf der Liste, was besorgt werden muss? ☊ Vậy còn gì trong danh sách nữa, còn gì phải làm nữa? ☊ (Lektion 76, Nr. 1085)
Parfum, eine Kette, eine Haarspange für meine Haare und einen Gürtel für dich. ☊ Nước hoa, dây chuyền, cặp tóc cho tóc của em và dây lưng cho anh. ☊ (Lektion 76, Nr. 1086)
Du hast dich heute morgen wohl nicht rasiert, dein Bart kratzt! ☊ Sáng hôm nay anh không cạo râu, râu của anh cào đau quá! ☊ (Lektion 76, Nr. 1090)
Trang und Tri gehen die Gästeliste für ihre Hochzeit durch. ☊ Trang và Trí đọc kỹ danh sách khách mời cho lễ cưới. ☊ (Lektion 77, Nr. 1092)
Ich freue mich schon auf meinen Neffen. ☊ Anh mong ngóng đứa cháu trai này. ☊ (Lektion 77, Nr. 1097)
Ich habe sie zuletzt auf der Beerdigung meiner Großmutter gesehen. ☊ Lần cuối cùng anh nhìn thấy họ là vào đám tang của bà ngoại. ☊ (Lektion 77, Nr. 1100)
Dann ist die Familie ja vollständig! ☊ Vậy là cả gia đình đã đầy đủ! ☊ (Lektion 77, Nr. 1104)
Sie und noch einige andere Musiker sollen für die Hochzeit engagiert werden. ☊ Họ và một vài người nhạc sỹ khác đã được thuê cho lễ cưới. ☊ (Lektion 78, Nr. 1107)
Das klappt ja hervorragend! ☊ Điều này thật tuyệt vời! ☊ (Lektion 78, Nr. 1111)
Nicht ganz, zuerst ist unser Kontrabass ausgefallen, aber wir haben jemanden gefunden, der ihn vertritt. ☊ Không hoàn toàn, mới đầu thiếu đàn công bat, nhưng tụi em đã tìm được người có thể thay thế cho việc đó. ☊ (Lektion 78, Nr. 1112)
Dieser Bassist ist auch sehr begabt. ☊ Người đàn bát này cũng rất có năng khiếu. ☊ (Lektion 78, Nr. 1113)
Sehr gut, das klingt nach einem gelungenen Abendprogramm! ☊ Rất tốt, điều này nghe có vẻ mang đến một chương trình đêm thành công! ☊ (Lektion 78, Nr. 1115)
Dann muss ich mich nur noch um die Bühne kümmern, damit eurem großen Auftritt nichts mehr dazwischen kommen kann. ☊ Vậy là anh chỉ còn phải chăm lo đến sân khấu, để sự biểu diễn không có chuyện gì xảy ra giữa chừng. ☊ (Lektion 78, Nr. 1116)
Der Fotograf hat einige lustige Fotos geknipst, besonders von Trangs Onkel und Opa. ☊ Tay phó nháy đã chụp được vài tấm ảnh vui nhộn, đặc biệt là cậu và ông của Trang. ☊ (Lektion 79, Nr. 1121)
Leicht angeheitert amüsieren sie sich und haben scheinbar sehr viel Spaß. ☊ Hơi ngà ngà say họ vui chơi và rõ ràng là rất thích thú. ☊ (Lektion 79, Nr. 1122)
Auch Tris Oma, die lächelnd das Brautpaar beim Tanzen beobachtet, wird fotografiert. ☊ Và bà của Trí cũng vậy, bà mỉm cười chăm chú nhìn cô dâu chú rể đang nhảy. ☊ (Lektion 79, Nr. 1123)
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)
Trang lehnt sich anschmiegsam an Tris Schulter: ☊ Trang dựa vào vai Trí âu yếm: ☊ (Lektion 79, Nr. 1128)
Das war der schönste Tag meines Lebens! ☊ Quả là một ngày đẹp nhất trong đời em! ☊ (Lektion 79, Nr. 1129)
Der Widder ist kühn, mutig und entschlossen. ☊ Bạch dương thì gan dạ, dũng cảm và cương quyết. ☊ (Lektion 80, Nr. 1132)
Der Stier ist charmant und bodenständig, kann gut mit Geld umgehen und ist ein Genießer. ☊ Kim ngưu thì duyên dáng và căn cơ, có thể quản lý tốt tiền bạc và là một người biết hưởng thụ. ☊ (Lektion 80, Nr. 1133)
Er verlässt sich auf sein Gefühl. ☊ Trông cậy vào cảm giác. ☊ (Lektion 80, Nr. 1137)
Die Jungfrau ist ordentlich und vernünftig und hat für alles ein System. ☊ Xử nữ thì gọn gàng và lý trí còn qui tất cả theo hệ thống. ☊ (Lektion 80, Nr. 1140)
Der Schütze sucht den Sinn des Lebens und braucht seinen persönlichen Freiraum. ☊ Nhân mã thì luôn tìm kiếm ý nghĩa của cuộc sống và cần không gian riêng. ☊ (Lektion 80, Nr. 1143)
Fische sind sanft, bescheiden und introvertiert und haben einen Instinkt, auf den sie sich gut verlassen können. ☊ Song ngư nhẹ nhàng, khiêm tốn và kín đáo, còn có một bản năng làm cho người khác trông cậy vào mình. ☊ (Lektion 80, Nr. 1146)
Der Kampf um die Macht ☊ Cuộc chiến dành quyền lực ☊ (Lektion 81, Nr. 1147)
Trang wird in der Mittagspause von einem neuen Kollegen angesprochen. ☊ Một người đồng nghiệp mới nói chuyện với Trang trong giờ nghỉ trưa. ☊ (Lektion 81, Nr. 1148)
Das Parlament wird regelmäßig neu gewählt. ☊ Nghị viện được bầu cử mới thường kỳ. ☊ (Lektion 81, Nr. 1152)
Schon Monate vor dem Tag der Wahl veröffentlichen die Parteien ihre Programme. ☊ Một vài tháng trước ngày bầu cử các đảng phái đưa ta chương trình của họ. ☊ (Lektion 81, Nr. 1153)
In diesen klären sie die Bevölkerung darüber auf, wie sie die Aufgaben und Probleme lösen wollen, die auf die Gesellschaft zukommen. ☊ Trong đó họ giải thích với dân chúng, họ sẽ giải quyết nhiệm vụ và những vấn đề xảy ra trong xã hội như thế nào. ☊ (Lektion 81, Nr. 1154)
In vielen Umfragen werden die Bürger wieder und wieder befragt, was sie denn wählen würden. ☊ Những người công dân sẽ luôn được trưng cầu dân ý, rằng họ sẽ lựa chọn theo đảng phái nào. ☊ (Lektion 81, Nr. 1157)
Am Tag der Wahl geht man zu einem Wahllokal. ☊ Ngày bầu cử người ta đến nơi bầu cử ở mỗi địa phương. ☊ (Lektion 81, Nr. 1158)
Die Stimmung in Tris Firma ist schlecht. ☊ Tinh thần trong công ty của Trí thật tồi tệ. ☊ (Lektion 82, Nr. 1161)
Vielen Mitarbeitern drohen Gehaltskürzungen oder Arbeitslosigkeit. ☊ Nhiều nhân công có nguy cơ bị cắt giảm lương hoặc bị thất nghiệp. ☊ (Lektion 82, Nr. 1163)
Tri ist zwar nicht direkt betroffen, aber das Thema beschäftigt ihn. ☊ Trí tuy không trực tiếp liên quan đến, nhưng đề tài này cũng làm anh quan tâm đến. ☊ (Lektion 82, Nr. 1164)
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)
Ich bin auch der Meinung, dass du etwas ändern solltest. ☊ Em cũng đồng ý rằng anh nên đổi việc khác. ☊ (Lektion 82, Nr. 1167)
Ich habe einen Vorschlag: ☊ Em có một gợi ý: ☊ (Lektion 82, Nr. 1170)
Lass uns doch gemeinsam neue Arbeitsstellen suchen und in eine andere Stadt ziehen. ☊ Chúng ta hãy cùng tìm chỗ làm mới và chuyển đến một thành phố khác. ☊ (Lektion 82, Nr. 1171)
Dann beginnen wir gleich mit der Suche! ☊ Vậy chúng ta bắt đầu tìm ngay thôi! ☊ (Lektion 82, Nr. 1174)
Ich kaufe Zeitungen mit Stellenanzeigen. ☊ Em mua báo với những thông tin tuyển dụng. ☊ (Lektion 82, Nr. 1175)
Du meldest uns bei einem Portal mit Stellenangeboten im Internet an. ☊ Anh đăng ký tại cửa chính với trang cung cấp việc làm trên mạng. ☊ (Lektion 82, Nr. 1176)
Trang kommt vom Kiosk zurück. ☊ Trang từ ki ốt quay lại. ☊ (Lektion 83, Nr. 1178)
Schau, was ich entdeckt habe. ☊ Hãy coi em khám phá ra cái gì này. ☊ (Lektion 83, Nr. 1180)
Es gibt ein Magazin, das Berufe vorstellt und Möglichkeiten zur Fortbildung aufzeigt. ☊ Có một tạp chí giới thiệu về nghề nghiệp và có thể nâng cao trình độ chuyên môn. ☊ (Lektion 83, Nr. 1181)
Spannend! Was steht denn hier? ☊ Hấp dẫn! Vậy còn cái gì đây? ☊ (Lektion 83, Nr. 1182)
Ich wusste gar nicht, dass Zahnärzte eine ganz andere Ausbildung bekommen als Ärzte. ☊ Anh chẳng biết là nha sỹ được đào tạo khác hẳn so với các bác sỹ khác. ☊ (Lektion 83, Nr. 1183)
Und auch nicht, dass Postboten früher Beamte waren. ☊ Và cũng chẳng biết người đưa thư ngày xưa là công chức. ☊ (Lektion 83, Nr. 1184)
Wolltest du denn nicht immer Journalistin werden? ☊ Vậy em không muốn trở thành nữ nhà báo nữa hả? ☊ (Lektion 83, Nr. 1189)
Hast Du meinen Reisepass gesehen? ☊ Em có nhìn thấy hộ chiếu du lịch của anh không? ☊ (Lektion 84, Nr. 1196)
Ich kann auch das Visum vom Konsulat nicht finden. ☊ Anh cũng không thấy giấy thị thực của lãnh sự quán. ☊ (Lektion 84, Nr. 1197)
Das mache ich, wenn ich das Schließfach in der Bank ausgeleert und mich im Rathaus abgemeldet habe. ☊ Anh sẽ làm việc đó, sau khi anh rút hết mọi thứ trong tủ an toàn ở nhà băng và đăng ký tạm vắng tại tòa thị chính xong. ☊ (Lektion 84, Nr. 1200)
Ich kümmere mich noch um eine Unterkunft und die Flugtickets. ☊ Em còn phải chăm lo về một nơi cư trú và vé máy bay. ☊ (Lektion 84, Nr. 1202)
Und hier habe ich noch ein Geschenk für dich: den neuen Sprachkurs fürs Berufsleben von sprachenlernen24! ☊ Và đây anh còn một món quà cho em: một khóa học cho cuộc sống nghề nghiệp tại nơi học tiếng 24! ☊ (Lektion 84, Nr. 1203)
Hier spricht Frau ... von der Firma Muster. ☊ ... của công ty Muster xin nghe ☊ (Lektion 85, Nr. 1204)
Hallo, wer spricht? ☊ A lô, ai đang gọi đấy ạ? ☊ (Lektion 85, Nr. 1209)
Mit wem spreche ich, bitte? ☊ Xin hỏi ai đang gọi đấy ạ? ☊ (Lektion 85, Nr. 1210)
Darf ich fragen, worum es geht? ☊ Xin hỏi anh / chị gọi có việc gì đấy ạ? ☊ (Lektion 85, Nr. 1211)
Das ist das Büro von Herrn ... ☊ Đây là văn phòng của ông... ☊ (Lektion 85, Nr. 1212)
Bin ich mit der Niederlassung in Berlin verbunden? ☊ Có phải tôi đang được kết nối với chi nhánh tại Berlin không vậy? ☊ (Lektion 85, Nr. 1213)
Haben Sie einen Moment Zeit? ☊ Anh / Chị có chút thời gian bây giờ không? ☊ (Lektion 85, Nr. 1219)
Kann ich bitte mit Frau ... sprechen? ☊ Xin lỗi, tôi có thể nói chuyện với cô / bà ... được không? ☊ (Lektion 85, Nr. 1220)
Kann ich bitte mit Ihrer Kollegin sprechen? ☊ Xin lỗi, tôi có thể nói chuyện với cô đồng nghiệp của anh / chị được không? ☊ (Lektion 85, Nr. 1221)
Ist Herr ... zu sprechen? ☊ Có thể nói chuyện với ông / ngài...bây giờ được không? ☊ (Lektion 85, Nr. 1222)
Können Sie mich bitte zur Pressestelle durchstellen? ☊ Anh / Chị có thể làm ơn nối máy cho tôi với bộ phận báo chí truyền thông được không? ☊ (Lektion 85, Nr. 1226)
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 werde Sie morgen wieder anrufen. ☊ Tôi sẽ gọi lại cho anh / chị vào ngày mai. ☊ (Lektion 85, Nr. 1230)
Ich rufe Sie gleich zurück. ☊ Tôi sẽ gọi lại cho anh / chị ngay. ☊ (Lektion 85, Nr. 1231)
Ich rufe wegen des Besprechungstermins morgen an. ☊ Tôi gọi để hỏi về cuộc họp ngày mai. ☊ (Lektion 86, Nr. 1237)
Ich interessiere mich für Ihre neuen Produkte. ☊ Tôi rất quan tâm đến sản phẩm mới của công ty anh / chị . ☊ (Lektion 86, Nr. 1238)
Es ist dringend. ☊ Việc này gấp rút. ☊ (Lektion 86, Nr. 1241)
Es ist sehr dringend. ☊ Việc này rất gấp. ☊ (Lektion 86, Nr. 1242)
Es geht um ein Problem mit Ihrem neuen Produkt. ☊ Nó liên quan đến một vấn đề với sản phẩm mới của quý vị. ☊ (Lektion 86, Nr. 1244)
Ich hätte gerne mehr Informationen über Ihre neuen Produkte. ☊ Tôi muốn có thêm vài thông tin về sản phẩm mới của quý vị. ☊ (Lektion 86, Nr. 1245)
Einen Moment bitte, ich verbinde Sie. ☊ Làm ơn chờ một chút, tôi sẽ nối máy. ☊ (Lektion 86, Nr. 1249)
Einen Moment bitte, ich verbinde Sie mit meiner Kollegin. ☊ Làm ơn chờ một chút, tôi sẽ nối máy cho đồng nghiệp của tôi. ☊ (Lektion 86, Nr. 1250)
Darf ich Sie mit meiner Kollegin verbinden? ☊ Tôi sẽ nối máy cho anh / chị với đồng nghiệp của tôi được không? ☊ (Lektion 86, Nr. 1251)
Bitte bleiben Sie am Apparat. ☊ Anh / Chị làm ơn giữ máy một chút. ☊ (Lektion 86, Nr. 1252)
Es ist leider besetzt. ☊ Rất tiếc máy đang bận. ☊ (Lektion 86, Nr. 1253)
Der Geschäftsführer ist im Moment nicht zu sprechen. ☊ Giám đốc hiện không thể tiếp chuyện được. ☊ (Lektion 86, Nr. 1255)
Er spricht gerade auf der anderen Leitung. ☊ Ông ấy đang bận tiếp đầu dây khác. ☊ (Lektion 86, Nr. 1256)
Darf ich ihm etwas ausrichten? ☊ Tôi có thể nhắn lại gì cho ông ấy? ☊ (Lektion 86, Nr. 1257)
Sie ist gerade nicht im Büro. ☊ Cô ấy hiện không có mặt trong văn phòng. ☊ (Lektion 86, Nr. 1259)
Er ist gerade nicht im Büro. ☊ Anh ấy hiện không có mặt trong văn phòng. ☊ (Lektion 86, Nr. 1260)
Ich werde ihn gerne benachrichtigen. ☊ Tôi sẽ giúp nhắn lại cho ông ấy / anh ấy. ☊ (Lektion 86, Nr. 1261)
Sie ist nur über ihr Handy zu erreichen. ☊ Cô ấy / Chị ấy hiện chỉ liên lạc được qua điện thoại di động. ☊ (Lektion 86, Nr. 1262)
Würde es Sie stören, wenn ich diesen Anruf annehme? ☊ Anh / Chị có phiền không nếu tôi nghe cuộc gọi này? ☊ (Lektion 86, Nr. 1263)
Sie werden am Telefon verlangt. ☊ Có người gọi điện cần nói chuyện với anh / chị . ☊ (Lektion 86, Nr. 1264)
Hier ist ein Anruf für dich. ☊ Có cuộc gọi cho anh / chị này! ☊ (Lektion 86, Nr. 1265)
Er wird Sie so bald wie möglich zurückrufen. ☊ Ông ấy / Anh ấy sẽ gọi lại sớm nhất có thể cho anh / chị . ☊ (Lektion 86, Nr. 1267)
Sie erreichen mich unter der Nummer: ☊ Anh / Chị có thể gọi cho tôi theo số này: ☊ (Lektion 86, Nr. 1271)
Wie schreibt man das? ☊ Cái này viết như thế nào? ☊ (Lektion 86, Nr. 1272)
Bitte rufen Sie später noch einmal an. ☊ Anh / Chị làm ơn hãy gọi lại sau một lát nữa. ☊ (Lektion 86, Nr. 1274)
Der gewählte Gesprächspartner ist zur Zeit nicht erreichbar. ☊ Thuê bao quý khách vừa gọi hiện không liên lạc được. ☊ (Lektion 87, Nr. 1277)
Die Verbindung ist schlecht. ☊ Đường truyền kém. ☊ (Lektion 87, Nr. 1278)
Bitte warten Sie. ☊ Anh / Chị làm ơn chờ / giữ máy. ☊ (Lektion 87, Nr. 1280)
Die Verbindung wird gehalten. ☊ Xin bạn chờ máy / Máy đang kết nối. ☊ (Lektion 87, Nr. 1281)
Bitte bleiben Sie am Apparat. ☊ Làm ơn chờ / giữ máy. ☊ (Lektion 87, Nr. 1282)
Bitte bleiben Sie in der Leitung. ☊ Làm ơn chờ / giữ máy. ☊ (Lektion 87, Nr. 1283)
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)
Sie haben die falsche Nummer gewählt. ☊ Anh / Chị gọi nhầm máy rồi. ☊ (Lektion 87, Nr. 1291)
Alle unsere Leitungen sind zur Zeit belegt. ☊ Tất cả các đầu dây hiện tại đều đang bận. ☊ (Lektion 87, Nr. 1293)
Kein Anschluss unter dieser Nummer. ☊ Không kết nối được với số máy này. ☊ (Lektion 87, Nr. 1294)
Diese Nummer ist nicht vergeben. ☊ Số điện thoại này không tồn tại. ☊ (Lektion 87, Nr. 1295)
Herr Wolf hat aufgelegt! ☊ Ngài Wolf đã ngắt máy. ☊ (Lektion 87, Nr. 1296)
Wie schreibt man das? ☊ Cái này viết như thế nào? ☊ (Lektion 87, Nr. 1298)
Das ist der Anrufbeantworter der Firma Muster. ☊ Đây là hộp tin nhắn điện thoại / máy trả lời tự động của công ty Muster. ☊ (Lektion 88, Nr. 1300)
Sie rufen außerhalb unserer Geschäftszeiten an. ☊ Anh / Chị đang gọi ngoài giờ làm việc của công ty. ☊ (Lektion 88, Nr. 1303)
Seien Sie so nett und sprechen Sie nach dem Piepton. ☊ Xin mời quý vị để lại tin nhắn sau tiếng Pip. ☊ (Lektion 88, Nr. 1311)
Dringende Nachrichten senden Sie bitte an meine E-Mail-Adresse. ☊ Nếu có việc khẩn cấp xin hãy gửi đến hòm Email của tôi. ☊ (Lektion 88, Nr. 1312)
Heute ist der 07.März. ☊ Hôm nay là ngày 7 tháng ba. ☊ (Lektion 88, Nr. 1314)
Sehr geehrte Kundin, sehr geehrter Kunde, ☊ Kính gửi quý khách hàng ☊ (Lektion 89, Nr. 1320)
Sehr geehrte Kunden, ☊ Kính gửi các quý khách hàng ☊ (Lektion 89, Nr. 1321)
An alle Kunden der Firma Muster, ☊ Tới tất cả các khách hàng của công ty Muster ☊ (Lektion 89, Nr. 1325)
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)
Ich freue mich bald von Ihnen zu hören. ☊ Rất mong được sớm nói chuyện với anh / chị . ☊ (Lektion 89, Nr. 1336)
Ihr Schreiben vom 02.08. ☊ Về bức thư / văn bản của anh / chị ngày 02.08. ☊ (Lektion 90, Nr. 1343)
Unser Telefonat am 02.08. ☊ Về cuộc nói chuyện điện thoại của chúng ta vào ngày 02.08. ☊ (Lektion 90, Nr. 1344)
Ihre Anfrage vom 02.08. ☊ Về câu hỏi / yêu cầu của anh / chị vào ngày 02.08. ☊ (Lektion 90, Nr. 1345)
Unsere Bestellung vom 02.08. ☊ Về đơn đặt hàng của chúng tôi vào ngày 02.08. ☊ (Lektion 90, Nr. 1346)
Die Rechnung mit der Nummer 12056 datiert vom 01.12. ☊ Về hóa đơn số 12056 vào ngày 01.12. ☊ (Lektion 90, Nr. 1347)
Ich schreibe Ihnen im Auftrag des Geschäftsführers. ☊ Thay mặt quản lí công ty tôi xin được trả lời anh / chị . ☊ (Lektion 90, Nr. 1348)
Diese Nachricht ist streng vertraulich! ☊ Bức thư / Văn bản trên đây tuyệt đối bảo mật. ☊ (Lektion 90, Nr. 1349)
Bitte leiten Sie diese Beschwerde an die zuständige Person weiter. ☊ Yêu cầu anh / chị chuyển khiếu nại trên tới người có trách nhiệm xử lí. ☊ (Lektion 90, Nr. 1350)
Leider müssen wir Ihnen mitteilen, dass wir Ihre Bestellung nicht bearbeiten können. ☊ Chúng tôi rất tiếc phải thông báo với anh / chị rằng đơn đặt hàng của anh / chị không thể giải quyết được. ☊ (Lektion 90, Nr. 1352)
Leider müssen wir Ihnen mitteilen, dass wir momentan Lieferschwierigkeiten haben. ☊ Chúng tôi rất tiếc phải thông báo với anh / chị rằng hiện tại chúng tôi gặp một số trục trặc với việc vận chuyển. ☊ (Lektion 90, Nr. 1353)
Diesem Brief habe ich unseren aktuellen Produktkatalog beigelegt. ☊ Tôi gửi kèm trong thư quyển catalog giới thiệu sản phẩm mới nhất của chúng tôi. ☊ (Lektion 90, Nr. 1354)
Falls Sie weitere Fragen haben, wenden Sie sich bitte an meine Kollegin. ☊ Nếu anh / chị có câu hỏi gì thêm nữa xin hãy liên hệ với đồng nghiệp của tôi. ☊ (Lektion 90, Nr. 1358)
Bitte bestätigen Sie, dass Sie diesen Brief bekommen haben. ☊ Xin vui lòng xác nhận đã nhận được thư / thông báo này. ☊ (Lektion 90, Nr. 1361)
Sehr geehrte Damen und Herren, ☊ Kính thưa quý ông, quý bà ☊ (Lektion 91, Nr. 1362)
Sehr geehrte Kundin, sehr geehrter Kunde, ☊ Kính thưa quý khách hàng ☊ (Lektion 91, Nr. 1365)
Vielen Dank für Ihre gestrige E-Mail. ☊ Xin cám ơn về bức thư ngày hôm qua của anh / chị . ☊ (Lektion 91, Nr. 1371)
Bitte entschuldigen Sie, dass ich heute erst antworten kann. ☊ Xin lỗi vì hôm nay tôi mới có thể trả lời anh / chị được. ☊ (Lektion 91, Nr. 1375)
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)
Im Anhang dieser E-Mail finden Sie das Dokument, das Sie angefragt haben. ☊ Trong phần đính kèm của thư này anh / chị sẽ tìm thấy văn bản được yêu cầu. ☊ (Lektion 91, Nr. 1381)
Ich möchte den E-Mail-Newsletter bitte abbestellen. ☊ Tôi muốn hủy đăng kí nhận thư quảng cáo. ☊ (Lektion 91, Nr. 1386)
Bitte löschen Sie mich aus Ihrem Verteiler. ☊ Làm ơn xóa tên tôi khỏi danh sách gửi thư của quý vị. ☊ (Lektion 91, Nr. 1387)
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)
Sie erreichen mich unter dieser E-Mail-Adresse: ☊ Anh / Chị có thể liên lạc với tôi qua địa chỉ Email này: ☊ (Lektion 92, Nr. 1393)
Ich rufe meine E-Mails nur noch zwei Mal am Tag ab. ☊ Tôi chỉ còn kiểm tra hòm Email hai lần trong ngày. ☊ (Lektion 92, Nr. 1397)
Ich muss meine E-Mails noch bearbeiten. ☊ Tôi còn phải giải quyết các Email. ☊ (Lektion 92, Nr. 1398)
Soll ich dir die E-Mail weiterleiten? ☊ Có cần tôi chuyển bức thư này tới anh / chị không? ☊ (Lektion 92, Nr. 1400)
Vielleicht hast du meine E-Mail nicht bekommen, weil sie als Spam eingestuft wurde. ☊ Có thể anh / chị không nhận được thư của tôi vì nó bị chuyển vào hòm thư rác. ☊ (Lektion 92, Nr. 1404)
Mit diesem Fax schicke ich Ihnen die Bestätigung unseres Auftrags. ☊ Tôi xác nhận đặt hàng của chúng tôi qua bản fax này ☊ (Lektion 93, Nr. 1411)
Bitte faxen Sie uns Ihren Auftrag zu. ☊ Xin gửi đặt hàng của quý khách qua fax cho chúng tôi. ☊ (Lektion 93, Nr. 1412)
Kannst du das bitte an die Kollegin in Berlin faxen? ☊ Anh / Chị có thể gửi tài liệu này qua fax đến đồng nghiệp ở Berlin được không? ☊ (Lektion 93, Nr. 1413)
Haben Sie das Fax schon nach Lissabon geschickt? ☊ Anh / Chị đã gửi bản fax này sang Lissabon chưa? ☊ (Lektion 93, Nr. 1414)
Die Übertragung war leider unvollständig. ☊ Đường truyền fax không ổn định. ☊ (Lektion 93, Nr. 1417)
Bei der Übertragung ist ein Fehler aufgetreten. ☊ Đường truyền fax có vấn đề. ☊ (Lektion 93, Nr. 1418)
Das Faxgerät hat kein Papier mehr. Kannst du es bitte auffüllen? ☊ Máy fax không còn giấy. Anh / Chị có thể cho thêm vào được không? ☊ (Lektion 93, Nr. 1421)
Ich habe in München Medizin studiert. ☊ Tôi từng học Y ở Munich. ☊ (Lektion 94, Nr. 1427)
Ich habe die letzten drei Jahre für ein Unternehmen in Peking gearbeitet. ☊ Tôi đã làm việc cho một công ty tại Bắc Kinh trong ba năm vừa qua. ☊ (Lektion 94, Nr. 1432)
Ich arbeite schon zehn Jahre für diese Firma. ☊ Tôi đã làm việc tại công ty này được mười năm. ☊ (Lektion 94, Nr. 1435)
Ich arbeite als Entwicklerin bei einem Autohersteller. ☊ Tôi làm nghiên cứu phát triển tại một công ty sản xuất ôtô. ☊ (Lektion 94, Nr. 1436)
Ich bedanke mich für den herzlichen Empfang in Ihrer Firma. ☊ Tôi xin cám ơn về sự đón tiếp nồng hậu của công ty . ☊ (Lektion 94, Nr. 1441)
Darf ich Ihnen unsere neue Kollegin vorstellen? Sie wird uns in der Entwicklung unterstützen. ☊ Hân hạnh giới thiệu nhân viên mới của chúng ta. Cô ấy sẽ hỗ trợ chúng ta trong mảng phát triển. ☊ (Lektion 94, Nr. 1442)
Kennen Sie schon meinen Kollegen? - Er arbeitet in der Münchner Niederlassung in der Buchhaltung. ☊ Anh / Chị đã biết đồng nghiệp của tôi chưa? – Anh ấy / Ông ấy làm việc tại phòng kế toán tại chi nhánh ở Munich. ☊ (Lektion 94, Nr. 1443)
Darf ich Ihnen meine Frau vorstellen? ☊ Xin phép được giới thiệu đây là vợ tôi. ☊ (Lektion 94, Nr. 1444)
Darf ich Sie mit meinem Ehemann bekanntmachen? ☊ Xin phép được giới thiệu đây là chồng tôi. ☊ (Lektion 94, Nr. 1445)
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)
Wohnen Sie auch hier in der Stadt? ☊ Anh / Chị cũng sống ở thành phố này phải không? ☊ (Lektion 95, Nr. 1460)
War es schwer, den Weg hierher zu finden? ☊ Anh / Chị tìm đường đến đây có khó không? ☊ (Lektion 95, Nr. 1464)
Darf ich Ihnen ein Glas Wasser anbieten? ☊ Xin phép được mời anh / chị một ly nước. ☊ (Lektion 95, Nr. 1472)
Wie war Ihre Reise? Sind Sie gut angekommen? ☊ Chuyến đi của anh / chị thế nào? Anh / Chị đến nơi thuận lợi chứ? ☊ (Lektion 95, Nr. 1474)
Hatten Sie einen angenehmen Flug? ☊ Chuyến bay của anh / chị đã tốt đẹp phải không? ☊ (Lektion 95, Nr. 1475)
Das ist mir sehr peinlich. ☊ Tôi thấy rất ngại / rất xấu hổ. ☊ (Lektion 95, Nr. 1483)
Das tut mir leid. ☊ Tôi rất lấy làm tiếc. ☊ (Lektion 95, Nr. 1485)
Es tut mir leid, das zu hören! ☊ Tôi rất tiếc khi nghe tin này. ☊ (Lektion 95, Nr. 1486)
Oh, das war ein Missverständnis. Das habe ich nicht so gemeint. ☊ Ô, đó là một sự hiểu lầm. Tôi không có ý đó. ☊ (Lektion 95, Nr. 1487)
Das verstehe ich gut. Mir geht es genauso. ☊ Tôi hoàn toàn hiểu chuyện này. Tôi cũng nghĩ như vậy. ☊ (Lektion 95, Nr. 1490)
Wer hat Ihnen das erzählt? ☊ Ai đã kể cho anh / chị chuyện này? ☊ (Lektion 95, Nr. 1491)
Sind Sie zum ersten Mal hier? ☊ Anh / Chị đến đây lần đầu tiên phải không? ☊ (Lektion 95, Nr. 1492)
Waren Sie letztes Jahr auch hier? ☊ Năm ngoái anh / chị cũng đã tới đây phải không? ☊ (Lektion 95, Nr. 1493)
Gute Reise! ☊ Chúc chuyến đi tốt đẹp. ☊ (Lektion 95, Nr. 1496)
Das hört sich sehr interessant an! ☊ Chuyện này nghe có vẻ hay đấy. ☊ (Lektion 95, Nr. 1498)
Ich werde hier auf Sie warten. ☊ Tôi sẽ đợi anh / chị ở đây. ☊ (Lektion 95, Nr. 1501)
Wie wird das Wetter heute? ☊ Thời tiết hôm nay thế nào? ☊ (Lektion 96, Nr. 1502)
Was für ein schreckliches Wetter heute! ☊ Thời tiết hôm nay thật là kinh khủng. ☊ (Lektion 96, Nr. 1503)
Wir haben wirklich Glück mit dem Wetter. Normalerweise ist es um diese Jahreszeit viel kälter. ☊ Chúng ta thật là có may mắn với thời tiết. Bình thường vào mùa này trời lạnh hơn nhiều. ☊ (Lektion 96, Nr. 1505)
Leider haben wir heute Pech mit dem Wetter. ☊ Hôm nay chúng ta gặp xui xẻo với thời tiết. ☊ (Lektion 96, Nr. 1506)
Ich habe den Wetterbericht gehört: Morgen soll es wärmer werden. ☊ Tôi mới nghe dự báo thời tiết: ngày mai trời sẽ ấm hơn. ☊ (Lektion 96, Nr. 1507)
Ist es immer so windig hier? ☊ Ở đây lúc nào cũng nhiều gió như vậy à? ☊ (Lektion 96, Nr. 1508)
Es wird morgen kalt sein. Am besten Sie bringen warme Sachen mit. ☊ Ngày mai trời sẽ lạnh. Tốt nhất anh / chị nên mặc ấm. ☊ (Lektion 96, Nr. 1509)
Haben Sie das Fußballspiel gestern Abend gesehen? ☊ Anh / Chị có xem trận bóng đá ngày hôm qua không? ☊ (Lektion 96, Nr. 1512)
Kennen Sie diesen Golfplatz? ☊ Anh / Chị có biết sân golf này không? ☊ (Lektion 96, Nr. 1514)
Wer ist Ihr Lieblingsspieler? ☊ Ai là cầu thủ yêu thích của anh / chị ? ☊ (Lektion 96, Nr. 1517)
Wie alt sind Ihre Kinder denn? Gehen Sie schon in die Schule? ☊ Con của anh / chị lên mấy tuổi rồi? Chúng đã đi học chưa? ☊ (Lektion 96, Nr. 1526)
Welches Buch lesen Sie gerade? ☊ Anh / Chị đang đọc quyển sách gì? ☊ (Lektion 96, Nr. 1531)
Haben Sie diesen Film schon gesehen? Er ist fantastisch! ☊ Anh / Chị đã xem phim này chưa? Bộ phim này thật tuyệt vời. ☊ (Lektion 96, Nr. 1533)
Kennen Sie schon den neuen Film von Woody Allen? ☊ Anh / Chị đã xem bộ phim mới của Woody Allen chưa? ☊ (Lektion 96, Nr. 1534)
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)
Das ist der beste Film des letzten Jahres! ☊ Đó là bộ phim hay nhất của năm ngoái. ☊ (Lektion 96, Nr. 1539)
Das möchte ich gerne mit Ihnen persönlich besprechen. ☊ Về vấn đề này tôi muốn bàn riêng với ông / bà / anh / chị . ☊ (Lektion 97, Nr. 1541)
Um wie viel Uhr? ☊ Vào lúc mấy giờ? ☊ (Lektion 97, Nr. 1543)
Darf ich Ihnen den 17.11. vorschlagen? ☊ Tôi xin đề xuất ngày 17.11 có được không? ☊ (Lektion 97, Nr. 1545)
Montag passt mir sehr gut. ☊ Thứ hai tôi thấy rất phù hợp. ☊ (Lektion 97, Nr. 1551)
Einverstanden, dieser Termin ist gut. ☊ Đồng ý, thời điểm ấy rất phù hợp. ☊ (Lektion 97, Nr. 1552)
Können wir unseren Termin am 9.5. bitte verschieben? ☊ Chúng ta có thể lùi cuộc hẹn sang ngày 09.05 được không? ☊ (Lektion 97, Nr. 1558)
Mir ist etwas dazwischengekommen. ☊ Tôi có việc nảy sinh. ☊ (Lektion 97, Nr. 1559)
Leider muss ich unser Treffen am Freitag absagen. ☊ Rất tiếc tôi phải hủy cuộc gặp của chúng ta vào thứ sáu. ☊ (Lektion 97, Nr. 1561)
Wir interessieren uns für Ihre neue Produktreihe. ☊ Chúng tôi rất quan tâm tới loạt sản phẩm mới của quý vị. ☊ (Lektion 98, Nr. 1565)
Können Sie mir bitte ein Angebot basierend auf Preisen ab Werk machen? ☊ Anh / Chị có thể khuyến mại cho tôi theo giá xuất xưởng được không? ☊ (Lektion 98, Nr. 1567)
Kannst du bitte 100 Kartons für den Versand bei diesem Hersteller bestellen? ☊ Anh / Chị có thể đặt 100 thùng các-tông cho việc vận chuyển tại nhà sản xuất này được không? ☊ (Lektion 98, Nr. 1568)
Hiermit bestelle ich 20 Paar zum Preis von 500.- Euro. ☊ Theo đây tôi xin đặt hàng 20 đôi với giá 500 Euro. ☊ (Lektion 98, Nr. 1569)
Anbei finden Sie eine Liste mit unseren aktuellen Preisen. ☊ Tôi xin gửi quý khách bảng giá hiện thời của chúng tôi: ☊ (Lektion 98, Nr. 1571)
Wenn Sie die doppelte Menge bestellen, erhalten Sie 30% Rabatt auf den Gesamtpreis. ☊ Nếu quý khách đặt hàng với số lượng gấp đôi, quý khách sẽ nhận được khuyến mại 30% cho tổng giá trị của đơn đặt hàng. ☊ (Lektion 98, Nr. 1572)
Das Angebot gilt nur solange der Vorrat reicht. ☊ Chương trình khuyến mại với số lượng nhất định. ☊ (Lektion 98, Nr. 1573)
Bei Zahlung innerhalb von 14 Tagen gewähren wir Ihnen 2% Skonto. ☊ Nếu thanh toán trong vòng 14 ngày chúng tôi sẽ khuyến mại 2% cho quý khách. ☊ (Lektion 98, Nr. 1574)
Wir können die bestellte Ware voraussichtlich bis zum 15.06. liefern. ☊ Chúng tôi dự tính có thể chuyển hàng cho quý khách đến ngày 15.06. ☊ (Lektion 98, Nr. 1575)
Ich kann Ihnen folgendes Angebot machen: ☊ Tôi có các đơn chào hàng cho quý khách như sau: ☊ (Lektion 98, Nr. 1576)
Ich habe meinen Arbeitsaufwand berechnet und kann Ihnen folgendes Angebot machen: ☊ Sau khi tính toán mọi chi phí, tôi có các đơn chào hàng cho quý khách như sau: ☊ (Lektion 98, Nr. 1577)
Ich würde mich freuen, wenn Sie mir den Zuschlag für dieses Angebot geben würden. ☊ Tôi sẽ rất vui mừng nếu quý khách có thể trả phần phụ trội cho đơn chào hàng này. ☊ (Lektion 98, Nr. 1578)
Gewähren Sie Mengenrabatt? ☊ Qúy vị có giảm giá cho số lượng lớn không? ☊ (Lektion 98, Nr. 1579)
Ist das Ihr letztes Angebot? ☊ Đây là đơn chào hàng cuối cùng của anh / chị phải không? ☊ (Lektion 98, Nr. 1580)
Das ist ein unverbindlicher Preisvorschlag. ☊ Đây là đề xuất giá không bắt buộc. ☊ (Lektion 98, Nr. 1581)
Wann kann ich mit der Lieferung rechnen? ☊ Khi nào thì hàng được chuyển đến? ☊ (Lektion 98, Nr. 1585)
Bitte machen Sie uns ein Angebot. ☊ Anh / Chị hãy cho chúng tôi một đơn chào hàng. ☊ (Lektion 98, Nr. 1587)
Ihre Bestellung können wir zu diesen Bedingungen leider nicht annehmen. ☊ Rất tiếc chúng tôi không thể nhận đơn đặt hàng của quý vị với những điều kiện này được. ☊ (Lektion 98, Nr. 1588)
Leider ist dieser Artikel ausverkauft. ☊ Rất tiếc mặt hàng này đã bán hết. ☊ (Lektion 98, Nr. 1589)
Dieser Artikel wird erst in zwei Monaten wieder lieferbar sein. ☊ Sản phẩm này sẽ được bán lại sớm nhất là sau hai tháng nữa. ☊ (Lektion 98, Nr. 1591)
Leider sind diese Bauteile zur Zeit nicht lieferbar. ☊ Rất tiếc chi tiết / bộ phận này hiện tại không được cung cấp nữa. ☊ (Lektion 98, Nr. 1593)
Leider müssen Sie mit einer längeren Lieferzeit rechnen. ☊ Rất tiếc quý khách phải tính tới việc thời gian vận chuyển bị kéo dài thêm. ☊ (Lektion 98, Nr. 1594)
Bitte stornieren Sie meine Bestellung mit der Bestellnummer AG2980. ☊ Anh / Chị làm ơn hủy đơn đặt hàng số AG2980 của tôi. ☊ (Lektion 98, Nr. 1595)
Bitte entschuldigen Sie den Fehler. Wir werden die Ware noch heute an Sie verschicken. ☊ Xin lỗi quý khách vì sai sót này. Chúng tôi sẽ gửi hàng cho quý khách ngay trong ngày hôm nay. ☊ (Lektion 98, Nr. 1596)
Leider kam Ihre Bestellung als unzustellbar an uns zurück. Bitte teilen Sie uns Ihre korrekte Lieferadresse mit. ☊ Rất tiếc hàng bị chuyển lại chỗ chúng tôi. Xin vui lòng thông báo cho chúng tôi địa chỉ giao hàng chính xác của quý khách. ☊ (Lektion 98, Nr. 1597)
Dieser Service ist für Sie kostenlos. ☊ Đây là dịch vụ miễn phí cho quý khách. ☊ (Lektion 98, Nr. 1598)
Vielen Dank für Ihre Bestellung. ☊ Xin cám ơn đơn đặt hàng của quý khách. ☊ (Lektion 98, Nr. 1599)
Ihr Auftrag wird so schnell als möglich bearbeitet werden. ☊ Đơn đặt hàng của quý khách sẽ được giải quyết nhanh nhất có thể. ☊ (Lektion 98, Nr. 1600)
Ihre Ware wird sofort nach Zahlungseingang an Sie versandt. ☊ Hàng sẽ được chuyển ngay đến quý khách sau khi tiền được trả. ☊ (Lektion 98, Nr. 1601)
Sie werden Ihre Bestellung innerhalb von zwei Tagen erhalten. ☊ Quý khách sẽ nhận được hàng trong vòng hai ngày. ☊ (Lektion 98, Nr. 1602)
Sie bekommen die bestellte Ware bis zum 15.02. geliefert. ☊ Hàng sẽ được chuyển đến chậm nhất là ngày 15.02. ☊ (Lektion 98, Nr. 1603)
Ich danke Ihnen für eine schnelle Bearbeitung. ☊ Rất cám ơn quý vị về sự làm việc nhanh chóng. ☊ (Lektion 98, Nr. 1605)
Bitte bezahlen Sie diese Rechnung innerhalb von 30 Tagen. ☊ Xin vui lòng thanh toán hóa đơn trong vòng 30 ngày. ☊ (Lektion 98, Nr. 1606)
Die Ware bleibt bis zur vollständigen Zahlung unser Eigentum. ☊ Hàng vẫn thuộc về công ty chúng tôi cho đến khi thanh toán từ phía quý vị được hoàn tất. ☊ (Lektion 98, Nr. 1607)
Bitte gib diesen Begriff bei einer Suchmaschine ein und schau dir die Ergebnisse der Suche näher an. ☊ Hãy gõ khái niệm này trên trang tìm kiếm và tìm hiểu kỹ thêm từ các kết quả hiện ra. ☊ (Lektion 99, Nr. 1610)
Ich brauche das Ergebnis deiner Recherche in zwei Stunden. ☊ Hãy cho tôi biết kết quả tìm kiếm thông tin sau hai giờ nữa. ☊ (Lektion 99, Nr. 1612)
Hier bin ich nicht sicher, ob deine Übersetzung korrekt ist. ☊ Tôi không chắc phần dịch này của anh / chị là chính xác. ☊ (Lektion 99, Nr. 1613)
Kannst du das bitte im Wörterbuch nachschlagen? ☊ Anh / Chị có thể tra lại cái này trong từ điển được không? ☊ (Lektion 99, Nr. 1614)
Ich bin mir nicht sicher, wie ich in diesem Fall entscheiden soll. Ist etwas Vergleichbares schon einmal vorgekommen? ☊ Tôi không biết nên quyết định thế nào trong trường hợp này. Đã có một trường hợp tương tự nào xảy ra chưa? ☊ (Lektion 99, Nr. 1618)
Zu diesem Thema habe ich einen interessanten Artikel gelesen. ☊ Tôi đã đọc một bài báo thú vị viết về đề tài này. ☊ (Lektion 99, Nr. 1619)
Können Sie mir mehr Einzelheiten zu diesem Thema erzählen? ☊ Anh / Chị có thể kể chi tiết thêm về đề tài này được không? ☊ (Lektion 99, Nr. 1620)
Ich schreibe an einem Artikel über Russlands Außenpolitik. Man hat Sie mir als Experten zu diesem Thema empfohlen. ☊ Tôi đang viết một bài báo về chính sách đối ngoại của nước Nga. Tôi đã được giới thiệu rằng ông / bà là chuyên gia trong lĩnh vực này. ☊ (Lektion 99, Nr. 1621)
Würden Sie mir einige Fragen zu diesem Thema beantworten? ☊ Anh / Chị có thể vui lòng trả lời vài câu hỏi về đề tài này được không? ☊ (Lektion 99, Nr. 1622)
Mehr Zahlen und Statistiken findest du in dieser Datenbank. ☊ Anh / Chị có thể tìm thấy thêm thông tin và các số liệu thống kê trong ngân hàng dữ liệu này. ☊ (Lektion 99, Nr. 1624)
Der Zugang zu dieser Datenbank ist kostenlos. ☊ Ngân hàng dữ liệu này được sử dụng miễn phí. ☊ (Lektion 99, Nr. 1625)
Kann ich Einsicht in diese Akten nehmen? ☊ Tôi có thể xem qua dữ liệu này được không? ☊ (Lektion 99, Nr. 1626)
Aus welcher Quelle stammen diese Informationen? ☊ Những thông tin trên lấy từ nguồn nào? ☊ (Lektion 99, Nr. 1627)
Wurde in dieser Fachzeitschrift schon etwas zu unserem Thema veröffentlicht? ☊ Trong tạp chí chuyên ngành này có bài viết nào về đề tài của chúng ta không? ☊ (Lektion 99, Nr. 1628)
Wie ist der Forschungsstand zu diesem Thema? ☊ Đã có những nghiên cứu gì về đề tài này? ☊ (Lektion 99, Nr. 1629)
Ich habe hier alles Wesentliche zu diesem Thema zusammengefasst. ☊ Tôi đã tóm lược những nội dung chính về vấn đề này ở đây. ☊ (Lektion 99, Nr. 1630)
Im Folgenden lesen Sie die Ergebnisse meiner Recherchen. ☊ Trong phần tiếp theo quý vị sẽ thấy kết quả tra cứu của tôi. ☊ (Lektion 99, Nr. 1631)
Nach ausgiebigen Nachforschungen zu diesem Thema komme ich zu diesem Ergebnis: ☊ Sau những nghiên cứu chuyên sâu cho đề tài này tôi đi đến kết luận sau: ☊ (Lektion 99, Nr. 1632)
Die Sachlage zu diesem Problem stellt sich wie folgt dar: ☊ Tình hình chung của vấn đề này là như sau: ☊ (Lektion 99, Nr. 1634)
Die Kollegin aus der Forschungsabteilung wird uns ihre Ergebnisse in einem Zwischenbericht vorstellen. ☊ Đồng nghiệp từ phòng nghiên cứu sẽ trình bày cho chúng ta kết quả nghiên cứu qua một báo cáo ngắn gọn. ☊ (Lektion 99, Nr. 1635)
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)
Ich halte die Berichterstattung zu diesem Thema für einseitig und voreingenommen. ☊ Tôi cho rằng bản báo cáo về đề tài này khá phiến diện và thiên lệch. ☊ (Lektion 99, Nr. 1640)
Ich kann keine relevanten Informationen zu diesem Thema finden. ☊ Tôi không tìm được thông tin nào liên quan đến đề tài này. ☊ (Lektion 99, Nr. 1642)
Schön, dass Sie heute alle Zeit für diese Besprechung haben. ☊ Tôi rất mừng vì các vị đều có mặt tại cuộc họp này. ☊ (Lektion 100, Nr. 1643)
Danke, dass Sie alle pünktlich gekommen sind. ☊ Cám ơn sự có mặt đúng giờ của quý vị. ☊ (Lektion 100, Nr. 1644)
Auf unserer Tagesordnung stehen heute vier wichtige Themen. ☊ Chương trình của buổi họp hôm nay bao gồm bốn nội dung quan trọng. ☊ (Lektion 100, Nr. 1645)
Die Tagesordnung finden Sie auf dem Zettel vor Ihnen. ☊ Tờ giấy trước mặt quý vị ghi chương trình dự thảo cuộc họp hôm nay. ☊ (Lektion 100, Nr. 1646)
Heute wird es darum gehen, die Strategie für das kommende Geschäftsjahr festzulegen. ☊ Trong buổi họp hôm nay chúng ta sẽ cùng nhau ấn định chiến lược kinh doanh cho năm tới. ☊ (Lektion 100, Nr. 1647)
Ich habe euch zu dieser Besprechung eingeladen, weil wir ein dringendes Problem lösen müssen. ☊ Tôi mời quý vị tới dự buổi họp này vì chúng ta cần phải giải quyết một vấn đề cấp bách. ☊ (Lektion 100, Nr. 1648)
Die Kollegen der Marketingabteilung werden uns zunächst die Verkaufszahlen der letzten drei Monate vorstellen. Anschließend analysieren und diskutieren wir diese Zahlen. ☊ Các đồng nghiệp bên phòng tiếp thị sẽ giới thiệu với chúng ta doanh số bán hàng của ba tháng vừa qua. Tiếp đó chúng ta sẽ cùng nhau phân tích và thảo luận về những con số này. ☊ (Lektion 100, Nr. 1649)
Wer schreibt das Protokoll zu dieser Besprechung? ☊ Hôm nay ai sẽ viết biên bản cuộc họp? ☊ (Lektion 100, Nr. 1650)
Ich hoffe, dass Sie alle das Protokoll der letzten Sitzung nochmals durchgelesen haben. ☊ Tôi hi vọng quý vị đều đã đọc qua biên bản của cuộc họp lần trước. ☊ (Lektion 100, Nr. 1652)
In meinem kurzen Referat möchte ich Ihnen einen Überblick über unsere aktuellen Projekte geben. ☊ Từ bản thuyết trình ngắn này, tôi muốn gửi đến quý vị một cái nhìn tổng quát về những dự án hiện nay của chúng ta. ☊ (Lektion 100, Nr. 1653)
In meinem heutigen Vortrag möchte ich Ihnen die Probleme, die bei der Qualitätssicherung auftreten können, näher beschreiben. ☊ Trong bài phát biểu của tôi hôm nay, tôi muốn miêu tả kỹ hơn về những vấn đề có thể gặp phải trong quá trình quản lí chất lượng. ☊ (Lektion 100, Nr. 1654)
Ich möchte Ihnen das Problem mit Hilfe dieser Grafik veranschaulichen. ☊ Xin mời quý vị cùng theo dõi biểu đồ sau để hình dung rõ hơn về vấn đề. ☊ (Lektion 100, Nr. 1655)
In dieser Tabelle finden Sie die aktuellen Verkaufszahlen für Mai und Juni. ☊ Doanh số bán hàng hiện tại của tháng năm và tháng sáu được thể hiện qua bảng thống kê trên đây. ☊ (Lektion 100, Nr. 1656)
Deswegen schlage ich vor, das neue Modell erst im nächsten Jahr auf den Markt zu bringen. ☊ Do vậy tôi đề nghị chúng ta nên tung mẫu sản phẩm mới này ra thị trường vào năm sau. ☊ (Lektion 100, Nr. 1657)
Haben Sie noch Fragen zu meinem Vortrag? ☊ Quý vị còn có câu hỏi nào về bài thuyết trình của tôi không? ☊ (Lektion 100, Nr. 1658)
Ich bin deiner Meinung. ☊ Tôi có cùng ý kiến với anh / chị. ☊ (Lektion 100, Nr. 1659)
Ich stimme Ihnen zu. ☊ Tôi nhất trí với ý kiến của anh / chị. ☊ (Lektion 100, Nr. 1660)
Ich bin dafür. ☊ Tôi nhất trí / đồng ý. ☊ (Lektion 100, Nr. 1661)
Ich bin nicht Ihrer Meinung. ☊ Tôi không nhất trí với ý kiến của anh / chị . ☊ (Lektion 100, Nr. 1663)
In diesem Punkt muss ich Ihnen widersprechen. ☊ Về điểm này tôi phải phản đối anh / chị . ☊ (Lektion 100, Nr. 1664)
Mit diesem Vorschlag bin ich nicht einverstanden. ☊ Tôi không đồng ý với đề xuất này. ☊ (Lektion 100, Nr. 1665)
Ich verstehe nicht, was Sie damit meinen. ☊ Tôi chưa hiểu ý của anh / chị như thế nào. ☊ (Lektion 100, Nr. 1666)
Das ist eine gute Idee. ☊ Đó là một ý kiến hay. ☊ (Lektion 100, Nr. 1668)
Was denken Sie darüber? ☊ Quý vị nghĩ sao về điều này? ☊ (Lektion 100, Nr. 1669)
Um dieses Problem zu lösen, sehe ich zwei Möglichkeiten. ☊ Có hai khả năng để giải quyết vấn đề này. ☊ (Lektion 100, Nr. 1670)
Sollen wir darüber abstimmen? ☊ Chúng ta có nên biểu quyết cho vấn đề này không? ☊ (Lektion 100, Nr. 1671)
Was denkst du darüber? ☊ Anh / Chị nghĩ sao về vấn đề này? ☊ (Lektion 100, Nr. 1672)
Leider haben wir heute keine Zeit mehr um dieses Thema zu besprechen. ☊ Rất tiếc hôm nay chúng ta không còn thời gian để bàn về đề tài này nữa. ☊ (Lektion 100, Nr. 1673)
Das gehört nicht zum Thema. ☊ Điều đó không liên quan đến đề tài / vấn đề này. ☊ (Lektion 100, Nr. 1675)
Leider können wir uns in diesem Punkt nicht einigen. ☊ Rất tiếc chúng ta không thể nhất trí ở điểm này được. ☊ (Lektion 100, Nr. 1677)
Das Formular können Sie hier herunterladen. ☊ Quý vị có thể tải bản khai ở đây. ☊ (Lektion 101, Nr. 1679)
Haben Sie alle Formulare ausgefüllt? ☊ Quý vị đã điền hết bản khai chưa? ☊ (Lektion 101, Nr. 1680)
Dieses Formular bekommen Sie von meiner Kollegin. Ihr Büro ist im 2. Stock. ☊ Quý vị có thể nhận được bản khai từ đồng nghiệp của tôi ở tầng hai. ☊ (Lektion 101, Nr. 1681)
Was muss ich hier eintragen? ☊ Tôi phải điền gì ở đây? ☊ (Lektion 101, Nr. 1682)
Unterschreiben Sie bitte hier. ☊ Xin anh / chị kí vào đây. ☊ (Lektion 101, Nr. 1684)
Brauchen Sie noch weitere Unterlagen von mir? ☊ Anh / Chị còn cần thêm giấy tờ gì của tôi nữa không? ☊ (Lektion 101, Nr. 1688)
Diese Frage verstehe ich nicht. Können Sie mir das bitte erklären? ☊ Tôi không hiểu câu hỏi này. Anh / Chị làm ơn giải thích giúp tôi được không? ☊ (Lektion 101, Nr. 1689)
Was heißt das auf Deutsch? ☊ Cái này tiếng Đức gọi là gì? ☊ (Lektion 101, Nr. 1690)
Können Sie das bitte für mich übersetzen? ☊ Anh / Chị có thể dịch hộ tôi cái này được không? ☊ (Lektion 101, Nr. 1691)
Wie lange bleiben Sie hier? ☊ Anh / Chị sẽ ở đây bao lâu? ☊ (Lektion 101, Nr. 1692)
Was ist der Grund Ihres Aufenthaltes hier? ☊ Lý do gì khiến anh / chị đến đây? ☊ (Lektion 101, Nr. 1693)
Ich bin geschäftlich hier. ☊ Tôi đến đây vì công việc. ☊ (Lektion 101, Nr. 1694)
Ich bin privat hier: Ich mache eine Reise. ☊ Tôi ở đây vì lý do cá nhân: tôi đi du lịch. ☊ (Lektion 101, Nr. 1695)
Wo muss ich das Formular abgeben? ☊ Tôi phải nộp tờ khai này ở đâu? ☊ (Lektion 101, Nr. 1696)
Bitte schicken Sie uns das ausgefüllte Formular innerhalb von 5 Werktagen per Post zu. ☊ Anh / Chị có thể gửi cho chúng tôi tờ khai đã điền đầy đủ qua đường bưu điện trong vòng 5 ngày. ☊ (Lektion 101, Nr. 1697)
Kann ich Ihnen die Formulare auch per E-Mail zuschicken? ☊ Tôi có thể gửi ngài bản khai này qua Email được không? ☊ (Lektion 101, Nr. 1698)
Dieses Problem muss schnell gelöst werden. ☊ Vấn đề này cần phải được giải quyết nhanh chóng. ☊ (Lektion 102, Nr. 1702)
Dieser Auftrag stellt uns vor ein großes logistisches Problem. ☊ Đối với hợp đồng này thì việc vận chuyển là một vấn đề lớn. ☊ (Lektion 102, Nr. 1704)
Wir müssen dringend über diesen Fall sprechen. ☊ Chúng ta phải thảo luận gấp về trường hợp này. ☊ (Lektion 102, Nr. 1705)
Wer ist dafür verantwortlich? ☊ Ai là người chịu trách nhiệm trong chuyện này? ☊ (Lektion 102, Nr. 1706)
Wer ist Schuld daran, dass dieser Fehler passiert ist? ☊ Ai là người đã gây ra sai phạm trên? ☊ (Lektion 102, Nr. 1707)
Kommen Sie in mein Büro und wir sprechen über dieses Problem. ☊ Mời anh / chị đến văn phòng của tôi để nói chuyện về vấn đề này. ☊ (Lektion 102, Nr. 1708)
Wie wollen wir dieses Problem lösen? ☊ Chúng ta phải giải quyết vấn đề trên thế nào? ☊ (Lektion 102, Nr. 1709)
Haben Sie einen Vorschlag, wie wir dieses Problem lösen könnten? ☊ Anh / Chị có đề xuất giải pháp gì cho vấn đề này không? ☊ (Lektion 102, Nr. 1710)
Hast du eine Idee, wie wir dieses Problem lösen könnten? ☊ Theo anh / chị chúng ta phải giải quyết vấn đề này thế nào? ☊ (Lektion 102, Nr. 1711)
Es ist sinnlos, sich gegenseitig die Schuld zuzuschieben. ☊ Tôi thấy việc đổ lỗi cho nhau không đem lại lợi ích gì cả. ☊ (Lektion 102, Nr. 1713)
Lassen Sie uns zusammenarbeiten und das Problem gemeinsam lösen. ☊ Chúng ta hãy cùng nhau bàn bạc để đưa ra cách giải quyết cho vấn đề này. ☊ (Lektion 102, Nr. 1714)
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)
Wir könnten diesen Auftrag extern vergeben. ☊ Chúng ta có thể bàn giao hợp đồng này cho một đối tác bên ngoài. ☊ (Lektion 102, Nr. 1717)
Wir könnten mit dem Geschäftsführer sprechen und ihn um Rat bitten. ☊ Chúng ta có thể nhờ lãnh đạo cho ý kiến giúp đỡ. ☊ (Lektion 102, Nr. 1720)
Ich sehe keine andere Möglichkeit. ☊ Tôi không thấy có khả năng nào khác. ☊ (Lektion 102, Nr. 1721)
Wir sollten nach der Ursache des Problems suchen. ☊ Chúng ta cần phải tìm ra nguyên nhân của vấn đề. ☊ (Lektion 102, Nr. 1722)
Wenn das so ist, müssen wir unseren Anwalt einschalten. ☊ Nếu sự việc đúng là như vậy chúng ta phải nhờ đến luật sư. ☊ (Lektion 102, Nr. 1723)
Können wir dieses Problem nicht anders lösen? ☊ Liệu chúng ta có giải pháp khác cho vấn đề này không? ☊ (Lektion 102, Nr. 1724)
Ich schlage vor, dieses große Problem in mehreren kleinen Schritten zu lösen. ☊ Tôi đề nghị chúng ta chia vấn đề lớn này thành nhiều bước nhỏ để giải quyết. ☊ (Lektion 102, Nr. 1725)
Wer kann diese Aufgabe übernehmen? ☊ Ai có thể đảm đương nhiệm vụ / công việc này? ☊ (Lektion 102, Nr. 1726)
Bitte übernehmen Sie diese Aufgabe. ☊ Yêu cầu anh / chị đảm đương nhiệm vụ / công việc này. ☊ (Lektion 102, Nr. 1727)
Kannst du das bitte erledigen? ☊ Anh / Chị có thể giải quyết được việc này không? ☊ (Lektion 102, Nr. 1728)
Ich werde mich darum kümmern. ☊ Tôi sẽ giải quyết việc này. ☊ (Lektion 102, Nr. 1729)
Ich werde das erledigen. ☊ Tôi sẽ giải quyết việc này. ☊ (Lektion 102, Nr. 1730)
Ein Praktikum bietet die Gelegenheit einen Beruf näher kennenzulernen. ☊ Khóa thực tập đem đến cơ hội làm quen với nghiệp vụ chuyên môn. ☊ (Lektion 103, Nr. 1732)
Ich möchte meine Kenntnisse im Bereich Personalmanagement vertiefen. ☊ Tôi muốn có kiến thức chuyên sâu về lĩnh vực quản lý nhân sự. ☊ (Lektion 103, Nr. 1733)
Mein Pflichtpraktikum würde ich gerne in Ihrem Unternehmen machen. ☊ Tôi rất muốn làm khóa thực tập bắt buộc ở công ty của ông / bà. ☊ (Lektion 103, Nr. 1739)
Ich 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)
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)
Sie betreuen das Projekt eigenverantwortlich. ☊ Anh / Chị chịu trách nhiệm về dự án này. ☊ (Lektion 103, Nr. 1747)
Sie unterstützen die Kollegen in der internen Unternehmenskommunikation. ☊ Anh / Chị hỗ trợ các đồng nghiệp trong giao dịch nội bộ công ty. ☊ (Lektion 103, Nr. 1748)
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)
Wir bieten Ihnen die Mitarbeit bei spannenden Projekten in einer der größten Beratungsfirmen Europas an. ☊ Chúng tôi tạo cơ hội cho anh / chị tham gia các dự án hấp dẫn của một trong những công ty tư vấn lớn nhất Châu Âu. ☊ (Lektion 103, Nr. 1754)
Ich habe gelernt, wie man einen Vortrag sinnvoll strukturiert und interessant gestaltet. ☊ Tôi đã học được cách cấu trúc hợp lý và trình bày hấp dẫn một bài thuyết trình. ☊ (Lektion 103, Nr. 1757)
Es war interessant den Büro-Alltag in einer großen Firma kennenzulernen. ☊ Rất thú vị khi được làm quen với công việc văn phòng hàng ngày trong một công ty lớn. ☊ (Lektion 103, Nr. 1758)
In meinem Praktikum in Paris habe ich viel gelernt. Ich kann mich jetzt schnell in neue Bereiche einarbeiten und ich habe gelernt zu recherchieren. ☊ Trong khóa thực tập tại Paris tôi đã học được rất nhiều. Bây giờ tôi có thể quen nhanh công việc ở lĩnh vực mới và cũng đã học được cách tra cứu. ☊ (Lektion 103, Nr. 1760)
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)
Das Praktikum war eine tolle Erfahrung. ☊ Khóa thực tập là một kinh nghiệm tuyệt vời. ☊ (Lektion 103, Nr. 1766)
Ich habe mich problemlos in den Betrieb im Ausland integrieren können. ☊ Tôi đã có thể hòa nhập một cách nhanh chóng vào các hoạt động của công ty ở nước ngoài. ☊ (Lektion 103, Nr. 1769)
Wir stellen ein: ☊ Chúng tôi tuyển: ☊ (Lektion 104, Nr. 1770)
Wir suchen zum 01.01. einen Projektmanager. ☊ Chúng tôi cần tìm một giám đốc dự án đến ngày 01.01. ☊ (Lektion 104, Nr. 1772)
Sie sollten ein abgeschlossenes Hochschulstudium mit Schwerpunkt Wirtschaftswissenschaft vorweisen können. ☊ Anh / Chị cần phải chứng minh được việc tốt nghiệp đại học với chuyên ngành kinh tế. ☊ (Lektion 104, Nr. 1777)
Erfahrungen im Bereich Projektmanagement sind von Vorteil. ☊ Kinh ngiệm về quản lý dự án là một ưu điểm. ☊ (Lektion 104, Nr. 1783)
Sie sind ein kompetenter Ansprechpartner und vertreten unsere Firma nach außen. ☊ Anh / Chị là người đối tác có khả năng và là đại diện công ty ra bên ngoài. ☊ (Lektion 104, Nr. 1784)
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)
Sie haben mehrjährige Erfahrungen in einem großen Unternehmen gesammelt. ☊ Anh / Chị đã thu thập được kinh nghiệm làm việc lâu năm trong một công ty lớn. ☊ (Lektion 104, Nr. 1790)
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)
Voraussetzung für eine Bewerbung ist ein Diplom mit der Note "gut" oder "sehr gut". ☊ Điều kiện yêu cầu cho đơn xin việc là bằng tốt nghiệp đại học loại khá hoặc giỏi. ☊ (Lektion 104, Nr. 1798)
Das Arbeitsverhältnis ist auf ein Jahr befristet. ☊ Hợp đồng làm việc này có thời hạn một năm. ☊ (Lektion 104, Nr. 1799)
Wir bieten eine Halbtagesstelle mit 20 Arbeitsstunden / Woche an. ☊ Chúng tôi đưa ra một vị trí làm việc nửa ngày với 20 tiếng / tuần ☊ (Lektion 104, Nr. 1800)
Ich möchte meinen Arbeitsplatz wechseln. ☊ Tôi muốn thay đổi chỗ làm. ☊ (Lektion 105, Nr. 1801)
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)
Ich bewerbe mich um die Stelle als Berater bei Ihrer Firma. ☊ Tôi nộp đơn xin việc vào vị trí tư vấn ở công ty của ông / bà. ☊ (Lektion 105, Nr. 1808)
Ich erfülle alle Anforderungen, die Sie in der Stellenbeschreibung an die Bewerber richten. ☊ Tôi đáp ứng các yêu cầu mà ông / bà đang cần tuyển. ☊ (Lektion 105, Nr. 1810)
Ich habe mein Studium mit der Note "sehr gut" abgeschlossen und schon über sieben Jahre Berufserfahrung. ☊ Tôi đã tốt nghiệp đại học loại giỏi và đã có trên bảy năm kinh nghiệm nghề nghiệp. ☊ (Lektion 105, Nr. 1812)
Seit zehn Jahren arbeite ich in der Branche und kann mich mittlerweile auf ein großes Netzwerk guter Kontakte berufen. ☊ Từ mười năm nay tôi làm việc trong ngành và có thể kết nối một mạng lưới quan hệ tốt. ☊ (Lektion 105, Nr. 1814)
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)
In den letzten beiden Jahren habe ich für meine Firma erfolgreich internationale Projekte geleitet. ☊ Trong hai năm vừa qua tôi đã điều hành thành công các dự án quốc tế cho công ty của tôi. ☊ (Lektion 105, Nr. 1817)
Ich habe viele Ideen. ☊ Tôi có nhiều ý tưởng. ☊ (Lektion 105, Nr. 1822)
Ich bin die richtige Person für diese Stelle. ☊ Tôi là người thích hợp với vị trí này. ☊ (Lektion 105, Nr. 1825)
Mit diesem Schreiben schicke ich Ihnen Kopien meiner Zeugnisse. ☊ Kèm theo thư này là bản copy các chứng chỉ của tôi. ☊ (Lektion 105, Nr. 1828)
Meinen Lebenslauf schicke ich Ihnen mit diesem Schreiben. ☊ Tôi gửi kèm theo thư này bản lý lịch tự thuật. ☊ (Lektion 105, Nr. 1829)
Anbei finden Sie meinen Lebenslauf und Kopien meiner Zeugnisse. ☊ Kèm theo đây là bản lý lịch tự thuật và bản copy các chứng chỉ của tôi. ☊ (Lektion 105, Nr. 1830)
Anbei finden Sie meinen Lebenslauf und meine übersetzten und beglaubigten Zeugnisse. ☊ Kèm theo đây là bản lý lịch tự thuật và bản dịch có công chứng các chứng chỉ. ☊ (Lektion 105, Nr. 1831)
Bitte bestätigen Sie den Eingang meiner Bewerbung. ☊ Xin hãy xác nhận việc nộp đơn xin việc của tôi. ☊ (Lektion 105, Nr. 1833)
Anbei finden Sie meinen Lebenslauf. ☊ Kèm theo đây bản lý lịch cá nhân của tôi. ☊ (Lektion 106, Nr. 1835)
Mein Lebenslauf ist ohne Lücken. ☊ Bản lý lịch cá nhân của tôi đầy đủ. ☊ (Lektion 106, Nr. 1836)
Ich habe vier Jahre Wirtschaftswissenschaft studiert. ☊ Tôi đã học đại học chuyên ngành kinh tế bốn năm. ☊ (Lektion 106, Nr. 1846)
1997 habe ich mein Studienfach gewechselt. ☊ Năm 1997 tôi đã thay đổi ngành học. ☊ (Lektion 106, Nr. 1849)
Bis jetzt war ich als Projektmanager für den internationalen Austausch in meiner Firma zuständig. ☊ Cho đến nay với tư cách giám đốc dự án tôi đã chịu trách nhiệm trong các chương trình trao đổi quốc tế của công ty. ☊ (Lektion 106, Nr. 1853)
Meine Aufgabe war es den Auftritt meiner Firma auf internationalen Messen zu organisieren. ☊ Công việc của tôi là tổ chức việc tham gia của công ty ở các hội chợ triển lãm quốc tế. ☊ (Lektion 106, Nr. 1854)
Werden Sie mir die Kosten für die Anreise zum Vorstellungsgespräch ersetzen? ☊ Ông / Bà sẽ thanh toán chi phí đi lại của tôi cho cuộc phỏng vấn này chứ? ☊ (Lektion 107, Nr. 1863)
Warum haben Sie dieses Studienfach gewählt? ☊ Vì sao anh / chị đã chọn ngành học này? ☊ (Lektion 107, Nr. 1865)
Warum haben Sie diesen Schwerpunkt in Ihrem Studium gewählt? ☊ Vì sao anh / chị đã chọn chuyên ngành này? ☊ (Lektion 107, Nr. 1866)
Erzählen Sie bitte etwas von sich. ☊ Xin hãy kể về bản thân. ☊ (Lektion 107, Nr. 1869)
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)
Ich habe Englisch studiert, weil ich meine Kindheit in den USA verbracht habe. ☊ Tôi đã học tiếng Anh, vì tuổi thơ tôi đã sống ở Mỹ. ☊ (Lektion 107, Nr. 1875)
Schon in der Schule habe ich mich für Physik interessiert und da war es für mich logisch dies auch zu studieren. ☊ Ngay từ khi học phổ thông tôi đã quan tâm đến vật lí và học vật lí ở đại học là điều dĩ nhiên đối với tôi. ☊ (Lektion 107, Nr. 1876)
Ich habe vier Jahre für eine Firma in China gearbeitet. ☊ Tôi đã làm việc bốn năm cho một công ty ở Trung Quốc. ☊ (Lektion 107, Nr. 1877)
Während 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)
Welchen Posten haben Sie in Ihrer derzeitigen Firma? ☊ Anh / Chị đang làm việc ở vị trí gì trong công ty hiện nay? ☊ (Lektion 107, Nr. 1882)
Was sind Ihre Aufgaben in Ihrer derzeitigen Firma? ☊ Công việc của anh / chị trong công ty hiện nay là gì? ☊ (Lektion 107, Nr. 1883)
Warum möchten Sie sich verändern? ☊ Vì sao anh / chị muốn thay đổi? ☊ (Lektion 107, Nr. 1884)
Warum möchten Sie die Firma wechseln? ☊ Vì sao anh / chị muốn chuyển công ty? ☊ (Lektion 107, Nr. 1885)
Macht Ihnen Ihre jetzige Tätigkeit Spaß? ☊ Anh / Chị có thích công việc hiện nay không? ☊ (Lektion 107, Nr. 1886)
Haben Sie sich auch bei anderen Unternehmen beworben? ☊ Anh / Chị có nộp đơn xin việc ở công ty khác không? ☊ (Lektion 107, Nr. 1887)
Warum haben Sie nach zwei Jahren den Arbeitgeber gewechselt? ☊ Vì sao anh / chị đã chuyển chỗ làm sau hai năm? ☊ (Lektion 107, Nr. 1891)
Was waren Ihre Aufgaben in dieser Firma? ☊ Công việc của anh / chị ở công ty đó là gì? ☊ (Lektion 107, Nr. 1892)
Was haben Sie an diesem Arbeitsplatz gelernt? ☊ Anh / Chị đã học được gì ở chỗ làm này? ☊ (Lektion 107, Nr. 1893)
Was war die schwierigste Entscheidung, die Sie bisher treffen mussten? ☊ Quyết định khó khăn nhất mà anh / chị từng gặp phải là gì? ☊ (Lektion 107, Nr. 1894)
Mir gefällt Ihr Unternehmen. ☊ Tôi thích công ty của ông / bà. ☊ (Lektion 107, Nr. 1895)
Ich möchte für ein internationales Unternehmen arbeiten. ☊ Tôi muốn làm việc cho một công ty quốc tế. ☊ (Lektion 107, Nr. 1898)
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)
Mein vorheriger Arbeitgeber musste Insolvenz anmelden und so wurde allen Angestellten gekündigt. ☊ Người tuyển dụng cũ của tôi bị phá sản và vì vậy tất cả nhân viên bị thôi việc. ☊ (Lektion 107, Nr. 1900)
Meine jetzige Aufgabe ist es, die Markteinführung neuer Produkte zu betreuen. ☊ Công việc hiện nay của tôi là tiếp cận thị trường cho sản phẩm mới. ☊ (Lektion 107, Nr. 1901)
Während ich arbeitslos war, habe ich mich beruflich weitergebildet. ☊ Trong thời gian thất nghiệp tôi đã học thêm ngành chuyên môn. ☊ (Lektion 107, Nr. 1903)
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 lerne seit fünf Jahren Englisch. ☊ Tôi học tiếng Anh từ năm năm nay. ☊ (Lektion 107, Nr. 1912)
Ich spreche Englisch, Spanisch und Deutsch. ☊ Tôi biết nói tiếng Anh, tiếng Tây Ban Nha và tiếng Đức. ☊ (Lektion 107, Nr. 1913)
Ich arbeite seit Jahren mit Kolleginnen und Kollegen aus der ganzen Welt zusammen. ☊ Từ nhiều năm nay tôi làm việc cùng với các đồng nghiệp quốc tế. ☊ (Lektion 107, Nr. 1917)
Ich bin es gewohnt mit verschiedenen Betriebssystemen zu arbeiten. Ich kann schnell umdenken. ☊ Tôi đã quen với các hệ thống chương trình khác nhau. Tôi có thể suy nghĩ nhanh. ☊ (Lektion 107, Nr. 1918)
Mit diesem Programm arbeite ich seit Jahren. ☊ Từ nhiều năm tôi làm việc với chương trình này. ☊ (Lektion 107, Nr. 1919)
Von anderen Bewerbern unterscheidet mich, dass ich sowohl alle Qualifikationen mitbringe als auch schon mehrere Jahre Erfahrung in dieser Branche habe. ☊ Tôi khác biệt so với các người xin việc khác ở kinh nghiệm chuyên môn cũng như kinh nghiệm thực tiễn lâu năm trong lĩnh vực này. ☊ (Lektion 107, Nr. 1920)
Würden Sie sich über Regeln hinwegsetzen, wenn es Ihnen einen persönlichen Vorteil bringt? ☊ Anh / Chị sẽ không tuân theo nội quy nếu nội quy đó không mang lại lợi ích phải không? ☊ (Lektion 108, Nr. 1921)
Was motiviert Sie? ☊ Cái gì thúc đẩy anh / chị? ☊ (Lektion 108, Nr. 1924)
Was sind Ihre Schwächen? ☊ Điểm yếu của anh / chị là gì? ☊ (Lektion 108, Nr. 1926)
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)
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 sind Sie auf unser Unternehmen aufmerksam geworden? ☊ Anh / Chị đã biết đến đến công ty của chúng tôi thế nào? ☊ (Lektion 108, Nr. 1942)
Warum finden Sie unser Unternehmen interessant? ☊ Vì sao anh / chị thấy thú vị với công ty của chúng tôi? ☊ (Lektion 108, Nr. 1943)
Kennen Sie Mitarbeiter aus unserem Unternehmen? ☊ Anh / Chị có quen ai làm việc trong công ty của chúng tôi không? ☊ (Lektion 108, Nr. 1944)
Warum sollten wir uns für Sie entscheiden? ☊ Vì sao chúng tôi nên quyết định nhận anh / chị? ☊ (Lektion 108, Nr. 1945)
Warum sollten wir Sie einstellen? ☊ Vì sao chúng tôi nên tuyển anh / chị? ☊ (Lektion 108, Nr. 1946)
Wie möchten Sie den Erfolg unseres Unternehmens steigern? ☊ Anh / Chị muốn làm tăng sự thành công của công ty chúng tôi thế nào? ☊ (Lektion 108, Nr. 1947)
Ich kenne und verwende Ihre Produkte seit über zehn Jahren. ☊ Tôi biết và sử dụng sản phẩm của ông / bà từ hơn mười năm nay. ☊ (Lektion 108, Nr. 1953)
Ich habe Ihr Unternehmen auf einer Messe kennengelernt und bin seither sehr daran interessiert für Sie zu arbeiten. ☊ Tôi đã làm quen với công ty của ông / bà ở một hội chợ triển lãm và từ đó tôi rất quan tâm được làm việc cho công ty. ☊ (Lektion 108, Nr. 1954)
Ich mag das Arbeitsklima in Ihrem Unternehmen. ☊ Tôi thích không khí làm việc trong công ty của ông / bà. ☊ (Lektion 108, Nr. 1955)
Warum wird diese Position ausgeschrieben? ☊ Vì sao vị trí này cần được tuyển? ☊ (Lektion 108, Nr. 1959)
Wie würden Sie Ihre Unternehmenskultur beschreiben? ☊ Ông / Bà có thể miêu tả về văn hóa công ty được không? ☊ (Lektion 108, Nr. 1960)
Wie schätzen Sie die aktuelle Situation Ihres Unternehmens ein? ☊ Tình trạng hiện nay của công ty thế nào? ☊ (Lektion 108, Nr. 1961)
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)
Könnten Sie mir bitte beschreiben, wie ein typischer Arbeitstag bei Ihnen aussieht? ☊ Ông / Bà có thể cho tôi biết, một ngày làm việc điển hình ở đây thế nào? ☊ (Lektion 108, Nr. 1963)
Macht Ihr Unternehmen auch Angebote zur Weiterbildung der Mitarbeiter? ☊ Công ty của ông / bà cũng đưa ra khóa đào tạo thêm cho các nhân viên phải không? ☊ (Lektion 108, Nr. 1964)
Wie sind die Arbeitszeiten in Ihrer Firma? ☊ Giờ làm việc của công ty thế nào? ☊ (Lektion 108, Nr. 1967)
Wie viel Tage Urlaub werde ich haben? ☊ Tôi sẽ có bao nhiêu ngày nghỉ? ☊ (Lektion 108, Nr. 1968)
Wie schätzen Sie meine Entwicklungschancen in Ihrer Firma ein? ☊ Cơ hội phát triển của tôi trong công ty của ông / bà sẽ thế nào? ☊ (Lektion 108, Nr. 1970)
Ich habe nach meinem Vorstellungsgespräch noch nichts von Ihnen gehört und wollte mich jetzt erkunden, ob noch Fragen offen geblieben sind. ☊ Sau cuộc phỏng vấn tôi chưa nhận được hồi âm của ông / bà và vì vậy tôi muốn hỏi, liệu còn có câu hỏi nào vẫn chưa được trả lời không? ☊ (Lektion 109, Nr. 1973)
Ich möchte mich nach dem Stand des Bewerbungsverfahrens erkundigen. ☊ Tôi muốn hỏi về hiện trạng của quá trình tuyển dụng. ☊ (Lektion 109, Nr. 1975)
Vielen Dank für Ihre aussagekräftigen Bewerbungsunterlagen. ☊ Cám ơn về hồ sơ xin việc đầy ấn tượng của anh / chị. ☊ (Lektion 109, Nr. 1977)
Wir glauben, dass Sie zum Erfolg unseres Unternehmens beitragen werden. ☊ Chúng tôi nghĩ rằng, anh / chị sẽ đóng góp vào sự thành công của công ty chúng tôi. ☊ (Lektion 109, Nr. 1981)
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)
Pro Jahr haben Sie Anspruch auf 25 Urlaubstage. ☊ Mỗi năm anh / chị được phép có 25 ngày nghỉ. ☊ (Lektion 109, Nr. 1987)
Leider müssen wir Ihnen mitteilen, dass wir die Stelle bereits besetzt haben. ☊ Đáng tiếc chúng tôi phải thông báo với anh / chị rằng vị trí tuyển dụng đã có người. ☊ (Lektion 109, Nr. 1988)
Leider haben wir uns für einen anderen Bewerber entschieden. ☊ Đáng tiếc chúng tôi đã quyết định chọn người khác. ☊ (Lektion 109, Nr. 1989)
Anbei senden wir Ihnen Ihre Bewerbungsunterlagen zurück. ☊ Kèm theo đây chúng tôi xin gửi lại anh / chị hồ sơ xin việc. ☊ (Lektion 109, Nr. 1992)
Kann ich bitte den Geschäftsführer sprechen? ☊ Tôi có thể nói chuyện với giám đốc công ty được không? ☊ (Lektion 110, Nr. 1993)
Wo finde ich das Büro des Abteilungsleiters? ☊ Tôi có thể tìm thấy văn phòng giám đốc bộ phận ở đâu? ☊ (Lektion 110, Nr. 1994)
Ich habe eine Firma gegründet. ☊ Tôi đã thành lập một công ty. ☊ (Lektion 110, Nr. 1997)
Meine Firma stellt Computerprozessoren her. ☊ Công ty của tôi sản xuất bộ vi xử lý máy tính. ☊ (Lektion 110, Nr. 1999)
Ich arbeite für eine Beratungsfirma. ☊ Tôi làm việc cho một công ty tư vấn. ☊ (Lektion 110, Nr. 2000)
Ich arbeite in der Zweigstelle der Firma. ☊ Tôi làm việc ở chi nhánh của công ty. ☊ (Lektion 110, Nr. 2001)
Ich arbeite für ein Non-Profit-Unternehmen. ☊ Tôi làm việc cho một công ty phi lợi tức. ☊ (Lektion 110, Nr. 2005)
Dieser Standort ist ideal für unsere Firma. ☊ Trụ sở này là lý tưởng cho công ty của chúng tôi. ☊ (Lektion 110, Nr. 2006)
Ich stehe in der Hierarchie der Firma unter dieser Person. ☊ Trong cơ cấu công ty tôi làm việc dưới người này. ☊ (Lektion 110, Nr. 2007)
Ich wurde in den Außendienst versetzt. ☊ Tôi được chuyển ra dịch vụ bên ngoài. ☊ (Lektion 110, Nr. 2009)
Ich bin befördert worden: Ich bin jetzt Projektleiter. ☊ Tôi được thăng chức: Hiện nay tôi là giám đốc dự án. ☊ (Lektion 110, Nr. 2010)
Unser Verlag ist spezialisiert auf Kinderbücher. ☊ Nhà xuất bản của chúng tôi chuyên về sách thiếu nhi. ☊ (Lektion 110, Nr. 2011)
Mein Unternehmen hat sich auf Dienstleistungen im Bereich der Telekommunikation spezialisiert. ☊ Công ty của tôi làm chuyên về dịch vụ trong ngành viễn thông. ☊ (Lektion 110, Nr. 2012)
Bitte rufen Sie den Sicherheitsdienst. ☊ Xin hãy gọi dịch vụ bảo vệ. ☊ (Lektion 110, Nr. 2013)
Ich werde die Kollegen aus der Marketingabteilung damit beauftragen. ☊ Tôi sẽ chuyển cho đồng nghiệp ở bộ phận marketing. ☊ (Lektion 110, Nr. 2014)
Nächstes Jahr geht unser Unternehmen an die Börse. ☊ Năm tới công ty của chúng tôi sẽ tham gia thị trường chứng khoán. ☊ (Lektion 110, Nr. 2015)
Meine Firma wird von einem Investor übernommen. ☊ Công ty của tôi được tiếp quản bởi một nhà đầu tư. ☊ (Lektion 110, Nr. 2017)
Die Firma wird aufgekauft. ☊ Công ty được mua lại. ☊ (Lektion 110, Nr. 2018)
Diese beiden Unternehmen fusionieren. ☊ Hai công ty sát nhập với nhau. ☊ (Lektion 110, Nr. 2019)
Bitte vernichten Sie die alten Akten. ☊ Xin hãy hủy tập hồ sơ cũ. ☊ (Lektion 111, Nr. 2021)
Können Sie das heute noch erledigen, bitte? ☊ Anh / Chị có thể làm việc này hôm nay được không? ☊ (Lektion 111, Nr. 2022)
Kannst du bitte diese alten Kartons wegwerfen? ☊ Anh / Chị có thể mang vứt thùng carton cũ này được không? ☊ (Lektion 111, Nr. 2023)
Wo kann ich das Altpapier entsorgen? ☊ Tôi có thể vứt bỏ giấy cũ ở đâu? ☊ (Lektion 111, Nr. 2024)
Ich suche den Ordner mit den Quittungen, aber ich kann ihn nicht finden. ☊ Tôi tìm cặp tài liệu có hóa đơn, nhưng không thấy nó ở đâu. ☊ (Lektion 111, Nr. 2025)
Bitte sortiere alle Kundenanfragen, die du schon erledigt hast, aus und lege mir den Rest auf den Schreibtisch. ☊ Xin hãy sắp xếp tất cả các yêu cầu của khách hàng mà anh / chị đã xử lý ra và để lên bàn cho tôi phần còn lại. ☊ (Lektion 111, Nr. 2026)
Die Lieferscheine sammeln wir in diesem Fach. ☊ Giấy giao hàng chúng tôi thu thập để ở trong ngăn này. ☊ (Lektion 111, Nr. 2027)
Kannst du die Lieferscheine bitte dem Datum nach ordnen und abheften? ☊ Anh / Chị có thể sắp xếp giấy giao hàng theo ngày tháng và kẹp lại? ☊ (Lektion 111, Nr. 2028)
Wer hat diesen Entwurf gezeichnet? Er ist wirklich gut geworden! ☊ Ai đã vẽ bản phác thảo này? Nó thật sự rất tốt! ☊ (Lektion 111, Nr. 2029)
Wer sitzt an diesem Schreibtisch? ☊ Ai ngồi ở bàn này? ☊ (Lektion 111, Nr. 2030)
Ich arbeite in einem schönen Büro: Ich habe einen großen Schreibtisch und wenn ich aus dem Fenster schaue, kann ich über die ganze Stadt blicken. ☊ Tôi làm việc ở một văn phòng rất đẹp: Tôi có một cái bàn làm việc to và nếu nhìn ra ngoài cửa sổ tôi có thể nhìn thấy toàn bộ thành phố. ☊ (Lektion 111, Nr. 2033)
Das Büro von meinem Kollegen ist im 17. Stock. Er arbeitet in der Personalabteilung. ☊ Văn phòng đồng nghiệp của tôi ở tầng 17. Anh ấy làm việc ở bộ phận nhân sự. ☊ (Lektion 111, Nr. 2035)
Können Sie bitte meinen Rechner konfigurieren? ☊ Anh / Chị có thể cấu hình lại máy tính của tôi được không? ☊ (Lektion 112, Nr. 2037)
Wo ist dieser Drucker angeschlossen? ☊ Máy in này được nối ở đâu? ☊ (Lektion 112, Nr. 2038)
Ich bin sehr zufrieden mit diesem neuen Flachbildschirm. ☊ Tôi rất hài lòng với màn hình phẳng mới này. ☊ (Lektion 112, Nr. 2040)
Um dieses Programm installieren zu können, müssen Sie zunächst unseren Lizenzbedingungen zustimmen. ☊ Để cài đặt chương trình này, anh / chị phải chấp thuận các điều kiện về bản quyền. ☊ (Lektion 112, Nr. 2041)
Wie sicher ist unser Netzwerk? ☊ Mạng (máy tính) của chúng ta có chắc chắn không? ☊ (Lektion 112, Nr. 2042)
Läuft die Beta-Version des neuen Programms mittlerweile stabil? ☊ Phiên bản Beta của chương trình mới chạy có ổn định không? ☊ (Lektion 112, Nr. 2044)
Das muss ich erst noch testen. ☊ Tôi phải (chạy) thử đã. ☊ (Lektion 112, Nr. 2045)
Bitte klicken Sie hier. ☊ Xin hãy click vào đây. / Xin hãy bấm vào đây. ☊ (Lektion 112, Nr. 2048)
Bitte starten Sie nun die Datei "start.html". ☊ Xin hãy bắt đầu với dữ liệu „start.html“ ☊ (Lektion 112, Nr. 2049)
Hier finden Sie Hilfe. ☊ Ở đây anh / chị có thể tìm thấy chỉ dẫn giúp đỡ. ☊ (Lektion 112, Nr. 2050)
Bitte installieren Sie dieses Programm auf meinen Rechner. ☊ Xin hãy cài đặt chương trình này vào máy tính của tôi. ☊ (Lektion 112, Nr. 2051)
Das Mikrophon müssen Sie hier anschließen. ☊ Anh / Chị phải nối micro vào đây. ☊ (Lektion 112, Nr. 2052)
Bitte laden Sie ein Update des Programms herunter und installieren Sie es. ☊ Xin hãy tải chương trình mới xuống và cài đặt. ☊ (Lektion 112, Nr. 2053)
Bitte kopiere diese Tabelle in das neue Dokument. ☊ Xin hãy copy bảng này vào tài liệu mới. ☊ (Lektion 112, Nr. 2055)
Legen Sie nun ein neues Dokument an. ☊ Xin hãy tạo ra một tài liệu mới. ☊ (Lektion 112, Nr. 2056)
Ich kann diese Datei nicht öffnen. ☊ Tôi không mở được file này. ☊ (Lektion 113, Nr. 2058)
Mein PC ist defekt. ☊ Máy tính của tôi bị hỏng. ☊ (Lektion 113, Nr. 2059)
Mein Rechner ist abgestürzt. ☊ Máy tính của tôi bị tắt. ☊ (Lektion 113, Nr. 2060)
Mein Drucker brennt! Was soll ich tun? ☊ Máy in của tôi bị cháy! Tôi nên làm gì? ☊ (Lektion 113, Nr. 2064)
Mein Rechner kann keine Verbindung ins Internet aufbauen. ☊ Máy tính của tôi không thể nối vào Internet. ☊ (Lektion 113, Nr. 2067)
Die Druckerpatrone ist leer. ☊ Máy in bị hết mực. ☊ (Lektion 113, Nr. 2068)
Mein Rechner hat einen Virus. ☊ Máy tính của tôi nhiễm virus. ☊ (Lektion 113, Nr. 2069)
Das ist eine Sicherheitslücke in dem Programm! ☊ Đây là lỗ hổng bảo mật trong chương trình. ☊ (Lektion 113, Nr. 2070)
Unsere Entwickler arbeiten an einer Lösung dieses Problems. ☊ Người lập trình của chúng tôi đang làm việc để giải quyết vấn đề này. ☊ (Lektion 113, Nr. 2071)
Ich habe meinen Computer auf Viren untersucht und mehrere gefunden. Was kann ich jetzt machen? ☊ Tôi đã kiểm tra máy tính và tìm thấy nhiều virus. Bây giờ tôi có thể làm gì? ☊ (Lektion 113, Nr. 2072)
Haben Sie den Computer eingeschaltet? ☊ Anh / Chị đã bật máy tính chưa? ☊ (Lektion 113, Nr. 2074)
Bitte ändern Sie die Sicherheitseinstellungen Ihres Rechners. ☊ Xin hãy thay đổi việc thiết lập an toàn cho máy tính của anh / chị. ☊ (Lektion 113, Nr. 2078)
Du musst dieses Programm installieren. ☊ Anh / Chị phải cài đặt chương trình này. ☊ (Lektion 113, Nr. 2079)
Bitte wenden Sie sich an den Netzwerkadministrator. ☊ Xin hãy liên lạc với người quản trị mạng. ☊ (Lektion 113, Nr. 2080)
Ich danke Ihnen für Ihr zahlreiches Erscheinen. ☊ Tôi cám ơn sự hiện diện đông đảo của quý vị. ☊ (Lektion 114, Nr. 2081)
Danke, dass Sie alle heute hier sind. ☊ Cám ơn quý vị đã đến đây ngày hôm nay. ☊ (Lektion 114, Nr. 2082)
Ich freue mich, auch den Vorstandsvorsitzenden zu diesem Vortrag begrüßen zu dürfen. ☊ Tôi rất vui có sự hiện diện của ngài chủ tịch hội đồng quản trị trong buổi diễn thuyết hôm nay. ☊ (Lektion 114, Nr. 2083)
Ich danke Ihnen für die Einladung und freue mich heute zu Ihnen sprechen zu können. ☊ Tôi cám ơn về lời mời và rất vui được phép tiếp chuyện với quý vị hôm nay. ☊ (Lektion 114, Nr. 2084)
Das Thema meines Vortrags lautet "10 Schritte zur erfolgreichen Existenzgründung". ☊ Chủ đề bài diễn thuyết của tôi là „ 10 bước để thành lập doanh nghiệp thành công“. ☊ (Lektion 114, Nr. 2086)
Heute zeige ich Ihnen, wie Sie in 3 Monaten 400 neue Kunden gewinnen. ☊ Hôm nay tôi sẽ chỉ cho quý vị cách thu hút được 400 khách hàng mới trong vòng 3 tháng. ☊ (Lektion 114, Nr. 2087)
Heute stelle ich Ihnen mein jüngstes Projekt vor. ☊ Hôm nay tôi xin giới thiệu với quý vị về dự án mới nhất của tôi. ☊ (Lektion 114, Nr. 2088)
Heute möchte ich Ihnen die Verkaufszahlen des letzten Quartals vorstellen. ☊ Hôm nay tôi muốn được trình bày với quý vị doanh số bán hàng của quý vừa rồi. ☊ (Lektion 114, Nr. 2089)
Heute darf ich Ihnen unsere Marketingstrategie für das kommende Jahr vorstellen. ☊ Hôm nay tôi xin phép được trình bày với quý vị chiến lược Marketing trong năm tới của chúng tôi. ☊ (Lektion 114, Nr. 2090)
Willkommen zu unserer alljährlichen Produktpräsentation. ☊ Hân hạnh chào đón quý vị tới buổi giới thiệu sản phẩm thường niên của chúng tôi. ☊ (Lektion 114, Nr. 2091)
Ich möchte Ihnen heute die neuen Produkte aus unserem Programm vorstellen. ☊ Hôm nay tôi muốn giới thiệu với quý vị những sản phẩm mới trong các mặt hàng của chúng tôi. ☊ (Lektion 114, Nr. 2092)
Ich möchte Ihnen heute zeigen, wie wir dieses Problem lösen können. ☊ Hôm nay tôi muốn chỉ cho quý vị thấy cách chúng tôi giải quyết vấn đề này. ☊ (Lektion 114, Nr. 2093)
Ich beginne nun mit meinem Vortrag – auch wenn noch nicht alle Kollegen da sind. ☊ Mặc dù không có mặt tất cả các đồng nghiệp ở đây, tôi vẫn xin phép được bắt đầu bài thuyết trình của mình. ☊ (Lektion 114, Nr. 2094)
Mein Vortrag ist folgendermaßen aufgebaut: ☊ Bài thuyết trình của tôi được bố cục như sau: ☊ (Lektion 114, Nr. 2095)
Ehe ich Ihnen die Details vorstelle, möchte ich Ihnen einen kurzen Überblick über die wesentlichen Punkte geben. ☊ Trước khi đi vào nội dung chi tiết, tôi muốn cung cấp cho quy vị một cái nhìn tổng quát về những điểm chính. ☊ (Lektion 114, Nr. 2096)
Bitte schauen Sie sich zuerst dieses Video an. ☊ Trước tiên xin mời quý vị xem đoạn video này. ☊ (Lektion 114, Nr. 2097)
Dieser kurze Film wird Ihnen unser neues Produkt vorstellen. ☊ Đoạn phim ngắn này sẽ giới thiệu tới quý vị về sản phẩm mới của chúng tôi. ☊ (Lektion 114, Nr. 2098)
Im Anschluss an meinen Vortrag, freue ich mich auf Ihre Fragen. ☊ Ngay sau bài thuyết trình của mình, tôi rất vui khi nhận được các câu hỏi của quý vị. ☊ (Lektion 114, Nr. 2099)
Bitte unterbrechen Sie mich, wenn Sie etwas nicht verstehen. ☊ Xin hãy ngắt lời tôi, nếu quý vị có điều gì chưa hiểu rõ. ☊ (Lektion 114, Nr. 2100)
Dieser Punkt ist mir besonders wichtig. ☊ Với tôi điểm này đặc biệt quan trọng. ☊ (Lektion 114, Nr. 2101)
Bitte schauen Sie sich nun diese Grafik an hier: Deutlich können Sie erkennen, dass der Umsatz im Sommer eingebrochen ist. ☊ Bây giờ quý vị làm ơn hãy nhìn vào hình đồ thị này: quý vị có thể nhận thấy rõ doanh thu đã sụt giảm trong mùa hè. ☊ (Lektion 114, Nr. 2102)
In diesem Diagramm habe ich den Anstieg der Kosten in einer Kurve veranschaulicht. ☊ Trong biểu đồ này tôi đã minh họa sự gia tăng kinh phí bằng một đường đồ thị. ☊ (Lektion 114, Nr. 2103)
Auf dieser Folie zeige ich Ihnen das Ergebnis meiner Analyse. ☊ Trong trang này tôi sẽ cho quý vị thấy kết quả phân tích của tôi. ☊ (Lektion 114, Nr. 2104)
Die Auswertung der Daten hat gezeigt, dass wir im Wettbewerb gegen die Konkurrenz verlieren könnten. ☊ Quá trình phân tích đánh giá số liệu cho thấy rằng chúng ta có thể sẽ bị thua trong cuộc cạnh tranh với các đối thủ. ☊ (Lektion 114, Nr. 2105)
In diesem Balkendiagramm sehen Sie den Umsatz unserer Filialen in Südamerika. Jeder der Balken steht dabei für ein Land. ☊ Trong biểu đồ cột này quý vị nhìn thấy số doanh thu của các chi nhánh của chúng tôi ở khu vực Nam Mỹ. Mỗi một cột biểu tượng cho một nước. ☊ (Lektion 114, Nr. 2106)
In dieser Abbildung habe ich den Prozess systematisch dargestellt. ☊ Trong hình vẽ này tôi đã phác họa lại quy trình hoạt động một cách hệ thống. ☊ (Lektion 114, Nr. 2107)
Diesen Zahlen können Sie ganz deutlich den Trend zum Kauf hochwertiger Produkte ablesen. ☊ Với những con số này quý vị có thể nhận thấy rõ xu hướng mua các sản phẩm cao cấp. ☊ (Lektion 114, Nr. 2108)
Wie würden Sie das entscheiden? ☊ Quý vị sẽ quyết định thế nào trong việc này? ☊ (Lektion 114, Nr. 2109)
Haben Sie noch Fragen hierzu? ☊ Quý vị có còn câu hỏi nào nữa không? ☊ (Lektion 114, Nr. 2110)
Auf diesen Punkt gehe ich später noch detailliert ein. ☊ Tôi sẽ trình bày rõ hơn về điểm này trong phần sau. ☊ (Lektion 114, Nr. 2111)
Bitte merken Sie sich Ihre Frage. Ich möchte sie gerne nach meiner Präsentation beantworten. ☊ Xin quý vị hãy ghi nhớ câu hỏi của mình. Tôi sẽ trả lời sau bài giới thiệu của mình. ☊ (Lektion 114, Nr. 2112)
Diese Ergebnisse sind wissenschaftlich abgesichert. ☊ Những kết quả này đã được kiểm chứng một cách khoa học. ☊ (Lektion 114, Nr. 2113)
Vielen Dank für's Zuhören. ☊ Chân thành cám ơn sự lắng nghe (của quý vị). ☊ (Lektion 114, Nr. 2115)
Ich bin nun am Ende meiner Präsentation angelangt. ☊ Đây là phần cuối bài diễn thuyết của tôi. ☊ (Lektion 114, Nr. 2116)
Ich bedanke mich für Ihre Aufmerksamkeit. ☊ Tôi chân thành cám ơn sự quan tâm theo dõi của quý vị. ☊ (Lektion 114, Nr. 2117)
Ich freue mich jetzt auf Ihre Fragen. ☊ Bây giờ tôi rất vui được nhận các câu hỏi của quý vị. ☊ (Lektion 114, Nr. 2118)
Am Tisch neben der Tür finden Sie den Ausdruck der Zusammenfassung meiner Präsentation. Das Dokument können Sie sich gerne mitnehmen. ☊ Trên bàn bên cạnh cửa, quý vị sẽ nhìn thấy bản in tóm tắt bài diễn thuyết của tôi. Tài liệu này quý vị có thể lấy theo ý muốn. ☊ (Lektion 114, Nr. 2119)
Ich fand Ihre Präsentation sehr interessant. ☊ Tôi thấy bài thuyết trình của anh / chị / ông / bà rất thú vị. ☊ (Lektion 114, Nr. 2120)
Vielen Dank – auch im Namen aller Kollegen und Kolleginnen – für diese interessante Präsentation. ☊ Thay mặt tất cả các đồng nghiệp xin chân thành cám ơn bài diễn thuyết rất thú vị này. ☊ (Lektion 114, Nr. 2121)
Ich habe den roten Faden verloren. ☊ Tôi không nắm được ý chính (của bài diễn thuyết). ☊ (Lektion 114, Nr. 2123)
Ich habe eine Frage zu Tabelle 2. Hier scheint etwas nicht zu stimmen. ☊ Tôi có một câu hỏi về bảng biểu 2. Ở đây có điều gì đó không hợp lý. ☊ (Lektion 114, Nr. 2126)
Darüber sollten wir abstimmen. ☊ Về vấn đề này chúng ta nên biểu quyết. ☊ (Lektion 115, Nr. 2129)
Ich bin dafür. ☊ Tôi đồng ý. ☊ (Lektion 115, Nr. 2130)
Ich bin dagegen. ☊ Tôi không đồng ý. / Tôi phản đối. ☊ (Lektion 115, Nr. 2131)
Damit bin ich einverstanden. ☊ Tôi đồng ý với điều đó. ☊ (Lektion 115, Nr. 2132)
Das ist nicht meine Meinung. ☊ Đó không phải là ý kiến của tôi. / Đó không phải là quan điểm của tôi. ☊ (Lektion 115, Nr. 2133)
Ich habe zu wenig Informationen: Ich habe noch keine Meinung dazu. ☊ Tôi có quá ít thông tin: Tôi vẫn chưa có ý kiến gì về việc này. ☊ (Lektion 115, Nr. 2134)
Ich bin der Meinung, dass wir das Problem schnell lösen müssen. ☊ Theo tôi chúng ta phải giải quyết nhanh vấn đề này. ☊ (Lektion 115, Nr. 2135)
Ich habe einen Vorschlag. ☊ Tôi có một đề xuất. / Tôi có một gợi ý. ☊ (Lektion 115, Nr. 2136)
Ich habe eine Idee. ☊ Tôi có một ý kiến. ☊ (Lektion 115, Nr. 2138)
Ich habe gründlich recherchiert und komme zu dem Schluss, dass dieses Projekt zu riskant ist. ☊ Tôi đã tra cứu một cách kỹ lưỡng và đi đến kết luận rằng dự án này quá mạo hiểm. ☊ (Lektion 115, Nr. 2141)
Bitte unterbrechen Sie mich nicht. ☊ Xin quý vị đừng ngắt lời tôi. ☊ (Lektion 115, Nr. 2142)
Das ist die Ursache des Problems. ☊ Đây chính là nguyên nhân của vấn đề. ☊ (Lektion 115, Nr. 2143)
Deshalb müssen wir schnell reagieren. ☊ Vì vậy chúng ta phải phản ứng thật nhanh. ☊ (Lektion 115, Nr. 2144)
Du hast recht. ☊ Anh / Chị có lý. ☊ (Lektion 115, Nr. 2147)
Du hast nicht recht. ☊ Anh / Chị không có lý. ☊ (Lektion 115, Nr. 2148)
Was ist deine Meinung zu diesem Fall? ☊ Ý kiến của anh / chị về trường hợp này thế nào? ☊ (Lektion 115, Nr. 2149)
In diesem Fall stimme ich dir zu. ☊ Trong trường hợp này tôi đồng ý với ý kiến của anh / chị. ☊ (Lektion 115, Nr. 2150)
In diesem Punkt sind wir unterschiedlicher Meinung. ☊ Ở điểm này chúng ta có những quan điểm khác nhau. ☊ (Lektion 115, Nr. 2151)
Das klingt vernünftig. ☊ Điều này nghe hợp lý. ☊ (Lektion 115, Nr. 2152)
Mit dieser Lösung bin ich einverstanden. ☊ Với cách giải quyết này tôi hoàn toàn đồng ý. ☊ (Lektion 115, Nr. 2153)
Ich bin mit diesem Vorschlag einverstanden. ☊ Tôi đồng ý với đề xuất này. ☊ (Lektion 115, Nr. 2154)
Ich finde die Idee der Kollegin sehr interessant. ☊ Tôi thấy ý kiến của nữ đồng nghiệp rất thú vị. ☊ (Lektion 115, Nr. 2155)
Das halte ich für keine gute Idee. ☊ Tôi không nghĩ đó là một ý kiến hay. ☊ (Lektion 115, Nr. 2156)
Der Entwurf gefällt mir. ☊ Bản phác thảo rất hợp ý tôi. ☊ (Lektion 115, Nr. 2159)
Der Entwurf gefällt mir nicht. ☊ Bản phác thảo không hợp ý tôi. ☊ (Lektion 115, Nr. 2160)
Was ist die Folge davon? ☊ Điều này sẽ dẫn đến cái gì? ☊ (Lektion 115, Nr. 2162)
Was ist die Ursache des Problems? ☊ Điều gì là nguyên nhân của vấn đề này? ☊ (Lektion 115, Nr. 2163)
Das habe ich nicht verstanden. ☊ Điều này tôi không hiểu. ☊ (Lektion 115, Nr. 2164)
Können Sie das bitte genauer erklären? ☊ Anh / Chị / Ông / Bà làm ơn có thể giải thích kỹ hơn được không? ☊ (Lektion 115, Nr. 2165)
Das gehört nicht zum Thema. ☊ Điều đó không thuộc về chủ đề này. ☊ (Lektion 115, Nr. 2166)
Ich werde dieses Projekt leiten. ☊ Tôi sẽ điều hành dự án này. ☊ (Lektion 116, Nr. 2168)
Ich werde an diesem Projekt mitarbeiten. ☊ Tôi sẽ cùng làm việc trong dự án này. ☊ (Lektion 116, Nr. 2169)
Ich bin dafür zuständig die Software zu testen, bevor sie an den Kunden ausgeliefert wird. ☊ Tôi chịu trách nhiệm việc chạy thử phần mềm, trước khi nó được giao cho khách hành. ☊ (Lektion 116, Nr. 2172)
Das Projekt ist genehmigt. ☊ Dự án đã được phê duyệt. ☊ (Lektion 116, Nr. 2174)
Das müssen wir beantragen. ☊ Cái này chúng ta phải nộp đơn đề nghị. ☊ (Lektion 116, Nr. 2175)
Ich habe die Finanzierung dieses Projektes geklärt. ☊ Tôi đã giải thích về việc thanh toán cho dự án này. ☊ (Lektion 116, Nr. 2176)
Für dieses Projekt fehlen uns die finanziellen Mittel. ☊ Chúng ta thiếu nguồn tài chính cho dự án này. ☊ (Lektion 116, Nr. 2178)
Mit diesem Projekt gehen wir ein großes Risiko ein. ☊ Với dự án này chúng ta chấp nhận một rủi ro lớn. ☊ (Lektion 116, Nr. 2181)
Das Projekt ist eine einzigartige Chance für uns. ☊ Dự án này là cơ hội lớn cho chúng ta. ☊ (Lektion 116, Nr. 2182)
Dieses Projekt ist sehr wichtig. ☊ Dự án này rất quan trọng. ☊ (Lektion 116, Nr. 2183)
Dieses Projekt hat oberste Priorität. ☊ Dự án này được ưu tiên hàng đầu. ☊ (Lektion 116, Nr. 2184)
Bis wann muss diese Aufgabe erledigt sein? ☊ Đến khi nào thì phần việc này phải được hoàn thành? ☊ (Lektion 116, Nr. 2187)
Das habe ich noch nicht verstanden. ☊ Về điều này tôi vẫn chưa hiểu rõ. ☊ (Lektion 116, Nr. 2188)
Wer soll an diesem Projekt mitarbeiten? ☊ Ai nên tham gia vào dự án này? ☊ (Lektion 116, Nr. 2190)
Wie wollen wir dieses Projekt planen? ☊ Chúng ta lên kế hoạch cho dự án này thế nào? ☊ (Lektion 116, Nr. 2192)
Wer übernimmt diese Aufgabe? ☊ Ai sẽ nhận nhiệm vụ này? ☊ (Lektion 116, Nr. 2193)
Wer ist dafür zuständig? ☊ Ai chịu trách nhiệm về việc này? ☊ (Lektion 116, Nr. 2194)
Kannst du dich bitte darum kümmern? ☊ Anh / Chị có thể giải quyết việc này được không? ☊ (Lektion 116, Nr. 2195)
Bitte informieren Sie die Kollegen über alles, was wir heute besprechen. ☊ Xin quý vị hãy thông báo cho các đồng nghiệp về những điều chúng ta thảo luận hôm nay. ☊ (Lektion 116, Nr. 2196)
Ich kann diese Aufgabe übernehmen. ☊ Tôi có thể đảm nhận nhiệm vụ này. ☊ (Lektion 116, Nr. 2197)
Ich werde dieses Problem lösen. ☊ Tôi sẽ giải quyết vấn đề này. ☊ (Lektion 116, Nr. 2198)
Das werde ich sofort erledigen. ☊ Tôi sẽ hoàn thành việc đó ngay lập tức. ☊ (Lektion 116, Nr. 2199)
Ich bin nicht deiner Meinung. ☊ Tôi không có cùng ý kiến với anh/chị. ☊ (Lektion 117, Nr. 2200)
Ich bin Ihrer Meinung. ☊ Tôi có cùng ý kiến với anh / chị / ông / bà. ☊ (Lektion 117, Nr. 2201)
In diesem Punkt muss ich Ihnen widersprechen. ☊ Ở điểm này tôi không tán thành ý kiến với anh / chị / ông / bà. ☊ (Lektion 117, Nr. 2202)
Das ist eine Lösung, von der alle Parteien profitieren. ☊ Đây là hướng giải quyết mà tất cả các bên đều có lợi. ☊ (Lektion 117, Nr. 2203)
Diese Informationen dürfen nicht in die falschen Hände geraten. ☊ Những thông tin này không được phép lọt vào tay những người không liên quan. ☊ (Lektion 117, Nr. 2204)
Ich habe eine Idee. ☊ Tôi có một ý kiến. ☊ (Lektion 117, Nr. 2205)
Ich habe einen Vorschlag. ☊ Tôi có một đề xuất / gợi ý. ☊ (Lektion 117, Nr. 2206)
Ich weiß, wie wir dieses Problem lösen können. ☊ Tôi biết cách chúng ta có thể giải quyết được vấn đề này. ☊ (Lektion 117, Nr. 2208)
Darüber muss ich nachdenken. ☊ Về điều đó tôi phải suy nghĩ kỹ. ☊ (Lektion 117, Nr. 2209)
Darüber sollten wir abstimmen. ☊ Điều đó chúng ta phải biểu quyết. ☊ (Lektion 117, Nr. 2215)
Wer ist dafür? ☊ Ai đồng ý? ☊ (Lektion 117, Nr. 2216)
Dieses Problem muss noch gelöst werden. ☊ Vấn đề này phải được giải quyết. ☊ (Lektion 117, Nr. 2218)
Dieser Teil des Projektes muss bis Montag fertig sein! ☊ Phần này của dự án phải được hoàn thành đến thứ hai. ☊ (Lektion 117, Nr. 2220)
Das ist eine gute Idee. ☊ Đó là một ý kiến hay /ý tưởng hay. ☊ (Lektion 117, Nr. 2221)
Das Problem haben Sie nicht optimal gelöst. ☊ Anh / Chị đã không giải quyết vấn đề hợp lý. ☊ (Lektion 117, Nr. 2228)
Das musst du nochmals überarbeiten. ☊ Việc này anh / chị phải làm lại một lần nữa. ☊ (Lektion 117, Nr. 2231)
Das ist eine ungenaue Arbeit - das kann ich nicht akzeptieren. ☊ Đây là một công việc không chuẩn xác, tôi không thể chấp nhận điều này được. ☊ (Lektion 117, Nr. 2232)
Das Projekt wird zu teuer. ☊ Dự án này trở nên quá đắt. ☊ (Lektion 117, Nr. 2233)
Das Projekt überschreitet die festgelegten Kosten. ☊ Dự án này vượt quá mức kinh phí dự định. ☊ (Lektion 117, Nr. 2234)
Das Projekt ist ein voller Erfolg. ☊ Dự án này là một thành công lớn. ☊ (Lektion 117, Nr. 2235)
Das Projekt ist gescheitert. ☊ Dự án này đã bị thất bại. ☊ (Lektion 117, Nr. 2236)
Die Qualität des Produktes ist mangelhaft. ☊ Chất lượng của sản phẩm này vẫn còn nhiều yếu kém. ☊ (Lektion 117, Nr. 2237)
Die Qualität des Produktes ist in Ordnung. ☊ Chất lượng của sản phẩm này ổn. ☊ (Lektion 117, Nr. 2238)
Kann ich Ihnen helfen? ☊ Tôi có thể giúp gì cho quý khách? ☊ (Lektion 118, Nr. 2240)
Kann ich Ihnen etwas zeigen? ☊ Tôi có thể chỉ cho quý khách cái này được không? ☊ (Lektion 118, Nr. 2241)
Interessieren Sie sich für ein spezielles Produkt? ☊ Quý khách có quan tâm tới một sản phẩm đặc biệt nào không? ☊ (Lektion 118, Nr. 2242)
Kennen Sie dieses Produkt schon? ☊ Quý khách đã biết sản phẩm này chưa? ☊ (Lektion 118, Nr. 2243)
Haben Sie von unserem Angebot gehört? ☊ Quý khách đã nghe nói tới sản phẩm của chúng tôi chưa? ☊ (Lektion 118, Nr. 2244)
Das ist das beste, was der Markt zu bieten hat. ☊ Đây là sản phẩm tốt nhất mà thị trường có. ☊ (Lektion 118, Nr. 2245)
Das ist ein gutes Produkt. ☊ Đây là một sản phẩm tốt. ☊ (Lektion 118, Nr. 2246)
Dieses Produkt ist besser als die Produkte der Konkurrenz. ☊ Sản phẩm này tốt hơn sản phẩm của đối thủ cạnh tranh. ☊ (Lektion 118, Nr. 2247)
Hier habe ich etwas ganz Besonderes. ☊ Ở đây tôi có một sản phẩm rất đặc biệt. ☊ (Lektion 118, Nr. 2248)
Ich finde dieses Produkt gut. Ich benutze es selbst. ☊ Tôi thấy sản phẩm này tốt. Bản thân tôi cũng sử dụng nó. ☊ (Lektion 118, Nr. 2249)
Dieses Produkt ist im Angebot: Es kostet jetzt nur noch die Hälfte. ☊ Sản phẩm này đang có khuyến mại, giá bán còn một nửa so với giá bán bình thường. ☊ (Lektion 118, Nr. 2250)
Das ist ein Sonderangebot. ☊ Đây là một chương trình khuyến mại đặc biệt. ☊ (Lektion 118, Nr. 2251)
Das ist ein Klassiker. ☊ Đây là mẫu sản phẩm cổ điển. ☊ (Lektion 118, Nr. 2252)
Das ist eine Neuheit auf dem Markt. ☊ Đây là một sản phẩm mới trên thị trường. ☊ (Lektion 118, Nr. 2253)
Dieses Produkt wird immer wieder gerne gekauft. ☊ Sản phẩm này luôn được tiêu thụ nhanh chóng. ☊ (Lektion 118, Nr. 2254)
Das können Sie nur hier kaufen. ☊ Quý khách chỉ có thể mua sản phẩm này ở đây. ☊ (Lektion 118, Nr. 2256)
Dieses Produkt wird nur in einer begrenzten Anzahl hergestellt. ☊ Sản phẩm này được sản xuất với số lượng có hạn. ☊ (Lektion 118, Nr. 2258)
Ich gebe Ihnen 20 Prozent Rabatt. ☊ Tôi giảm giá 20 phần trăm cho quý khách. ☊ (Lektion 118, Nr. 2259)
An diesem Produkt werden Sie lange Freude haben. ☊ Với sản phẩm này quí vị sẽ cảm thấy rất hài lòng. ☊ (Lektion 118, Nr. 2260)
Dieses Gerät ist ganz einfach zu bedienen. ☊ Chiếc máy này rất dễ sử dụng. ☊ (Lektion 118, Nr. 2261)
Dieses Gerät ist besonders gründlich. ☊ Chiếc máy này đặc biệt chính xác. ☊ (Lektion 118, Nr. 2262)
Dieses Produkt ist wirklich gesund. ☊ Sản phẩm này thực sự tốt cho sức khỏe. ☊ (Lektion 118, Nr. 2263)
Das ist ein Einzelstück. ☊ Đây là chiếc duy nhất. ☊ (Lektion 118, Nr. 2264)
Dieses Gerät braucht wenig Strom. ☊ Chiếc máy này không tốn nhiều điện. ☊ (Lektion 118, Nr. 2265)
Dieses Produkt ist umweltfreundlich. ☊ Sản phẩm này thân thiện với môi trường. ☊ (Lektion 118, Nr. 2266)
Dieses Programm ist vollkommen überarbeitet. ☊ Chương trình này đã được sửa đổi lại hoàn toàn. ☊ (Lektion 118, Nr. 2267)
Das ist ein Original. ☊ Đây là sản phẩm chính gốc. ☊ (Lektion 118, Nr. 2268)
Das ist eine Investition in die Zukunft. ☊ Đây là một sự đầu tư cho tương lai. ☊ (Lektion 118, Nr. 2269)
Das können Sie ganz vielseitig benutzen. ☊ Cái này quý khách có thể sử dụng cho nhiều mục đích khác nhau. ☊ (Lektion 118, Nr. 2270)
Das ist sehr wertvoll. ☊ Cái này rất giá trị. ☊ (Lektion 118, Nr. 2271)
Das Gerät reinigt sich automatisch. ☊ Chiếc máy này làm sạch một cách tự động. ☊ (Lektion 118, Nr. 2272)
Das Produkt ist original verpackt. ☊ Sản phẩm này vẫn còn nguyên hộp. ☊ (Lektion 118, Nr. 2273)
Ich bin mit dem Produkt nicht zufrieden. ☊ Tôi không hài lòng với sản phẩm này. ☊ (Lektion 119, Nr. 2274)
Ich habe eine Frage zu Ihrem Produkt. ☊ Tôi có câu hỏi về sản phẩm của quý vị. ☊ (Lektion 119, Nr. 2276)
Das Produkt funktioniert nicht. ☊ Sản phẩm này không hoạt động. ☊ (Lektion 119, Nr. 2277)
Das Produkt ist defekt. ☊ Sản phẩm này bị hỏng. ☊ (Lektion 119, Nr. 2278)
Ich bin mit Ihrer Leistung nicht zufrieden. ☊ Tôi không hài lòng với công việc của quý vị. ☊ (Lektion 119, Nr. 2279)
Wie kann ich Ihnen helfen? ☊ Tôi có thể giúp gì cho quý khách? ☊ (Lektion 119, Nr. 2280)
Vielen Dank für Ihre Anfrage. ☊ Xin cám ơn sự quan tâm của quý khách. ☊ (Lektion 119, Nr. 2281)
Bitte probieren Sie, das Gerät aus- und wieder einzuschalten. ☊ Xin quý khách hãy thử tắt rồi bật lại máy. ☊ (Lektion 119, Nr. 2282)
Funktioniert es jetzt? ☊ Bây giờ thì nó hoạt động phải không? ☊ (Lektion 119, Nr. 2283)
Ich werde Ihnen einen Techniker schicken. ☊ Tôi sẽ gửi một chuyên viên kỹ thuật tới chỗ quý khách. ☊ (Lektion 119, Nr. 2284)
In diesem Fall kann ich Ihnen leider nicht weiterhelfen. ☊ Trong trường hợp này tôi rất tiếc không thể giúp được gì cho quý khách. ☊ (Lektion 119, Nr. 2285)
Ich bin dafür nicht zuständig. ☊ Tôi không chịu trách nhiệm trong lĩnh vực này. ☊ (Lektion 119, Nr. 2286)
Ich werde Ihr Problem gerne an den zuständigen Kollegen weitergeben. ☊ Tôi sẽ chuyển vấn đề của quý khách sang cho đồng nghiệp có trách nhiệm. ☊ (Lektion 119, Nr. 2287)
Da kann Ihnen mein Kollege helfen. ☊ Đồng nghiệp của tôi có thể giúp quý khách điều này được. ☊ (Lektion 119, Nr. 2288)
Bitte schicken Sie das Produkt an uns zurück: Wir werden es umtauschen. ☊ Quý khách làm ơn hãy gửi lại sản phẩm này cho chúng tôi: chúng tôi sẽ đổi sản phẩm khác. ☊ (Lektion 119, Nr. 2289)
Wir schicken Ihnen Ersatzteile ☊ Chúng tôi sẽ gửi cho quý khách chi tiết thay thế. ☊ (Lektion 119, Nr. 2290)
Bitte wenden Sie sich an unsere telefonische Beratung. ☊ Quý khách làm ơn hãy liên hệ qua điện thoại với tư vấn khách hàng ☊ (Lektion 119, Nr. 2291)
Bitte schildern Sie mir das Problem im Detail. ☊ Xin quý khách hãy miêu tả lại vấn đề một cách cụ thể. ☊ (Lektion 119, Nr. 2292)
Ich verstehe nicht ganz, wo Ihr Problem liegt. ☊ Tôi vẫn chưa hiểu rõ vấn đề của quý khách là ở đâu. ☊ (Lektion 119, Nr. 2293)
Dieser Service ist für Sie kostenlos. ☊ Đây là dịch vụ miễn phí cho khách hàng. ☊ (Lektion 119, Nr. 2294)
Ich möchte mich zur Messe anmelden. ☊ Tôi muốn đăng ký tham gia hội chợ. ☊ (Lektion 120, Nr. 2295)
Diese Messe richtet sich an Experten aus der ganzen Welt. ☊ Hội chợ này hướng đến các chuyên gia từ khắp nơi trên thế giới. ☊ (Lektion 120, Nr. 2298)
Hier treffen sich die Fachleute. ☊ Các chuyên gia sẽ hội tụ tại đây. ☊ (Lektion 120, Nr. 2299)
Ein Tagesticket, bitte. ☊ Xin cho một vé ngày. ☊ (Lektion 120, Nr. 2302)
Wir möchten an dieser Messe als Aussteller teilnehmen. ☊ Chúng tôi muốn tham gia trưng bày tại hội chợ này. ☊ (Lektion 120, Nr. 2303)
Wir möchten einen Messestand buchen. ☊ Chúng tôi muốn đặt một gian trưng bày/quầy trưng bày. ☊ (Lektion 120, Nr. 2304)
Wir möchten einen Messestand mieten. ☊ Chúng tôi muốn thuê một gian trưng bày/quầy trưng bày. ☊ (Lektion 120, Nr. 2306)
Wir möchten in den Katalog der Messe aufgenommen werden. ☊ Chúng tôi muốn được có tên trong quyển giới thiệu / quyển catalog của hội chợ. ☊ (Lektion 120, Nr. 2307)
Was kostet die Miete für einen komplett eingerichteten Messestand mit 15 qm²? ☊ Tiền thuê một gian trưng bày 15 mét vuông được trang trí hoàn chỉnh là bao nhiêu? ☊ (Lektion 120, Nr. 2308)
Hier müssen noch Kabel verlegt werden. ☊ Ở đây cần phải được lắp dây. ☊ (Lektion 120, Nr. 2309)
Wir brauchen einen Internetzugang und einen Beamer. ☊ Chúng tôi cần một kết nối internet và một máy chiếu. ☊ (Lektion 120, Nr. 2310)
Wer ist für den Abbau des Standes verantwortlich? ☊ Ai chịu trách nhiệm cho việc tháo dỡ các gian trưng bày? ☊ (Lektion 120, Nr. 2311)
Wo finde ich Halle 3? ☊ Tôi có thể tìm thấy khu 3 ở đâu? ☊ (Lektion 120, Nr. 2313)
Wo stellen Sie aus? ☊ Anh / Chị / Ông / Bà trưng bày sản phẩm ở đâu? ☊ (Lektion 120, Nr. 2314)
Wo ist der Messestand mit der Nummer 45? ☊ Gian trưng bày số 45 ở đâu? ☊ (Lektion 120, Nr. 2315)
Ich suche den Stand der Firma MEGA-TRON. ☊ Tôi đang tìm gian trưng bày của công ty MEGA-TRON. ☊ (Lektion 120, Nr. 2316)
Wo findet die Pressekonferenz der Firma MEGA-TRON statt? ☊ Buổi họp báo của công ty MEGA-TRON được diễn ra ở đâu? ☊ (Lektion 120, Nr. 2317)
Wo finde ich Ihren Stand? ☊ Tôi có thể tìm thấy gian trưng bày của anh / chị / ông / bà ở đâu? ☊ (Lektion 120, Nr. 2318)
Besuchen Sie uns an Stand 14! ☊ Quý khách hãy đến thăm chúng tôi tại gian hàng số 14. ☊ (Lektion 121, Nr. 2325)
Sie finden uns in Halle 9 an Stand 12 / 07. ☊ Quý khách sẽ tìm thấy chúng tôi tại khu số 9 gian hàng 12/07. ☊ (Lektion 121, Nr. 2326)
Kann ich Ihnen helfen? ☊ Tôi có thể giúp gì cho quý vị? ☊ (Lektion 121, Nr. 2327)
Darf ich Ihnen etwas zeigen? ☊ Tôi có thể chỉ cho quý khách xem cái này được không? ☊ (Lektion 121, Nr. 2329)
Kennen Sie unser neues Produkt schon? ☊ Quý vị đã biết đến sản phẩm mới của chúng tôi chưa? ☊ (Lektion 121, Nr. 2331)
Möchten Sie unser neues Produkt testen? ☊ Quý vị có muốn dùng thử sản phẩm của chúng tôi không? ☊ (Lektion 121, Nr. 2332)
Möchten Sie unseren Katalog mitnehmen? ☊ Quý vị có muốn lấy quyển giới thiệu sản phẩm của chúng tôi không? ☊ (Lektion 121, Nr. 2333)
Darf ich Ihnen unsere Preisliste geben? ☊ Tôi có thể đưa cho quý khách bảng giá của chúng tôi được không? ☊ (Lektion 121, Nr. 2334)
Dürfen wir Ihnen Informationsmaterial zuschicken? ☊ Chúng tôi có thể gửi đến cho quý khách các tài liệu thông tin được không? ☊ (Lektion 121, Nr. 2335)
Ich interessiere mich für Ihr neues Produkt. ☊ Tôi rất quan tâm tới sản phẩm mới của quý vị. ☊ (Lektion 121, Nr. 2336)
Ich interessiere mich für Ihre neue Software. ☊ Tôi rất quan tâm tới phần mềm mới của quý vị. ☊ (Lektion 121, Nr. 2337)
Haben Sie ein Test-Exemplar? ☊ Quý vị có mẫu thử không? ☊ (Lektion 121, Nr. 2339)
Haben Sie einen Prospekt? ☊ Quý vị có tờ quảng cáo không? ☊ (Lektion 121, Nr. 2340)
Würden Sie mir Ihr neues Produkt zeigen? ☊ Anh / Chị / Ông / Bà có thể giới thiệu về sản phẩm mới này được không? ☊ (Lektion 121, Nr. 2342)
Können Sie mir bitte erklären, wie das funktioniert? ☊ Anh / Chị / Ông / Bà có thể giải thích cho tôi cái này hoạt động thế nào? ☊ (Lektion 121, Nr. 2343)
Ich bin hier, um Kontakt zu knüpfen. ☊ Tôi đến đây để tìm đối tác. ☊ (Lektion 121, Nr. 2344)
Hier ist meine Visitenkarte. ☊ Đây là danh thiếp của tôi. ☊ (Lektion 121, Nr. 2345)
Ich werde mich bei Ihnen melden. ☊ Tôi sẽ liên lạc với quý vị. ☊ (Lektion 121, Nr. 2346)
Dürfen wir Ihnen unseren Newsletter zuschicken? ☊ Chúng tôi có thể gửi đến cho quý khách các bản thông tin mới được không? ☊ (Lektion 121, Nr. 2347)
Darf ich eines Ihrer Werbegeschenke nehmen? ☊ Tôi có thể lấy một trong những món quà quảng cáo của quý vị được không? ☊ (Lektion 121, Nr. 2348)
Wenn ich gleich heute bei Ihnen bestelle, bekomme ich einen Messerabatt? ☊ Nếu đặt hàng tại hội chợ hôm nay, tôi sẽ nhận được khuyến mại phải không? ☊ (Lektion 121, Nr. 2349)
Das ist unser Angebot für diese Messe. ☊ Đây là khuyến mại của chúng tôi tại hội chợ này. ☊ (Lektion 121, Nr. 2350)
Das können Sie nur hier auf der Messe kaufen. ☊ Quý vị chỉ có thể mua nó ngay ở hội chợ này. ☊ (Lektion 121, Nr. 2352)
Beteiligen Sie sich an dieser Fachtagung! ☊ Xin hãy tham gia buổi hội nghị chuyên ngành! ☊ (Lektion 122, Nr. 2353)
Vom 03.05. bis zum 05.05. findet eine interessante Konferenz statt. ☊ Từ ngày 03.05 đến ngày 05.05 sẽ diễn ra một hội nghị rất đáng chú ý. ☊ (Lektion 122, Nr. 2354)
Möchten Sie an dieser Konferenz teilnehmen? ☊ Quý vị có muốn tham gia hội nghị này không? ☊ (Lektion 122, Nr. 2355)
Wir freuen uns, Sie zu unser Tagung begrüßen zu dürfen. ☊ Chúng tôi rất vui nếu quý vị tham buổi hội nghị. ☊ (Lektion 122, Nr. 2356)
Reichen Sie Ihre Rede bis zum 15.02. bei der Jury ein. ☊ Xin quý vị hãy gửi bài phát biểu của mình tới hội đồng giám khảo đến ngày 15.2. ☊ (Lektion 122, Nr. 2357)
Meine Firma möchte diese Tagung gerne als Sponsor unterstützen. ☊ Công ty của tôi rất muốn tài trợ cho cuộc hội thảo này. ☊ (Lektion 122, Nr. 2358)
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)
Bei dieser Konferenz treffen sich Wissenschaftler aus der ganzen Welt und tauschen sich über ihre Forschungsergebnisse aus. ☊ Tại hội thảo này, các nhà khoa học đến từ khắp nơi trên thế giới gặp gỡ và trao đổi với nhau về các thành quả nghiên cứu. ☊ (Lektion 122, Nr. 2362)
Nehmen Sie auch an dieser Tagung teil? ☊ Quý vị cũng tham dự cuộc hội thảo này phải không? ☊ (Lektion 122, Nr. 2364)
Ich halte einen Vortrag auf dieser Konferenz. ☊ Tôi sẽ có một bài thuyết trình tại cuộc hội thảo này. ☊ (Lektion 122, Nr. 2365)
Ich möchte einen Beitrag zu dieser Konferenz einreichen. ☊ Tôi muốn gửi một bài tham gia cho cuộc hội thảo này. ☊ (Lektion 122, Nr. 2367)
Das ist das Programm der Konferenz. ☊ Đây là bản chương trình của buổi hội nghị. ☊ (Lektion 122, Nr. 2368)
Das Programm umfasst 35 Vorträge zu wissenschaftlichen Themen. ☊ Chương trình gồm 35 bài thuyết trình về các chủ đề khoa học. ☊ (Lektion 122, Nr. 2369)
Auf dieser Tagung werden aktuelle Forschungsergebnisse vorgestellt. ☊ Buổi hội thảo này sẽ giới thiệu các thành quả nghiên cứu mới nhất. ☊ (Lektion 122, Nr. 2370)
Ich bin hier, um meine Kontakte zu pflegen. ☊ Tôi có mặt ở đây để duy trì các mối quan hệ. ☊ (Lektion 122, Nr. 2371)
Schön, Sie wiederzusehen. ☊ Rất vui được gặp lại anh / chị / ông / bà /quý vị. ☊ (Lektion 122, Nr. 2372)
Bitte buchen Sie mir einen Flug nach Dubai. ☊ Làm ơn đặt cho tôi một chuyến bay tới Dubai. ☊ (Lektion 123, Nr. 2373)
Bitte organisieren Sie meine An- und Abreise für die Konferenz in Warschau. ☊ Xin hãy lên kế hoạch đi lại của tôi cho cuộc hội nghị ở Warsaw. ☊ (Lektion 123, Nr. 2375)
Ich brauche einen Mietwagen in Wien. Ich werde den Wagen am Dienstag abholen und am Sonntag Abend zurückbringen. ☊ Tôi cần thuê một chiếc ôtô ở Viên. Tôi sẽ lấy chiếc xe vào thứ ba và trả lại vào tối chủ nhật. ☊ (Lektion 123, Nr. 2376)
Bitte lassen Sie ausreichend Bargeld in Yen wechseln. ☊ Xin hãy đổi đủ tiền mặt sang Yên. ☊ (Lektion 123, Nr. 2378)
Für die Reise nach China brauche ich ein Visum. ☊ Tôi cần có thị thực cho chuyến đi sang Trung Quốc. ☊ (Lektion 123, Nr. 2380)
Ab morgen bin ich bei unserem Kunden in Paris. ☊ Từ ngày mai tôi sẽ ở chỗ khách hàng của chúng ta ở Paris. ☊ (Lektion 123, Nr. 2382)
Mein Kollege ist in dieser Woche unterwegs. Sie erreichen ihn nur per E-Mail. ☊ Đồng nghiệp của tôi tuần này đi vắng. Anh/Chị/Quý vị chỉ có thể liên lạc với anh ấy qua email. ☊ (Lektion 123, Nr. 2384)
Wie lange bleiben Sie hier? ☊ Anh / Chị / Ông / Bà sẽ ở lại đây bao lâu? ☊ (Lektion 123, Nr. 2386)
Sind Sie geschäftlich oder privat hier? ☊ Anh / Chị / Ông / Bà đến đây vì công việc hay việc cá nhân? ☊ (Lektion 123, Nr. 2387)
Das müssen Sie verzollen. ☊ Anh / Chị / Ông / Bà phải đóng thuế cái này. ☊ (Lektion 123, Nr. 2390)
Bitte öffnen Sie Ihren Koffer. ☊ Xin ông / bà /anh / chị hãy mở vali ra. ☊ (Lektion 123, Nr. 2392)
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)
Mein Rückflug wurde gestrichen. Bitte buchen Sie meinen Flug um. ☊ Chuyến bay về của tôi bị hủy. Xin hãy đổi chuyến khác cho tôi. ☊ (Lektion 123, Nr. 2395)
Ich muss einen Tag länger hierbleiben. ☊ Tôi phải ở lại đây thêm một ngày nữa. ☊ (Lektion 123, Nr. 2396)
Können Sie bitte meinen Rückflug umbuchen. ☊ Anh / Chị có thể đổi chuyến bay về cho tôi được không? ☊ (Lektion 123, Nr. 2398)
Bitte bringen Sie mein Gepäck aufs Zimmer. ☊ Xin hãy đưa hành lý của tôi lên phòng. ☊ (Lektion 123, Nr. 2400)
Bitte wecken Sie mich morgen um 6 Uhr 30. ☊ Làm ơn hãy đánh thức tôi sáng mai lúc 6:30. ☊ (Lektion 123, Nr. 2401)
Bringen Sie mir das Frühstück bitte ins Zimmer. ☊ Làm ơn hãy mang đồ ăn sáng lên phòng cho tôi. ☊ (Lektion 123, Nr. 2403)
Ich reise morgen ab. ☊ Tôi sẽ đi khỏi đây ngày mai. ☊ (Lektion 123, Nr. 2404)
Treffen wir uns morgen zum Essen? ☊ Ngày mai chúng ta đi ăn cùng nhau không? ☊ (Lektion 124, Nr. 2405)
Ich habe heute leider keine Zeit. ☊ Rất tiếc hôm nay tôi không có thời gian. ☊ (Lektion 124, Nr. 2408)
Ich würde diese Sache gerne bei einem Geschäftsessen besprechen. ☊ Tôi rất vui lòng được bàn luận thêm về điều này tại bữa ăn. ☊ (Lektion 124, Nr. 2410)
Unsere Firma feiert 20jähriges Jubiläum und wir möchten Sie als gute Kunden gerne dazu einladen. ☊ Công ty chúng tôi kỷ niệm 20 năm thành lập và chúng tôi rất muốn mời quý vị với tư cách là một khách hàng quan trọng tới cùng tham gia. ☊ (Lektion 124, Nr. 2412)
Unsere Firma lädt Sie und Ihre Begleitung zu einem Abendessen ein. ☊ Công ty chúng tôi xin mời quý vị và người tháp tùng tới dùng bữa ăn tối. ☊ (Lektion 124, Nr. 2413)
Entschuldigung, ist dieser Platz noch frei? ☊ Xin lỗi, chỗ này trống phải không? ☊ (Lektion 124, Nr. 2419)
Wir hätten gerne die Speisekarte. ☊ Chúng tôi muốn có quyển thực đơn. ☊ (Lektion 124, Nr. 2421)
Bitte bringen Sie uns eine Flasche Wein. ☊ Xin hãy mang cho chúng tôi một chai rượu vang. ☊ (Lektion 124, Nr. 2425)
Das ist die Spezialität des Hauses. ☊ Đây là món đặc sản của nhà hàng. ☊ (Lektion 124, Nr. 2434)
Das sollten Sie unbedingt probieren! ☊ Anh / Chị / Ông / Bà nhất định phải ăn thử món này. ☊ (Lektion 124, Nr. 2435)
Was ist denn ein typisches Gericht aus dieser Region? ☊ Món ăn nào là món đặc trưng của vùng này? ☊ (Lektion 124, Nr. 2436)
Ich empfehle Ihnen dieses Gericht. ☊ Xin giới thiệu với anh / chị / ông / bà món ăn này. ☊ (Lektion 124, Nr. 2437)
Es schmeckt hier besonders gut. ☊ Món này ăn rất ngon. ☊ (Lektion 124, Nr. 2438)
Ich nehme dieses Gericht. ☊ Tôi chọn món này. ☊ (Lektion 124, Nr. 2439)
Dieses Gericht kenne ich noch nicht. ☊ Món ăn này tôi chưa biết. ☊ (Lektion 124, Nr. 2440)
Ich möchte das hier probieren. ☊ Tôi muốn được ăn thử món này. ☊ (Lektion 124, Nr. 2442)
Haben Sie auch vegetarische Gerichte? ☊ Ở đây anh / chị / ông / bà cũng có các món chay phải không? ☊ (Lektion 124, Nr. 2444)
Ich bin allergisch gegen Nüsse. Sind Nüsse in diesem Gericht? ☊ Tôi bị dị ứng các loại hạt. Không có hạt nào trong món ăn này phải không? ☊ (Lektion 124, Nr. 2446)
Das schmeckt gut. ☊ Món ăn này rất ngon. ☊ (Lektion 124, Nr. 2448)
Prost! ☊ Cụng ly! ☊ (Lektion 124, Nr. 2449)
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)
Bitte machen Sie mir die Rechnung fertig. ☊ Làm ơn hãy viết cho tôi một tờ hóa đơn. ☊ (Lektion 124, Nr. 2458)
Darf ich Sie einladen? ☊ Tôi xin phép mời anh / chị / ông / bà/ngài bữa ăn này nhé? ☊ (Lektion 124, Nr. 2459)
Bitte seien Sie mein Gast! ☊ Hôm nay quí vị là khách mời của chúng tôi! ☊ (Lektion 124, Nr. 2460)
Normalerweise beschwere ich mich nicht, aber in diesem Fall muss ich. ☊ Bình thường tôi không bao giờ khiếu nại, nhưng trong trường hợp này tôi bắt buộc phải làm. ☊ (Lektion 125, Nr. 2465)
Ich habe ein Problem mit Ihrem Produkt. ☊ Tôi có một vấn đề với sản phẩm của quý vị. ☊ (Lektion 125, Nr. 2468)
Ich schreibe Ihnen, weil ich von Ihrem Service sehr enttäuscht bin. ☊ Tôi viết thư này vì tôi rất thất vọng về dịch vụ của quý vị. ☊ (Lektion 125, Nr. 2469)
Ich bin von der Qualität Ihrer Produkte schwer enttäuscht. ☊ Tôi đặc biệt thất vọng về chất lượng sản phẩm của quý vị. ☊ (Lektion 125, Nr. 2470)
Das Produkt wurde in der falschen Farbe geliefert. ☊ Sản phẩm được chuyển đến không đúng màu. ☊ (Lektion 125, Nr. 2475)
Das Produkt war schlecht verpackt und wurde beim Transport beschädigt. ☊ Sản phẩm được đóng không cẩn thận và bị hỏng trong quá trình vận chuyển. ☊ (Lektion 125, Nr. 2478)
Die Lieferung war leider unvollständig. ☊ Kiện hàng rất tiếc là không đầy đủ. ☊ (Lektion 125, Nr. 2480)
Beim Öffnen des Pakets musste ich leider feststellen, dass Teile der Lieferung fehlen. ☊ Khi mở kiện hàng, rất tiếc tôi phải nói rằng hàng chuyển đến bị thiếu nhiều phần. ☊ (Lektion 125, Nr. 2481)
Sie haben zu viel berechnet. ☊ Quý vị đã tính lên quá nhiều. ☊ (Lektion 125, Nr. 2485)
Sie haben die falschen Waren berechnet. ☊ Quý vị đã tính sai hàng hóa. ☊ (Lektion 125, Nr. 2486)
Wir haben die Lieferung bis heute nicht erhalten. ☊ Cho đến hôm nay chúng tôi vẫn chưa nhận được hàng. ☊ (Lektion 125, Nr. 2487)
Wir warten immer noch auf Ihre Lieferung. ☊ Chúng tôi vẫn chờ giao hàng của quý vị. ☊ (Lektion 125, Nr. 2488)
Ich möchte das Produkt umtauschen. ☊ Tôi muốn đổi lại sản phẩm này. ☊ (Lektion 125, Nr. 2492)
Das ist ein Garantiefall. ☊ Đây là một trường hợp bảo hành. ☊ (Lektion 125, Nr. 2493)
Sollte sich Ihre Lieferung weiter verzögern, werden wir unsere Bestellung stornieren. ☊ Nếu việc vận chuyển tiếp tục bị chậm, chúng tôi sẽ hủy đơn đặt hàng. ☊ (Lektion 125, Nr. 2494)
Wir werden diesen Fall unserem Anwalt übergeben. ☊ Chúng tôi sẽ chuyển trường hợp này cho luật sư của chúng tôi. ☊ (Lektion 125, Nr. 2496)
Bitte überprüfen Sie das Problem. ☊ Xin quý vị hãy kiểm tra lại vấn đề này. ☊ (Lektion 125, Nr. 2497)
Bitte helfen Sie uns das Problem schnell zu lösen. ☊ Xin quý vị hãy giúp chúng tôi nhanh chóng giải quyết vấn đề này. ☊ (Lektion 125, Nr. 2498)
Das tut mir leid. ☊ Tôi rất lấy làm tiếc. ☊ (Lektion 125, Nr. 2499)
Bitte entschuldigen Sie das. ☊ Xin lỗi quý vị về việc này. ☊ (Lektion 125, Nr. 2500)
Bitte entschuldigen Sie unseren Fehler. ☊ Xin lỗi quý vị về sai sót của chúng tôi. ☊ (Lektion 125, Nr. 2501)
Das ist unser Fehler. ☊ Đây là sai sót của chúng tôi ☊ (Lektion 125, Nr. 2502)
Wir bedauern die Verzögerung. ☊ Chúng tôi rất lấy làm tiếc cho sự chậm trễ. ☊ (Lektion 125, Nr. 2503)
Bitte schildern Sie uns das Problem im Detail. ☊ Quý vị làm ơn miêu tả cho chúng tôi cụ thể vấn đề. ☊ (Lektion 125, Nr. 2507)
Das ist leider ein technischer Defekt. ☊ Rất tiếc đây là một lỗi kỹ thuật. ☊ (Lektion 125, Nr. 2509)
Bitte füllen Sie unser Beschwerde-Formular aus. ☊ Làm ơn hãy điền vào mẫu khiếu nại này của chúng tôi. ☊ (Lektion 125, Nr. 2511)
Wir werden Ihnen heute Ersatz schicken. ☊ Chúng tôi sẽ gửi hàng thay thế cho quý vị hôm nay. ☊ (Lektion 125, Nr. 2512)
Danke, dass Sie uns auf diesen Fehler aufmerksam gemacht haben. ☊ Cám ơn quý vị đã chỉ ra sự sai sót cho chúng tôi. ☊ (Lektion 125, Nr. 2513)
Wir werden die defekte Ware selbstverständlich ersetzen. ☊ Tất nhiên chúng tôi sẽ thay thế những hàng hóa bị hỏng. ☊ (Lektion 125, Nr. 2514)
Bitte schicken Sie die defekte Ware an uns zurück. ☊ Xin hãy gửi hàng hóa bị hỏng lại cho chúng tôi. ☊ (Lektion 125, Nr. 2515)
Bitte schicken Sie die Ware an uns zurück und legen die eine Kopie Ihrer Rechnung bei. ☊ Xin hãy gửi hàng lại cho chúng tôi và gửi kèm một bản sao hóa đơn. ☊ (Lektion 125, Nr. 2516)
Wir versuchen Ihnen so schnell als möglich zu helfen. ☊ Chúng tôi cố gắng hỗ trợ quý khách nhanh nhất như có thể. ☊ (Lektion 125, Nr. 2518)
Bitte verschicken Sie diese Mahnung per Einschreiben. ☊ Làm ơn hãy gửi bảo đảm lá thư cảnh báo này. ☊ (Lektion 126, Nr. 2522)
Wir haben Ihnen die bestellte Ware am 15.02. zugeschickt. ☊ Chúng tôi đã gửi cho ông / bà / quý vị số hàng hóa được đặt vào ngày 15.02. ☊ (Lektion 126, Nr. 2526)
Diese Rechnung ist seit 20 Tagen überfällig. ☊ Hóa đơn thanh toán đã quá hạn 20 ngày. ☊ (Lektion 126, Nr. 2527)
Wir möchten Sie daran erinnern, dass Sie Ihre Rechnung mit der Nummer 01546 noch nicht bezahlt haben. ☊ Chúng tôi muốn nhắc ông/ bà / quý vị rằng ông / bà / quý vị vẫn chưa thanh toán hóa đơn số 01546. ☊ (Lektion 126, Nr. 2528)
Sie haben Ihre Rechnung (Nr. 01546) bis heute nicht bezahlt. ☊ Ông / Bà / Quý vị cho đến hôm nay vẫn chưa thanh toán hóa đơn (số 01546). ☊ (Lektion 126, Nr. 2529)
Leider konnten wir bisher keinen Eingang auf unserem Konto feststellen. ☊ Rất tiếc cho tới thời điểm này tài khoản chúng tôi vẫn chưa nhận được tiền của ông / bà / quý vị. ☊ (Lektion 126, Nr. 2530)
Wir warten immer noch auf Ihre Zahlung. ☊ Chúng tôi vẫn đang chờ sự thanh toán của ông / bà / quý vị. ☊ (Lektion 126, Nr. 2531)
Zahlen Sie bitte umgehend den offenen Rechnungsbetrag. ☊ Xin hãy thanh toán ngay số tiền còn nợ. ☊ (Lektion 126, Nr. 2532)
Wir fordern Sie auf den Betrag umgehend zu bezahlen. ☊ Chúng tôi yêu cầu ông / bà / quý vị thanh toán ngay số tiền. ☊ (Lektion 126, Nr. 2533)
Wir bitten Sie die Zahlung in Höhe von 400.- Euro bis spätestens zum 01.03. nachzuholen. ☊ Chúng tôi đề nghị ông / bà / quý vị thanh toán số tiền 400 Euro chậm nhất đến ngày 01.03. ☊ (Lektion 126, Nr. 2534)
Wir bitten Sie den Betrag umgehend zu überweisen. ☊ Chúng tôi đề nghị ông / bà / quý vị chuyển khoản ngay số tiền cho chúng tôi. ☊ (Lektion 126, Nr. 2535)
Wir bitten höflich darum, den Betrag bis zum 15.05. auf unser Konto zu überweisen. ☊ Chúng tôi đề nghị ông / bà / quý vị hãy chuyển số tiền chậm nhất đến ngày 15.05. vào tài khoản của chúng tôi. ☊ (Lektion 126, Nr. 2536)
Ich muss Sie nochmals um die Zahlung der Rechnung bitten. ☊ Một lần nữa tôi xin yêu cầu ông /bà / quý vị thanh toán số tiền. ☊ (Lektion 126, Nr. 2537)
Sollten Sie den Betrag bereits bezahlt haben, so danken wir Ihnen und bitten Sie dieses Schreiben als gegenstandslos zu betrachten. ☊ Nếu ông / bà /quý vị đã thanh toán số tiền rồi, chúng tôi xin cám ơn và đề nghị ông / bà /quý vị không phải để tâm đến bức thư này. ☊ (Lektion 126, Nr. 2538)
Leider haben Sie auf unsere 1. Mahnung nicht reagiert. ☊ Rất tiếc là ông / bà / quý vị đã không phản hồi lá thư nhắc nhở đầu tiên của chúng tôi. ☊ (Lektion 126, Nr. 2539)
Wir erwarten Ihre Zahlung innerhalb von 10 Tagen. ☊ Chúng tôi chờ đợi sự thanh toán của ông / bà / quý vị trong vòng 10 ngày tới. ☊ (Lektion 126, Nr. 2540)
Diese Zahlung ist jetzt seit zwei Monaten fällig. ☊ Hóa đơn này đã quá hạn thanh toán từ hai tháng nay. ☊ (Lektion 126, Nr. 2541)
Wenn Sie den Rechnungsbetrag nicht innerhalb der nächsten 10 Tage an uns überweisen, müssen wir unsere Forderung gerichtlich geltend machen. ☊ Nếu ông / bà / quý vị không chuyển khoản cho chúng tôi số tiền trong vòng 10 ngày tới, chúng tôi buộc phải nhờ đến sự can thiệp của luật pháp. ☊ (Lektion 126, Nr. 2542)
Wir werden diesen Fall unserer Rechtsabteilung übergeben. ☊ Chúng tôi sẽ chuyển trường hợp này cho phòng pháp lý của chúng tôi ☊ (Lektion 126, Nr. 2544)
Da Sie die letzte Rechnung erst nach der 2. Mahnung bezahlt haben, werden wir keine weiteren Bestellungen von Ihnen annehmen. ☊ Vì ông / bà / quý vị chỉ thanh toán hóa đơn lần trước sau thư nhắc nhở lần hai, do vậy chúng tôi sẽ không nhận các đơn đặt hàng tiếp theo của ông / bà / quý vị. ☊ (Lektion 126, Nr. 2545)
Wir haben diese Rechnung anscheinend übersehen. ☊ Chúng tôi có lẽ đã bỏ sót hóa đơn thanh toán này. ☊ (Lektion 126, Nr. 2547)
Wir werden den Betrag sofort überweisen. ☊ Chúng tôi sẽ chuyển khoản số tiền ngay. ☊ (Lektion 126, Nr. 2548)
Wir schicken Ihnen heute einen Scheck. ☊ Hôm nay chúng tôi sẽ gửi cho quý vị một tấm séc. ☊ (Lektion 126, Nr. 2549)
Wir haben diese Rechnung schon bezahlt. ☊ Chúng tôi đã thanh toán hóa đơn này rồi. ☊ (Lektion 126, Nr. 2550)
Wir werden bei unserer Bank nachfragen, was passiert ist. ☊ Chúng tôi sẽ hỏi lại ngân hàng của chúng tôi chuyện gì đã xảy ra. ☊ (Lektion 126, Nr. 2551)
Unsere Zahlung an Sie wurde wieder zurückgebucht. ☊ Số tiền thanh toán của chúng tôi gửi đến quý vị bị chuyển ngược lại. ☊ (Lektion 126, Nr. 2553)
Bitte schreiben Sie uns Ihre Kontodaten auf. ☊ Xin quý vị hãy viết cho chúng tôi thông tin tài khoản của quý vị. ☊ (Lektion 126, Nr. 2554)
Ist es möglich die Rechnung in monatlichen Raten zu bezahlen? ☊ Chúng tôi có thể thanh toán hóa đơn này bằng việc trả góp hàng tháng được không? ☊ (Lektion 126, Nr. 2555)
1 The weather's nice today. ☊ Hôm nay trời đẹp. ☊
3 This bag's heavy. ☊ Cái túi này nặng. ☊
4 These bags are heavy. ☊ Mấy cái túi này nặng. ☊
6 My brother and I are good tennis players. ☊ Anh tôi và tôi đều là những tay vợt giỏi. ☊
7 His mother's at home. He's at school. ☊ Mẹ anh ấy đang ở nhà. Anh ấy đang ở trường. ☊
8 Her children are at school. ☊ Mấy đứa nhà cô ấy đang ở trường. ☊
10 My sister's a nurse. ☊ Em gái tôi làm y tá. ☊
11 He's sick. He's in bed. ☊ Anh ấy ốm. Anh ấy đang nằm. ☊
13 He's a very old man. He's ninety-eight (98) years old. ☊ Ông ấy già lắm rồi. Ông ấy chín mươi tám tuổi. ☊
14 These chairs aren't beautiful, but they're comfortable. ☊ Mấy cái ghế này không đẹp, nhưng nó tiện. ☊
15 The weather's warm and sunny today. ☊ Trời hôm nay nắng ấm. ☊
17 She isn't home. She's at work. ☊ Cô ấy không có nhà. Cô ấy đang đi làm. ☊
18 Here's your coat. ☊ Đây là áo khoác của cậu. ☊
22 I'm from New York. ☊ Tôi người New York. ☊
31 It's hot today. ☊ Hôm nay trời nóng. ☊
32 It isn't hot today. ☊ Hôm nay trời không nóng. ☊
33 It's windy today. ☊ Hôm nay trời gió. ☊
34 It isn't windy today. ☊ Hôm nay trời không gió. ☊
35 My hands are cold. ☊ Tay tôi đang lạnh. ☊
43 He's a good swimmer. ☊ Anh ấy là một tay bơi giỏi. ☊
61 Your shoes are nice. Are they new? ☊ Giày cậu đẹp đấy. Giày mới à? ☊
63 Where's your mother? Is she at home? ☊ Mẹ cậu đâu? Bà ấy có nhà không? ☊
69 He's twenty-four (24). ☊ Anh ấy hai mươi tư. ☊
72 These postcards are nice. How much are they? ☊ Mấy cái bưu thiếp này đẹp thế. Bao nhiêu tiền đấy? ☊
74 This hotel isn't very good. Why is it so expensive? ☊ Cái khách sạn này chả tốt lắm. Tại sao nó lại đắt thế? ☊
77 He's the boss. ☊ Ông ấy là ông chủ. ☊
79 She's in the bathroom. ☊ Cô ấy trong nhà tắm. ☊
88 Are these your keys? ☊ Chùm chìa khoá của cậu đây đúng không? ☊
90 That's my seat. ☊ Đấy là chỗ của tôi. ☊
92 Where's the camera? ☊ Máy ảnh đâu? ☊
97 No, she's American. ☊ Không, cô ấy là người Mĩ. ☊
100 Where's Layla from? ☊ Layla người ở đâu thế? ☊
101 She's from London. ☊ Cô ấy người Luân Đôn ☊
107 He's ne. ☊ Anh ấy khoẻ. ☊
109 She's my sister. ☊ Chị ấy là chị gái tôi. ☊
113 Are the stores open today? ☊ Hôm nay hàng quán có mở cửa không? ☊
116 Is the post o ce near here? ☊ Bưu điện có gần đây không? ☊
117 Are your children at school? ☊ Mấy đứa nhà cậu đi học cả à? ☊
119 How are your children? ☊ Mấy đứa nhà cậu khoẻ không? ☊
123 How old are your children? ☊ Mấy đứa nhà cậu bao nhiêu tuổi? ☊
124 Five (5), seven (7), and ten (10). ☊ Năm, bảy, mười. ☊
125 How much are these oranges? ☊ Chỗ cam này giá bao nhiêu? ☊
128 My favorite sport is skiing. ☊ Môn thể thao ưa thích của tôi là trượt tuyết? ☊
129 Who's the man in this photo? ☊ Người đàn ông trong ảnh này là ai thế? ☊
131 What color are your new shoes? ☊ Đôi giày mới của cậu màu gì? ☊
144 No, she's a teacher. ☊ Không, cô ấy làm giáo viên. ☊
145 Where is she from? ☊ Cô ấy người ở đâu? ☊
146 She's from Mexico. ☊ Cô ấy người Mexico. ☊
147 What's her name? ☊ Cô ấy tên là gì? ☊
148 Her name is Barbara. ☊ Tên cô ấy là ☊
149 How old is she? ☊ Cô ấy bao nhiêu tuổi? ☊
150 She's twenty-six (26). ☊ Cô ấy hai mươi sáu. ☊
153 Is it cold today? — No, it isn't. ☊ Hôm nay trời có lạnh không? - Không lạnh. ☊
154 Are your hands cold? — No, they aren't. ☊ Tay cậu có lạnh không? - Không. ☊
155 Is it dark now? — Yes, it is. ☊ Bây giờ trời có tối không? - Không. ☊
157 I'm working. I'm not watching TV. ☊ Tôi đang làm việc. Tôi không xem vô tuyến. ☊
159 She isn't eating. ☊ Cô ấy đang không ăn. ☊
168 EN I'm not watching TV. ☊ Tôi đang không xem vô tuyến. ☊
169 She's eating an apple. ☊ Cô ấy đang ăn táo. ☊
170 He's waiting for a bus. ☊ Anh ấy đang đợi xe bus. ☊
172 He's lying on the oor. ☊ Anh ấy đang nằm dưới sàn. ☊
174 She's sitting on the table. ☊ Cô ấy đang ngồi trên bàn. ☊
175 He's in the kitchen. He's cooking. ☊ Anh ấy ở trong bếp. Anh ấy đang nấu ăn. ☊
178 We're here on vacation. We're staying at a hotel on the beach. ☊ Chúng tôi đi nghỉ ở đây. Chúng tôi đang ở trong khách sạn bên bãi biển. ☊
179 Where's Tara? — She's taking a shower. ☊ Tara đâu? - Cô ấy đang tắm. ☊
180 They're building a new hotel downtown. ☊ Họ đang xây một khách sạn ở khu trung tâm. ☊
181 I'm leaving now, goodbye. ☊ Tôi đi đây, tạm biệt. ☊
182 She isn't having dinner. ☊ Cô ấy đang không ăn tối. ☊
183 She's watching TV. ☊ Cô ấy đang xem vô tuyến. ☊
184 She's sitting on the oor. ☊ Cô ấy đang ngồi dưới sàn. ☊
185 She's reading a book. ☊ Cô ấy đang đọc sách. ☊
186 He's not playing the piano. ☊ Anh ấy đang không chơi dương cầm. ☊
187 He's laughing. ☊ Anh ấy đang cười. ☊
188 He's wearing a hat. ☊ Anh ấy đang đội mũ. ☊
189 He's not writing a letter. ☊ Anh ấy đang không viết thư. ☊
191 It isn't snowing. ☊ Trời đang không có tuyết. ☊
198 I'm wearing my shoes. ☊ Tôi đang đi giày. ☊
200 Are you feeling okay? ☊ Cậu cảm thấy không sao chứ? ☊
206 What's he doing? ☊ Anh ấy đang làm gì thế? ☊
207 He's reading the newspaper. ☊ Anh ấy đang đọc báo. ☊
210 Where's she going? ☊ Cô ấy đi đâu vậy? ☊
213 Are you leaving now? ☊ Cậu đi bây giờ ư? ☊
214 Yes, I am. ☊ Ừ, tôi đi đây. ☊
215 Is Chris working today? ☊ Chris có làm hôm nay không? ☊
221 Are you watching TV? ☊ Cậu đang xem vô tuyến à? ☊
223 Are you leaving now? ☊ Cậu đi bây giờ ư? ☊
226 No, not right now. ☊ Không, bây giờ thì không. ☊
227 Are you enjoying the movie? ☊ Cậu đang thưởng thức bộ lm đấy à? ☊
229 Does the clock work? ☊ Đồng hồ có chạy không? ☊
234 Where is she going? ☊ Cô ấy đang đi đâu đấy? ☊
235 What are you eating? ☊ Cậu đang ăn gì vậy? ☊
238 Why is he laughing? ☊ Tại sao anh ấy cười? ☊
239 Are you listening to me? ☊ Cậu có đang nghe tôi không đấy? ☊
240 Where are your friends going? ☊ Bạn cậu đang đi đâu vậy? ☊
241 Are your parents watching TV? ☊ Bố mẹ cậu đang xem vô tuyến à? ☊
245 Are you watching TV? ☊ Cậu đang xem vô tuyến à? ☊
249 Is he eating something? ☊ Anh ấy đang ăn gì đó phải không? ☊
255 Are you feeling all right? ☊ Cậu cảm thấy ổn chứ? ☊
258 They read a lot. ☊ Họ hay đọc sách. ☊
259 He's eating ice cream. ☊ Anh ấy đang ăn kem. ☊
260 He likes ice cream. ☊ Anh ấy thích kem. ☊
263 She lives in New York. ☊ Cô ấy sống ở New York. ☊
264 Her parents live in Chicago. ☊ Bố mẹ cô ấy sống ở Chicago. ☊
266 Mike has lunch at home every day. ☊ Mike ăn trưa ở nhà hàng ngày. ☊
271 He starts at seven thirty (7:30). ☊ Anh ấy bắt đầu từ bảy giờ ba mươi. ☊
272 And he nishes at eight [o'clock] (8:00) at night. ☊ Và anh ấy xong xuôi lúc tám giờ tối. ☊
273 The earth goes around the sun. ☊ Trái đất quay quanh mặt trời. ☊
276 She always goes to work early. ☊ Cô ấy luôn đi làm sớm. ☊
277 She always gets to work early. ☊ Cô ấy luôn đến cơ quan sớm. ☊
280 I sometimes walk to work, but not often. ☊ Thỉnh thoảng tôi đi bộ đi làm, nhưng không thường xuyên. ☊
281 She reads. ☊ Cô ấy đọc. ☊
282 He thinks. ☊ Anh ấy nghĩ. ☊
283 It ies. ☊ Nó bay. ☊
284 He dances. ☊ Anh ấy khiêu vũ. ☊
285 She has. ☊ Cô ấy có. ☊
287 He plays the piano. ☊ Anh ấy chơi dương cầm. ☊
289 She eats a lot of fruit. ☊ Cô ấy ăn nhiều hoa quả. ☊
290 He plays tennis. ☊ Anh ấy chơi quần vợt. ☊
292 He sleeps seven (7) hours a night. ☊ Anh ấy ngủ bảy tiếng một đêm. ☊
293 She speaks four (4) languages. ☊ Cô ấy nói bốn thứ tiếng. ☊
296 She's a teacher. She teaches math to children. ☊ Cô ấy là giáo viên. Cô ấy dạy toán cho bọn trẻ. ☊
298 His car is always dirty. He never cleans it. ☊ Xe hơi của anh ấy lúc nào cũng bẩn. Anh ấy chẳng bao giờ chịu ☊
300 Shoes are expensive. They cost a lot of money. ☊ Giày đắt, tốn nhiều tiền. ☊
302 We're good friends. I like her and she likes me. ☊ Chúng tôi là bạn tốt. Tôi quý cô ấy và cô ấy quý tôi. ☊
303 She always arrives early. ☊ Cô ấy luôn đến sớm. ☊
305 She always works hard. ☊ Cô ấy luôn chịu khó làm việc. ☊
307 She always enjoys parties. ☊ Cô ấy thích tiệc tùng. ☊
309 He never watches TV. ☊ Anh ấy không xem vô tuyến bao giờ. ☊
311 She always wears nice clothes. ☊ Cô ấy luôn ăn mặc đẹp. ☊
312 I usually watch TV in the evening. ☊ Tôi thường xem vô tuyến vào buổi tối. ☊
314 I often get up before seven (7:00). ☊ Tôi thường dậy trước bảy giờ. ☊
318 She doesn't drink co ee. ☊ Cô ấy không uống cà phê. ☊
319 He doesn't like his job. ☊ Anh ấy không thích công việc của mình. ☊
321 She drinks tea, but she doesn't drink co ee. ☊ Cô ấy uống trà, nhưng cô ấy không uống cà phê. ☊
323 We don't watch TV very often. ☊ Chúng tôi không xem vô tuyến thường xuyên. ☊
325 It doesn't rain very often. ☊ Trời không mưa thường xuyên lắm. ☊
329 He doesn't like football. ☊ Anh ấy không thích bóng bầu dục. ☊
332 Sometimes he's late, but not often. ☊ Thỉnh thoảng anh ấy có đi muộn, nhưng không thường xuyên. ☊
334 I don't do it very often. ☊ Tôi không làm thế thường xuyên lắm. ☊
335 She speaks Spanish, but she doesn't speak Italian. ☊ Cô ấy nói tiếng Tây Ban Nha, nhưng cô ấy không nói tiếng Ý. ☊
336 He doesn't do his job very well. ☊ Anh ấy làm việc không tốt lắm. ☊
337 She doesn't usually have breakfast. ☊ Cô ấy thường không ăn sáng. ☊
339 She doesn't play the piano very well. ☊ Cô ấy chơi dương cầm không giỏi lắm. ☊
343 You don't do the same thing every day. ☊ Không phải ngày nào cậu cũng làm cùng một việc. ☊
345 She doesn't like jazz music. ☊ Cô ấy không thích nhạc jazz. ☊
347 They don't like boxing. ☊ Họ không thích quyền Anh. ☊
348 She doesn't like baseball. ☊ Cô ấy không thích bóng chày. ☊
351 She doesn't like action movies. ☊ Cô ấy không thích lm hành động. ☊
353 I never watch TV. ☊ Tôi không bao giờ xem vô tuyến. ☊
354 I don't watch TV very often. ☊ Tôi không xem vô tuyến thường xuyên lắm. ☊
355 I don't like to go to bars very often. ☊ Tôi không đi bar thường xuyên lắm. ☊
356 She likes to ride her bicycle every day. ☊ Cô ấy thích đạp xe đạp hàng ngày. ☊
359 I get the news every day, but sometimes I don't read it. ☊ Tôi nhận được tin tức hàng ngày nhưng thỉnh thoảng tôi không đọc. ☊
360 He has a car, but he doesn't use it very often. ☊ Anh ấy có xe hơi nhưng anh ấy không dùng nó thường xuyên. ☊
361 His friends like the movies, but they usually watch movies at home. ☊ Bạn anh ấy thích xem lm điện ảnh, nhưng họ thường xem ở nhà. ☊
362 She's married, but she doesn't wear a ring. ☊ Cô ấy đã kết hôn nhưng cô ấy không đeo nhẫn. ☊
364 This hotel isn't expensive. It doesn't cost much to stay there. ☊ Khách sạn này không đắt. Không phải tốn nhiều tiền để ở đây. ☊
365 He lives near us, but we don't see him very often. ☊ Anh ấy sống gần chúng tôi nhưng chúng tôi không gặp anh ấy thường xuyên lắm. ☊
366 She speaks four (4) languages. ☊ Cô ấy nói bốn thứ tiếng. ☊
368 Where is he? — I'm sorry, I don't know. ☊ Anh ấy đâu? - Xin lỗi, tôi không biết. ☊
369 She's a very quiet person. She doesn't talk very much. ☊ Cô ấy là một người rất trầm lặng. Cô ấy không nói chuyện nhiều lắm. ☊
370 He drinks a lot of co ee. It's his favorite drink. ☊ Anh ấy uống nhiều cà phê. Đấy là thức uống ưa thíc của anh ấy. ☊
371 It's not true. I don't believe it. ☊ Điều đấy không đúng. Tôi không tin. ☊
373 He's a vegetarian. He doesn't eat meat. ☊ Anh ấy ăn chay. Anh ấy không ăn thịt. ☊
375 Do your friends live near here? ☊ Cậu có sống ở gần đây không? ☊
376 Does Emily play tennis? ☊ Emily có chơi quần vợt không? ☊
378 How often do you wash your hair? ☊ Cậu rửa tay bao lâu một lần? ☊
379 What does this word mean? ☊ Từ này nghĩa là gì? ☊
380 How much does it cost to y to New York? ☊ Bay đến New York tốn bao nhiêu? ☊
385 Does he like music? ☊ Anh ấy có thích âm nhạc không? ☊
391 You live near here. How about Fred? Does he live near here? ☊ Cậu sống ở gần đây. Còn Fred thì sao? Anh ấy có sống ở gần đây không? ☊
392 Jisang plays tennis. How about his friends? Do they play tennis? ☊ Chí Tường chơi quần vợt. Còn bạn anh ấy thì sao? Họ có chơi quần vợt không? ☊
393 You speak English. How about your brother? Does he speak English? ☊ Cậu nói tiếng Anh. Còn anh cậu thì sao? Anh ấy có nói tiếng Anh không? ☊
394 I do yoga every morning. How about you? Do you do yoga every morning? ☊ Tôi sáng nào cũng tập yoga. Còn cậu thì sao? Cậu có tập yoga mỗi sáng không? ☊
395 Yaqin often travels on business. How about Gary? Does he often travel on business? ☊ Nhã Cầm thường đi công tác. Còn Gary thì sao? Anh ấy có hay đi công tác không? ☊
397 You work hard. How about Heuiyeon? Does she work hard? ☊ Cậu chịu khó làm việc. Còn Cơ Viện thì sao? Anh ấy có chịu khó làm việc không? ☊
400 Do you always get up early? ☊ Cậu có luôn luôn dậy sớm không? ☊
401 How often do you watch TV? ☊ Cậu xem vô tuyến bao lâu một lần? ☊
408 What does this word mean? ☊ Từ này nghĩa là gì? ☊
409 How often does it snow here? ☊ Ở đây bao lâu tuyết rơi một lần? ☊
410 What time do you usually go to bed? ☊ Cậu thường đi ngủ mấy giờ? ☊
413 Do you watch TV a lot? — No, I don't. ☊ Cậu có xem vô tuyến nhiều không? - Không. ☊
415 Do you ever ride a bicycle? — Not usually. ☊ Cậu đã đi xe đạp bao giờ chưa? - Không thường xuyên. ☊
418 Zhirong's watching television. ☊ Chí Vinh đang xem vô tuyến. ☊
419 He's not playing the guitar. ☊ Anh ấy đang không chơi guitar. ☊
420 But Zhirong has a guitar. ☊ Nhưng Chí Vinh có một cây đàn guitar. ☊
421 He plays guitar a lot, and he plays very well. ☊ Anh ấy chơi guitar nhiều và anh ấy chơi rất giỏi. ☊
423 But he's not playing the guitar now. ☊ Nhưng bây giờ anh ấy đang không chơi guitar. ☊
427 Yiting's taking a shower at the moment. ☊ Y Đình lúc này đang tắm. ☊
429 You can turn o the TV. I'm not watching it. ☊ Cậu có thể tắt vô tuyến. Tôi không xem nó. ☊
431 I work every day from nine (9:00) to ve-thirty (5:30). ☊ Tôi ngày nào cũng làm việc từ chín giờ đến năm rưỡi. ☊
434 I don't watch TV very often. ☊ Tôi không xem vô tuyến thường xuyên lắm. ☊
436 Do you like her? ☊ Cậu có thích cô ấy không? ☊
437 Do you love her? ☊ Cậu có yêu cô ấy không? ☊
440 Do you remember that day? ☊ Cậu có nhớ ngày hôm đó không? ☊
441 It depends on you. ☊ Nó tuỳ thuộc ở cậu. ☊
445 What do you mean? ☊ Ý cậu là gì? ☊
448 Do you forget the answer? ☊ Cậu có quyên câu trả lời không? ☊
449 Does he take photographs? ☊ Anh ấy có chụp ảnh không? ☊
450 Is he taking a photograph? ☊ Anh ấy có đang chụp ảnh không? ☊
451 What's he doing now? ☊ Anh ấy bây giờ đang làm gì? ☊
452 Is she driving a bus? ☊ Cô ấy có đang lái xe bus không? ☊
453 Does she drive a bus? ☊ Cô ấy có lái xe bus không? ☊
454 What's she doing now? ☊ Cô ấy bây giờ đang làm gì? ☊
455 Does he wash windows? ☊ Anh ấy có rửa cửa sổ không? ☊
456 Is he washing a window? ☊ Anh ấy có đang rửa cửa sổ không? ☊
457 What's he doing now? ☊ Anh ấy đang làm gì bây giờ? ☊
458 Are they teaching? ☊ Họ có đang dạy học không? ☊
459 Do they teach? ☊ Họ có dạy học không? ☊
462 Where's Kelly? — I don't know. ☊ Kelly đâu? - Tôi không biết. ☊
464 What does your sister do? — She's a dentist. ☊ Chị cậu làm nghề gì? - Chị ấy làm nha sĩ. ☊
468 He's a good tennis player, but he doesn't play very often. ☊ Anh ấy là một tay vợt giỏi nhưng anh ấy không chơi thường xuyên lắm. ☊
469 Where's Jirou? — He's taking a shower. ☊ Jirou đâu? - Anh ấy đang tắm. ☊
470 I don't watch TV very often. ☊ Tôi không xem vô tuyến thường xuyên lắm. ☊
472 Junko's tired. She wants to go home now. ☊ Junko mệt. Cô ấy muốn về nhà bây giờ. ☊
476 It's late. I'm going home now. Are you coming with me? ☊ Muộn rồi. Tôi về nhà đây. Cậu có đi cùng tôi không? ☊
477 What time does your father nish work every day? ☊ Bố cậu hết làm việc lúc mấy giờ hàng ngày? ☊
479 He's in the kitchen cooking something. ☊ Anh ấy đang trong bếp nấu gì đó. ☊
480 Jack doesn't usually drive to work. He usually walks. ☊ Jack thường không lái xe đi làm. Anh ấy thường đi bộ. ☊
481 Lucy doesn't like co ee. She prefers tea. ☊ Lucy không thích cà phê. Cô ấy thích trà hơn. ☊
485 headache. ☊ Cô ấy không được khoẻ. Cô ấy bị đau đầu. ☊
492 Does your phone have a camera? ☊ Điện thoại của cậu có máy ảnh không? ☊
494 got? ☊ Cô ấy có xe hơi loại gì? ☊
496 Do you have a camera? — No, I don't. ☊ Cậu có máy ảnh không? - Không. ☊
497 Have you got a camera? — No, I don't. ☊ Cậu có máy ảnh không? - Không. ☊
498 Does she have a car? — No, she doesn't. ☊ Cô ấy có xe hơi không? - Không. ☊
499 Ask if he has a computer. — Yes, he's got a computer. ☊ Hỏi xem anh ấy có máy vi tính không. - Có, anh ấy có máy vi tính. ☊
500 Ask if he has a dog. — No, he hasn't got a dog. ☊ Hỏi xem anh ấy có chó không. - Không, anh ấy không có chó. ☊
501 Ask if he has a smart phone. — No, he hasn't got a smart phone. ☊ Hỏi xem anh ấy có điện thoại thông minh không. - Không, anh ấy không có điện thoại thông minh. ☊
503 Ask if he has a watch. — Yes, he's got a watch. ☊ Hỏi xem anh ấy có đồng hồ đeo tay không. - Có, anh ấy có đồng hồ đeo tay. ☊
504 ☊ Hỏi xem anh ấy có anh chị em nào không. - Có, anh ấy có một anh trai và hai em gái. ☊
506 I don't have a computer. ☊ Tôi không có máy tính. ☊
508 She doesn't have a bike. ☊ Cô ấy không có xe đạp. ☊
509 He has several brothers and sisters. ☊ Anh ấy có một số anh chị em. ☊
511 She doesn't have a key. ☊ Cô ấy không có chìa khoá. ☊
512 He has a new job. ☊ Anh ấy có công việc mới. ☊
519 She doesn't have a car. She goes everywhere by bicycle. ☊ Cô ấy không có xe hơi. Cô ấy đi đâu cũng bằng xe đạp. ☊
521 Fahim isn't happy. He's got a lot of problems. ☊ Fahim không hạnh phúc. Anh ấy có nhiều chuyện. ☊
523 What's wrong? — I've got something in my eye. ☊ Có chuyện gì vậy? - Tôi bị cái gì đó chui vào mắt. ☊
525 She wants to go to the concert, but she doesn't have a ticket. ☊ Cô ấy muốn đi xem hoà nhạc nhưng cô ấy không có vé. ☊
526 I'm not feeling well. I have a headache. ☊ Tôi cảm thấy không khoẻ. Tôi đang đau đầu. ☊
527 It's a nice house but it doesn't have a big yard. ☊ Ngôi nhà đẹp đấy nhưng không có sân rộng. ☊
529 Everybody likes him. He's got a lot of friends. ☊ Mọi người quý anh ấy. Anh ấy có rất nhiều bạn. ☊
533 Now he's at work. ☊ Bây giờ anh ấy đang ở cơ quan. ☊
534 Last night he wasn't at work. ☊ Đêm hôm qua anh ấy không ở cơ quan. ☊
535 He was in bed. ☊ Anh ấy ở trên giường. ☊
536 He was asleep. ☊ Anh ấy ngủ. ☊
537 He was in bed, asleep. ☊ Anh ấy ở trên giường, đi ngủ. ☊
542 They weren't here last Sunday. ☊ Họ không ở đây Chủ nhật tuần trước. ☊
543 (23) now. ☊ Năm ngoái Rebecca hai mươi hai tuổi, nên năm nay cô ấy hai mươi ba. ☊
545 We were hungry after the trip, but we weren't tired. ☊ Chúng tôi thấy đói sau chuyến đi, nhưng chúng tôi không thấy mệt. ☊
548 Your shoes are nice. Were they expensive? ☊ Giày cậu trông đẹp đấy. Giá có đắt không? ☊
549 Why were you late this morning? ☊ Tại sao sáng nay cậu đi muộn? ☊
551 Was Paul at work yesterday? — Yes, he was. ☊ Paul có đi làm ngày hôm qua không? - Không. ☊
553 Today the weather's nice, but yesterday it was very cold. ☊ Hôm nay trời đẹp nhưng hôm qua trời lạnh. ☊
555 I feel ne this morning, but I was very tired last night. ☊ Tôi thấy khoẻ lúc sáng nay nhưng đêm qua tôi rất mệt ☊
557 Don't buy those shoes. They're very expensive. ☊ Đừng mua đôi giầy đấy. Giá đắt quá. ☊
559 This time last year I was in Paris. ☊ Giờ này năm ngoái tôi đang ở Paris. ☊
560 Where are the children? — I don't know, they were here a few minutes ago. ☊ Bọn trẻ đâu rồi? - Tôi không biết, chúng vừa ở đây mấy phút trước. ☊
562 Antonio wasn't at work last week because he was sick. He's better now. ☊ Antonio tuần trước không đi làm vì bị ốm, Bây giờ anh ấy đỡ hơn rồi. ☊
563 Yesterday was a holiday, so the banks were closed. They're open today. ☊ Hôm qua là ngày lễ nên ngân hàng đóng cửa, Hôm nay họ mở cửa. ☊
565 Where are my keys? — I don't know. They were on the table, but they're not there now. ☊ Chìa khoá của tôi đâu? - Tôi không biết. Trước nó ở trên bàn nhưng bây giờ thì không còn ở đó nữa. ☊
568 Why were you late this morning? — The tra c was bad. ☊ Tại sao cậu đến muộn sáng nay? - Giao thông không tốt. ☊
571 dollars ($300). > It was two hundred euros (€200). ☊ Cái máy ảnh mới của cậu giá bao nhiêu? - Giá ba trăm dollar. ☊
574 teeth. ☊ Tôi đánh răng hàng sáng. Sáng nay tôi có đánh răng. ☊
575 thousand one (2001). ☊ Terry làm việc trong ngân hàng từ năm 1995 đến năm 2001. ☊
578 We danced a lot and talked to a lot of people. ☊ Chúng tôi nhảy nhiều và nói chuyện với nhiều người. ☊
580 (9:30). ☊ Tôi thường dậy sớm. Nhưng sáng nay tôi chín rưỡi mới dậy. ☊
581 We did a lot of work yesterday. ☊ Chúng tôi đã làm rất nhiều việc ngày hôm qua. ☊
585 nished at ten pm (10:00). ☊ Bộ lm rất dài, nó bắt đầu lúc bảy giờ mười lăm và kết thúc lúc mười giờ tối. ☊
587 The accident happened last Sunday afternoon. ☊ Vụ tai nạn xảy ra chiều Chủ nhật vừa qua. ☊
588 It's a nice day today, but yesterday it rained all day. ☊ Trời hôm nay đẹp nhưng hôm qua trời mưa cả ngày. ☊
589 We enjoyed our vacation last year. We stayed at a very nice place. ☊ Chúng tôi thấy sảng khoái với kì nghỉ năm ngoái. Chúng tôi đã ở một nơi rất đẹp. ☊
590 Cecilia's grandfather died when he was ninety (90) years old. ☊ Ông của Cecilia chết lúc ông ấy chín mươi tuổi. ☊
592 I visited her last week. ☊ Tôi đã đến thăm cô ấy tuần trước. ☊
596 I spoke with him yesterday on the phone. ☊ Tôi đã nói chuyện với anh ấy hôm qua qua điện thoại. ☊
597 Last Tuesday, Vanessa ew from Los Angeles to Mexico City. ☊ Thứ ba vừa rồi Vanessa đã bay từ Los Angeles đến Thành phố Mexico. ☊
598 She got up at six (6) in the morning and had a cup of co ee. ☊ Cô ấy dậy lúc sáu giờ sáng nay và uống một chén cà phê. ☊
599 At seven- fteen she left home and drove to the airport. ☊ Lúc bảy giờ mười lăm cô ấy ra khỏi nhà và lái xe đến sân bay. ☊
600 When she got there, she parked the car, walked to the terminal, and checked in. ☊ Khi cô ấy đến đấy, cô ấy gửi xe, đi bộ vào nhà gare và làm thủ tục đăng kí. ☊
601 Then she had breakfast at an airport cafe and waited for her ight. ☊ Rồi cô ấy ăn sáng ở quán của sân bay và chờ đợi chuyến bay. ☊
602 The plane departed on time and arrived in Mexico City four (4) hours later. ☊ Máy bay khởi hành đúng giờ và đến Thành phố Mexico sau đấy bốn tiếng. ☊
603 Finally, she took a taxi from the airport to her hotel downtown. ☊ Cuối cùng cô ấy bắt taxi từ sân bay về khách sạn trung tâm. ☊
604 Steve always goes to work by car. > Yesterday he went to work by car. ☊ Steve luôn đi làm bằng xe hơi. Hôm qua anh ấy đã đi làm bằng xe hơi. ☊
605 Hannah often loses her keys. > She lost her keys last week. ☊ Hannah thường xuyên làm mất chìa khoá. Tuần trước cô ấy làm mất chìa khoá. ☊
606 Zoe meets her friends every night. > She met them last night. ☊ Zoe đi gặp bạn bè mỗi tối. Cô ấy có đi gặp họ tối qua. ☊
607 I usually buy two (2) newspapers every day. > Yesterday I bought two (2) newspapers. ☊ Tôi thường mua hai tờ báo hàng ngày. Hôm qua tôi có mua hai tờ báo. ☊
609 I eat an orange every day. > Yesterday I ate an orange. ☊ Tôi ăn một quả cam mỗi ngày. Hôm qua tôi có ăn một quả cam. ☊
610 Tom always takes a shower in the morning. > This morning he took a shower. ☊ Tom luôn luôn tắm vào buổi sáng. Sáng nay anh ấy có tắm. ☊
611 Friday. ☊ Bạn của chúng tôi thường xuyên đến thăm chúng tôi. Họ tới thăm chúng tôi Thứ sáu tuần trước. ☊
613 I don't watch TV very often. ☊ Tôi không xem vô tuyến thường xuyên lắm. ☊
614 I didn't watch TV yesterday. ☊ Tôi không xem vô tuyến ngày hôm qua. ☊
615 Does she go out often? ☊ Cô ấy có thường xuyên ra ngoài không? ☊
616 Did she go out last night? ☊ Cô ấy có ra ngoài tối qua không? ☊
620 Did you see Fabian yesterday? — No, I didn't. ☊ Hôm qua cậu có trông thấy Fabian không? - Không, tôi không ☊
622 Did Eveline come to the party? — No, she didn't. ☊ Eveline có đến dự tiệc không? - Không cô ấy đã không đến. ☊
623 EN Did your parents have a good trip? — Yes, they did. ☊ Chuyến đi của bố mẹ cậu có được không? - Có. ☊
624 I saw Evita, but I didn't see Fausto. ☊ Tôi đã thấy Evita, nhưng tôi không thấy Fausto. ☊
626 She had a pen, but she didn't have any paper. ☊ Cô ấy có một cái bút nhưng cô ấy không có tờ giấy nào. ☊
627 the house. ☊ Gerhard có làm việc gì đó ngoài sân nhưng anh ấy không làm việc gì trong nhà cả. ☊
628 I watched TV last night. How about you? Did you watch TV last night? ☊ Tôi đã xem vô tuyến tối hôm qua. Cậu thì sao? Cậu có xem vô tuyến tối qua không? ☊
629 I enjoyed the party. How about you? Did you enjoy the party? ☊ Tôi rất thích bữa tiệc. Cậu thì sao? Cậu có thấy thích bữa tiệc không? ☊
634 I watched TV. ☊ Tôi đã xem vô tuyến. ☊
635 I got up before seven am (7:00). ☊ Tôi đã dậy lúc bảy giờ sáng. ☊
641 We stayed with some friends. ☊ Chúng tôi ở với mấy người bạn. ☊
643 What time did you get there? ☊ Cậu đến đó lúc mấy giờ? ☊
645 I played tennis this afternoon. ☊ Tôi đã chơi quần vợt chiều nay. ☊
654 I'm tired this morning. ☊ Sáng nay tôi thấy mệt. ☊
659 Yes, the weather was great. ☊ Có, thời tiết rất tuyệt vời. ☊
663 enjoy it. ☊ Chúng tôi đã đi xem lm, nhưng bộ lm không hay lắm. Chúng tôi không thích nó. ☊
664 a pair of pants. ☊ Giovanni đã mua vài bộ quần áo mới ngày hôm qua: hai cái áo chemise và một cái quần. ☊
667 We were tired, so we didn't stay long at the party. ☊ Chúng tôi thấy mệt nên chúng tôi đã không ở bữa tiệc lâu. ☊
668 I cut my hand this morning. — How did you do that? ☊ Tôi bị đứt tay sáng nay. - Sao cậu bị thế? ☊
670 It's six o'clock (6:00) now. Luka's at home watching TV. ☊ Bây giờ là sáu giờ. Luka đang ở nhà xem vô tuyến. ☊
671 At four o'clock (4:00) he wasn't at home. He was at the gym. ☊ Lúc bốn giờ anh ấy không có nhà. Anh ấy đang đi tập thể hình. ☊
672 He was swimming in the pool, not watching TV. ☊ Anh ấy đi bơi ở bể bơi chứ không xem vô tuyến. ☊
674 What did he say? — I don't know, I wasn't listening. ☊ Anh ấy đã nói cái gì thế? - Tôi không biết, tôi không nghe. ☊
677 Today she's wearing a skirt, but yesterday she was wearing pants. ☊ Hôm nay cô ấy mặc váy nhưng hôm qua cô ấy mặc quần. ☊
678 I woke up early yesterday. It was a beautiful morning. ☊ Hôm qua tôi tỉnh dậy sớm. Buổi sáng thật là đẹp. ☊
679 The sun was shining, and the birds were singing. ☊ Mặt trời đang toả nắng và bầy chim đang hót líu lo. ☊
684 Santo was in his car driving. ☊ Santo đã ở trong xe của anh ấy lái xe. ☊
687 At eight forty- ve (8:45) she was washing her car. ☊ Lúc tám giờ bốn mươi lăm cô ấy đang rửa xe, ☊
688 At ten forty- ve (10:45) she was playing tennis. ☊ Lúc mười giờ bốn mươi lăm cô ấy đang chơi quần vợt. ☊
689 At eight o'clock (8:00) she was reading the news. ☊ Lúc tám giờ cô ấy đang đọc báo. ☊
690 At twelve-ten she was cooking lunch. ☊ Lúc mười hai giờ mười cô ấy đang nấu bữa trưa. ☊
691 At seven- fteen (7:15) she was having breakfast. ☊ Lúc bảy giờ mười lăm cô ấy đang ăn sáng. ☊
692 At nine thirty (9:30) she was cleaning the kitchen. ☊ Lúc chín giờ ba mươi cô ấy đang dọn dẹp nhà bếp. ☊
695 Was it raining when you got up? ☊ Trời có mưa lúc cậu dậy không? ☊
696 Why was she driving so fast? ☊ Tại sao cô ấy lái xe nhanh thế? ☊
697 Why was he wearing a suit yesterday? ☊ Tại sao anh ấy hôm qua lại mặc complet? ☊
698 He wasn't wearing a jacket. ☊ Anh ấy không mặc áo khoác. ☊
699 He was carrying a bag. ☊ Anh ấy mang theo một cái túi. ☊
700 He wasn't going to the dentist. ☊ Anh ấy không đi khám nha sĩ. ☊
701 He was eating ice cream. ☊ Anh ấy đang ăn kem. ☊
702 He wasn't carrying an umbrella. ☊ Anh ấy không mang theo ô. ☊
703 He wasn't going home. ☊ Anh ấy không về nhà. ☊
704 He was wearing a hat. ☊ Anh ấy đội mũ. ☊
705 He wasn't riding a bicycle. ☊ Anh ấy không đạp xe. ☊
707 He was reading a book. ☊ Anh ấy đang đọc sách. ☊
708 What did he do when the phone rang? ☊ Anh ấy đã làm gì khi điện thoại kêu? ☊
709 He stopped reading and answered the phone. ☊ Anh ấy dừng đọc sách và trả lời điện thoại. ☊
714 Did you watch the basketball game on TV last night? ☊ Cậu có xem trận bóng rổ trên vô tuyến tối qua không? ☊
717 It wasn't raining when I got up. ☊ Trồi đang mưa lúc tôi ngủ dậy. ☊
720 I saw them this morning. They were waiting at the bus stop. ☊ Tôi đã gặp họ sáng nay. Họ đang đợi ở bến xe bus. ☊
721 She fell asleep while reading. ☊ Cô ấy đã ngủ gật khi đang đọc sách. ☊
722 Khalid broke his arm last week. ☊ Khalid đã bị gãy tay tuần trước. ☊
723 It happened when he was painting his room. ☊ Chuyện đã xảy ra khi anh ấy đang sơn phòng. ☊
724 He fell o the ladder. ☊ Anh ấy đã bị ngã thang. ☊
725 The train arrived at the station, and she got o . ☊ Tàu hoả đến gare và cô ấy xuống. ☊
726 Two friends of hers were waiting to meet her. ☊ Hai người bạn của cô ấy đang đợi gặp cô ấy ☊
727 Yesterday she was walking down the street when she met Albert. ☊ Hôm qua khi cô ấy đang bước chân xuống phố thì cô ấy gặp Albert. ☊
728 He was going to the station to catch a train, and he was carrying a bag. ☊ Anh ấy đang đi đến nhà gare để bắt tàu và anh ấy đang mang một cái túi. ☊
729 They stopped to talk for a few minutes. ☊ Họ dừng lại nói chuyện mấy phút. ☊
730 Was Lara busy when you went to see her? ☊ Lara có bận lúc cậu đến gặp cô ấy không? ☊
731 Yes, she was studying. ☊ Có, cô ấy đang học bài. ☊
732 What time did the mail arrive this morning? ☊ Thư đã đến lúc mấy giờ sáng nay? ☊
733 It came while he was having breakfast. ☊ Nó đến lúc anh ấy đang ăn sáng. ☊
734 Was Marta at work today? ☊ Marta có đi làm hôm nay không? ☊
735 No, she didn't go to work. She was sick. ☊ Không, cô ấy đã không đi làm. Cô ấy bị ốm. ☊
738 Did your team win the baseball game yesterday? ☊ Đội của cậu có thắng trận bóng chày hôm qua không? ☊
740 window. ☊ Khi chúng tôi đang chơi bóng chày thì tôi vụt bóng và làm vỡ cửa sổ. ☊
741 Did you see Clara last night? ☊ Cậu có thấy Clara tối qua không? ☊
742 Yes, she was wearing a very nice jacket. ☊ Có, cô ấy mặc một cái áo khoác rất là đẹp. ☊
743 What were you doing at two [o'clock] (2:00) this morning? ☊ Cậu đang làm gì lúc hai giờ sáng nay? ☊
748 Bernard used to work in a factory. ☊ Bernard đã từng làm việc trong một nhà máy. ☊
749 Now he works in a supermarket. ☊ Bây giờ anh ấy đang làm ở một siêu thị. ☊
751 I used to read a lot of books, but I don't read much these days. ☊ Tôi từng đọc rất nhiều sách, nhưng tôi ngày nay không còn đọc nhiều nữa. ☊
752 Emilia has short hair now, but it used to be very long. ☊ Emilia bây giờ đang để tóc ngắn,nhưng nó đã từng rất dài. ☊
754 these days. ☊ Chúng tôi từng thấy họ nhiều lần nhưng hiện tại chúng tôi không thấy họ thường xuyên lắm. ☊
755 Nadya used to have a piano, but she sold it a few years ago. ☊ Nadya từng có một cây dương cầm, nhưng cô ấy đã bán nó cách đây vài năm. ☊
757 Where did you use to live before you came here? ☊ Cậu đã từng sống ở đâu trước khi cậu đến đây? ☊
758 He used to play baseball. ☊ Anh ấy từng chơi bóng chày. ☊
759 He used to be a taxi driver. ☊ Anh ấy từng là lái xe taxi. ☊
762 This building used to be a hotel. ☊ Toà nhà này đã từng là khách sạn. ☊
763 Do you go out much? — No, I used to go out three (3) nights a week though. ☊ Cậu có hay ra đường không? - Không, nhưng tôi đã từng ra đường ba tối một tuần. ☊
767 Do you play any sports? — Yes, I play basketball. ☊ Cậu có chơi môn thể thao nào không? - Có, tôi chơi bóng chày. ☊
769 When I was a child, I never used to eat meat, but I eat it now. ☊ Hồi tôi còn bé tôi từng không bao giờ chịu ăn thịt, nhưng bây giờ tôi có ăn. ☊
770 Angela loves to watch TV. She watches it every night. ☊ Angela mê xem vô tuyến. Cô ấy đêm nào cũng xem. ☊
771 years ago. ☊ Chúng tôi từng sống gần sân bay, nhưng chúng tôi đã chuyển đến trung tâm vài năm trước. ☊
772 Normally I start work at seven am (7:00), so I get up very early. ☊ Thông thường tôi làm việc lúc bảy giờ sáng nên tôi dậy sớm. ☊
773 EN What games did you use to play when you were a child? ☊ Cậu từng hay chơi những trò gì khi cậu còn bé? ☊
776 Shakira's an interesting person. She's had many di erent jobs and has lived in many places. ☊ Shakira là một người thú vị. Cô ấy từng làm nhiều nghề khác nhau và từng sống ở nhiều nơi. ☊
777 I've seen that man before, but I can't remember where. ☊ Tôi từng thấy anh ấy trước đây nhưng tôi không nhớ là ở đâu. ☊
779 Have you read this book? — Yes, I've read it twice. ☊ Cậu đã đọc cuốn sách này chưa? - Rồi, tôi đã đọc nó hai lần. ☊
780 Has she ever been to Australia? — Yes, once. ☊ Cô ấy đã từng đến Australia chưa? - Rồi, một lần. ☊
782 My sister's never traveled by plane. ☊ Em gái tôi chưa đi máy bay bao giờ. ☊
784 Who is that man? — I don't know, I've never seen him before. ☊ Ông kia là ai thế? - Tôi không biết, tôi chưa gặp ông ấy bao giờ. ☊
789 Have you ever own in a helicopter? — No, never. ☊ Cậu đã đi máy bay trực thăng bao giờ chưa? - Chưa bao giờ. ☊
793 Have you ever broken your leg? — Yes, once. ☊ Cậu đã bị gãy chân bao giờ chưa? - Rồi, một lần. ☊
794 She's been to Spain twice. ☊ Cô ấy từng đến Tây Ban Nha hai lần. ☊
795 She's been to Japan once. ☊ Cô ấy từng đến Nhật Bản một lần. ☊
796 She's won a race several times. ☊ Cô ấy từng đua thắng vài ba lần. ☊
797 She's never own in a helicopter. ☊ Cô ấy chưa bao giờ đi máy bay trực thăng. ☊
798 I've been to New York once. ☊ Tôi từng đến New York một lần. ☊
802 She's had many di erent jobs. ☊ Cô ấy đã làm được nhiều nghề khác nhau. ☊
803 She's written ten (10) books. ☊ Cô ấy đã viết được mười cuốn sách. ☊
804 She's written a lot of interesting things. ☊ Cô ấy đã viết được nhiều thứ thú vị. ☊
805 She's traveled all over the world. ☊ Cô ấy đã đi vòng quanh thế giới. ☊
806 She's been married three (3) times. ☊ Cô ấy đã kết hôn ba lần. ☊
807 She's met a lot of interesting people. ☊ Cô ấy đã gặp được nhiều người thú vị. ☊
810 Does she know Claude? — No, she's never met him. ☊ Cô ấy có biết Claude không? - Không, cô ấy chưa bao giờ gặp ☊
813 Gunter's favorite movie is Star Wars. He's seen it twenty (20) times, but I've never seen it. ☊ Bộ lm yêu thích của Gunter là Chiến tranh giữa các vì sao. Anh ấy đã xem nó được hai mươi lần còn tôi chưa xem bao giờ. ☊
814 I've traveled by plane, bus, and train. Someday, I want to take a trip by boat. ☊ Tôi từng đi máy bay, xe bus và tàu hoả. Một ngày nào đó tôi muốn đi du lịch bằng thuyền. ☊
815 Caroline's on vacation in Brazil. She's there now. ☊ Caroline đi nghỉ ở Brazil. Cô ấy bây giờ đang ở đấy. ☊
816 She arrived in Brazil on Monday. Today's Thursday. ☊ Cô ấy đến Brazil hôm Thứ hai. Hôm nay là Thứ năm. ☊
817 How long has she been in Brazil? ☊ Cô ấy đã ở Brazil được bao lâu rồi? ☊
818 She's been in Brazil since Monday. ☊ Cô ấy đã ở đó từ Thứ hai. ☊
819 She's been in Brazil for three (3) days. ☊ Cô ấy đã ở đó được ba ngày. ☊
822 EN Do you know her? How long have you known her? ☊ Cậu có biết cô ấy không? Cậu biết cô ấy được bao lâu rồi? ☊
823 I know Charlotte. I've known her for a long time. ☊ Tôi biết Charlotte. Tôi biết cô ấy từ lâu rồi. ☊
824 Karla lives in Tokyo. How long has she lived in Tokyo? ☊ Karla sống ở Tokyo. Cô ấy sống ở Tokyo bao lâu rồi? ☊
825 She's lived there all her life. ☊ Cô ấy sống ở đó cả đời. ☊
830 Gerard's watching TV. How long has he been watching TV? ☊ Gerard đang xem vô tuyến. Anh ấy đã xem vô tuyến được bao lâu rồi? ☊
831 He's been watching TV since ve [o'clock] (5:00). ☊ Anh ấy đã xem vô tuyến từ lúc năm giờ. ☊
832 It's raining. It's been raining all day. ☊ Trời đang mưa. Trời đã mưa được cả ngày. ☊
834 Severo's sick. He's been sick for the last few days. ☊ Severo bị ốm. Anh ấy đã ốm được mấy ngày hôm nay. ☊
836 Florentine works in a bank. She's worked in a bank for ve (5) years. ☊ Florentine làm việc trong ngân hàng, Cô ấy đã làm việc trong ngân hàng được năm năm. ☊
837 Hubert has a headache. He's had a headache since he got up this morning. ☊ Hubert bị đau đầu. Anh ấy bị đau đầu từ lúc anh ấy ngủ dậy sáng nay. ☊
841 How long has she studied Italian? ☊ Cô ấy học tiếng Ý được bao lâu rồi? ☊
842 How long has he lived in Seattle? ☊ Cô ấy sống ở Seatle được bao lâu rồi? ☊
843 How long have you been a teacher? ☊ Cô ấy làm giáo viên được bao lâu rồi? ☊
847 Giselle and I are friends. I know her very well. ☊ Giselle và tôi là ban, Tôi biết rất rõ về cô ấy. ☊
848 Luisa and I are friends. I've known her for a long time. ☊ Luisa và tôi là bạn. Tôi đã quen cô ấy từ lâu rồi. ☊
850 Jean works in a hotel now. He likes his job a lot. ☊ Jean hiện đang làm việc trong một khách sạn. Anh ấy rất thích công việc của mình. ☊
851 (2) hours. ☊ Isabelle đang đọc báo. Cô ấy đã đọc được hai tiếng đồng hồ rồi. ☊
852 How long have you lived in this house? ☊ Cậu đã sống trong ngôi nhà này được bao lâu rồi? ☊
853 Is that a new coat? — No, I've had this coat for a long time. ☊ Áo khoác mới đấy à? - Không, áo này tôi có lâu rồi. ☊
854 (3) days. ☊ Maalik hiện đang ở ngay Seattle. Anh ấy đã ở đó ba hôm vừa qua. ☊
855 Yasmin's in Brazil. She's been there for three (3) days. ☊ Yasmin đang ở Brazil. Cô ấy đã ở đó được ba hôm. ☊
856 Today's Wednesday. She's been there since Monday. ☊ Hôm nay là Thứ tư. Cô ấy đã ở đó từ Thứ hai. ☊
863 Jasmine started her new job three (3) weeks ago. ☊ Jasmine đã bắt đầu công việc mới cách đây ba tuần. ☊
864 When did Noboru leave? — He left ten (10) minutes ago. ☊ Noboru đi lúc nào thế? - Anh ấy đi cách đây mười phút. ☊
868 She arrived in Brazil three (3) days ago. ☊ Cô ấy đến Brazil ba ngày trước. ☊
869 How long has she been in Brazil? ☊ Cô ấy đã ở Brazil được bao lâu? ☊
870 She's been in Brazil for three (3) days. ☊ Cô ấy đã ở Brazil được ba ngày. ☊
872 (7:00). ☊ Lilianne đang ở văn phòng. Cô ấy đã ở đó từ lúc bảy giờ. ☊
875 Michel's been sick for a long time. He's been in the hospital since October of last year. ☊ Michel bị ốm đã lâu. Anh ấy đã ở trong bệnh viện từ tháng mười năm ngoái. ☊
877 When was the last time you ate? — Three hours ago. ☊ Lần gần đây nhất cậu ăn là lúc nào? - Ba tiếng trước. ☊
878 When was the last time you were sick? — Five months ago. ☊ Lần gần đây nhất cậu ốm là lúc nào? - Năm tháng trước. ☊
879 week. ☊ Lần gần đây nhất cậu đi xem lm là lúc nào? - Mới tuần trước. ☊
880 When was the last time you were in a car? — Just this morning. ☊ Lần gần đây nhất cậu ngồi xe hơi lúc nào? - Mới sáng nay. ☊
881 When was the last time you went on vacation? — A year ago. ☊ Lần gần đây nhất cậu đi nghỉ là lúc nào? - Một năm trước. ☊
882 Mungeol and Weonhye have been married for twenty (20) years. ☊ Văn Kiệt và Viện Huệ đã lấy nhau được hai mươi năm. ☊
883 EN Mungeol and Weonhye got married twenty (20) years ago. ☊ Văn Kiệt và Viện Huệ lấy nhau cách đây hai mươi năm. ☊
884 Nicholas arrived an hour ago. ☊ Nicholas đã đến cách đây một tiếng đồng hồ. ☊
885 I bought these shoes a few days ago. ☊ Tôi mua đôi giày này mấy hôm trước. ☊
888 Natalie's been in Brazil for three (3) days. ☊ Natalie đã ở Brazil được ba ngày. ☊
889 Geonhong's been here since Tuesday. ☊ Geonhong đã ở đây từ Thứ ba. ☊
891 I've known Mengjuan since two thousand two (2002). ☊ Tôi đã biết Mộng Quyên từ năm hai nghìn không trăm linh một. ☊
892 Remy and Pauline have been married for six (6) months. ☊ Remy và Pauline đã kết hôn được sáu tháng. ☊
894 EN Ichirou's played the piano since he was seven (7) years old. ☊ Ichirou đã chơi đàn từ khi anh ấy bảy tuổi ☊
895 clean now. ☊ Xe hơi của anh ấy bẩn. Anh ấy đang rửa xe. Anh ấy đã rửa xe. Bây giờ nó sạch rồi. ☊
896 They're at home. They're going out. They've gone out. They're not at home now. ☊ Họ đang ở nhà. Họ đang đi ra ngoài. Họ đã đi ra ngoài. Bây giờ họ không ở nhà. ☊
897 I've lost my passport. I can't nd my passport now. ☊ Tôi đã làm mất hộ chiếu. Tôi bây giờ không tìm thấy hộ chiếu đâu. ☊
898 Where's Renee? — She's gone to bed. She's in bed now. ☊ Renée đâu? - Cô ấy đã đi ngủ. Cô ấy giờ đang ngủ. ☊
900 present. > I don't have a present for her yet. ☊ Ngày mai là sinh nhật Rashmi, mà tôi chưa mua quà cho cô ấy. Tôi chưa có quà cho cô ấy. ☊
901 Junhong is away on vacation. Where has he gone? Where is he now? ☊ Junhong đang đi nghỉ. Anh ấy đã đi đâu? Bây giờ anh ấy đang ở đâu? ☊
902 Have you met my brother, or should I introduce you? ☊ Cậu gặp anh trai tôi chưa, hay là để tôi giới thiệu với cậu? ☊
903 I was a very slow typist in college, but I've gotten faster. ☊ Tôi đánh máy rất chậm hồi còn ở đại học, nhưng giờ tôi đã gõ ☊
905 Is Oliver here? — No, he's gone home. He went home. ☊ Có Oliver ở đó không? - Không, anh ấy về nhà rồi. Anh ấy đã về ☊
909 I've lost my keys ve (5) times this month. ☊ Tôi đã làm mất chìa khoá được năm lần trong tháng này. ☊
910 We bought a new car yesterday. ☊ Chúng tôi đã mua một chiếc xe hơi mới ngày hôm qua. ☊
He's already gone home.'> 913 He's already gone home.'> Serge isn't here. He went home. > He's already gone home. He's already gone home.'> ☊ Serge không có ở đây. Anh ấy đã về nhà. > Anh ấy đã về nhà rồi. ☊
She's broken her arm.'> 915 She's broken her arm.'> Sabine's not coming to the party. She broke her arm. > She's broken her arm. She's broken her arm.'> ☊ Sabine sẽ không đến bữa tiệc. Cô ấy bị gãy tay. > Cô ấy đã bị gãy tay. ☊
They've moved to Seattle.'> 916 They've moved to Seattle.'> My brother and his wife don't live here any more. They moved to Seattle. > They've moved to Seattle. They've moved to Seattle.'> ☊ Anh trai tôi và vợ anh ý không sống ở đây nữa. Họ chuyển đến Seattle. > Họ đã chuyển đến Seattle. ☊
919 Did you see it anywhere? > Have you seen it anywhere? ☊ Cậu có thấy nó ở đâu không? Cậu đã thấy nó ở đâu chưa? ☊
920 EN Did you hear? > Have you heard? ☊ Cậu có nghe thấy không? Cậu đã nghe thấy chưa? ☊
923 Gustavo has taken my bike again without asking. > Gustavo took my bike without asking. ☊ Gustavo lại lấy xe đạp của tôi mà không xin phép. > Gustavo đã lấy xe đạp của tôi mà không xin phép. ☊
928 Is Niraj here? — No, he just left. ☊ Niraj có ở đó không? - Không, anh ấy vừa mới đi. ☊
929 arrived. ☊ Nikolai và Victoria mấy giờ sẽ đến? - Họ đã đến rồi. ☊
931 This is Yvonne. — Yes, we've already met. ☊ Đây là Yvonne. - Vâng, chúng tôi đã gặp nhau rồi. ☊
933 Does Yannick know that you're going away? — No, I haven't told him yet. ☊ Yannick có biết là cậu đi vắng không? - Không, tôi chưa bảo cậu ấy. ☊
934 Dora has bought a new dress, but she hasn't worn it yet. ☊ Dora đã mua một bộ áo váy mới nhưng cô ấy chưa mặc nó. ☊
936 week. ☊ Zinaida đã bắt đầu công việc mới chưa? Chưa, cô ấy sẽ bắt đầu vào tuần tới. ☊
937 This is my new dress. — It's nice, have you worn it yet? ☊ Đây là bộ áo váy mới của tôi. - Đẹp đấy, cậu đã mặc nó chưa? ☊
938 What time is Stan arriving? — He's already arrived. ☊ Stan bao giờ sẽ đến? - Anh ấy đã đến rồi. ☊
940 Don't forget to call Vadim. — I've already called him. ☊ Đừng quên gọi cho Vadim. - Tôi đã gọi anh ấy rồi. ☊
941 When is Hideki going to work? — He's already gone to work. ☊ Bao giờ Hideki sẽ đi làm? - Anh ấy đã đi làm rồi. ☊
942 When does Hanako start her new job? — She's already started it. ☊ Bao giờ Hanako bắt đầu công việc mới? - Cô ấy đã bắt đầu làm rồi. ☊
946 homework. ☊ Mộng Tuyền có thể xem vô tuyến vì cô ấy đã làm xong bài tập về nhà. ☊
948 You can't talk to Vladimir because he's just gone home. ☊ Cậu không thể nói chuyện với Vladimir được vì anh ấy vừa về nhà. ☊
949 Ramona's just gotten out of the hospital, so she can't go to work. ☊ Ramona vừa mới ra viện nên cô ấy không đi làm được. ☊
952 I've just spoken to your sister. ☊ Tôi vừa mới nói chuyện với em gái cậu. ☊
953 Has Jianwen bought a new computer yet? ☊ Kiến Văn đã mua máy tính mới chưa? ☊
955 We've already done our packing for our trip. ☊ Chúng tôi đã đóng gói xong xuôi cho chuyến đi. ☊
956 I've just swum a mile and I feel great. ☊ Tôi vừa mới bơi được một dặm và tôi cảm thấy tuyệt vời. ☊
957 Your friend has some new neighbors. Ask him if he has met his new neighbors. ☊ Bạn của cậu có vài người hàng xóm mới. Hỏi anh ấy xem anh ấy đã gặp hàng xóm mới của mình chưa. ☊
958 Your friend has a new job. Ask her if she has started her new job yet. ☊ Bạn của cậu có một công việc mới. Hỏi cô ấy xem cô ấy đã bắt đầu công việc mới chưa. ☊
959 Your friend has to pay her phone bill. Ask her if she has paid her phone bill yet. ☊ Bạn của cậu phải trả tiền điện thoại. Hỏi cô ấy xem cô ấy đã trả tiền điện thoại chưa. ☊
960 Victor was trying to sell his car. Ask him if he has sold his car yet. ☊ Victor đã muốn bán xe hơi của anh ấy. Hỏi anh ấy xem anh ấy đã bán xe hơi của anh ấy chưa. ☊
962 I saw Malika yesterday. ☊ Tôi thấy Malika hôm qua. ☊
967 When did you buy your computer? ☊ Cậu đã mua máy tính ở đâu? ☊
968 What time did Jamaal go out? ☊ Jamaal đã đi ra ngoài lúc mấy giờ? ☊
970 Did you have lunch today? ☊ Cậu có ăn trưa hôm nay không? ☊
The email didn't arrive today.'> 973 The email didn't arrive today.'> The email hasn't arrived yet. > The email didn't arrive today. The email didn't arrive today.'> ☊ Bức thư điện tử chưa đến. Bức thư điện tử hôm nay đã không đến. ☊
975 I had lunch an hour ago. ☊ Tôi ăn trưa cách đây một tiếng. ☊
979 I wore my new suit yesterday. ☊ Tôi đã mặc bộ complet mới ngày hôm qua. ☊
980 Have you seen Veda? > Did you see Veda yesterday? ☊ Cậu đã thấy Veda chưa? Cậu có gặp Veda hôm qua không? ☊
982 Have you nished? > What time did you nish your work? ☊ Cậu đã xong chưa? Cậu đã xong việc lúc mấy giờ? ☊
983 Liting isn't here; she's gone out. ☊ Lệ Đình không có ở đây; cô ấy đã ra ngoài rồi. ☊
984 (2) years ago. ☊ Bà của Sanjit đã chết rồi. Bà của Sanjit đã chết cách đây hai năm. ☊
988 What time did you go to bed last night? ☊ Cậu đi ngủ lúc mấy giờ tối hôm qua? ☊
991 Mira travels a lot. She's visited many countries. ☊ Mira đi du lịch rất nhiều. Cô ấy đã đến thăm được rất nhiều nước. ☊
992 I turned o the light before leaving this morning. ☊ Tôi đã tắt đèn trước khi đi lúc sáng nay. ☊
993 years. ☊ Tôi hiện sống ở New York, nhưng tôi đã sống ở Mexico nhiều năm. ☊
997 Did you have a good time? ☊ Khoảng thời gian cậu có ở đó có hay không? ☊
998 We had a great time. It was wonderful. ☊ Chúng tôi đã có một khoảng thời gian tuyệt vời. Rất kì diệu. ☊
1000 She's a painter. She's won many prizes for her paintings. ☊ Cô ấy làm hoạ sĩ. Cô ấy đã giành được nhiều giải thưởng cho nhưng bức vẽ của mình. ☊
1001 Have you seany of her paintings? ☊ Cậu đã thấy bức vẽ nào của cô ấy chưa? ☊
1002 I saw some of her work last week. ☊ Tôi đã thấy vài tác phẩm tuần trước. ☊
1003 Brigitte works in a factory, but she's had a lot of di erent jobs. ☊ Brigitte đang làm việc ở một nhà máy, nhưng cô ấy đã từng làm nhiều nghề khác. ☊
1004 Five years ago she was a waitress in a restaurant. ☊ Năm năm về trước cô ấy làm hầu bàn trong một nhà hàng. ☊
1005 After that, she worked on a farm, but she didn't enjoy it very much. ☊ Sau đó, cô ấy làm việc ở một trang trại, nhưng cô ấy không thích nó lắm. ☊
1007 I've seher a few times, but I've never spokto her. ☊ Tôi từng gặp cô ấy mấy lần nhưng tôi chưa nói chuyện với cô ấy bao giờ. ☊
1008 Have you ever spokto her? ☊ Cậu đã nói chuyện với cô ấy bao giờ chưa? ☊
1009 I met her at a party last week. She's very nice. ☊ Tôi đã gặp cô ấy buổi tiệc tuần trước. Cô ấy rất được. ☊
1010 Somebody cleans the o ce every day. > The o ce is cleaned every day. ☊ Có người lau dọn văn phòng hàng ngày. Văn phòng được lau dọn hàng ngày. ☊
1014 How oftare these rooms cleaned? ☊ Phòng này bao lâu được lau dọn một lần? ☊
1016 This house was built one hundred (100) years ago. ☊ Ngôi nhà này được xây cách đây một trăm năm. ☊
1017 These houses were built one hundred (100) years ago. ☊ Những ngôi nhà này được xây cách đây một trăm năm. ☊
1025 I was bittby dog a few days ago. ☊ Tôi bị chó cắn mấy ngày trước. ☊
1026 mine. ☊ Cậu có thích chỗ bức vẽ này không? Chúng do một người bạn của tôi vẽ. ☊
1027 Are these rooms cleaned every day? ☊ Phòng này có được lau dọn hàng ngày không? ☊
1028 Glass is made from sand. ☊ Thuỷ tinh được làm từ cát. ☊
1030 This word is not used very often. ☊ Từ này không được dùng thường xuyên lắm. ☊
1031 Are we allowed to park here? ☊ Họ có được phép đỗ xe ở đây không? ☊
1032 How is this word pronounced? ☊ Từ này phát âm thế nào? ☊
1034 My phone was stola few days ago. ☊ Điện thoại của tôi bị trộm mấy ngày trước. ☊
1036 Whwas this bridge built? ☊ Cầu này được xây khi nào? ☊
1038 How were these windows broken? ☊ Những tấm cửa sổ này làm sao mà bị vỡ? ☊
1044 How many languages are spokin Switzerland? ☊ Có bao nhiêu ngôn ngữ được nói ở Thuỵ Sĩ? ☊
1047 hospital. ☊ Tôi thấy một vụ tai nạn hôm qua. Có hai người được đưa vào bệnh viện. ☊
1048 Paper is made from wood. ☊ Giấy được làm từ gỗ. ☊
1049 There was a re at the hotel last week. Two of the rooms were damaged. ☊ Có một vụ cháy ở khách sạn tuần trước. Có hai phòng bị hỏng. ☊
1050 Where did you get this picture? — It was givto me by a friend of mine. ☊ Cậu lấy bức tranh này ở đâu vậy? - Tranh do một người bạn của tôi đưa cho tôi. ☊
1051 Many British programs are shown on American television. ☊ Nhiều chương trình của Anh được chiếu trên truyền hình Mĩ. ☊
1052 Did Aleksey and Anastasia go to the wedding? — No, they weren't invited. ☊ Aleksey và Anatasia có đến dự đám cưới không? - Không, họ không được mời. ☊
1053 (1965). ☊ Bộ lm này có được bao nhiêu năm rồi? - Nó được làm từ năm 1965. ☊
1054 My car was stollast week, but the next day it was found by the police. ☊ Xe hơi của tôi bị trộm tuần trước, nhưng ngày hôm sau nó đã được cảnh sát tìm thấy. ☊
1057 Her parents were born in Rio de Janeiro. ☊ Bố mẹ cô ấy sinh ra ở Rio de Janeiro. ☊
1062 Some new houses are being built across from the park. ☊ Có một số ngôi nhà mới đang được xây dọc đường từ phía công viên. ☊
1064 The o ce is cleaned every day. ☊ Văn phòng ngày nào cũng được lau dọn. ☊
1069 Has somebody washed this shirt? > Has this shirt bewashed? ☊ Có ai giặt chiếc áo này chưa? Chiếc áo này đã được giặt chưa? ☊
1071 The room was cleaned yesterday. ☊ Căn phòng được dọn ngày hôm qua. ☊
1075 A bridge is being built. > A bridge is getting built. ☊ Một cây cầu đang được xây. ☊
1084 The trees have becut down. > The trees got cut down. ☊ Cây đã bị chặt. ☊
1086 I can't use my o ce right now. It's being painted. ☊ Tôi không thể dùng văn phòng ngay bây giờ được. Nó đang được sơn. ☊
1088 The washing machine was broken. It's berepaired now. ☊ Máy giặt bị hỏng. Bây giờ nó mới được chữa xong, ☊
1089 A factory is a place where things are made. ☊ Nhà máy là nơi đồ vật được tạo ra. ☊
1090 How old are these houses? Whwere they built? ☊ Những ngôi nhà này bao nhiêu tuổi? Chúng dược xây lúc nào? ☊
1091 Is the computer being used at the moment? — Yes, Boris is using it. ☊ Máy tính bây giờ có ai dùng không? Có, Boris đang dùng nó. ☊
1092 I've never sethese owers before. What are they called? ☊ Tôi chưa bao giờ thấy những bông hoa này trước đây. Chúng tên là gì? ☊
1093 My sunglasses were stolat the beach yesterday. ☊ Chiếc kính râm của tôi bị ăn cắp ở bãi biển ngày hôm qua. ☊
1097 It isn't raining right now. ☊ Bây giờ trời không mưa. ☊
1098 What are you doing tonight? ☊ Cậu định làm gì tối nay? ☊
1099 I was working whshe arrived. ☊ Tôi đang làm việc thì cô ấy đến. ☊
1102 These o ces aren't cleaned every day. ☊ Mấy văn phòng này không được dọn dẹp hàng ngày. ☊
1105 I've lived in this house for t(10) years. ☊ Tôi đã sống trong căn nhà này được mười năm. ☊
1110 Gabriele doesn't go out very often. ☊ Gabriele không ra ngoài thường xuyên lắm. ☊
1112 Does Fyodor live alone? ☊ Fyodor có sống một mình không? ☊
1113 I didn't watch TV yesterday. ☊ Tôi hôm qua không xem vô tuyến. ☊
1117 Where are they going? ☊ Họ đang đi đâu đấy? ☊
1123 Is Franz working today? ☊ Franz hôm nay có làm việc không? ☊
1124 What does this word mean? ☊ Từ này nghĩa là gì? ☊
1126 Are you feeling all right? ☊ Cậu cảm thấy không sao chứ? ☊
1128 I'm very tired. I don't want to go out tonight. ☊ Tôi rất mệt. Tôi không muốn ra ngoài tối nay. ☊
1129 I'm very tired. I'm not going out tonight. ☊ Tôi rất mệt. Tôi sẽ không ra ngoài tối nay. ☊
1130 Takahiro's not working this week. He's on vacation. ☊ Takahiro tuần này không làm việc. Anh ấy đang nghỉ phép. ☊
1131 My parents are usually at home. They don't go out very often. ☊ Bố mẹ tôi thường ở nhà. Họ không ra ngoài thường xuyên lắm. ☊
1132 Mitsuko has traveled a lot, but she doesn't speak any foreign languages. ☊ Mitsuko đi du lịch được nhiều nơi rồi nhưng cô ấy chẳng nói được ngoại ngữ nào cả. ☊
1133 You can turn o the television. I'm not watching it. ☊ Cậu có thể tắt vô tuyến đi. Tôi đang không xem. ☊
1134 Flora has invited us to her party next week, but we're not going. ☊ Flora đã mời chúng tôi tới dự bữa tiệc của cô ấy tuần sau, nhưng chúng tôi sẽ không tới. ☊
1135 Where were your shoes made? ☊ Giày của cậu sản xuất ở đâu? ☊
1141 What time did he go? ☊ Anh ấy đi lúc mấy giờ? ☊
1142 Whwere these houses built? ☊ Những ngôi nhà này xây khi nào? ☊
1144 Why did you go home early? ☊ Tại sao cậu về nhà sớm vậy? ☊
1147 This bridge was built t(10) years ago. ☊ Cây cầu này được xây cách đây mười năm. ☊
1149 This town is always clean. The streets get cleaned every day. ☊ Thị trấn này luôn sạch sẽ. Đường phố ngày nào cũng được dọn dẹp. ☊
1153 This is a very old photograph. It was taka long time ago. ☊ Đây là một bức ảnh rất cũ. Nó được chụp lâu lắm rồi. ☊
1157 Giuliana has a car, but she doesn't drive it very often. ☊ Giuliana có xe hơi nhưng cô ấy không lái nó thường xuyên lắm. ☊
1158 Kasumi isn't at home. She's gone away for a few days. ☊ Kasumi không có nhà. Cô ấy đi vắng vài ngày. ☊
1160 Kenichi's in his room. He's listening to music. ☊ Kenichi đang trong phòng của anh ấy. Anh ấy đang nghe nhạc. ☊
1161 I don't know how to say this word. How is it pronounced? ☊ Tôi không biết nói từ này như thế nào. Phát âm nó như thế nào? ☊
1162 How do you opthis window? Can you show me? ☊ Cậu mở cái cửa sổ này kiểu gì? Cậu chỉ cho tôi được không? ☊
1167 every day. ☊ Những căn phòng này được dọn dẹp hàng ngày. ☊
1175 I washed my hands because they were dirty. ☊ Tôi đã rửa tay vì tay bị bẩn. ☊
1176 I feel good. I slept very well last night. ☊ Tôi cảm thấy tốt. Tôi tối qua ngủ ngon. ☊
1177 We saw a really good movie yesterday. ☊ Chúng tôi đã xem một bộ lm thực sự hay ngày hôm qua. ☊
1179 I've lost my bag. Have you seit? ☊ Tôi làm mất túi rồi. Cậu có nhìn thấy nó không? ☊
1182 The shopping mall was built about twenty (20) years ago. ☊ Cửa hiệu mua sắm được xây cách đây hai mươi năm. ☊
1183 Pietro learned to drive whhe was sixte(16). ☊ Pietro học lái xe hơi từ khi anh ấy mười sáu tuổi. ☊
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. ☊
1187 run in a marathon? ☊ Anh trai tôi đã chạy ở Boston Marathon năm ngoái. Cậu đã bao giờ chạy marathon chưa? ☊
1190 I know Masaru, but I've never met his wife. ☊ Tôi biết Masaru nhưng tôi chưa bao giờ gặp vợ anh ấy. ☊
1192 Kimiko jumped into the river and swam to the other side. ☊ Kimiko nhảy xuống sông và bơi sang bờ bên kia. ☊
1193 Did you like the movie? — Yes, I thought it was very good. ☊ Cậu có thích bộ lm không? Có, tôi nghĩ là nó rất hay. ☊
1195 expensive hotel. ☊ Chuyến đi nghỉ của chúng tôi tốn rất nhiều tiền vì chúng tôi đã ở trong một khách sạn đắt tiền. ☊
1198 our dinner. ☊ Một con chim đã bay qua cửa sổ khi chúng tôi đang ăn tối. ☊
1200 Pavel's playing tennis tomorrow. ☊ Pavel sẽ chơi quần vợt ngày mai. ☊
1202 Yuliana's going to the dentist on Friday. ☊ Yuliana sẽ đi khám nha sĩ vào Thứ sáu. ☊
1204 Are you meeting your friends tonight? ☊ Cậu có đi gặp bạn cậu tối nay không? ☊
1206 I'm not going out tonight. I'm staying at home. ☊ Tôi sẽ không ra ngoài tối nay. Tôi sẽ ở nhà. ☊
1207 I'm staying at home this evening. ☊ Tôi sẽ ở nhà tối nay. ☊
1208 Are you going out tonight? ☊ Cậu có ra ngoài tối nay không? ☊
1210 morning. ☊ Máy bay đến New York lúc bảy giờ ba mươi phút sáng mai. ☊
1211 What time does the movie end tonight? ☊ Bộ lm kết thúc lúc mấy giờ tối nay. ☊
1212 I'm going to a concert tomorrow. ☊ Tôi sẽ đi xem hoà nhạc ngày mai. ☊
1213 The concert starts at sevthirty (7:30). ☊ Buổi hoà nhạc bắt đầu lúc bảy giờ ba mươi. ☊
1214 What time are you leaving? ☊ Cậu sẽ đi lúc mấy giờ? ☊
1215 What time does your plane leave? ☊ Máy bay mấy giờ đi? ☊
1216 Julius is playing tennis on Saturday. ☊ Julius sẽ chơi quần vợt vào ngày Thứ bảy. ☊
1223 Whis Yijuan going on vacation? ☊ Khi nào Nhất Quyên đi nghỉ? ☊
1225 Listto this! Elisa's getting married next month! ☊ Nghe đây này! Elisa tháng sau sẽ cưới. ☊
1226 My parents are going on vacation next week. — Sounds good, where are they going? ☊ Bố mẹ tôi tuần sau sẽ đi nghỉ. Hay thế, họ đi đâu thế? ☊
1227 ding on Friday. ☊ Esteban đang học một khoá tiếng Anh trong kì này. Khoá học sẽ kết thúc vào Thứ sáu này. ☊
1229 too? ☊ Tôi sẽ ra ngoài với vài người bạn tối nay. Sao cậu không đi cùng luôn? ☊
1231 How are you getting home after the party tomorrow? By taxi? ☊ Cậu định về nhà bằng cách nào sau bữa tiệc ngày mai? Đi taxi à? ☊
1232 I can go by bus. The last bus leaves at midnight. ☊ Tôi có thể đi xe bus. Chuyến bus cuối cùng đi lúc giữa đêm. ☊
1233 Do you want to go to the movies tonight? — Sure, what time does the movie begin? ☊ Cậu có muốn đi xem lm tối nay không? - Chắc chắn, mấy giờ thì lm bắt đầu? ☊
1235 I'm going to watch TV tonight. ☊ Tôi muốn tối nay xem vô tuyến. ☊
1236 She's going to watch TV tonight. ☊ Cô ấy muốn tối nay xem vô tuyến. ☊
1237 I'm going to buy some books tomorrow. ☊ Ngày mai tôi định đi mua ít sách. ☊
1239 I'm not going to have breakfast this morning. I'm not hungry. ☊ Sáng nay tôi sẽ không ăn sáng. Tôi không đói. ☊
1241 I'm going to wash my hands. ☊ Tôi sắp đi rửa tay. ☊
1244 Something is going to happen. ☊ Sắp có chuyện xảy ra. ☊
1246 It's nine o'clock (9:00) and I'm not ready. I'm going to be late. ☊ Bây giờ là chín giờ và tôi chưa sẵn sàng. Tôi sẽ bị muộn, ☊
1247 What are you going to wear to the party tonight? ☊ Cậu định mặc gì trong bữa tiệc tối nay? ☊
1248 It's a nice day. I don't want to take the bus. I'm going to walk. ☊ Hôm nay đẹp trời. Tôi không muốn bắt xe bus. Tôi sẽ đi bộ. ☊
1249 Yevgeniy's going to St. Petersburg next week. He's going to go with some friends. ☊ Yevgeniy sẽ tới Saint Peterbug tuần sau. Anh ấy đi cùng vài người bạn. ☊
1250 I'm hungry. I'm going to have a sandwich. ☊ Tôi đói. Tôi đi ăn sandwich đây. ☊
1251 present. ☊ Tuần sau là sinh nhật Violetta. Chúng tôi định tặng cô ấy một món quà. ☊
1252 Feliciana says she's feeling very tired. She's going to lie down for an hour. ☊ Feliciana nói cô ấy rất mệt. Cô ấy sẽ đi nằm một tiếng. ☊
1253 watch it? ☊ Có bài diễn văn của tổng thống trên vô tuyến tối nay. Cậu có định xem không? ☊
1254 What's Gerardo going to do whhe nishes school? ☊ Gerardo sẽ làm gì khi anh ấy học xong? ☊
1255 Aliyah goes to work every day. She's always there from eight thirty (8:30) until four thirty (4:30). ☊ Aliyah ngày nào cũng đi làm. Cô ấy luôn ở đấy từ tám rưỡi đến bốn rưỡi. ☊
1256 It's elevo'clock (11:00) now. Aliyah's at work. ☊ Bây giờ là mười một giờ. Aliyah đang làm việc. ☊
1257 At elev[o'clock] (11:00) yesterday, she was at work. ☊ Lúc mười một giờ hôm qua, Aliyah đang làm việc. ☊
1258 At elev[o'clock] (11:00) tomorrow, she'll be at work. ☊ Lúc mười một giờ ngày mai, Aliyah đang làm việc. ☊
1259 in Dubai. Next week she'll be in Singapore. ☊ Yuko đi rất nhiều. Hôm nay cô ấy ở Frankfurt. Mai cô ấy ở Dubai. Tuần sau cô ấy ở Singapore. ☊
1260 You can call me tonight. I'll be at home. ☊ Cậu có thể gọi tôi tối nay. Tôi sẽ ở nhà. ☊
1262 We'll probably go out tonight. ☊ Chúng tôi có thể sẽ đi ra ngoài tối nay. ☊
1263 Will you be at home tonight? ☊ Cậu có ở nhà tối nay không? ☊
1264 I won't be here tomorrow. ☊ Tôi sẽ không ở nhà ngày mai. ☊
1266 I think Ayman will pass his driver's test. ☊ Tôi nghĩ Ayman sẽ qua kì thi lái xe. ☊
1267 I don't think it'll rain this afternoon. ☊ Tôi nghĩ trời sẽ không mưa chiều nay. ☊
1269 with us? ☊ Chúng tôi sẽ đi xem lm vào Thứ bảy. Cậu có muốn đi cùng chúng tôi không? ☊
1273 Yesterday she was in Rio de Janeiro. ☊ Hôm qua cô ấy ở Rio de Janeiro. ☊
1274 Tomorrow she'll be in Caracas. ☊ Mai cô ấy sẽ ở Caracas. ☊
1275 Last week she was in Lima. ☊ Tuần trước cô ấy ở Lima. ☊
1276 Next week she'll be in Bogota. ☊ Tuần sau cô ấy sẽ ở Bogota. ☊
1277 Right now she's in Buenos Aires. ☊ Ngay bây giờ cô ấy đang ở Buenos Aires. ☊
1278 Three days ago she was in Santiago. ☊ Ba hôm trước cô ấy ở Santiago. ☊
1279 At the end of her trip she'll be very tired. ☊ Cuối chuyến đi cô ấy sẽ rất mệt. ☊
1280 I'll be at the movies an hour from now. ☊ Tôi sẽ xem lm trong vòng một tiếng từ bây giờ. ☊
1281 I'll be asleep at midnight tonight. ☊ Tôi sẽ ngủ lúc nửa đêm đêm nay. ☊
1283 I'll be at a new job two (2) years from now. ☊ Tôi sẽ làm công việc mới trong hau năm từ bây giờ. ☊
1284 I'm going away for a few days. I'm leaving tonight, so I won't be at home tomorrow. ☊ Tôi sẽ đi vắng ít hôm. Tối nay tôi đi nên mai tôi sẽ không ở nhà. ☊
1287 I don't feel very well tonight. ☊ Tối nay tôi không được khoẻ. ☊
1288 Well, go to bed early and you'll feel better in the morning. ☊ Rồi, đi ngủ sớm đi rồi sáng cậu sẽ thấy khoẻ hơn. ☊
1289 It's Qasim's birthday next Monday. He'll be twenty- ve (25). ☊ Thứ hai này là sinh nhật Qasim. Anh ấy sẽ tròn hai mươi lăm tuổi. ☊
1290 I'm sorry I was late this morning. It won't happagain. ☊ Cho tôi xin lỗi vì sáng nay tôi đã đi muộn. Chuyện này sẽ không tái diễn nữa. ☊
I don't think I'll be here tomorrow.'> 1295 I don't think I'll be here tomorrow.'> I won't be here tomorrow. > I don't think I'll be here tomorrow. I don't think I'll be here tomorrow.'> ☊ Mai tôi sẽ không ở đây. Tôi nghĩ là tôi sẽ không ở đây ngày mai. ☊
1296 I think Iris will like her present. ☊ Tôi nghĩ Iris sẽ thích bản thân cô ấy hiện tại. ☊
I don't think you'll like the movie.'> 1298 I don't think you'll like the movie.'> You won't like the movie. > I don't think you'll like the movie. I don't think you'll like the movie.'> ☊ Cậu sẽ không thích bộ lm đấy đâu. Tôi nghĩ là cậu sẽ không thích bộ lm đấy đâu. ☊
1299 We're going to the theater tonight. We've got tickets. ☊ Tối nay chúng tôi sẽ đi xem hoà nhạc. Chúng tôi có vé rồi. ☊
1301 (8:40). ☊ Sáng mai họ sẽ đi. Tàu hoả chạy lúc tám giờ bốn mươi. ☊
1303 Do you think Jorge will call us tonight? ☊ Cậu có nghĩ là tối nay Jorge sẽ gọi chúng ta không? ☊
1304 Farid can't meet us on Saturday. He's working. ☊ Farid không thể gặp chúng tôi Chủ nhật này. Anh ấy còn làm việc. ☊
1305 Let's y to Barcelona instead of driving. It won't take as long. ☊ Mình hãy bay sang Barcelona chứ đừng lái xe. Thế sẽ đỡ lâu hơn. ☊
1306 What are your plans for the weekend? ☊ Kế hoạch cuối tuần này của cậu là gì? ☊
1310 I'm tired. I think I'll go to bed early tonight. ☊ Tôi mệt. Tôi nghĩ tối nay tôi sẽ đi ngủ sớm. ☊
1314 There's a good program on TV tonight. I'm going to watch it. ☊ Tối nay có một chương trình vô tuyến hay. Tôi sẽ xem nó. ☊
1315 What are you doing this weekend? ☊ Cậu định làm gì cuối tuần này? ☊
1316 It's very warm in this room. Shall I opa window? ☊ Trong phòng này ấm quá. Tôi mở cửa sổ ra nhé? ☊
1317 Shall I call you tonight? ☊ Tối nay tôi gọi cậu nhé? ☊
1319 What shall we have for dinner? ☊ Bữa tối nay chúng ta ăn gì đây? ☊
1320 Should I call you tonight? ☊ Tôi gọi cậu tối nay được không? ☊
1322 What should we have for dinner? ☊ Bữa tôi nay chúng ta ăn gì thì được? ☊
1324 I don't want this banana. — I'm hungry. I'll have it. ☊ Tôi không cần quả chuối này. - Tôi đói. Tôi sẽ ăn nó. ☊
1326 Did you call Gamila? — Oh no, I forgot. I'll call her now. ☊ Cậu có gọi cho Gamila không? - Ồ chưa, tôi quên mất. Tôi sẽ gọi cô ấy bây giờ đây. ☊
1327 Are you coming with me? — No, I don't think so. I'm staying here. ☊ Cậu có đi cùng tôi không? - Không, tôi nghĩ là không. Tôi sẽ ở đây. ☊
1328 How do you use this camera? — Give it to me and I'll show you. ☊ Cậu dùng cái máy ảnh này như thế nào? - Đưa nó đây cho tôi rồi tôi sẽ chỉ cho cậu. ☊
1329 It's cold today. I don't think I'll go out. ☊ Hôm nay trời lạnh. Tôi nghĩ tôi sẽ không ra ngoài. ☊
1331 I feel very tired. I don't think I'll play tennis today. ☊ Tôi thấy mệt lắm. Tôi nghĩ hôm nay tôi sẽ không chơi quần vợt đâu. ☊
1332 I like this hat. I think I'll buy it. ☊ Tôi thích cái mũ này. Tôi nghĩ mình sẽ mua nó. ☊
1333 This camera is too expensive. I don't think I'll buy it. ☊ Cái máy ảnh này quá đắt. Tôi nghĩ tôi sẽ không mua nó. ☊
1335 I like sports. I watch a lot of sports on TV. ☊ Tôi thích thể thao. Tôi xem nhiều thể thao trên vô tuyến. ☊
1337 Yoshi's going to buy a new car. He told me last week. ☊ Yoshi sắp mua xe hơi mới. Tuần trước anh ấy kể với tôi. ☊
1338 This letter is for Sachiko. — Okay, I'll give it to her. ☊ Bức thư này gửi cho Sachiko. - Được, tôi sẽ đưa nó cho cô ấy. ☊
1339 Are you doing anything this evening? ☊ Cậu có làm gì tối nay không? ☊
1340 Yes, I'm going out with some friends. ☊ Có, tôi sẽ ra ngoài với mấy người bạn. ☊
1342 It's dark in this room. Should I turn on the light? ☊ Trong phòng này tối. Tôi bật đèn được không? ☊
1343 Shall I wait here? — No, come with me. ☊ Tôi đợi đây nhé? - Không, đi theo tôi. ☊
1345 Should we have a party? — Yes, who shall we invite? ☊ Chúng ta tổ chức một bữa tiệc được không? - Được, chúng ta mời ai đây? ☊
1348 I might go to the movies tonight, but I'm not sure. ☊ Có thể tôi tối nay đi xem lm, nhưng tôi không chắc. ☊
1350 Take an umbrella with you. It might rain. ☊ Cầm theo ô đi. Trời có khi mưa đấy. ☊
1351 Buy a lottery ticket. You might be lucky. ☊ Mua một vé xổ số đi. Có khi cậu gặp may đấy. ☊
1352 Are you going out tonight? — I might. ☊ Cậu có định ra ngoài tối nay không? - Có thể. ☊
1354 Hadiya's going to call later. ☊ Hadiya định sẽ gọi sau. ☊
1355 Hadiya might call later. ☊ Hadiya có thể sẽ gọi sau. ☊
1358 I may go to the movies tonight. ☊ Tối nay có thể tôi sẽ đi xem lm. ☊
1361 May I sit here? — Sure. ☊ Tôi ngồi đây được không? - Được chứ. ☊
I might see you tomorrow.'> 1363 I might see you tomorrow.'> It's possible that I'll see you tomorrow. > I might see you tomorrow. I might see you tomorrow.'> ☊ Có khả năng là mai tôi sẽ đi gặp cậu. Tôi có thể sẽ gặp cậu ngày mai. ☊
He might forget to call.'> 1364 He might forget to call.'> It's possible that Hakim will forget to call. > He might forget to call. He might forget to call.'> ☊ Có khả năng là Hakim sẽ quên không gọi. Anh ấy có thể sẽ quên không gọi. ☊
It might snow today.'> 1365 It might snow today.'> It's possible that it'll snow today. > It might snow today. It might snow today.'> ☊ Có khả năng là hôm nay trời sẽ có tuyết. Trời hôm nay có thể có tuyết. ☊
I might be late tonight.'> 1366 I might be late tonight.'> It's possible that I'll be late tonight. > I might be late tonight. I might be late tonight.'> ☊ Có khả năng là tối nay tôi sẽ bị muộn. Tôi có thể sẽ bị muộn tối nay. ☊
She might not be here next week.'> 1367 She might not be here next week.'> It's possible that Jamila won't be here next week. > She might not be here next week. She might not be here next week.'> ☊ Có khả năng là Jamila tuần sau sẽ không ở đây. Cô ấy có thể sẽ không ở đây tuần sau. ☊
1369 Where are you going for your vacation? — I'm not sure. I might go to Italy. ☊ Cậu định đi nghỉ ở đâu? - Tôi cũng không rõ. Có thể tôi sẽ đi Ý. ☊
1370 What are you doing this weekend? — I don't know. I might go hiking. ☊ Cậu định làm gì cuối tuần này? - Tôi không biết. Tôi có thể sẽ đi leo núi. ☊
1371 Whwill you see Pablo again? — I'm not sure. I might see him this summer. ☊ Bao giờ cậu sẽ gặp lại Pablo? - Tôi không rõ. Có thể tôi sẽ gặp anh ấy mùa hè này. ☊
1372 What are you going to have for dinner? — I don't know. I might have Italian food. ☊ Cậu định ăn gì bữa tối nay? - Tôi không biết. Có thể tôi sẽ ăn món Ý. ☊
1373 take the bus. ☊ Tối nay cậu định về nhà thế nào? - Tôi không rõ. Có thể tôi sẽ bắt xe bus. ☊
1374 I hear you won some money. What are you going to do with it? — I haven't decided yet. I might opa restaurant. ☊ Tôi nghe nói cậu thắng được ít tiền. Cậu định làm gì với số tiền đấy? - Tôi chưa quyết định. Có thể tôi sẽ mở nhà hàng. ☊
1375 He's playing tennis tomorrow afternoon. ☊ Anh ấy định mai chơi quần vợt. ☊
1376 He might go out tomorrow evening. ☊ Anh ấy có thể tối mai sẽ ra ngoài. ☊
1377 He might get up early. ☊ Anh ấy có thể sẽ dậy sớm. ☊
1378 He won't be working tomorrow. ☊ Mai anh ấy sẽ không đi làm. ☊
1379 He might be at home tomorrow morning. ☊ Sáng mai anh ấy có thể sẽ ở nhà. ☊
1380 He might watch television. ☊ Anh ấy có thể sẽ xem vô tuyến. ☊
1381 He's going out in the afternoon for sure. ☊ Chắc chắn anh ấy sẽ ra ngoài chiều mai. ☊
1382 He might go shopping, but he's not sure. ☊ Anh ấy có thể sẽ đi mua sắm nhưng anh ấy cũng không chắc. ☊
1383 Marisol can speak Italian and Spanish, but she can't speak French. ☊ Marisol biết nói tiếng Ý và tiếng Tây Ban Nha nhưng cô ấy không biết nói tiếng Pháp. ☊
1387 WhI was young, I could run very fast. ☊ Hồi toi còn bé, tôi có thể chạy rất nhanh. ☊
1388 much English. Now she can understand everything. ☊ Trước khi Nuria tới Mĩ, cô ấy không hiểu nhiều tiếng Anh. Bây giờ gì cô ấy cũng hiểu. ☊
1395 Hello, can I speak to Tomas, please? > Hello, could I speak to Tomas please? ☊ Xin chào, tôi có thể nói chuyện với Tomas được không? Xin chào, cho tôi nói chuyện với Tomas được không? ☊
1398 Can you ski? ☊ Cậu có biết trượt tuyết không? ☊
1400 Can you run t(10) kilometers? ☊ Cậu có chạy được mười kilometre không? ☊
1402 Can you drive a motorcycle? ☊ Cậu biết đi xe máy không? ☊
1404 I like this hotel room. You can see the mountains from the window. ☊ Tôi thích phòng khách sạn này. Cậu có thể nhìn thấy núi từ cửa sổ. ☊
1405 You're speaking very quietly. I can't hear you. ☊ Cậu nói nhỏ lắm. Tôi không nghe thấy cậu nói gì. ☊
1406 Have you semy suitcase? I can't nd it. ☊ Cậu có thấy valise của tôi đâu không? Tôi không tìm thấy nó đâu. ☊
1407 Olga got the job because she can speak ve (5) languages. ☊ Olga đã có việc làm vì cô ấy nói được năm thứ tiếng. ☊
1410 Rashid doesn't know what to do. He can't decide. ☊ Rashid không biết phải làm gì. Anh ấy không quyết định được. ☊
1411 Lakshmi couldn't go to the meeting last week. She was sick. ☊ Lakshmi tuần trước không đi họp được. Cô ấy bị ốm. ☊
1412 You worked t(10) hours today. You must be tired. ☊ Hôm nay cậu làm mười tiếng. Cậu hẳn là mệt rồi. ☊
1413 know him. ☊ Anh trai tôi đã làm việc ở công ti cậu nhiều năm rồi. Cậu chắc phải biết anh ấy. ☊
1415 This isn't the Wilsons? I'm sorry. I must have the wrong number. ☊ Đây không phải nhà Wilson à? Xin lỗi, hẳn là tôi nhầm số mất rồi. ☊
1416 The phone rang eight (8) times and Samiya didn't answer. She must not be at home. ☊ Chuông điện thoại reo tám lần mà Samiya không nghe. Cô ấy hẳn là đã không ở nhà. ☊
1417 Xavier takes the bus everywhere. He must not have a car. ☊ Xavier đi đâu cũng bắt xe bus. Hẳn là anh ấy không có xe hơi. ☊
1418 The Silvas are always home on Fridays. They must not work then. ☊ Nhà Silvas luôn ở nhà ngày Thứ sáu. Họ hẳn là không đi làm hôm đó. ☊
1419 You must be careful with this knife. It's very sharp. ☊ Cậu phải cẩn thận với con dao này. Nó rất sắc. ☊
1420 Workers must wear safety glasses at this machine. ☊ Công nhân phải đeo kính bảo hộ với cái máy này. ☊
1422 They were in a dangerous situation. They had to be careful. ☊ Họ đã ở vào tình huống nguy hiểm. Họ cần phải cẩn thận. ☊
1423 week. ☊ Chúng tôi phải đeo kính bảo hộ hồi chúng tôi đi thăm nhà máy tuần trước. ☊
1426 hungry. ☊ Bây giờ là buổi tối và cậu chưa ăn gì cả ngày. Cậu hẳn là đang đói. ☊
1427 It's the most popular restaurant in town, so the food must be good. ☊ Đấy là nhà hàng đắt khách nhất thị trấn nên thức ăn chắc chắn phải ngon. ☊
1431 blue. ☊ Reneta ngày nào cũng mặc cái gì đó màu xanh lam. Cô ấy hẳn là thích màu xanh lam lắm. ☊
1433 Mrs. Chbought three (3) liters of milk at the store. Her childrdrink a lot of milk. ☊ Bà Trần đã mua ba gallon sữa ở cửa hàng. Bọn trẻ nhà bà ấy uống rất nhiều sữa. ☊
1434 I know Ms. Thompson has a job, but she's always home during the day. She must work at night. ☊ Tôi biết cô Thompson có việc làm nhưng cô ấy luôn ở nhà suốt ban ngày. Cô ấy hẳn là đi làm đêm. ☊
1435 This isn't the Karlsons? I must have the wrong number. ☊ Đây không phải nhà Karlson à? Xin lỗi, hẳn là tôi nhầm số mất ☊
1436 Omar is very thin. He must not eat very much. ☊ Omar rất gầy. Anh ấy hẳn là ăn không nhiều lắm. ☊
1437 very early. ☊ Tôi chưa bao giờ gặp hàng xóm vào buổi sáng. Anh ấy hẳn là rời nhà đi làm rất sớm. ☊
1438 I always have to repeat things whI talk to Tomoko. She must not hear very well. ☊ Tôi luôn phải nhắc lại khi nói chuyện với Tomoko. Cô ấy hẳn là nghe không được tốt lắm. ☊
1439 many clothes. ☊ Ludwig ngày nào cũng mặc cùng một bộ quần áo. Anh ấy hẳn là không có nhiều quần áo. ☊
1442 For this job, you must know both Spanish and German. ☊ Với công việc này, bạn phải biết cả tiếng Tây Ban Nha lẫn tiếng Đức. ☊
1443 People in the front seat of a car must wear a seat belt. ☊ Những người ngồi hàng ghế đầu trong xe hơi phải cài dây an ☊
1445 This highway is closed. Drivers must take another road. ☊ Đường cao tốc này đã đóng. Lái xe phải đi một đường khác. ☊
1446 A tennis player must be very good to play professionally. ☊ Một tay quần vợt phải rất giỏi mới có thể chơi chuyên nghiệp. ☊
1449 Why were you so late? — I had to wait half an hour for the bus. ☊ Sao cậu muộn như vậy? - Tôi phải đợi xe bus nửa tiếng. ☊
1450 Keep these papers in a safe place. You must not lose them. ☊ Cất chỗ giấy này ở nơi an toàn. Cậu sẽ không bị mất chúng. ☊
1453 work. ☊ Tôi thường không làm việc Thứ bảy nhưng Thứ bảy tuần trước tôi phải đi làm. ☊
1454 Yeonhwa doesn't study enough. She should study harder. ☊ Liên Hoa học chưa đủ. Cô ấy nên học chăm chỉ hơn. ☊
1455 It's a good movie. You should go and see it. ☊ Bộ phim này hay. Cậu nên đi xem nó. ☊
1460 You watch TV all the time. You shouldn't watch TV so much. ☊ Cậu suốt ngày xem vô tuyến. Cậu không nên xem vô tuyến nhiều thế. ☊
1461 I think Zahida should buy some new clothes. ☊ Tôi nghĩ Zahida nên mua mấy bộ quần áo mới. ☊
1463 Shall I buy this coat? — Yes, I think you should. ☊ Tôi có nên mua cái áo khoác này không nhỉ? - Có, tôi nghĩ cậu nên mua. ☊
1466 Do you think I should buy this hat? ☊ Cậu nghĩ tôi có nên mua cái mũ này không? ☊
1467 What time do you think we should go home? ☊ Cậu nghĩ mấy giờ chúng mình nên về nhà? ☊
1468 I should study tonight, but I think I'll go to the movies. ☊ Tối nay tôi nên học bài nhưng tôi nghĩ tôi sẽ đi xem lm. ☊
1469 I have to study tonight. I can't go to the movies. ☊ Tối nay tôi phải học bài. Tôi không đi xem lm được. ☊
1470 I ought to study tonight, but I think I'll go to the movies. ☊ Tối nay tôi cần phải học bài nhưng tôi nghĩ tôi sẽ đi xem lm. ☊
1475 Whyou're driving, you should wear a seat belt. ☊ Khi cậu đang lái xe, cậu nên cài dây an toàn. ☊
1476 It's a very good book. You should read it. ☊ Quyển sách này rất hay. Cậu nên đọc nó. ☊
1477 She shouldn't watch TV so much. ☊ Cô ấy không nên xem nhiều vô tuyến như thế. ☊
1478 He shouldn't eat too much. ☊ Anh ấy không nên ăn quá nhiều. ☊
1481 jacket?" ☊ Bạn đang thử áo khoác: "Cậu nghĩ tôi có nên mua cái áo khoác này không?" ☊
1483 We have to get up early tomorrow. I think we should go home now. ☊ Mai chúng ta phải dậy sớm. Tôi nghĩ giờ chúng ta nên về nhà đi. ☊
1486 Valentina needs a change. I think she should take a trip. ☊ Valentina cần thay đổi. Tôi nghĩ cô ấy nên đi một chuyến. ☊
1489 Simon isn't feeling well today. I think he should go see the doctor. ☊ Simon hôm nay không được khoẻ. Tôi nghĩ anh ấy nên đi khám. ☊
1490 The hotel is too expensive for us. I don't think we should stay there. ☊ Khách sạn đấy quá đắt cho chúng ta. Tôi nghĩ chúng ta không nên ở đó. ☊
1496 up at six [o'clock] (6:00). ☊ Yolanda bắt đầu làm việc từ bảy giờ nên cô ấy phải dậy từ sáu giờ. ☊
1497 You have to pass a test before you can get a driver's license. ☊ Cậu cần qua một kì thi trước khi lấy được bằng lái xe. ☊
1501 What time do you have to go to the dentist tomorrow? ☊ Mai mấy giờ cậu phải đi khám nha sĩ? ☊
1502 Does Amanda have to work on Saturdays? ☊ Amanda có phải làm việc Thứ bảy không? ☊
1504 I'm not working tomorrow, so I don't have to get up early. ☊ Mai tôi không đi làm nên tôi không phải dậy sớm. ☊
1505 job. ☊ Alan không phải làm việc quá vất vả. Thực ra anh ấy có một công việc nhẹ nhàng. ☊
1510 Layla is studying literature. She has to read a lot of books. ☊ Layla đang học ngành văn học. Cô ấy phải đọc nhiều sách. ☊
1511 Hassan doesn't understand much English. You have to speak very slowly to him. ☊ Hassan không hiểu nhiều tiếng Anh. Cậu phải nói thật chậm với anh ấy. ☊
1512 Barbara isn't at home much. She has to travel a lot for her job. ☊ Barbara không ở nhà nhiều. Cô ấy phải đi nhiều do công việc của cô ấy. ☊
1515 It's late. I have to go now. I'll see you tomorrow. ☊ Bây giờ đã muộn. Tôi phải đi đây. Ngay mai tôi sẽ gặp lại cậu. ☊
1516 This train doesn't go all the way downtown. You have to change at the next station. ☊ Con tàu này không bao giờ chạy lên trung tâm. Cậu phải đổi tàu ở gare tiếp theo. ☊
1518 I'm going to bed. I have to get up early tomorrow. ☊ Tôi đi ngủ đây. Mai tôi còn phải dậy sớm. ☊
1519 to take care of Tara's little brother. ☊ Ravi và em họ Tara của anh ấy tối nay không ra ngoài được. Họ phải trông em trai của Tara. ☊
1520 I have to get up early tomorrow. — What time do you have to get up? ☊ Sáng nay tôi phải dậy sớm. Cậu phải dậy lúc mấy giờ? ☊
1521 Chris had to wait a long time. — How long did he have to wait? ☊ Chris đã phải đợi lâu. Anh ấy đã phải đợi bao lâu? ☊
1522 Claire has to go somewhere. — Where does she have to go? ☊ Claire phải đi đâu đó. Cô ấy phải đi đâu? ☊
1526 Minoru has to go to Moscow. — Whdoes he have to go? ☊ Minoru phải đi Moskva. Khi nào thì anh ấy phải đi? ☊
1528 Why is Megumi waiting? She doesn't have to wait. ☊ Tại sao Megumi lại đợi? Cô ấy không phải đợi. ☊
1529 Why did you get up early? You didn't have to get up so early. ☊ Tại sao cậu lại dậy sớm? Cậu không cần phải dậy sớm như thế. ☊
1530 Why do you want to leave now? We don't have to leave now. ☊ Tại sao cậu muốn ra đi bây giờ? Chúng ta không cần phải ra đi bây giờ. ☊
1532 I have to drive fty (50) miles to work every day. > I have to drive eighty (80) kilometers to work every day. ☊ Ngày nào tôi cũng phải lái xe năm mươi dặm đi làm. ☊
1533 I have to take the subway to class every day. ☊ Ngày nào tôi cũng phải bắt tàu điện ngầm đi học. ☊
1539 Which would you like, tea or co ee? ☊ Cậu thích uống gì, trà hay cà phê? ☊
1543 What would you like to do tonight? ☊ Cậu muốn làm gì tối nay? ☊
1546 I'm feeling tired. I'd like to stay home tonight. ☊ Tôi thấy mệt. Tôi muốn ở nhà tối nay. ☊
1547 Would you like to go to the movies tonight? ☊ Cậu có muốn đi xem lm tối nay không? ☊
1552 with you. ☊ Tối nay tôi muốn đi xem lm. Có thể Emily sẽ đi với cậu. ☊
1553 Would you like to go to the movies with me tonight? ☊ Tối nay cậu có muốn đi xem lm với tôi không? ☊
1554 too. ☊ Tôi muốn đi chơi quần vợt ngày mai. Có thể Văn Kiệt cũng sẽ chơi. ☊
1558 but you have one. ☊ Trời đang mưa và Nhã Cầm định ra ngoài. Cô ấy không có ô nhưng cậu có. ☊
1562 I like onions, but I don't eat them very often. ☊ Tôi thích hành nhưng tôi không ăn thường xuyên lắm. ☊
1563 What time would you like to have dinner tonight? ☊ Tối nay cậu muốn ăn tối lúc mấy giờ? ☊
1566 I'm tired. I'd like to go to bed now. ☊ Tôi mệt. Tôi muốn đi ngủ bây giờ. ☊
1569 chair. ☊ Cơ Viện muốn ngồi trên sàn. Cô ấy không muốn ngồi nghế. ☊
1573 I'd like to go now, but Gary would rather wait until later. ☊ Tôi muốn đi bây giờ nhưng Gary thích đợi lát nữa hơn. ☊
1575 I'm feeling tired. I'd rather not go out tonight. ☊ Tôi đang mệt. Tôi thấy không đi ra ngoài tối nay thì hơn. ☊
1576 Jisang is feeling tired. He'd rather not go out tonight. ☊ Chí Tường đang mệt. Anh ấy thấy không đi ra ngoài tối nay thì hơn. ☊
1577 We're not hungry. We'd rather not eat yet. ☊ Chúng tôi không vội. Chúng tôi thấy chưa ăn thì hơn. ☊
1578 Would you like to go out tonight? — I'd rather not. ☊ Cậu có muốn ra ngoài tối nay không? - Tôi không muốn. ☊
1579 Would you rather have milk or juice? — Juice, please. ☊ Cậu có thích uống sữa hay nước hoa quả hơn? - Làm ơn cho nước hoa quả. ☊
1580 Which would you rather do: go to the movies or watch a DVD at home? ☊ Cậu thích làm gì hơn: đi rạp xem lm hay ở nhà xem vô tuyến? ☊
1582 Jessica would rather not go out. ☊ Jessica thấy không ra ngoài thì hơn. ☊
1585 Zhirong would prefer not to go out. ☊ Chí Vinh thấy không ra ngoài thì hơn. ☊
1589 I'd rather be at home right now than here. ☊ Ngay bây giờ tôi muốn ở nhà hơn là ở đây. ☊
1590 Don't you want to watch TV? — No, I'd rather read my novel. ☊ Cậu có muốn xem vô tuyến không? - Không, tôi muốn xem tiểu thuyết hơn. ☊
1593 Should we have dinner now, or wait until later? ☊ Giờ chúng ta có nên ăn tối không, hay đợi lát nữa? ☊
1594 Would you like a glass of juice, or some water? ☊ Cậu muốn uống cốc nước hoa quả không, hay nước trắng? ☊
1595 Do you want to go to the movies, or just watch TV? ☊ Cậu có muốn đi xem lm không, hay chỉ xem vô tuyến? ☊
1596 until tomorrow morning? ☊ Chúng ta có nên gọi anh trai cậu tối nay không, hay cậu thích đợi mai gọi hơn? ☊
1597 I'd rather stay home tonight. I'd prefer not to go out. ☊ Tôi muốn tối nay ở nhà hơn. Tôi thấy không ra ngoài thì hơn. ☊
1598 Should we walk home, or would you rather take a taxi? ☊ Chúng ta có nên đi bộ về nhà không, hay cậu muốn đi taxi hơn? ☊
1599 Do you want me to come with you, or would you prefer to go alone? ☊ Cậu có muốn tôi đến cùng cậu không, hay cậu thích đi một mình hơn? ☊
1600 Yiting doesn't want to go to college. She'd rather get a job. ☊ Y Đình không muốn học đại học. Cô ấy thích có việc làm hơn. ☊
1602 I'd rather not call him. I'd prefer to write him an email. ☊ Tôi thấy không gọi anh ấy thì hơn. Tôi thích viết cho anh ấy hơn là gửi thư điện tử. ☊
1603 Which would you prefer to be: a bus driver or an airplane pilot? ☊ Cậu thích làm gì hơn: lái xe bus hay phi công? ☊
1605 Which would you prefer to be: a journalist or a school teacher? ☊ Cậu thích làm gì hơn: nhà báo hay giáo viên? ☊
1607 Where would you prefer to live: in a big city or a small town? ☊ Cậu thích sống ở đâu hơn: ở thành phố lớn hay thị trấn nhỏ? ☊
1609 Which would you prefer to have: a small house or a big one? ☊ Cậu thích có cái nào hơn: một căn nhà nhỏ hay một căn lớn? ☊
1611 Which would you prefer to study: electronics or philosophy? ☊ Cậu thích học gì hơn: điện tử hay triết học? ☊
1613 Which would you prefer to watch: a football game or a movie? ☊ Cậu thích xem gì hơn: một trận đá bóng hay một bộ lm? ☊
1615 Come here and look at this. — What is it? ☊ Lại đây và nhìn vào cái này. - Cái gì thế? ☊
1616 I don't want to talk to you. Go away! ☊ Tôi không muốn nói chuyện với cậu. Biến đi! ☊
1617 Please be quiet. I'm trying to concentrate. ☊ Làm ơn yên lặng. Tôi đang cố tập trung. ☊
1618 fun! ☊ Lên đường may mắn. Chúc cậu có những phút giây đẹp. Chúc cậu có chuyến bay tốt đẹp. Chúc vui vẻ! ☊
1619 ʨʊ́k͡p̚ kəʔ̖ w kɔ́ ʨwiəń ɓɐɐj to̪ ́t̚ ɗɛʔ̖ p̚ . ʨʊ́k͡p̚ vuuj vɛ̖ ! Here, have some candy. ☊ Đây, làm ít kẹo này. ☊
1622 Please don't go. Stay here with me. ☊ Xin cậu đừng đi. Ở đây với tôi. ☊
1625 Come on! Let's dance. ☊ Thôi nào! Nhảy đi nào. ☊
1627 Let's have sh for dinner tonight. ☊ Tối nay ăn cá đi. ☊
1628 Should we go out tonight? — No, I'm tired. Let's stay home. ☊ Tối nay chúng ta có nên ra ngoài không? - Không, tôi mệt. Hãy ở nhà đi. ☊
1630 Let's not have sh for dinner tonight. Let's have chicken. ☊ Tối nay chúng ta đừng ăn cá nữa. Chúng ta ăn gà đi. ☊
1636 Would you like to go now? — No, let's wait a while. ☊ Cậu muốn đi bây giờ không? - Không, đợi một lát đi. ☊
1638 Should we go home now? — No, let's not go home yet. ☊ Chúng ta có nên về nhà bây giờ không? - Không, đừng về nhà vội. ☊
1641 Should I call you tonight? — No, call me in the morning. ☊ Tôi có nên gọi cậu tối nay không? - Thôi, gọi tôi sáng mai đi. ☊
1642 for him. ☊ Cậu nghĩ chúng ta có nên đợi Howard không? - Không, đừng đợi anh ấy. ☊
1645 There's a train coming at tthirty (10:30). ☊ Có một chuyến tàu tới vào lúc mười giờ ba mươi. ☊
1647 There are sev(7) days in a week. ☊ Có bảy ngày trong một tuần. ☊
1648 There's a big tree in the yard. ☊ Có một cái cây lớn ở trong sân. ☊
1649 There's nothing on TV tonight. ☊ Không có gì trên vô tuyến tối nay. ☊
1651 there isn't. ☊ Xin hỏi có khách sạn nào gần đây không? - Có. Không. ☊
1652 We can't go skiing. There isn't any snow. ☊ Chúng ta không thể trượt tuyết được. Chả có tí tuyết nào. ☊
1653 There are some big trees in the yard. ☊ Có vài cái cây lớn trong sân. ☊
1654 There are a lot of accidents on this road. ☊ Có nhiều vị tai nạn xảy ra trên con đường này. ☊
1655 there aren't. ☊ Có nhà hàng nào gần đây không? - Có. Không. ☊
1656 This restaurant is very quiet. There aren't many people here. ☊ Nhà hàng này rất yên tĩnh. Không có nhiều người ở đây. ☊
1659 There's a book on the table. ☊ Có một quyển sách trên bàn. ☊
1660 There's a train at tthirty (10:30). It's an express train. ☊ Có một chuyến tàu lúc mười giờ ba mươi. Đó là một chuyến tàu cao tốc. ☊
1661 There's a lot of salt in this soup. ☊ Món canh này có nhiều muối. ☊
1662 I don't like this soup. It's too salty. ☊ Tôi không thích món canh này. Canh mặn quá. ☊
1665 block. ☊ Xin hỏi có ngân hàng nào gần đây không? - Có, ở cuối dãy nhà. ☊
1668 The road is usually very quiet. There isn't much tra c. ☊ Con đường này thường rất yên tĩnh. Không có nhiều xe cộ. ☊
1669 Is there a bus from downtown to the airport? — Yes, every twenty (20) minutes. ☊ Có xe bus chạy từ trung tâm đến sân bay không? - Có, hai mươi phút một chuyến. ☊
1674 There are thirty (30) days in September. ☊ Có ba mươi ngày trong tháng chín. ☊
1677 I'm not going to buy this shirt. It's too expensive. ☊ Tôi sẽ không mua cái áo này. Nó quá đắt. ☊
1678 What's wrong? — There's something in my eye. ☊ Có chuyện gì vậy? - Có cái gì đó trong mắt tôi. ☊
1680 eight [o'clock] (8:00). ☊ Có gì hay trên vô tuyến tối nay không? - Có, có một bộ lm lúc tám giờ. ☊
1681 What's that building? — It's a school. ☊ Toà nhà kia là nhà gì vậy? - Nó là trường học. ☊
1682 Is there a restaurant in this hotel? — No, I'm afraid not. ☊ Có nhà hàng trong khác sạn này không? - Không, tôi e là không. ☊
1683 There's a train every hour. ☊ Cứ một tiếng lại có một chuyến tàu. ☊
1684 The time now is elev fte(11:15) . There was a train at elev[o'clock] (11:00). ☊ Bây giờ là mười một giờ mười lăm. Đã có một chuyến tàu lúc mười một giờ. ☊
1685 There's a good nature program on TV tonight. ☊ Tối nay có một chương trình hay về tự nhiên trên vô tuyến. ☊
1686 There was a good nature program on TV last night. ☊ Tối qua có một chương trình hay về tự nhiên trên vô tuyến. ☊
1687 We're staying at a very big hotel. There are one thousand two hundred fty (1,250) rooms. ☊ Chúng tôi đang ở trong một khách sạn rất lớn. Có một nghìn hai trăm năm mươi phòng ở đây. ☊
1689 Are there any phone messages for me this morning? ☊ Có tin nhắn điện thoại nào cho tôi sáng nay không? ☊
1693 it. ☊ Con đường này rất nguy hiểm. Có nhiều tai nạn đã xảy ra ở đây. ☊
1696 Saturday? ☊ Cậu có nghĩ là sẽ có nhiều người đến bữa tiệc hôm Thứ bảy không? ☊
1698 I'm going out of town tomorrow. I'm packing my things today because there won't be time tomorrow. ☊ Tôi sẽ đi ra khỏi thị trấn ngày mai. Tôi đóng gói đồ đạc hôm nay vì ngày mai sẽ không có thời gian. ☊
1700 There will be a typhoon this weekend. ☊ Sẽ có bão vào cuối tuần này. ☊
1701 There's already bethree (3) hurricanes this summer. ☊ Đã có ba cơn bão trong mùa hè này. ☊
1705 There was an armchair in the corner near the door. ☊ Từng có một cái ghế tay vịn ở góc nhà gần cái cửa. ☊
1706 There was a sofa opposite the armchair. ☊ Từng có một cái sofa đối diện cái ghế tay vịn ☊
1707 I opened the envelope, but it was empty. There was nothing in it. ☊ Tôi đã mở phong bì nhưng nó trống không. Không có gì trong đấy hết. ☊
1708 We stayed at a very nice hotel. — Really? Was there a swimming pool? ☊ Chúng tôi đã ở trong một khách sạn rất tuyệt. - Thật á? Có bể bơi trong đó không. ☊
1710 The wallet was empty. There wasn't any money in it. ☊ Ví của tôi rỗng không. Không có tí tiền nào trong đấy. ☊
1714 are a lot. ☊ Hai mươi năm trước không có nhiều khách du lịch ở đây. Bây giờ có rất nhiều. ☊
1715 There are twenty-four (24) hours in a day. ☊ Có hai mươi từ giờ trong một ngày. ☊
1717 Where can I buy a bottle of water? — There's a convenience store at the end of the block. ☊ Tôi có thể mua một chai nước ở đâu? - Có một cửa hàng tạp hoá ở cuối dãy nhà. ☊
1720 Whyou arrive tomorrow, there will be somebody at the airport to meet you. ☊ Ngày mai khi cậu đến, sẽ có người ở sân bay gặp cậu. ☊
1721 school. Now there are more than a thousand. ☊ Mười năm trước trong trường có năm trăm trẻ em. Bây giờ ở đó có hơn một nghìn. ☊
1722 Last week I went back to the town where I was born. It's very di erent now. There have bea lot of changes. ☊ Tuần trước tôi trở về thị trấn nơi tôi sinh ra. Bây giờ nó đã khác rất nhiều. Đã có nhiều thay đổi. ☊
1724 Is it true that you're moving to Berlin? ☊ Có đúng là cậu sẽ chuyển đến Berlin không? ☊
1727 What day is it today? Tuesday? — No, today's Wednesday. ☊ Hôm nay là thứ mấy? Thứ ba? - Không, hôm nay là Thứ tư. ☊
1728 It's t(10) kilometers from downtown to the airport. ☊ Từ trung tâm đến sân bay là mười kilometre. ☊
1731 It's Kelly's birthday today. She's twenty-sev(27). ☊ Hôm nay là sinh nhật Kelly. Cô ấy hai mươi bảy tuổi. ☊
1732 I don't believe it! That's impossible. ☊ Tôi không tin! Chuyện này không thể có. ☊
1733 How far is it from here to the train station? ☊ Đường từ đây đến nhà gare bao xa? ☊
1735 How far is it from Taipei to Tokyo? ☊ Khoảng cách từ Đài Bắc đến Tokyo bao xa? ☊
1736 How far is it from your house to the airport? ☊ Từ nhà cậu đến sân bay cách bao xa? ☊
1737 The weather isn't so nice today. It's cloudy. ☊ Thời tiết hôm nay không đẹp. Trời nhiều mây. ☊
1741 There was a storm last night. Did you hear it? ☊ Tối qua có một cơn bão. Cậu có nghe thấy nó không? ☊
1742 I was afraid because it was very dark. ☊ Tôi thấy sợ vì lúc đó rất tối. ☊
1743 It's oftcold here, but there isn't much rain. ☊ Ở đây thường lạnh nhưng không có nhiều mưa. ☊
1744 It's a long way from here to the nearest gas station. ☊ Từ đây đến nhà gare gần nhất là một con đường dài. ☊
1745 If you go to bed late, it's di cult to get up early in the morning. ☊ Nếu cậu đi ngủ muộn thì sẽ khó để dậy sớm vào buổi sáng. ☊
1747 It's impossible to work in this o ce. There's too much noise. ☊ Không thể làm việc trong văn phòng này được. Có quá nhiều tiếng ồn. ☊
1750 Some cities are not safe. It's dangerous at night. ☊ Một vài thành phố không an toàn. Buổi tối khá nguy hiểm. ☊
1751 She isn't tired, but he is. ☊ Cô ấy không mệt nhưng anh ấy thì có. ☊
1752 She likes tea, but he doesn't. ☊ Cô ấy thích trà nhưng anh ấy thì không. ☊
1753 I haven't sethe movie, but my sister has. ☊ Tôi chưa xem bộ lm này nhưng chị tôi thì rồi. ☊
1756 Do you think Lucy will call tonight? — She might. ☊ Cậu có nghĩ là Lucy tối nay sẽ gọi không? - Có thể. ☊
1757 won't. ☊ Cậu có đi học tối nay không? - Tôi nên đi nhưng có thể tôi sẽ không đi. ☊
1758 My sister has sethe movie, but I haven't. ☊ Em gái tôi đã xem lm này rồi nhưng tôi thì chưa. ☊
1761 won't. ☊ Ganesh có ở đây ngày mai không? - Có. Không. ☊
1762 Is there a bus to the airport? — Yes, there is. > No, there isn't. ☊ Có xe bus đến sân bay không? - Có. Không. ☊
1767 I had a good time. — I did, too. ☊ Tôi đã có khoảng thời gian tuyệt với. - Tôi cũng vậy. ☊
1771 I haven't read the book, but Paul has. ☊ Tôi chưa đọc quyển sách nhưng Paul đọc rồi. ☊
1772 Rebecca won't be here, but Antonio will. ☊ Rebecca sẽ không ở đây nhưng Antonio thì có. ☊
1775 Anabel's working today, but I'm not. ☊ Anabel làm việc hôm nay nhưng tôi thì không. ☊
1785 I don't watch TV much, but Erhard does. ☊ Tôi không xem nhiều vô tuyến nhưng Erhard thì có. ☊
1786 Hannah lives in Switzerland, but her parents don't. ☊ Hannah sống ở Thuỵ Sĩ nhưng bố mẹ cô ấy thì không. ☊
1787 You had breakfast this morning, but I didn't. ☊ Sáng nay cậu đã ăn sáng còn tôi thì không. ☊
1794 Fabian's happy today, but he wasn't yesterday. ☊ Hôm nay Fabian vui nhưng hôm qua anh ấy không vui. ☊
1798 I don't usually drive to work, but I did yesterday. ☊ Tôi không lái xe di làm thường xuyên nhưng hôm qua tôi đã lái. ☊
1799 Have you ever beto Peru? — No, but Eveline has. She went there on vacation last year. ☊ Cậu đã đến Peru bao giờ chưa? - Chưa, nhưng Eveline đến rồi. Cô ấy đã đi nghỉ ở đó năm ngoái. ☊
1800 Do you and Fausto watch TV a lot? — I do, but he doesn't. ☊ Cậu và Fausto có xem nhiều vô tuyến không? - Tôi có nhưng anh ấy thì không. ☊
1802 Do you think Ingrid will pass her driving test? — Yes, I'm sure she will. ☊ Cậu có nghĩ là Igrid sẽ qua kì thi lái xe không? - Có, tôi chắc chắn cô ấy sẽ qua. ☊
1803 Are you going out tonight? — I might. I don't know for sure. ☊ Tối nay cậu có định ra ngoài không? - Có thể. Tôi không biết chắc. ☊
1806 Do you feel okay? — Yes, I do. ☊ Cậu thấy ổn chứ? - Vâng, tôi ổn. ☊
1807 Is it snowing? — No, it isn't. ☊ Trời đang có tuyết à? - Không. ☊
1811 Have you ever brokyour arm? — Yes, I have. ☊ Cậu đã bị gãy tay bao giờ chưa? - Tôi bị rồi. ☊
1818 Giovanni can't drive. — He can't? I didn't know that. ☊ Giovanni không biết lái xe. - Vậy ư? Tôi không biết đấy. ☊
1820 Emilia isn't at work today. — She isn't? Is she sick? ☊ Emilia không đi làm hôm nay. - Không à? Cô ấy có bị ốm không? ☊
1822 Luka doesn't eat meat. — He doesn't? Does he eat sh? ☊ Luka không ăn thịt. - Thế à? Anh ấy có ăn cá không? ☊
1823 Nadya got married last week. — She did? Really? ☊ Nadya đã cưới tuần trước. - Rồi à? Thật không? ☊
1826 I don't like Dmitry. — You don't? Why not? ☊ Tôi không thích Dmitry. - Thế hả? Tại sao? ☊
1827 It's a nice day, isn't it? — Yes, it's perfect. ☊ Hôm nay trời đẹp đúng không? - Đúng, đẹp mĩ mãn. ☊
1829 You closed the window, didn't you? — Yes, I think so. ☊ Cậu đã đóng cửa phải không? - Đúng vậy. ☊
1830 Those shoes are nice, aren't they? — Yes, very nice. ☊ Đôi giày kia đẹp đúng không? - Đúng, rất đẹp. ☊
1831 Marta will be here soon, won't she? — Yes, probably. ☊ Marta sẽ sớm ở đây thôi phải không? - Đúng, chắc vậy. ☊
1836 I work in a bank. — You do? I work in a bank, too. ☊ Tôi làm việc trong ngân hàng, - Vậy à? Tôi cũng làm việc ở ngân hàng. ☊
1839 You look tired. — I do? I feel ne. ☊ Cậu trông có vẻ mệt. - Thế à? Tôi thấy khoẻ mà. ☊
1840 Lara called me last night. — She did? What did she say? ☊ Tối qua Lara gọi cho tôi. Thế à? Cô ấy nói gì? ☊
1841 I've bought a new car. — You have? What kind is it? ☊ Tôi đà mua xe hơi mới rồi. Rồi à? Loại gì vậy? ☊
1842 Albert doesn't eat meat. — He doesn't? Does he eat eggs? ☊ Albert không ăn thịt. Thế à? Anh ấy có ăn trứng không? ☊
1843 I've lost my key. — You have? Whdid you have it last? ☊ Tôi mất chìa khoá rồi. Thế à? Lần cuối cậu thấy nó khi nào? ☊
1844 Angela can't drive. — She can't? She should learn. ☊ Angela không biết lái xe. Không à? Cô ấy nên học. ☊
1845 I was born in Italy. — You were? I didn't know that. ☊ Tôi sinh ra ở Ý. Thế à? Tôi không biết đấy. ☊
1846 uncomfortable? ☊ Tối qua tôi ngủ không ngon. - Vậy à? Giường không được thoải mái à? ☊
1847 There's a football game on TV tonight. — There is? Are you going to watch it? ☊ Tối nay có một trận bóng đá trên vô tuyến. - Có à? Cậu có định xem nó không? ☊
1849 I saw Khalid last week. — You did? How is he? ☊ Tuần trước tôi gặp Khalid. - Thế à? Anh ấy thế nào? ☊
1850 Shakira works in a factory. — She does? What kind of factory? ☊ Shakira làm việc trong nhà máy. Vậy à? Nhà máy gì vậy? ☊
1851 I won't be here next week. — You won't? Where will you be? ☊ Tuần sau tôi sẽ không ở đây. - Thế à? Cậu sẽ ở đâu? ☊
1852 The clock isn't working. — It isn't? It was working yesterday. ☊ Đồng hồ hỏng rồi. - Thế à? Hôm qua nó còn chạy mà. ☊
1853 It's a nice day, isn't it? — Yes, it's beautiful. ☊ Hôm nay đẹp trời phải không? - Phải, đẹp quá. ☊
1854 These owers are nice, aren't they? — Yes, what kind are they? ☊ Những bông hoa này đẹp phải không? - Phải, hoa gì vậy? ☊
1855 Bernard was at the party, wasn't he? — Yes, but I didn't speak to him. ☊ Bernard có ở trong bữa tiệc phải không? - Phải, nhưng tôi không nói chuyện với anh ấy. ☊
1861 Igor's a very nice person, isn't he? — Yes, everybody likes him. ☊ Igor là người rất tốt đúng không? Đúng, ai cũng thích anh ấy. ☊
1863 You don't know Larisa's sister, do you? — No, I've never met her. ☊ Cậu không biết em gái của Larisa phải không? - Không, tôi chưa gặp cô ấy bao giờ. ☊
1864 Claude went to college, didn't he? — Yes, he studied psychology. ☊ Claude có đi học đại học đúng không? - Đúng, anh ấy học tâm lí học. ☊
1865 The movie wasn't very good, was it? — No, it was terrible. ☊ Bộ phim không hay lắm phải không? - Phải, chán kinh khủng. ☊
1866 Charlotte lives near you, doesn't she? — Yes, just a few blocks away. ☊ Charlotte sống gần chỗ cậu phải không? - Phải, chỉ cách có mấy dãy nhà. ☊
1868 Diane works very hard. It's said that she works sixte(16) hours a day. ☊ Diane làm việc rất vất vả. Nghe nói cô ấy làm mười sáu tiếng một ngày. ☊
1869 was last sewalking home. ☊ Cảnh sát đang tìm kiếm một cậu bé mất tích. Người ta tin rằng lần cuối cậu ấy được nhìn thấy là khi đang đi bộ về nhà. ☊
1870 A friend of mine has bearrested. It's alleged that he hit a police o cer. ☊ Một người bạn của tôi mới bị bắt. Người ta buộc tội anh ấy đánh một cảnh sát. ☊
1872 The strike started three (3) weeks ago. It's expected that it'll end soon. ☊ Cuộc đình công bắt đầu cách đây ba tuần. Người ta hi vọng nó sẽ kết thúc sớm. ☊
1874 Let's go and see that movie. It's supposed to be good. ☊ Đi xem bộ lm đó đi. Bộ lm nghe bảo là hay. ☊
1877 Svetlana was supposed to call me last night, but she didn't. ☊ Svetlana lẽ ra tối qua phải gọi cho tôi nhưng cô ấy không gọi. ☊
1879 You're not supposed to park your car here. It's private parking only. ☊ Cậu không được phép đỗ xe ở đây. Chỗ này chỉ dành cho đỗ xe riêng. ☊
1880 Our guests were supposed to arrive at sevthirty (7:30), but they were late. ☊ Khách của chúng tôi lẽ ra phải đến lúc bảy rưỡi nhưng họ đã đến muộn. ☊
1881 Gerard is feeling much better after his operation, but he's still not supposed to do any heavy lifting. ☊ Gerard đang cảm thấy khoẻ hơn sau phẫu thuật nhưng anh ấy vẫn chưa được phép nhấc vật nặng. ☊
1882 This coat is dirty. You should get it cleaned. ☊ Cái áo khoác này bẩn. Cậu nên đem nó đi giặt. ☊
1885 I don't like having my picture taken. ☊ Tôi không thích để tranh của tôi bị lấy đi. ☊
1887 Casper had his license takaway for driving too fast again. ☊ Casper đã bị lấy mất bằng lái vì lại lái xe qua nhanh. ☊
1889 Have you ever had your ight canceled? ☊ Cậu đã bao giờ bị huỷ chuyến bay chưa? ☊
1890 Did I tell you about Luisa? She got her purse stollast week. ☊ Tôi đã kể với cậu về Luisa chưa? Tuần trước cô ấy bị ăn cắp mất túi xách. ☊
1891 Hubert was in a ght last night. He got his nose broken. ☊ Tuần trước Hubert đánh nhau, Anh ấy bị gãy mũi. ☊
1892 call me whshe got back. ☊ Olivia đã nói cô ấy sẽ đi vắng vài ngày và sẽ gọi cho tôi khi nào cô ấy về. ☊
1893 Leonardo's coming to the party tonight. — He is? I thought you said he wasn't coming. ☊ Leonardo sẽ đến dự bữa tiệc tối nay. - Thế à? Tôi tưởng anh ấy không đến. ☊
1895 she wouldn't be here? ☊ Tuần sau Isabella sẽ ở đây. - Thế à? Nhưng cậu đã bảo cô ấy sẽ không ở đây đúng không? ☊
1896 I'm going out tonight. — You are? But you said you were staying home. ☊ Tối nay tôi sẽ ra ngoài. - Thế à? Nhưng cậu đã bảo cậu sẽ ở nhà cơ mà. ☊
1898 I haven't beto the movies in ages. — You haven't? I thought you said you had just gone a few days ago. ☊ Mãi mà tôi chưa đi xem lm. - Chưa á? Tôi tưởng cậu đã nói là cậu vừa mới đi xem mấy hôm trước. ☊
1899 Maalik said he had wokup feeling sick, so he hadn't gone to work. ☊ Maalik nói anh ấy lúc thức dậy thấy không khoẻ nên anh ấy đã không đi làm. ☊
1900 Jasmine said that her new job is pretty interesting. > Jasmine said that her new job was pretty interesting. ☊ Jasmine nói rằng công việc mới của cô ấy rất thú vị. > Jasmine nói rằng công việc mới của cô ấy rất thú vị. ☊
1901 She told me that she wants to go to South America next year. > She told me that she wanted to go to South America next year. ☊ Cô ấy bảo tôi rằng sang năm cô ấy muốn đi Nam Mĩ. > Cô ấy bảo tôi rằng sang năm cô ấy muốn đi Nam Mĩ. ☊
1902 The doctor told me to stay in bed for a few days. ☊ Bác sĩ bảo tôi ở trên giường một vài ngày. ☊
1905 Michiko asked me not to tell anybody what had happened. ☊ Michiko bảo tôi đừng kể với ai những việc đã xảy ra. ☊
1906 hurry up. ☊ Noboru đã mất nhiều thời gian chuẩn bị nên tôi đã bảo anh ấy nhanh lên. ☊
1907 Lilianne was nervous about the situation, so I told her to relax and take it easy. ☊ Liliane lo lắng về tình hình nên tôi bảo cô ấy thư giãn và nghĩ thoáng hơn. ☊
1909 What happened to you last night? ☊ Có chuyện gì xảy ra với cậu tối qua vậy? ☊
1917 Why don't we go out for a meal tonight? ☊ Tại sao chúng ta không ra ngoài ăn tối nay? ☊
1919 We won't see Miriam tonight. — Why not? Isn't she coming? ☊ Tối nay chúng ta sẽ không gặp Miriam. - Tại sao không? Cô ấy không đến à? ☊
1920 I'll have to borrow some money. — Why? Don't you have any? ☊ Tôi sẽ phải vay ít tiền. - Tại sao? Cậu không có tí nào à? ☊
1921 What time is it? > Do you know what time it is? ☊ Bây giờ mấy giờ rồi? > Cậu biết bây giờ mấy giờ rồi không? ☊
1923 Oliver? ☊ Tôi có thể tìm thấy Oliver ở đâu? > Cậu có thẻ cho tôi biết tôi có thể tìm thấy Oliver ở đâu không? ☊
1924 What time does the movie begin? > Do you know what time the movie begins? ☊ Mấy giờ bộ lm bắt đầu? > Cậu có biết mấy giờ bộ lm bắt đầu không? ☊
1925 What do you mean? > Please explain what you mean. ☊ Ý cậu là gì? > Làm ơn giải thích ý cậu là gì. ☊
1927 Why did she leave early? > I wonder why she left early. ☊ Tại sao cô ấy lại rời đi sớm? > Tôi tự hỏi tại sao cô ấy lại rời đi ☊
1928 How far is it to the airport? > Can you tell me how far it is to the airport? ☊ Đường đến sân bay bao xa? > Cậu có thể nói tôi biết đường đến sân bay bao xa không? ☊
1929 How much does it cost to park here? > Could you tell me how much it costs to park here? ☊ Đỗ xe ở đây mất bao nhiêu? > Cậu có thể cho tôi biết đỗ xe ở đây mất bao nhiêu không? ☊
1930 She asked if I was willing to travel. ☊ Cô ấy hỏi tôi có muốn đi xa không. ☊
1931 She wanted to know what I did in my spare time. ☊ Cô ấy muốn biết tôi làm gì lúc rảnh rỗi. ☊
1932 She asked how long I had beworking at my present job. ☊ Cô ấy hỏi tôi đã làm công việc hiện tại của tôi được bao lâu rồi. ☊
1933 She asked why I had applied for the job. ☊ Cô ấy hỏi tại sao tôi lại nộp đơn xin việc này. ☊
1934 She wanted to know if I could speak another language. ☊ Cô ấy muốn biết tôi có biết nói ngôn ngữ nào khác không. ☊
1935 She asked if I had a driver's license. ☊ Cô ấy hỏi tôi có bằng lái chưa. ☊
1938 Do you think Remy will get the job? — I guess so. ☊ Cậu có nghĩ là Remy sẽ có được công việc đó không? - Tôi đoán là có. ☊
1941 Do you have a room for tonight? — I'm afraid not. ☊ Cậu có phòng ở tối nay không? - Tôi e là không. ☊
1944 Is the concert at sevthirty (7:30)? — I think so. ☊ Buổi hoà nhạc diễn ra lúc bảy giờ ba mươi phải không? - Tôi nghĩ thế. ☊
1945 Is Hitomi working tomorrow? — I suppose so. ☊ Mai Hitomi làm việc à? - Tôi cho là vậy. ☊
1946 You notice the sky is blue and the sun is shining. You say, "It's a beautiful day isn't it?" ☊ Bạn để ý thấy bầu trời xanh và mặt trời đang toả nắng. Bạn nói: "Trời hôm nay đẹp quá phải không nhỉ?" ☊
1947 You notice the restaurant prices are very high. You say, "It's pretty expensive, isn't it?" ☊ Bạn để ý thấy giá cả của nhà hàng rất cao. Bạn nói: "Giá đắt quá phải không?" ☊
1948 You really enjoyed your training course. You say, "The course was great, wasn't it?" ☊ Bạn thực sự thích khoá huấn luyện của bạn. Bạn nói: "Khoá học tuyệt vời quá phải không?" ☊
1949 You notice your friend's hair is much shorter than last time. You say, "You had your hair cut, didn't you?" ☊ Bạn để ý thấy tóc của bạn của bạn ngắn hơn lần gặp trước. Bạn nói: "Cậu cắt tóc có đúng không?" ☊
1950 has a good voice, doesn't she?" ☊ Bạn nhận thấy người phụ nữ đó có chất giọng hay. Bạn nói: "Cô ấy có chất giọng hay có phải không nào?" ☊
1951 You're trying on a new jacket and don't like it. You say, "This doesn't look very good on me, does it?" ☊ Bạn đang thử một chiếc áo khoác mới và bạn không thích nó. Bạn nói: "Cái này tôi mặc trông không đẹp lắm nhỉ?" ☊
1952 The cashier is putting your groceries in a plastic bag. You say, "Excuse me, don't you have any paper bags?" ☊ Người tính tiền đang cho đồ ăn vào túi nhựa. Bạn nói: "Xin lỗi, cậu có túi giấy không?" ☊
1953 You're looking for your keys. Maybe Ichirou has sethem. You ask, "You haven't semy keys, have you?" ☊ Bạn đang tìm chìa khoá. Có thể Ichirou đã nhìn thấy chúng. Bạn hỏi: "Cậu không thấy chìa khoá của tôi đâu à?" ☊
1957 Renee suggested going to the movies. ☊ Renée gợi ý là đi xem lm. ☊
1958 Suddenly everybody stopped talking. There was silence. ☊ Đột nhiên mọi người ngừng nói chuyện. Có một sự yên lặng. ☊
1960 He tried to avoid answering my question. ☊ Anh ấy cố tránh trả lời câu hỏi của tôi. ☊
1962 WhI'm on vacation, I enjoy not having to get up early. ☊ Khi tôi đi nghỉ tôi không thích phải dậy sớm. ☊
1964 Niraj doesn't want to retire. He wants to go on working. ☊ Niraj không muốn về hưu. Ông ấy muốn làm việc tiếp. ☊
1965 You keep interrupting whI'm talking. ☊ Cậu vẫn tiếp tục cắt ngang khi tôi đang nói chuyện. ☊
1966 I can't imagine Theo riding a motorcycle. ☊ Tôi không tưởng tượng nổi cảnh Theo đi xe máy. ☊
1970 She denied that she had stolthe money. ☊ Cô ấy phủ nhận việc cô ấy đã ăn cắp tiền. ☊
1971 Sabine suggested that we go to the movies. ☊ Sabine gợi ý rằng chúng ta nên đi xem lm. ☊
1972 Should we postpone leaving today until tomorrow? — No, we should try leaving as soon as possible. ☊ Chúng ta có nên trì hoãn đi hôm nay sang ngày mai không? - Không, chúng ta nên cố đi càng sớm càng tốt. ☊
1975 It was late, so we decided to take a taxi home. ☊ Lúc đó muộn rồi nên chúng tôi đã quyết định bắt taxi về nhà. ☊
1976 Vincent was in a di cult situation, so I agreed to help him. ☊ Vincent đã rơi vào tình trạng khó khắn nên tôi đồng ý giúp anh ấy. ☊
1979 We decided not to go out because of the weather. ☊ Chúng tôi quyết đinh không đi ra ngoài vì lí do thời tiết. ☊
1981 Are you thinking of buying a car? — Yeah, but I still haven't made up my mind. ☊ Cậu đang nghĩ đến việc mua xe hơi à? - Ừ nhưng tôi vẫn chưa quyết định. ☊
1983 I like Victoria, but I think she tends to talk too much. ☊ Tôi thích Victoria nhưng cô ấy hay nói quá nhiều. ☊
1984 street. ☊ Nikolai giả vờ như không trông thấy tôi khi anh ấy đi ngang qua tôi trên đường. ☊
1987 Yannick seems to be enjoying his new job. ☊ Yannick có vẻ rất thích công việc mới. ☊
1989 printer? — Sure, I will. ☊ Ai có thể chỉ giúp tôi làm thế nào cho được cái hộp mực vào máy in không? - Được chứ, để tôi. ☊
1990 Yvonne tends to forget things. ☊ Yvone hay quên đồ đạc. ☊
1991 They claim to have solved the problem. ☊ Họ khẳng định là đã giải quyết xong vấn đề. ☊
1992 — Not really. ☊ Cậu có biết phải làm gì khi có cháy trong toà nhà không? - Không rõ lắm. ☊
2002 Who taught you to drive? ☊ Ai dạy cậu lái xe vậy? ☊
2003 I didn't move the piano by myself. I got somebody to help me. ☊ Tôi không tự chuyển cái đàn dương cầm. Tôi đã nhờ người khác giúp. ☊
2004 Diego said the switch was dangerous, and warned me not to touch it. ☊ Diego đã nói cái contact nguy hiểm và cảnh báo chúng tôi đừng sờ vào nó. ☊
2006 Stan suggested I ask you for advice. ☊ Stan gợi ý cho tôi đi xin lời khuyên của cậu. ☊
2007 anybody to stay in that hotel. ☊ Tôi không khuyến cáo việc ở khách sạn đó. > Tôi không khuyên ai ở khác sạn đó cả. ☊
2010 happened. ☊ Tôi bắt anh ấy hứa là anh ấy sẽ không nói với ai những gì đã xảy ra. ☊
2011 Hot weather makes me feel tired. ☊ Trời nóng làm tôi thấy mệt. ☊
2012 Her parents wouldn't let her go out alone. ☊ Bố mẹ cô ấy không để cho cô ấy ra ngoài một mình. ☊
My lawyer advised me not to say anything to the police.'> 2015 My lawyer advised me not to say anything to the police.'> My lawyer said I shouldn't say anything to the police. > My lawyer advised me not to say anything to the police. My lawyer advised me not to say anything to the police.'> ☊ Luật sư của tôi nói tôi không nên nói gì với cảnh sát. > Luật sư của tôi khuyên tôi đừng nói gì với cảnh sát. ☊
I was warned not to believe anything he says.'> 2016 I was warned not to believe anything he says.'> I was told that I shouldn't believe everything he says. > I was warned not to believe anything he says. I was warned not to believe anything he says.'> ☊ Tôi được bảo rằng tôi không nên tin bất cứ điều gì anh ấy nói. > Tôi được cảnh báo rằng đừng tin bất cứ điều gì anh ấy nói. ☊
2019 EN He could remember driving along the road just before the accident, but he couldn't remember the accident itself. ☊ Anh ấy nhớ được lúc lái xe trên đường ngay trước khi có tai nạn nhưng anh ấy không thể nhớ được chính lúc tai nạn. ☊
2021 I now regret saying what I said. I shouldn't have said it. ☊ Giờ tôi hối hận vì những gì tôi đã nói. Lẽ ra tôi không nên nói vậy. ☊
2022 It began to get cold, and he regretted not wearing his coat. ☊ Trời bắt đầu trở lạnh và anh ấy hối hận vì không mặc áo khoác. ☊
2023 We regret to inform you that we cannot o er you the job. ☊ Chúng tôi lấy làm tiếc khi phải báo cho cậu biết rằng chúng tôi ☊
2024 The president went on talking for hours. ☊ Tổng thống tiếp tục nói chuyện trong nhiều giờ. ☊
2026 We need to change. We can't go on living like this. ☊ Chúng tôi cần thay đổi. Chúng tôi không thể tiếp tục sống như thế này được. ☊
2027 Don't bother locking the door. I'll be right back. ☊ Đừng mất công khoá cửa làm gì. Tôi sẽ quay lại ngay. ☊
2028 don't remember you lending me money. ☊ Tôi đã cho cậu mượn tiền mấy tháng trước. - Cậu chắc chứ? Tôi không nhớ là cậu đã cho tôi mượn tiền. ☊
2029 Did you remember to call your mother? — Oh no, I completely forgot. I'll call her tomorrow. ☊ Cậu có nhớ gọi cho mẹ cậu không? - Ôi không, tôi quên hoàn toàn. Mai tôi sẽ gọi cho bà ấy. ☊
2031 A few years later, he went on to become the manager of the company. ☊ Vài năm sau anh ấy tiếp tục trở thành giám đốc công ti. ☊
2033 asleep. ☊ Xin cậu cố giữ yên lặng khi cậu về nhà. Mọi người khi đó đang ngủ. ☊
2035 The photocopier doesn't seem to be working. — Try pressing the green button. ☊ Máy photocopy hình như không hoạt động. - Thử ấn nút màu xanh lá cây xem. ☊
2037 He needs to work harder if he wants to make progress. ☊ Anh ấy cần làm việc chăm hơn nếu anh ấy muốn tiến bộ. ☊
2041 help me move this table? ☊ Tôi cần cậu giúp một tay dịch cái bàn này đi. > Cậu thấy cậu có thể giúp tôi một tay dich cái bàn này đi được không? ☊
2042 I don't like him, but he has a lot of problems. I can't help feeling sorry for him. ☊ Tôi không thích anh ấy nhưng anh ấy gặp nhiều chuyện quá. Tôi không thể không thấy thương anh ấy. ☊
2043 She tried to be serious, but she couldn't help laughing. ☊ Cô ấy cố gắng nghiêm túc nhưng cô ấy không nhịn được cười. ☊
2045 Do you like getting up early? > Do you like to get up early? ☊ Cậu có thích dậy sớm không? > Cậu có muốn dậy sớm không? ☊
2046 Vadim hates ying. > Vadim hates to y. ☊ Vadim ghét bay. > Vadim ghét phải bay. ☊
2052 It's not my favorite job, but I like cleaning the kitchen as often as possible. ☊ Đấy không phải công việc tôi thích nhưng tôi thích dọn bếp thường xuyên nhất có thể. ☊
2055 Would you prefer to have dinner now or later? — I'd prefer later. ☊ Cậu muốn ăn tối bây giờ hay tí nữa? - Tôi muốn tí nữa. ☊
2057 It's too bad we didn't see Hideki when we were in Tokyo. I would have liked to have seen him again. ☊ Chán quá, chúng tôi đã không gặp được Hideki khi chúng tôi ở Tokyo. Tôi cũng muốn gặp lại anh ấy lắm. ☊
2059 Poor Hanako! I would hate to have been in her position. ☊ Khổ thân Hanako? Tôi chẳng muốn ở vị trí của cô ấy đâu. ☊
2060 I'd love to have gone to the party, but it was impossible. ☊ Tôi cũng muốn đến bữa tiệc nhưng chuyện đó không thể được. ☊
2063 I'd rather stay at home tonight than go to the movies. ☊ Tôi thích ở nhà tối nay hơn là đi xem lm. > Tôi thích ở nhà tối nay hơn là đi xem lm. ☊
2064 I'm tired. I'd rather not go out tonight, if you don't mind. ☊ Tôi mệt. Tôi không muốn ra ngoài tối nay lắm, nếu cậu không ☊
2065 I'll x your car tomorrow. — I'd rather you did it today. ☊ Mai tôi sẽ sửa xe. - Tôi muốn cậu làm hôm nay hơn. ☊
2067 I'll tell them. ☊ Tôi có nên nói cho họ hay cậu thấy họ không biết thì hơn? - Không, tôi sẽ nói cho họ. ☊
2071 rather I told him? — No, I'll tell him. ☊ Cậu sẽ nói với Vladimir về chuyện đã xả ra hay cậu muốn tôi nói với anh ấy hơn? - Không, tôi sẽ nói. ☊
2076 She made herself sick by not eating properly. ☊ Cô ấy tự chuốc bệnh vào người nhờ việc ăn uống không đúng cách. ☊
2078 We ran ten (10) kilometers without stopping. ☊ Chúng tôi đã chạy mười kilometre không nghỉ. ☊
2079 It was a stupid thing to say. I said it without thinking. ☊ Nói ra điều đó thật ngu xuẩn. Tôi đã nói mà không suy nghĩ. ☊
2080 She needs to work without people disturbing her. ☊ Cô ấy cần làm việc mà không bị ai làm phiền. ☊
2082 Would you like to meet for lunch tomorrow? — Sure, let's do lunch. ☊ Mai cậu có muốn gặp nhau ăn trưa không? - Có, vậy bữa trưa nhé. ☊
2083 Are you looking forward to the weekend? — Yes, I am. ☊ Cậu đang mong cuối tuần phải không? - Đúng vậy. ☊
2084 Why don't you go out instead of sitting at home all the time? ☊ Sao cậu không ra ngoài mà cứ ngồi trong nhà cả ngày thế? ☊
2086 Victor got himself into nancial trouble by borrowing too much money. ☊ Victor tự chuốc rắc rối tài chính vào mình bằng việc vay quá nhiều tiền. ☊
2087 Ramona lives alone. She's lived alone for fteen (15) years. It's not strange for her. ☊ Ramona sống một mình. Cô ấy đã sống một mình được mười lăm năm. Điều đó không lạ gì với cô ấy. ☊
2088 She's used to it. She's used to living alone. ☊ Cô ấy đã quen như vậy. Cô ấy đã quen sống một mình. ☊
2089 I bought some new shoes. They felt strange at rst because I wasn't used to them. ☊ Tôi đã mua giày mới. Lúc đầu nó lạ chân vì tôi chưa quen với nó. ☊
2090 Our new apartment is on a very busy street. I expect we'll get used to the noise, but for now it's very annoying. ☊ Căn hộ mới của chúng tôi nằm trên một con phố rất đông đúc. Tôi hi vọng chúng tôi sẽ quen với tiếng ồn nhưng bây giờ nó rất khó chịu. ☊
2091 Jamaal has a new job. He has to get up much earlier now than before. He nds it di cult because he isn't used to getting up so early. ☊ Jamaal có công việc mới. Anh ấy phải dậy sớm hơn trước nhiều. Anh ấy thấy khó khăn vì anh ấy chưa quen với việc dậy sớm như thế. ☊
2092 Malika's husband is often away. She doesn't mind. She's used to him being away. ☊ Chồng của Malika thường xuyên đi vắng. Cô ấy không bận tâm. Cô ấy đã quen với việc anh ấy đi vắng. ☊
2093 Keiko had to get used to driving on the left when she moved back to Japan. ☊ Keiko đã phải làm quen với việc lái xe bên trái khi cô ấy trở về Nhật Bản. ☊
2095 my bike. ☊ Tôi từng ngày nào cũng lái xe đi làm nhưng ngày nay tôi thường đi xe đạp. ☊
2097 We talked about the problem. ☊ Chúng tôi đã nói chuyện về vấn đề đó. ☊
2104 He doesn't approve of swearing. ☊ Anh ấy không đồng ý việc chửi bậy. ☊
2106 Do you feel like going out tonight? ☊ Cậu có thích đi ra ngoài tối nay không? ☊
2107 I'm looking foward to meeting her. ☊ Tôi đang mong mỏi được gặp cô ấy. ☊
2117 There's nothing you can do about the situation, so there's no use worrying about it. ☊ Cậu chẳng thể làm gì được với tình huống này nên lo lắng về nó cũng chẳng được gì. ☊
2118 I live only a short walk from here, so it's not worth taking a taxi. ☊ Tôi sống cách đây chỉ một quãng ngắn đi bộ nên không cần phải bắt taxi. ☊
2120 Our ight was very early in the morning, so it wasn't worth going to bed. ☊ Chuyến bay của chúng tôi từ sáng sớm nên không cần phải đi ngủ. ☊
2124 Did you have any trouble getting a visa? ☊ Cậu lấy visa có rắc rối gì không? ☊
2125 People often have a lot of trouble reading my handwriting. ☊ Mọi người thường rất khó đọc được chữ viết tay của tôi. ☊
2128 I waste a lot of time daydreaming. ☊ Tôi lãng phí nhiều thời gian mơ giữa ban ngày. ☊
2130 When was the last time you went shopping? ☊ Lần gần đây nhất cậu đi mua sắm là khi nào? ☊
2132 You won't have any trouble getting a ticket for the game. ☊ Cậu sẽ không gặp rắc rối gì khi lấy vé chơi trò chơi. ☊
2133 I think you waste too much time watching television. ☊ Tôi nghĩ cậu lãng phí quá nhiều thời gian vào việc xem vô tuyến. ☊
2135 I get lonely if there's nobody to talk to. ☊ Tôi thấy cô đơn nếu không có ai để nói chuyện. ☊
2136 I need something to open this bottle with. ☊ Tôi cần một thứ để mở cái chai này. ☊
2139 I need a few days to think about your proposal. ☊ Tôi cần một ít hôm để suy nghĩ về đề xuất của cậu. ☊
2143 She's learning English so that she can study in Australia. ☊ Cô ấy đang học tiếng Anh để cô ấy có thể học ở Úc. ☊
2144 often. ☊ Họ đã chuyển tới thành phố để họ có thể gặp con họ thường xuyên hơn. ☊
2145 I put on warmer clothes so I wouldn't feel cold. ☊ Tôi đã mặc quần áo ấm để tôi không thấy lạnh. ☊
2146 I left Kenji my phone number so he'd be able to contact me. ☊ Tôi đã để lại cho Kenji số điện thoại của tôi để anh ấy có thể liên lạc với tôi. ☊
2147 We whispered so that nobody could hear our conversation. ☊ Chúng tôi đã nói thầm để không ai có thể nghe thấy cuộc trao đổi của chúng tôi. ☊
Do you think this water is safe to drink?'> 2151 Do you think this water is safe to drink?'> Do you think it's safe to drink this water? > Do you think this water is safe to drink? Do you think this water is safe to drink?'> ☊ Cậu có nghĩ là uống nước này an toàn không? > Cậu có nghĩ là nước này an toàn để uống không? ☊
She's interesting to talk to.'> 2153 She's interesting to talk to.'> It's interesting to talk to Veda. > She's interesting to talk to. She's interesting to talk to.'> ☊ Nói chuyện với Veda rất thú vị. > Cô ấy rất thú vị khi nói chuyện. ☊
2154 This is a di cult question for me to answer. ☊ Đây là một câu hỏi khó để tôi trả lời. ☊
2155 It was nice of you to take me to the airport. ☊ Cậu thật tốt bụng khi đưa tôi tới sân bay. ☊
2156 It's foolish of Liting to quit her job when she needs the money. ☊ Lệ Đình thật dại dột khi bỏ việc trong khi cô ấy đang cần tiền. ☊
2157 I think it was very unfair of him to criticize me. ☊ Tôi nghĩ thật bất công khi anh ấy phê phán tôi. ☊
2160 It was a long and tiring trip. We were glad to get home. ☊ Chuyến đi dài và mệt. Chúng tôi mừng vì về được nhà. ☊
2162 ve-one-two (512) from Beijing. ☊ Chuyến bay tiếp theo đến cổng bốn là chuyến 512 bay từ Bắc Kinh. ☊
2163 Everybody was late except me. I was the only one to arrive on time. ☊ Mọi người đều muộn trừ tôi. Tôi là người duy nhất đến đúng giờ. ☊
2164 Anastasia's a very good student. She's bound to pass the exam. ☊ Anatasia là một học sinh rất giỏi. Cô ấy chắc chắn sẽ qua kì thi. ☊
2165 EN I'm likely to get home late tonight. ☊ Tôi tối nay có khi sẽ về nhà muộn. ☊
2167 That chair is not safe to stand on. ☊ Cái ghế đấy đứng lên không an toàn. ☊
2168 After such a long trip, you're bound to be tired. ☊ Sau chuyến đi dài, chắc cậu mệt lắm. ☊
2170 night. ☊ Khu này của thị trấn rất nguy hiểm. Mọi người sợ hãi khi đi qua đây buổi tối. ☊
2171 Aleksey was afraid to tell his parents what happened. ☊ Aleksey sợ hãi khi nói với bố mẹ anh ấy về chuyện đã xảy ra. ☊
2172 afraid of falling. ☊ Vỉa hè dày băng nên chúng tôi phải đi cẩn thận. Chúng tôi sợ bị ngã. ☊
2178 Ask Anna for her opinion. I'd be interested to know what she thinks. ☊ Hỏi ý kiến Anna xem. Tôi sẽ thích thú khi biết được cô ấy nghĩ gì. ☊
2180 I've enjoyed my stay here. I'll be sorry to leave. ☊ Tôi đã rất thích thú khi ở đây. Tôi sẽ rất tiếc khi rời đi. ☊
2186 I saw Donna get into her car and drive away. ☊ Tôi đã thấy Donna vào xe hơi của cô ấy và lái xe đi. ☊
2187 I saw Fyodor waiting for a bus. ☊ Tôi dã thấy Fyodor đang đợi xe bus. ☊
2188 I saw him fall o his bike. ☊ Tôi đã thấy anh ấy ngã khỏi xe đạp. ☊
2189 Did you see the accident happen? ☊ Cậu có thấy vụ tai nạn xảy ra không? ☊
2190 I saw him walking along the street. ☊ Tôi đã thấy anh ấy đi bộ trên phố. ☊
2191 I didn't hear you come in. ☊ Tôi đã không nghe thấy tiếng cậu đi vào đây. ☊
2192 Xenia suddenly felt somebody touch her on the shoulder. ☊ Xenia đột nhiên thấy có người chạm vào vai cô ấy. ☊
2193 Did you notice anyone go out? ☊ Cậu có để ý thấy ai ra ngoài không? ☊
2194 I could hear it raining. ☊ Tôi đã nghe thấy được trời đang mưa. ☊
2195 The missing children were last seen playing near the river. ☊ Những đứa trẻ bị mất tích được nhìn thấy lần cuối cùng khi đang ☊
2196 Can you smell something burning? ☊ Cậu có ngửi thấy gì đang cháy không? ☊
2197 I found Franz in my room reading my email. ☊ Tôi thấy Franz trong phòng tôi đọc thư điện tử của tôi. ☊
2198 Everyone heard the bomb explode. ☊ Ai cũng nghe thấy tiếng bomb nổ. ☊
2199 I heard someone slamming the door in the middle of the night. ☊ Tôi đã nghe thấy có người đập cửa giữa nửa đêm. ☊
2200 Heidi hurt her knee playing volleyball. ☊ Heidi bị đau đầu gối khi chơi bóng chuyền. ☊
2202 A man ran out of the house shouting. ☊ Một người đàn ông đã la hét chạy ra khỏi ngôi nhà. ☊
2207 After getting o work, she went straight home. ☊ Sau khi tan sở, cô ấy về thẳng nhà. ☊
2208 Taking a key out of his pocket, he unlocked the door. ☊ Rút chìa khoá ra khỏi ví, anh ấy mở cái cửa. ☊
2209 Feeling tired, I went to bed early. ☊ Cảm thấy mệt, tôi đã đi ngủ sớm. ☊
2210 Being unemployed means he doesn't have much money. ☊ Bị thất nghiệp khiến anh ấy không có nhiều tiền. ☊
2214 Being a vegetarian, Mitsuko doesn't eat any kind of meat. ☊ Là người ăn chay, Mitsuko không ăn bất cứ loại thịt nào. ☊
2215 The police want to talk to anybody who saw the accident. ☊ Cảnh sát muốn nói chuyện với bất kì ai nhìn thấy vụ tai nạn. ☊
2218 Do the police know the cause of the explosion? ☊ Cảnh sát có biết nguyên nhân vụ nổ không? ☊
2220 I need my glasses, but I can't nd them. ☊ Tôi cần kính nhưng tôi không tìm thấy nó đâu. ☊
2221 I'm going to buy some new jeans today. ☊ Hôm nay tôi định đi mua một cái quần bò mới. ☊
2222 Did you hear a noise just now? ☊ Cậu có nghe thấy tiếng ồn vừa rồi không? ☊
2223 I can't work here. There's too much noise. ☊ Tôi không thể làm ở đây. Có quá nhiều tiếng ồn. ☊
2227 You can't sit here. There isn't any room. ☊ Cậu không thể ngồi đây. Không có phòng nào cả. ☊
2234 The news was very depressing. ☊ Tin đấy rất đáng buồn. ☊
2236 We had a very good trip. ☊ Chúng tôi đã có một chuyến đi rất hay. ☊
It's nice weather today.'> 2237 It's nice weather today.'> It's a nice day today. > It's nice weather today. It's nice weather today.'> ☊ Hôm nay trời đẹp. > Hôm nay thời tiết đẹp. ☊
2239 These chairs are mine. > This furniture is mine. ☊ Đống ghế này là của tôi. > Đông đồ đạc này là của tôi. ☊
That's good advice.'> 2240 That's good advice.'> That's a good suggestion. > That's good advice. That's good advice.'> ☊ Đấy là một gợi ý hay. > Đấy là một lời khuyên hay. ☊
2243 He got a university degree. ☊ Anh ấy đã có bằng đại học. ☊
2244 He was an NYU student. ☊ Anh ấy từng là sinh viên trường Đại học New York. ☊
2246 I don't think Marco will get the job, because he doesn't have enough experience. ☊ Tôi không nghĩ Marco sẽ được nhận vào việc bởi vì anh ấy không có đủ kinh nghiệm. ☊
2247 Can I talk to you? I need some advice. ☊ Tôi nói chuyện với cậu được không? Tôi cần ít lời khuyên. ☊
2251 Today I learned twenty (20) new vocabulary words. ☊ Tôi nay tôi học được hai mươi từ mới. ☊
2256 I'd like to give you some advice before you go o to college. ☊ Tôi muốn cho cậu ít lời khuyên trước khi rời đại học. ☊
2258 We've had wonderful weather this last month. ☊ Chúng ta đã gặp thời tiết tuyệt với tháng vừa qua. ☊
2261 I have to go to the bank today. — Is there a bank near here? ☊ Hôm nay tôi phải ra ngân hàng. - Có ngân hàng gần đây không? ☊
2265 Flora works eight (8) hours a day, six (6) days a week. ☊ Flora làm việc tám tiếng một ngày, sáu ngày một tuần. ☊
2267 The earth goes around the sun, and the moon goes around the earth. ☊ Trái đất quay quanh mặt trời và mặt trăng quay quanh trái đất. ☊
He's in jail.'> 2272 He's in jail.'> Milena's brother's in prison for robbery. > He's in jail. He's in jail.'> ☊ Em trai Milena đang ở trong nhà tù vì ăn cướp. ? Anh ấy đang ngồi tù. ☊
2273 Milena went to the prison to visit her brother. ☊ Milena đã đến nhà tù thăm em trai của cô ấy. ☊
2276 I was in class for ve (5) hours today. ☊ Hôm nay tôi ở lớp năm tiếng đồng hồ. ☊
2279 The economy was bad, so a lot of people were out of work. ☊ Kinh tế khi ấy tồi tệ nên nhiều người không có việc làm. ☊
2283 A vegetarian is someone who doesn't eat meat. ☊ Người ăn chay là người không ăn thịt. ☊
2287 You need patience to teach young children. ☊ Cậu cần sự bình tĩnh để dạy bọn trẻ nhỏ. ☊
2289 A paci st is a person who is against war. ☊ Người yêu hoà bình là người phản đối chiến tranh. ☊
2295 the unemployed. ☊ Cuộc sống sẽ suôn sẻ nếu cậu có việc làm nhưng mọi việc không dễ dàng như vậy đối với người thất nghiệp. ☊
2296 It is said that Robin Hood took money from the rich and gave it to the poor. ☊ Người ta nói Robin Hood lấy tiền từ người giàu rồi đưa chúng cho người nghèo. ☊
2298 The Atlantic Ocean is between Africa and America. ☊ Đại Tây Dương nằm giữa châu Phi và châu Mĩ. ☊
2299 Sweden is a country in northern Europe. ☊ Thuỵ Điển là một nước ở Bắc Âu. ☊
2304 Kenya is a country in East Africa. ☊ Kenya là một nước ở Đông Phi. ☊
2306 The Andes are mountains in South America. ☊ Andes là một dãy núi ở Nam Mĩ. ☊
2308 The Alps are mountains in central Europe. ☊ Alpes là một dãy núi ở châu Âu. ☊
2316 The Guggenheim Museum is in New York. ☊ Bảo tàng Guggenheim nằm ở New York. ☊
2322 Fortunately, the news wasn't as bad as we expected. ☊ May mắn là tin không xấu nhưng chúng ta tưởng. ☊
2325 Do you think two (2) days is enough time to visit New York? ☊ Cậu có nghĩ hai ngày là đủ để tham quan New York không? ☊
2329 Someone whose job is to inspect factories is a factory inspector. ☊ Người nào mà công việc là thị sát nhà máy là một thanh tra nhà máy. ☊
2335 A drive that takes two (2) hours is a two-hour drive. ☊ Một chuyến xe đi mất hai tiếng là một chuyến xe hai tiếng. ☊
2337 meeting has been canceled. ☊ Cuộc họp ngày mai đã bị huỷ. > Cuộc họp ngày mai đã bị huỷ. ☊
2338 The storm last week caused a lot of damage. > Last week's storm caused a lot of damage. ☊ Cơn bão tuần trước đã gây nhiều thiệt hại. > Cơn bão tuần trước đã gây nhiều thiệt hại. ☊
2341 had a minute's rest all day. ☊ Tôi chưa nghỉ được thậm chí một phút cả ngày nay. > Tôi chưa có được một phút nghỉ ngơi cà ngày nay. ☊
2343 Do you talk to yourself sometimes? ☊ Cậu có thỉnh thoảng tự nói chuyện với bản thân không? ☊
2344 It's not our fault. You can't blame us. ☊ Đấy không phải lỗi của chúng tôi. Cậu không thể đổ lỗi cho chúng tôi. ☊
2345 It's our own fault. We should blame ourselves. ☊ Đấy là lỗi của riêng chúng ta. Chúng ta nên tự nhận lỗi. ☊
2346 I feel nervous. I can't relax. ☊ Tôi thấy lo. Tôi không thư giãn được. ☊
2348 What time should we meet? ☊ Chúng ta nên gặp nhau mấy giờ? ☊
2349 He got up, washed, shaved, and got dressed. ☊ Anh ấy đã dậy, tắm rửa, cạo râu và mặc quần áo. ☊
2354 The movie itself wasn't very good, but I loved the music. ☊ Bản thân bộ lm thì không hay lắm nhưng tôi thích phần nhạc. ☊
2355 Even Magda herself doesn't think she'll get the new job. ☊ Magda thậm chí tự mình cũng không nghĩ là cô ấy sẽ có công ☊
2356 She climbed out of the swimming pool and dried herself o with a towel. ☊ Cô ấy trèo ra khỏi bể bơi và tự lau khô bằng khăn tắm. ☊
2362 They're not speaking to each other anymore. ☊ Họ sẽ không nói chuyện với nhau nữa. ☊
2363 We'd never met before, so we introduced ourselves to one another. ☊ Chúng tôi chưa từng gặp nhay trước đó nên chúng tôi đã tự giới thiệu cho nhau, ☊
2364 A friend of mine is getting married this Saturday. ☊ Một người bạn của tôi sẽ cưới Thứ bảy này. ☊
2365 We took a trip with some friends of ours. ☊ Chúng tôi đã đi một chuyến với vài người bạn của chúng tôi. ☊
2366 Pietro had an argument with a neighbor of his. ☊ Pietro đã có một trận cãi nhau với một hàng xóm của anh ấy. ☊
2368 She's living by herself. ☊ Chị tôi đã tốt nghiệp đại học và đang sống ở nhà riêng. > Cô ấy đang ở riêng. ☊
2374 She raises her children as a single mother on her own. ☊ Cô ấy tự nuôi con một mình kiểu bà mẹ đơn thân. ☊
2379 The new restaurant is very good. I went there last night. ☊ Cái nhà hàng mới rất tuyệt. Tôi đã đến đấy tối qua. ☊
2380 check. ☊ Tối nay có máy bay đi Madrid không? - Có thể có, để tôi xem. ☊
2382 I heard music, so there must have been somebody at home. ☊ Tôi đã nghe thấy tiếng nhạc nên chắc chắn đã có ai đó ở nhà. ☊
2385 That building is now a supermarket. It used to be a movie theater. ☊ Toà nhà kia bây giờ là một siêu thị. Nó từng là một rạp chiếu lm. ☊
2386 There's bound to be a ight to Madrid tonight. ☊ Chắc chắn có một chuyến bay đến Madrid tối nay. ☊
2388 I like the place where I live, but it'd be nicer to live by the ocean. ☊ Tôi thích nơi tôi sống nhưng sống ở gần đại dương sẽ tuyệt hơn. ☊
2389 I was told that there'd be someone to meet me at the airport, but there wasn't. ☊ Tôi đã được bảo là có người gặp tôi ở sân bay nhưng không có ao cả. ☊
2390 She went out without any money. ☊ Cô ấy đã ra ngoài mà không mang tiền. ☊
2391 He refused to eat anything. ☊ Anh ấy từ chối không ăn gì. ☊
2394 Let me know if you need anything. ☊ Hãy cho tôi biết nếu cậu có cần gì. ☊
2395 I'm sorry for any trouble I've caused. ☊ Tôi xin lỗi vì những rắc rối tôi đã gây ra. ☊
2396 Anyone who wants to take the exam should tell me by Friday. ☊ Ai muốn thi thì nên bảo tôi trước ngày Thứ sáu. ☊
2399 She'll have no di culty nding a job. ☊ Cô ấy sẽ không khó tìm thấy việc làm. ☊
2402 This money is all yours. None of it is mine. ☊ Tiền này là của cậu tất. Không có tí nào của tôi. ☊
2404 The house is empty. There's no one living there. ☊ Căn nhà trống không. Không có ai sống ở đấy. ☊
2406 Herman didn't tell anyone about his plans. ☊ Herman đã không nói với ai về kế hoạch của anh ấy. ☊
2408 The accident looked serious, but fortunately nobody was injured. ☊ Vụ tai nạn trông có vẻ nghiêm trọng nhưng may mắn là không ai bị thương. ☊
2412 here. ☊ Không có nhiều khác du lịch ở đây. > Không có nhiều khác du lịch ở đây. ☊
2413 Monika's very busy with her job. She has little time for other things. ☊ Monika rất bận rộn với công việc. Cô ấy có ít thời gian cho chuyện khác. ☊
2416 him. ☊ Anh ấy nói tiếng Anh ít nên khó mà giao tiếp với anh ấy. ☊
2418 to win. ☊ Mọi người đã ngạc nhiên là anh ấy thắng. Ít người nghĩ là anh ấy thắng. ☊
2419 I can't give you a decision yet. I need more time to think about it. ☊ Tôi chưa thể đưa anh quyết định được. Tôi cần thêm thời gian để suy nghĩ về nó. ☊
2420 It was a very boring place to live. There was little to do. ☊ Đấy là một nơi buồn chán để sống. Có ít thứ để làm. ☊
2421 I don't go out very often. I stay home most days. ☊ Tôi không ra ngoài thường xuyên lắm. Tôi ở nhà gần như hàng ngày. ☊
2424 Have you read any of these books? ☊ Cậu đã đọc quyển nào trong chỗ sách này chưa? ☊
2425 I was sick yesterday, so I spent most of the day in bed. ☊ Hôm qua tôi ốm nên tôi mất gần như cả ngày nằm trên giường. ☊
2426 EN All the owers in this garden are beautiful. ☊ Tất cả hoa trong khu vườn này đều đẹp. ☊
2427 We're able to solve most of the problems we have. ☊ Chúng tôi có thể giải quyết hầu hết những vấn đề của chúng tôi. ☊
2428 Do any of you want to go to a party tonight? ☊ Có cái trong các cậu muốn tới bữa tiệc tối nay không? ☊
2429 Half this money is mine, and half of it is yours. ☊ Nửa số tiền này là của tôi và nửa kia là của cậu. ☊
2430 When she got married, she kept it a secret. She didn't tell any of her friends. ☊ Khi cô ấy kết hôn, cô ấy giữ một bí mật. Cô ấy không nói với ai trong số bạn bè của cô ấy. ☊
2431 Deepak and I have very di erent ideas. I don't agree with many of his opinions. ☊ Deepak và tôi có ý kiến khác nhau. Tôi không đồng ý vớ nhiều ý kiến của anh ấy. ☊
2432 Not all the tourists in the group were Spanish. Some of them were French. ☊ Không phải tất cả khách du lịch trong đoàn đều là người Tây Ban Nha. Một vài trong số họ là người Pháp. ☊
2435 Both restaurants are very good. > Both of these restaurants are very good. ☊ Cả hai nhà hàng đều rất tốt. > Cả hai nhà hàng này đều rất tốt. ☊
2436 Neither restaurant is expensive. > Neither of the restaurants we went to was expensive. ☊ Cả hai nhà hàng này đều không đắt. > Cả hai nhà hàng mà chúng tôi đến đều không đắt. ☊
2442 I couldn't decide which of the two (2) shirts to buy. I liked both. ☊ Tôi không quyết định được trong hai cái áo thì mua cái nào. Tôi thích cả hai. ☊
2444 She said she would contact me, but she neither wrote nor called. ☊ Cô ấy nói cô ấy sẽ liên hệ với tôi nhưng cô ấy không viết thư hay gọi điện gì cả. ☊
2445 Either you apologize, or I'll never speak to you again. ☊ Một trong hai cậu xin lỗi không thì tôi sẽ không bao giờ nói chuyện với các cậu nữa. ☊
2446 You could stay at either of these hotels. (2) > You could stay at any of these hotels. (many) ☊ Cậu có thể ở một trong hai khách sạn này. > Cậu ở khách sạn nào cũng được. ☊
2449 He thinks he knows everything. ☊ Anh ấy nghĩ anh ấy biết mọi thứ. ☊
2451 All I've eaten today is a sandwich. ☊ Toàn bộ những gì tôi đã ăn hôm nay là một cái bánh mì kẹp. ☊
2452 EN Did you read the whole book? ☊ Cậu có đọc toàn bộ quyển sách không? ☊
2455 When we were on vacation, we went to the beach every day. ☊ Hồi chúng tôi đi nghỉ, chúng tôi ngày nào cũng ra bãi biển. ☊
2457 We don't see each other very often. About every six (6) months. ☊ Chúng tôi không gặp nhau thường xuyên lắm. Khoảng sáu tháng một lần. ☊
2458 We spent all day at the beach. ☊ Chúng tôi cả ngày ở bãi biển. ☊
2459 He didn't say a word all night long. ☊ Anh ấy không nói câu nào suốt cả đêm. ☊
2460 been? ☊ Tôi đã tìm cậu cả buổi sáng. Cậu đã ở đâu vậy? ☊
2461 They never go out. They're at home all the time. ☊ Họ chưa ra ngoài bao giờ. Họ suốt ngày ở nhà. ☊
2462 It was a terrible re. The whole building got destroyed. ☊ Đấy là một đám cháy kinh khủng. Cả toà nhà bị phá huỷ. ☊
2463 I've read every one (1) of those books. ☊ Tôi đã đọc một trong những quyển sách này. ☊
2465 Read each of these sentences carefully. ☊ Hãy đọc cẩn thận từng câu này. ☊
2467 The students were each given a book. ☊ Các học sinh được đưa cho mỗi người một quyển sách. ☊
2468 There's a train to the city every hour. ☊ Có một chuyến tàu tới thành phố mỗi giờ. ☊
2469 Seat belts in cars save lives. Each driver should wear one. ☊ Dây an toàn ở xe hơi bảo vệ mạng sống. Mỗi lái xe nên đeo một cái. ☊
2470 Write your answer to each question on a separate sheet of paper. ☊ Viết câu trả lời cho mỗi câu hỏi lên một tờ giấy riêng. ☊
2473 Anyone who wants to apply for the job must do so by Friday. ☊ Bất kì ai muốn nộp đơn xin việc phải thực hiện trước ngày Thứ sáu. ☊
2474 I don't like stories that have unhappy endings. ☊ Tôi không thích những chuyện kết thúc không có hậu. ☊
2475 The printer that broke down is working again now. ☊ Máy in bị hỏng nay đã hoạt động trở lại rồi. ☊
2476 Everything that happened was my fault. ☊ Mọi chuyện xảy ra là lỗi tại tôi. ☊
2477 I've never spoken to the woman who lives next door. ☊ Tôi chưa bao giờ nói chuyện với người phụ nữ sống nhà bên cạnh. ☊
2478 The building destroyed in the re has now been rebuilt. ☊ Toà nhà bị lửa tàn phá nay đã được xây lại. ☊
2479 The shuttle that goes to the airport runs every half hour. ☊ Xe bus con thoi mà chạy đến sân bay chạy nửa tiếng một lần. ☊
2480 A mystery is something that cannot be explained. ☊ Một điều huyền bí là một thứ không thể giải thích được. ☊
2481 The driver who caused the accident was ned ve hundred dollars ($500). > The driver who caused the accident was ned four hundred euros (€400). ☊ Người lái xe gây ra tai nạn đã bị phạt năm trăm dollar. ☊
2482 We live in a world that is changing all the time. ☊ Chúng ta sống ở một thế giới đang thay đổi luôn luôn. ☊
2483 It seems that Earth is the only planet that can support life. ☊ Có vẻ như Trái Đất là hành tinh duy nhất có thể nuôi sự sống. ☊
The woman who lives next door is a doctor.'> 2484 The woman who lives next door is a doctor.'> A woman lives next door. She's a doctor. > The woman who lives next door is a doctor. The woman who lives next door is a doctor.'> ☊ Có một người phụ nữ sống nhà bên cạnh. Cô ấy là bác sĩ. > Người phụ nữ sống ở nhà bên cạnh là bác sĩ. ☊
2487 I wanted to see a woman. She was away on vacation. > The woman whom I wanted to see was away on vacation. ☊ Tôi muốn gặp một người phụ nữ. Cô ấy đã đi nghỉ nơi khác. > Người phụ nữ mà tôi muốn gặp đã đi nghỉ nơi khác. ☊
2489 keys you lost? ☊ Cậu tìm thấy chìa khoá mà cậu làm mất chưa? > Cậu tìm thấy chìa khoá cậu làm mất chưa? ☊
The dress that she bought doesn't t her very well.'> 2490 The dress that she bought doesn't t her very well.'> The dress that Yuliana bought doesn't t her very well. > The dress that she bought doesn't t her very well. The dress that she bought doesn't t her very well.'> ☊ Bộ áo váy mà Yuliana mua không vừa với cô ấy lắm. > Bộ áo váy Yuliana mua không vừa với cô ấy lắm. ☊
2491 Are these the books that you were looking for? > Are these the books you were looking for? ☊ Đây có phải chỗ sách mà cậu đang tìm không? > Đây có phải chỗ sách cậu đang tìm không? ☊
2492 The woman with whom he fell in love left him after a month. > The woman he fell in love with left him after a month. ☊ Người phụ nữ mà anh ấy đem lòng yêu đã bỏ anh được một tháng. > Người phụ nữ anh ấy đem lòng yêu đã bỏ anh được một tháng. ☊
2493 The man that I was sitting next to on the plane talked the whole time. > The man I was sitting next to on the plane talked the whole time. ☊ Người đàn ông mà tôi ngồi cạnh trên máy bay nói chuyện suốt. > Người đàn ông tôi ngồi cạnh trên máy bay nói chuyện suốt. ☊
2495 had. ☊ Tôi đã đưa cô ấy tất cả tiền mà tôi có. > Tôi đưa cô ấy tất cả tiền mà tôi có. ☊
2496 Did you hear the things that they said? > Did you hear what they said? ☊ Cậu có nghe thấy những gì mà họ nói không? > Cậu có nghe thấy những gì họ nói không? ☊
Have you nished the work you had to do?'> 2500 Have you nished the work you had to do?'> Your friend had to do some work. You want to know if she's nished. > Have you nished the work you had to do? Have you nished the work you had to do?'> ☊ Bạn của bạn phải làm việc gì đó. Bạn muốn biết cô ấy đã xong hay chưa. > Cậu đã xong việc cậu phải làm chưa? ☊
2506 Who was that man I saw you with in the restaurant? ☊ Người mà tôi thấy đi cùng với cậu trong nhà hàng là ai? ☊
2508 Tell me what you want, and I'll try to get it for you. ☊ Nói với tôi cậu cần gì và tôi sẽ cố lấy nó cho cậu. ☊
2519 Do you remember the day we went to the zoo? ☊ Cậu có nhớ cái ngày chúng ta đi vườn thú không? ☊
2520 The reason I'm calling you is to ask your advice. ☊ Lí do tôi đang gọi cho cậu là muốn xin cậu lời khuyên. ☊
2522 I went to see the doctor, who told me to rest for a few days. ☊ Tôi đã đến gặp bác sĩ, người mà bảo tôi nghỉ ngơi vài ngày. ☊
2523 Do you know anyone who speaks French and Italian? ☊ Cậu có biết ai nói được tiếng Pháp và tiếng Ý không? ☊
2524 Valerio, who speaks French and Italian, works as a tour guide. ☊ Valerio, người nói được tiếng Pháp và tiếng Ý, làm nghề hướng dẫn viên du lịch. ☊
2526 This morning I met somebody I hadn't seen in ages. ☊ Sáng nay tôi gặp một người tôi lâu lắm rồi không gặp. ☊
2527 The population of London, which was once the largest city in the world, is now decreasing. ☊ Dân số của London, nơi từng là thành phố lớn nhất thế giới, ngày nay đang giảm xuống. ☊
2528 Few of the people who applied for the job had the necessary quali cations. ☊ Ít người nộp đơn xin việc này đạt chất lượng cần thiết. ☊
2529 Camila showed me a picture of her son, who is a police o cer. ☊ Camilia đưa tôi bức ảnh của con cô ấy, người đang là cảnh sát. ☊
2530 The doctor who examined me couldn't nd anything wrong. ☊ Vị bác sĩ khám cho tôi không tìm thấy được vấn đề gì. ☊
2532 Mr. Lopez, whom I spoke with at the meeting, is very interested in our plan. ☊ Ông Lopez, người tôi đã nói chuyện còng tại buổi họp, rất hứng thú với kế hoạch của cậu. ☊
2533 Fortunately, we had a map that we would have gotten lost without. ☊ May thay, chúng tôi đã có cái bản đồ mà không có nó là chúng tôi sẽ lạc. ☊
2534 This is my friend from Italy that I was telling you about. ☊ Đây là người bạn đến từ Ý của tôi mà tôi đã nói với cậu. ☊
2537 trees. ☊ Chúng tôi lái xe dọc con đường mà hai bên cây cối thành hàng. ☊
2539 her. ☊ Di Quyên không có điện thoại gây khó khăn cho việc liên lạc với cô ấy. ☊
2544 The police never found the money stolen in the robbery. ☊ Cảnh sát không bao giờ tìm thấy số tiền bị mất trong vụ trộm. ☊
2545 Most of the goods made in this factory are exported. ☊ Hầu hết hàng hoá sản xuất ở nhà máy này được xuất khẩu. ☊
2547 I didn't talk much to the man sitting next to me on the plane. ☊ Tôi đã không nói chuyện nhiều với người đàn ông ngồi cạnh tôi trên máy bay. ☊
2548 The taxi taking us to the airport broke down. ☊ Chiếc taxi đưa chúng tôi đến sân bay đã bị hỏng. ☊
2549 The road damaged in the storm has now been repaired. ☊ Con đường bị con bão phá nay đã được sửa lại. ☊
2551 reasonable. ☊ Hầu hết gợi ý được đưa ra tại buổi họp không hợp lí lắm. ☊
2557 I've been working very hard all day, and now I'm exhausted. ☊ Tôi đã làm việc cật lực cả ngày nay và giờ tôi kiệt sức. ☊
2558 Vitale is very good at telling funny stories. He can be very amusing. ☊ Vitale rất giỏi kể chuyện cười. Anh ấy rất hài hước. ☊
2559 talking, and he never says anything interesting. ☊ Anh ấy là một trong những người tẻ nhạt nhất mà tôi từng gặp. Anh ấy không bao giờ ngừng nói và anh ấy không bao giờ nói được thứ gì thú vị. ☊
2560 EN As the movie went on, it became more and more boring. ☊ Khi bộ lm tiếp tục, nó càng ngày cành chán. ☊
2562 This milk tastes a little strange. ☊ Sữa này vị hơi lạ. ☊
2564 Why do you look all wet? Have you been out in the rain? ☊ Tai sao trông cậu ướt hết vậy? Cậu mới ở ngoài mưa à? ☊
2569 very uent. ☊ Cho dù Rosetta vẫn mắc lỗi nhưng tiếng Anh của cô ấy vẫn rất nhuần nhuyễn. ☊
2570 The shoes I tried on t me perfectly. ☊ Đôi giày tôi đã thử vừa khít chân tôi. ☊
2575 Esteban always wears nice clothes. He's always well dressed. ☊ Estaban luôn mặc quần áo đẹp. Anh ấy luôn ăn mặc đẹp. ☊
2576 Elisa has a lot of responsibility in her job, but she isn't very well paid. ☊ Elisa có nhiều trách nhiệm trong công việc nhưng cô ấy không được trả lương tốt. ☊
2578 You've hardly changed! ☊ Cậu bây giờ trông vẫn như cách đây mười lăm năm. Cậu gần như không thay đổi. ☊
2579 Our new boss is not very popular. Hardly anyone likes her. ☊ Bà chủ mới của chúng ta không được lòng lắm. Gần như chẳng có ai ưa bà ấy. ☊
2580 It was very crowded in the room. There was hardly anywhere to sit. ☊ Phòng này rất đông. Gần như chẳng có chỗ nào để ngồi. ☊
2581 anywhere to go for fun. ☊ Tôi ghét thị trấn này. Gần như chẳng có gì để làm và chẳng có nơi nào để chơi. ☊
2582 The story was so stupid. > It was such a stupid story. ☊ Câu chuyện khá ngu xuẩn. > Đấy là một câu chuyện khá là ngu ☊
2584 come home. ☊ Chúng tôi đã có kì nghỉ tuyệt vời đến nỗi chúng tôi không muốn về nhà. ☊
2585 She speaks English so well you would think it was her native language. ☊ Cô ấy nói tiếng Anh tốt đến nỗi anh sẽ tưởng đấy là tiếng mẹ đẻ của cô ấy. ☊
2586 The music was so loud that you could hear it from miles away. ☊ Âm nhạc to đến nỗi mà tôi có thể nghe thấy nó cách đây hàng dặm. ☊
2587 I haven't seen her for such a long time. ☊ Tôi đã không gặp cô ấy được một thời gian khá dài. ☊
2590 Is Raj going to apply for the job? Does he have enough experience? > Is he experienced enough for the job? ☊ Raj định nộp đơn xin việc đó phải không? Anh ấy có đủ kinh nghiệm không? > Anh ấy có đủ kinh nghiệm để làm việc đó không? ☊
2592 It's too far to walk home from here. ☊ Đi về nhà từ đây quá xa. ☊
2593 These apples aren't ripe enough to eat. ☊ Những quả táo này chưa đủ chín để ăn. ☊
2595 farther away? ☊ Cậu đang đứng quá gần máy ảnh. Cậu lùi ra xa một tí được không? ☊
2600 The buses run more often than the trains. ☊ Xe bus chạy thường xuyên hơn tàu hoả. ☊
2603 This bag is slightly heavier than the other one. ☊ Túi này năng hơn một chút so với túi kia. ☊
2604 Her illness was far more serious than we thought at rst. ☊ Bệnh của cô ấy nghiêm trọng hơn nhiều so với chúng ta tưởng tượng lúc đầu. ☊
2606 This hotel is better than the other one, and it's no more expensive. ☊ Khách sạn này tốt hơn cái kia mà nó không đắt hơn. ☊
2608 What time should we leave? — The sooner the better. ☊ Chúng ta nên đi lúc mấy giờ? - Càng sớm càng tốt. ☊
2615 I'm sorry I'm late. I got here as fast as I could. ☊ Xin lỗi tôi đến muộn. Tôi đã đến đây sớm nhất có thể. ☊
2616 You're free to have as much food as you want. ☊ Cậu được thoải mái lấy bao nhiêu thức ăn mà cậu muốn. ☊
2618 Gas is twice as expensive as it was a few years ago. ☊ Gas đắt gấp đôi so với mấy năm trước. ☊
I can't run as fast as him.'> 2621 I can't run as fast as him.'> I can't run as fast as he can. > I can't run as fast as him. I can't run as fast as him.'> ☊ Tôi không thể chạy nhanh bằng anh ấy. > Tôi không thể chạy nhanh bằng anh ấy. ☊
2623 Why does she always come to see me at the worst possible time? ☊ Tại sao cô ấy luôn đến gặp tôi vào những lúc dở nhất có thể? ☊
2624 He's the most patient person I've ever met. ☊ Anh ấy là người kiên nhẫn nhất mà tôi từng gặp. ☊
2625 His eldest son is sixteen (16) years old. ☊ Con cả anh ấy mười sáu tuổi. ☊
2626 It was moving to another country. ☊ Quyết định quan trọng nhất cậu từng phải đưa ra là gì? - Đó là: chuyển sang một nước khác. ☊
2627 When we went to Munich, our guide spoke English uently. ☊ Hồi chúng tôi đi München, hướng dẫn viên của chúng tôi nói tiếng Anh trôi chảy. ☊
2629 Walter hardly ever watches TV, and rarely reads newspapers. ☊ Walter gần như không bao giờ xem vô tuyến và hiếm khi đọc báo. ☊
2630 The tra c isn't usually as bad as it was this morning. ☊ Giao thông thường không tệ như sáng nay. ☊
2633 He always says he won't be late, but he always is. ☊ Anh ấy luôn nói là anh ấy sẽ không đến muộn nhưng anh ấy luôn muộn. ☊
2634 Yevgeniy doesn't work here anymore. He left last month. But Alan still works here. ☊ Yevgeniy không còn làm ở đây nữa. Anh ấy đã đi tháng trước. Nhưng Alan vẫn làm ở đây. ☊
2637 Violetta lost her job six (6) months ago and hasn't found another job yet. ☊ Violetta mất việc sáu tháng trước và vẫn chưa tìm thấy việc khác. ☊
2638 She said she would be here an hour ago, and she still hasn't arrived. ☊ Một tiếng trước cô ấy nói cô ấy sẽ ở đây và giờ cô ấy vẫn chưa tới. ☊
2639 Have you written him yet? — Yes, and he still hasn't replied. ☊ Cậu đã viết cho anh ấy chưa? - Rồi và anh ấy vẫn chưa trả lời. ☊
2640 Should I tell him what happened, or does he already know? ☊ Tôi có nên nói với anh ấy chuyện xảy ra không hay là anh ấy đã ☊
2642 Would you like to eat with us, or have you already eaten? ☊ Cậu có muốn ăn cùng chúng tôi không hay cậu đã ăn rồi? ☊
2643 The plane is still waiting on the runway and hasn't taken o yet. ☊ Máy bay vẫn đợi trên đường và chưa cất cánh. ☊
2644 thirty (30) minutes. ☊ Máy bay hạ cánh chưa? > Chưa, dự kiến là nó sẽ hạ cánh khoảng ba mươi phút nữa. ☊
2645 He always wears a coat, even in hot weather. ☊ Anh ấy luôn mặc áo khoác thậm chí dưới trời nóng. ☊
2647 I got up very early, but my teacher got up even earlier. ☊ Tôi dậy rất nhưng giáo viên của tôi dậy còn sớm hơn. ☊
2649 Even though she can't drive, she still bought a car. ☊ Cho dù cô ấy không biết lái, cô ấy vẫn mua xe hơi. ☊
2650 tomorrow, I'm sure we'll see each other before the weekend. ☊ Tôi có thể sẽ gặp cậu ngày mai. Nhưng cho dù tôi không gặp cậu ngày mai, tôi chắc chắn là chúng ta sẽ gặp nhau trước cuối tuần. ☊
2652 We're going to the beach tomorrow, even if it's raining. ☊ Chúng tôi sẽ ra bãi biển ngày mai, thậm chí nếu trời mưa. ☊
In spite of not feeling well, she still went to work.'> 2653 In spite of not feeling well, she still went to work.'> Although she wasn't feeling well, she still went to work. > In spite of not feeling well, she still went to work. In spite of not feeling well, she still went to work.'> ☊ Mặc dù cô ấy không khoẻ nhưng cô ấy vẫn đi làm. > Dù cô ấy không khoẻ, cô ấy vẫn đi làm. ☊
2657 high. ☊ Cô ấy chỉ đồng ý công việc vì lương rất cao. ☊
2658 She accepted the job in spite of the salary, which was rather low. ☊ Cô ấy đồng ý công việc bất chấp lương khá thấp. ☊
2660 house. ☊ Tôi sẽ gửi cậu bản đồ và chỉ dẫn phòng khi cậu không tìm thấy nhà của chúng tôi. ☊
2661 I'll remind him of the meeting in case he's forgotten. ☊ Toi sẽ nhắc anh ấy chuyện buổi họp phòng khi anh ấy quên. ☊
2667 I'll see you tomorrow unless I have to work late. ☊ Tôi sẽ gặp cậu ngày mai nếu tôi không phải làm muộn. ☊
2671 Ayman slipped as he was getting o the bus. ☊ Ayman bị trượt chân khi anh ấy đang ra khỏi xe bus. ☊
2672 We met Yuko as we were leaving the hotel. ☊ Chúng tôi đã gặp Yuko khi chúng tôi đang rời khách sạn. ☊
2676 and his cellphone doesn't work there. ☊ Tôi không thể liên lạc với David khi anh ấy đang đi công tác ở Nhật Bản và điện thoại di động của anh ấy không hoạt động ở đó. ☊
2677 Some sports, like motorcycle racing, can be dangerous. ☊ Một số môn thể thao như đua xe máy có thể nguy hiểm. ☊
2678 done it like this. ☊ Lẽ ra cậu nên làm như tôi đã chỉ cho cậu. > Lẽ ra cậu nên làm như thế này. ☊
2680 Jiyeong works as the manager in his company. ☊ Chí Vinh làm chức giám đốc trong công ti của anh ấy. ☊
2681 Euna has to make important decisions, just like the manager. ☊ Ân Nhã phải đưa ra những quyết định quan trọng giống như một giám đốc. ☊
It looks as if she isn't coming. > It looks as though she isn't coming.'> 2683 It looks as if she isn't coming. > It looks as though she isn't coming.'> Iris is very late, isn't she? It looks like she isn't coming. > It looks as if she isn't coming. > It looks as though she isn't coming. It looks as if she isn't coming. > It looks as though she isn't coming.'> ☊ Iris đến rất muộn phải không? Trông giống như là cô ấy sẽ không đến. > Trông như kiểu là cô ấy sẽ không đến. > Trông như kiểu là cô ấy sẽ không đến. ☊
2685 having a party. ☊ Cậu có nghe thấy tiếng nhạc nhà bên cạnh không? Nghe giống như là họ đang có tiệc. ☊
2686 After the interruption, the speaker went on talking as if nothing had happened. ☊ Sau khi bị gián đoạn, diễn giả tiếp tục nói cứ như thể là chưa có chuyện gì xảy ra. ☊
2688 She's always asking me to do things for her, as if I didn't have enough to do already. ☊ Cô ấy luôn bảo tôi làm đủ thứ hộ cô ấy cứ như là tôi chưa đủ việc để làm. ☊
2694 It rained for three (3) days without stopping. ☊ Trời mưa suốt ba ngày không nghỉ. ☊
2697 I sent the package to them today, so they should receive it by Monday. > They should receive it no later than Monday. ☊ Tôi đã gửi gói hàng cho họ hôm nay nên họ sẽ nhận được nó vào Thứ hai. ☊
2699 I slept until noon this morning. > I didn't get up until noon this morning. ☊ Tôi đã ngủ đến trưa nay. > Tôi đã khong ngủ dậy đến tận trưa nay. ☊
2700 Pablo will be away until Saturday. > Pablo will be back by Saturday. ☊ Pablo sẽ đi vắng đến Thứ bảy. > Pablo sẽ trở về trước Thứ bảy. ☊
2702 It's too late to go to the bank now. By the time we get there, it'll be closed. ☊ Bây giờ quá muộn để đi ngân hàng. Đến khi chúng ta tới đó thì nó sẽ không mở cửa. ☊
2704 time he arrived, everybody had left. ☊ Xe hơi của Silvio đã bị hỏng trên đường đến nhà bạn anh ấy. Đến khi anh ấy tới nơi, mọi người đã đi. ☊
2705 I'll see you AT noon, ON Wednesday, ON the twenty- fth, IN December. ☊ Tôi sẽ gặp cậu vào buổi trưa, Thứ tư, ngày hai mươi lăm tháng mười hai. ☊
2706 I'll see you IN the morning, ON May thirty- rst (31st), twenty-fourteen (2014). ☊ Tôi sẽ gặp cậu vào buổi sáng, ngày ba mươi mốt tháng năm năm hai nghìn không trăm mười bốn. ☊
2709 I'll be back IN a week. ☊ Tôi sẽ quay về trong vòng một tuần nữa. ☊
2727 The plant is in the corner of the room. ☊ Cái cây ở góc căn phòng. ☊
2731 medical school, but I want to go to law school. ☊ Anh tôi đang học đại học còn tôi vẫn học trung học phổ thông. > Anh ấy học trường y còn tôi muốn vào trường luật. ☊
2732 We went ON a cruise last week, and there weren't many people ON the ship. ☊ Chúng tôi đã đi trên một con du thuyền tuần trước và không có nhiều người trên tàu. ☊
2735 ight. ☊ Tôi ngồi ghế cánh trên máy bay. > Tôi ngồi ghế cánh trên chuyến bay. ☊
2736 Nuria passed me ON her bike yesterday. ☊ Hôm qua Nuria đi qua mặt tôi trên chiếc xe đạp của cô ấy. ☊
2737 My friends are IN China. They'll be going back TO Italy next week. ☊ Các bạn của tôi đang ở Trung Quốc. Họ sẽ trở về Ý tuần sau. ☊
2739 Sir, I'm in a hurry to catch my ight ON time. When will we arrive AT the airport? ☊ Thưa ngài, tôi đang vội để bắt chuyến bay cho đúng giờ. Khi nào chúng ta sẽ tới sân bay? ☊
2744 Have you ever been IN love with somebody? ☊ Cậu đã bao giờ yêu ai chưa? ☊
2745 IN my opinion, the movie wasn't that great. ☊ Theo ý kiến của tôi, bộ lm không hay đến thế. ☊
2746 IN my mother's opinion, the food AT this restaurant is the best. ☊ Theo ý kiến mẹ tôi, thức ăn ở nhà hàng này là tuyệt nhất. ☊
2747 school AT seventeen (17). ☊ Latifa thôi học ở tuổi mười bảy. > Cô ấy thôi học lúc mười bảy tuổi. ☊
2748 We took o an hour ago, and now we're ying AT a speed OF nine hundred (900) kilometers per hour AT an altitude OF ten thousand (10,000) meters. ☊ Chúng tôi đã cất cánh một tiếng trước và chúng tôi đang bay với tốc độ chín kilometre một giờ và ở độ cao mười nghìn metre. ☊
2752 it ON the internet. ☊ Tôi không nghe thấy tin trên đài hay vô tuyến mà tôi thấy nó trên mạng. ☊
2753 I've never met the woman IN charge OF marketing, but I've spoken to her ON the phone a few times. ☊ Tôi chưa bao giờ gặp người phụ nữ chịu trách nhiệm marketing nhưng tôi đã nói chuyện với cô ấy qua điện thoại vài lần. ☊
2755 She's put ON a lot of weight this year, so she wants to go ON a diet. ☊ Cô ấy đã lên nhiều cân năm nay nên cô ấy muốn ăn kiêng. ☊
2756 While I was watching F1 racing yesterday, I saw one of the cars catch ON re. ☊ Khi tôi đang xem xua đua công thức một hôm qua, tôi đã thấy một chiếc xe hơi bắt lửa. ☊
2757 Sometimes my job can be really stressful, but ON the whole I like the people and enjoy the job. ☊ Thỉnh thoảng công việc của tôi có thể rất căng thẳng nhưng trên hết tôi quý mọi người và thích công việc. ☊
2758 I didn't mean to annoy you, I didn't do it ON purpose. ☊ Tôi không cố ý làm phiền cậu, tôi không cố tình làm thế. ☊
2759 He bumped INTO me ON accident. ☊ Anh ấy đã tình cờ bắt gặp tôi. ☊
2761 I didn't bring enough cash, so could I pay BY credit card? ☊ Tôi không mang đủ tiền mặt, vậy tôi có thể trả bằng thẻ tín dụng được không? ☊
You don't need to x that manually.'> 2762 You don't need to x that manually.'> You don't need to x that BY hand, I can write a computer program to help you. > You don't need to x that manually. You don't need to x that manually.'> ☊ Cậu không cần phải sửa nó bằng tay, tôi có thể viết một chương trình vi tính để giúp cậu. > Cậu không phải sửa nó theo cách thủ công. ☊
2764 Olga's father is an oil tycoon, and goes to work BY helicopter and BY plane. ☊ Bố của Olga là một ông trùm dầu mỏ và ông thường đi làm bằng trực thăng và máy bay. ☊
2765 It's a two-hour drive to the airport BY car, but it's only forty (40) minutes by high-speed rail. ☊ Lái xe đến sân bay bằng xe hơi mất hai tiếng nhưng đi bằng đường sắt cao tốc thì chỉ mất bốn mươi phút. ☊
2766 I arrived ON the seven-o'clock (7:00) train. ☊ Tôi đã đến chuyến tàu bảy giờ. ☊
2776 The authorities are still ba ed by the cause of the explosion. ☊ Các chuyên gia vẫn nhức đầu vì nguyên nhân của vụ nổ. ☊
2778 EN I think we're lost. We need to get a map OF this city. — I'll search FOR an app. ☊ Tôi nghĩ chúng ta đã bị lạc. Chúng ta cần kiếm một cái bản đồ thành phố này. - Tôi sẽ tìm một ứng dụng. ☊
2780 The last twenty (20) years has seen a tremendous decrease IN crime. ☊ Hai mươi năm nay đã có một sự giảm dữ dội về số vụ phạm tội. ☊
2783 getting lots of invitations TO wedding banquets. ☊ Nhiều bạn của tôi năm nay cưới. Tôi vẫn đang được nhận rất nhiều lời mời tới dự các đám cưới. ☊
2785 I was very surprised BY her reaction TO my simple suggestion. ☊ Tôi rất ngạc nhiên với phản ứng của cô ấy trước gợi ý đơn giản của tôi. ☊
2786 His attitude toward his job is so positive that he increases his sales every month. ☊ Thái độ của anh ấy với công việc tích cực đến mức tháng nào anh ấy cũng tăng doanh thu. ☊
2792 Always be polite and nice to strangers. They might be the boss at your next job. ☊ Hãy luôn luôn lịch sự và tử tế với những người lạ. Họ có thể là ông chủ của cậu trong công việc tiếp theo. ☊
2793 He donated half his wealth to charity, which was very generous of him. ☊ Anh ấy ủng hộ nửa số tài sản của mình cho từ thiện, cho thấy anh ấy rất hào phóng ☊
2794 Rashid is really angry about what his brother said. ☊ Rashid thực sự tức giận về những gì em trai anh ấy nói. ☊
2795 He's upset with him because he wants to put their parents in a nursing home. ☊ Anh ấy buồn với em trai vì em trai muốn đưa bố mẹ họ vào viện dưỡng lão. ☊
2796 In fact, his sister was even more furious when she heard it. ☊ Thực tế chị của anh ấy thậm chí còn điên tiết hơn khi nghe được điều đó. ☊
2801 Were you nervous about giving a speech in a foreign language? ☊ Cậu có hồi hộp vì phải diễn thuyết bằng tiếng nước ngoài không? ☊
2802 I was very pleased with the audience's reception of my speech. ☊ Tôi đã rất mãn nguyện vì sự đón nhận của thính giả đối với bài nói của tôi. ☊
2803 Everybody was shocked by the news on September eleventh (11th), two thousand one (2001). ☊ Mọi người đều choáng vì tin ngày mười một tháng chín năm hai nghìn không trăm linh một. ☊
2807 I feel sorry for the loser. > I pity the loser. ☊ Tôi thấy tiếc cho người thua. > Tôi tiếc cho người thua. ☊
2815 Don't be jealous or envious of that popular girl in school. ☊ Đừng ghen tị hay đố kị với cô bé nổi trội trong trường kia. ☊
2819 Are you aware of the seriousness of this crime? ☊ Cậu có ý thức được độ nghiêm trọng của tội này không. ☊
2820 EN I wasn't conscious during the operation. The doctors had given me anesthesia. ☊ Tôi bất tỉnh suốt cuộc phẫu thuật. Các bác sĩ đã gây mê tôi. ☊
2822 The paper I wrote for class was full of obvious mistakes. ☊ Tờ giấy tôi viết cho lớp đầy những lỗi thấy rõ. ☊
2823 He's late again. It's typical of him to keep everybody waiting. ☊ Anh ấy lại muộn. Điển hình của anh ấy là khiến mọi người phải đợi. ☊
2824 I'm tired of eating the same food every day. Let's try something di erent. ☊ Tôi mệt vì ngày nào cũng ăn cùng một món. Hãy thử kiếm cái khác xem sao. ☊
2825 She told me she's arriving tonight. — Are you sure of it? ☊ Cô ấy bảo tôi là cô ấy sẽ đến tối nay. - Cậu chắc chứ? ☊
2826 two (2) children. ☊ Shakira đã cưới một người Mĩ và giờ cô ấy có chồng và có hai đứa con. ☊
2831 Italy is famous for its art, cuisine, architecture, history, and fashion. It's rich in culture. ☊ Nước Ý nổi tiếng vì nghệ thuật, ẩm thực, kiến trúc, lịch sử và thời trang. Nó giàu về văn hoá. ☊
2834 I can't understand this, can you explain it to me? ☊ Tôi không hiểu được cái này, cậu giải thích cho tôi được không? ☊
2835 Let me describe to you how it happened. ☊ Để tôi tả lại cho cậu chuyện đã xảy ra như thế nào. ☊
2836 His lawyer refused to answer the policeman's question. ☊ Luật sư của anh ấy từ chối trả lời câu hỏi của viên cảnh sát. ☊
2840 But the man reached for his pockets, and that's when the police started shooting at him. ☊ Nhưng anh ta lại đưa tay vào túi và đó là lúc cảnh sát bắt đầu bắn anh ta. ☊
2842 Somebody threw a shoe at the politician. ☊ Một người nào đó đã ném một chiếc giày vào chính khách. ☊
2843 they hit the ground, they fell down a drain. ☊ Tôi đã bảo cô ấy ném cho tôi chùm chìa khoá qua cửa sổ nhưng khi nó rơi xuống đất thì nó đã lọt xuống cống. ☊
2844 If you're worried about it, don't just sit there, do something about it. ☊ Nếu cậu lo lắng về nó thì đừng chỉ có ngồi đấy, hãy làm gì đó đi. ☊
2846 He's so sel sh that he doesn't care about anybody else. ☊ Anh ấy ích kỉ đến mức anh ấy chẳng quan tâm đến ai khác. ☊
2847 You're an independent person and can make your own decisions. I don't care what you do. ☊ Cậu là một người độc lập và cậu có thể tự ra quyết định. Tôi không quan tâm cậu làm cái gì. ☊
2848 Would you care for a hot drink or some hot soup? ☊ Cậu thích một thứ đồ uống nóng hay một chút canh nóng? ☊
2849 My grandfather is already ninety (90) years old and needs somebody to care for him, so we take turns looking after him. ☊ Ông tôi đã chín mươi tuổi và cần người chăm sóc ông. Nên chúng tôi thay phiên nhau trông ông. ☊
2850 Vikram and Lakshmi both take turns taking care of their elderly parents. ☊ Vikram và Lakshmi đều thay phiên nhau chăm sóc bố mẹ già của họ. ☊
2857 That's a good idea. Why didn't I think of that? ☊ Đấy là một ý kiến hay. Sao tôi lại không nghĩ đến nó nhỉ? ☊
2858 I'm glad you reminded me about the meeting, because I'd totally ☊ I'm glad you reminded me about the meeting, because I'd totally ☊
2861 her to see a doctor as soon as possible. ☊ Samiya kêu ca về cơn đau dạ dày của cô ấy nên chúng tôi khuyên cô ấy đi khám ngay khi có thể. ☊
2862 I knew he was strange because everybody had warned me about him. ☊ Tôi biết là anh ấy kì lạ vì mọi người đã báo trước với tôi về anh ấy. ☊
2864 She accused me of being sel sh. ☊ Cô ấy kết tội tôi ích kỉ. ☊
2865 After discovering he had been wrongly accused of murder, the authorities let him out of prison. ☊ Sau khi khám phá ra anh ấy đã bị kết án sai vì tội giết người, các nhà chức trách đã cho anh ấy ra tù. ☊
2867 him. ☊ Bố mẹ anh ấy không đồng ý với những gì anh ấy làm nhưng họ không thể ngăn anh ta được. ☊
2868 The famous actor died OF a heart attack when he was only fty-one (51). ☊ Nam diễn viên nổi tiếng đã chết vì nhồi máu cơ tim khi anh ấy mới chỉ năm mươi mốt tuổi. ☊
2869 He died FROM heart disease. ☊ Anh ấy chết vì bệnh tim. ☊
2870 Our meal consisted of seven (7) courses. ☊ Bữa ăn của chúng tôi có bảy món. ☊
2871 Water consists of hydrogen oxide. ☊ Nước bao gồm hydro dioxide. ☊
2872 Cake consists mainly of sugar, our, and butter. ☊ Bánh chủ yếu bao gồm đường, bột và beurre. ☊
2875 When you went to the movies with your boyfriend, did he pay for the tickets? ☊ Khi cậu đi xem lm với bạn trai, anh ấy có trả tiền vé không? ☊
2880 Don't blame your behavior on your sister. You owe her an apology. ☊ Đừng đổ lỗi cư xử của cậu lên em gái cậu. > Cậu nợ cô ấy một lời xin lỗi. ☊
2882 She always says everything is my fault. > She always blames me for everything. ☊ Cô ấy luôn luôn nói mọi thứ là lỗi tại tôi. > Cô ấy luôn đổ lỗi cho tôi về mọi thứ. ☊
2885 blame the increase in violent crime on television. ☊ Tôi nghĩ sự gia tăng các vụ phạm tội bạo lực là lỗi của truyền hình. > Tôi đổ lỗi gia tăng các vụ phạm tội bạo lực cho truyền hình. ☊
2886 EN I think the increase in suicides recently is to be blamed on the economy. ☊ Tôi nghĩ sự gia tăng số vụ tự sát gần đây là lỗi tại kinh tế. ☊
2890 Everybody relies on her because she always keeps her promises. ☊ Mọi người tin tưởng cô ấy vì cô ấy luôn giữ lời hứa. ☊
2891 His salary is so low that he doesn't have enough to live on. ☊ Lương của anh ấy thấp đến nỗi anh ấy không đủ sống. ☊
2892 She is a very simple woman, and lives on just bread and eggs. ☊ Cô ấy là một phụ nữ rất đơn giản và chỉ sống bằng bánh mì và trứng. ☊
2898 Her speech in English was impeccable, so I complimented her afterwards. ☊ Bài nói bằng tiếng Anh của cô ấy thật hoàn hảo nên tôi ca ngợi cô ấy mãi. ☊
2899 Since she doesn't have a job, she depends on her parents for money. ☊ Vì cô ấy không có việc làm, cô ấy phụ thuộc vào bố mẹ về tiền bạc. ☊
2903 Karim is a lawyer who specializes in company law. ☊ Karim là một luật sư chuyên ngành luật công ti. ☊
2907 His novels have been translated from English into thirty (30) languages. ☊ Các tiểu thuyết của ông ấy đã được dịch từ tiếng Anh ra ba mươi ngôn ngữ. ☊
2908 This book is divided into three (3) parts. ☊ Cuốn sách này được chia làm ba phần. ☊
2910 A truck collided with a bus on the highway this morning, causing a ve-car pile-up. ☊ Một chiếc xe tải đâm vào một chiếc xe bus trên quốc lộ sáng nay gây ra một vụ đâm chồng năm xe. ☊
2912 and love. ☊ Bố mẹ chúng ta cho chúng ta thức ăn, quần áo, giáo dục, y tế và tình yêu. ☊
2914 Whatever happened to that murder case? Did the police end up nding the killer? ☊ Mọi chuyện về vụ giết người đó thế nào rồi? Cảnh sát đã tìm xong hung thủ chưa? ☊
2917 every day? ☊ Hàng ngày cậu bỏ ra bao nhiêu thời gian làm bài tập tiếng Anh? ☊
2918 If you have trash that can be recycled, throw it away in the proper bins. ☊ Nếu cậu có rác cần phải tái chế thì hãy vứt nó vào đúng thùng rác. ☊
2919 Take your shoes o before coming inside my house, and please don't wake the baby up. ☊ Hãy cởi giày trước khi vào nhà tôi và làm ơn đừng đánh thức em bé. ☊
2921 Xavier went to college but dropped out after a couple semesters. He's what we call a college drop-out. ☊ Xavier đã đi học đại học nhưng đã thôi học sau vài học kì. Anh ấy là kiểu mà chúng ta gọi là sinh viên bỏ học. ☊
2922 What did you get out of your college education? — Besides a professional degree, I also made many friends for life. ☊ Cậu đã được gì từ giáo dục đại học? - Bên cạnh cái bằng chuyên môn, tôi cũng có nhiều bạn trong đời. ☊
2923 I'd promised I'd attend her wedding, now there's nothing I can do to get out of it. ☊ Tôi đã hứa là tôi sẽ có mặt trong lễ cưới của cô ấy, giờ tôi không thể làm gì để thoát khỏi điều đó. ☊
2925 You can tell Tomoko works out at the gym every day because she looks great. She jogs, takes a yoga class, does aerobics, and lifts weights. ☊ Cậu có thể nói Tomoko ngày nào cũng thực hiện tập thể hình vì cô ấy trông rất tuyệt. Cô ấy đi bộ, học lớp yoga, tập aerobic và cử tạ. ☊
2928 Nobody believed Sara at rst, but she turned out to be right. ☊ Lúc đầu không ai tin Sara nhưng rồi cũng rõ là cô ấy đúng. ☊
2930 Please buy more toilet paper before you use it all up. ☊ Làm ơn mua thêm giấy vệ sinh trước khi cậu dùng hết nó. ☊
2932 of them. ☊ Tôi đã phát hết danh thiếp cả ngày nay và giờ tôi hết rồi. ☊
2934 wanted to try it on before she bought it. ☊ Valentina đã thấy một chiếc áo váy đẹp trong cửa hàng bách hoá nhưng cô ấy muốn thử nó trước khi mua. ☊
2935 Please don't stop telling your story, please go on. ☊ Làm ơn đừng dừng kể câu chuyện của cậu, hãy tiếp tục đi. ☊
2938 Oscar left home at the age of eighteen (18) and went o to Spain. ☊ Oscar bỏ nhà ở tuổi mười tám và đi đến Tây Ban Nha. ☊
2939 an hour. ☊ Máy bay của chúng tôi bị trễ trên đường nhựa và chúng tôi đã không cất cánh được trong vòng một tiếng. ☊
2940 My parents and friends saw me o at the airport before I embarked on my adventure around the world. ☊ Bố mẹ và bạn bè của tôi đã tiễn tôi ở sân bay trước khi tôi dẫn thân vào cuộc phiêu lưu vòng quanh thế giới. ☊
2941 I don't want to keep going on discussing marketing, let's move on to the production issues. ☊ Tôi không muốn tiếp tục thảo luận về marketing, hãy chuyển sang các vấn đề sản xuất. ☊
2944 He always buys expensive things to show o . ☊ Anh ấy luôn mua những thứ đắt tiền về để khoe. ☊
2945 Some old houses were torn down to make room for a new housing development. The owners of the houses tried to protest, but it was to no avail. ☊ Một số ngôi nhà cũ bị đập bỏ để lấy chỗ phát triển nhà ở mới. Chủ của những ngôi nhà ấy đã cố gắng biểu tình nhưng không được tích sự gì. ☊
2946 One man was so upset by the whole ordeal that he commited suicide. ☊ Một người đàn ông quá đau khổ vì toàn bộ thử thách đến nỗi anh ấy tự sát. ☊
2947 The re ghters were able to put the re out before the house burned down. ☊ Lính cứu hoả đã có thể dập tắt ngọn lửa trước khi ngôn nhà bị cháy trụi. ☊
2948 However, the re ghters had a hard time trying to calm a woman down. Apparently, her cat perished in the re. ☊ Tuy nhiên lính cứu hoả đã gặp khó khăn khi cố gắng giữ bình tĩnh cho một phụ nữ. Có vẻ như con mèo của cô ấy bị chết trong đám cháy. ☊
2950 applied for. Finding a job was di cult. ☊ Sau đại học, Zahida đã bị đánh trượt mọi việc làm mà cô ấy xin. Tìm việc khí đó rất khó. ☊
2951 When Ichirou had just arrived in London, a man came up to him in the street and asked for money, so he gave him a few Japanese yen. ☊ Khi Ichirou vừa mới đến London, một người đàn ông đã tiến đến gần anh ấy trên phố và xin tiền nên anh ấy đã đưa cho ông ta một ít đồng yen Nhật. ☊
2954 You should always back up your computer les just in case the hard drive dies. ☊ Cậu nên luôn luôn sao lưu các tệp tin máy tính phòng khi ổ cứng chết. ☊
2955 You should always save your les as you're working on them just in case your computer crashes. ☊ Cậu nên luôn luôn lưu các tệp tin cậu đang làm phòng khi máy tính của cậu bị phụt tắt. ☊
2956 The police accidentally shot and killed a man. They tried to cover up what really happened, but it became a big scandal. ☊ Cảnh sát vô tình bắn chết một người đàn ông. Họ cố gắng che đậy chuyện thực tế xảy ra nhưng nó trở thành một vụ lùm xùm lớn. ☊
2958 The murder suspect got bad press, but he wasn't the culprit; he was not the man who did it. ☊ Người bị tình nghi giết người đã bị lên án trên báo nhưng anh ấy không phải hung thủ; anh ấy không phải người đã gây ra. ☊
2959 Since he got so much bad press, it wouldn't just blow over. Everybody knew him now. ☊ Vì anh ấy bị lên án trên báo chí quá nhiều nên chuyện sẽ không chỉ qua đi. Giờ mọi người đều đã biết anh ấy. ☊
2960 So he sued and was awarded compensation for damage to his reputation. ☊ Vì thế anh ấy đã kiện và được đền bù cho tổn thất về danh tiếng của anh ấy. ☊
2968 My parents dropped me o at the airport two (2) hours before my ight was scheduled to take o . ☊ Bố mẹ tôi thả tôi ở sân bay hai tiếng trước giờ chuyến bay của tôi dự kiến cất cánh. ☊
2969 My parents were there again to pick me up when I ew back home. ☊ Bố mẹ tôi lại ở đó đón toi khi tôi bay về nhà. ☊
2970 ideas. ☊ Simon cực kì sáng tạo và luôn nảy ra những ý tưởng tuyệt vời. ☊
2971 I'm saving my money up for a trip around the world. ☊ Tôi đang tiết kiệm tiền cho chuyến đi vòng quanh thế giới. ☊
2972 narrowly escaped. ☊ Chiếc xe đua công thức một đã bắt lửa và nổ tung. May mắn là lái xe vừa kịp thoát ra. ☊
2973 A friend of mine was attacked and beaten up a few days ago. He's been in the hospital ever since. ☊ Một người bạn của tôi đã bị tấn công và đánh đập vài ngày trước. Anh ấy đã nằm bệnh viện từ đó đến giờ. ☊
2974 Ludwig and Rita broke up. > Ludwig and Rita split up. ☊ Ludwig và Rita đã chia tay. > Ludwig và Rita đã chia tay. ☊
2975 ended up splitting up. ☊ Ludwig và Rita cuối cùng đã chia tay. > Ludwig và Rita cuối cùng đã chia tay. ☊
2977 Plans to build a new factory have been held up because of the company's nancial problems. ☊ Những kế hoạch xây một nhà máy mới đã bị treo vì các vấn đề tài chính của công ti. ☊
2978 We live next to an international airport, so we have to put up with a lot of noise. ☊ Chúng tôi sống cạnh sân bay quốc tế nên chúng tôi phải chịu đựng nhiều tiếng ồn. ☊
2979 The two (2) brothers are identical twins, so everybody gets them mixed up. ☊ Hai anh em là cặp sinh đôi cùng trứng. Vậy nên mọi người thường lẫn lộn họ với nhau. ☊
2980 place cleaned up? ☊ Nhà của cậu đúng là một mớ hỗn độn. Khi nào thì cậu định dọn dẹp chỗ này? ☊
2981 When your language training starts getting tough, it means you're about to make a big breakthrough, so stick with it and don't give up. ☊ Khi quá trình luyện ngôn ngữ của cậu bắt đầu gặp khó, điều đó nghĩa là cậu sắp thực hiện một bước ngoặt lớn nên hãy bám chặt và đừng từ bỏ. ☊
2982 Whoever used up all the milk and eggs should go out and buy some more. And get some toilet paper while you're at it. ☊ Bất cứ ai đã dùng hết sữa và trứng nên ra ngoài và mua thêm. Và hãy lấy một ít giấy vệ sinh khi đấy là bạn. ☊
2983 People used to carry pagers around, but they've completely fallen out of use. ☊ Người ta từng mang máy nhắn tin nhưng giờ họ đã hoàn toàn không dùng nó nữa. ☊
2985 A decision has to be made now. We can't put it o any longer. ☊ Một quyết định cần phải được đưa ra bây giờ. Chúng ta không thể trì hoãn thêm được nữa. ☊
2986 I was o ered a job at the oil company, but I decided to turn it down. ☊ Tôi được mời vào làm ở một công ti dầu nhưng tôi đã quyết định từ chối nó. ☊
2987 wasn't afraid to take them on. ☊ Vài người đàn ông đã tức giận với Jack trong quán rượu và Jack đã bảo họ là anh ấy không sợ đối đầu với họ. ☊
2990 In the aftermath of the tornado, they discovered a lot of uprooted trees and houses that had been blown down. ☊ Ở nơi chịu ảnh hưởng của cơn lốc, người ta phát hiện ra rất nhiều cây bật gốc và nhà đã bị quật đổ. ☊
2991 Please calm down. Everything will turn out all right. ☊ Hãy bình tĩnh đi. Mọi thứ rồi cũng sẽ ổn thôi. ☊
2992 When the police questioned him, he decided to leave out an important detail. ☊ Khi cảnh sát hỏi anh ta, anh ta đã quyết định bỏ đi một chi tiết quan trọng. ☊
2993 When talking with the police, you shouldn't make up stories or lie. ☊ Khi nói chuyện với cảnh sát, cậu không nên dựng chuyện hoặc nói dối. ☊
2994 gave away all of her belongings. ☊ Khi Sara quyết định chuyển tới Ấn Độ và bắt đầu cuộc sống mới, cô ấy đã cho hết tất cả tài sản của mình. ☊
2996 I waved to the children on the bus, and they waved back. ☊ Tôi vẫy tay với bọn trẻ trên xe bus và bọn chúng đã vẫy lại với tôi. ☊
2997 My rst job was at a travel agency, and I didn't like it much. But now, looking back on the experience, I really learned a lot. ☊ Công việc đầu tiên của tôi là ở một đại lí du lịch và tôi không thích nó lắm. Nhưng giờ nhìn lại vào kinh nghiệm, tôi thực sự đã học từ đấy nhiều thứ. ☊
2999 When you cause problems with the wrong people, those problems will come pay you back, or come back to haunt you. ☊ Khi cậu gây rắc rối với không đúng người, những rắc rối đó sẽ quay lại với cậu hoặc quay về ám cậu. ☊
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 that...: I accept that this will not be popular. ☊ accept ☊
I am not prepared to accept that this decision is final. ☊ accept ☊
He accepts full responsibility for what happened. ☊ accept ☊
accept sth: They accepted the court's decision. ☊ accept ☊
He accepted all the changes we proposed. ☊ accept ☊
accept sth from sb: She won't accept advice from anyone. ☊ accept ☊
accept sth: This machine only accepts coins. ☊ accept ☊
He asked me to marry him and I accepted. ☊ accept ☊
accept sth: Please accept our sincere apologies. ☊ accept ☊
It was pouring with rain so I accepted his offer of a lift. ☊ accept ☊
She's decided not to accept the job. ☊ accept ☊
Please accept this small token of my appreciation. ☊ accept ☊
accept sth from sb: He is charged with accepting bribes from a firm of suppliers. ☊ accept ☊
accept sth for sth: She said she'd accept $15 for it. ☊ accept ☊
For this course a pass in English at grade B is acceptable. ☊ acceptable ☊
The police gained access through a broken window. ☊ access ☊
access to sth: The only access to the farmhouse is across the fields. ☊ access ☊
Disabled visitors are welcome; there is good wheelchair access to most facilities. ☊ access ☊
Students must have access to good resources. ☊ access ☊
You need a password to get access to the computer system. ☊ access ☊
access to confidential information ☊ access ☊
Journalists were denied access to the President. ☊ access ☊
Many divorced fathers only have access to their children at weekends (= they are allowed by law to see them only at weekends). ☊ access ☊
He was killed in an accident. ☊ accident ☊
One in seven accidents is caused by sleepy drivers. ☊ accident ☊
The accident happened at 3 p.m. ☊ accident ☊
a fatal accident (= in which sb is killed) ☊ accident ☊
I didn't mean to break it—it was an accident. ☊ accident ☊
We met by accident at the airport. ☊ by accident ☊
a verdict of accidental death ☊ accidental ☊
I didn't think our meeting was accidental—he must have known I would be there. ☊ accidental ☊
As I turned around, I accidentally hit him in the face. ☊ accidentally ☊
The damage couldn't have been caused accidentally. ☊ accidentally ☊
Hotel accommodation is included in the price of your holiday. ☊ accommodation ☊
The building plans include much needed new office accommodation. ☊ accommodation ☊
First-class accommodation is available on all flights. ☊ accommodation ☊
His wife accompanied him on the trip. ☊ accompany ☊
I must ask you to accompany me to the police station. ☊ accompany ☊
Shouts of protest accompanied this announcement. ☊ accompany ☊
The text is accompanied by a series of stunning photographs. ☊ accompany ☊
According to Mick, it's a great movie. ☊ 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 poor weather may have accounted for the small crowd. ☊ account for sth ☊
Oh well, that accounts for it (= I understand now why it happened). ☊ account for sth ☊
The Japanese market accounts for 35% of the company's revenue. ☊ account for sth ☊
The article accurately reflects public opinion. ☊ accurately ☊
the greatest scientific achievement of the decade ☊ achievement ☊
Even a small success gives you a sense of achievement (= a feeling of pride). ☊ achievement ☊
acknowledge sb/sth: The country acknowledged his claim to the throne. ☊ acknowledge ☊
How long will it take to acquire the necessary skills? ☊ acquire ☊
I have recently acquired a taste for olives. ☊ acquire ☊
The company has just acquired new premises. ☊ acquire ☊
When my name was called, he looked across at me. ☊ across ☊
There's a bank right across the street. ☊ across ☊
Don't take her seriously—it's all an act. ☊ act ☊
You could tell she was just putting on an act. ☊ act ☊
A Committee on Safety of Medicines was set up under the Act. ☊ act ☊
He acts all macho, but he's a real softie underneath. ☊ act ☊
+ adv.: John's been acting very strangely lately. ☊ act ☊
act as if/though...: She was acting as if she'd seen a ghost. ☊ act ☊
It is vital that we act to stop the destruction of the rainforests. ☊ act ☊
He claims he acted in self-defence. ☊ act ☊
New York is where the action is. ☊ action ☊
He is considering taking legal action against the hospital. ☊ action ☊
The time has come for action if these beautiful animals are to survive. ☊ action ☊
Firefighters took action immediately to stop the blaze spreading. ☊ action ☊
Just press the button to see your favourite character in action. ☊ in action ☊
I've yet to see all the players in action. ☊ in action ☊
The virus is still active in the blood. ☊ active ☊
She takes an active part in school life. ☊ active ☊
They took active steps to prevent the spread of the disease. ☊ active ☊
She was actively looking for a job. ☊ actively ☊
The streets were noisy and full of activity. ☊ activity ☊
What were his actual words? ☊ actual ☊
The wedding preparations take weeks but the actual ceremony takes less than an hour. ☊ actual ☊
What did she actually say? ☊ actually ☊
It's not actually raining now. ☊ actually ☊
That's the only reason I'm actually going. ☊ actually ☊
We're not American, actually. We're Canadian. ☊ actually ☊
Actually, it would be much more sensible to do it later. ☊ actually ☊
Actually, I'm busy at the moment—can I call you back? ☊ actually ☊
adapt sth: These styles can be adapted to suit individual tastes. ☊ adapt ☊
adapt sth for sth: Most of these tools have been specially adapted for use by disabled people. ☊ adapt ☊
It's amazing how soon you adapt. ☊ adapt ☊
A large organization can be slow to adapt to change. ☊ adapt ☊
Three of her novels have been adapted for television. ☊ adapt ☊
add A and B together: If you add all these amounts together you get a huge figure. ☊ add ☊
add sth (to sth): I have nothing to add to my earlier statement. ☊ add ☊
The numbers add up to exactly 100. ☊ add up to sth ☊
Pasta's basic ingredients are flour and water, sometimes with the addition of eggs or oil. ☊ addition ☊
In addition to these arrangements, extra ambulances will be on duty until midnight. ☊ in addition (to sb/sth) ☊
additional resources/funds/security ☊ additional ☊
Please note my change of address. ☊ address ☊
Police found him at an address (= a house or flat/apartment) in West London. ☊ address ☊
address sth: The letter was correctly addressed, but delivered to the wrong house. ☊ address ☊
address sth to sb/sth: Address your application to the Personnel Manager. ☊ address ☊
an adequate supply of hot water ☊ adequate ☊
The room was small but adequate. ☊ adequate ☊
There is a lack of adequate provision for disabled students. ☊ adequate ☊
He didn't give an adequate answer to the question. ☊ adequate ☊
adequate for sth: The space available is not adequate for our needs. ☊ adequate ☊
This button is for adjusting the volume. ☊ adjust ☊
admiration for sb/sth: I have great admiration for her as a writer. ☊ admiration ☊
You have to admire the way he handled the situation. ☊ admire ☊
admire sb/sth for sth: The school is widely admired for its excellent teaching. ☊ admire ☊
admire sb for doing sth: I don't agree with her, but I admire her for sticking to her principles. ☊ admire ☊
Let's just sit and admire the view. ☊ admire ☊
admit to doing sth: She admits to being strict with her children. ☊ admit ☊
She stubbornly refuses to admit the truth. ☊ admit ☊
be admitted to be, have, etc. sth: The appointment is now generally admitted to have been a mistake. ☊ admit ☊
to adopt a resolution ☊ adopt ☊
The council is expected to adopt the new policy at its next meeting. ☊ adopt ☊
a campaign to encourage childless couples to adopt ☊ adopt ☊
recent advances in medical science ☊ advance ☊
major advances in the field of physics ☊ advance ☊
Our knowledge of the disease has advanced considerably over recent years. ☊ advance ☊
advance sth: This research has done much to advance our understanding of language learning. ☊ advance ☊
Sweden has a reputation for advanced and stylish design. ☊ advanced ☊
a big/great/definite advantage ☊ advantage ☊
She had the advantage of a good education. ☊ advantage ☊
You will be at an advantage (= have an advantage) in the interview if you have thought about the questions in advance. ☊ advantage ☊
companies seeking competitive advantage over their trading rivals ☊ advantage ☊
A small car has the added advantage of being cheaper to run. ☊ advantage ☊
Each of these systems has its advantages and disadvantages. ☊ advantage ☊
adventure stories ☊ adventure ☊
the adverts on television ☊ advert ☊
When the adverts came on I got up to put the kettle on. ☊ advert ☊
If you want to attract more customers, try advertising in the local paper. ☊ advertise ☊
I bought the camera and case as advertised in the catalogue. ☊ advertise ☊
advertise (for sb/sth): We are currently advertising for a new sales manager. ☊ advertise ☊
Put an advertisement in the local paper to sell your car. ☊ advertisement ☊
radio/TV advertising ☊ advertising ☊
Val works for an advertising agency (= a company that designs advertisements). ☊ advertising ☊
Ask your teacher 's advice / Ask your teacher for advice on how to prepare for the exam. ☊ advice ☊
Follow your doctor's advice. ☊ advice ☊
We were advised to seek legal advice. ☊ advice ☊
Let me give you a piece of advice. ☊ advice ☊
A word of advice. Don't wear that dress. ☊ advice ☊
Take my advice. Don't do it. ☊ advice ☊
I chose it on his advice. ☊ advice ☊
advise sth: I'd advise extreme caution. ☊ advise ☊
+ speech: 'Get there early,' she advised (them). ☊ advise ☊
I'd advise you not to tell him. ☊ advise ☊
advise that...: They advise that a passport be carried with you at all times. ☊ advise ☊
They advise that a passport should be carried with you at all times. ☊ advise ☊
it is advised that...: It is strongly advised that you take out insurance. ☊ advise ☊
advise doing sth: I'd advise buying your tickets well in advance if you want to travel in August. ☊ advise ☊
advise (sb) on/about sth/about doing sth: We employ an expert to advise on new technology. ☊ advise ☊
Your lawyer can advise you whether to take any action. ☊ advise ☊
She wanted to put her affairs in order before she died. ☊ affair ☊
She is having an affair with her boss. ☊ affair ☊
The debate was a pretty disappointing affair. ☊ affair ☊
She wanted the celebration to be a simple family affair. ☊ affair ☊
an expert on foreign affairs (= political events in other countries) ☊ affair ☊
How will these changes affect us? ☊ affect ☊
Your opinion will not affect my decision. ☊ affect ☊
The condition affects one in five women. ☊ affect ☊
Children need lots of love and affection. ☊ affection ☊
He didn't show his wife any affection. ☊ affection ☊
affection for sb/sth: Mr Darcy's affection for his sister ☊ affection ☊
I have a great affection for New York. ☊ affection ☊
She felt she couldn't afford any more time off work. ☊ afford ☊
afford to do sth: We can't afford to go abroad this summer. ☊ afford ☊
She never took a taxi, even though she could afford to. ☊ afford ☊
afford sth to do sth: He couldn't afford the money to go on the trip. ☊ afford ☊
afford to do sth: We cannot afford to ignore this warning. ☊ afford ☊
afford sth: We cannot afford any more delays. ☊ afford ☊
afraid of sb/sth: It's all over. There's nothing to be afraid of now. ☊ afraid ☊
afraid of doing sth: I started to feel afraid of going out alone at night. ☊ afraid ☊
afraid to do sth: She was afraid to open the door. ☊ afraid ☊
afraid of doing sth: She was afraid of upsetting her parents. ☊ afraid ☊
afraid (that...): We were afraid (that) we were going to capsize the boat. ☊ afraid ☊
He's no better, I'm afraid to say. ☊ I'm afraid ☊
'Will it hurt?' 'I'm afraid so.' ☊ I'm afraid ☊
They arrived shortly after 5. ☊ after ☊
Let's meet the day after tomorrow/the week after next. ☊ after ☊
day after day of hot weather ☊ after ☊
He ran after her with the book. ☊ after ☊
She was left staring after him. ☊ after ☊
He's the tallest, after Richard. ☊ after ☊
After you (= Please go first). ☊ after ☊
I'll never forgive him after what he said. ☊ after ☊
So you made it after all! ☊ after all ☊
He should have paid. He suggested it, after all. ☊ after all ☊
I'll call you after I've spoken to them. ☊ after ☊
Several years after they'd split up they met again by chance in Paris. ☊ after ☊
That was in 1996. Soon after, I heard that he'd died. ☊ after ☊
this/yesterday/tomorrow afternoon ☊ afternoon ☊
Are you ready for this afternoon's meeting? ☊ afternoon ☊
Come over on Sunday afternoon. ☊ afternoon ☊
Where were you on the afternoon of May 21? ☊ afternoon ☊
Let's go out now and eat afterwards. ☊ afterwards ☊
This must never happen again. ☊ again ☊
Once again (= as had happened several times before), the train was late. ☊ again ☊
He was glad to be home again. ☊ again ☊
She spends two hours a day getting to work and back again. ☊ again ☊
You'll soon feel well again. ☊ again ☊
We were rowing against the current. ☊ against ☊
She was forced to marry against her will. ☊ against ☊
Are you for or against the death penalty? ☊ against ☊
She is against seeing (= does not want to see) him. ☊ against ☊
I'd advise you against doing that. ☊ against ☊
Her age is against her. ☊ against ☊
She needs more friends of her own age. ☊ age ☊
Children over the age of 12 must pay full fare. ☊ age ☊
She was beginning to feel her age (= feel that she was getting old). ☊ age ☊
He was tall for his age (= taller than you would expect, considering his age). ☊ age ☊
15 is an awkward age. ☊ age ☊
the age of the computer ☊ age ☊
Carlos left ages ago. ☊ age ☊
It's been an age since we've seen them. ☊ age ☊
volunteers aged between 25 and 40 ☊ aged ☊
You can book at your local travel agency. ☊ agency ☊
an insurance agent ☊ agent ☊
Our agent in New York deals with all US sales. ☊ agent ☊
If you're going to rent out your house while you're abroad, you'll need someone to act as your agent here. ☊ agent ☊
He gets aggressive when he's drunk. ☊ aggressive ☊
a dangerous aggressive dog ☊ aggressive ☊
A good salesperson has to be aggressive in today's competitive market. ☊ aggressive ☊
The letter came a few days ago. ☊ ago ☊
She was here just a minute ago. ☊ ago ☊
a short/long time ago ☊ ago ☊
It was on TV not (so) long ago. ☊ ago ☊
He stopped working some time ago (= quite a long time ago). ☊ ago ☊
agree on sth: Can we agree on a date? ☊ agree ☊
agree sth: They met at the agreed time. ☊ agree ☊
Can we agree a price? ☊ agree ☊
agree to do sth: We agreed to meet on Thursday. ☊ agree ☊
agree what, where, etc...: We couldn't agree what to do. ☊ agree ☊
I asked for a pay rise and she agreed. ☊ agree ☊
agree to sth: Do you think he'll agree to their proposal? ☊ agree ☊
agree (that)...: She agreed (that) I could go early. ☊ agree ☊
agree to do sth: She agreed to let me go early. ☊ agree ☊
When he said that, I had to agree. ☊ agree ☊
+ speech: 'That's true', she agreed. ☊ agree ☊
agree (with sb) (about/on sth): He agreed with them about the need for change. ☊ agree ☊
agree with sth: I agree with her analysis of the situation. ☊ agree ☊
agree (that)...: We agreed (that) the proposal was a good one. ☊ agree ☊
'It's terrible.' 'I couldn't agree more!' (= I completely agree) ☊ agree ☊
be agreed (on/about sth): Are we all agreed on this? ☊ agree ☊
be agreed (that...): It was agreed (that) we should hold another meeting. ☊ agree ☊
The agreement (= the document recording the agreement) was signed during a meeting at the UN. ☊ agreement ☊
agreement between A and B: An agreement was finally reached between management and employees. ☊ agreement ☊
You'll have to get your parents' agreement if you want to go on the trip. ☊ agreement ☊
I'll run ahead and warn them. ☊ ahead ☊
This will create problems in the months ahead. ☊ ahead ☊
medical aid programmes ☊ aid ☊
He was breathing only with the aid of a ventilator. ☊ aid ☊
This job would be impossible without the aid of a computer. ☊ aid ☊
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 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 ☊
It only takes three hours by air (= in a plane). ☊ air ☊
The temple was clearly visible from the air. ☊ air ☊
A surprise air attack (= from aircraft) was launched at night. ☊ air ☊
Let's go out for some fresh air. ☊ air ☊
The act lays down a minimum standard for air quality. ☊ air ☊
fighter/transport/military aircraft ☊ aircraft ☊
Gatwick Airport ☊ airport ☊
waiting in the airport lounge ☊ airport ☊
I felt a growing sense of alarm when he did not return that night. ☊ alarm ☊
The doctor said there was no cause for alarm. ☊ alarm ☊
She decided to sound the alarm (= warn people that the situation was dangerous). ☊ alarm ☊
a burglar/fire/smoke alarm ☊ alarm ☊
We don't know whether he's alive or dead. ☊ alive ☊
All my plants have died. ☊ all ☊
All this mail must be answered. ☊ all ☊
He has lost all his money. ☊ all ☊
He's worked hard all year. ☊ all ☊
She was dressed all in white. ☊ all ☊
The coffee went all over my skirt. ☊ all ☊
Italy joined the war on the Allied side in 1915. ☊ allied ☊
How much time would you allow for the trip? ☊ allow ☊
allow yourself to do sth: She won't allow herself to be dictated to. ☊ allow ☊
I'm not allowed visitors. ☊ allow ☊
allow sb/sth + adv./prep.: The prisoners are allowed out of their cells for two hours a day. ☊ allow ☊
The crowd parted to allow her through. ☊ allow ☊
You won't be allowed up (= out of bed) for several days. ☊ allow ☊
All these factors must be allowed for. ☊ allow for sb/sth ☊
Is the coffee all right? ☊ all right ☊
Are you getting along all right in your new job? ☊ all right ☊
'They're off to Spain next week.' 'It's all right for some, isn't it?' (= some people are lucky) ☊ all right ☊
I hope the children are all right. ☊ all right ☊
Do you feel all right? ☊ all right ☊
We've got to get up early, all right? ☊ all right ☊
All right class, turn to page 20. ☊ all right ☊
a loyal ally of the United States ☊ ally ☊
The story is almost certainly false. ☊ almost ☊
He lives alone. ☊ alone ☊
It's hard bringing up children alone. ☊ alone ☊
Carol felt all alone in the world. ☊ alone ☊
She's asked to be left alone but the press photographers follow her everywhere. ☊ leave/let sb alone ☊
Houses had been built along both sides of the river. ☊ along ☊
You'll find his office just along the corridor. ☊ along ☊
She lost her job when the factory closed, along with hundreds of others. ☊ along with sb/sth ☊
a lifeboat moored alongside the yacht ☊ alongside ☊
Traditional beliefs still flourish alongside a modern urban lifestyle. ☊ alongside ☊
The teacher listened to the children reading aloud. ☊ aloud ☊
He read the letter aloud to us. ☊ aloud ☊
'What am I going to do?' she wondered aloud. ☊ aloud ☊
Alpha is the first letter of the Greek alphabet. ☊ alphabet ☊
There are far too many people already. We can't take any more. ☊ already ☊
She's fluent in French and German. She also speaks a little Italian. ☊ also ☊
She was not only intelligent but also very musical. ☊ also ☊
Prices did not alter significantly during 2007. ☊ alter ☊
He had altered so much I scarcely recognized him. ☊ alter ☊
alter sb/sth: It doesn't alter the way I feel. ☊ alter ☊
Nothing can alter the fact that we are to blame. ☊ alter ☊
The landscape has been radically altered, severely damaging wildlife. ☊ alter ☊
This incident altered the whole course of events. ☊ alter ☊
We can have the dress altered to fit you. ☊ alter ☊
You can be paid in cash weekly or by cheque monthly; those are the two alternatives. ☊ alternative ☊
There is a vegetarian alternative on the menu every day. ☊ alternative ☊
an alternative method of doing sth ☊ alternative ☊
Do you have an alternative solution? ☊ alternative ☊
alternative energy (= electricity or power that is produced using the energy from the sun, wind, water, etc.) ☊ alternative ☊
The agency will make travel arrangements for you. Alternatively, you can organize your own transport. ☊ alternatively ☊
I felt he was wrong, although I didn't say so at the time. ☊ although ☊
The train went slower and slower until it stopped altogether. ☊ altogether ☊
I don't altogether agree with you. ☊ altogether ☊
I am not altogether happy (= I am very unhappy) about the decision. ☊ altogether ☊
The food was good and we loved the music. Altogether it was a great evening. ☊ altogether ☊
She always arrives at 7.30. ☊ always ☊
Pat has always loved gardening. ☊ 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 ☊
I'll always love you. ☊ always ☊
She's always criticizing me. ☊ always ☊
As always, Polly was late for school. ☊ as always ☊
amaze sb: Just the size of the place amazed her. ☊ amaze ☊
What amazes me is how long she managed to hide it from us. ☊ amaze ☊
it amazes sb that.../to see, find, learn, etc.: It amazed her that he could be so calm at such a time. ☊ amaze ☊
amazed by sb/sth: We were amazed by his generosity. ☊ amazed ☊
amazed (that)...: I was banging so loudly I'm amazed (that) they didn't hear me. ☊ amazed ☊
amazed how...: She was amazed how little he had changed. ☊ amazed ☊
We were amazed to find that no one was hurt. ☊ amazed ☊
an amazing achievement/discovery/success/performance ☊ amazing ☊
That's amazing, isn't it? ☊ amazing ☊
It's amazing how quickly people adapt. ☊ amazing ☊
It's amazing the difference a few polite words make. ☊ amazing ☊
The amazing thing is, he really believes he'll get away with it. ☊ amazing ☊
It had been her lifelong ambition. ☊ ambition ☊
ambition to be/do sth: His burning ambition was to study medicine. ☊ ambition ☊
motivated by personal ambition ☊ ambition ☊
a house among the trees ☊ among ☊
I found the letter amongst his papers. ☊ among ☊
It's OK, you're among friends now. ☊ among ☊
This attitude is common among the under-25s. ☊ among ☊
'What was wrong with the job?' 'Well, the pay wasn't good, among other things.' ☊ among ☊
The insurance company will refund any amount due to you. ☊ amount ☊
The server is designed to store huge amounts of data. ☊ amount ☊
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 ☊
This will amuse you. ☊ amuse ☊
it amuses sb to do sth: It amused him to think that they were probably talking about him at that very moment. ☊ amuse ☊
amuse sb: She suggested several ideas to help Laura amuse the twins. ☊ amuse ☊
an amusing story/game/incident ☊ amusing ☊
I didn't find the joke at all amusing. ☊ amusing ☊
The book is an analysis of poverty and its causes. ☊ analysis ☊
At the meeting they presented a detailed analysis of twelve schools in a London borough. ☊ analysis ☊
You can ask for a chemical analysis of your tap water. ☊ analysis ☊
ancient Greece ☊ ancient ☊
an ancient oak tree ☊ ancient ☊
She came in and took her coat off. ☊ and ☊
'We talked for hours.' 'And what did you decide?' ☊ and ☊
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 plane was coming in at a steep angle. ☊ angle ☊
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 ☊
Thousands of angry demonstrators filled the square. ☊ angry ☊
angry at/about/over sth: He felt angry at the injustice of the situation. ☊ angry ☊
the animals and birds of South America ☊ animal ☊
This product has not been tested on animals. ☊ animal ☊
Humans are the only animals to have developed speech. ☊ animal ☊
to sprain/break your ankle ☊ ankle ☊
We found ourselves ankle-deep in water (= the water came up to our ankles). ☊ ankle ☊
on the anniversary of his wife's death ☊ anniversary ☊
to celebrate your wedding anniversary ☊ anniversary ☊
the theatre's 25th anniversary celebrations ☊ anniversary ☊
announce sth to sb: The government yesterday announced to the media plans to create a million new jobs. ☊ announce ☊
announce sth: Has our flight been announced yet? ☊ announce ☊
+ speech: 'Now boarding flight 897, destination Seattle,' the loudspeaker announced. ☊ announce ☊
announce that...: They announced that the flight would be delayed. ☊ announce ☊
+ speech: 'I've given up smoking,' she announced. ☊ announce ☊
announce that...: She announced that she'd given up smoking. ☊ 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 ☊
I'm sure she does it just to annoy me. ☊ annoy ☊
annoy sb to do sth: It annoys me to see him getting ahead of me. ☊ annoy ☊
He swatted a fly that was annoying him. ☊ annoy ☊
annoyed (with sb) (at/about sth): He was beginning to get very annoyed with me about my carelessness. ☊ annoyed ☊
I was annoyed with myself for giving in so easily. ☊ annoyed ☊
I bet she was annoyed at having to write it out again. ☊ annoyed ☊
He was annoyed to find himself going red. ☊ annoyed ☊
This interruption is very annoying. ☊ annoying ☊
Her most annoying habit was eating with her mouth open. ☊ annoying ☊
an average annual growth rate of 8% ☊ annual ☊
I got another of those calls yesterday. ☊ another ☊
Let's do it another time. ☊ another ☊
We need another computer (= a new one). ☊ another ☊
The room's too small. Let's see if they've got another one. ☊ another ☊
I don't like this room. I'm going to ask for another. ☊ another ☊
As if in answer to our prayers, she offered to lend us £10 000. ☊ answer ☊
This could be the answer to all our problems. ☊ answer ☊
The obvious answer would be to cancel the party. ☊ answer ☊
I repeated the question, but she didn't answer. ☊ answer ☊
My prayers have been answered (= I have got what I wanted). ☊ answer ☊
We are grateful to all those people who answered our call for help with fund-raising. ☊ answer ☊
He answered me with a smile. ☊ answer ☊
answer (sb) that...: She answered that she would prefer to walk. ☊ answer ☊
answer sb sth: Answer me this: how did they know we were here? ☊ answer ☊
anticipate sth: We don't anticipate any major problems. ☊ anticipate ☊
anticipate doing sth: They anticipate moving to bigger premises by the end of the year. ☊ anticipate ☊
anticipate sth: We need someone who can anticipate and respond to changes in the fashion industry. ☊ anticipate ☊
anticipate what, how, that, etc...: Try and anticipate what the interviewers will ask. ☊ anticipate ☊
Some hospital patients experience high levels of anxiety. ☊ anxiety ☊
Waiting for exam results is a time of great anxiety. ☊ anxiety ☊
There were a few anxious moments in the baseball game. ☊ anxious ☊
anxious for sb to do sth: I'm anxious for her to do as little as possible. ☊ anxious ☊
anxious that...: She was anxious that he should meet her father. ☊ anxious ☊
Residents are anxiously awaiting a decision. ☊ anxiously ☊
You can't go out without any shoes. ☊ any ☊
He forbids any talking in class. ☊ any ☊
She asked if we had any questions. ☊ any ☊
Take any book you like. ☊ any ☊
Any colour will do. ☊ any ☊
Any teacher will tell you that students learn at different rates. ☊ any ☊
She spent hardly any of the money. ☊ any ☊
He returned home without any of the others. ☊ any ☊
I'll take any you don't want. ☊ any ☊
He wasn't any good at French. ☊ any ☊
I can't run any faster. ☊ any ☊
Is your father feeling any better? ☊ any ☊
If you don't tell them, nobody will be any the wiser (= they will not find out about it). ☊ any ☊
She wasn't anybody before she got that job. ☊ anybody ☊
Did anyone see you? ☊ anyone ☊
Anybody can see that it's wrong. ☊ anyone ☊
We hope to prevent anything unpleasant from happening. ☊ anything ☊
It's too late now, anyway. ☊ anyway ☊
Anyway, let's forget about that for the moment. ☊ anyway ☊
Anyway, I'd better go now—I'll see you tomorrow. ☊ anyway ☊
She works in a bank. She did when I last saw her, anyway. ☊ anyway ☊
I can't see it anywhere. ☊ anywhere ☊
Many of these animals are not found anywhere else. ☊ anywhere ☊
He's never been anywhere outside Britain. ☊ anywhere ☊
An accident can happen anywhere. ☊ anywhere ☊
Do you know anywhere I can buy a second-hand computer? ☊ anywhere ☊
Their birthdays are only three days apart. ☊ apart ☊
We're living apart now. ☊ apart ☊
I can't tell the twins apart (= see the difference between them). ☊ apart ☊
The whole thing just came apart in my hands. ☊ apart ☊
We had to take the engine apart. ☊ apart ☊
Apart from their house in London, they also have a villa in Spain. ☊ apart from ☊
Go and apologize to her. ☊ apologize ☊
We apologize for the late departure of this flight. ☊ apologize ☊
Then, for no apparent reason, the train suddenly stopped. ☊ apparent ☊
apparent (from sth) (that...): It was apparent from her face that she was really upset. ☊ apparent ☊
Apparently they are getting divorced soon. ☊ apparently ☊
I thought she had retired, but apparently she hasn't. ☊ apparently ☊
He paused, apparently lost in thought. ☊ apparently ☊
The company is appealing against the ruling. ☊ appeal ☊
I am appealing (= asking for money) on behalf of the famine victims. ☊ appeal ☊
This problem first appeared in the inner cities. ☊ appear ☊
Three days later a rash appeared. ☊ appear ☊
New shoots are just appearing at the base of the plant. ☊ appear ☊
+ adj.: She didn't appear at all surprised at the news. ☊ appear ☊
They appeared not to know what was happening. ☊ appear ☊
It would appear that this was a major problem. ☊ appear ☊
The sudden appearance of a security guard caused them to drop the money and run. ☊ appearance ☊
the early appearance of daffodils in spring ☊ appearance ☊
the physical/outward/external appearance of sth ☊ appearance ☊
Judging by appearances can be misleading. ☊ appearance ☊
When she lost all her money, she was determined to keep up appearances (= hide the true situation and pretend that everything was going well). ☊ appearance ☊
She is the apple of her father's eye. ☊ the apple of sb's eye ☊
They are both great but you can't compare apples and oranges. ☊ apples and oranges ☊
the application of new technology to teaching ☊ application ☊
an application form (= a piece of paper on which to apply for sth) ☊ application ☊
application for sth/to do sth: an application for membership/a loan/a licence ☊ application ☊
apply sth to sb/sth: The word 'unexciting' could never be applied to her novels. ☊ apply ☊
apply to sb/sth (for sth): to apply to a company/university ☊ apply ☊
appoint sb to sth: She has recently been appointed to the committee. ☊ appoint ☊
appoint sb + noun: appoint sb as sth: They appointed him (as) captain of the English team. ☊ appoint ☊
her recent appointment to the post ☊ appointment ☊
the appointment of a new captain for the England team ☊ appointment ☊
His talents are not fully appreciated in that company. ☊ appreciate ☊
I would appreciate any comments you might have. ☊ appreciate ☊
appreciate sb doing sth: We would appreciate you letting us know of any problems. ☊ appreciate ☊
What's the best way of approaching this problem? ☊ approach ☊
approach sb: We have been approached by a number of companies that are interested in our product. ☊ approach ☊
I'd like to ask his opinion but I find him difficult to approach (= not easy to talk to in a friendly way). ☊ approach ☊
approach sb for sth/about (doing) sth: She approached the bank for a loan. ☊ approach ☊
We heard the sound of an approaching car/a car approaching. ☊ approach ☊
The time is fast approaching when we shall have to make a decision. ☊ approach ☊
approach sb/sth: As you approach the town, you'll see the college on the left. ☊ approach ☊
She hadn't heard his approach and jumped as the door opened. ☊ approach ☊
They felt apprehensive about the approach of war. ☊ approach ☊
approach to sth: The school has decided to adopt a different approach to discipline. ☊ approach ☊
Now that the problem has been identified, appropriate action can be taken. ☊ appropriate ☊
Is now an appropriate time to make a speech? ☊ appropriate ☊
He was accused of appropriating club funds. ☊ appropriate ☊
She desperately wanted to win her father's approval. ☊ approval ☊
The plan will be submitted to the committee for official approval. ☊ approval ☊
parliamentary/congressional/government approval ☊ approval ☊
Senior management have given their seal of approval (= formal approval) to the plans. ☊ approval ☊
I can't agree to anything without my partner's approval. ☊ approval ☊
planning approvals ☊ approval ☊
The proposal is subject to approval by the shareholders (= they need to agree to it). ☊ approval ☊
approval (for sth) (from sb): They required/received approval for the proposal from the shareholders. ☊ approval ☊
I told my mother I wanted to leave school but she didn't approve. ☊ approve ☊
approve of sb/sth: Do you approve of my idea? ☊ approve ☊
approve of sb doing sth: She doesn't approve of me leaving school this year. ☊ approve ☊
approve of sb's doing sth: She doesn't approve of my leaving school this year. ☊ approve ☊
The committee unanimously approved the plan. ☊ approve ☊
The auditors approved the company's accounts. ☊ approve ☊
He gave me an approving nod. ☊ approving ☊
Use these figures as an approximate guide in your calculations. ☊ approximate ☊
The total cost will approximate £15 billion. ☊ approximate ☊
approximate to sth: His story approximates to the facts that we already know. ☊ approximate ☊
The journey took approximately seven hours. ☊ approximately ☊
The two buildings were approximately equal in size. ☊ approximately ☊
She was born in April. ☊ April ☊
The meeting is on the fifth of April/April the fifth. ☊ April ☊
The meeting is on April fifth. ☊ April ☊
The big growth area of recent years has been in health clubs. ☊ area ☊
Move the cursor to a blank area of the computer screen. ☊ area ☊
There is heavy traffic in the downtown area tonight. ☊ area ☊
She knows the local area very well. ☊ area ☊
Wreckage from the plane was scattered over a wide area. ☊ area ☊
He's offering to pay so who am I to argue? ☊ argue ☊
argue for/against sth/doing sth: They argued for the right to strike. ☊ 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 ☊
argument with sb: She got into an argument with the teacher. ☊ argument ☊
A new crisis has arisen. ☊ arise ☊
We keep them informed of any changes as they arise. ☊ arise ☊
Children should be disciplined when the need arises (= when it is necessary). ☊ arise ☊
The arms will need shortening. ☊ arm ☊
He escaped with only a broken arm. ☊ arm ☊
She threw her arms around his neck. ☊ arm ☊
The officer grabbed him by the arm (= grabbed his arm). ☊ arm ☊
She touched him gently on the arm. ☊ arm ☊
He held the dirty rag at arm's length (= as far away from his body as possible). ☊ arm ☊
They walked along arm in arm (= with the arm of one person linked with the arm of the other). ☊ arm ☊
She cradled the child in her arms. ☊ arm ☊
They fell asleep in each other's arms (= holding each other). ☊ arm ☊
He was carrying a number of files under his arm (= between his arm and his body). ☊ arm ☊
He walked in with a tall blonde on his arm (= next to him and holding his arm). ☊ arm ☊
arm yourself/sb (with sth): The men armed themselves with sticks and stones. ☊ arm ☊
The man is armed and dangerous. ☊ armed ☊
an old tree that was at least ten feet around ☊ around ☊
We were all running around trying to get ready in time. ☊ around ☊
This is our new office—Kay will show you around. ☊ around ☊
There were papers lying around all over the floor. ☊ around ☊
There was more money around in those days. ☊ around ☊
Digital television has been around for some time now. ☊ around ☊
The house is built around a central courtyard. ☊ around ☊
He put his arms around her. ☊ around ☊
The bus came around the bend. ☊ around ☊
There must be a way around the problem. ☊ around ☊
She arranged a loan with the bank. ☊ arrange ☊
arrange how, where, etc...: We've still got to arrange how to get to the airport. ☊ arrange ☊
arrange for sth (to do sth): We arranged for a car to collect us from the airport. ☊ arrange ☊
I must arrange my financial affairs and make a will. ☊ arrange ☊
travel arrangements ☊ arrangement ☊
arrangement for sth: I'll make arrangements for you to be met at the airport. ☊ arrangement ☊
She's happy with her unusual living arrangements. ☊ arrangement ☊
arrangement with sb (to do sth): You can cash cheques here by prior arrangement with the bank. ☊ arrangement ☊
arrest sb for sth: She was arrested for drug-related offences. ☊ arrest ☊
daily arrivals of refugees ☊ arrival ☊
There are 120 arrivals and departures every day. ☊ arrival ☊
We're expecting a new arrival (= a baby) in the family soon. ☊ arrival ☊
the arrival of pay TV ☊ arrival ☊
arrive at/in/on...: She'll arrive in New York at noon. ☊ arrive ☊
A letter arrived for you this morning. ☊ arrive ☊
Send your application to arrive by 31 October. ☊ arrive ☊
The wedding day finally arrived. ☊ arrive ☊
to arrive at an agreement/a decision/a conclusion ☊ arrive at sth ☊
Use the arrow keys to move the cursor. ☊ arrow ☊
modern/contemporary/American art ☊ art ☊
an art critic/historian/lover ☊ art ☊
Can we call television art? ☊ art ☊
Her performance displayed great art. ☊ art ☊
an art gallery/exhibition ☊ art ☊
She's good at art and design. ☊ art ☊
an art teacher/student/college/class ☊ art ☊
The articles found in the car helped the police to identify the body. ☊ article ☊
Whoever made this cake is a real artist. ☊ artist ☊
Among the artistes appearing on our show tonight we have... ☊ artist ☊
He was a true artiste: sensitive, dramatic and tragic. ☊ artist ☊
the artistic works of the period ☊ artistic ☊
a work of great artistic merit ☊ artistic ☊
artistic abilities/achievements/skills/talent ☊ artistic ☊
She comes from a very artistic family. ☊ artistic ☊
The bomb was disguised as a package. ☊ as ☊
She works as a courier. ☊ as ☊
You can use that glass as a vase. ☊ as ☊
She had been there often as a child (= when she was a child). ☊ as ☊
He was as white as a sheet. ☊ as ☊
She doesn't play as well as her sister. ☊ as ☊
Run as fast as you can. ☊ as ☊
Leave the papers as they are. ☊ as ☊
She lost it, just as I said she would. ☊ as ☊
She may need some help as she's new. ☊ as ☊
As for Jo, she's doing fine. ☊ as for sb/sth ☊
He behaved as if nothing had happened. ☊ as if/as though ☊
ashamed of sb: His daughter looked such a mess that he was ashamed of her. ☊ ashamed ☊
ashamed that...: I feel almost ashamed that I've been so lucky. ☊ ashamed ☊
You act as if you're ashamed to be seen with me. ☊ ashamed ☊
I'm ashamed to say that I lied to her. ☊ ashamed ☊
He felt ashamed to let her see him in this state. ☊ ashamed ☊
Stand aside and let these people pass. ☊ aside ☊
He took me aside (= away from a group of people) to give me some advice. ☊ aside ☊
Leaving aside (= not considering at this stage) the cost of the scheme, let us examine its benefits. ☊ aside ☊
Aside from a few scratches, I'm OK. ☊ aside from ☊
ask sb (+ adv./prep.): They've asked me to dinner. ☊ ask ☊
I didn't ask them in (= to come into the house). ☊ ask ☊
We must ask the neighbours round (= to our house). ☊ ask ☊
ask sb to do sth: She's asked him to come to the party. ☊ ask ☊
ask to do sth: Did you ask to use the car? ☊ ask ☊
I asked to see the manager. ☊ ask ☊
ask if, whether, etc...: I'll ask if it's all right to park here. ☊ ask ☊
ask sb if, whether, etc...: She asked her boss whether she could have the day off. ☊ ask ☊
ask sb to do sth: All the students were asked to complete a questionnaire. ☊ ask ☊
Eric asked me to marry him. ☊ ask ☊
ask whether, what, etc...: I asked whether they could change my ticket. ☊ ask ☊
ask sb whether, what, etc...: She asked me if I would give her English lessons. ☊ ask ☊
ask that...: She asked that she be kept informed of developments. ☊ ask ☊
She asked that she should be kept informed. ☊ ask ☊
ask for sth: to ask for a job/a drink/an explanation ☊ ask ☊
ask sth: Why don't you ask his advice? ☊ ask ☊
ask sb for sth: Why don't you ask him for his advice? ☊ ask ☊
ask sth of sb: Can I ask a favour of you? ☊ ask ☊
ask sb sth: Can I ask you a favour? ☊ ask ☊
How old are you—if you don't mind me/my asking? ☊ ask ☊
ask about sb/sth: He asked about her family. ☊ ask ☊
+ speech: 'Where are you going?' she asked. ☊ ask ☊
ask sb sth: She asked the students their names. ☊ ask ☊
ask where, what, etc...: He asked where I lived. ☊ ask ☊
I was asked if/whether I could drive. ☊ ask ☊
The baby was sound asleep (= sleeping deeply) upstairs. ☊ asleep ☊
I waited until they were all fast asleep (= sleeping deeply). ☊ asleep ☊
She was still half asleep (= not fully awake) when she arrived at work. ☊ asleep ☊
The police found him asleep in a garage. ☊ asleep ☊
She felt she had looked at the problem from every aspect. ☊ aspect ☊
This was one aspect of her character he hadn't seen before. ☊ aspect ☊
The consultancy gives advice to manufacturers on the health and safety aspects of their products. ☊ aspect ☊
Anyone willing to assist can contact this number. ☊ assist ☊
assist sb in/with sth: Two men are assisting the police with their enquiries (= are being questioned by the police). ☊ assist ☊
activities that will assist the decision-making process ☊ assist ☊
technical/economic/military assistance ☊ assistance ☊
assistance in doing sth/to do sth: The company provides advice and assistance in finding work. ☊ assistance ☊
My assistant will now demonstrate the machine in action. ☊ assistant ☊
a senior research assistant ☊ assistant ☊
She works as a care assistant in an old people's home. ☊ assistant ☊
a sales assistant in a department store ☊ assistant ☊
Maybe one of our assistants can help you make your choice? ☊ assistant ☊
the assistant manager ☊ assistant ☊
Assistant Chief Constable Owen ☊ assistant ☊
Assistant Attorney General William Weld ☊ assistant ☊
He is closely associated in the public mind with horror movies. ☊ associate ☊
Most people immediately associate addictions with drugs, alcohol and cigarettes. ☊ associate ☊
the risks associated with taking drugs ☊ associated ☊
Do you belong to any professional or trade associations? ☊ association ☊
They have maintained a close association with a college in the US. ☊ association ☊
The seaside had all sorts of pleasant associations with childhood holidays for me. ☊ association ☊
Let us assume for a moment that the plan succeeds. ☊ assume ☊
assume sth: Don't always assume the worst (= that sth bad has happened). ☊ assume ☊
In this example we have assumed a unit price of $10. ☊ assume ☊
assume sb/sth to be/have sth: I had assumed him to be a Belgian. ☊ assume ☊
assure sb (that)...: You think I did it deliberately, but I assure you (that) I did not. ☊ assure ☊
She's perfectly safe, I can assure you. ☊ assure ☊
assure sb + speech: 'He'll come back,' Susan assured her. ☊ assure ☊
We changed at Crewe. ☊ at ☊
They arrived late at the airport. ☊ at ☊
At the roundabout take the third exit. ☊ at ☊
She's at Tom's (= at Tom's house). ☊ at ☊
I met her at the hospital. ☊ at ☊
He's been at the bank longer than anyone else. ☊ at ☊
She's at Yale (= Yale University). ☊ at ☊
We woke at dawn. ☊ at ☊
At night you can see the stars. ☊ at ☊
I held it at arm's length. ☊ at ☊
I felt at a disadvantage. ☊ at ☊
The noise came at two-minute intervals (= once every two minutes). ☊ at ☊
This was Murray at his best. ☊ at ☊
She's hopeless at managing people. ☊ at ☊
You can reach me at 637-2335, extension 354. ☊ at ☊
the upper atmosphere ☊ atmosphere ☊
Saturn's atmosphere ☊ atmosphere ☊
These plants love warm, humid atmospheres. ☊ atmosphere ☊
The old house is full of atmosphere (= it's very interesting). ☊ atmosphere ☊
the splitting of the atom ☊ atom ☊
Two atoms of hydrogen combine with one atom of oxygen to form a molecule of water. ☊ atom ☊
I attach great importance to this research. ☊ attach ☊
I wouldn't attach too much weight to these findings. ☊ attach ☊
I've never seen two people so attached to each other. ☊ attached ☊
We've grown very attached to this house. ☊ attached ☊
Germany's attack has been weakened by the loss of some key players through injury. ☊ attack ☊
a sustained attack on the Arsenal goal ☊ attack ☊
an attack of nerves ☊ attack ☊
to suffer an asthma attack ☊ attack ☊
a scathing attack on the government's policies ☊ attack ☊
The school has come under attack for failing to encourage bright pupils. ☊ attack ☊
attack sb/sth: a newspaper article attacking the England football manager ☊ attack ☊
attempt to do sth: Two factories were closed in an attempt to cut costs. ☊ attempt ☊
his attempt on the world land speed record ☊ attempt ☊
a world-record attempt ☊ attempt ☊
A nurse attended to his needs constantly. ☊ attend to sb/sth ☊
She was in need of medical attention. ☊ attention ☊
The roof needs attention (= needs to be repaired). ☊ attention ☊
for the attention of... (= written on the envelope of an official letter to say who should deal with it) ☊ attention ☊
Films with big stars always attract great attention. ☊ attention ☊
As the youngest child, she was always the centre of attention. ☊ attention ☊
the report's attention to detail ☊ attention ☊
He turned his attention back to the road again. ☊ attention ☊
Please pay attention (= listen carefully) to what I am saying. ☊ attention ☊
Don't pay any attention to what they say (= don't think that it is important). ☊ attention ☊
She tried to attract the waiter's attention. ☊ attention ☊
I tried not to draw attention to (= make people notice) the weak points in my argument. ☊ attention ☊
An article in the newspaper caught my attention. ☊ attention ☊
I couldn't give the programme my undivided attention. ☊ attention ☊
It has come to my attention (= I have been informed) that... ☊ attention ☊
He called (their) attention to the fact that many files were missing. ☊ attention ☊
Can I have your attention please? ☊ attention ☊
changes in public attitudes to marriage ☊ attitude ☊
If you want to pass your exams you'd better change your attitude! ☊ attitude ☊
You're taking a pretty selfish attitude over this, aren't you? ☊ attitude ☊
attract sb: I had always been attracted by the idea of working abroad. ☊ attract ☊
attract sb to sb/sth: What first attracted me to her was her sense of humour. ☊ attract ☊
This proposal has attracted a lot of interest. ☊ attract ☊
His comments were bound to attract criticism. ☊ attract ☊
She tried to attract the attention of the waiter. ☊ attract ☊
She felt an immediate attraction for him. ☊ attraction ☊
Sexual attraction is a large part of falling in love. ☊ attraction ☊
They felt a strong mutual attraction. ☊ attraction ☊
The main attraction at Giverny is Monet's garden. ☊ attraction ☊
I can't see the attraction of sitting on a beach all day. ☊ attraction ☊
She is the star attraction of the show. ☊ attraction ☊
And there's the added attraction of free champagne on all flights. ☊ attraction ☊
I like John but I don't find him attractive physically. ☊ attractive ☊
That's one of the less attractive aspects of her personality. ☊ attractive ☊
The audience was/were clapping for 10 minutes. ☊ audience ☊
The debate was televised in front of a live audience. ☊ audience ☊
The target audience for this advertisement was mainly teenagers. ☊ audience ☊
Who is your favourite author? ☊ author ☊
best-selling author Paul Theroux ☊ author ☊
He spoke with authority on the topic. ☊ authority ☊
the moral authority to run the country ☊ authority ☊
The health authorities are investigating the problem. ☊ authority ☊
I have to report this to the authorities. ☊ authority ☊
It was done without the principal's authority. ☊ authority ☊
We acted under the authority of the UN. ☊ authority ☊
in a position of authority ☊ authority ☊
She now has authority over the people who used to be her bosses. ☊ authority ☊
Nothing will be done because no one in authority (= who has a position of power) takes the matter seriously. ☊ authority ☊
Only the manager has the authority to sign cheques. ☊ authority ☊
We have the authority to search this building. ☊ authority ☊
automatic transmission (= in a car, etc.) ☊ automatic ☊
an automatic rifle (= one that continues to fire as long as the trigger is pressed) ☊ automatic ☊
A fine for this offence is automatic. ☊ automatic ☊
I turned left automatically without thinking. ☊ automatically ☊
the autumn term (= for example at a school or college in Britain) ☊ autumn ☊
It's been a very mild autumn this year. ☊ autumn ☊
Further information is available on request. ☊ available ☊
This was the only room available. ☊ available ☊
We'll send you a copy as soon as it becomes available. ☊ available ☊
Will she be available this afternoon? ☊ available ☊
an average rate/cost/price ☊ average ☊
If I get an A on this essay, that will bring my average (= average mark/grade) up to a B+. ☊ average ☊
400 people a year die of this disease on average. ☊ average ☊
The name was changed to avoid confusion with another firm. ☊ avoid ☊
avoid doing sth: They built a wall to avoid soil being washed away. ☊ avoid ☊
avoid sb/sth: He's been avoiding me all week. ☊ avoid ☊
avoid doing sth: I've been avoiding getting down to work all day. ☊ avoid ☊
You should avoid mentioning his divorce. ☊ avoid ☊
The car swerved to avoid a cat. ☊ avoid ☊
I was finding it hard to stay awake. ☊ awake ☊
awake (sb) (from/to sth): I awoke from a deep sleep. ☊ awake ☊
awake to do sth: He awoke to find her gone. ☊ awake ☊
awake sb: Her voice awoke the sleeping child. ☊ awake ☊
It took her some time to awake to the dangers of her situation. ☊ awake to sth ☊
As you're aware, this is not a new problem. ☊ aware ☊
He was well aware of the problem. ☊ aware ☊
aware that...: I was aware that she was trembling. ☊ aware ☊
away from sb/sth: The station is a few minutes' walk away from here. ☊ away ☊
The bright light made her look away. ☊ away ☊
away from sb/sth: She was away from work for a week. ☊ away ☊
I feel awful about forgetting her birthday. ☊ awful ☊
to look/feel awful (= to look/feel ill) ☊ awful ☊
There's an awful smell in here. ☊ awful ☊
I feel an awful lot better than I did yesterday. ☊ awful ☊
I had an awful job persuading him to come (= it was very difficult). ☊ awful ☊
I'm awfully sorry about that problem the other day. ☊ awfully ☊
I felt awkward because they obviously wanted to be alone. ☊ awkward ☊
an awkward customer (= a person who is difficult to deal with) ☊ awkward ☊
Please don't be awkward about letting him come. ☊ awkward ☊
This box is very awkward for one person to carry. ☊ awkward ☊
This tool will reach into awkward corners, such as under kitchen units. ☊ awkward ☊
He tried to dance, but he was too clumsy and awkward. ☊ awkward ☊
My sister's expecting a baby = she is pregnant. ☊ baby ☊
She had a baby last year. ☊ baby ☊
The television guide is at the back of the paper. ☊ back ☊
I found some old photos at the back of the drawer. ☊ back ☊
They had their hands tied behind their backs. ☊ back ☊
She broke her back in a riding accident. ☊ back ☊
When on stage, try not to turn your back on the audience. ☊ turn your back on sb/sth ☊
She turned her back on them when they needed her. ☊ turn your back on sb/sth ☊
Some newspapers have turned their backs on discussion and argument. ☊ turn your back on sb/sth ☊
If he kicks me, I'll kick him back. ☊ back ☊
We should have turned left five kilometres back. ☊ back ☊
She left back in November. ☊ back ☊
He'll be back on Monday. ☊ back ☊
Could you go back to the beginning of the story? ☊ back ☊
She woke up briefly and then went back to sleep. ☊ back ☊
We were right back where we started, only this time without any money. ☊ back ☊
He turned and looked back. ☊ back ☊
She fell back towards the end of the race. ☊ back ☊
ferries sailing back and forth between the islands ☊ back and forth ☊
back sth + adv./prep.: If you can't drive in forwards, try backing it in. ☊ back ☊
The writer doesn't back up his opinions with examples. ☊ back sb/sth up ☊
two doctors backed up by a team of nurses ☊ back sb/sth up ☊
The rebels backed up their demands with threats. ☊ back sb/sth up ☊
He prefers to remain in the background and let his assistant talk to the press. ☊ background ☊
A piano tinkled gently in the background. ☊ background ☊
a photograph with trees in the background ☊ background ☊
Can you give me more background on the company? ☊ background ☊
In spite of their very different backgrounds, they immediately became friends. ☊ background ☊
She felt that going back to live in her home town would be a backward step. ☊ backward ☊
I felt that going to live with my parents would be a step backwards. ☊ backwards ☊
Those shoes are bad for her feet. ☊ bad ☊
Weather like this is bad for business. ☊ bad ☊
He said I must have done something bad to deserve it. ☊ bad ☊
I know that this is a bad time to ask for help. ☊ bad ☊
He now realized that it had been a bad decision on his part. ☊ bad ☊
You're heading for a bad attack of sunburn. ☊ bad ☊
He's a bad loser (= he complains when he loses a game). ☊ bad ☊
She is so bad at keeping secrets. ☊ bad ☊
This isn't as bad as I thought. ☊ bad ☊
That's not a bad idea. ☊ bad ☊
I'm having a really bad day. ☊ bad ☊
If sometimes they're the wrong decisions, too bad. ☊ too bad ☊
Too bad every day can't be as good as this. ☊ too bad ☊
I did badly (= was not successful) in my exams. ☊ badly ☊
to behave/sleep badly ☊ badly ☊
badly paid/treated ☊ badly ☊
She's only trying to help, so don't think badly of her. ☊ badly ☊
I miss her badly. ☊ badly ☊
The country has been badly affected by recession. ☊ badly ☊
She gets very bad-tempered when she's tired. ☊ bad-tempered ☊
a plastic/polythene/paper bag ☊ bag ☊
He's upstairs unpacking his bags. ☊ bag ☊
She opened her bag (= her handbag ) and took out her comb. ☊ bag ☊
excess baggage (= weighing more than the limit allowed on a plane) ☊ baggage ☊
baggage handlers (= people employed to load and unload baggage at airports) ☊ baggage ☊
We loaded our baggage into the car. ☊ baggage ☊
The balance of $500 must be paid within 90 days. ☊ balance ☊
I struggled to keep my balance on my new skates. ☊ balance ☊
This newspaper maintains a good balance in its presentation of different opinions. ☊ balance ☊
Tourists often disturb the delicate balance of nature on the island. ☊ balance ☊
balance out: The good and bad effects of any decision will usually balance out. ☊ balance ☊
balance sth (out): This year's profits will balance our previous losses. ☊ balance ☊
balance sth (on sth): The television was precariously balanced on top of a pile of books. ☊ balance ☊
a ball of string ☊ ball ☊
ban sb from doing sth: She's been banned from leaving Greece while the allegations are investigated. ☊ ban ☊
She always ties her hair back in a band. ☊ band ☊
All babies in the hospital have name bands on their wrists. ☊ band ☊
She wore a simple band of gold = a ring on her finger. ☊ band ☊
He persuaded a small band of volunteers to help. ☊ band ☊
She's a singer with a band. ☊ band ☊
He jumped in and swam to the opposite bank. ☊ bank ☊
a bank loan ☊ bank ☊
a bank manager ☊ bank ☊
a cocktail bar ☊ bar ☊
The hotel has a restaurant, bar and swimming pool. ☊ bar ☊
I found David in the bar of the Red Lion (= a room in a pub where drinks are served). ☊ bar ☊
She was sitting at the bar. ☊ bar ☊
The car crashed into the safety barrier and burst into flames. ☊ barrier ☊
The world of Disney is a magical experience that knows no age barriers. ☊ barrier ☊
barrier to sth: Lack of confidence is a psychological barrier to success. ☊ barrier ☊
Cost should not be a barrier to the use of legal services. ☊ barrier ☊
The town is an ideal base for touring the area. ☊ base ☊
You can use our apartment as a base in New York. ☊ base ☊
The company has its base in New York, and branch offices all over the world. ☊ base ☊
She used her family's history as a base for her novel. ☊ base ☊
the base of a column/glass ☊ base ☊
What are you basing this theory on? ☊ base sth on/upon sth ☊
a Chicago-based company ☊ based ☊
basic information/facts/ideas ☊ basic ☊
the basic principles of law ☊ basic ☊
basic human rights ☊ basic ☊
The two approaches are basically very similar. ☊ basically ☊
He basically just sits there and does nothing all day. ☊ basically ☊
on a regular/permanent/part-time/temporary basis ☊ basis ☊
on a daily/day-to-day/weekly basis ☊ basis ☊
This article will form the basis for our discussion. ☊ basis ☊
The theory seems to have no basis in fact. ☊ basis ☊
Please run a bath for me (= fill the bath with water). ☊ bath ☊
Go and wash your hands in the bathroom. ☊ bathroom ☊
to replace the batteries ☊ battery ☊
a legal battle for compensation ☊ battle ☊
a battle with an insurance company ☊ battle ☊
a battle of wits (= when each side uses their ability to think quickly to try to win) ☊ battle ☊
a battle of wills (= when each side is very determined to win) ☊ battle ☊
a magnificent view across the bay ☊ bay ☊
Mary's upstairs. ☊ be ☊
They're here till Christmas. ☊ be ☊
He'll be here soon (= will arrive soon). ☊ be ☊
I've never been to Spain. ☊ be ☊
He had been abroad many times. ☊ be ☊
She's from Italy. ☊ be ☊
She's a great beauty. ☊ be ☊
+ adj.: It's beautiful! ☊ be ☊
It's strange how she never comes to see us any more. ☊ be ☊
He thinks it's clever to make fun of people. ☊ be ☊
It's going to be a great match. ☊ be ☊
be mine, yours, etc.: The money's not yours, it's John's. ☊ be ☊
be for me, you, etc.: This package is for you. ☊ be ☊
'How much is that dress?' 'Eighty dollars.' ☊ be ☊
Money isn't everything (= it is not the only important thing). ☊ be ☊
If it weren't for you, I wouldn't be alive today. ☊ if it wasn't/weren't for... ☊
The house was still being built. ☊ be ☊
I'll be seeing him soon. ☊ be ☊
What have you been doing this week? ☊ be ☊
Karen wasn't beaten in any of her games, but all the others were. ☊ be ☊
I am to call them once I reach the airport. ☊ be ☊
What is to be done about this problem? ☊ be ☊
He beached the boat and lifted the boy onto the shore. ☊ beach ☊
She bore the responsibility for most of the changes. ☊ bear ☊
Do parents have to bear the whole cost of tuition fees? ☊ bear ☊
She couldn't bear the thought of losing him. ☊ bear ☊
He has decided to grow a beard and a moustache. ☊ beard ☊
She's alive—her heart is still beating. ☊ beat ☊
The bird was beating its wings (= moving them up and down) frantically. ☊ beat ☊
You can't beat Italian shoes. ☊ beat ☊
They want to beat the speed record (= go faster than anyone before). ☊ beat ☊
beat sb: a problem that beats even the experts ☊ beat ☊
beat sb why, how, etc...: It beats me (= I don't know) why he did it. ☊ beat ☊
What beats me is how it was done so quickly (= I don't understand how). ☊ beat ☊
Their recent wins have proved they're still the ones to beat (= the most difficult team to beat). ☊ beat ☊
This type of music has a strong beat to it. ☊ beat ☊
The piece has four beats to the bar. ☊ beat ☊
His heart missed a beat when he saw her. ☊ beat ☊
She looked stunningly beautiful that night. ☊ beautiful ☊
What a beautiful thing to say! ☊ beautiful ☊
She sings beautifully. ☊ beautifully ☊
a woman of great beauty ☊ beauty ☊
The sheer beauty of the scenery took my breath away. ☊ beauty ☊
They are here because of us. ☊ because of ☊
The bill will become law next year. ☊ become ☊
She's studying to become a teacher. ☊ become ☊
oyster beds (= an area in the sea where there are many oysters ) ☊ bed ☊
He likes to have a mug of cocoa before bed (= before going to bed). ☊ bed ☊
He has been confined to bed with flu for the past couple of days. ☊ bed ☊
This is the master bedroom (= the main bedroom of the house). ☊ bedroom ☊
roast/minced beef ☊ beef ☊
a barrel/bottle/glass of beer ☊ beer ☊
a beer glass ☊ beer ☊
the day before yesterday ☊ before ☊
The year before last he won a gold medal, and the year before that he won a silver. ☊ before ☊
She's lived there since before the war. ☊ before ☊
He arrived before me. ☊ before ☊
Something ought to have been done before now. ☊ before ☊
Turn left just before (= before you reach) the bank. ☊ before ☊
Did she leave a message before she went? ☊ before ☊
Before I made a decision, I thought carefully about it. ☊ before ☊
You should have told me so before. ☊ before ☊
That had happened long before (= a long time earlier). ☊ before ☊
I think we've met before. ☊ before ☊
begin at/with sth: Let's begin at page 9. ☊ begin ☊
I began (= started reading) this novel last month and I still haven't finished it. ☊ begin ☊
begin sth at/with sth: He always begins his lessons with a warm-up exercise. ☊ begin ☊
begin to do sth: I began to feel dizzy. ☊ begin ☊
She began to cry. ☊ begin ☊
begin doing sth: Everyone began talking at once. ☊ begin ☊
When will you begin recruiting? ☊ begin ☊
Work on the new bridge is due to begin in September. ☊ begin ☊
What began as a minor scuffle turned into a full-scale riot. ☊ begin ☊
begin with sth: Use 'an' before words beginning with a vowel. ☊ begin ☊
'Ladies and gentlemen,' he began, 'welcome to the Town Hall.' ☊ begin ☊
I found it tiring to begin with but I soon got used to it. ☊ to begin with ☊
She's been working there since the beginning of last summer. ☊ beginning ☊
Let's start again from the beginning. ☊ beginning ☊
The birth of their first child marked the beginning of a new era in their married life. ☊ beginning ☊
On behalf of the department I would like to thank you all. ☊ on behalf of sb, on sb's behalf ☊
Mr Knight cannot be here, so his wife will accept the prize on his behalf. ☊ on behalf of sb, on sb's behalf ☊
They campaigned on behalf of asylum seekers. ☊ on behalf of sb, on sb's behalf ☊
We collected money in behalf of the homeless. ☊ in behalf of sb, in sb's behalf ☊
He behaved like a true gentleman. ☊ behave ☊
He behaved as if/though nothing had happened. ☊ behave ☊
She doesn't know how to behave in public. ☊ behave ☊
His behaviour towards her was becoming more and more aggressive. ☊ behaviour ☊
Stay close behind me. ☊ behind ☊
The sun disappeared behind the clouds. ☊ behind ☊
She knew that, whatever she decided, her family was right behind her. ☊ behind ☊
She rode off down the road with the dog running behind. ☊ behind ☊
He was shot from behind as he ran away. ☊ behind ☊
This bag was left behind after the class. ☊ behind ☊
behind (with sth): She's fallen behind with the payments. ☊ behind ☊
behind (in sth): He was terribly behind in his work. ☊ behind ☊
The incident has shaken my belief (= made me have less confidence) in the police. ☊ belief ☊
She acted in the belief that she was doing good. ☊ belief ☊
Contrary to popular belief (= in spite of what people may think), he was not responsible for the tragedy. ☊ belief ☊
believe (that)...: She couldn't believe (that) it was all happening again. ☊ believe ☊
I don't believe I'm doing this! ☊ believe ☊
believe how, what, etc...: I can't believe how much better I feel. ☊ believe ☊
'Where does she come from?' 'Spain, I believe.' ☊ believe ☊
'Does he still work there?' 'I believe so/not.' ☊ believe ☊
believe sb/sth + adj.: Three sailors are missing, believed drowned. ☊ believe ☊
The man claimed to be a social worker and the old woman believed him. ☊ believe ☊
Believe me, she's not right for you. ☊ believe ☊
I find that hard to believe. ☊ believe ☊
He refused to believe (that) his son was involved in drugs. ☊ believe ☊
the bell of a trumpet (= the bell-shaped part at the end of it) ☊ bell ☊
Warning bells started ringing in her head as she sensed that something was wrong. ☊ bell ☊
Where do these plates belong (= where are they kept)? ☊ belong ☊
Are you sure these documents belong together? ☊ belong ☊
Several of the points you raise do not belong in this discussion. ☊ belong ☊
A person like that does not belong in teaching. ☊ belong ☊
I don't feel as if I belong here. ☊ belong ☊
Who does this watch belong to? ☊ belong to sb ☊
The islands belong to Spain. ☊ belong to sb ☊
Please do not write below this line. ☊ below ☊
Skirts will be worn below (= long enough to cover) the knee. ☊ below ☊
The temperatures remained below freezing all day. ☊ below ☊
They live on the floor below. ☊ below ☊
I could still see the airport buildings far below. ☊ below ☊
See below (= at the bottom of the page) for references. ☊ below ☊
The passengers who felt seasick stayed below (= on a lower deck ). ☊ below ☊
to do up/fasten/tighten a belt ☊ belt ☊
She bent forward to pick up the newspaper. ☊ bend ☊
He bent the wire into the shape of a square. ☊ bend ☊
They found the body buried beneath a pile of leaves. ☊ beneath ☊
The boat sank beneath the waves. ☊ beneath ☊
The new regulations will be of benefit to everyone concerned. ☊ benefit ☊
He couldn't see the benefit of arguing any longer. ☊ benefit ☊
the benefits of modern medicine ☊ benefit ☊
It was good to see her finally reaping the benefits (= enjoying the results) of all her hard work. ☊ benefit ☊
I have typed out some lecture notes for the benefit of those people who were absent last week. ☊ for sb's benefit ☊
Who exactly stands to benefit from these changes? ☊ benefit ☊
a piece of bent wire ☊ bent ☊
Do this exercise with your knees bent (= not with your legs straight). ☊ bent ☊
He sat beside her all night. ☊ beside ☊
a mill beside a stream ☊ beside ☊
That's the best movie I've ever seen! ☊ best ☊
He wrote his best songs before he was 25. ☊ best ☊
She was one of the best tennis players of her generation. ☊ best ☊
the company's best-ever results ☊ best ☊
It's best if you go now. ☊ best ☊
Well-drained soil suits the plant best. ☊ best ☊
He works best in the mornings. ☊ best ☊
Painting is best done in daylight. ☊ best ☊
They're all good players, but she's the best of all. ☊ best ☊
She always brings out the best in people. ☊ best ☊
Don't worry about the exam—just do your best. ☊ best ☊
I don't really feel at my best today. ☊ best ☊
The best we can hope for in the game is a draw. ☊ best ☊
You can bet (that) the moment I sit down, the phone will ring. ☊ bet ☊
bet sb (that)...: I'll bet you (that) he knows all about it. ☊ bet ☊
I hear you're taking bets on whether she'll marry him. ☊ bet ☊
I did it for a bet (= because sb had agreed to pay me money if I did). ☊ bet ☊
'Liverpool are bound to win.' 'Do you want a bet? ' (= I disagree with you, I don't think they will.) ☊ bet ☊
We're hoping for better weather tomorrow. ☊ better ☊
Her work is getting better and better. ☊ better ☊
He is in a much better mood than usual. ☊ better ☊
She's far better at science than her brother. ☊ better ☊
It would be better for him to talk to his parents about his problems. ☊ better ☊
You'd be better going by bus. ☊ better ☊
She's a lot better today. ☊ better ☊
You'll feel all the better for a good night's sleep. ☊ better ☊
She sings much better than I do. ☊ better ☊
People are better educated now. ☊ better ☊
You'll like her when you know her better. ☊ better ☊
Her promotion means she's $100 a week better off. ☊ be better off ☊
We'd better leave now or we'll miss the bus. ☊ had better/best (do sth) ☊
'I'll give you back the money tomorrow.' 'You'd better!' (= as a threat) ☊ had better/best (do sth) ☊
I expected better of him (= I thought he would have behaved better). ☊ better ☊
Switzerland lies between France, Germany, Austria and Italy. ☊ between ☊
My job is somewhere between a secretary and a personal assistant. ☊ between ☊
Many changes took place between the two world wars. ☊ between ☊
the border between Sweden and Norway ☊ between ☊
We fly between Rome and Paris twice daily. ☊ between ☊
This is just between you and me / between ourselves (= it is a secret). ☊ between ☊
We ought to be able to manage it between us. ☊ between ☊
I see her most weekends but not very often in between. ☊ between ☊
She's got nothing beyond her state pension. ☊ beyond ☊
The handle was just beyond my reach. ☊ beyond ☊
The exercise was beyond the abilities of most of the class. ☊ beyond ☊
Snowdon and the mountains beyond were covered in snow. ☊ beyond ☊
The immediate future is clear, but it's hard to tell what lies beyond. ☊ beyond ☊
We went for a bicycle ride on Sunday. ☊ bicycle ☊
A French firm will be bidding for the contract. ☊ bid ☊
Any more bids? ☊ bid ☊
The company submitted a bid for the contract to clean the hospital. ☊ bid ☊
a big decision ☊ big ☊
Tonight is the biggest match of his career. ☊ big ☊
She took the stage for her big moment. ☊ big ☊
Do you really think we can take on the big boys (= compete with the most powerful people)? ☊ big ☊
You're a big girl now. ☊ big ☊
This shirt isn't big enough. ☊ big ☊
It's the world's biggest computer company. ☊ big ☊
He had this great big grin on his face. ☊ big ☊
She got on her bike and rode off. ☊ bike ☊
to introduce/approve/reject a bill ☊ bill ☊
We ran up a massive hotel bill. ☊ bill ☊
She always pays her bills on time. ☊ bill ☊
Let's ask for the bill. ☊ bill ☊
Worldwide sales reached 2.5 billion. ☊ billion ☊
They have spent billions on the problem (= billions of dollars, etc.). ☊ billion ☊
Our immune systems are killing billions of germs right now. ☊ billion ☊
How far is human nature determined by biology? ☊ biology ☊
Please state your date and place of birth. ☊ birth ☊
Anne was French by birth but lived most of her life in Italy. ☊ birth ☊
a woman of noble birth ☊ birth ☊
She died shortly after giving birth. ☊ give birth (to sb/sth) ☊
Mary gave birth to a healthy baby girl. ☊ give birth (to sb/sth) ☊
a packet of chocolate biscuits ☊ biscuit ☊
a selection of cheese biscuits ☊ biscuit ☊
The cake has a biscuit base (= one made from crushed biscuits). ☊ biscuit ☊
The best bit of the holiday was seeing the Grand Canyon. ☊ bit ☊
These trousers are a bit tight. ☊ bit ☊
Can you move up a bit? ☊ bit ☊
With a bit of luck, we'll be there by 12. ☊ bit ☊
bits of grass/paper ☊ bit ☊
Come here! I won't bite! (= you don't need to be afraid) ☊ bite ☊
bite sb/sth: She was bitten by the family dog. ☊ bite ☊
Stop biting your nails! ☊ bite ☊
She took a couple of bites of the sandwich. ☊ bite ☊
He didn't eat a bite of his dinner (= he ate nothing). ☊ bite ☊
a long and bitter dispute ☊ bitter ☊
She is very bitter about losing her job. ☊ bitter ☊
to weep/shed bitter tears ☊ bitter ☊
Losing the match was a bitter disappointment for the team. ☊ bitter ☊
I've learnt from bitter experience not to trust what he says. ☊ bitter ☊
It's really bitter out today. ☊ bitter ☊
She wept bitterly. ☊ bitterly ☊
They complained bitterly. ☊ bitterly ☊
The development was bitterly opposed by the local community. ☊ bitterly ☊
bitterly disappointed/ashamed ☊ bitterly ☊
Go and wash your hands; they're absolutely black! ☊ black ☊
black storm clouds ☊ black ☊
Call her if you like, but don't blame me if she's angry. ☊ don't blame me ☊
'I just slammed the phone down when he said that.' 'I don't blame you!' ☊ I don't blame you/her, etc. (for doing sth) ☊
to lay/put the blame for sth on sb ☊ blame ☊
I'm not interested in apportioning blame for the accident (= deciding how much each person involved was responsible for it). ☊ blame ☊
Sign your name in the blank space below. ☊ blank ☊
Write on one side of the paper and leave the other side blank. ☊ blank ☊
She turned to a blank page in her notebook. ☊ blank ☊
blank whitewashed walls ☊ blank ☊
If you can't answer the question, leave a blank. ☊ blank ☊
Doctors think he will go blind. ☊ blind ☊
blind and partially sighted people ☊ blind ☊
She took the dog for a walk around the block. ☊ block ☊
After today's heavy snow, many roads are still blocked. ☊ block ☊
One of the guards moved to block her path. ☊ block ☊
Is she a natural blonde (= Is her hair naturally blonde)? ☊ blonde ☊
Blood was pouring out of a cut on her head. ☊ blood ☊
to give blood (= to have blood taken from you so that it can be used in the medical treatment of other people) ☊ blood ☊
blow sth + adv./prep.: I was almost blown over by the wind. ☊ blow ☊
She blew the dust off the book. ☊ blow ☊
The policeman asked me to blow into the breathalyser. ☊ blow ☊
She received a severe blow on the head. ☊ blow ☊
The recent bomb attacks are a serious blow for the peace process. ☊ blow ☊
piercing blue eyes ☊ blue ☊
Her hands were blue with cold. ☊ blue ☊
She was dressed in blue. ☊ blue ☊
She has a seat on the board of directors. ☊ board ☊
the Board of Education (= a group of elected officials who are in charge of all the public schools in a particular area) ☊ board ☊
He had ripped up the carpet, leaving only the bare boards. ☊ board ☊
She jumped off the top board. ☊ board ☊
He removed the figure from the board. ☊ board ☊
It's good to have you on board (= working with us) for this project. ☊ on board ☊
Flight BA193 for Paris is now boarding at Gate 37. ☊ board ☊
a rowing/sailing boat ☊ boat ☊
a fishing boat ☊ boat ☊
You can take a boat trip along the coast. ☊ boat ☊
'How are you going to France?' 'We're going by boat (= by ferry ).' ☊ boat ☊
a regulatory/an advisory/a review body ☊ body ☊
The governing body of the school is/are concerned about discipline. ☊ body ☊
recognized professional bodies such as the Law Association ☊ body ☊
a meeting of representatives of the student body and teaching staff ☊ body ☊
She had injuries to her head and body. ☊ body ☊
The family of the missing girl has been called in by the police to identify the body. ☊ body ☊
+ adj.: She left the gas on by mistake and the pan boiled dry (= the water boiled until there was none left). ☊ boil ☊
She put some potatoes on to boil. ☊ boil ☊
This fish has a lot of bones in it. ☊ bone ☊
She had a beautiful face with very good bone structure. ☊ bone ☊
a notebook ☊ book ☊
book sth: She booked a flight to Chicago. ☊ book ☊
I'm sorry—we're fully booked. ☊ book ☊
I'd like to book a table for two for 8 o'clock tonight. ☊ book ☊
book sb + adv./prep.: I've booked you on the 10 o'clock flight. ☊ book ☊
hiking boots ☊ boot ☊
a pair of black leather boots ☊ boot ☊
a national park on the border between Kenya and Tanzania ☊ border ☊
in the US, near the Canadian border ☊ border ☊
to flee across/over the border ☊ border ☊
It is difficult to define the border between love and friendship. ☊ border ☊
bore sb with sth: Has he been boring you with his stories about his trip? ☊ bore ☊
He was born in a small village in northern Spain. ☊ born ☊
She was born with a weak heart. ☊ born ☊
born into sth: She was born into a very musical family. ☊ born ☊
+ noun: John Wayne was born Marion Michael Morrison (= that was his name at birth). ☊ born ☊
born (out) of sth: She acted with a courage born (out) of desperation. ☊ born ☊
borrow sth (from sb/sth): How much did you have to borrow to pay for this? ☊ borrow ☊
I'll ask my boss if I can have the day off. ☊ boss ☊
I like being my own boss (= working for myself and making my own decisions). ☊ boss ☊
Who's the boss (= who's in control) in this house? ☊ boss ☊
Hospital bosses protested at the decision. ☊ boss ☊
I talked to the women. Both of them were French/They were both French. ☊ both ☊
For this job you will need a good knowledge of both Italian and Spanish. ☊ both ☊
He doesn't bother much about his appearance. ☊ bother ☊
That sprained ankle is still bothering her (= hurting). ☊ bother ☊
'I'm sorry he was so rude to you.' 'It doesn't bother me.' ☊ bother ☊
bother sb with sth: I don't want to bother her with my problems at the moment. ☊ bother ☊
it bothers sb to do sth: It bothers me to think of her alone in that big house. ☊ bother ☊
Let me know if he bothers you again. ☊ bother ☊
I should really do some work this weekend but I can't be bothered. ☊ can't be bothered (to do sth) ☊
All this has happened because you couldn't be bothered to give me the message. ☊ can't be bothered (to do sth) ☊
I feel safe as long as I can touch the bottom. ☊ bottom ☊
I found some coins at the bottom of my bag. ☊ bottom ☊
Allow the tea leaves to settle to the bottom of the cup. ☊ bottom ☊
farmers who lived in the valley bottoms ☊ bottom ☊
The manufacturer's name is on the bottom of the plate. ☊ bottom ☊
the bottom step (of a flight of stairs) ☊ bottom ☊
Their house is at the bottom end of Bury Road (= the end furthest from where you enter the road). ☊ bottom ☊
We came bottom (= got the worst result) with 12 points. ☊ bottom ☊
There are bound to be changes when the new system is introduced. ☊ bound ☊
It's bound to be sunny again tomorrow. ☊ bound ☊
You've done so much work—you're bound to pass the exam. ☊ bound ☊
It was bound to happen sooner or later (= we should have expected it). ☊ bound ☊
a salad/fruit/sugar, etc. bowl ☊ bowl ☊
I used to play here as a boy. ☊ boy ☊
Now she's a teenager, she's starting to be interested in boys. ☊ boy ☊
Be a good boy and get me my coat. ☊ boy ☊
Her eldest boy is at college. ☊ boy ☊
It doesn't take much brain to work out that both stories can't be true. ☊ brain ☊
You need brains as well as brawn (= intelligence as well as strength) to do this job. ☊ brain ☊
She died of a brain tumour. ☊ brain ☊
the branch of computer science known as 'artificial intelligence' ☊ branch ☊
Our New York branch is dealing with the matter. ☊ branch ☊
She climbed the tree and hid in the branches. ☊ branch ☊
brand loyalty (= the tendency of customers to continue buying the same brand) ☊ brand ☊
the leading brand of detergent ☊ brand ☊
Be brave! ☊ brave ☊
I wasn't brave enough to tell her what I thought of her. ☊ brave ☊
a brave decision ☊ brave ☊
He felt homesick, but made a brave attempt to appear cheerful. ☊ brave ☊
She had broken the world 100 metres record. ☊ break ☊
break (for sth): Let's break for lunch. ☊ break ☊
break sth: a broken night's sleep (= a night during which you often wake up) ☊ break ☊
to break the law/rules/conditions ☊ break ☊
He was breaking the speed limit (= travelling faster than the law allows). ☊ break ☊
break sth: I think I've broken the washing machine. ☊ break ☊
She fell off a ladder and broke her arm. ☊ break ☊
The back section of the plane had broken off. ☊ break off ☊
He broke down and wept when he heard the news. ☊ break down ☊
They had escaped to America shortly before war broke out in 1939. ☊ break out ☊
She's just broken up with her boyfriend. ☊ break up (with sb) ☊
We had a weekend break in New York. ☊ break ☊
Let's take a break. ☊ break ☊
She worked all day without a break. ☊ break ☊
a break in my daily routine ☊ break ☊
She wanted to take a career break in order to have children. ☊ break ☊
She doesn't eat much breakfast. ☊ breakfast ☊
She was very short of breath (= had difficulty breathing). ☊ breath ☊
She was beginning to breathe more easily. ☊ breathe ☊
Greyhounds were originally bred as hunting dogs. ☊ breed ☊
The school is built of brick. ☊ brick ☊
Cultural exchanges are a way of building bridges between countries. ☊ bridge ☊
We crossed the bridge over the river Windrush. ☊ bridge ☊
a brief visit/meeting/conversation ☊ brief ☊
Please be brief (= say what you want to say quickly). ☊ brief ☊
He had spoken to Emma only briefly. ☊ briefly ☊
Let me tell you briefly what happened. ☊ briefly ☊
Her eyes were bright with tears. ☊ bright ☊
a bright yellow dress ☊ bright ☊
Jack's face turned bright red. ☊ bright ☊
She gave me a bright smile. ☊ bright ☊
Why are you so bright and cheerful today? ☊ bright ☊
Do you have any bright ideas (= clever ideas)? ☊ bright ☊
What a brilliant idea! ☊ brilliant ☊
a brilliant performance/invention ☊ brilliant ☊
She has one of the most brilliant minds in the country. ☊ brilliant ☊
The revolution brought many changes. ☊ bring ☊
Mismanagement had brought the company to the brink of bankruptcy. ☊ bring ☊
The article brought her into conflict with the authorities. ☊ bring ☊
Hello Simon! What brings you here? ☊ bring ☊
bring sth to sb/sth: The team's new manager brings ten years' experience to the job. ☊ bring ☊
bring sb/sth to sth: She brought her boyfriend to the party. ☊ bring ☊
He was brought up by his aunt. ☊ bring sb up ☊
a well/badly brought up child ☊ bring sb up ☊
bring to do sth: They were brought up to (= taught as children to) respect authority. ☊ bring sb up ☊
The meeting has been brought forward from 10 May to 3 May. ☊ bring sth forward ☊
We aim to bring down prices on all our computers. ☊ bring sth down ☊
He brought me back (= gave me a ride home) in his car. ☊ bring sb/sth back ☊
the broad plains of the American West ☊ broad ☊
She's a feminist, in the broadest sense of the word. ☊ broad ☊
In broad terms, the paper argues that each country should develop its own policy. ☊ broad ☊
Computer viruses fall into three broad categories. ☊ broad ☊
Broadly speaking, I agree with you. ☊ broadly ☊
a night of broken sleep ☊ broken ☊
a broken leg/arm ☊ broken ☊
How did this dish get broken? ☊ broken ☊
He's my brother. ☊ brother ☊
Does she have any brothers and sisters? ☊ brother ☊
Edward was the youngest of the Kennedy brothers. ☊ brother ☊
He was like a brother to me (= very close). ☊ brother ☊
dark brown shoe polish ☊ brown ☊
a package wrapped in brown paper ☊ brown ☊
After the summer in Spain, the children were brown as berries. ☊ brown ☊
a paintbrush ☊ brush ☊
brush sth: to brush your hair/teeth/shoes ☊ brush ☊
She brushed the fly away. ☊ brush ☊
a bubble of oxygen ☊ bubble ☊
the education/defence budget (= the amount of money that can be spent on this) ☊ budget ☊
build (sth): They have permission to build 200 new houses. ☊ build ☊
Robins build nests almost anywhere. ☊ build ☊
They're going to build on the site of the old power station. ☊ build ☊
build sth of/in/from sth: a house built of stone ☊ build ☊
apartment blocks built in brick and concrete ☊ build ☊
build sth for sb: They had a house built for them. ☊ build ☊
build sb sth: David built us a shed in the back yard. ☊ build ☊
She's built a new career for herself. ☊ build ☊
We want to build a better life. ☊ build ☊
This information will help us build a picture of his attacker. ☊ build ☊
She's built up a very successful business. ☊ build sth up ☊
These finds help us build up a picture of life in the Middle Ages. ☊ build sth up ☊
I am anxious not to build up false hopes (= to encourage people to hope for too much). ☊ build sth up ☊
The gallery has built up a fine collection of contemporary art. ☊ build sth up ☊
We've built up good relationships with our clients. ☊ build sth up ☊
All the pressure built up and he was off work for weeks with stress. ☊ build up (to sth) ☊
The music builds up to a rousing climax. ☊ build up (to sth) ☊
the building of the school ☊ building ☊
There's building work going on next door. ☊ building ☊
the building trade ☊ building ☊
building materials/costs/regulations ☊ building ☊
She picked me a bunch of flowers. ☊ bunch ☊
My skin burns easily (= in the sun). ☊ burn ☊
burn sb: I got badly burned by the sun yesterday. ☊ burn ☊
burn sth: The soup's hot. Don't burn your mouth. ☊ burn ☊
burn yourself: I burned myself on the stove. ☊ burn ☊
I can smell something burning in the kitchen. ☊ burn ☊
Which fuel burns most efficiently? ☊ burn ☊
A welcoming fire was burning in the fireplace. ☊ burn ☊
Fires were burning all over the city. ☊ burn ☊
By nightfall the whole city was burning. ☊ burn ☊
Two children were rescued from the burning car. ☊ burn ☊
The smell of burning rubber filled the air. ☊ burn ☊
burn (sb/sth): to burn waste paper/dead leaves ☊ burn ☊
All his belongings were burnt in the fire. ☊ burn ☊
The cigarette burned a hole in the carpet. ☊ burn ☊
The house was burnt to the ground (= completely destroyed). ☊ burn ☊
The house burned to the ground. ☊ burn ☊
Ten people burned to death in the hotel fire. ☊ burn ☊
burn sb/sth + adj.: His greatest fear is of being burnt alive. ☊ burn ☊
The house burned down in 1895. ☊ burn down, burn sth down ☊
burnt toast ☊ burnt ☊
Your hand looks badly burnt. ☊ burnt ☊
He felt he would burst with anger and shame. ☊ burst ☊
The sun burst through the clouds. ☊ burst ☊
The aircraft crashed and burst into flames (= suddenly began to burn). ☊ burst into sth ☊
bury sb/sth: The house was buried under ten feet of snow. ☊ bury ☊
Your letter got buried under a pile of papers. ☊ bury ☊
He buried his face in his hands and wept. ☊ bury ☊
Shall we walk or go by bus? ☊ bus ☊
A regular bus service connects the train station with the town centre. ☊ bus ☊
a bus company/driver ☊ bus ☊
a school bus ☊ bus ☊
a rose bush ☊ bush ☊
holly bushes ☊ bush ☊
He has some unfinished business to deal with. ☊ business ☊
Is the trip to Rome business or pleasure? ☊ business ☊
She works in the computer business. ☊ business ☊
The line is busy—I'll try again later. ☊ busy ☊
Have you had a busy day ? ☊ busy ☊
This is one of the busiest times of the year for the department. ☊ busy ☊
We had a busy weekend lined up. ☊ busy ☊
Are you busy tonight? ☊ busy ☊
I'm afraid the doctor is busy at the moment. Can he call you back? ☊ busy ☊
She was always too busy to listen. ☊ busy ☊
James is busy practising for the school concert. ☊ busy ☊
Let's get busy with the clearing up. ☊ busy ☊
By the end of the day we were tired but happy. ☊ but ☊
'Here's the money I owe you.' 'But that's not right—it was only £10.' ☊ but ☊
He's always trying to butter up the boss. ☊ butter sb up ☊
Adam pressed a button and waited for the lift. ☊ button ☊
Choose 'printer' from the menu and click with the right mouse button. ☊ button ☊
If you're thinking of getting a new car, now is a good time to buy. ☊ buy ☊
buy sb sth: He bought me a new coat. ☊ buy ☊
Have you found a buyer for your house ? ☊ buyer ☊
Come and sit by me. ☊ by ☊
He was knocked down by a bus. ☊ by ☊
to travel by boat/bus/car/plane ☊ by ☊
Switch it on by pressing this button. ☊ by ☊
The coroner's verdict was 'death by misadventure'. ☊ by ☊
I'll have it done by tomorrow. ☊ by ☊
By this time next week we'll be in New York. ☊ by ☊
He ought to have arrived by now/by this time. ☊ by ☊
By the time (that) this letter reaches you I will have left the country. ☊ by ☊
He walked by me without speaking. ☊ by ☊
to travel by day/night ☊ by ☊
It would be better by far (= much better) to... ☊ by ☊
I could tell by the look on her face that something terrible had happened. ☊ by ☊
I took him by the hand. ☊ by ☊
She seized her by the hair. ☊ by ☊
Pick it up by the handle! ☊ by ☊
We rented the car by the day. ☊ by ☊
They're improving day by day. ☊ by ☊
He hurried by without speaking to me. ☊ by ☊
She waved bye-bye and got into the car. ☊ bye ☊
Bye for now Dad! ☊ bye ☊
The china was displayed in a glass cabinet. ☊ cabinet ☊
a 10 000 volt cable ☊ cable ☊
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 ☊
Cathy did a rough calculation. ☊ calculation ☊
I'll call round and see you on my way home. ☊ call ☊
call on sb: Let's call on John. ☊ call ☊
My brother called me from Spain last night. ☊ call ☊
call (out) to sb (for sth): She called out to her father for help. ☊ call ☊
+ speech: 'See you later!' she called. ☊ call ☊
He was in the front room, or the lounge or whatever you want to call it. ☊ call ☊
I make it ten pounds forty-three you owe me. Let's call it ten pounds. ☊ call ☊
Call yourself a friend? So why won't you help me, then? ☊ call ☊
She's no right to call herself a feminist. ☊ call ☊
call sb/sth + noun: They decided to call the baby Mark. ☊ call ☊
His name's Hiroshi but everyone calls him Hiro. ☊ call ☊
What do they call that new fabric? ☊ call ☊
We call each other by our first names here. ☊ call ☊
They called for the immediate release of the hostages. ☊ call for sth ☊
She said she'd call back. ☊ call back, call sb back ☊
to call off a deal/trip/strike ☊ call sth off ☊
They have called off their engagement (= decided not to get married). ☊ call sth off ☊
I've forgotten what the firm he works for is called. ☊ called ☊
The city is calm again (= free from trouble and fighting) after yesterday's riots. ☊ calm ☊
a calm, cloudless day ☊ calm ☊
Look, calm down! We'll find her. ☊ calm down, calm sb/sth down ☊
Are you prepared to tell your story on camera? ☊ on camera ☊
He spent two weeks at camp this summer. ☊ camp ☊
Let's return to camp. ☊ camp ☊
Today police launched (= began) a campaign to reduce road accidents. ☊ campaign ☊
the President's campaign team/manager ☊ campaign ☊
a camping trip ☊ camping ☊
I can run fast. ☊ can ☊
Can you call back tomorrow? ☊ can ☊
Please let us know if you cannot attend the meeting. ☊ can ☊
She can speak Spanish. ☊ can ☊
Can he cook? ☊ can ☊
She could feel a lump in her breast. ☊ can ☊
Can you help me with this box? ☊ can ☊
That can't be Mary—she's in New York. ☊ can ☊
He can't have slept through all that noise. ☊ can ☊
Can he be serious? ☊ can ☊
Where can she have put it? ☊ can ☊
He can be very tactless sometimes. ☊ can ☊
It can be quite cold here in winter. ☊ can ☊
I can take the car if necessary. ☊ can ☊
All flights have been cancelled because of bad weather. ☊ cancel ☊
The wedding was cancelled at the last minute. ☊ cancel ☊
Don't forget to cancel the newspaper (= arrange for it not to be delivered) before going away. ☊ cancel ☊
to cancel a policy/subscription ☊ cancel ☊
Is it too late to cancel my order? ☊ cancel ☊
The US has agreed to cancel debts (= say that they no longer need to be paid) totalling $10 million. ☊ cancel ☊
No charge will be made if you cancel within 10 days. ☊ cancel ☊
cancer of the bowel/stomach ☊ cancer ☊
The cancer has spread to his stomach. ☊ cancer ☊
Smokers face an increased risk of developing lung cancer. ☊ cancer ☊
The party intends to field a candidate in the next general election. ☊ candidate ☊
Candidates are allowed to use dictionaries in this examination. ☊ candidate ☊
I thought it was going to be difficult to get funding for the project, but in the end it was like taking candy from a baby. ☊ be like taking candy from a baby ☊
capable of sth: You are capable of better work than this. ☊ capable ☊
She's a very capable teacher. ☊ capable ☊
I'll leave the organization in your capable hands. ☊ capable ☊
capacity for sth: She has an enormous capacity for hard work. ☊ capacity ☊
The hall was filled to capacity (= was completely full). ☊ capacity ☊
They played to a capacity crowd (= one that filled all the space or seats). ☊ capacity ☊
a hard disk storage capacity of 500 gigabytes ☊ capacity ☊
The captain gave the order to abandon ship. ☊ captain ☊
Captain Jones and his co-pilot ☊ captain ☊
She was captain of the hockey team at school. ☊ captain ☊
The city was captured in 1941. ☊ capture ☊
The company has captured 90% of the market. ☊ capture ☊
He evaded capture for three days. ☊ capture ☊
'How did you come?' 'By car.' ☊ car ☊
a car driver/manufacturer/dealer ☊ car ☊
Several cars went off the rails. ☊ car ☊
Let's have a game of cards. ☊ card ☊
a birthday/get-well/good luck card ☊ card ☊
a novel with superficial cardboard characters ☊ cardboard ☊
medical/patient care ☊ care ☊
She chose her words with care. ☊ care ☊
She takes great care of her clothes. ☊ take care of sb/sth/yourself ☊
He's old enough to take care of himself. ☊ take care of sb/sth/yourself ☊
I don't care (= I will not be upset) if I never see him again! ☊ care ☊
He threatened to fire me, as if I cared! ☊ care ☊
care that...: She doesn't seem to care that he's been married four times before. ☊ care ☊
She moved back home to care for her elderly parents. ☊ care for sb ☊
a teaching career ☊ career ☊
What made you decide on a career as a vet? ☊ career ☊
a change of career ☊ career ☊
That will be a good career move (= something that will help your career). ☊ career ☊
a career soldier/diplomat (= a professional one) ☊ career ☊
a careers adviser/officer (= a person whose job is to give people advice and information about jobs) ☊ career ☊
He is playing the best tennis of his career. ☊ career ☊
Be careful! ☊ careful ☊
careful when/what/how, etc.: You must be careful when handling chemicals. ☊ careful ☊
Be careful what you say. ☊ careful ☊
careful of/about/with sth: Be careful of the traffic. ☊ careful ☊
Please be careful with my glasses (= Don't break them). ☊ careful ☊
I'm very careful about washing my hands before eating (= I make sure I do it). ☊ careful ☊
careful (that)...: Be careful you don't bump your head. ☊ careful ☊
After careful consideration we have decided to offer you the job. ☊ careful ☊
Please listen carefully. ☊ carefully ☊
He was carrying a suitcase. ☊ carry ☊
She carried her baby in her arms. ☊ carry ☊
carry doing sth: He carried on peeling the potatoes. ☊ carry on (with sth), carry sth on ☊
The museum was full of stuffed animals in glass cases. ☊ case ☊
Let me carry your case for you. ☊ case ☊
the case for the defence/prosecution ☊ case ☊
When does her case come before the court? ☊ case ☊
In some cases people have had to wait several weeks for an appointment. ☊ case ☊
The company only dismisses its employees in cases of gross misconduct. ☊ case ☊
Every application will be decided on a case-by-case basis (= each one will be considered separately). ☊ case ☊
There's no point complaining now—we're leaving tomorrow in any case. ☊ in any case ☊
You'd better take the keys in case I'm out. ☊ (just) in case (...) ☊
You probably won't need to call—but take my number, just in case. ☊ (just) in case (...) ☊
In case (= if it is true that) you're wondering why Jo's here—let me explain... ☊ (just) in case (...) ☊
In case of fire, ring the alarm bell. ☊ in case of sth ☊
'I've made up my mind.' 'In that case, there's no point discussing it.' ☊ in that case ☊
The thieves stole £500 in cash. ☊ cash ☊
The museum needs to find ways of raising cash. ☊ cash ☊
I'm short of cash right now. ☊ cash ☊
I'm constantly strapped for cash (= without enough money). ☊ cash ☊
catch (in/on sth): Her dress caught on a nail. ☊ catch ☊
catch sth (in/on sth): He caught his thumb in the door. ☊ catch ☊
catch sth from sb: I think I must have caught this cold from you. ☊ catch ☊
His arrival caught me by surprise. ☊ catch ☊
catch sb doing sth: I caught her smoking in the bathroom. ☊ catch ☊
catch yourself doing sth: She caught herself wondering whether she had made a mistake. ☊ catch ☊
She managed to catch the keys as they fell. ☊ catch ☊
'Throw me over that towel, will you?' 'OK. Catch!' ☊ catch ☊
He caught hold of her arm as she tried to push past him. ☊ catch ☊
Unemployment is a major cause of poverty. ☊ cause ☊
There was discussion about the fire and its likely cause. ☊ cause ☊
Drinking and driving is one of the most common causes of traffic accidents. ☊ cause ☊
There is no cause for concern. ☊ cause ☊
The food was excellent—I had no cause for complaint. ☊ cause ☊
with/without good cause (= with/without a good reason) ☊ cause ☊
Animal welfare campaigners raised £70 000 for their cause last year. ☊ cause ☊
a good cause (= an organization that does good work, such as a charity) ☊ cause ☊
fighting for the Republican cause ☊ cause ☊
The donation is the biggest private gift to a humanitarian cause. ☊ cause ☊
cause sth: Do they know what caused the fire? ☊ cause ☊
Are you causing trouble again? ☊ cause ☊
Doctors say her condition is causing some concern. ☊ cause ☊
deaths caused by dangerous driving ☊ cause ☊
cause sth for sb: The bad weather is causing problems for many farmers. ☊ cause ☊
cause sb sth: The project is still causing him a lot of problems. ☊ cause ☊
cause sth to do sth: The poor harvest caused prices to rise sharply. ☊ cause ☊
Welfare payments cease as soon as an individual starts a job. ☊ cease ☊
cease sth: They voted to cease strike action immediately. ☊ cease ☊
cease doing sth: The company ceased trading in June. ☊ cease ☊
Jake's passed his exams. We're going out to celebrate. ☊ celebrate ☊
celebrate sth: We celebrated our 25th wedding anniversary in Florence. ☊ celebrate ☊
Her triumph was a cause for celebration. ☊ celebration ☊
a party in celebration of their fiftieth wedding anniversary ☊ celebration ☊
The service was a celebration of his life (= praised what he had done in his life). ☊ celebration ☊
I talked to her on my cell phone. ☊ cell phone ☊
The use of cellular phones is not permitted on most aircraft. ☊ cell phone ☊
Prevention also plays a central role in traditional medicine. ☊ central ☊
the central committee (= of a political party) ☊ central ☊
The organization has a central office in York. ☊ central ☊
Central America/Europe/Asia ☊ central ☊
the 20th century (= AD 1901-2000 or 1900-1999) ☊ century ☊
By the close of this century another two billion people will have been born. ☊ century ☊
The climbers face certain death if the rescue today is unsuccessful. ☊ certain ☊
certain (that)...: It is certain that they will agree. ☊ certain ☊
certain to do sth: She looks certain to win an Oscar. ☊ certain ☊
They are certain to agree. ☊ certain ☊
certain of sth/of doing sth: If you want to be certain of getting a ticket, book now. ☊ certain ☊
certain (that)...: She wasn't certain (that) he had seen her. ☊ certain ☊
certain of/about sth: Are you absolutely certain about this? ☊ certain ☊
For certain personal reasons I shall not be able to attend. ☊ certain ☊
Certain people might disagree with this. ☊ certain ☊
I felt there was a certain coldness in her manner. ☊ certain ☊
I think there's a bus at 8 but you'd better call to make certain. ☊ make certain (that...) ☊
Without treatment, she will almost certainly die. ☊ certainly ☊
She was certainly attractive but you couldn't call her beautiful. ☊ certainly ☊
'Do you think all this money will change your life?' 'Certainly not.' ☊ certainly ☊
a birth/marriage/death certificate ☊ certificate ☊
to set in motion a chain of events ☊ chain ☊
a chain of command (= a system in an organization by which instructions are passed from one person to another) ☊ chain ☊
Volunteers formed a human chain to rescue precious items from the burning house. ☊ chain ☊
She wore a heavy gold chain around her neck. ☊ chain ☊
The mayor wore his chain of office. ☊ chain ☊
The prisoners were kept in chains (= with chains around their arms and legs, to prevent them from escaping). ☊ chain ☊
The chairman of the company presented the annual report. ☊ chairman ☊
Destruction of the environment is one of the most serious challenges we face. ☊ challenge ☊
It was a direct challenge to the president's authority. ☊ challenge ☊
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 ☊
Divers transfer from the water to a decompression chamber. ☊ chamber ☊
chance of doing sth: Is there any chance of getting tickets for tonight? ☊ chance ☊
She has only a slim chance of passing the exam. ☊ chance ☊
There is no chance that he will change his mind. ☊ chance ☊
chance of sth happening: What chance is there of anybody being found alive? ☊ chance ☊
chance of sth: Nowadays a premature baby has a very good chance of survival. ☊ chance ☊
It was the chance she had been waiting for. ☊ chance ☊
This is your big chance (= opportunity for success). ☊ chance ☊
chance of sth: We won't get another chance of a holiday this year. ☊ chance ☊
Tonight is your last chance to catch the play at your local theatre. ☊ chance ☊
chance for sb to do sth: There will be a chance for parents to look around the school. ☊ chance ☊
I met her by chance (= without planning to) at the airport. ☊ chance ☊
Where do I have to change? ☊ change ☊
Change at Reading (for London). ☊ change ☊
change sth: I stopped in Moscow only to change planes. ☊ change ☊
This shirt I bought's too small—I'll have to change it for a bigger one. ☊ change ☊
Of course we'll change it for a larger size, Madam. ☊ change ☊
change sth: Where can I change my traveller's cheques? ☊ change ☊
change sth into sth: to change dollars into yen ☊ change ☊
change sth: Can you change a £20 note? ☊ change ☊
change sth for/into sth: to change a dollar bill for four quarters ☊ change ☊
I went into the bedroom to change. ☊ change ☊
change into sth: She changed into her swimsuit. ☊ change ☊
change out of sth: You need to change out of those wet things. ☊ change ☊
change sth: I didn't have time to change clothes before the party. ☊ change ☊
I didn't have time to get changed before the party (= to put different clothes on). ☊ change ☊
change sth: At half-time the teams change ends. ☊ change ☊
Can we change seats? ☊ change ☊
change sth with sb: Can I change seats with you? ☊ change ☊
change sb/sth: I want to change my doctor. ☊ change ☊
That back tyre needs changing. ☊ change ☊
change sb/sth (for sb/sth): We change our car every two years. ☊ change ☊
We changed the car for a bigger one. ☊ change ☊
change sth (to sth): Marie changed her name when she got married. ☊ change ☊
Rick hasn't changed. He looks exactly the same as he did at school. ☊ change ☊
changing attitudes towards education ☊ change ☊
Her life changed completely when she won the lottery. ☊ change ☊
Fame hasn't really changed him. ☊ change ☊
Computers have changed the way people work. ☊ change ☊
Wait for the traffic lights to change. ☊ change ☊
change (from A) to/into B: The lights changed from red to green. ☊ change ☊
change sb/sth (from A) to/into B: With a wave of her magic wand, she changed the frog into a handsome prince. ☊ change ☊
Leaves change colour in autumn. ☊ change ☊
The wind has changed direction. ☊ change ☊
Our ship changed course. ☊ change ☊
You've changed all the furniture around. ☊ change sth around/round ☊
Nothing will make me change my mind. ☊ change your/sb's mind ☊
Don't forget your change! ☊ change ☊
That's 40p change. ☊ change ☊
The ticket machine gives change. ☊ change ☊
Do you have any change for the phone? ☊ change ☊
a dollar in change (= coins that together are worth one dollar) ☊ change ☊
I didn't have any small change (= coins of low value) to leave as a tip. ☊ change ☊
He puts his loose change in a money box for the children. ☊ change ☊
Could you give me change for a ten pound note (= coins or notes that are worth this amount)? ☊ change ☊
a change of address ☊ change ☊
a change of government ☊ change ☊
a change from agriculture to industry ☊ change ☊
There will be a crew change when we land at Dubai. ☊ change ☊
Let's get away for the weekend. A change of scene (= time in a different place) will do you good. ☊ change ☊
Finishing early was a welcome change. ☊ change ☊
Let's stay in tonight for a change. ☊ change ☊
Can you just listen for a change? ☊ change ☊
It makes a change to read some good news for once. ☊ change ☊
a change in the weather ☊ change ☊
important changes to the tax system ☊ change ☊
There was no change in the patient's condition overnight. ☊ change ☊
She is someone who hates change. ☊ change ☊
social/political/economic change ☊ change ☊
The company has worldwide distribution channels. ☊ channel ☊
What's on Channel 4 tonight? ☊ channel ☊
to change/switch channels ☊ channel ☊
to have a strong/weak character ☊ character ☊
character traits/defects ☊ character ☊
Generosity is part of the American character. ☊ character ☊
The character of the neighbourhood hasn't changed at all. ☊ character ☊
Everyone admires her strength of character and determination. ☊ character ☊
He showed great character returning to the sport after his accident. ☊ character ☊
Adventure camps are considered to be character-building (= meant to improve sb's strong qualities). ☊ character ☊
The modern hotels here have no real character. ☊ character ☊
The need to communicate is a key characteristic of human society. ☊ characteristic ☊
genetic characteristics ☊ characteristic ☊
She has charge of the day-to-day running of the business. ☊ charge ☊
They decided to drop the charges against the newspaper and settle out of court. ☊ charge ☊
She rejected the charge that the story was untrue. ☊ charge ☊
Be careful you don't leave yourself open to charges of political bias. ☊ charge ☊
charge sth up: The shaver can be charged up and used when travelling. ☊ charge ☊
He came charging into my room and demanded to know what was going on. ☊ charge ☊
charge sb sth (for sth): He only charged me half price. ☊ charge ☊
The concert will raise money for local charities. ☊ charity ☊
Most of the runners in the London Marathon are raising money for charity. ☊ charity ☊
a sales chart (= showing the level of a company's sales) ☊ chart ☊
Chase the cat out—we don't want her in the kitchen. ☊ chase sb/sth away, off, out, etc. ☊
This particular fish chases off any other fish that enters its territory. ☊ chase sb/sth away, off, out, etc. ☊
chat (to/with sb): My kids spend hours chatting on the phone to their friends. ☊ chat ☊
chat away (to/with sb): Within minutes of being introduced they were chatting away like old friends. ☊ chat ☊
chat about sth/sb: What were you chatting about? ☊ chat ☊
I just called in for a chat. ☊ chat ☊
I had a long chat with her. ☊ chat ☊
cheap perfume/jewellery/shoes ☊ cheap ☊
Personal computers are cheap and getting cheaper. ☊ cheap ☊
The printer isn't exactly cheap at £200. ☊ cheap ☊
a cheap taxi firm ☊ cheap ☊
We found a cheap and cheerful cafe (= one that is simple and charges low prices but is pleasant). ☊ cheap ☊
You can live very cheaply in Italy. ☊ cheaply ☊
Many people feel cheated by the government's refusal to hold a referendum. ☊ cheat ☊
'Is Mary in the office?' 'Just a moment. I'll go and check.' ☊ check ☊
check sth: Hang on—I just need to check my email. ☊ check ☊
check (with sb) (what/whether, etc...): You'd better check with Jane what time she's expecting us tonight. ☊ check ☊
She gave me the minutes of the meeting to read and check. ☊ check ☊
Customs officers have the right to check all luggage going through customs. ☊ check ☊
We checked in our luggage and went through to the departure lounge. ☊ check sth in ☊
He checked into a top London clinic yesterday for an operation on his knee. ☊ check into... ☊
I'm sorry, they aren't here. They checked out this morning. ☊ check out (of...) ☊
The police ran a check on the registration number of the car. ☊ check ☊
The drugs were found in their car during a routine check by police. ☊ check ☊
It is vital to keep a check on your speed (= look at it regularly in order to control it). ☊ check ☊
You're not your usual cheerful self today. ☊ cheerful ☊
He felt bright and cheerful and full of energy. ☊ cheerful ☊
You're in a cheerful mood. ☊ cheerful ☊
a chatty, cheerful letter ☊ cheerful ☊
She cheerfully admitted that she had no experience at all (= she wasn't afraid to do so). ☊ cheerfully ☊
a chemical element ☊ chemical ☊
You can obtain the product from all good chemists. ☊ chemist ☊
Take this prescription to the chemist's. ☊ chemist ☊
I'll get it at the chemist's. ☊ chemist ☊
to cash a cheque (= to get or give money for a cheque) ☊ cheque ☊
chew (at/on/through sth): After the operation you may find it difficult to chew and swallow. ☊ chew ☊
He is always chewing gum. ☊ chew ☊
chicken and chips ☊ chicken ☊
the chief cause/problem/reason ☊ chief ☊
the chief financial officer of the company ☊ chief ☊
In this business, you have to learn to take criticism on the chin. ☊ take sth on the chin ☊
Stockholders took it on the chin yesterday as markets fell sharply. ☊ take sth on the chin ☊
Chin up! Only two exams left. ☊ (keep your) chin up ☊
This mug has a chip in it. ☊ chip ☊
chips of wood ☊ chip ☊
chocolate chip cookies (= biscuits containing small pieces of chocolate) ☊ chip ☊
All main courses are served with chips or baked potato. ☊ chip ☊
a chocolate factory ☊ chocolate ☊
We aim to help students make more informed career choices. ☊ choice ☊
If I had the choice, I would stop working tomorrow. ☊ choice ☊
He had no choice but to leave (= this was the only thing he could do). ☊ 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 ☊
After a delicious meal with free wine, the choice is yours: a quiet drink in the bar, the late night disco or a stroll along the beach beneath a starry sky. ☊ choice ☊
Sandy had to tell his tale in halting Italian. Since Franco spoke no English, he had no choice in the matter. ☊ choice ☊
She's the obvious choice for the job. ☊ choice ☊
Hawaii remains a popular choice for winter vacation travel. ☊ choice ☊
This colour wasn't my first choice. ☊ choice ☊
She wouldn't be my choice as manager. ☊ choice ☊
I don't like his choice of friends (= the people he chooses as his friends). ☊ choice ☊
You choose, I can't decide. ☊ choose ☊
choose between A and/or B: She had to choose between staying in the UK or going home. ☊ choose ☊
choose sth: Sarah chose her words carefully. ☊ choose ☊
This site has been chosen for the new school. ☊ choose ☊
choose A from B: We have to choose a new manager from a shortlist of five candidates. ☊ choose ☊
We chose Phil McSweeney as/for chairperson. ☊ choose ☊
choose whether, wat, etc...: You'll have to choose whether to buy it or not. ☊ choose ☊
choose sb to be/do sth: We chose Phil McSweeney to be chairperson. ☊ choose ☊
Add the finely chopped onions. ☊ chop ☊
He chopped a branch off the tree. ☊ chop sth off (sth) ☊
Anne Boleyn had her head chopped off. ☊ chop sth off (sth) ☊
Cut out two circles of paper. ☊ circle ☊
a circle of trees/chairs ☊ circle ☊
The company reserves the right to cancel this agreement in certain circumstances. ☊ circumstance ☊
changing social and political circumstances ☊ circumstance ☊
I know I can trust her in any circumstance. ☊ circumstance ☊
She's Italian by birth but is now an Australian citizen. ☊ citizen ☊
Manchester City Football Club ☊ city ☊
claim sth: He's not entitled to claim unemployment benefit. ☊ claim ☊
claim sth from sth: She claimed damages from the company for the injury she had suffered. ☊ claim ☊
You could have claimed the cost of the hotel room from your insurance. ☊ claim ☊
claim (on sth) (for sth): You can claim on your insurance for that coat you left on the train. ☊ claim ☊
A lot of lost property is never claimed. ☊ claim ☊
He claimed political asylum. ☊ claim ☊
claim (that)...: He claims (that) he was not given a fair hearing. ☊ claim ☊
claim (sb/sth) to be/do sth: I don't claim to be an expert. ☊ claim ☊
claim sth: Scientists are claiming a major breakthrough in the fight against cancer. ☊ claim ☊
it is claimed that...: It was claimed that some doctors were working 80 hours a week. ☊ claim ☊
You can make a claim on your insurance policy. ☊ claim ☊
to put in a claim for an allowance ☊ claim ☊
a claim for £2 000 ☊ claim ☊
Make sure your claims for expenses are submitted by the end of the month. ☊ claim ☊
a three per cent pay claim ☊ claim ☊
Complete a claim form (= an official document which you must use in order to request money from an organization). ☊ claim ☊
They had no claim on the land. ☊ claim ☊
She has more claim to the book's success than anybody (= she deserves to be praised for it). ☊ claim ☊
The singer has denied the magazine's claim that she is leaving the band. ☊ claim ☊
a report examining claims of corrupt links between politicians ☊ claim ☊
The audience cheered and clapped. ☊ clap ☊
clap sb/sth: Everyone clapped us when we went up to get our prize. ☊ clap ☊
Everyone clapped in time to the music. ☊ clap ☊
She clapped her hands in delight. ☊ clap ☊
He clapped his hands for silence. ☊ clap ☊
Give him a clap! (= to praise sb at the end of a performance) ☊ clap ☊
He always travels business class. ☊ class ☊
She has class all right—she looks like a model. ☊ class ☊
There's a real touch of class about this team. ☊ class ☊
It was good accommodation for a hotel of this class. ☊ class ☊
As a jazz singer she's in a class of her own (= better than most others). ☊ class ☊
the professional classes ☊ class ☊
She is the youngest in her class. ☊ class ☊
He came top of the class. ☊ class ☊
The whole class was/were told to stay behind after school. ☊ class ☊
She works hard in class (= during the class). ☊ class ☊
a classic novel/study/goal ☊ classic ☊
She displayed the classic symptoms of depression. ☊ classic ☊
I made the classic mistake of clapping in a pause in the music! ☊ classic ☊
The novel may become a modern classic. ☊ classic ☊
the use of computers in the classroom ☊ classroom ☊
a clean driving licence/driver's license ☊ clean ☊
a clean sheet of paper ☊ clean ☊
Electric buses are a clean, environmentally friendly way to travel. ☊ clean ☊
Are your hands clean? ☊ clean ☊
The hotel was spotlessly (= extremely) clean. ☊ clean ☊
I can't find a clean shirt (= one I haven't worn since it was washed). ☊ clean ☊
I spent all day cooking and cleaning. ☊ clean ☊
I need to change and clean up. ☊ clean (yourself) up ☊
On a clear day you can see France. ☊ clear ☊
The water was so clear we could see the bottom of the lake. ☊ clear ☊
a sheet of clear cellophane ☊ clear ☊
She was in Australia but I could hear her voice as clear as a bell. ☊ clear ☊
Are these instructions clear enough? ☊ clear ☊
Your meaning needs to be clear. ☊ clear ☊
This behaviour must stop—do I make myself clear (= express myself clearly so there is no doubt about what I mean)? ☊ clear ☊
I hope I made it clear to him that he was no longer welcome here. ☊ clear ☊
This is a clear case of fraud. ☊ clear ☊
clear (to sb) (that)...: It was quite clear to me that she was lying. ☊ clear ☊
clear about/on sth: Are you clear about the arrangements for tomorrow? ☊ clear ☊
As the dust cleared, we saw that the whole ceiling had come down. ☊ clear ☊
The traffic took a long time to clear after the accident. ☊ clear ☊
It's your turn to clear the table (= to take away the dirty plates, etc. after a meal). ☊ clear ☊
clear A (of B): I cleared my desk of papers. ☊ clear ☊
The streets had been cleared of snow. ☊ clear ☊
clear B (from/off A): Clear all those papers off the desk. ☊ clear ☊
The remains of the snow had been cleared from the streets. ☊ clear ☊
I hope it clears up this afternoon. ☊ clear up ☊
I found the letters when I was clearing out after my father died. ☊ clear out, clear sth out ☊
He injured his arm as he jumped clear of the car. ☊ clear ☊
It's difficult to see anything clearly in this mirror. ☊ clearly ☊
Clearly, this will cost a lot more than we realized. ☊ clearly ☊
the Town Clerk ☊ clerk ☊
the Clerk of the Court ☊ clerk ☊
The clerk at the counter gave me too little change. ☊ clerk ☊
He's too clever by half, if you ask me (= it annoys me or makes me suspicious). ☊ clever ☊
She's clever at getting what she wants. ☊ clever ☊
He's clever with his hands. ☊ clever ☊
What a clever idea! ☊ clever ☊
That (= what you just did) wasn't very clever, was it? (= it wasn't sensible) ☊ clever ☊
Admitting her mistake may have been quite a clever move on her part. ☊ clever ☊
click sth: He clicked his fingers at the waiter. ☊ click ☊
Polly clicked her tongue in annoyance. ☊ click ☊
The police officer clicked a pair of handcuffs around his wrists. ☊ click ☊
To run a window, just double-click on the icon. ☊ click ☊
Click here to add your opinion to the survey. ☊ click ☊
They wanted to move to a warmer climate. ☊ climate ☊
the present political climate ☊ climate ☊
the current climate of opinion (= what people generally are thinking about a particular issue) ☊ climate ☊
From here the path climbs steeply to the summit. ☊ climb ☊
The plane climbed to 33 000 feet. ☊ climb ☊
He likes to go climbing most weekends. ☊ climb ☊
to climb a mountain/hill/tree/wall ☊ climb ☊
She climbed up the stairs. ☊ climb ☊
The hands of the clock crept slowly around. ☊ clock ☊
Ellen heard the loud ticking of the clock in the hall. ☊ clock ☊
close sth (to sb/sth): The road was closed to traffic for two days. ☊ close ☊
It's dark now—let's close the curtains. ☊ close ☊
The game was closer than the score suggests. ☊ close ☊
We tried to match the colours, but this is the closest we could get. ☊ close ☊
Take a close look at this photograph. ☊ close ☊
On closer examination the painting proved to be a fake. ☊ close ☊
Pay close attention to what I am telling you. ☊ close ☊
She is very close to her father. ☊ close ☊
The groom and his close family took their places. ☊ close ☊
He was close to tears. ☊ close ☊
We are close to signing the agreement. ☊ close ☊
I had no idea the beach was so close. ☊ close ☊
This is the closest we can get to the beach by car. ☊ close ☊
The President was shot at close range (= from a short distance away). ☊ close ☊
The two events are closely connected. ☊ closely ☊
This road is closed to traffic. ☊ closed ☊
He has a closed mind. ☊ closed ☊
Homosexuals in public life are now coming out of the closet. ☊ come out of the closet ☊
I suspect he's a closet fascist. ☊ closet ☊
He was closeted with the President for much of the day. ☊ closet ☊
I bought some new clothes for the trip. ☊ clothes ☊
Bring a change of clothes with you. ☊ clothes ☊
She has no clothes sense (= she does not know what clothes look attractive). ☊ clothes ☊
The sun went behind a cloud. ☊ cloud ☊
It was scorching and there wasn't a cloud in the sky. ☊ cloud ☊
The plane was flying in cloud most of the way. ☊ cloud ☊
a basketball/football/tennis, etc. coach ☊ coach ☊
Italy's national coach ☊ coach ☊
They went to Italy on a coach tour. ☊ coach ☊
Travel is by coach overnight to Berlin. ☊ coach ☊
a coach station (= where coaches start and end their journey) ☊ coach ☊
a coach party (= a group of people travelling together on a coach) ☊ coach ☊
a railway coach ☊ coach ☊
As soon as the coast was clear he climbed in through the window. ☊ the coast is clear ☊
The car coasted along until it stopped. ☊ coast ☊
She took her feet off the pedals and coasted downhill. ☊ coast ☊
The plane coasted down the runway. ☊ coast ☊
He coasted through his final exams. ☊ coast ☊
You're just coasting—it's time to work hard now. ☊ coast ☊
Tap your code number into the machine. ☊ code ☊
In the event of the machine not operating correctly, an error code will appear. ☊ code ☊
Let's talk over coffee (= while drinking coffee). ☊ coffee ☊
to feel/look cold ☊ cold ☊
cold hands and feet ☊ cold ☊
Isn't it cold today? ☊ cold ☊
He shivered with cold. ☊ cold ☊
She doesn't seem to feel the cold. ☊ cold ☊
Talks between management and unions have collapsed. ☊ collapse ☊
The roof collapsed under the weight of snow. ☊ collapse ☊
a state of mental/nervous collapse ☊ collapse ☊
collect sth (from...): What day do they collect the rubbish/garbage? ☊ collect ☊
collect sth: We seem to have collected an enormous number of boxes (= without intending to). ☊ collect ☊
That guitar's been sitting collecting dust (= not being used) for years now. ☊ collect ☊
It's amazing how she collects friends. ☊ collect ☊
We're collecting signatures for a petition. ☊ collect ☊
The last collection from this postbox is at 5.15. ☊ collection ☊
The painting comes from his private collection. ☊ collection ☊
She's at college. ☊ college ☊
He's hoping to go to college next year. ☊ college ☊
discrimination on the grounds of race, colour or religion ☊ colour ☊
Her hair is a reddish-brown colour. ☊ colour ☊
Foods which go through a factory process lose much of their colour, flavour and texture. ☊ colour ☊
a full-colour brochure ☊ colour ☊
brightly coloured balloons ☊ coloured ☊
She was wearing a cream-coloured suit. ☊ coloured ☊
Their divorce filled a lot of column inches in the national papers (= got a lot of attention). ☊ column ☊
I always read her column in the local paper. ☊ column ☊
Technology and good management. That's a winning combination (= one that will certainly be successful). ☊ combination ☊
The firm is working on a new product in combination with several overseas partners. ☊ combination ☊
These paints can be used individually or in combination. ☊ combination ☊
Hydrogen and oxygen combine to form water. ☊ combine ☊
combine with sth: Hydrogen combines with oxygen to form water. ☊ combine ☊
combine to do sth: Several factors had combined to ruin our plans. ☊ combine ☊
The German team scored a combined total of 652 points. ☊ combine ☊
This model combines a telephone and fax machine. ☊ combine ☊
They have successfully combined the old with the new in this room. ☊ combine ☊
The trip will combine business with pleasure. ☊ combine ☊
She came second (= received the second highest score) in the exam. ☊ come ☊
He came to power in 2006. ☊ come ☊
When will they come to a decision? ☊ come ☊
The trees are coming into leaf. ☊ come ☊
come in sth: This dress comes in black and red. ☊ come ☊
The handle came loose. ☊ come ☊
come to do sth: This design came to be known as the Oriental style. ☊ come ☊
come as sth: Her death came as a terrible shock to us. ☊ come ☊
We've come 50 miles this morning. ☊ come ☊
The company has come a long way (= made lot of progress) in the last 5 years. ☊ come ☊
The children came running into the room. ☊ come ☊
(+ adv./prep.): He came into the room and shut the door. ☊ come ☊
She comes to work by bus. ☊ come ☊
Come here! ☊ come ☊
Come and see us soon! ☊ come ☊
Here comes Jo! (= Jo is coming) ☊ come ☊
Spring came late this year. ☊ come ☊
Have any letters come for me? ☊ come ☊
The time has come (= now is the moment) to act. ☊ come ☊
come doing sth: He came looking for me. ☊ come ☊
come (to sth) (with sb): Are you coming to the club with us tonight? ☊ come ☊
come doing sth: Why don't you come skating tonight? ☊ come ☊
Their trip to France didn't come up to expectations. ☊ come up to sth ☊
I'm afraid something urgent has come up. ☊ come up ☊
We'll let you know if any vacancies come up. ☊ come up ☊
The subject came up in conversation. ☊ come up ☊
This nail won't come out. ☊ come out (of sth) ☊
These ink stains won't come out of my dress. ☊ come out (of sth) ☊
When is her new novel coming out? ☊ come out ☊
The full story came out at the trial. ☊ come out ☊
When I tried to lift the jug, the handle came off in my hand. ☊ come off (sth) ☊
Does this hood come off? ☊ come off ☊
The train is coming in now. ☊ come in ☊
News is coming in of a serious plane crash in France. ☊ come in ☊
This wool comes from goats, not sheep. ☊ come from sth ☊
This poem comes from his new book. ☊ come from sth ☊
He comes from a family of actors. ☊ come from sth ☊
'She doesn't try hard enough.' 'That's rich, coming from you (= you do not try hard either).' ☊ come from sth ☊
Your mother hasn't yet come round from the anaesthetic. ☊ come around/round ☊
I came across children sleeping under bridges. ☊ come across sb/sth ☊
She came across some old photographs in a drawer. ☊ come across sb/sth ☊
Do come around and see us some time. ☊ come around/round (to...) ☊
She comes from London. ☊ come from... ☊
He came up to me and asked me the way to the station. ☊ come up (to sb) ☊
If she spent five years in Paris, how come her French is so bad? ☊ how come (...)? ☊
These tennis shoes are designed for comfort and performance. ☊ comfort ☊
If it's any comfort to you, I'm in the same situation. ☊ comfort ☊
comfort food (= food that makes you feel better) ☊ comfort ☊
The children have been a great comfort to me through all of this. ☊ comfort ☊
It's a comfort to know that she is safe. ☊ comfort ☊
He makes a comfortable living. ☊ comfortable ☊
He's more comfortable with computers than with people. ☊ comfortable ☊
I never feel very comfortable in her presence. ☊ comfortable ☊
Are you comfortable? ☊ comfortable ☊
She shifted into a more comfortable position on the chair. ☊ comfortable ☊
The patient is comfortable (= not in pain) after his operation. ☊ comfortable ☊
These new shoes are not very comfortable. ☊ comfortable ☊
Let me slip into something more comfortable (= change into more comfortable clothing). ☊ comfortable ☊
He has 1 200 men under his command. ☊ command ☊
He has command of 1 200 men. ☊ command ☊
The police arrived and took command of the situation. ☊ command ☊
For the first time in years, she felt in command of her life. ☊ command ☊
Who is in command here? ☊ command ☊
There were many disagreements over the command of the peacekeeping forces. ☊ command ☊
You must obey the captain's commands. ☊ command ☊
The troops were commanded by General Haig. ☊ command ☊
+ speech: 'Come here!' he commanded (them). ☊ command ☊
command that...: The commission intervened and commanded that work on the building cease. ☊ command ☊
The commission commanded that work on the building should cease. ☊ command ☊
Have you any comment to make about the cause of the disaster? ☊ comment ☊
What she said was fair comment (= a reasonable criticism). ☊ comment ☊
I don't feel I can comment on their decision. ☊ comment ☊
+ speech: 'Not his best performance,' she commented to the woman sitting next to her. ☊ comment ☊
a commercial vehicle (= one that is used for carrying goods or passengers who pay) ☊ commercial ☊
the first commercial flights across the Atlantic ☊ commercial ☊
a commission to design the new parliament building ☊ commission ☊
In this job you work on commission (= are paid according to the amount you sell). ☊ commission ☊
the European Commission ☊ commission ☊
The government has set up a commission of inquiry into the disturbances at the prison. ☊ commission ☊
a commission on human rights ☊ commission ☊
commission sb to do sth: She has been commissioned to write a new national anthem. ☊ commission ☊
The survey on consumer taste was commissioned by local stores. ☊ commission ☊
Borrowers should think carefully before committing themselves to taking out a loan. ☊ commit ☊
commit sb/yourself to do sth: Both sides committed themselves to settle the dispute peacefully. ☊ commit ☊
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 ☊
He's busy for the next month with filming commitments. ☊ commitment ☊
She's on the management committee. ☊ committee ☊
The committee has/have decided to close the restaurant. ☊ committee ☊
a committee member/a member of the committee ☊ committee ☊
a committee meeting ☊ committee ☊
The player was fined by the disciplinary committee. ☊ committee ☊
Breast cancer is the most common form of cancer among women in this country. ☊ common ☊
This decision was taken for the common good (= the advantage of everyone). ☊ common ☊
It is, by common consent, Scotland's prettiest coast (= everyone agrees that it is). ☊ common ☊
You'd think he'd have the common courtesy to apologize (= this would be the polite behaviour that people would expect). ☊ common ☊
It's only common decency to let her know what's happening (= people would expect it). ☊ common ☊
commonly held opinions ☊ commonly ☊
This is one of the most commonly used methods. ☊ commonly ☊
communicate sth (to sb): He was eager to communicate his ideas to the group. ☊ communicate ☊
Her nervousness was communicating itself to the children. ☊ communicate ☊
communicate how/what, etc...: They failed to communicate what was happening and why. ☊ communicate ☊
The novel is about a family who can't communicate with each other. ☊ communicate ☊
They communicated in sign language. ☊ communicate ☊
communicate sth (to sb): to communicate information/a message to sb ☊ communicate ☊
All channels of communication need to be kept open. ☊ communication ☊
Doctors do not always have good communication skills. ☊ communication ☊
We are in regular communication by email. ☊ communication ☊
communication systems/links/technology ☊ communication ☊
The new airport will improve communications between the islands. ☊ communication ☊
Snow has prevented communication with the outside world for three days. ☊ communication ☊
health workers based in the community (= working with people in a local area) ☊ community ☊
There is a strong sense of community in this town. ☊ community ☊
I enjoy Jo's company (= I enjoy being with her). ☊ company ☊
She enjoys her own company (= being by herself) when she is travelling. ☊ company ☊
The children are very good company (= pleasant to be with) at this age. ☊ company ☊
a pleasant evening in the company of friends ☊ company ☊
He's coming with me for company. ☊ company ☊
a theatre/dance, etc. company ☊ company ☊
the Royal Shakespeare Company ☊ company ☊
the largest computer company in the world ☊ company ☊
the National Bus Company ☊ company ☊
She joined the company in 2009. ☊ company ☊
Company profits were 5% lower than last year. ☊ company ☊
He runs his own TV production company. ☊ company ☊
company policy ☊ company ☊
Standards in health care have improved enormously compared to 40 years ago. ☊ compare ☊
This school compares with the best in the country (= it is as good as them). ☊ compare ☊
This house doesn't compare with our previous one (= it is not as good). ☊ compare ☊
Comparison with other oil-producing countries is extremely interesting. ☊ comparison ☊
comparison of A to B: a comparison of the brain to a computer (= showing what is similar) ☊ comparison ☊
You can draw comparisons with the situation in Ireland (= say how the two situations are similar). ☊ comparison ☊
The tallest buildings in London are small in comparison with New York's skyscrapers. ☊ by/in comparison (with sb/sth) ☊
compete (with/against sb) (for sth): Several companies are competing for the contract. ☊ compete ☊
Young children will usually compete for their mother's attention. ☊ compete ☊
He's hoping to compete in the London marathon. ☊ compete ☊
There is now intense competition between schools to attract students. ☊ competition ☊
We are in competition with four other companies for the contract. ☊ competition ☊
We won the contract in the face of stiff competition. ☊ competition ☊
a shop selling clothes at competitive prices (= as low as any other shop) ☊ competitive ☊
We need to work harder to remain competitive with other companies. ☊ competitive ☊
to gain a competitive advantage over rival companies ☊ competitive ☊
You have to be highly competitive to do well in sport these days. ☊ competitive ☊
She left early, complaining of a headache. ☊ complain of sth ☊
complaint (against sb/sth): I believe you have a complaint against one of our nurses. ☊ complaint ☊
I can see no grounds for complaint. ☊ complaint ☊
We were in complete agreement. ☊ complete ☊
a complete change ☊ complete ☊
I felt a complete idiot. ☊ complete ☊
I've collected the complete set. ☊ complete ☊
the complete works of Tolstoy ☊ complete ☊
You will receive payment for each complete day that you work. ☊ complete ☊
Work on the office building will be complete at the end of the year. ☊ complete ☊
She's just completed a master's degree in Law. ☊ complete ☊
I've completely forgotten her name. ☊ completely ☊
The explosion completely destroyed the building. ☊ completely ☊
complex machinery ☊ complex ☊
To complicate matters further, there will be no transport available till 8 o'clock. ☊ complicate ☊
The story is extremely complicated. ☊ complicated ☊
a personal computer ☊ computer ☊
Our sales information is processed by computer. ☊ computer ☊
a computer program ☊ computer ☊
computer software/hardware/graphics ☊ computer ☊
a computer error ☊ computer ☊
computer-aided design ☊ computer ☊
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 ☊
In this lecture I shall concentrate on the early years of Charles's reign. ☊ concentrate on sth ☊
This book requires a great deal of concentration. ☊ concentration ☊
a new concept in teaching ☊ concept ☊
concern sb: What concerns me is our lack of preparation for the change. ☊ concern ☊
The story concerns the prince's efforts to rescue Pamina. ☊ concern ☊
The book is primarily concerned with Soviet-American relations during the Cold War. ☊ concern ☊
This chapter concerns itself with the historical background. ☊ concern ☊
One major difference between these computers concerns the way in which they store information. ☊ concern ☊
Please pay attention because this information concerns all of you. ☊ concern ☊
The government's primary concern is to reduce crime. ☊ concern ☊
I appreciate everyone's concern and help at this difficult time. ☊ concern ☊
concern (about sth/sb): There is growing concern about violence on television. ☊ concern ☊
Don't hesitate to ask if you have any queries or concerns about this work. ☊ concern ☊
concern (for sth/sb): She hasn't been seen for four days and there is concern for her safety. ☊ concern ☊
concern (over sth/sb): The report expressed concern over continuing high unemployment. ☊ concern ☊
concern (that...): There is widespread concern that new houses will be built on protected land. ☊ concern ☊
Stress at work is a matter of concern to staff and management. ☊ concern ☊
The President's health was giving serious cause for concern. ☊ concern ☊
concerned about/for sth: The President is deeply concerned about this issue. ☊ concerned ☊
concerned (that)...: She was concerned that she might miss the turning and get lost. ☊ concerned ☊
He asked several questions concerning the future of the company. ☊ concerning ☊
All cases concerning children are dealt with in a special children's court. ☊ concerning ☊
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 ☊
Let me make just a few concluding remarks. ☊ 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 ☊
conclude sth (with sth): The commission concluded its investigation last month. ☊ conclude ☊
+ speech: 'Anyway, she should be back soon,' he concluded. ☊ conclude ☊
It took the jury some time to reach the conclusion that she was guilty. ☊ conclusion ☊
If we took this argument to its logical conclusion ... ☊ conclusion ☊
It is easier to think in concrete terms rather than in the abstract. ☊ concrete ☊
They agreed to lend us the car on condition that (= only if) we returned it before the weekend. ☊ condition ☊
They agreed under the condition that the matter be dealt with promptly. ☊ condition ☊
They have agreed to the ceasefire provided their conditions are met. ☊ condition ☊
changing economic conditions ☊ condition ☊
The plants grow best in cool, damp conditions. ☊ condition ☊
Conditions are ideal (= the weather is very good) for sailing today. ☊ condition ☊
treacherous driving conditions ☊ condition ☊
The motorcyclist was in a critical condition in hospital last night. ☊ condition ☊
She shouldn't be driving in her condition (= because she is pregnant). ☊ condition ☊
a medical condition ☊ condition ☊
The sport has a strict code of conduct. ☊ conduct ☊
She is attending a three-day conference on AIDS education. ☊ conference ☊
Ministers from all four countries involved will meet at the conference table this week. ☊ conference ☊
He was in conference with his lawyers all day. ☊ conference ☊
No one can predict with complete/total confidence what will happen in the financial markets. ☊ confidence ☊
He expressed his confidence that they would win. ☊ confidence ☊
She suffers from a lack of confidence. ☊ confidence ☊
The players all have confidence in their manager. ☊ confidence ☊
The new contracts have undermined the confidence of employees. ☊ confidence ☊
She has every confidence in her students' abilities. ☊ confidence ☊
She was in a relaxed, confident mood. ☊ confident ☊
Beneath his confident and charming exterior, lurked a mass of insecurities. ☊ confident ☊
The teacher wants the children to feel confident about asking questions when they don't understand. ☊ confident ☊
confident of sth/doing sth: The team feels confident of winning. ☊ confident ☊
She was quietly confident that everything would go as planned. ☊ confident ☊
Carla smiled confidently at the cameras. ☊ confidently ☊
Here the river is confined in a narrow channel. ☊ confine ☊
confirm what/when, etc...: Can you confirm what happened? ☊ confirm ☊
confirm sth: After a six-month probationary period, her position was confirmed. ☊ confirm ☊
confirm sb as sth: He was confirmed as captain for the rest of the season. ☊ confirm ☊
John often comes into conflict with his boss. ☊ conflict ☊
The government has done nothing to resolve the conflict over nurses' pay. ☊ conflict ☊
The story tells of a classic conflict between love and duty. ☊ conflict ☊
Her diary was a record of her inner conflict. ☊ conflict ☊
Many of these ideas appear to be in conflict with each other. ☊ conflict ☊
These results conflict with earlier findings. ☊ conflict ☊
This was the first time he had confronted an armed robber. ☊ confront ☊
They confused me with conflicting accounts of what happened. ☊ confuse ☊
Be careful not to confuse quantity with quality. ☊ confuse ☊
His comments only served to confuse the issue further. ☊ confuse ☊
People are confused about all the different labels on food these days. ☊ confused ☊
The children gave a confused account of what had happened. ☊ confused ☊
Sacha felt confusion sweeping over her as she read the letter. ☊ confusion ☊
Congress will vote on the proposals tomorrow. ☊ congress ☊
I was surprised to hear them mentioned together: I had never connected them before. ☊ connect ☊
First connect the printer to the computer. ☊ connect ☊
The towns are connected by train and bus services. ☊ connect ☊
The canal was built to connect Sheffield with the Humber estuary. ☊ connect ☊
The rooms on this floor connect. ☊ connect ☊
The two issues are closely connected. ☊ connected ☊
The fall in retail sales is directly connected with the decline in employment. ☊ connected ☊
A faulty connection caused the machine to stop. ☊ connection ☊
Connection to the gas supply was delayed for three days. ☊ connection ☊
His resignation must have some connection with the recent scandal. ☊ connection ☊
I am writing to you in connection with your recent job application. ☊ in connection with sb/sth ☊
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 ☊
This decision could have serious consequences for the industry. ☊ consequence ☊
Have you considered the possible consequences? ☊ consequence ☊
music which is accessible to an audience with extremely conservative tastes ☊ conservative ☊
Let us consider the facts. ☊ consider ☊
The company is being actively considered as a potential partner (= it is thought possible that it could become one). ☊ consider ☊
You wouldn't consider marrying a man for his money, then? ☊ consider ☊
He was considering what to do next. ☊ consider ☊
This award is considered (to be) a great honour. ☊ consider ☊
These workers are considered (as) a high-risk group. ☊ consider ☊
consider sb/sth + adj.: consider sb/sth (to be) sth: Consider yourself lucky you weren't fired. ☊ consider ☊
consider (that)...: She considers that it is too early to form a definite conclusion. ☊ consider ☊
The Home Secretary will release prisoners only if he considers it is safe to do so. ☊ consider ☊
The need for sleep varies considerably from person to person. ☊ considerably ☊
Interest rates on bank loans have increased considerably in recent years. ☊ considerably ☊
Careful consideration should be given to issues of health and safety. ☊ consideration ☊
a consideration of the legal issues involved ☊ consideration ☊
They showed no consideration whatsoever for my feelings. ☊ consideration ☊
The candidates' experience and qualifications will be taken into consideration when the decision is made. ☊ take sth into consideration ☊
Taking everything into consideration, the event was a great success. ☊ take sth into consideration ☊
The committee consists of ten members. ☊ consist of sb/sth ☊
Their diet consisted largely of vegetables. ☊ consist of sb/sth ☊
a constant stream of visitors all day ☊ constant ☊
Babies need constant attention. ☊ constant ☊
This entrance is in constant use. ☊ constant ☊
Fashion is constantly changing. ☊ constantly ☊
Heat the sauce, stirring constantly. ☊ constantly ☊
We are constantly on the lookout for new ideas. ☊ constantly ☊
construct sth: When was the bridge constructed? ☊ construct ☊
construct sth from/out of/of sth: They constructed a shelter out of fallen branches. ☊ construct ☊
You must learn how to construct a logical argument. ☊ construct ☊
to construct a theory ☊ construct ☊
a well-constructed novel ☊ construct ☊
the construction industry ☊ construction ☊
Work has begun on the construction of the new airport. ☊ construction ☊
Our new offices are still under construction (= being built). ☊ construction ☊
the construction of a new database ☊ construction ☊
strong in construction ☊ construction ☊
ships of steel construction ☊ construction ☊
consult sb: If the pain continues, consult your doctor. ☊ consult ☊
consult sb about sth: Have you consulted your lawyer about this? ☊ consult ☊
a consulting engineer (= one who has expert knowledge and gives advice) ☊ consult ☊
consult with sb (about/on sth): Consult with your physician about possible treatments. ☊ consult ☊
consult sb: You shouldn't have done it without consulting me. ☊ consult ☊
consult sb about/on sth: I expect to be consulted about major issues. ☊ consult ☊
consult with sb (about/on sth): I need to consult with my colleagues on the proposals. ☊ consult ☊
consumer demand/choice/rights ☊ consumer ☊
Health-conscious consumers want more information about the food they buy. ☊ consumer ☊
Tax cuts will boost consumer confidence after the recession. ☊ consumer ☊
She has several contacts in New York. ☊ contact ☊
The company has maintained trade contacts with India. ☊ contact ☊
In her job she often comes into contact with (= meets) lawyers. ☊ 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 ☊
Have you kept in contact with any of your friends from college (= do you still see them or speak or write to them)? ☊ contact ☊
She's lost contact with (= no longer sees or writes to) her son. ☊ contact ☊
I finally made contact with (= succeeded in speaking to or meeting) her in Paris. ☊ contact ☊
The organization put me in contact with other people in a similar position (= gave me their addresses or telephone numbers). ☊ contact ☊
Here's my contact number (= temporary telephone number) while I'm away. ☊ contact ☊
I've been trying to contact you all day. ☊ contact ☊
Witnesses to the accident are asked to contact the police. ☊ contact ☊
This drink doesn't contain any alcohol. ☊ contain ☊
Her statement contained one or two inaccuracies. ☊ contain ☊
We have no contemporary account of the battle (= written near the time that it happened). ☊ contemporary ☊
contemporary fiction/music/dance ☊ contemporary ☊
Fire has caused severe damage to the contents of the building. ☊ content ☊
She hadn't read the letter and so was unaware of its contents. ☊ content ☊
This speech needs to be set in the context of Britain in the 1960s. ☊ context ☊
His decision can only be understood in context. ☊ context ☊
Such databases are being used in a wide range of contexts. ☊ context ☊
You should be able to guess the meaning of the word from the context. ☊ context ☊
This quotation has been taken out of context (= repeated without giving the circumstances in which it was said). ☊ context ☊
The exhibition continues until 25 July. ☊ continue ☊
continue doing sth: She wanted to continue working until she was 60. ☊ 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 ☊
Stop smoking and you will see a continuous improvement in your health. ☊ continuous ☊
The rain has been continuous since this morning. ☊ continuous ☊
a continuous line of traffic ☊ continuous ☊
For four days the town suffered continuous attacks. ☊ continuous ☊
the continuously changing situation ☊ continuously ☊
Heat the mixture until thickened, stirring continuously. ☊ continuously ☊
a contract of employment ☊ contract ☊
contract with sb: to enter into/make/sign a contract with the supplier ☊ contract ☊
contract between A and B: These clauses form part of the contract between buyer and seller. ☊ contract ☊
contract to do sth: to win/be awarded a contract to build a new school ☊ contract ☊
Under the terms of the contract the job should have been finished yesterday. ☊ contract ☊
She is under contract to (= has a contract to work for) a major American computer firm. ☊ contract ☊
The offer has been accepted, subject to contract (= the agreement is not official until the contract is signed). ☊ contract ☊
contract sth to sth: 'I will' and 'I shall' are usually contracted to 'I'll' (= made shorter). ☊ contract ☊
contrast (between A and B): There is an obvious contrast between the cultures of East and West. ☊ contrast ☊
contrast (to sb/sth): The company lost $7 million this quarter in contrast to a profit of $6.2 million a year earlier. ☊ contrast ☊
The poverty of her childhood stands in total contrast to her life in Hollywood. ☊ contrast ☊
contrast (with sb/sth): to show a sharp/stark/striking contrast with sth ☊ contrast ☊
When you look at their new system, ours seems very old-fashioned by contrast. ☊ contrast ☊
contrast (of sth): Careful contrast of the two plans shows some important differences. ☊ contrast ☊
It is interesting to contrast the British legal system with the American one. ☊ contrast ☊
Compare and contrast the two novels. ☊ contrast ☊
contribute sth (to/towards sth): We contributed £5 000 to the earthquake fund. ☊ contribute ☊
Medical negligence was said to have contributed to her death. ☊ contribute ☊
Human error may have been a contributing factor. ☊ contribute ☊
contribute sth to sth: This book contributes little to our understanding of the subject. ☊ contribute ☊
contribute (to sth): He contributes regularly to the magazine 'New Scientist'. ☊ contribute ☊
We hope everyone will contribute to the discussion. ☊ contribute ☊
contribution (toward(s) sth/doing sth): These measures would make a valuable contribution towards reducing industrial accidents. ☊ contribution ☊
the controls of an aircraft ☊ control ☊
the volume control of a CD player ☊ control ☊
The co-pilot was at the controls when the plane landed. ☊ control ☊
The party is expecting to gain control of the council in the next election. ☊ control ☊
The Democrats will probably lose control of Congress. ☊ control ☊
A military junta took control of the country. ☊ control ☊
She lost control of her car on the ice. ☊ control ☊
Owing to circumstances beyond our control, the flight to Rome has been cancelled. ☊ control ☊
The coach made the team work hard on ball control (= in a ball game). ☊ control ☊
He's reached retiring age, but he's still firmly in control. ☊ be in control (of sth) ☊
In spite of all her family problems, she's really in control. ☊ be in control (of sth) ☊
A truck ran out of control on the hill. ☊ be/get/run/etc. out of control ☊
Please keep your dog under control! ☊ bring/get/keep sth under control ☊
control sth: He was finding it difficult to control his feelings. ☊ control ☊
This knob controls the volume. ☊ control ☊
The traffic lights are controlled by a central computer. ☊ control ☊
control what/how, etc...: Parents should control what their kids watch on television. ☊ control ☊
By the age of 21 he controlled the company. ☊ control ☊
a multi-national company based in Britain but controlled from South Africa ☊ control ☊
You'll find these meals quick and convenient to prepare. ☊ convenient ☊
Fruit is a convenient source of vitamins and energy. ☊ convenient ☊
I can't see him now—it isn't convenient. ☊ convenient ☊
He used his wife's birthday as a convenient excuse for not going to the meeting. ☊ convenient ☊
social conventions ☊ convention ☊
By convention the deputy leader was always a woman. ☊ convention ☊
She is a young woman who enjoys flouting conventions. ☊ convention ☊
Convention demands that a club member should resign in such a situation. ☊ convention ☊
the United Nations convention on the rights of the child ☊ convention ☊
She's very conventional in her views. ☊ conventional ☊
conventional methods/approaches ☊ conventional ☊
a telephone conversation ☊ conversation ☊
I had a long conversation with her the other day. ☊ conversation ☊
The main topic of conversation was the likely outcome of the election. ☊ conversation ☊
Don was deep in conversation with the girl on his right. ☊ conversation ☊
to get into conversation with sb ☊ conversation ☊
to get into a conversation with sb ☊ conversation ☊
The conversation turned to gardening. ☊ conversation ☊
I tried to make conversation (= to speak in order to appear polite). ☊ conversation ☊
Desperately he struggled to keep the conversation going. ☊ conversation ☊
I see no point in continuing this conversation. ☊ conversation ☊
She tried to steer the conversation away from the topic of marriage. ☊ conversation ☊
He felt a sudden alarm at the turn the conversation was taking. ☊ conversation ☊
convert sth (into sth): The hotel is going to be converted into a nursing home. ☊ convert ☊
The pub is a converted warehouse. ☊ convert ☊
What rate will I get if I convert my dollars into euros? ☊ convert ☊
Hot water is converted to electricity by a turbine. ☊ convert ☊
convert (from sth) (into/to sth): We've converted from oil to gas central heating. ☊ convert ☊
a sofa that converts into a bed ☊ convert ☊
convert (from sth) (to sth): He converted from Christianity to Islam. ☊ convert ☊
convert sb (from sth) (to sth): She was soon converted to the socialist cause. ☊ convert ☊
convince sb/yourself (of sth): You'll need to convince them of your enthusiasm for the job. ☊ convince ☊
convince sb/yourself (that)...: I'd convinced myself (that) I was right. ☊ convince ☊
The experience convinced him that Europe was on the brink of a revolution. ☊ convince ☊
I've been trying to convince him to see a doctor. ☊ convince ☊
Add the onion and cook for three minutes. ☊ cook ☊
cook sb sth: He cooked me lunch. ☊ cook ☊
She was decidedly cool about the proposal. ☊ cool ☊
He has been cool towards me ever since we had that argument. ☊ cool ☊
Her voice was cool and dismissive. ☊ cool ☊
He has a cool head (= he stays calm in an emergency). ☊ cool ☊
Let's sit in the shade and keep cool. ☊ cool ☊
Desert plants are adapted to cope with extreme heat. ☊ cope ☊
The thieves replaced the original painting with a copy. ☊ copy ☊
They copied the designs from those on Greek vases. ☊ copy ☊
Everything in the computer's memory can be copied onto DVDs. ☊ copy ☊
copy sth (from sth) (into/onto sth): She copied the phone number into her address book. ☊ copy ☊
copy sth (down/out): I copied out several poems. ☊ copy ☊
She copies everything her sister does. ☊ copy ☊
The wind hit him as he turned the corner. ☊ corner ☊
a speck of dirt in the corner of her eye ☊ corner ☊
Please check that these details are correct. ☊ correct ☊
'Are you in charge here?' 'That's correct.' ☊ correct ☊
Do you know the correct way to shut the machine down? ☊ correct ☊
I think you've made the correct decision. ☊ correct ☊
They reasoned, correctly, that she was away for the weekend. ☊ correctly ☊
Read through your work and correct any mistakes that you find. ☊ correct ☊
They issued a statement correcting the one they had made earlier. ☊ correct ☊
A new computer system has been installed at a cost of £80 000. ☊ cost ☊
The plan had to be abandoned on grounds of cost. ☊ cost ☊
Consumers will have to bear the full cost of these pay increases. ☊ cost ☊
running/operating/labour costs ☊ cost ☊
Opinion was divided on the potential costs and benefits of the scheme. ☊ cost ☊
I felt a need to please people, whatever the cost in time and energy. ☊ cost ☊
Calls to the helpline cost 38p per minute. ☊ cost ☊
All these reforms will cost money (= be expensive). ☊ cost ☊
This is costing the taxpayer £10 billion a year. ☊ cost ☊
cost sth to do sth: The hospital will cost an estimated £2 million to build. ☊ cost ☊
It costs a fortune to fly first class. ☊ cost ☊
Such behaviour could cost you your place in the team. ☊ cost ☊
cost sth: The closure of the factory is likely to cost 1 000 jobs. ☊ cost ☊
a charming country cottage with roses around the door ☊ cottage ☊
cotton fields/plants ☊ cotton ☊
The sheets are 100% pure cotton. ☊ cotton ☊
a cotton shirt/skirt ☊ cotton ☊
a cotton mill ☊ cotton ☊
She gave a little cough to attract my attention. ☊ cough ☊
My cold's better, but I can't seem to shake off this cough. ☊ cough ☊
She said that she couldn't come. ☊ could ☊
I couldn't hear what they were saying. ☊ could ☊
I could do it now, if you like. ☊ could ☊
You couldn't have left it on the bus, could you? ☊ could ☊
'Have some more cake.' 'Oh, I couldn't, thank you (= I'm too full).' ☊ could ☊
a city/county/borough/district council ☊ council ☊
She's on the local council. ☊ council ☊
Don't go over that line or your throw won't count. ☊ count ☊
count sth: Applications received after 1 July will not be counted. ☊ count ☊
Every point in this game counts. ☊ count ☊
It's the thought that counts (= used about a small but kind action or gift). ☊ count ☊
count (up) how many...: She began to count up how many guests they had to invite. ☊ count ☊
count from...: There are 12 weeks to go, counting from today. ☊ count ☊
Billy can't count yet. ☊ count ☊
count to/up to sth: She can count up to 10 in Italian. ☊ count ☊
'I'm sure he'll help.' 'Don't count on it.' ☊ count on sb/sth ☊
count sb/sth doing sth: We can't count on this warm weather lasting. ☊ count on sb/sth ☊
I asked the woman behind the counter if they had any postcards. ☊ counter ☊
She didn't know what life in a foreign country would be like. ☊ country ☊
superb walking country ☊ country ☊
Explore Thomas Hardy country. ☊ country ☊
We spent a pleasant day in the country. ☊ country ☊
magnificent views over open countryside ☊ countryside ☊
Everyone should enjoy the right of access to the countryside. ☊ countryside ☊
I saw a couple of men get out. ☊ couple ☊
I've seen her a couple of times before. ☊ couple ☊
Several couples were on the dance floor. ☊ couple ☊
The couple was/were married in 2006. ☊ couple ☊
Taking her courage in both hands, she opened the door and walked in. ☊ take your courage in both hands ☊
to go on a management training course ☊ course ☊
The college runs specialist language courses. ☊ course ☊
'Can I have one of those pens?' 'Of course—help yourself.' ☊ of course ☊
Of course, there are other ways of doing this. ☊ of course ☊
Her lawyer made a statement outside the court. ☊ court ☊
She will appear in court tomorrow. ☊ court ☊
She can't pay her tax and is facing court action. ☊ court ☊
The case was settled out of court (= a decision was reached without a trial). ☊ court ☊
Please tell the court what happened. ☊ court ☊
The court heard yesterday how the man collapsed and died after being stabbed. ☊ court ☊
She's my cousin. ☊ cousin ☊
He's a distant cousin of mine. ☊ cousin ☊
Do the rules cover (= do they apply to) a case like this? ☊ cover ☊
Snow covered the ground. ☊ cover ☊
She covered her face with her hands. ☊ cover ☊
Her face was on the cover (= the front cover) of every magazine. ☊ cover ☊
He always reads the paper from cover to cover (= everything in it). ☊ cover ☊
a plastic waterproof cover for the stroller ☊ cover ☊
a thick covering of snow on the ground ☊ covering ☊
crack sth: He has cracked a bone in his arm. ☊ crack ☊
She peeped through the crack in the curtains. ☊ crack ☊
This cup has a crack in it. ☊ crack ☊
The cracks (= faults) in the government's economic policy are already beginning to show. ☊ crack ☊
He suffered cracked ribs and bruising. ☊ cracked ☊
She passed her tongue over her cracked lips and tried to speak. ☊ cracked ☊
traditional crafts like basket-weaving ☊ craft ☊
A systems crash in the morning and a bomb scare in the afternoon provided enough excitement for one day. ☊ crash ☊
The tree fell with a great crash. ☊ crash ☊
The first distant crash of thunder shook the air. ☊ crash ☊
A girl was killed yesterday in a crash involving a stolen car. ☊ crash ☊
a car/plane crash ☊ crash ☊
Share prices crashed to an all-time low yesterday. ☊ crash ☊
The company crashed with debts of £50 million. ☊ crash ☊
With a sweep of his hand he sent the glasses crashing to the floor. ☊ crash ☊
I was terrified that the plane would crash. ☊ crash ☊
crash into sth: A truck went out of control and crashed into the back of a bus. ☊ crash ☊
She must be crazy to lend him money. ☊ crazy ☊
What a crazy idea! ☊ crazy ☊
Marie says he went crazy, and smashed the room up. ☊ crazy ☊
He's football-crazy. ☊ crazy ☊
I've been crazy about him since the first time I saw him. ☊ crazy ☊
She's crazy—she ought to be locked up. ☊ crazy ☊
strawberries and cream ☊ cream ☊
double/single cream (= thick/thin cream) ☊ cream ☊
hand/moisturizing cream ☊ cream ☊
Do you have this blouse in cream? ☊ cream ☊
Scientists disagree about how the universe was created. ☊ create ☊
Try this new dish, created by our head chef. ☊ create ☊
The company is trying to create a young energetic image. ☊ create ☊
The dormouse is a shy, nocturnal creature. ☊ creature ☊
strange creatures from outer space ☊ creature ☊
He's a player who rarely seems to get the credit he deserves. ☊ credit ☊
I can't take all the credit for the show's success—it was a team effort. ☊ credit ☊
We did all the work and she gets all the credit! ☊ credit ☊
Credit will be given in the exam for good spelling and grammar. ☊ credit ☊
At least give him credit for trying (= praise him because he tried, even if he did not succeed). ☊ credit ☊
The bank refused further credit to the company. ☊ credit ☊
We bought the dishwasher on credit. ☊ credit ☊
to offer interest-free credit (= allow sb to pay later, without any extra charge) ☊ credit ☊
Your credit limit is now £2 000. ☊ credit ☊
He's a bad credit risk (= he is unlikely to pay the money later). ☊ credit ☊
Stores spend more and more on crime prevention every year. ☊ crime ☊
the connection between drugs and organized crime ☊ crime ☊
He turned to crime when he dropped out of school. ☊ crime ☊
The crime rate is rising. ☊ crime ☊
crime fiction/novels (= stories about crime) ☊ crime ☊
She's a crime writer (= she writes stories about crime). ☊ crime ☊
The massacre was a crime against humanity. ☊ crime ☊
Society does not know how to deal with hardened criminals (= people who regularly commit crimes and are not sorry for what they do). ☊ criminal ☊
the government's latest economic crisis ☊ crisis ☊
The business is still in crisis but it has survived the worst of the recession. ☊ crisis ☊
an expert in crisis management ☊ crisis ☊
In times of crisis I know which friends I can turn to. ☊ crisis ☊
Students are encouraged to develop critical thinking instead of accepting opinions without questioning them. ☊ critical ☊
One of the victims of the fire remains in a critical condition. ☊ critical ☊
a critical factor in the election campaign ☊ critical ☊
Reducing levels of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere is of critical importance. ☊ critical ☊
Your decision is critical to our future. ☊ critical ☊
Ben is very sensitive, he just can't take criticism. ☊ criticism ☊
to offer sb constructive criticism (= that is meant to be helpful) ☊ criticism ☊
I didn't mean it as a criticism. ☊ criticism ☊
criticism of sb/sth: There was widespread criticism of the government's handling of the disaster. ☊ criticism ☊
criticize sb/sth: The decision was criticized by environmental groups. ☊ criticize ☊
criticize sb/sth for sth: The government has been criticized for not taking the problem seriously. ☊ criticize ☊
We were taught how to criticize poems. ☊ criticize ☊
Sugar is an important crop on the island. ☊ crop ☊
The crops are regularly sprayed with pesticides. ☊ crop ☊
a fall in this year's coffee crop ☊ crop ☊
We are looking forward to a bumper crop (= a very large one). ☊ crop ☊
She wore a small gold cross on a chain around her neck. ☊ cross ☊
I've put a cross on the map to show where the hotel is. ☊ cross ☊
Sign your name on the form where I've put a cross. ☊ cross ☊
Those who could not write signed with a cross. ☊ cross ☊
Put a cross beside the name of the candidate you wish to vote for. ☊ cross ☊
cross (over): I waved and she crossed over (= crossed the road towards me). ☊ cross ☊
cross over sth: He crossed over the road and joined me. ☊ cross ☊
The roads cross just outside the town. ☊ cross ☊
The straps cross over at the back and are tied at the waist. ☊ cross ☊
to cross your arms/legs (= place one arm or leg over the other) ☊ cross ☊
She sat with her legs crossed. ☊ cross ☊
He pushed his way through the crowd. ☊ crowd ☊
Police had to break up the crowd. ☊ crowd ☊
In the spring the place is crowded with skiers. ☊ crowded ☊
a crucial factor/issue/decision ☊ crucial ☊
crucial to/for sth: Winning this contract is crucial to the success of the company. ☊ crucial ☊
crucial that...: It is crucial that we get this right. ☊ crucial ☊
He wasn't there at the crucial moment (= when he was needed most). ☊ crucial ☊
Her eyes were cruel and hard. ☊ cruel ☊
Sometimes you have to be cruel to be kind (= make sb suffer because it will be good for them later). ☊ cruel ☊
cry with sth: He felt like crying with rage. ☊ cry ☊
+ speech: 'Waaa!' she cried. ☊ cry ☊
I found him crying his eyes out (= crying very much). ☊ cry ☊
cry for sth: She ran to the window and cried for help. ☊ cry ☊
She cried out for help. ☊ cry out/cry out sth ☊
She cried out his name. ☊ cry out/cry out sth ☊
+ speech: 'Help!' he cried out. ☊ cry out/cry out sth ☊
to give a cry of anguish/despair/relief/surprise/terror, etc. ☊ cry ☊
With a cry of 'Stop thief!' he ran after the boy. ☊ cry ☊
Her answer was greeted with cries of outrage. ☊ cry ☊
I felt a lot better after a good long cry. ☊ cry ☊
The political cultures of the United States and Europe are very different. ☊ culture ☊
company culture ☊ culture ☊
Venice is a beautiful city full of culture and history. ☊ culture ☊
European/Islamic/African/American, etc. culture ☊ culture ☊
The children are taught to respect different cultures. ☊ culture ☊
the effect of technology on traditional cultures ☊ culture ☊
a paper cup ☊ cup ☊
She's won several cups for skating. ☊ cup ☊
He lifted the cup for the fifth time this year (= it was the fifth time he had won). ☊ cup ☊
built-in cupboards ☊ cupboard ☊
He needs to learn to curb his temper. ☊ curb ☊
The only real cure is rest. ☊ cure ☊
I was curious to find out what she had said. ☊ curious ☊
He is such a curious boy, always asking questions. ☊ curious ☊
There was a curious mixture of people in the audience. ☊ curious ☊
It was curious that she didn't tell anyone. ☊ curious ☊
Curiously enough, a year later exactly the same thing happened again. ☊ curiously ☊
His hair curls naturally. ☊ curl ☊
curl sth (+ adv./prep.): She curled her legs up under her. ☊ curl ☊
Birds use warm air currents to help their flight. ☊ current ☊
Currently, over 500 students are enrolled on the course. ☊ currently ☊
All the options are currently available. ☊ currently ☊
This matter is currently being discussed. ☊ currently ☊
There was tremendous applause when the curtain came down (= the play ended). ☊ curtain ☊
We left just before the final curtain. ☊ curtain ☊
The driver lost control on a curve and the vehicle hit a tree. ☊ curve ☊
They know me—I'm a regular customer. ☊ customer ☊
The firm has excellent customer relations. ☊ customer ☊
This scene was cut from the final version of the movie. ☊ cut ☊
cut sth by...: His salary has been cut by ten per cent. ☊ cut ☊
This knife won't cut. ☊ cut ☊
cut sth + adj.: He's had his hair cut really short. ☊ cut ☊
cut sth: Don't cut the string, untie the knots. ☊ cut ☊
cut sth in/into sth: He cut the loaf into thick slices. ☊ cut ☊
The bus was cut in two by the train. ☊ cut ☊
Now cut the tomatoes in half. ☊ cut ☊
cut sth (from sth): He cut four thick slices from the loaf. ☊ cut ☊
cut sth: She cut her finger on a piece of glass. ☊ cut ☊
cut sth + adj.: She had fallen and cut her head open. ☊ cut ☊
I cut this article out of the newspaper. ☊ cut sth out (of sth) ☊
I've been advised to cut sugar out of my diet. ☊ cut sth out (of sth) ☊
She cut the dress out of some old material. ☊ cut sth out ☊
He's cut out a niche for himself (= found a suitable job) in journalism. ☊ cut sth out ☊
He had his finger cut off in an accident at work. ☊ cut sth off ☊
The winner cut ten seconds off (= ran the distance ten seconds faster than) the world record. ☊ cut sth off ☊
The new factory cuts off our view of the hills. ☊ cut sth off ☊
to cut down a tree ☊ cut sth down ☊
She feels very cut off living in the country. ☊ cut sb/sth off (from sb/sth) ☊
They announced cuts in public spending. ☊ cut ☊
Blood poured from the deep cut on his arm. ☊ cut ☊
We went for a cycle ride on Sunday. ☊ cycle ☊
a cycle route/track ☊ cycle ☊
the cycle of the seasons ☊ cycle ☊
They could not break the cycle of harvest failure, food shortage, price increase and misery. ☊ cycle ☊
a daily routine/visit/newspaper ☊ daily ☊
events affecting the daily lives of millions of people ☊ daily ☊
Invoices are signed on a daily basis. ☊ daily ☊
They charge a daily rate. ☊ daily ☊
fire/smoke/bomb/storm damage ☊ damage ☊
The earthquake caused damage to property estimated at $6 million. ☊ damage ☊
The storm didn't do much damage. ☊ damage ☊
Let's take a look at the damage. ☊ damage ☊
Make sure you insure your camera against loss or damage. ☊ damage ☊
emotional damage resulting from divorce ☊ damage ☊
This could cause serious damage to the country's economy. ☊ damage ☊
I'm going—I've done enough damage here already. ☊ damage ☊
The allegations are likely to damage his political career. ☊ damage ☊
The celebrations were a bit of a damp squib. ☊ a damp squib ☊
a dance class/routine ☊ dance ☊
Find a partner and practise these new dance steps. ☊ dance ☊
Do you know any other Latin American dances? ☊ dance ☊
The next dance will be a waltz. ☊ dance ☊
an evening of drama, music and dance ☊ dance ☊
modern/classical dance ☊ dance ☊
a dance company/troupe ☊ dance ☊
Let's have a dance. ☊ dance ☊
He did a little dance of triumph. ☊ dance ☊
We hold a dance every year to raise money for charity. ☊ dance ☊
Do you want to dance? ☊ dance ☊
He asked me to dance. ☊ dance ☊
They danced to the music of a string quartet. ☊ dance ☊
Ruth danced all evening with Richard. ☊ dance ☊
Ruth and Richard danced together all evening. ☊ dance ☊
to dance the tango ☊ dance ☊
to dance a waltz ☊ dance ☊
He was so excited about the good news that he danced a little jig. ☊ dance ☊
She's a fantastic dancer. ☊ dancer ☊
He's a dancer with the Royal Ballet. ☊ dancer ☊
Danger! Keep Out! ☊ danger ☊
Children's lives are in danger every time they cross this road. ☊ danger ☊
animals in danger of extinction ☊ danger ☊
Doctors said she is now out of danger (= not likely to die). ☊ danger ☊
There is no danger of a bush fire now. ☊ danger ☊
danger of sth: The building is in danger of collapsing. ☊ danger ☊
How many factory workers are in danger of losing their jobs? ☊ danger ☊
'Nicky won't find out, will she?' 'Oh, no, there's no danger of that.' ☊ danger ☊
danger that...: There is a danger that the political disorder of the past will return. ☊ danger ☊
Smoking is a serious danger to health. ☊ danger ☊
Police said the man was a danger to the public. ☊ danger ☊
the hidden dangers in your home ☊ danger ☊
We'd be on dangerous ground if we asked about race or religion. ☊ dangerous ground ☊
She said it as loudly as she dared. ☊ dare ☊
They daren't ask for any more money. ☊ dare ☊
He was handsome with dark eyes. ☊ dark ☊
Even if you have dark skin, you still need protection from the sun. ☊ dark ☊
dark blue/green/red, etc. ☊ dark ☊
The dark clouds in the sky meant that a storm was coming. ☊ dark ☊
It was dark outside and I couldn't see much. ☊ dark ☊
animals that can see in the dark ☊ dark ☊
This data was collected from 69 countries. ☊ data ☊
These data show that most cancers are detected as a result of clinical follow-up. ☊ data ☊
data retrieval (= ways of storing or finding information on a computer) ☊ data ☊
I've got a date with Lucy tomorrow night. ☊ date ☊
Paul's not coming. He's got a hot date (= an exciting one). ☊ date ☊
The details can be added at a later date. ☊ date ☊
The work will be carried out at a future date. ☊ date ☊
a building of late Roman date ☊ date ☊
'What's the date today?' 'The 10th.' ☊ date ☊
Write today's date at the top of the page. ☊ date ☊
We need to fix a date for the next meeting. ☊ date ☊
I can't come on that date. ☊ date ☊
Please give your name, address and date of birth. ☊ date ☊
name, address and birth date ☊ date ☊
There's no date on this letter. ☊ date ☊
Anyone who knows of the vehicle's whereabouts from that date until 7 March is asked to contact Bangor police station. ☊ date ☊
Thank you for your letter dated 24th March. ☊ date ☊
The forms should be dated and signed and sent back immediately. ☊ date ☊
The custom dates back hundreds of years. ☊ date back (to...), date from... ☊
a law dating from the 17th century ☊ date back (to...), date from... ☊
She's the daughter of an Oxford professor. ☊ daughter ☊
I saw Tom three days ago. ☊ day ☊
'What day is it today?' 'Monday.' ☊ day ☊
We're going away in a few days/in a few days' time. ☊ day ☊
They left the day before yesterday (= two days ago). ☊ day ☊
We're meeting the day after tomorrow (= in two days). ☊ day ☊
New Year's Day ☊ day ☊
Take the medicine three times a day. ☊ day ☊
We can't go there today. You can go another day. ☊ day ☊
The sun was shining all day. ☊ day ☊
I could sit and watch the river all day long. ☊ day ☊
He works at night and sleeps during the day. ☊ day ☊
Nocturnal animals sleep by day and hunt by night. ☊ day ☊
a seven-hour working day ☊ day ☊
It's been a long day (= I've been very busy). ☊ day ☊
Did you have a good day? ☊ day ☊
She didn't do a full day's work. ☊ day ☊
I took a half day off yesterday. ☊ day ☊
Have a nice day! ☊ day ☊
in Queen Victoria's day ☊ day ☊
the early days of computers ☊ day ☊
Most women stayed at home in those days. ☊ day ☊
in the old days (= in the past) ☊ day ☊
She hates doing the same work day after day. ☊ day after day ☊
One day, I want to leave the city and move to the country. ☊ one day ☊
These days kids grow up so quickly. ☊ these days ☊
Is the Western a dead art form? ☊ dead ☊
Unfortunately racism is not yet dead. ☊ dead ☊
Though the idea may be dead, it is far from being buried (= people still talk about it, even though there is nothing new to say). ☊ dead ☊
He was shot dead by a gunman outside his home. ☊ dead ☊
Catherine's dead body lay peacefully on the bed. ☊ dead ☊
She was born deaf. ☊ deaf ☊
to deal with enquiries/issues/complaints ☊ deal with sth ☊
Have you dealt with these letters yet? ☊ deal with sth ☊
He's good at dealing with pressure. ☊ deal with sth ☊
The company deals in computer software. ☊ deal in sth ☊
She is used to dealing with all kinds of people in her job. ☊ deal with sb ☊
to make/sign/conclude/close a deal (with sb) ☊ deal ☊
We did a deal with the management on overtime. ☊ deal ☊
They were hoping for a better pay deal. ☊ deal ☊
A deal was struck after lengthy negotiations. ☊ deal ☊
It's a deal! (= I agree to your terms) ☊ deal ☊
Listen. This is the deal (= this is what we have agreed and are going to do). ☊ deal ☊
As athletes prepare for the Olympics, sporting organizations are looking for big sponsorship deals to pay for the trip to Sydney. ☊ deal ☊
I'm feeling a good deal better. ☊ deal ☊
We see them a great deal (= often). ☊ deal ☊
He's one of my dearest friends. ☊ dear ☊
dear to sb: Her daughter is very dear to her. ☊ dear ☊
They lost everything that was dear to them. ☊ dear ☊
the anniversary of his wife's death ☊ death ☊
Two children were burnt to death in the fire (= they died as a result of the fire). ☊ death ☊
Police are trying to establish the cause of death. ☊ death ☊
The minister opened the debate (= was the first to speak). ☊ debate ☊
After a long debate, Congress approved the proposal. ☊ debate ☊
the current debate about tax ☊ debate ☊
Whether he deserves what has happened to him is open to debate/a matter for debate (= cannot be certain or decided yet). ☊ debate ☊
debate (sth): Politicians will be debating the bill later this week. ☊ debate ☊
The question of the origin of the universe is still hotly debated (= strongly argued about) by scientists. ☊ debate ☊
debate whether, what, etc...: The committee will debate whether to lower the age of club membership to 16. ☊ debate ☊
economic/moral/urban decay ☊ decay ☊
decaying inner city areas ☊ decay ☊
It's up to you to decide. ☊ decide ☊
I can't tell you what to do—you'll have to decide for yourself. ☊ decide ☊
decide between A and B: It was difficult to decide between the two candidates. ☊ decide ☊
decide against sth: They decided against taking legal action. ☊ decide ☊
decide what, whether, etc...: I can't decide what to wear. ☊ decide ☊
She couldn't decide whether he was telling the truth or not. ☊ decide ☊
decide (that)...: She decided (that) she wanted to live in France. ☊ decide ☊
decide to do sth: We've decided not to go away after all. ☊ decide ☊
Why did you decide to look for a new job? ☊ decide ☊
decide sth: We might be hiring more people but nothing has been decided yet. ☊ decide ☊
it is decided (that)...: It was decided (that) the school should purchase new software. ☊ decide ☊
We're still trying to decide on a venue. ☊ decide on/upon sth ☊
I can't decide on who to invite. ☊ decide on/upon sth ☊
to make a decision (= to decide) ☊ decision ☊
to take a decision (= to decide) ☊ decision ☊
We need a decision on this by next week. ☊ decision ☊
Who took the decision to go ahead with the project? ☊ decision ☊
He is really bad at making decisions. ☊ decision ☊
We finally reached a decision (= decided after some difficulty). ☊ decision ☊
We must come to a decision about what to do next by tomorrow. ☊ decision ☊
a big (= an important) decision ☊ decision ☊
The final decision is yours. ☊ decision ☊
It's a difficult decision for any doctor. ☊ decision ☊
The editor's decision is final. ☊ decision ☊
Mary is the decision-maker in the house. ☊ decision ☊
The decisions by the management committee will affect everyone in the company. ☊ decision ☊
declare sth: The government has declared a state of emergency. ☊ declare ☊
Germany declared war on France on 1 August 1914. ☊ declare ☊
The government has declared war on (= officially stated its intention to stop) illiteracy. ☊ declare ☊
declare that...: The court declared that strike action was illegal. ☊ declare ☊
declare sth + noun: The area has been declared a national park. ☊ declare ☊
declare sth to be sth: The painting was declared to be a forgery. ☊ declare ☊
declare sth + adj.: The contract was declared void. ☊ declare ☊
I declare this bridge open. ☊ declare ☊
+ speech: 'I'll do it!' Tom declared. ☊ declare ☊
declare that...: He declared that he was in love with her. ☊ declare ☊
declare sth: Few people dared to declare their opposition to the regime. ☊ declare ☊
declare yourself + adj./noun: She declared herself extremely hurt by his lack of support. ☊ declare ☊
Do you have anything to declare? ☊ declare ☊
a rapid/sharp/gradual decline ☊ decline ☊
urban/economic decline ☊ decline ☊
The company reported a small decline in its profits. ☊ decline ☊
An increase in cars has resulted in the decline of public transport. ☊ decline ☊
The town fell into (a) decline (= started to be less busy, important, etc.) after the mine closed. ☊ decline ☊
Industry in Britain has been in decline since the 1970s. ☊ decline ☊
They decorated the room with flowers and balloons. ☊ decorate ☊
He has his own painting and decorating business. ☊ decorate ☊
The decorative touches have made this house a warm and welcoming home. ☊ decorative ☊
decrease (from sth) (to sth): The number of new students decreased from 210 to 160 this year. ☊ decrease ☊
decrease in sth: This species of bird is decreasing in numbers every year. ☊ decrease ☊
decrease (in sth): There has been some decrease in military spending this year. ☊ decrease ☊
decrease (of sth): a decrease of nearly 6% in the number of visitors to the museum ☊ decrease ☊
This discussion's getting too deep for me. ☊ deep ☊
He pondered, as if over some deep philosophical point. ☊ deep ☊
a deep economic recession ☊ deep ☊
The affair had exposed deep divisions within the party. ☊ deep ☊
I heard his deep warm voice filling the room. ☊ deep ☊
She took a deep breath. ☊ deep ☊
deep water/snow ☊ deep ☊
Deep down I still loved him. ☊ deep down ☊
He seems confident but deep down he's quite insecure. ☊ deep down ☊
Dignity and pride run deep in this community. ☊ go/run deep ☊
She is deeply religious. ☊ deeply ☊
They were deeply disturbed by the accident. ☊ deeply ☊
Opinion is deeply divided on this issue. ☊ deeply ☊
deeply rooted customs/ideas ☊ deeply ☊
deeply held beliefs/convictions/views (= that sb feels very strongly) ☊ deeply ☊
to think deeply (= about all the aspects of sth) ☊ deeply ☊
Staying late at the office to discuss shorter working hours rather defeats the object of the exercise! ☊ defeat ☊
When her brother was criticized she leapt to his defence. ☊ defence ☊
What points can be raised in defence of this argument? ☊ defence ☊
I have to say in her defence that she knew nothing about it beforehand. ☊ defence ☊
The town walls were built as a defence against enemy attacks. ☊ defence ☊
defend sth: How can you defend such behaviour? ☊ defend ☊
He defended his decision to punish the boy. ☊ defend ☊
defend sb/yourself/sth from/against sb/sth: Politicians are skilled at defending themselves against their critics. ☊ defend ☊
defend sb/yourself/sth: Troops have been sent to defend the borders. ☊ defend ☊
defend sb/yourself/sth from/against sb/sth: All our officers are trained to defend themselves against knife attacks. ☊ defend ☊
define what, how, etc...: It is difficult to define what makes him so popular. ☊ define ☊
Can you give me a definite answer by tomorrow? ☊ definite ☊
Is it definite that he's leaving? ☊ definite ☊
They have very definite ideas on how to bring up children. ☊ definite ☊
The date of the move has not been definitely decided yet (= it may change). ☊ definitely ☊
Please say definitely whether you will be coming or not. ☊ definitely ☊
Neighbours by definition live close by (= this is what being a neighbour means). ☊ definition ☊
I agree with you to a certain degree. ☊ degree ☊
To what degree can parents be held responsible for a child's behaviour? ☊ degree ☊
My brother has a master's degree from Harvard. ☊ degree ☊
Commuters will face long delays on the roads today. ☊ delay ☊
Report it to the police without delay (= immediately). ☊ delay ☊
Don't delay—call us today! ☊ 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 ☊
The government is accused of using delaying tactics (= deliberately doing sth to delay a process, decision, etc.). ☊ delay ☊
a deliberate act of vandalism ☊ deliberate ☊
The speech was a deliberate attempt to embarrass the government. ☊ deliberate ☊
She's been deliberately ignoring him all day. ☊ deliberately ☊
a cool wash cycle for delicate fabrics ☊ delicate ☊
his delicate hands ☊ delicate ☊
I admired your delicate handling of the situation. ☊ delicate ☊
a feeling of sheer/pure delight ☊ delight ☊
The children squealed with delight when they saw the puppy. ☊ delight ☊
He takes (great) delight in (= enjoys) proving others wrong. ☊ delight ☊
She is due to deliver a lecture on genetic engineering. ☊ deliver ☊
He delivered his lines confidently. ☊ deliver ☊
The jury finally delivered its verdict. ☊ deliver ☊
deliver (sth) to sb/sth: Leaflets have been delivered to every household. ☊ deliver ☊
Allow 28 days for delivery. ☊ delivery ☊
Is there a postal/mail delivery on Saturdays? ☊ delivery ☊
a demand for higher pay ☊ demand ☊
demands that the law on gun ownership should be changed ☊ demand ☊
firms attempting to meet/satisfy their customers' demands (= to give them what they are asking for) ☊ demand ☊
Flying makes enormous demands on pilots. ☊ demand ☊
She shouldn't always give in to his demands. ☊ demand ☊
There's an increased demand for organic produce these days. ☊ demand ☊
Good secretaries are always in demand. ☊ in demand ☊
demand sth: She demanded an immediate explanation. ☊ demand ☊
demand that...: The UN has demanded that all troops be withdrawn. ☊ demand ☊
They are demanding that all troops should be withdrawn. ☊ demand ☊
demand to do sth: I demand to see the manager. ☊ 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 how, what, etc...: His sudden departure had demonstrated how unreliable he was. ☊ demonstrate ☊
demonstrate sb/sth to be sth: The theories were demonstrated to be false. ☊ demonstrate ☊
it is demonstrated that...: It has been demonstrated that this drug is effective. ☊ demonstrate ☊
demonstrate (to sb) how, what, etc...: Let me demonstrate to you how it works. ☊ demonstrate ☊
deny sth: to deny a claim/a charge/an accusation ☊ deny ☊
deny (that)...: She denied (that) there had been any cover-up. ☊ deny ☊
it is denied that...: It can't be denied that we need to devote more resources to this problem. ☊ deny ☊
deny doing sth: He denies attempting to murder his wife. ☊ deny ☊
The department denies responsibility for what occurred. ☊ deny ☊
Flights should be confirmed 48 hours before departure. ☊ departure ☊
All departures are from Manchester. ☊ departure ☊
He was the sort of person you could depend on. ☊ depend on/upon sb/sth ☊
depend sb/sth to do sth: You can depend on her to be (= she always is) late. ☊ depend on/upon sb/sth ☊
Does the quality of teaching depend on class size? ☊ depend on/upon sth ☊
depend how, what, etc...: Whether we need more food depends on how many people turn up. ☊ depend on/upon sth ☊
Starting salary varies from £26 000 to £30 500, depending on experience. ☊ depending on ☊
He either resigned or was sacked, depending on who you talk to. ☊ depending on ☊
'Is he coming?' 'That depends. He may not have the time.' ☊ that depends, it (all) depends ☊
I don't know if we can help—it all depends. ☊ that depends, it (all) depends ☊
'Your job sounds fun.' 'It depends what you mean by 'fun'.' ☊ that depends, it (all) depends ☊
I shouldn't be too late. But it depends if the traffic's bad. ☊ that depends, it (all) depends ☊
They normally ask you to pay $100 (as a) deposit. ☊ deposit ☊
They'll probably ask you to leave a deposit. ☊ deposit ☊
Millions were deposited in Swiss bank accounts. ☊ deposit ☊
it depresses sb to do sth: It depresses me to see so many young girls smoking. ☊ depress ☊
She felt very depressed about the future. ☊ depressed ☊
Looking for a job these days can be very depressing. ☊ depressing ☊
She was in the depths of despair ☊ depth ☊
Her paintings reveal hidden depths (= unknown and interesting things about her character). ☊ depth ☊
a writer of great wisdom and depth ☊ depth ☊
a job that doesn't require any great depth of knowledge ☊ depth ☊
His ideas lack depth. ☊ depth ☊
the depth of her love ☊ depth ☊
What's the depth of the water here? ☊ depth ☊
Water was found at a depth of 30 metres. ☊ depth ☊
I haven't looked at the report in depth yet. ☊ in depth ☊
an in-depth study ☊ in depth ☊
The word 'politics' is derived from a Greek word meaning 'city'. ☊ derive from sth, be derived from sth ☊
describe (sb/sth) doing sth: Several people described seeing strange lights in the sky. ☊ describe ☊
to give a detailed/full description of the procedure ☊ description ☊
Police have issued a description of the gunman. ☊ description ☊
'Scared stiff' is an apt description of how I felt at that moment. ☊ description ☊
a personal pain that goes beyond description (= is too great to express in words) ☊ description ☊
Somalia is mostly desert. ☊ desert ☊
She deserves a medal for teaching those 5-year-olds all day! ☊ sb deserves a medal ☊
computer-aided design ☊ design ☊
designs for aircraft ☊ design ☊
new and original designs ☊ design ☊
design sth (as sth): This course is primarily designed as an introduction to the subject. ☊ design ☊
He designed and built his own house. ☊ design ☊
design sth for sb/sth: They asked me to design a poster for the campaign. ☊ design ☊
desire for sth: a strong desire for power ☊ desire ☊
desire to do sth: She felt an overwhelming desire to return home. ☊ desire ☊
He has expressed a desire to see you. ☊ desire ☊
He used to be a pilot but now he has a desk job. ☊ desk ☊
The prisoners grew increasingly desperate. ☊ desperate ☊
Stores are getting desperate after two years of poor sales. ☊ desperate ☊
Somewhere out there was a desperate man, cold, hungry, hunted. ☊ desperate ☊
I heard sounds of a desperate struggle in the next room. ☊ desperate ☊
a desperate bid for freedom ☊ desperate ☊
She clung to the edge in a desperate attempt to save herself. ☊ desperate ☊
His increasing financial difficulties forced him to take desperate measures. ☊ desperate ☊
Doctors were fighting a desperate battle to save the little girl's life. ☊ desperate ☊
desperate (for sth): He was so desperate for a job he would have done anything. ☊ desperate ☊
I'm desperate for a cigarette. ☊ desperate ☊
desperate (to do sth): I was absolutely desperate to see her. ☊ desperate ☊
The children are in desperate need of love and attention. ☊ desperate ☊
desperately ill/unhappy/lonely ☊ desperately ☊
They desperately wanted a child. ☊ desperately ☊
She looked desperately around for a weapon. ☊ desperately ☊
She was good at physics despite the fact that she found it boring. ☊ despite ☊
The building was completely destroyed by fire. ☊ destroy ☊
They've destroyed all the evidence. ☊ destroy ☊
You have destroyed my hopes of happiness. ☊ destroy ☊
the destruction of the rainforests ☊ destruction ☊
weapons of mass destruction ☊ destruction ☊
a tidal wave bringing death and destruction in its wake ☊ destruction ☊
The central argument is that capitalism sows the seeds of its own destruction (= creates the forces that destroy it). ☊ destruction ☊
He stood still, absorbing every detail of the street. ☊ detail ☊
Tell me the main points now; leave the details till later. ☊ detail ☊
This issue will be discussed in more detail in the next chapter. ☊ detail ☊
The research has been carried out with scrupulous attention to detail. ☊ detail ☊
He had an eye for detail (= noticed and remembered small details). ☊ detail ☊
The fine detail of the plan has yet to be worked out. ☊ detail ☊
Further details and booking forms are available on request. ☊ detail ☊
They didn't give any details about the game. ☊ detail ☊
'We had a terrible time—' 'Oh, spare me the details (= don't tell me any more).' ☊ detail ☊
fierce/grim/dogged determination ☊ determination ☊
He fought the illness with courage and determination. ☊ determination ☊
They had survived by sheer determination. ☊ determination ☊
determination to do sth: I admire her determination to get it right. ☊ determination ☊
determine sth: An inquiry was set up to determine the cause of the accident. ☊ determine ☊
determine what, whether, etc...: We set out to determine exactly what happened that night. ☊ determine ☊
it is determined that...: It was determined that she had died of natural causes. ☊ determine ☊
I'm determined to succeed. ☊ determined ☊
a determined effort to stop smoking ☊ determined ☊
The proposal had been dropped in the face of determined opposition. ☊ determined ☊
The site is being developed by a French company. ☊ develop ☊
He's developed a real flair for management. ☊ develop ☊
Her son developed asthma when he was two. ☊ develop ☊
The company develops and markets new software. ☊ develop ☊
A new type of painkilling drug has recently been developed. ☊ develop ☊
develop sth (from sth) (into sth): She developed the company from nothing. ☊ develop ☊
This piece of equipment is an exciting new development. ☊ development ☊
the development of basic skills such as literacy and numeracy ☊ development ☊
This device enables deaf people to communicate by typing messages instead of speaking. ☊ device ☊
I could only devote two hours a day to the work. ☊ devote sth to sth ☊
a diagram of the wiring system ☊ diagram ☊
She was wearing her diamonds (= jewellery with diamonds in it). ☊ diamond ☊
a desk diary ☊ diary ☊
I'll make a note of our next meeting in my diary. ☊ diary ☊
Do you keep a diary (= write one regularly)? ☊ diary ☊
The writer's letters and diaries are being published next year. ☊ diary ☊
a Spanish-English dictionary ☊ dictionary ☊
That plant's died. ☊ die ☊
I'll never forget it to my dying day (= until I die). ☊ die ☊
I nearly died when I saw him there (= it was very embarrassing). ☊ die ☊
This species has nearly died out because its habitat is being destroyed. ☊ die out ☊
I'm dying for a glass of water. ☊ be dying for sth/to do sth ☊
I'm dying to know what happened. ☊ be dying for sth/to do sth ☊
to receive advice on diet ☊ diet ☊
I decided to go on a diet (= to lose weight) before my holiday. ☊ diet ☊
She noticed a marked difference in the children on her second visit. ☊ difference ☊
There's a world of difference between liking someone and loving them. ☊ difference ☊
What a difference! You look great with your hair like that. ☊ difference ☊
There's not much difference in price between the two computers. ☊ difference ☊
Your age shouldn't make any difference to whether you get the job or not. ☊ make a, no, some, etc. difference (to/in sb/sth) ☊
Changing schools made a big difference to my life. ☊ make a, no, some, etc. difference (to/in sb/sth) ☊
What difference will it make if he knows or not? ☊ make a, no, some, etc. difference (to/in sb/sth) ☊
'Shall we go on Friday or Saturday?' 'It makes no difference (to me).' ☊ make a, no, some, etc. difference (to/in sb/sth) ☊
American English is significantly different from British English. ☊ different ☊
He saw he was no different than anybody else. ☊ different ☊
It's different now than it was a year ago. ☊ different ☊
Now he spoke in a different and kinder voice. ☊ different ☊
Boys and girls may behave differently. ☊ differently ☊
a difficult problem/task/exam ☊ difficult ☊
It's difficult for them to get here much before seven. ☊ difficult ☊
She finds it very difficult to get up early. ☊ difficult ☊
Don't pay any attention to her—she's just being difficult. ☊ difficult ☊
It was a time fraught with difficulties and frustration. ☊ difficulty ☊
I had considerable difficulty (in) persuading her to leave. ☊ difficulty ☊
The changes were made with surprisingly little difficulty. ☊ difficulty ☊
We found the house without difficulty. ☊ difficulty ☊
They dug deeper and deeper but still found nothing. ☊ dig ☊
What time do you serve dinner? ☊ dinner ☊
Let's invite them to dinner tomorrow. ☊ dinner ☊
What shall we have for dinner tonight? ☊ dinner ☊
She didn't eat much dinner. ☊ dinner ☊
I'd like to take you out to dinner tonight. ☊ dinner ☊
The club's annual dinner will be held on 3 June. ☊ dinner ☊
She has a very direct way of speaking. ☊ 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 ☊
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 ☊
She now directs a large choir. ☊ direct ☊
A new manager has been appointed to direct the project. ☊ 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 ☊
Let's stop and ask for directions. ☊ direction ☊
Once again her life felt lacking in direction. ☊ direction ☊
It's only a small improvement, but at least it's a step in the right direction. ☊ direction ☊
The aircraft was flying in a northerly direction. ☊ direction ☊
Has the wind changed direction? ☊ direction ☊
I lost all sense of direction (= I didn't know which way to go). ☊ direction ☊
The two incidents are not directly linked. ☊ directly ☊
They remain directly opposed to these new plans. ☊ directly ☊
First remove any grease or dirt from the surface. ☊ dirt ☊
The problem with white is that it soon shows the dirt. ☊ dirt ☊
Pack the dirt firmly round the plants. ☊ dirt ☊
He's got a dirty mind (= he often thinks about sex). ☊ dirty ☊
dirty hands/clothes ☊ dirty ☊
physically/mentally disabled ☊ disabled ☊
severely disabled ☊ disabled ☊
Does the theatre have disabled access? ☊ disabled ☊
I hope my lack of experience won't be to my disadvantage. ☊ disadvantage ☊
Even friends disagree sometimes. ☊ disagree ☊
No, I disagree. I don't think it would be the right thing to do. ☊ disagree ☊
disagree (with sb) (about/on/over sth): He disagreed with his parents on most things. ☊ disagree ☊
Some people disagree with this argument. ☊ disagree ☊
disagree that...: Few would disagree that students learn best when they are interested in the topic. ☊ disagree ☊
I disagree with violent protests. ☊ disagree with sth/with doing sth ☊
disagreement (about/on/over/as to sth): Disagreement arose about exactly how to plan the show. ☊ disagreement ☊
disagreement on the method to be used ☊ disagreement ☊
There's no room for disagreement on this point. ☊ disagreement ☊
We are in total disagreement as to how to proceed. ☊ disagreement ☊
disagreement (between A and B): It was a source of disagreement between the two states. ☊ disagreement ☊
disagreement (with sb): They have had several disagreements with their neighbours. ☊ disagreement ☊
The plane disappeared behind a cloud. ☊ disappear ☊
I can never find a pen in this house. They disappear as soon as I buy them. ☊ disappear ☊
Her decision to cancel the concert is bound to disappoint her fans. ☊ disappoint ☊
His latest novel does not disappoint. ☊ disappoint ☊
disappointed (at/by sth): They were bitterly disappointed at the result of the game. ☊ disappointed ☊
He was disappointed to see she wasn't at the party. ☊ disappointed ☊
The outcome of the court case was disappointing for the family involved. ☊ disappointing ☊
To our great disappointment, it rained every day of the trip. ☊ disappointment ☊
He found it difficult to hide his disappointment when she didn't arrive. ☊ disappointment ☊
a bitter/major disappointment ☊ disappointment ☊
He's suffered a whole string of disappointments this week. ☊ disappointment ☊
disappointment to sb: I always felt I was a disappointment to my father. ☊ disappointment ☊
She wants to be an actress, but her parents disapprove. ☊ disapprove ☊
disapprove of sb/sth: He strongly disapproved of the changes that had been made. ☊ disapprove ☊
disapprove sth: A solid majority disapproves the way the president is handling the controversy. ☊ disapprove ☊
a natural disaster (= one that is caused by nature) ☊ disaster ☊
Disaster struck when the wheel came off. ☊ disaster ☊
The discovery of the disease among sheep spells financial disaster for farmers. ☊ disaster ☊
As a teacher, he's a disaster. ☊ disaster ☊
This recording is available online or on disc. ☊ disc ☊
The school has a reputation for high standards of discipline. ☊ discipline ☊
Strict discipline is imposed on army recruits. ☊ discipline ☊
She keeps good discipline in class. ☊ discipline ☊
Lack of discipline at home meant that many pupils found it difficult to settle in to the ordered environment of the school. ☊ discipline ☊
discount (on/off sth): They're offering a 10% discount on all sofas this month. ☊ discount ☊
a discount shop (= one that regularly sells goods at reduced prices) ☊ discount ☊
Do you give any discount? ☊ discount ☊
discount sth as sth: The news reports were being discounted as propaganda. ☊ discount ☊
We discovered this beach while we were sailing around the island. ☊ discover ☊
discover why, how, etc...: We never did discover why she gave up her job. ☊ discover ☊
it is discovered that...: It was later discovered that the diaries were a fraud. ☊ discover ☊
discovery (of sth): the discovery of antibiotics in the 20th century ☊ discovery ☊
The discovery of a child's body in the river has shocked the community. ☊ discovery ☊
Researchers in this field have made some important new discoveries. ☊ discovery ☊
He saw life as a voyage of discovery. ☊ discovery ☊
discovery (that...): She was shocked by the discovery that he had been unfaithful. ☊ discovery ☊
discuss sth: I'm not prepared to discuss this on the phone. ☊ discuss ☊
This topic will be discussed at greater length in the next chapter. ☊ discuss ☊
After considerable discussion, they decided to accept our offer. ☊ discussion ☊
The plans have been under discussion (= being talked about) for a year now. ☊ discussion ☊
discussion (with sb) (about/on sb/sth): We had a discussion with them about the differences between Britain and the US. ☊ discussion ☊
health measures to prevent the spread of disease ☊ disease ☊
an infectious/contagious disease (= one that can be passed to sb very easily) ☊ disease ☊
It is not known what causes the disease. ☊ disease ☊
protection against sexually transmitted diseases ☊ disease ☊
A fatty diet increases the risk of heart disease. ☊ disease ☊
disgust (at/with sth): She expressed her disgust at the programme by writing a letter of complaint. ☊ disgust ☊
disgust (for sb): I can only feel disgust for these criminals. ☊ disgust ☊
The idea fills me with disgust. ☊ disgust ☊
disgusted (at/by sb/sth): I was disgusted at/by the sight. ☊ disgusted ☊
disgusted (with sb/sth/yourself): I was disgusted with myself for eating so much. ☊ disgusted ☊
disgusted (to see, hear, etc...): He was disgusted to see such awful living conditions. ☊ disgusted ☊
The kitchen was in a disgusting state when she left. ☊ disgusting ☊
His language is disgusting (= he uses a lot of offensive words). ☊ disgusting ☊
a glass dish ☊ dish ☊
a vegetarian/fish dish ☊ dish ☊
This makes an excellent hot main dish. ☊ dish ☊
I can recommend the chef's dish of the day. ☊ dish ☊
Beware of dishonest traders in the tourist areas. ☊ dishonest ☊
dislike sb/sth: Why do you dislike him so much? ☊ dislike ☊
Much as she disliked going to funerals (= although she did not like it at all), she knew she had to be there. ☊ dislike ☊
dislike sb/sth doing sth: He disliked her staying away from home. ☊ dislike ☊
dismiss sb/sth as sth: Vegetarians are no longer dismissed as cranks. ☊ dismiss ☊
He dismissed the opinion polls as worthless. ☊ dismiss ☊
The suggestion should not be dismissed out of hand (= without thinking about it). ☊ dismiss ☊
dismiss sth: Dismissing her fears, she climbed higher. ☊ dismiss ☊
She claims she was unfairly dismissed from her post. ☊ dismiss ☊
The exhibition gives local artists an opportunity to display their work. ☊ display ☊
She displayed her bruises for all to see. ☊ display ☊
I have rarely seen her display any sign of emotion. ☊ display ☊
These statistics display a definite trend. ☊ display ☊
This column displays the title of the mail message. ☊ display ☊
a display cabinet ☊ display ☊
Designs for the new sports hall are on display in the library. ☊ on display ☊
What's the distance between New York City and Boston/from New York City to Boston? ☊ distance ☊
In the US, distance is measured in miles. ☊ distance ☊
We saw lights in the distance. ☊ in/into the distance ☊
distinguish between A and B: At what age are children able to distinguish between right and wrong? ☊ distinguish ☊
We can distinguish five meanings of the word 'mad'. ☊ distinguish ☊
What was it that distinguished her from her classmates? ☊ distinguish ☊
Make sure that your weight is evenly distributed. ☊ distribute ☊
The map shows the distribution of this species across the world. ☊ distribution ☊
They studied the geographical distribution of the disease. ☊ distribution ☊
He was arrested on drug distribution charges. ☊ distribution ☊
Electronic media make the potential for information distribution possible on a scale never before achieved. ☊ distribution ☊
district councils ☊ district ☊
I'm sorry to disturb you, but can I talk to you for a moment? ☊ disturb ☊
If you get up early, try not to disturb everyone else. ☊ disturb ☊
She awoke early after a disturbed night. ☊ disturb ☊
Don't disturb the papers on my desk. ☊ disturb ☊
disturb sb: The letter shocked and disturbed me. ☊ disturb ☊
it disturbs sb to do sth: It disturbed her to realize that she was alone. ☊ disturb ☊
divide sth (up) (into sth): A sentence can be divided up into meaningful segments. ☊ divide ☊
division of sth: a fair division of time and resources ☊ division ☊
an increase in the divorce rate (= the number of divorces in a year) ☊ divorce ☊
They have agreed to get a divorce. ☊ divorce ☊
Divorce proceedings (= the legal process of divorce) started today. ☊ divorce ☊
Bella wants a divorce. ☊ divorce ☊
He remarried after a divorce from his first wife, Kate. ☊ divorce ☊
She told him she was filing for divorce. ☊ divorce ☊
They're getting divorced. ☊ divorce ☊
She's divorcing her husband. ☊ divorce ☊
I'd heard they're divorcing. ☊ divorce ☊
Many divorced men remarry and have second families. ☊ divorced ☊
My parents are divorced. ☊ divorced ☊
Are they going to get divorced? ☊ divorced ☊
Does this pub do (= provide) lunches? ☊ do ☊
What does she want to do when she leaves school? ☊ do ☊
What did she do for a living? ☊ do ☊
What's Tom doing these days? ☊ do ☊
I'm doing some research on the subject. ☊ do ☊
I have a number of things to do today. ☊ do ☊
Let's do (= meet for) lunch. ☊ do ☊
Sorry. I don't do funny (= I can't be funny). ☊ do ☊
He's doing very well at school (= his work is good). ☊ do ☊
What are you doing this evening? ☊ do ☊
Are you doing anything tomorrow evening? ☊ do ☊
The company ought to do something about the poor service. ☊ do ☊
There's nothing to do (= no means of passing the time in an enjoyable way) in this place. ☊ do ☊
There's nothing we can do about it (= we can't change the situation). ☊ do ☊
He never bothers to do his jacket up. ☊ do sth up ☊
She can't do without a secretary. ☊ do without (sb/sth) ☊
do doing sth: I could have done without being (= I wish I had not been) woken up at three in the morning. ☊ do without (sb/sth) ☊
Does she speak French? ☊ do ☊
You live in New York, don't you? ☊ do ☊
She doesn't work here, does she? ☊ do ☊
He plays better than he did a year ago. ☊ do ☊
She works harder than he does. ☊ do ☊
'I love peaches.' 'So do I.' ☊ do ☊
'I don't want to go back.' 'Neither do I.' ☊ do ☊
You will be paid in American dollars. ☊ dollar ☊
domestic flights (= to and from places within a country) ☊ domestic ☊
He tended to dominate the conversation. ☊ dominate ☊
She always says a lot in meetings, but she doesn't dominate. ☊ dominate ☊
She's just arrived—she's just come in the door. ☊ door ☊
The island is a small green dot on the map. ☊ dot ☊
a double meaning/purpose/aim ☊ double ☊
two double whiskies ☊ double ☊
I thought I was seeing double (= seeing two of sth). ☊ double ☊
No doubt she'll call us when she gets there. ☊ no doubt ☊
He's made some great movies. There's no doubt about it. ☊ no doubt ☊
The research showed beyond doubt that smoking contributes to heart disease. ☊ beyond (any) doubt ☊
The prosecution was able to establish beyond reasonable doubt that the woman had been lying. ☊ beyond (any) doubt ☊
I've had my doubts about his work since he joined the firm. ☊ have your doubts (about sth) ☊
It may be all right. Personally, I have my doubts. ☊ have your doubts (about sth) ☊
This meeting has been, without doubt, one of the most useful we have had so far. ☊ without/beyond doubt ☊
doubt sth: There seems no reason to doubt her story. ☊ doubt ☊
She jumped down off the chair. ☊ down ☊
She bent down to pick up her glove. ☊ down ☊
Mary's not down yet (= she is still upstairs). ☊ down ☊
He had to go and lie down for a while. ☊ down ☊
Prices have gone down recently. ☊ down ☊
They flew down to Texas. ☊ down ☊
Have you got me down for the trip? ☊ down ☊
Tears ran down her face. ☊ down ☊
He lives just down the street. ☊ down ☊
There's a bridge a mile down the river from here. ☊ down ☊
She rushed downstairs and burst into the kitchen. ☊ downstairs ☊
She was trapped in a downward spiral of personal unhappiness. ☊ downward ☊
Subsidence is the downward movement of a site on which a building stands. ☊ downward ☊
It was a policy welcomed by world leaders from the US president downwards. ☊ downwards ☊
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 ☊
Give me a dozen, please. ☊ dozen ☊
The company employs no more than a couple of dozen people. ☊ dozen ☊
This is only the first draft of my speech. ☊ draft ☊
A powerful human drama was unfolding before our eyes. ☊ drama ☊
a dramatic increase/fall/change/improvement ☊ dramatic ☊
The announcement had a dramatic effect on house prices. ☊ dramatic ☊
set against the dramatic backcloth of Mont Blanc ☊ dramatic ☊
He flung out his arms in a dramatic gesture. ☊ dramatic ☊
'At last!' she cried dramatically. ☊ dramatically ☊
She drew me onto the balcony. ☊ draw ☊
I tried to draw him aside (= for example where I could talk to him privately). ☊ draw ☊
She drew a house. ☊ draw ☊
a drawing of a yacht ☊ drawing ☊
He wanted to be rich but it was an impossible dream. ☊ dream ☊
I've finally found the man of my dreams. ☊ dream ☊
It was the end of all my hopes and dreams. ☊ dream ☊
She walked around in a dream all day. ☊ dream ☊
Did I talk in my sleep? I must have been dreaming. ☊ dream ☊
dream sth: Did it really happen or did I just dream it? ☊ dream ☊
dream of/about sth: She dreams of running her own business. ☊ dream ☊
It was the kind of trip most of us only dream about. ☊ dream ☊
a long white dress ☊ dress ☊
a wedding dress ☊ dress ☊
He has no dress sense (= no idea of how to dress well). ☊ dress ☊
Get up and get dressed! ☊ dress ☊
dress for/in/as sth: You should dress for cold weather today. ☊ dress ☊
She always dressed entirely in black. ☊ dress ☊
dress sb (for/in/as sth): He was dressed as a woman (= he was wearing women's clothes). ☊ dress ☊
He was casually dressed in jeans and a T-shirt. ☊ dressed ☊
She took a drink from the glass and then put it down. ☊ drink ☊
He's got a drink problem. ☊ drink ☊
They came home the worse for drink (= drunk). ☊ drink ☊
He was drinking straight from the bottle. ☊ drink ☊
drink yourself + adj.: He had drunk himself unconscious on vodka. ☊ drink ☊
The urge to survive drove them on. ☊ drive ☊
drive sb to sth: Those kids are driving me to despair. ☊ drive ☊
a steam-driven locomotive ☊ drive ☊
I drove to work this morning. ☊ drive ☊
Shall we drive (= go there by car) or go by train? ☊ drive ☊
Her constant nagging drove him away. ☊ drive sb away ☊
Terrorist threats are driving away tourists. ☊ drive sb away ☊
Let's go for a drive. ☊ drive ☊
a bus/train/ambulance/taxi driver ☊ driver ☊
a learner driver (= one who has not yet passed a driving test) ☊ driver ☊
dangerous driving ☊ driving ☊
She only got where she is today through hard work and a driving ambition. ☊ driving ☊
a day of strong winds and driving rain ☊ driving ☊
The Dutch team have dropped to fifth place. ☊ drop ☊
drop sth: She dropped her voice dramatically. ☊ drop ☊
You must drop your speed in built-up areas. ☊ drop ☊
drop sth: Be careful not to drop that plate. ☊ drop ☊
drop sth (+ adv./prep.): Medical supplies are being dropped into the stricken area. ☊ drop ☊
Would you like a drop of brandy? ☊ drop ☊
I haven't touched a drop (= drunk any alcohol) all evening. ☊ drop ☊
He drained the last drop of beer from the glass. ☊ drop ☊
I found out Steve was on drugs (= regularly used drugs). ☊ drug ☊
drug and alcohol abuse ☊ drug ☊
a hard (= very harmful) drug such as heroin ☊ drug ☊
She was a drug addict (= could not stop using drugs). ☊ drug ☊
She was found to be under the influence of drugs. ☊ drug ☊
He was charged with pushing drugs (= selling them). ☊ drug ☊
drug rehabilitation ☊ drug ☊
prescribed drugs ☊ drug ☊
drug companies ☊ drug ☊
Tony Cox on drums ☊ drum ☊
She was too drunk to remember anything about the party. ☊ drunk ☊
His only way of dealing with his problems was to go out and get drunk. ☊ drunk ☊
Police arrested him for being drunk and disorderly (= violent or noisy in a public place because of being drunk). ☊ drunk ☊
I hope it stays dry for our picnic. ☊ dry ☊
Rattlesnakes occur in the warmer, drier parts of North America. ☊ dry ☊
Store onions in a cool dry place. ☊ dry ☊
I'm afraid this cake has turned out very dry. ☊ dry ☊
We dried our boots off by the fire. ☊ dry off, dry sb/sth off ☊
Water the plant regularly, never letting the soil dry out. ☊ dry out, dry sth out ☊
Payment is due on 1 October. ☊ due ☊
The next train is due in five minutes. ☊ due ☊
My essay's due next Friday (= it has to be given to the teacher by then). ☊ due ☊
due for sth: The band's first album is due for release later this month. ☊ due ☊
The team's success was largely due to her efforts. ☊ due ☊
Due to staff shortages, we are unable to offer a full buffet service on this train. ☊ due ☊
It was a dull, grey day. ☊ dull ☊
Her eyes were dull. ☊ dull ☊
Life in a small town could be deadly dull. ☊ dull ☊
There are extra flights to Colorado during the winter. ☊ during ☊
Please remain seated during the performance. ☊ during ☊
I only saw her once during my stay in Rome. ☊ during ☊
A cloud of dust rose as the truck drove off. ☊ dust ☊
The books were all covered with dust. ☊ dust ☊
She is allergic to house dust. ☊ dust ☊
That guitar's been sitting gathering dust (= not being used) for years now. ☊ dust ☊
The company owes a duty of care to its customers. ☊ duty ☊
Your duties will include setting up a new computer system. ☊ duty ☊
Who's on duty today? ☊ on/off duty ☊
I will remember it to my dying day. ☊ dying ☊
her dying wishes/words ☊ dying ☊
'Red or blue?' 'I'll take one of each, please.' ☊ each ☊
Each day that passed he grew more and more desperate. ☊ each ☊
Don and Susie really loved each other (= he loved her and she loved him). ☊ each other ☊
He put his hands over his ears. ☊ ear ☊
She's had her ears pierced. ☊ ear ☊
my earliest memories ☊ early ☊
in the early days of space exploration (= when it was just beginning) ☊ early ☊
The earliest possible date I can make it is the third. ☊ early ☊
He's in his early twenties. ☊ early ☊
The ruling overturned the court's earlier decision. ☊ early ☊
The earliest description of this species dates from 1703. ☊ early ☊
You're early! I wasn't expecting you till seven. ☊ early ☊
The bus was ten minutes early. ☊ early ☊
Let's make an early start tomorrow. ☊ early ☊
She's an early riser (= she gets up early in the morning). ☊ early ☊
He learnt to play the piano at an early age. ☊ early ☊
early potatoes (= that are ready to eat at the beginning of the season) ☊ early ☊
We arrived early the next day. ☊ early ☊
The bus came five minutes early. ☊ early ☊
I woke up early this morning. ☊ early ☊
early flowering plants ☊ early ☊
She had seen him earlier in the day. ☊ early ☊
I knew quite early on that I wanted to marry her. ☊ early on ☊
She earned a living as a part-time secretary. ☊ earn ☊
She must earn a fortune (= earn a lot of money). ☊ earn ☊
All the children are earning now. ☊ earn ☊
earn sth: He earned a reputation as an expert on tax law. ☊ earn ☊
She's having a well-earned rest this week. ☊ earn ☊
The earth revolves around the sun. ☊ earth ☊
After a week at sea, it was good to feel the earth beneath our feet again. ☊ earth ☊
You could feel the earth shake as the truck came closer. ☊ earth ☊
He passed the exam with ease. ☊ ease ☊
The ease with which she learns languages is astonishing. ☊ ease ☊
This computer is popular for its good design and ease of use. ☊ ease ☊
All important points are numbered for ease of reference (= so that you can find them easily). ☊ ease ☊
The pain immediately eased. ☊ ease ☊
ease sth: This should help ease the pain. ☊ ease ☊
It would ease my mind (= make me less worried) to know that she was settled. ☊ ease ☊
I can easily finish it tonight. ☊ easily ☊
The museum is easily accessible by car. ☊ easily ☊
I was born in the East, but now live in San Francisco. ☊ east ☊
East Africa ☊ east ☊
eastern Spain ☊ eastern ☊
an easy exam/job ☊ easy ☊
He didn't make it easy for me to leave. ☊ easy ☊
It can't be easy for her, on her own with the children. ☊ easy ☊
It would be the easiest thing in the world to fall in love with him. ☊ easy ☊
I'll agree to anything for an easy life. ☊ easy ☊
I don't feel easy about letting the kids go out alone. ☊ easy ☊
She doesn't eat sensibly (= doesn't eat food that is good for her). ☊ eat ☊
Where shall we eat tonight? ☊ eat ☊
Do you feel like eating out tonight? ☊ eat out ☊
Come on. Eat up your potatoes. ☊ eat up, eat sth up ☊
the current economic climate ☊ economic ☊
The economy is in recession. ☊ economy ☊
Ireland was one of the fastest-growing economies in Western Europe in the 1990s. ☊ economy ☊
She writes with a great economy of words (= using only the necessary words). ☊ economy ☊
to fly economy (class) (= by the cheapest class of air travel) ☊ economy ☊
Be careful—it has a sharp edge. ☊ edge ☊
She collects first editions of Victorian novels. ☊ edition ☊
Tonight's edition of 'Panorama' looks at unemployment. ☊ edition ☊
The story was in Tuesday's edition of 'The New York Times'. ☊ edition ☊
The dictionary is now in its eighth edition. ☊ edition ☊
The article appeared in the evening edition of 'The Mercury'. ☊ edition ☊
She was educated in the US. ☊ educate ☊
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 ☊
He spoke in an educated voice. ☊ educated ☊
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 Department of Health, Education and Welfare ☊ education ☊
She's an education major. ☊ education ☊
to learn to distinguish between cause and effect ☊ effect ☊
the beneficial effects of exercise ☊ effect ☊
I can certainly feel the effects of too many late nights. ☊ effect ☊
'I'm feeling really depressed.' 'The winter here has that effect sometimes.' ☊ effect ☊
I tried to persuade him, but with little or no effect. ☊ 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 ☊
The company must reduce costs to compete effectively. ☊ effectively ☊
You dealt with the situation very effectively. ☊ effectively ☊
The truth of this statement has been effectively demonstrated in Chapter 1. ☊ effectively ☊
an efficient secretary ☊ efficient ☊
As we get older, our bodies become less efficient at burning up calories. ☊ efficient ☊
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 ☊
Getting up this morning was quite an effort (= it was difficult). ☊ effort ☊
With (an) effort (= with difficulty) she managed to stop herself laughing. ☊ 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 ☊
'I don't like it.' 'Me either.' (= Neither do I). ☊ either ☊
I know a good Italian restaurant. It's not far from here, either. ☊ either ☊
Well, I think she's either Czech or Slovak. ☊ either ☊
I'm going to buy either a camera or a DVD player with the money. ☊ either ☊
She jabbed him with her elbow. ☊ elbow ☊
He rested his elbows on his knees. ☊ elbow ☊
She grazed her elbow in the fall. ☊ elbow ☊
He's fractured his elbow. ☊ elbow ☊
The jacket was worn at the elbows. ☊ elbow ☊
elect sb (as) sth: elect sb + noun: He was elected (as) MP for Oxford East. ☊ elect ☊
In America, presidential elections are held every four years. ☊ election ☊
to run for election ☊ election ☊
election (to sth): a year after her election to the committee ☊ election ☊
an electric generator ☊ electric ☊
an electronic calculator ☊ electronic ☊
This dictionary is available in electronic form. ☊ electronic ☊
an electronic engineer ☊ electronic ☊
She was tall and elegant. ☊ elegant ☊
an elegant dress ☊ elegant ☊
Cost was a key element in our decision. ☊ element ☊
The story has all the elements of a soap opera. ☊ element ☊
Customer relations is an important element of the job. ☊ element ☊
We need to preserve the element of surprise. ☊ element ☊
There appears to be an element of truth in his story. ☊ element ☊
It's on the fifth floor, so we'd better take the elevator. ☊ elevator ☊
Ask somebody else to help you. ☊ else ☊
Yes I did give it to her. What else could I do? ☊ else ☊
He either forgot or else decided not to come. ☊ or else ☊
The answer to the problem must be sought elsewhere. ☊ elsewhere ☊
Our favourite restaurant was closed, so we had to go elsewhere. ☊ elsewhere ☊
Details of Keats' biography are given elsewhere (= in another part of this book, article, etc.) ☊ elsewhere ☊
Elsewhere, the weather today has been fairly sunny. ☊ elsewhere ☊
email sth (to sb): I'll email the documents to her. ☊ email ☊
email sb sth: I'll email her the documents. ☊ email ☊
The speech was deliberately designed to embarrass the prime minister. ☊ embarrass ☊
I've never felt so embarrassed in my life! ☊ embarrassed ☊
embarrassed about sth: She's embarrassed about her height. ☊ embarrassed ☊
embarrassed at sth: He felt embarrassed at being the centre of attention. ☊ embarrassed ☊
embarrassed to do sth: Some women are too embarrassed to consult their doctor about the problem. ☊ embarrassed ☊
It can be embarrassing for children to tell complete strangers about such incidents. ☊ embarrassing ☊
This EU ruling puts Britain in a very embarrassing position. ☊ embarrassing ☊
I nearly died of embarrassment when he said that. ☊ embarrassment ☊
Her resignation will be a severe embarrassment to the party. ☊ embarrassment ☊
it emerges that...: It emerged that the company was going to be sold. ☊ emerge ☊
The government has declared a state of emergency following the earthquake. ☊ emergency ☊
This door should only be used in an emergency. ☊ emergency ☊
The government has been granted emergency powers (= to deal with an emergency). ☊ emergency ☊
He lost control of his emotions. ☊ 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 ☊
This is a very emotional time for me. ☊ emotional ☊
He tends to get emotional on these occasions. ☊ emotional ☊
an emotionally charged atmosphere ☊ emotionally ☊
Increased emphasis is now being placed on corporate image. ☊ emphasis ☊
There has been a shift of emphasis from manufacturing to service industries. ☊ emphasis ☊
'I can assure you,' she added with emphasis, 'the figures are correct.' ☊ emphasis ☊
emphasize that...: She emphasized that their plan would mean sacrifices and hard work. ☊ emphasize ☊
emphasize how, what, etc...: He emphasized how little was known about the disease. ☊ emphasize ☊
it must/should be emphasized that...: It should be emphasized that this is only one possible explanation. ☊ emphasize ☊
+ speech: 'This must be our top priority,' he emphasized. ☊ emphasize ☊
employ sb: How many people does the company employ? ☊ employ ☊
He criticized the repressive methods employed by the country's government. ☊ employ ☊
The firm has over 500 employees. ☊ employee ☊
employee rights/relations ☊ employee ☊
They're very good employers (= they treat the people that work for them well). ☊ employer ☊
one of the largest employers in the area ☊ employer ☊
Graduates are finding it more and more difficult to find employment. ☊ employment ☊
The government is aiming at full employment. ☊ employment ☊
Changes in farming methods have badly affected employment in the area. ☊ employment ☊
an empty box/glass ☊ empty ☊
empty hands (= not holding anything) ☊ empty ☊
an empty house/room/bus ☊ empty ☊
Is this an empty chair (= a chair that nobody else is using)? ☊ empty ☊
Three months after his death, she still felt empty. ☊ empty ☊
He emptied his glass and asked for a refill. ☊ empty ☊
empty sth out: I emptied out my pockets but could not find my keys. ☊ empty ☊
She emptied her mind of all thoughts of home. ☊ empty ☊
She emptied the contents of her bag onto the table. ☊ empty ☊
Many factories emptied their waste into the river. ☊ empty ☊
Police had instructions to empty the building because of a bomb threat. ☊ empty ☊
The software enables you to create your own DVDs. ☊ enable ☊
enable sth: a new train line to enable easier access to the stadium ☊ enable ☊
I had never encountered such resistance before. ☊ encounter ☊
She was the most remarkable woman he had ever encountered. ☊ encounter ☊
encounter (between A and B): The story describes the extraordinary encounter between a man and a dolphin. ☊ encounter ☊
I've had a number of close encounters (= situations that could have been dangerous) with bad drivers. ☊ encounter ☊
It was his first sexual encounter (= first experience of sex). ☊ encounter ☊
encourage sb in sth: My parents have always encouraged me in my choice of career. ☊ encourage ☊
encourage sb: We were greatly encouraged by the positive response of the public. ☊ encourage ☊
Banks actively encourage people to borrow money. ☊ encourage ☊
encourage sth (in sb/sth): They claim that some computer games encourage violent behaviour in young children. ☊ encourage ☊
encourage sb to do sth: Music and lighting are used to encourage shoppers to buy more. ☊ encourage ☊
encourage doing sth: Technology encourages multitasking. ☊ encourage ☊
a few words of encouragement ☊ encouragement ☊
encouragement (to sb) (to do sth): She was given every encouragement to try something new. ☊ encouragement ☊
Her words were a great encouragement to them. ☊ encouragement ☊
This latest attack could spell the end of the peace process. ☊ end ☊
Let's put an end to (= stop) these rumours once and for all. ☊ end ☊
These two products are from opposite ends of the price range. ☊ 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 ☊
+ adv./prep.: If you go on like this you'll end up in prison. ☊ end up ☊
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 ☊
He has a lot of enemies in the company. ☊ enemy ☊
After just one day, she had already made an enemy of her manager. ☊ enemy ☊
They used to be friends but they are now sworn enemies (= are determined not to become friends again). ☊ enemy ☊
enemy forces/aircraft/territory ☊ enemy ☊
She's always full of energy. ☊ energy ☊
It is a movie that engages both the mind and the eye. ☊ engage ☊
Their pleas failed to engage any sympathy. ☊ engage ☊
He is currently engaged as a consultant. ☊ engage ☊
They were engaged in conversation. ☊ engaged ☊
engaged (on sth): He is now engaged on his second novel. ☊ engaged ☊
engaged to sb: She's engaged to Peter. ☊ engaged ☊
I couldn't get through—the line's engaged. ☊ engaged ☊
engine trouble ☊ engine ☊
They're sending an engineer to fix the phone. ☊ engineer ☊
The bridge is a triumph of modern engineering. ☊ engineering ☊
a degree in engineering ☊ engineering ☊
enjoy sth: We thoroughly enjoyed our time in New York. ☊ enjoy ☊
Thanks for a great evening. I really enjoyed it. ☊ enjoy ☊
an enjoyable weekend/experience ☊ enjoyable ☊
He spoiled my enjoyment of the game by talking all through it. ☊ enjoyment ☊
The rules are there to ensure everyone's safety and enjoyment. ☊ enjoyment ☊
Do you get any enjoyment out of this type of work? ☊ enjoyment ☊
'He's a politician, remember.' 'Enough said.' ☊ enough said ☊
This house isn't big enough for us. ☊ enough ☊
She's old enough to decide for herself. ☊ enough ☊
He seemed pleasant enough to me. ☊ enough ☊
I hope my job's safe. Life is hard enough as it is. ☊ enough ☊
to hold/order an enquiry into the affair ☊ enquiry ☊
enquiry (from sb) (about sb/sth): We received over 300 enquiries about the job. ☊ enquiry ☊
enquiries from prospective students ☊ enquiry ☊
I'll have to make a few enquiries (= try to find out about it) and get back to you. ☊ enquiry ☊
Two men have been helping police with their enquiries (= are being questioned about a crime, but have not been charged with it). ☊ enquiry ☊
All enquiries should be addressed to the customer services department. ☊ enquiry ☊
ensure (that)...: Please ensure (that) all lights are switched off. ☊ ensure ☊
enter sb/sth in sth: Irish trainers have entered several horses in the race. ☊ enter ☊
enter sb/sth for sth: How many students have been entered for the exam? ☊ enter ☊
It never entered my head (= I never thought) that she would tell him about me. ☊ enter ☊
He entertained us for hours with his stories and jokes. ☊ entertain ☊
The aim of the series is both to entertain and inform. ☊ entertain ☊
I found the talk both informative and entertaining. ☊ entertaining ☊
radio, television and other forms of entertainment ☊ entertainment ☊
enthusiasm (for sth): I can't say I share your enthusiasm for the idea. ☊ enthusiasm ☊
enthusiasm (for doing sth): She never lost her enthusiasm for teaching. ☊ enthusiasm ☊
full of enthusiasm ☊ enthusiasm ☊
enthusiastic about sb/sth: You don't sound very enthusiastic about the idea. ☊ enthusiastic ☊
enthusiastic about doing sth: She was even less enthusiastic about going to Spain. ☊ enthusiastic ☊
The entire village was destroyed. ☊ entire ☊
I wasted an entire day on it. ☊ entire ☊
I have never in my entire life heard such nonsense! ☊ entire ☊
The disease threatens to wipe out the entire population. ☊ entire ☊
I entirely agree with you. ☊ entirely ☊
I'm not entirely happy about the proposal. ☊ entirely ☊
Everyone's entitled to their own opinion. ☊ entitle ☊
entitle sb to do sth: This ticket does not entitle you to travel first class. ☊ entitle ☊
entry (in sth): There is no entry in his diary for that day. ☊ entry ☊
The closing date for entries is 31 March. ☊ entry ☊
The sender of the first correct entry drawn will win a weekend for two in Venice. ☊ entry ☊
American entry into the war ☊ entry ☊
She made her entry to the sound of thunderous applause. ☊ entry ☊
entry (into sth): How did the thieves gain entry into the building? ☊ entry ☊
No Entry (= for example, on a sign) ☊ entry ☊
entry (to/into sth): Entry to the museum is free. ☊ entry ☊
writing paper and envelopes ☊ envelope ☊
an environmental health officer ☊ environmental ☊
equal to sb/sth: One unit of alcohol is equal to half a pint of beer. ☊ equal ☊
An area of forest equal to the size of Wales has been destroyed. ☊ equal ☊
equal rights/pay ☊ equal ☊
The company has an equal opportunities policy (= gives the same chances of employment to everyone). ☊ equal ☊
the desire for a more equal society (= in which everyone has the same rights and chances) ☊ equal ☊
He is a player without equal. ☊ be without equal, have no equal ☊
As a family holiday destination, the seaside has no equal. ☊ be without equal, have no equal ☊
2x plus y equals 7 (2x+y=7) ☊ equal ☊
This achievement is unlikely ever to be equalled. ☊ equal ☊
With his last jump he equalled the world record. ☊ equal ☊
Diet and exercise are equally important. ☊ equally ☊
This job could be done equally well by a computer. ☊ equally ☊
She may have arrived late or it is equally possible that she never went there at all. ☊ equally ☊
The money was divided equally among her four children. ☊ equally ☊
equivalent to sth: Eight kilometres is roughly equivalent to five miles. ☊ equivalent ☊
The new regulation was seen as equivalent to censorship. ☊ equivalent ☊
Breathing such polluted air is the equivalent of (= has the same effect as) smoking ten cigarettes a day. ☊ equivalent ☊
The German 'Gymnasium' is the closest equivalent to the grammar school in England. ☊ equivalent ☊
escape from sb/sth: He escaped from prison this morning. ☊ escape ☊
escape (from sth): She managed to escape from the burning car. ☊ escape ☊
escape sth: They were glad to have escaped the clutches of winter for another year. ☊ escape ☊
escape sth: She was lucky to escape punishment. ☊ escape ☊
The pilot escaped death by seconds. ☊ escape ☊
escape doing sth: He narrowly escaped being killed. ☊ escape ☊
escape (with sth): I was lucky to escape with minor injuries. ☊ escape ☊
I had a narrow escape (= I was lucky to have escaped). ☊ escape ☊
There was no hope of escape from her disastrous marriage. ☊ escape ☊
As soon as he turned his back, she would make her escape. ☊ escape ☊
For her, travel was an escape from the boredom of her everyday life. ☊ escape ☊
Teenagers are very fashion conscious, especially girls. ☊ especially ☊
I love Rome, especially in the spring. ☊ especially ☊
an essay on the causes of the First World War ☊ essay ☊
an essential part/ingredient/component of sth ☊ essential ☊
essential services such as gas, water and electricity ☊ essential ☊
Even in small companies, computers are an essential tool. ☊ essential ☊
The charity will be taking food and essential supplies to six refugee camps. ☊ essential ☊
This book is essential reading for all nature lovers. ☊ essential ☊
essential for sth: Experience is essential for this job. ☊ essential ☊
it is essential that...: It is essential that you have some experience. ☊ essential ☊
The essential character of the town has been destroyed by the new road. ☊ essential ☊
I only had time to pack the bare essentials (= the most necessary things). ☊ essential ☊
The studio had all the essentials like heating and running water. ☊ essential ☊
the essentials of English grammar ☊ essential ☊
There are three essentially different ways of tackling the problem. ☊ essentially ☊
The pattern is essentially the same in all cases. ☊ essentially ☊
Essentially, what we are suggesting is that the firm needs to change. ☊ essentially ☊
He was, essentially, a teacher, not a manager. ☊ essentially ☊
The article was essentially concerned with her relationship with her parents (= it dealt with other things, but this was the most important). ☊ essentially ☊
The committee was established in 1912. ☊ establish ☊
Let's establish some ground rules. ☊ establish ☊
He has just set up his own business but it will take him a while to get established. ☊ establish ☊
It was this campaign that established the paper's reputation. ☊ establish ☊
Traditions get established over time. ☊ establish ☊
establish sth: Police are still trying to establish the cause of the accident. ☊ establish ☊
establish where, what, etc...: We need to establish where she was at the time of the shooting. ☊ establish ☊
a ballpark estimate (= an approximate estimate) ☊ estimate ☊
official government estimates of traffic growth over the next decade ☊ estimate ☊
We got estimates from three firms and accepted the lowest. ☊ estimate ☊
Remember to take some paper, a pen, etc. ☊ etc. ☊
We talked about the contract, pay, etc. ☊ etc. ☊
He never even opened the letter (= so he certainly didn't read it). ☊ even ☊
Even a child can understand it (= so adults certainly can). ☊ even ☊
She didn't even call to say she wasn't coming. ☊ even ☊
She's even more intelligent than her sister. ☊ even ☊
I've shown him the photographs but even now he won't believe me. ☊ even now/then ☊
Even then she would not admit her mistake. ☊ even now/then ☊
I'll get there, even if I have to walk. ☊ even if/though ☊
I like her, even though she can be annoying at times. ☊ even if/though ☊
There are a lot of spelling mistakes; even so, it's quite a good essay. ☊ even so ☊
Our scores are now even. ☊ even ☊
Come over on Thursday evening. ☊ evening ☊
She's going to her sister's for the evening. ☊ evening ☊
In the light of later events the decision was proved right. ☊ event ☊
The decisions we take now may influence the course of events (= the way things happen) in the future. ☊ event ☊
He found that the report he had written had been overtaken by events (= it was no longer relevant). ☊ event ☊
Everyone was frightened by the strange sequence of events. ☊ event ☊
In the normal course of events (= if things had happened as expected) she would have gone with him. ☊ event ☊
a fund-raising event ☊ event ☊
In the event of an accident, call this number. ☊ in the event of sth, in the event that sth happens ☊
Our flight eventually left five hours late. ☊ eventually ☊
She hopes to get a job on the local newspaper and eventually work for 'The Times'. ☊ eventually ☊
Nothing ever happens here. ☊ ever ☊
Don't you ever get tired? ☊ ever ☊
'Have you ever thought of changing your job?' 'No, never/No I haven't.' ☊ ever ☊
'Have you ever been to Rome?' 'Yes, I have, actually. Not long ago.' ☊ ever ☊
We see them very seldom, if ever. ☊ ever ☊
He's had a car ever since he was 18. ☊ ever since (...) ☊
She knows every student in the school. ☊ every ☊
I could hear every word they said. ☊ every ☊
Every day seemed the same to him. ☊ every ☊
He had every reason to be angry. ☊ every ☊
The buses go every 10 minutes. ☊ every ☊
One in every three marriages ends in divorce. ☊ every ☊
He has every third day off (= he works for two days then has one day off then works for two days and so on). ☊ every ☊
Every now and then he regretted his decision. ☊ every ☊
Everyone cheered and clapped. ☊ everyone ☊
Take this bag, and leave everything else to me. ☊ everything ☊
She seemed to have everything—looks, money, intelligence. ☊ everything ☊
Everything in the capital is now quiet. ☊ everything ☊
My family means everything to me. ☊ everything ☊
We'll have to eat here—everywhere else is full. ☊ everywhere ☊
Everywhere we went was full of tourists. ☊ everywhere ☊
evidence (of sth): There is convincing evidence of a link between exposure to sun and skin cancer. ☊ evidence ☊
evidence (for sth): We found further scientific evidence for this theory. ☊ evidence ☊
evidence (that...): There is not a shred of evidence that the meeting actually took place. ☊ evidence ☊
Have you any evidence to support this allegation? ☊ evidence ☊
On the evidence of their recent matches, it is unlikely the Spanish team will win the cup. ☊ evidence ☊
I was asked to give evidence (= to say what I knew, describe what I had seen, etc.) at the trial. ☊ evidence ☊
He was released when the judge ruled there was no evidence against him. ☊ evidence ☊
evil spirits ☊ evil ☊
the evils of drugs/alcohol ☊ evil ☊
We need to know the exact time the incident occurred. ☊ exact ☊
What were his exact words? ☊ exact ☊
She's in her mid-thirties—thirty-six to be exact. ☊ exact ☊
He started to phone me at the exact moment I started to phone him (= at the same time). ☊ exact ☊
Her second husband was the exact opposite of her first (= completely different). ☊ exact ☊
I know exactly how she felt. ☊ exactly ☊
It happened almost exactly a year ago. ☊ exactly ☊
You haven't changed at all—you still look exactly the same. ☊ exactly ☊
It was a warm day, if not exactly hot. ☊ exactly ☊
'You mean somebody in this room must be the murderer?' 'Exactly.' ☊ exactly ☊
He wasn't exactly pleased to see us—in fact he refused to open the door. ☊ not exactly ☊
'So he told you you'd got the job?' 'Not exactly, but he said they were impressed with me.' ☊ not exactly ☊
I'm sure he exaggerates his Irish accent (= tries to sound more Irish than he really is). ☊ exaggerate ☊
to make greatly/grossly/wildly exaggerated claims ☊ exaggerated ☊
to take an exam ☊ exam ☊
I got my exam results today. ☊ exam ☊
to sit an exam ☊ exam ☊
to mark an exam ☊ exam ☊
She did well in her exams. ☊ exam ☊
She did well on her exams. ☊ exam ☊
successful candidates in GCSE examinations ☊ examination ☊
Applicants are selected for jobs on the results of a competitive examination. ☊ examination ☊
On closer examination it was found that the signature was not genuine. ☊ examination ☊
The chapter concludes with a brief examination of some of the factors causing family break-up. ☊ examination ☊
examine sth: These ideas will be examined in more detail in Chapter 10. ☊ examine ☊
examine sb/sth: The doctor examined her but could find nothing wrong. ☊ examine ☊
This dictionary has many examples of how words are used. ☊ example ☊
Just to give you an example of his generosity—he gave me his old car and wouldn't take any money for it. ☊ example ☊
I shall take four different examples from contemporary literature to illustrate my point. ☊ example ☊
This is a good example of the artist's early work. ☊ example ☊
It is a perfect example of a medieval castle. ☊ example ☊
It is a classic example of how not to design a new city centre. ☊ example ☊
example (to sb): Her courage is an example to us all. ☊ example ☊
example (of sth): She is a shining example of what people with disabilities can achieve. ☊ example ☊
There is a similar word in many languages, for example in French and Italian. ☊ for example ☊
The report is incomplete; it does not include sales in France, for example. ☊ for example ☊
It is possible to combine Computer Science with other subjects, for example Physics. ☊ for example ☊
an excellent meal ☊ excellent ☊
At $300 the bike is excellent value. ☊ excellent ☊
She speaks excellent French. ☊ excellent ☊
It was absolutely excellent. ☊ excellent ☊
We work every day except Sunday. ☊ except ☊
except sb/sth: The sanctions ban the sale of any products excepting medical supplies and food. ☊ except ☊
With very few exceptions, private schools get the best exam results. ☊ exception ☊
Good writing is unfortunately the exception rather than the rule (= it is unusual). ☊ exception ☊
There are always a lot of exceptions to grammar rules. ☊ exception ☊
Children are not usually allowed in, but I'm prepared to make an exception in this case. ☊ make an exception ☊
All his novels are set in Italy with the exception of his last. ☊ with the exception of ☊
Where can I find the best exchange rate / rate of exchange? ☊ exchange ☊
The exchange of prisoners took place this morning. ☊ exchange ☊
We need to promote an open exchange of ideas and information. ☊ exchange ☊
I buy you lunch and you fix my computer. Is that a fair exchange? ☊ exchange ☊
Would you like my old TV in exchange for this camera? ☊ exchange ☊
exchange sth: If it doesn't fit, take it back and the store will exchange it. ☊ exchange ☊
exchange sth: to exchange ideas/news/information ☊ exchange ☊
exchange sth with sb: I shook hands and exchanged a few words with the manager. ☊ exchange ☊
excited (by sth): Don't get too excited by the sight of your name in print. ☊ excited ☊
excited (to do sth): He was very excited to be asked to play for Wales. ☊ excited ☊
The news caused great excitement among her friends. ☊ excitement ☊
to feel a surge/thrill/shiver of excitement ☊ excitement ☊
He was flushed with excitement at the thought. ☊ excitement ☊
The dog leapt and wagged its tail in excitement. ☊ excitement ☊
In her excitement she dropped her glass. ☊ excitement ☊
one of the most exciting developments in biology in recent years ☊ exciting ☊
They waited and waited for something exciting to happen. ☊ exciting ☊
an exciting story/discovery ☊ exciting ☊
I still find the job exciting. ☊ exciting ☊
The cost of borrowing has been excluded from the inflation figures. ☊ exclude ☊
Try excluding fat from your diet. ☊ exclude ☊
Buses run every hour, Sundays excluded. ☊ exclude ☊
Concern is growing over the number of children excluded from school (= not allowed to attend because of bad behaviour). ☊ exclude ☊
She felt excluded by the other girls (= they did not let her join in what they were doing). ☊ exclude ☊
Late again! What's your excuse this time? ☊ excuse ☊
excuse (for sth): There's no excuse for such behaviour. ☊ excuse ☊
excuse (for doing sth): His excuse for forgetting her birthday was that he had lost his diary. ☊ excuse ☊
You don't have to make excuses for her (= try to think of reasons for her behaviour). ☊ excuse ☊
It's late. I'm afraid I'll have to make my excuses (= say I'm sorry, give my reasons and leave). ☊ excuse ☊
excuse (to do sth): It gave me an excuse to take the car. ☊ excuse ☊
excuse sb: You must excuse my father—he's not always that rude. ☊ excuse ☊
excuse sb for sth/for doing sth: I hope you'll excuse me for being so late. ☊ excuse ☊
Nothing can excuse such rudeness. ☊ excuse ☊
Excuse me, is this the way to the station? ☊ excuse me ☊
Guy sneezed loudly. 'Excuse me,' he said. ☊ excuse me ☊
Oh, excuse me. I didn't see you there. ☊ excuse me ☊
a chief/senior/top executive in a computer firm ☊ executive ☊
She has an executive position in a finance company. ☊ executive ☊
executive decisions/duties/jobs/positions ☊ executive ☊
an executive lounge (= at an airport) ☊ executive ☊
I don't get much exercise sitting in the office all day. ☊ exercise ☊
vigorous/gentle exercise ☊ exercise ☊
How often do you exercise? ☊ exercise ☊
When she appeared in court she exercised her right to remain silent. ☊ exercise ☊
exhibit sth (at/in...): They will be exhibiting their new designs at the trade fairs. ☊ exhibit ☊
Only one painting was exhibited in the artist's lifetime. ☊ exhibit ☊
exhibit (at/in...): He exhibits regularly in local art galleries. ☊ exhibit ☊
The museum contains some interesting exhibits on Spanish rural life. ☊ exhibit ☊
The new exhibit will tour a dozen US cities next year. ☊ exhibit ☊
Few of these monkeys still exist in the wild. ☊ exist ☊
On his retirement the post will cease to exist. ☊ exist ☊
I was unaware of his existence until today. ☊ existence ☊
This is the oldest Hebrew manuscript in existence. ☊ existence ☊
The emergency exit is at the back of the bus. ☊ exit ☊
The heroine made her exit to great applause. ☊ exit ☊
There are no plans to expand the local airport. ☊ expand ☊
expect sth: We are expecting a rise in food prices this month. ☊ expect ☊
We were expecting him yesterday. ☊ expect ☊
expect sb to do sth: We were expecting him to arrive yesterday. ☊ expect ☊
He's still getting over his illness, so don't expect too much from him. ☊ expect ☊
We are expected to work on Saturdays. ☊ expect ☊
expect to do sth: I expect to be paid promptly for the work. ☊ expect ☊
'Will you be late?' 'I expect so.' ☊ expect ☊
'Are you going out tonight?' 'I don't expect so.' ☊ expect ☊
expectation (of sth): We are confident in our expectation of a full recovery. ☊ expectation ☊
expectation (that...): There was a general expectation that he would win. ☊ expectation ☊
The expectation is that property prices will rise. ☊ expectation ☊
I applied for the post more in hope than expectation. ☊ expectation ☊
She went to college with great expectations. ☊ expectation ☊
There was an air of expectation and great curiosity. ☊ expectation ☊
The event did not live up to expectations. ☊ expectation ☊
Some parents have unrealistic expectations of their children. ☊ expectation ☊
Unfortunately the new software has failed to meet expectations. ☊ expectation ☊
this year's expected earnings ☊ expected ☊
The garden was transformed at great expense. ☊ expense ☊
She always travels first-class regardless of expense. ☊ expense ☊
Running a car is a big expense. ☊ expense ☊
living/household/medical/legal, etc. expenses ☊ expense ☊
You can claim back your travelling/travel expenses. ☊ expense ☊
an all-expenses-paid trip ☊ expense ☊
an expensive car/restaurant/holiday ☊ expensive ☊
Making the wrong decision could prove expensive. ☊ expensive ☊
That dress was an expensive mistake. ☊ expensive ☊
to have over ten years' teaching experience ☊ experience ☊
Do you have any previous experience of this type of work? ☊ experience ☊
a doctor with experience in dealing with patients suffering from stress ☊ experience ☊
She didn't get paid much but it was all good experience. ☊ experience ☊
He gained valuable experience whilst working on the project. ☊ experience ☊
Experience has taught me that life can be very unfair. ☊ experience ☊
direct/first-hand experience of poverty ☊ experience ☊
The country experienced a foreign currency shortage for several months. ☊ experience ☊
Everyone experiences these problems at some time in their lives. ☊ experience ☊
I experienced a moment of panic as I boarded the plane. ☊ experience ☊
experienced in sth/in doing sth: He's very experienced in looking after animals. ☊ experienced ☊
She's very young and not very experienced. ☊ experienced ☊
Many people do not like the idea of experiments on animals. ☊ experiment ☊
I've never cooked this before so it's an experiment. ☊ experiment ☊
The system was installed four years ago as an experiment. ☊ experiment ☊
Some people feel that experimenting on animals is wrong. ☊ experiment ☊
a computer/medical expert ☊ expert ☊
expert (at/in/on sth): an expert in child psychology ☊ expert ☊
an expert on modern literature ☊ expert ☊
expert (at/in/on doing sth): He's an expert at getting his own way. ☊ expert ☊
Don't ask me—I'm no expert! ☊ expert ☊
to seek expert advice/an expert opinion ☊ expert ☊
an expert driver ☊ expert ☊
We need some expert help. ☊ expert ☊
expert (at/in sth): They are all expert in this field. ☊ expert ☊
expert (at/in doing sth): She's expert at making cheap but stylish clothes. ☊ expert ☊
explain (sth) (to sb): First, I'll explain the rules of the game. ☊ explain ☊
'Let me explain!' he added helpfully. ☊ explain ☊
+ speech: 'It works like this,' she explained. ☊ explain ☊
The government now has to explain its decision to the public. ☊ explain ☊
Oh well then, that explains it (= I understand now why sth happened). ☊ explain ☊
I really don't see why I should have to explain myself to you. ☊ explain yourself ☊
The most likely explanation is that his plane was delayed. ☊ explanation ☊
explanation (for doing sth): She didn't give an adequate explanation for being late. ☊ explanation ☊
explanation (of sth): The book opens with an explanation of why some drugs are banned. ☊ explanation ☊
For a full explanation of how the machine works, turn to page 5. ☊ explanation ☊
The teacher gave the children a detailed explanation of the story. ☊ explanation ☊
The firework exploded in his hand. ☊ explode ☊
Bomb disposal experts exploded the device under controlled conditions. ☊ explode ☊
They explored the land to the south of the Murray River. ☊ explore ☊
explore (for sth): As soon as we arrived on the island we were eager to explore. ☊ explore ☊
companies exploring for (= searching for) oil ☊ explore ☊
These ideas will be explored in more detail in chapter 7. ☊ explore ☊
There were two loud explosions and then the building burst into flames. ☊ explosion ☊
an export licence ☊ export ☊
the country's major exports ☊ export ☊
The roof collapsed, exposing the timbers to the elements. ☊ expose ☊
You could be exposing yourself to unnecessary risks when driving alone. ☊ expose ☊
He threatened to expose the racism that existed within the police force. ☊ expose ☊
expose sth: He smiled suddenly, exposing a set of amazingly white teeth. ☊ expose ☊
Miles of sand are exposed at low tide. ☊ expose ☊
expose sth to sb: He did not want to expose his fears and insecurity to anyone. ☊ expose ☊
express sth: Teachers have expressed concern about the changes. ☊ express ☊
She expresses herself most fully in her paintings. ☊ express ☊
express yourself + adj.: They expressed themselves delighted. ☊ express ☊
an express bus/coach/train ☊ express ☊
express delivery services ☊ express ☊
an air express company ☊ express ☊
He's a pain in the butt, if you'll pardon the expression. ☊ expression ☊
Her writing is full of colourful expressions. ☊ expression ☊
His expression changed from surprise to one of amusement. ☊ expression ☊
The expression in her eyes told me something was wrong. ☊ expression ☊
Freedom of expression (= freedom to say what you think) is a basic human right. ☊ expression ☊
The poet's anger finds expression in (= is shown in) the last verse of the poem. ☊ expression ☊
The company plans to extend its operations into Europe. ☊ extend ☊
The school is extending the range of subjects taught. ☊ extend ☊
a gradual extension of the powers of central government ☊ extension ☊
The fire caused extensive damage. ☊ extensive ☊
Extensive research has been done into this disease. ☊ extensive ☊
She has extensive experience in computers. ☊ extensive ☊
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 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 ☊
Take extra care on the roads this evening. ☊ extra ☊
The play is to run for an extra week! ☊ extra ☊
Metallic paint is an optional extra (= a thing you can choose to have or not, but must pay more for if you have it). ☊ extra ☊
I need to earn a bit extra this month. ☊ extra ☊
Now even bigger! Ten per cent extra! ☊ extra ☊
Do you have this sweatshirt in an extra large size? ☊ extra ☊
He wanted to cook something extra special for dinner that night. ☊ extra ☊
It's extraordinary that he managed to sleep through the party. ☊ extraordinary ☊
She was a truly extraordinary woman. ☊ extraordinary ☊
We are working under extreme pressure at the moment. ☊ extreme ☊
I'm having extreme difficulty in not losing my temper with her. ☊ extreme ☊
It was the most extreme example of cruelty to animals I had ever seen. ☊ extreme ☊
Their ideas are too extreme for me. ☊ extreme ☊
She found it extremely difficult to get a job. ☊ extremely ☊
Their new CD is selling extremely well. ☊ extremely ☊
I would be extremely grateful if you could have a word with her. ☊ extremely ☊
A surgeon needs a good eye and a steady hand. ☊ eye ☊
And remember, I'll have my eye on you so you'd better behave. ☊ have your eye on sb ☊
We've asked the neighbours to keep an eye on the house for us while we are away. ☊ keep an eye on sb/sth ☊
They seem intent on shutting their eyes to the problems of pollution. ☊ shut/close your eyes to sth ☊
The birds build their nests in the rock face. ☊ face ☊
Ivy covered the front face of the house. ☊ face ☊
a well-known face on our television screens ☊ face ☊
It's nice to see some new faces here this evening. ☊ face ☊
I'm fed up of seeing the same old faces every time we go out! ☊ face ☊
Her face lit up (= showed happiness) when she spoke of the past. ☊ face ☊
His face fell (= showed disappointment, sadness, etc.) when he read the headlines. ☊ face ☊
Sue's face was a picture (= she looked very surprised, angry, etc.) as she listened to her husband's speech. ☊ face ☊
He buried his face in his hands. ☊ face ☊
You should have seen the look on her face when I told her! ☊ face ☊
The expression on his face never changed. ☊ face ☊
At that time, her face was on the covers of all the magazines. ☊ face ☊
The two have never met face to face before. ☊ face to face (with sb) ☊
The room fell silent as she came face to face with the man who had tried to kill her. ☊ face to face (with sb) ☊
She was at an early age brought face to face with the horrors of war. ☊ face to face with sth ☊
What are you pulling a face at now? ☊ pull/make faces/a face (at sb) ☊
Do you think it's funny to make faces behind my back? ☊ pull/make faces/a face (at sb) ☊
face sth: the problems faced by one-parent families ☊ face ☊
The company is facing a financial crisis. ☊ face ☊
be faced with sth: She's faced with a difficult decision. ☊ face ☊
She had to face the fact that her life had changed forever. ☊ face ☊
Face facts—she isn't coming back. ☊ face ☊
Let's face it, we're not going to win. ☊ face ☊
face sth: I just can't face work today. ☊ face ☊
face doing sth: I can't face seeing them. ☊ face ☊
face sb/sth: She turned and faced him. ☊ face ☊
Stand with your feet apart and your hands facing upwards. ☊ face ☊
The hotel has special facilities for welcoming disabled people. ☊ facility ☊
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 ☊
The mere fact of being poor makes such children criminals in the eyes of the police. ☊ 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 ☊
If you're going to make accusations, you'd better get your facts right (= make sure your information is correct). ☊ fact ☊
The story is based on fact. ☊ fact ☊
It's important to distinguish fact from fiction. ☊ fact ☊
economic factors ☊ factor ☊
The closure of the mine was the single most important factor in the town's decline. ☊ factor ☊
the key/crucial/deciding factor ☊ factor ☊
The result will depend on a number of different factors ☊ factor ☊
a car factory ☊ factory ☊
factory workers ☊ factory ☊
She was disqualified after failing a drugs test. ☊ fail ☊
She never fails to email every week. ☊ fail ☊
I fail to see (= I don't understand) why you won't even give it a try. ☊ fail ☊
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 ☊
fail to do sth: She failed to get into art college. ☊ fail ☊
patients suffering from heart/kidney, etc. failure ☊ failure ☊
The cause of the crash was given as engine failure. ☊ failure ☊
the failure of the United Nations to maintain food supplies ☊ failure ☊
Failure to comply with the regulations will result in prosecution. ☊ failure ☊
The success or failure of the plan depends on you. ☊ failure ☊
The attempt was doomed to failure. ☊ failure ☊
She is still coming to terms with the failure of her marriage. ☊ failure ☊
a faint glow/glimmer/light ☊ faint ☊
We saw the faint outline of the mountain through the mist. ☊ faint ☊
We could hear their voices growing fainter as they walked down the road. ☊ faint ☊
His breathing became faint. ☊ faint ☊
There is still a faint hope that she may be cured. ☊ faint ☊
She suddenly felt faint. ☊ faint ☊
He looked faintly embarrassed. ☊ faintly ☊
a fair and breezy day ☊ fair ☊
The day was set fair with the spring sun shining down. ☊ fair ☊
She has long fair hair. ☊ fair ☊
A fair number of people came a long. ☊ fair ☊
a fair-sized town ☊ fair ☊
My birthday's still a fair way off (= it's still a long time until my birthday). ☊ fair ☊
She has always been scrupulously fair. ☊ fair ☊
fair to sb (to do sth): Was it really fair to him to ask him to do all the work? ☊ fair ☊
fair on sb (to do sth): It's not fair on the students to keep changing the timetable. ☊ fair ☊
I think it is fair to say that they are pleased with this latest offer. ☊ fair ☊
a fairly easy book ☊ fairly ☊
I know him fairly well, but I wouldn't say we were really close friends. ☊ fairly ☊
I go jogging fairly regularly. ☊ fairly ☊
I think you'll find it fairly difficult (= you do not want to say that it is very difficult). ☊ fairly ☊
He has always treated me very fairly. ☊ fairly ☊
I have great faith in you—I know you'll do well. ☊ faith ☊
He has blind faith (= unreasonable trust) in doctors' ability to find a cure. ☊ faith ☊
Faith is stronger than reason. ☊ faith ☊
a faithful servant/friend/dog ☊ faithful ☊
She was rewarded for her 40 years' faithful service with the company. ☊ faithful ☊
faithful to sb/sth: He remained faithful to the ideals of the party. ☊ faithful ☊
The events were faithfully recorded in her diary. ☊ faithfully ☊
She fell ill soon after and did not recover. ☊ fall ☊
fall into sth: I had fallen into conversation with a man on the train. ☊ fall ☊
Prices continued to fall on the stock market today. ☊ fall ☊
falling birth rates ☊ fall ☊
Her voice fell to a whisper. ☊ fall ☊
The handle had fallen off the drawer. ☊ fall ☊
He fell 20 metres onto the rocks below. ☊ fall ☊
a heavy fall of snow ☊ fall ☊
I had a bad fall and broke my arm. ☊ fall ☊
to lull sb into a false sense of security (= make sb feel safe when they are really in danger) ☊ FALSE ☊
They didn't want to raise any false hopes, but they believed her husband had escaped capture. ☊ FALSE ☊
Buying a cheap computer is a false economy (= will not actually save you money). ☊ FALSE ☊
A whale is a fish. True or false? ☊ FALSE ☊
She gave false information to the insurance company. ☊ FALSE ☊
He used a false name to get the job. ☊ FALSE ☊
Andrew Lloyd Webber of 'Evita' fame (= famous for 'Evita') ☊ fame ☊
The town's only claim to fame is that there was once a riot there. ☊ fame ☊
She went to Hollywood in search of fame and fortune. ☊ fame ☊
He's a familiar figure in the neighbourhood. ☊ familiar ☊
Something about her voice was vaguely familiar. ☊ familiar ☊
I couldn't see any familiar faces in the room. ☊ familiar ☊
By now you will be familiar with the one-way system in the centre of town. ☊ familiar ☊
Are you familiar with the computer software they use? ☊ familiar ☊
All my family enjoy skiing. ☊ family ☊
one-parent/single-parent families ☊ family ☊
He's a friend of the family (= he is known and liked by the parents and the children). ☊ family ☊
the Royal Family (= the children and close relations of the king or queen) ☊ family ☊
She's family (= she is a relation). ☊ family ☊
Some families have farmed in this area for hundreds of years. ☊ family ☊
This painting has been in our family for generations. ☊ family ☊
I addressed it to Mr and Mrs Jones and family. ☊ family ☊
It's a family tradition. ☊ family ☊
fancy sth: Fancy a drink? ☊ fancy ☊
I fancied a change of scene. ☊ fancy ☊
She didn't fancy (= did not like) the idea of going home in the dark. ☊ fancy ☊
fancy doing sth: Do you fancy going out this evening? ☊ fancy ☊
I think she fancies me. ☊ fancy ☊
a kitchen full of fancy gadgets ☊ fancy ☊
They added a lot of fancy footwork to the dance. ☊ fancy ☊
He's always using fancy legal words. ☊ fancy ☊
That's a far better idea. ☊ far ☊
There are far more opportunities for young people than there used to be. ☊ far ☊
She always gives us far too much homework. ☊ far ☊
Plan your route in advance, using main roads as far as possible. ☊ far ☊
far back: The band made their first record as far back as 1990. ☊ far ☊
To answer that question we need to go further back in time. ☊ far ☊
far ahead: Let's try to plan further ahead. ☊ far ☊
Far away in the distance, a train whistled. ☊ far ☊
The farther north they went, the colder it became. ☊ far ☊
How far is it to your house from here? ☊ far ☊
How far is Boston from New York? ☊ far ☊
We'll go by train as far as London, and then take a bus. ☊ far ☊
I'm not sure I can walk so far. ☊ far ☊
As far as we knew, there was no cause for concern. ☊ as far as I know, as far as I can remember, see, tell, etc. ☊
As far as I can see, you've done nothing wrong. ☊ as far as I know, as far as I can remember, see, tell, etc. ☊
She lived in Chicago, as far as I can remember. ☊ as far as I know, as far as I can remember, see, tell, etc. ☊
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 ☊
The last of these reasons is by far the most important. ☊ by far ☊
Amy is the smartest by far. ☊ by far ☊
What do you think of the show so far? ☊ so far, thus far ☊
Detectives are so far at a loss to explain the reason for his death. ☊ so far, thus far ☊
I trust him only so far. ☊ so far ☊
I saw her on the far side of the road. ☊ far ☊
She is on the far right of the party (= holds extreme right-wing political views). ☊ far ☊
farm buildings/machinery ☊ farm ☊
They hadn't got any farther with the work (= they had made no progress). ☊ farther ☊
Long skirts have come into fashion again. ☊ fashion ☊
The fashion at the time was for teaching mainly the written language. ☊ fashion ☊
fashionable clothes/furniture/ideas ☊ fashionable ☊
Such thinking is fashionable among right-wing politicians. ☊ fashionable ☊
She lives in a very fashionable part of London. ☊ fashionable ☊
the world's fastest runner ☊ fast ☊
Within a few minutes she was fast asleep (= sleeping deeply). ☊ fast ☊
The boat was stuck fast (= unable to move) in the mud. ☊ fast ☊
a fast-flowing stream ☊ fast ☊
Children grow up so fast these days. ☊ fast ☊
fasten sth: Fasten your seatbelts, please. ☊ fasten ☊
fasten (up): The dress fastens at the back. ☊ fasten ☊
He fastened the papers together with a paper clip. ☊ fasten ☊
a fat volume on American history ☊ fat ☊
This ham has too much fat on it. ☊ fat ☊
You should cut down on fats and carbohydrates. ☊ fat ☊
Ben's a wonderful father. ☊ father ☊
He was a wonderful father to both his natural and adopted children. ☊ father ☊
The system, for all its faults, is the best available at the moment. ☊ fault ☊
I love her for all her faults (= in spite of them). ☊ fault ☊
The programme has lost favour with viewers recently. ☊ favour ☊
an athlete who fell from favour after a drugs scandal ☊ favour ☊
The government looks with favour upon (= approves of) the report's recommendations. ☊ favour ☊
She's not in favour with (= supported or liked by) the media just now. ☊ favour ☊
Could you do me a favour and pick up Sam from school today? ☊ favour ☊
Can I ask a favour? ☊ favour ☊
I would never ask for any favours from her. ☊ favour ☊
I'll ask Steve to take it. He owes me a favour. ☊ favour ☊
Most of the 'don't knows' in the opinion polls came down in favour of (= eventually chose to support) the Democrats. ☊ in favour (of sb/sth) ☊
These biscuits are great favourites with the children. ☊ favourite ☊
This song is a particular favourite of mine. ☊ favourite ☊
The band played all my old favourites. ☊ favourite ☊
The programme has become a firm favourite with young people. ☊ favourite ☊
She loved all her grandchildren but Ann was her favourite. ☊ favourite ☊
We spoke quietly for fear of waking the guards. ☊ for fear of sth/of doing sth, for fear (that)... ☊
I had to run away for fear (that) he might one day kill me. ☊ for fear of sth/of doing sth, for fear (that)... ☊
They undertook to make their judgement without fear or favour. ☊ without fear or favour ☊
fear to do sth: She feared to tell him the truth. ☊ fear ☊
fear doing sth: She feared going out at night. ☊ fear ☊
fear sth: She has been missing for three days now and police are beginning to fear the worst (= think that she is dead). ☊ fear ☊
fear (that)...: She feared (that) he might be dead. ☊ fear ☊
geographical features ☊ feature ☊
feature sb/sth as sb/sth: The film features Cary Grant as a professor. ☊ feature ☊
There is no entrance fee to the gallery. ☊ fee ☊
feed sb/sth/yourself: Have you fed the cat yet? ☊ feed ☊
He felt in his pockets for some money. ☊ feel ☊
I had to feel about in the dark for the light switch. ☊ feel ☊
He feels the cold a lot. ☊ feel ☊
Cathy was really feeling the heat. ☊ feel ☊
She felt her mother's death very deeply. ☊ feel ☊
The effects of the recession are being felt everywhere. ☊ feel ☊
We all felt the force of her arguments. ☊ feel ☊
feel (that)...: We all felt (that) we were unlucky to lose. ☊ feel ☊
I felt (that) I had to apologize. ☊ feel ☊
I feel I could continue playing until I am 35. ☊ feel ☊
feel it to be sth: She felt it to be her duty to tell the police. ☊ feel ☊
feel it + noun: She felt it her duty to tell the police. ☊ feel ☊
feel it + adj.: I felt it advisable to do nothing. ☊ feel ☊
(+ adv./prep.): This is something I feel strongly about. ☊ feel ☊
This decision is, I feel, a huge mistake. ☊ feel ☊
Its skin feels really smooth. ☊ feel ☊
feel like sth: This wallet feels like leather. ☊ feel ☊
feel sth: Can you feel the bump on my head? ☊ feel ☊
Try to tell what this is just by feeling it. ☊ feel ☊
feel how, what, etc...: Feel how rough this is. ☊ feel ☊
feel like sth: The interview only took ten minutes, but it felt like hours. ☊ feel ☊
It feels like rain (= seems likely to rain). ☊ feel ☊
feel as if/though...: Her head felt as if it would burst. ☊ feel ☊
It felt as though he had run a marathon. ☊ feel ☊
How does it feel to be alone all day? ☊ feel ☊
feel sth: I could feel the warm sun on my back. ☊ feel ☊
She could not feel her legs. ☊ feel ☊
I can't feel his pulse. ☊ feel ☊
He felt a hand on his shoulder. ☊ feel ☊
feel sb/sth/yourself doing sth: He felt a hand touching his shoulder. ☊ feel ☊
She could feel herself blushing. ☊ feel ☊
He felt the sweat running down his face. ☊ feel ☊
feel sb/sth/yourself do sth: I felt something crawl up my arm. ☊ feel ☊
We felt the ground give way under our feet. ☊ feel ☊
Can you feel the tension in this room? ☊ feel ☊
She sounded more confident than she felt. ☊ feel ☊
I was feeling guilty. ☊ feel ☊
You'll feel better after a good night's sleep. ☊ feel ☊
She felt betrayed. ☊ feel ☊
I feel sorry for him. ☊ feel ☊
I know exactly how you feel (= I feel sympathy for you). ☊ feel ☊
Luckily I was feeling in a good mood. ☊ feel ☊
feel sth: He seemed to feel no remorse at all. ☊ feel ☊
feel like sth: I felt like a complete idiot. ☊ feel ☊
It makes me feel good to know my work is appreciated. ☊ feel good ☊
I feel like a drink. ☊ feel like sth/like doing sth ☊
We all felt like celebrating. ☊ feel like sth/like doing sth ☊
He felt like bursting into tears. ☊ feel like sth/like doing sth ☊
We'll go for a walk if you feel like it. ☊ feel like sth/like doing sth ☊
Mum! I feel sick. ☊ feel sick ☊
Feeling gradually began to return to my frozen feet. ☊ feeling ☊
He played the piano with great feeling. ☊ feeling ☊
feeling for sb/sth: She has a wonderful feeling for colour. ☊ 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 ☊
The general feeling of the meeting was against the decision. ☊ feeling ☊
feeling (about/on sth): I don't have any strong feelings about it one way or the other. ☊ feeling ☊
feeling (that...): I got the feeling that he didn't like me much. ☊ feeling ☊
I've got a tight feeling in my stomach. ☊ feeling ☊
'I really resent the way he treated me.' 'I know the feeling (= I know how you feel).' ☊ feeling ☊
'I'm going to miss you.' 'The feeling's mutual (= I feel exactly the same).' ☊ feeling ☊
He's a nice old fellow. ☊ fellow ☊
More females than males are employed in the factory. ☊ female ☊
a rock festival (= where bands perform, often outdoors and over a period of several days) ☊ festival ☊
The inhabitants have to walk a mile to fetch water. ☊ fetch ☊
fetch sb sth: Could you fetch me my bag? ☊ fetch ☊
There seem to be fewer tourists around this year. ☊ few ☊
Very few students learn Latin now. ☊ few ☊
Few will argue with this conclusion. ☊ few ☊
I've seen most of his movies. Only a few are as good as his first one. ☊ few ☊
Fewer than 20 students passed all the exams. ☊ few ☊
a baseball/rugby/football, etc. field ☊ field ☊
Today they take the field (= go on to the field to play a game) against county champions Essex. ☊ field ☊
All of them are experts in their chosen field. ☊ field ☊
This discovery has opened up a whole new field of research. ☊ field ☊
a ploughed field ☊ field ☊
Today is the fifth (of May). ☊ fifth ☊
the fifth century BC ☊ fifth ☊
It's the fifth time that I've been to America. ☊ fifth ☊
Workers are fighting the decision to close the factory. ☊ fight ☊
fight for sth: She's fighting for a place in the national team. ☊ fight ☊
She'll fight like a tiger to protect her children. ☊ fight ☊
fight against sb: My grandfather fought against the Fascists in Spain. ☊ fight ☊
I had a fight with the ticket machine, which was being temperamental. ☊ fight ☊
a world title fight (= fighting as a sport, especially boxing ) ☊ fight ☊
She's always had a good figure. ☊ figure ☊
a figure of authority ☊ figure ☊
When she last saw him, he was a sad figure—old and tired. ☊ figure ☊
I saw a shadowy figure approaching. ☊ figure ☊
Viewing figures for the series have dropped dramatically. ☊ figure ☊
Figures for April show a slight improvement on previous months ☊ figure ☊
By 2009, this figure had risen to 14 million. ☊ figure ☊
Experts put the real figure at closer to 75%. ☊ figure ☊
His salary is now in six figures. ☊ figure ☊
Are you any good at figures? ☊ figure ☊
My feelings about the matter didn't seem to figure at all. ☊ figure ☊
The question of the peace settlement is likely to figure prominently in the talks. ☊ figure ☊
We couldn't figure her out. ☊ figure sb/sth out ☊
figure how, what, etc...: I can't figure out how to do this. ☊ figure sb/sth out ☊
figure how, what, etc...: Have you figured out how much the trip will cost? ☊ figure sb/sth out ☊
to access/copy/create/delete/download/save a file ☊ file ☊
The crack in the wall had been filled with plaster. ☊ fill ☊
I need to have two teeth filled (= to have fillings put in them). ☊ fill ☊
The product has filled a gap in the market. ☊ fill ☊
fill sth: Please fill this glass for me. ☊ fill ☊
to fill a vacuum/void ☊ fill ☊
The school is filled to capacity. ☊ fill ☊
Smoke filled the room. ☊ fill ☊
A Disney film can always fill cinemas (= attract a lot of people to see it). ☊ fill ☊
fill sth + adj.: Fill a pan half full of water. ☊ fill ☊
fill (with sth): The room was filling quickly. ☊ fill ☊
Her eyes suddenly filled with tears. ☊ fill ☊
The sails filled with wind. ☊ fill ☊
The ditches had filled up with mud. ☊ fill up (with sth), fill sth up (with sth) ☊
to fill up the tank with oil ☊ fill up (with sth), fill sth up (with sth) ☊
She put a new film in her camera. ☊ film ☊
Let's go to the cinema—there's a good film on this week. ☊ film ☊
Let's stay in and watch a film. ☊ film ☊
The film was shot on location in France. ☊ film ☊
the film version of the novel ☊ film ☊
to make/shoot a film ☊ film ☊
television news film of the riots ☊ film ☊
They are filming in Moscow right now. ☊ film ☊
film sth: It took them six weeks to film the documentary. ☊ film ☊
The show was filmed on location in New York. ☊ film ☊
film sb/sth doing sth: Two young boys were filmed stealing CDs on the security video. ☊ film ☊
They find each other in the final chapter of the book. ☊ final ☊
I'd like to return to the final point you made. ☊ final ☊
The judge's decision is final. ☊ final ☊
Who has the final say around here? ☊ final ☊
I'm not coming, and that's final! (= I will not change my mind) ☊ final ☊
They will now go through to the final. ☊ final ☊
I finally managed to get her attention. ☊ finally ☊
Are you finally going to tell me why I'm here? ☊ finally ☊
And finally, I would like to thank you all for coming here today. ☊ finally ☊
Finally, stir in the fruit and walnuts. ☊ finally ☊
The matter was not finally settled until later. ☊ finally ☊
The project will only go ahead if they can raise the necessary finance. ☊ finance ☊
the world of high finance (= finance involving large companies or countries) ☊ finance ☊
Moving house put a severe strain on our finances. ☊ finance ☊
The firm's finances are basically sound. ☊ finance ☊
The building project will be financed by the government. ☊ finance ☊
He took a job to finance his stay in Germany. ☊ finance ☊
Tokyo and New York are major financial centres. ☊ financial ☊
find sth + adj.: You may find your illness hard to accept. ☊ find ☊
You may find it hard to accept your illness. ☊ find ☊
I find it amazing that they're still together. ☊ find ☊
find sth + noun: She finds it a strain to meet new people. ☊ find ☊
find (that)...: I find (that) it pays to be honest. ☊ find ☊
The report found that 30% of the firms studied had failed within a year. ☊ find ☊
find sb/sth + adj./noun: We found the beds very comfortable. ☊ find ☊
find sb/sth to be/do sth: They found him to be charming. ☊ find ☊
Her blood was found to contain poison. ☊ find ☊
it is found that...: It was found that her blood contained poison. ☊ find ☊
I managed to find a solution to the problem. ☊ find ☊
I'm having trouble finding anything new to say on this subject. ☊ find ☊
Have they found anyone to replace her yet? ☊ find ☊
find sth for sb: Can you find a hotel for me? ☊ find ☊
find sb sth: Can you find me a hotel? ☊ find ☊
find sth for sb: Can you find my bag for me? ☊ find ☊
find sb sth: Can you find me my bag? ☊ find ☊
find sb/sth: I wanted to talk to him but he was nowhere to be found. ☊ find ☊
find sb/sth + adj.: The child was found safe and well. ☊ find ☊
find sb/sth: Look what I've found! ☊ find ☊
We've found a great new restaurant near the office. ☊ find ☊
find sb/sth + adj.: A whale was found washed up on the shore. ☊ 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) ☊
I haven't found anything out about him yet. ☊ find out (about sth/sb), find out sth (about sth/sb) ☊
find what, when, etc...: Can you find out what time the meeting starts? ☊ find out (about sth/sb), find out sth (about sth/sb) ☊
find that...: We found out later that we had been at the same school. ☊ find out (about sth/sb), find out sth (about sth/sb) ☊
a fine day/evening ☊ fine ☊
I hope it stays fine for the picnic. ☊ fine ☊
fine bone china ☊ fine ☊
'I'll leave this here, OK?' 'Fine.' ☊ fine ☊
'Bob wants to know if he can come too.''That's fine by me.' ☊ fine ☊
'Can I get you another drink?' 'No, thanks. I'm fine.' ☊ fine ☊
This is a fine (= terrible) mess we're in! ☊ fine ☊
You're a fine one to talk! (= you are not in a position to criticize, give advice, etc.) ☊ fine ☊
I was feeling fine when I got up this morning. ☊ fine ☊
fine clothes/wines/workmanship ☊ fine ☊
She's a fine actor and an even finer dancer. ☊ fine ☊
He tried to appeal to their finer feelings (= feelings of duty, love, etc.). ☊ fine ☊
It was his finest hour (= most successful period) as manager of the England team. ☊ fine ☊
fine sb sth (for sth/for doing sth): The company was fined £20 000 for breaching safety regulations. ☊ fine ☊
She ran her fingers through her hair. ☊ finger ☊
Hold the material between finger and thumb. ☊ finger ☊
The old man wagged his finger at the youths. ☊ finger ☊
He put the finishing touches to his painting (= did the things that made it complete). ☊ finish ☊
finish doing sth: Be quiet! He hasn't finished speaking. ☊ finish ☊
finish with sth: The symphony finishes with a flourish. ☊ finish ☊
The dollar finished the day slightly down. ☊ finish ☊
+ adv./prep.: He finished 12 seconds outside the world record. ☊ finish ☊
I need about an hour to finish off this report. ☊ finish sth off ☊
The story was a lie from start to finish. ☊ finish ☊
a burst of machine-gun fire ☊ fire ☊
The gunmen opened fire on (= started shooting at) the police. ☊ fire ☊
Their vehicle came under fire (= was being shot at). ☊ fire ☊
to make/build a fire ☊ fire ☊
a log/coal fire ☊ fire ☊
Come and get warm by the fire. ☊ fire ☊
Shall I put the fire on? ☊ fire ☊
Most animals are afraid of fire. ☊ fire ☊
The car was now on fire. ☊ fire ☊
Several youths had set fire to the police car (= had made it start burning). ☊ fire ☊
A candle had set the curtains on fire. ☊ fire ☊
These thatched roofs frequently catch fire (= start to burn). ☊ fire ☊
forest fires ☊ fire ☊
fire sth: They ran away as soon as the first shot was fired. ☊ fire ☊
fire sth: A starter's pistol fires only blanks. ☊ fire ☊
an engineering firm ☊ firm ☊
a firm of accountants ☊ firm ☊
These peaches are still firm. ☊ firm ☊
a firm agreement/date/decision/offer/promise ☊ firm ☊
firm beliefs/conclusions/convictions/principles ☊ firm ☊
She is a firm favourite with the children. ☊ firm ☊
No building can stand without firm foundations, and neither can a marriage. ☊ firm ☊
'No,' she repeated, her voice firmer this time. ☊ firm ☊
With a firm grip on my hand, he pulled me away. ☊ firm ☊
She took a firm hold of my arm. ☊ firm ☊
Her handshake was cool and firm. ☊ firm ☊
'I can manage,' she said firmly. ☊ firmly ☊
It is now firmly established as one of the leading brands in the country. ☊ firmly ☊
It was the first time they had ever met. ☊ first ☊
I didn't take the first bus. ☊ first ☊
She resolved to do it at the first (= earliest) opportunity. ☊ first ☊
the first of May/May 1st ☊ first ☊
She won first prize in the competition. ☊ first ☊
First I had to decide what to wear. ☊ first ☊
This method has two advantages: first it is cheaper and second it is quicker. ☊ first ☊
First of all, let me ask you something. ☊ first of all ☊
The content of any article needs, first of all, to be relevant to the reader. ☊ first of all ☊
I didn't like the job much at first. ☊ at first ☊
At first I thought he was shy, but then I discovered he was just not interested in other people. ☊ at first ☊
If at first you don't succeed, try, try again. ☊ at first ☊
The first I heard about the wedding (= the first time I became aware of it) was when I saw it in the local paper. ☊ first ☊
The list of endangered species includes nearly 600 fishes. ☊ fish ☊
Fish stocks in the Baltic are in decline. ☊ fish ☊
In the pool she could see little silvery fish darting around. ☊ fish ☊
fish for sth: You can fish for trout in this stream. ☊ fish ☊
Let's go fishing this weekend. ☊ fish ☊
a fishing boat ☊ fishing ☊
We enjoyed a day's fishing by the river. ☊ fishing ☊
Something doesn't quite fit here. ☊ fit ☊
fit into sth: His pictures don't fit into any category. ☊ fit ☊
fit sth: The facts certainly fit your theory. ☊ fit ☊
fit + adv./prep.: The glass fits on top of the jug to form a lid. ☊ fit ☊
a close-fitting dress ☊ fit ☊
fit sb/sth: I can't find clothes to fit me. ☊ fit ☊
We can't fit in any more chairs. ☊ fit sb/sth in, fit sb/sth in/into sth ☊
He's never done this type of work before; I'm not sure how he'll fit in with the other people. ☊ fit in (with sb/sth) ☊
Do these plans fit in with your arrangements? ☊ fit in (with sb/sth) ☊
This is not a fit place for you to live. ☊ fit ☊
fit (to do sth): He won't be fit to play in the match on Saturday. ☊ fit ☊
She tries to keep fit by jogging every day. ☊ 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 ☊
Give me five! ☊ give sb five ☊
Has the date of the next meeting been fixed? ☊ fix ☊
Their prices are fixed until the end of the year (= will not change before then). ☊ fix ☊
The money has been invested for a fixed period. ☊ fixed ☊
My parents had fixed ideas about what I should become. ☊ fixed ☊
the Italian flag ☊ flag ☊
the flag of Italy ☊ flag ☊
The hotel flies the European Union flag. ☊ flag ☊
The American flag was flying. ☊ flag ☊
The flames were growing higher and higher. ☊ flame ☊
The building was in flames (= was burning). ☊ flame ☊
The plane burst into flame(s) (= suddenly began burning strongly). ☊ flame ☊
Everything went up in flames (= was destroyed by fire). ☊ flame ☊
flash sth (at sb): Red lights flashed a warning at them. ☊ flash ☊
Why is that driver flashing his lights at us? ☊ flash ☊
flash at sb: Why is that driver flashing at us? ☊ flash ☊
Start crossing when the green WALK sign starts to flash. ☊ flash ☊
a flash of white teeth ☊ flash ☊
On the horizon, she saw a flash of silver—the sea! ☊ flash ☊
a camera with a built-in flash ☊ flash ☊
I'll need flash for this shot. ☊ flash ☊
flat shoes (= with no heels or very low ones) ☊ flat ☊
Exercise is the only way to get a flat stomach after having a baby. ☊ flat ☊
We found a large flat rock to sit on. ☊ flat ☊
Do you live in a flat or a house? ☊ flat ☊
Many large old houses have been converted into flats. ☊ flat ☊
This yogurt comes in ten different flavours. ☊ flavour ☊
a wine with a delicate fruit flavour ☊ flavour ☊
The film retains much of the book's exotic flavour. ☊ flavour ☊
Foreign visitors help to give a truly international flavour to the occasion. ☊ flavour ☊
The trap had cut deeply into the rabbit's flesh. ☊ flesh ☊
the age of supersonic flight ☊ flight ☊
The bird is easily recognized in flight (= when it is flying) by the black band at the end of its tail. ☊ flight ☊
We're booked on the same flight. ☊ flight ☊
Flight BA 4793 is now boarding at Gate 17. ☊ flight ☊
If we leave now, I can catch the earlier flight. ☊ flight ☊
mercy/relief flights (= planes taking help to countries where there is a war) ☊ flight ☊
a smooth/comfortable/bumpy flight ☊ flight ☊
a domestic/an international flight ☊ flight ☊
a hot-air balloon flight ☊ flight ☊
We met on a flight from London to Paris. ☊ flight ☊
All flights between New York and Washington have been cancelled due to fog. ☊ flight ☊
Beautiful music came floating out of the window. ☊ float ☊
The boats were floating gently down the river. ☊ float ☊
An idea suddenly floated into my mind. ☊ float ☊
The heavy rain has caused floods in many parts of the country. ☊ flood ☊
The river is in flood (= has more water in it than normal and has caused a flood). ☊ flood ☊
Memories of her childhood came flooding back. ☊ flood ☊
When the Ganges floods, it causes considerable damage. ☊ flood ☊
Her office is on the second floor. ☊ floor ☊
There is a lift to all floors. ☊ floor ☊
The alterations should give us extra floor space. ☊ floor ☊
the flow of goods and services to remote areas ☊ flow ☊
to encourage the free flow of information ☊ flow ☊
an endless flow of refugees into the country ☊ flow ☊
to improve traffic flow (= make it move faster) ☊ flow ☊
to control the direction of flow ☊ flow ☊
a steady flow of traffic through the city ☊ flow ☊
the flow of an electric current ☊ flow ☊
She lost control and the tears began to flow. ☊ flow ☊
+ adv./prep.: It's here that the river flows down into the ocean. ☊ flow ☊
Blood flowed from a cut on her head. ☊ flow ☊
This can prevent air from flowing freely to the lungs. ☊ flow ☊
the electric currents flowing through the cables ☊ flow ☊
Constant streams of traffic flowed past. ☊ flow ☊
They examined the way in which information flowed between the firm's 300 employees. ☊ flow ☊
The plant has a beautiful bright red flower. ☊ flower ☊
The roses are in flower early this year. ☊ flower ☊
a garden full of flowers ☊ flower ☊
Doesn't time fly? ☊ fly ☊
fly by/past: Summer has just flown by. ☊ fly ☊
The train was flying along. ☊ fly ☊
She gasped and her hand flew to her mouth. ☊ fly ☊
It's late—I must fly. ☊ fly ☊
(+ adv./prep.): A large stone came flying in through the window. ☊ fly ☊
Several people were hit by flying glass. ☊ fly ☊
They were on a plane flying from London to New York. ☊ fly ☊
to fly at the speed of sound ☊ fly ☊
Lufthansa fly to La Paz from Frankfurt. ☊ fly ☊
Is this the first time that you've flown? ☊ fly ☊
fly (from...) (to...): I'm flying to Hong Kong tomorrow. ☊ fly ☊
We're flying KLM. ☊ fly ☊
a pilot trained to fly large passenger planes ☊ fly ☊
children flying kites ☊ fly ☊
He's learning to fly. ☊ fly ☊
A stork flew slowly past. ☊ fly ☊
A wasp had flown in through the window. ☊ fly ☊
Flies rose in thick black swarms. ☊ fly ☊
She passed the exam with flying colours. ☊ with flying colours ☊
I'm terrified of flying. ☊ flying ☊
flying lessons ☊ flying ☊
focus sth (on/upon sb/sth): The visit helped to focus world attention on the plight of the refugees. ☊ focus ☊
It took a few moments for her eyes to focus in the dark. ☊ focus ☊
focus on sb/sth: Let your eyes focus on objects that are further away from you. ☊ focus ☊
In this scene, the camera focuses on the actor's face. ☊ focus ☊
It was the main focus of attention at the meeting. ☊ focus ☊
focus for sth: His comments provided a focus for debate. ☊ focus ☊
focus on sth: We shall maintain our focus on the needs of the customer. ☊ focus ☊
In today's lecture the focus will be on tax structures within the European Union. ☊ focus ☊
What we need now is a change of focus (= to look at things in a different way). ☊ focus ☊
The children's faces are badly out of focus (= not clearly shown) in the photograph. ☊ focus ☊
First, fold the paper in half/in two. ☊ fold ☊
fold sth (away/down/up): The bed can be folded away during the day. ☊ fold ☊
When she heard the news, her legs just folded under her (= she fell). ☊ fold ☊
the folds of her dress ☊ fold ☊
The children were following every word of the story intently. ☊ follow ☊
Her eyes followed him everywhere (= she was looking at him all the time). ☊ follow ☊
follow sth: The plot is almost impossible to follow. ☊ follow ☊
They followed the teachings of Buddha. ☊ follow ☊
He always followed the latest fashions (= dressed in fashionable clothes). ☊ follow ☊
Why didn't you follow my advice? ☊ follow ☊
Follow this road until you get to the school, then turn left. ☊ follow ☊
The main course was followed by fresh fruit. ☊ follow ☊
follow (from sth): I don't see how that follows from what you've just said. ☊ follow ☊
I remember little of the days that followed the accident. ☊ follow ☊
A period of unrest followed the president's resignation. ☊ follow ☊
A detailed news report will follow shortly. ☊ follow ☊
There followed a short silence. ☊ follow ☊
follow sth up with sth: They follow up their March show with four UK dates next month. ☊ follow ☊
She followed her mother into the medical profession. ☊ follow ☊
Wherever she led, they followed. ☊ follow ☊
They arrived on Monday evening and we got there the following day. ☊ following ☊
Answer the following questions. ☊ following ☊
The band has a huge following in Italy. ☊ following ☊
The following is a summary of events. ☊ following ☊
The following have been chosen to take part: Watts, Hodges and Lennox. ☊ following ☊
Do you like Italian food? ☊ food ☊
He's off his food (= he does not want to eat anything). ☊ food ☊
We're flying at 35 000 feet. ☊ foot ☊
The nurse hung a chart at the foot of the bed (= the part of the bed where your feet normally are when you are lying in it). ☊ foot ☊
I've been on my feet (= standing or walking around) all day. ☊ foot ☊
Come on lads—on your feet and do some work! ☊ foot ☊
walking around the house in bare feet (= not wearing shoes or socks) ☊ foot ☊
Please wipe your feet (= your shoes) on the mat. ☊ foot ☊
Daniel was shifting anxiously from foot to foot. ☊ foot ☊
a foot pump (= operated using your foot, not your hand) ☊ foot ☊
This is the place for me (= I like it very much). ☊ for ☊
Can you translate this letter for me? ☊ for ☊
I took her classes for her while she was sick. ☊ for ☊
Fortunately for us, the weather changed. ☊ for ☊
I am speaking for everyone in this department. ☊ for ☊
Are you for or against the proposal? ☊ for ☊
They voted for independence in a referendum. ☊ for ☊
There's a strong case for postponing the exam. ☊ for ☊
'What does Naomi think about the move?' 'She's all for it.' ☊ for ☊
a machine for slicing bread ☊ for ☊
Let's go for a walk. ☊ for ☊
Are you learning English for pleasure or for your work? ☊ for ☊
The town is famous for its cathedral. ☊ for ☊
She gave me a watch for my birthday. ☊ for ☊
He got an award for bravery. ☊ for ☊
For more information, call this number. ☊ for ☊
She's tall for her age. ☊ for ☊
He's not bad for a beginner. ☊ for ☊
Is this the bus for Chicago? ☊ for ☊
She knew she was destined for a great future. ☊ for ☊
I'm going away for a few days. ☊ for ☊
an appointment for May 12 ☊ for ☊
I'm warning you for the last time—stop talking! ☊ for ☊
For her to have survived such an ordeal was remarkable. ☊ for ☊
magnetic/centrifugal force ☊ force ☊
A large proportion of the labour force (= all the people who work in a particular company, area, etc.) is unskilled. ☊ 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 controlled himself by sheer force of will. ☊ 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 rioters were taken away by 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 + adv./prep.: She forced her way through the crowd of reporters. ☊ force ☊
He tried to force a copy of his book into my hand. ☊ force ☊
I was forced to take a taxi because the last bus had left. ☊ 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 ☊
Snow is forecast for tomorrow. ☊ forecast ☊
a foreign-owned company ☊ foreign ☊
foreign holidays ☊ foreign ☊
You could tell she was foreign by the way she dressed. ☊ foreign ☊
a foreign correspondent (= one who reports on foreign countries in newspapers or on television) ☊ foreign ☊
a forest fire ☊ forest ☊
Thousands of hectares of forest are destroyed each year. ☊ forest ☊
I'll love you forever! ☊ forever ☊
After her death, their lives changed forever. ☊ forever ☊
It takes her forever to get dressed. ☊ forever ☊
forget (about sb/sth): Try to forget about what happened. ☊ forget ☊
forget sb/sth: Forget him! ☊ forget ☊
Let's forget our differences and be friends. ☊ forget ☊
forget to do sth: Take care, and don't forget to write. ☊ forget ☊
'Hey, don't forget me!' (= don't leave without me) ☊ forget ☊
Before I forget, there was a call from Italy for you. ☊ forget ☊
forget (that)...: She keeps forgetting (that) I'm not a child any more. ☊ forget ☊
I was forgetting (= I had forgotten) (that) you've been here before. ☊ forget ☊
forget (sb) doing sth: I'll never forget hearing this piece of music for the first time. ☊ forget ☊
forgive sb/yourself (for sth/for doing sth): I'll never forgive her for what she did. ☊ forgive ☊
I'd never forgive myself if she heard the truth from someone else. ☊ forgive ☊
forgive sb sth: She'd forgive him anything. ☊ forgive ☊
forgive me: Forgive me, but I don't see that any of this concerns me. ☊ forgive ☊
forgive me for doing sth: Forgive me for interrupting, but I really don't agree with that. ☊ forgive ☊
forgive my ...: Forgive my ignorance, but what exactly does the company do? ☊ forgive ☊
forgive my doing sth: Forgive my interrupting but I really don't agree with that. ☊ forgive ☊
her slender form ☊ form ☊
The human form has changed little over the last 30 000 years. ☊ form ☊
I'm opposed to censorship in any shape or form. ☊ form ☊
This dictionary is also available in electronic form. ☊ form ☊
all the millions of different life forms on the planet today ☊ form ☊
They hope to form the new government. ☊ form ☊
He formed a band with some friends from school. ☊ form ☊
The trees form a natural protection from the sun's rays. ☊ form ☊
form sth: Bend the wire so that it forms a 'V'. ☊ form ☊
form sth into sth: Form the dough into balls with your hands. ☊ form ☊
Storm clouds are forming on the horizon. ☊ form ☊
form sth: These hills were formed by glaciation. ☊ form ☊
I didn't see enough of the play to form an opinion about it. ☊ form ☊
The dinner was a formal affair. ☊ formal ☊
She has a very formal manner, which can seem unfriendly. ☊ formal ☊
formal legal processes ☊ formal ☊
to make a formal apology/complaint/request ☊ formal ☊
He has no formal teaching qualifications. ☊ formal ☊
'How do you do?' she said formally. ☊ formally ☊
in former times ☊ former ☊
This beautiful old building has been restored to its former glory. ☊ former ☊
The former option would be much more sensible. ☊ former ☊
He had to choose between giving up his job and giving up his principles. He chose the former. ☊ former ☊
Namibia, formerly known as South West Africa ☊ formerly ☊
John Marsh, formerly of London Road, Leicester, now living in France ☊ formerly ☊
This formula is used to calculate the area of a circle. ☊ formula ☊
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 ☊
Fortune smiled on me (= I had good luck). ☊ fortune ☊
He made a fortune in real estate. ☊ fortune ☊
A car like that costs a small fortune. ☊ fortune ☊
She is hoping her US debut will be the first step on the road to fame and fortune. ☊ fortune ☊
the changing fortunes of the film industry ☊ fortune ☊
the fortunes of war ☊ fortune ☊
She leaned forward and kissed him on the cheek. ☊ forward ☊
They ran forward to welcome her. ☊ forward ☊
We consider this agreement to be an important step forward. ☊ forward ☊
Cutting our costs is the only way forward. ☊ forward ☊
Looking forward, we hope to expand our operations in several of our overseas branches. ☊ forward ☊
from this day forward ☊ forward ☊
It was decided to bring the meeting forward two weeks. ☊ forward ☊
The door opened, blocking his forward movement. ☊ forward ☊
to found a club/company ☊ found ☊
The builders are now beginning to lay the foundations of the new school. ☊ foundation ☊
The explosion shook the foundations of the houses nearby. ☊ foundation ☊
The rumour is totally without foundation (= not based on any facts). ☊ foundation ☊
These stories have no foundation (= are not based on any facts). ☊ foundation ☊
The money will go to the San Francisco AIDS Foundation. ☊ foundation ☊
The organization has grown enormously since its foundation in 1955. ☊ foundation ☊
She used the money to go towards the foundation of a special research group. ☊ foundation ☊
the frame of an aircraft/a car/a bicycle ☊ frame ☊
Her blonde hair framed her face. ☊ frame ☊
He stood there, head back, framed against the blue sky. ☊ frame ☊
If Sarah is free for lunch I'll take her out. ☊ free ☊
He held out his free hand and I took it. ☊ free ☊
Is this seat free? ☊ free ☊
Pull gently on the free end of the rope. ☊ free ☊
She finally managed to pull herself free. ☊ free ☊
Ensure there is a free flow of air around the machine. ☊ free ☊
free samples/tickets/advice ☊ free ☊
We're offering a fabulous free gift with each copy you buy. ☊ free ☊
'Can I use the phone?' 'Please, feel free (= of course you can use it).' ☊ free ☊
They gave me free access to all the files. ☊ free ☊
These exercises help free the body of tension. ☊ 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 ☊
He managed to free his arms from their bonds. ☊ free ☊
The hijackers agreed to free a further ten hostages. ☊ free ☊
The starting point for emancipation was the freeing of children of slaves born after a certain date. ☊ free ☊
freedom of speech/thought/expression/worship ☊ freedom ☊
rights and freedoms guaranteed by the constitution ☊ freedom ☊
freedom (of sth): freedom of action/choice ☊ freedom ☊
Thanks to the automobile, Americans soon had a freedom of movement previously unknown. ☊ freedom ☊
These proposals would give health authorities greater freedom in deciding how to spend their money. ☊ freedom ☊
the right to worship freely ☊ freely ☊
When the gate is raised, the water can flow freely. ☊ freely ☊
Traffic is now moving more freely following an earlier accident. ☊ freely ☊
The book is now freely available in the shops (= it is not difficult to get a copy). ☊ freely ☊
The wine flowed freely (= there was a lot of it to drink). ☊ freely ☊
For the first time he was able to speak freely without the fear of reprisals against his family. ☊ freely ☊
She has always given freely of her time. ☊ freely ☊
Can you freeze this cake? ☊ freeze ☊
These meals are ideal for home freezing. ☊ freeze ☊
Some fruits freeze better than others. ☊ freeze ☊
Every time she opens the window we all freeze. ☊ freeze ☊
It may freeze tonight, so bring those plants inside. ☊ freeze ☊
freeze (up): The pipes have frozen, so we've got no water. ☊ freeze ☊
It's so cold that even the river has frozen. ☊ freeze ☊
He is a frequent visitor to this country. ☊ frequent ☊
Her calls became less frequent. ☊ frequent ☊
There is a frequent bus service into the centre of town. ☊ frequent ☊
How frequent is this word (= how often does it occur in the language)? ☊ frequent ☊
We met in a local bar much frequented by students. ☊ frequent ☊
less frequented roads ☊ frequent ☊
Buses run frequently between the city and the airport. ☊ frequently ☊
Regular facials help to keep the skin looking clean and fresh. ☊ fresh ☊
The winds are likely to get fresher towards the end of the day. ☊ fresh ☊
Let's go and get some fresh air (= go outside where the air is cooler). ☊ fresh ☊
Her hair smelled fresh and newly washed. ☊ fresh ☊
fresh tracks in the snow ☊ fresh ☊
Let me write it down while it's still fresh in my mind. ☊ fresh ☊
The government is said to be taking a fresh look at the matter. ☊ fresh ☊
Fresh towels are provided every day. ☊ fresh ☊
This is the opportunity he needs to make a fresh start (= to try sth new after not being successful at sth else). ☊ fresh ☊
Is this milk fresh? ☊ fresh ☊
Eat plenty of fresh fruit and vegetables. ☊ fresh ☊
This dessert can be served straight from the fridge. ☊ fridge ☊
This is my friend Tom. ☊ friend ☊
Is he a friend of yours? ☊ friend ☊
She's an old friend (= I have known her a long time). ☊ friend ☊
She has a wide circle of friends. ☊ friend ☊
They had a quarrel, but they're friends again now. ☊ be/make friends (with sb) ☊
Simon finds it hard to make friends with other children. ☊ be/make friends (with sb) ☊
She was on friendly terms with most of the hospital staff. ☊ friendly ☊
to maintain friendly relations with all countries ☊ friendly ☊
This software is much friendlier than the previous version. ☊ friendly ☊
friendships formed while she was at college ☊ friendship ☊
friendship between A and B: It's the story of an extraordinary friendship between a boy and a seal. ☊ friendship ☊
a conference to promote international friendship ☊ friendship ☊
frightened to do sth: I'm too frightened to ask him now. ☊ frightened ☊
frightened that...: She was frightened that the plane would crash. ☊ frightened ☊
a frightening experience/prospect/thought ☊ frightening ☊
It's frightening to think it could happen again. ☊ frightening ☊
We're open from 8 to 7 every day. ☊ from ☊
the man from (= representing) the insurance company ☊ from ☊
I'm from Italy. ☊ from ☊
documents from the sixteenth century ☊ from ☊
100 metres from the scene of the accident ☊ from ☊
You can see the island from here. ☊ from ☊
The temperature varies from 30 degrees to minus 20. ☊ from ☊
The store sells everything from shoelaces to computers. ☊ from ☊
translating from English to Spanish ☊ from ☊
The party was ousted from power after eighteen years. ☊ from ☊
She felt sick from tiredness. ☊ from ☊
You can tell a lot about a person from their handwriting. ☊ from ☊
From what I heard the company's in deep trouble. ☊ from ☊
Is Portuguese very different from Spanish? ☊ from ☊
From now on you can work on your own. ☊ from... on ☊
She never spoke to him again from that day on. ☊ from... on ☊
The front of the building was covered with ivy. ☊ front ☊
The teacher made me move my seat to the front of the classroom. ☊ front ☊
The bus stops right in front of our house. ☊ in front of ☊
She spends all day sitting in front of (= working at) her computer. ☊ in front of ☊
She is now entitled to put 'Professor' in front of her name. ☊ in front of ☊
Let's go through to the front room (= the main room in a house where people sit and entertain guests). ☊ front ☊
tropical fruits, such as bananas and pineapples ☊ fruit ☊
Eat plenty of fresh fruit and vegetables. ☊ fruit ☊
a piece of fruit (= an apple, an orange, etc.) ☊ fruit ☊
fruit trees ☊ fruit ☊
He'd had a very full life. ☊ full ☊
Her life was too full to find time for hobbies. ☊ full ☊
Many people don't use their computers to their full potential. ☊ full ☊
measures to achieve full employment ☊ full ☊
She came round the corner at full speed. ☊ full ☊
Full details are available on request. ☊ full ☊
I still don't think we've heard the full story. ☊ full ☊
a full English breakfast ☊ full ☊
A full refund will be given if the item is faulty. ☊ full ☊
Fill in your full name and address. ☊ full ☊
The country applied for full membership of the European Union. ☊ full ☊
No more for me, thanks—I'm full up. ☊ full ☊
The kids still weren't full, so I gave them an ice cream each. ☊ full ☊
You can't run on a full stomach. ☊ full ☊
The sky was full of brightly coloured fireworks. ☊ full ☊
Life is full of coincidences. ☊ full ☊
Our new brochure is crammed full of inspirational ideas. ☊ full ☊
animals pumped full of antibiotics ☊ full ☊
She was full of admiration for the care she had received. ☊ full ☊
He smiled, his eyes full of laughter. ☊ full ☊
a full bottle of wine ☊ full ☊
She could only nod, because her mouth was full. ☊ full ☊
My suitcase was full of books. ☊ full ☊
There were cardboard boxes stuffed full of clothes. ☊ full ☊
Sorry, the hotel is full up tonight. ☊ full ☊
The address must be printed in full. ☊ in full ☊
We are fully aware of the dangers. ☊ fully ☊
I fully understand your motives. ☊ fully ☊
Sailing is good fun. ☊ fun ☊
I decided to learn Spanish, just for fun. ☊ fun ☊
It's not much fun going to a party on your own. ☊ fun ☊
'What fun!' she said with a laugh. ☊ fun ☊
Walking three miles in the pouring rain is not my idea of fun. ☊ fun ☊
'What do you say to a weekend in New York?' 'Sounds like fun.' ☊ fun ☊
She's very lively and full of fun. ☊ fun ☊
We didn't mean to hurt him. It was just a bit of fun. ☊ fun ☊
She's really fun to be with. ☊ fun ☊
This game looks fun! ☊ fun ☊
There are lots of fun things for young people to do here. ☊ fun ☊
This design aims for harmony of form and function. ☊ function ☊
a disaster relief fund ☊ fund ☊
the company's pension fund ☊ fund ☊
the International Monetary Fund ☊ fund ☊
government funds ☊ fund ☊
The hospital is trying to raise funds for a new kidney machine. ☊ fund ☊
The project has been cancelled because of lack of funds ☊ fund ☊
I'm short of funds at the moment—can I pay you back next week? ☊ fund ☊
a dance festival funded by the Arts Council ☊ fund ☊
A fundamental change in the organization of health services was required. ☊ fundamental ☊
A funny thing happened to me today. ☊ funny ☊
It's funny how things never happen the way you expect them to. ☊ funny ☊
That's funny—he was here a moment ago and now he's gone. ☊ funny ☊
The funny thing is it never happened again after that. ☊ funny ☊
a funny story ☊ funny ☊
I was really embarrassed, but then I saw the funny side of it. ☊ funny ☊
'What's so funny?' she demanded. ☊ funny ☊
fur-lined gloves ☊ fur ☊
Think further back into your childhood. ☊ further ☊
How will the company be doing ten years further on? ☊ further ☊
The police decided to investigate further. ☊ further ☊
Have you any further questions? ☊ further ☊
For further details call this number. ☊ further ☊
We have decided to take no further action. ☊ further ☊
The exchange rate is likely to fall in the near future (= soon). ☊ future ☊
This deal could safeguard the futures of the 2 000 employees. ☊ future ☊
Recent events throw doubt on the president's political future. ☊ future ☊
She has a great future ahead of her. ☊ future ☊
I can't see any future in this relationship. ☊ future ☊
Please be more careful in future. ☊ in future ☊
at a future date ☊ future ☊
future developments in computer software ☊ future ☊
I've gained weight recently. ☊ gain ☊
gain sth: to gain entrance/entry/access to sth ☊ gain ☊
The country gained its independence ten years ago. ☊ gain ☊
gain sth (by/from sth): There is nothing to be gained from delaying the decision. ☊ gain ☊
gain (by/from sth): Who stands to gain from this decision? ☊ gain ☊
These policies have resulted in great gains in public health. ☊ gain ☊
gamble sth (on sth): He's gambling his reputation on this deal. ☊ gamble ☊
She knew she was taking a gamble but decided it was worth it. ☊ gamble ☊
They invested money in the company right at the start and the gamble paid off (= brought them success). ☊ gamble ☊
a game of chance/skill ☊ game ☊
We're going to the ball game (= baseball game). ☊ game ☊
Saturday's League game against Swansea ☊ game ☊
Let's have a game of table tennis. ☊ game ☊
a gap in the conversation ☊ gap ☊
the gap between theory and practice ☊ gap ☊
a bus garage ☊ garage ☊
garden flowers/plants ☊ garden ☊
to fill up the gas tank ☊ gas ☊
I fill up the tank with gasoline about once a week. ☊ gasoline ☊
He pushed open the garden gate. ☊ gate ☊
A crowd gathered at the factory gates. ☊ gate ☊
BA flight 726 to Paris is now boarding at gate 16. ☊ gate ☊
The whole family gathered together at Ray's home. ☊ gather ☊
gather sth together/up: I waited while he gathered up his papers. ☊ gather ☊
Careless use of the clutch may damage the gears. ☊ gear ☊
The car pulled up with a screech of brakes and a grinding of gears. ☊ gear ☊
first/second, etc. gear ☊ gear ☊
bottom/top gear ☊ gear ☊
to change gear ☊ gear ☊
to shift gear ☊ gear ☊
When parking on a hill, leave the car in gear. ☊ gear ☊
He drove wildly, crashing through the gears like a maniac. ☊ gear ☊
We shall at this stage keep the discussion fairly general. ☊ general ☊
I check the bookings to get a general idea of what activities to plan. ☊ general ☊
There is one exception to this general principle. ☊ general ☊
As a general rule (= usually) he did what he could to be helpful. ☊ general ☊
This opinion is common among the general population (= ordinary people). ☊ general ☊
The general opinion is that the conference was a success. ☊ general ☊
In general, Japanese cars are very reliable and breakdowns are rare. ☊ in general ☊
This is a crucial year for your relationships in general and your love life in particular. ☊ in general ☊
It is now generally accepted that... ☊ generally ☊
He was a generally unpopular choice for captain. ☊ generally ☊
I generally get up at six. ☊ generally ☊
Let's talk just about investment generally. ☊ generally ☊
We need someone to generate new ideas. ☊ generate ☊
My family have lived in this house for generations. ☊ generation ☊
stories passed down from generation to generation ☊ generation ☊
a first-/second-generation American (= a person whose family has lived in America for one/two generations) ☊ generation ☊
She has inspired a whole generation of fashion school graduates. ☊ generation ☊
generous (with sth): to be generous with your time ☊ generous ☊
a dress that is generously cut (= uses plenty of material) ☊ generously ☊
a quiet and gentle man ☊ gentle ☊
She was the gentlest of nurses. ☊ gentle ☊
Be gentle with her! ☊ gentle ☊
She agreed to come, after a little gentle persuasion. ☊ gentle ☊
He looks scary but he's really a gentle giant. ☊ gentle ☊
the gentle swell of the sea ☊ gentle ☊
This soap is very gentle on the hands. ☊ gentle ☊
Thank you—you're a real gentleman. ☊ gentleman ☊
He's no gentleman! ☊ gentleman ☊
Ladies and gentlemen! Can I have your attention, please? ☊ gentleman ☊
Gentlemen of the jury! ☊ gentleman ☊
There's a gentleman to see you. ☊ gentleman ☊
leaves moving gently in the breeze ☊ gently ☊
The path ran gently down to the sea. ☊ gently ☊
human/physical/economic/social geography ☊ geography ☊
a geography lesson/department/teacher/textbook ☊ geography ☊
a degree in geography ☊ geography ☊
the geography of New York City ☊ geography ☊
Kim knew the geography of the building and strode along the corridor. ☊ geography ☊
+ adv./prep.: The bridge was destroyed so we couldn't get across the river. ☊ get ☊
She got into bed. ☊ get ☊
Where do we get on the bus? ☊ get ☊
We couldn't get the piano through the door. ☊ get ☊
I usually get the bus to work. ☊ get ☊
You got in very late last night. ☊ get ☊
What time did you get here? ☊ get ☊
I'll never get all this work finished. ☊ get ☊
get sb/sth to do sth: I couldn't get the car to start this morning. ☊ get ☊
It's not hard to get him talking—the problem is stopping him! ☊ get ☊
You'll soon get used to the climate here. ☊ get ☊
She's upstairs getting ready. ☊ get ☊
He got his fingers caught in the door. ☊ get ☊
After a time you get to realize that these things don't matter. ☊ get ☊
You'll like her once you get to know her. ☊ get ☊
She's getting to be an old lady now. ☊ get ☊
She gets (= often suffers from) really bad headaches. ☊ get ☊
get sb/sth: Quick—go and get a cloth! ☊ get ☊
I have to go and get my mother from the airport (= collect her). ☊ get ☊
get sth for sb: Get a drink for John. ☊ get ☊
get sb/yourself sth: Get John a drink. ☊ get ☊
I got a letter from Dave this morning. ☊ get ☊
What (= What presents) did you get for your birthday? ☊ get ☊
He gets (= earns) about $40 000 a year. ☊ get ☊
This room gets very little sunshine. ☊ get ☊
I got a shock when I saw the bill. ☊ get ☊
I get the impression that he is bored with his job. ☊ get ☊
get sth: Where did you get (= buy) that skirt? ☊ get ☊
Did you manage to get tickets for the concert? ☊ get ☊
He has just got a new job. ☊ get ☊
The class got up when the teacher came in. ☊ get up ☊
Thousands of refugees will die if these supplies don't get through to them. ☊ get through (to sb) ☊
We got through a fortune while we were in New York! ☊ get through sth ☊
We promised we'd go—we can't get out of it now. ☊ get out of sth ☊
I can't get out of the habit of waking at six in the morning. ☊ get out of sth ☊
I'm not getting on very fast with this job. ☊ get on with 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 ☊
He's getting on very well at school. ☊ get on ☊
I don't know how he's going to get on in life. ☊ get on ☊
We can get on perfectly well without her. ☊ get on ☊
I just can't get along without a secretary. ☊ get on ☊
I can't get into these shoes—they're too small. ☊ get into sth ☊
I got into conversation with an Italian student. ☊ get into sth ☊
I'm really getting into jazz these days. ☊ get into sth ☊
She's got into Durham to study law. ☊ get in, get into sth ☊
Thieves got away with computer equipment worth $30 000. ☊ get away with sth ☊
He was lucky to get away with only a fine. ☊ get away with sth ☊
We only got back from our trip yesterday. ☊ get back ☊
She's got her old job back. ☊ get sth back ☊
I never lend books—you never get them back. ☊ get sth back ☊
How does she get by on such a small salary? ☊ get by (on/in/with sth) ☊
Three people were rescued from a yacht which got into difficulties. ☊ get into sth, get yourself/sb into sth ☊
She got herself into a real state (= became very anxious) before the interview. ☊ get into sth, get yourself/sb into sth ☊
He was lucky to get off with a small fine. ☊ get off (with sth), get sb off (with sth) ☊
She's never really got on with her sister. ☊ get on with sb, get on (together) ☊
get doing sth: I hope to get around to answering your letter next week. ☊ get round/around to sth ☊
He always gets up early. ☊ get up, get sb up ☊
Could you get me up at 6.30 tomorrow? ☊ get up, get sb up ☊
He's a giant of a man. ☊ giant ☊
The family made a gift of his paintings to the gallery. ☊ gift ☊
gift (for sth): She has a great gift for music. ☊ gift ☊
She can pick up a tune instantly on the piano. It's a gift. ☊ gift ☊
She had given the assignment an A. ☊ give ☊
Give me a call tomorrow. ☊ give ☊
give sth: She gave a shrug of her shoulders (= she shrugged ). ☊ give ☊
He turned to us and gave a big smile (= smiled broadly). ☊ give ☊
He gave a loud cry (= cried out loudly) and fell to the floor. ☊ give ☊
give sb sth: He gave her a kiss (= kissed her). ☊ give ☊
I have to admit that the news gave us a shock (= shocked us). ☊ give ☊
The President will be giving a press conference this afternoon. ☊ give ☊
give sb/sth sth: I gave the matter a lot of thought. ☊ give ☊
give sth to sb/sth: I gave a lot of thought to the matter. ☊ give ☊
give to sth: They both gave regularly to charity. ☊ give ☊
give sth: I'd give anything to see him again. ☊ give ☊
She gave her ticket to the woman at the check-in desk. ☊ give ☊
She was given a huge bunch of flowers. ☊ give ☊
I was hoping you would give me a job. ☊ give ☊
She wants a job that gives her more responsibility. ☊ give ☊
Can I give you a ride to the station? ☊ give ☊
They couldn't give me any more information. ☊ give ☊
give sth to sb: He gives Italian lessons to his colleagues. ☊ give ☊
She didn't give up work when she had the baby. ☊ give sth up ☊
We'd given up hope of ever having children. ☊ give sth up ☊
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 doesn't give up easily. ☊ give up ☊
I'm glad to hear you're feeling better. ☊ glad ☊
glad (that)...: I'm glad (that) you're feeling better. ☊ glad ☊
I've never been so glad to see anyone in my life! ☊ glad ☊
He talked so much that they were really glad to see the back of him (= when he left). ☊ glad ☊
We keep all our glass and china in this cupboard. ☊ glass ☊
She has a fine collection of Bohemian glass. ☊ glass ☊
a sherry glass ☊ glass ☊
a wine glass ☊ glass ☊
a glass of sherry/wine/water, etc. ☊ glass ☊
He drank three whole glasses. ☊ glass ☊
a glass bottle/dish/roof ☊ glass ☊
The commission is calling for a global ban on whaling. ☊ global ☊
the company's domestic and global markets ☊ global ☊
He sticks to her like glue (= never leaves her). ☊ glue ☊
He spends every evening glued to the TV. ☊ be glued to sth ☊
Her eyes were glued to the screen (= she did not stop watching it). ☊ be glued to sth ☊
This clock doesn't go. ☊ go ☊
go to/into sth: She went to sleep. ☊ go ☊
Her hair is going grey. ☊ go ☊
This milk has gone sour. ☊ go ☊
Did everything go smoothly? ☊ go ☊
How's it going (= is your life enjoyable, successful, etc. at the moment)? ☊ go ☊
The way things are going the company will be bankrupt by the end of the year. ☊ go ☊
This dictionary goes on the top shelf. ☊ go ☊
He tried to push his hand through the gap but it wouldn't go. ☊ go ☊
I want a rope that will go from the top window to the ground. ☊ go ☊
Where does this road go? ☊ go ☊
I want this memo to go to all managers. ☊ go ☊
to go for a walk/drive/swim/run ☊ go ☊
Shall we go for a drink (= at a pub or bar) after work? ☊ go ☊
I have to go shopping this afternoon. ☊ go ☊
We're going sailing on Saturday. ☊ go ☊
Do you go to church (= regularly attend church services)? ☊ go ☊
I must be going now. ☊ go ☊
Has she gone yet? ☊ go ☊
to go on a journey/a tour/a trip/a cruise ☊ go ☊
He goes to work by bus. ☊ go ☊
She has gone to China (= is now in China or is on her way there). ☊ go ☊
She has been to China (= she went to China and has now returned). ☊ go ☊
go to do sth: She has gone to see her sister this weekend. ☊ go ☊
Are you going to Dave's party? ☊ go ☊
+ adv./prep.: He's going too fast. ☊ go ☊
She went sobbing up the stairs. ☊ go ☊
She crashed into a waiter and his tray of drinks went flying. ☊ go ☊
Does this jacket go with this skirt? ☊ go with sth ☊
I always start the day by going through my email. ☊ go through sth ☊
She went through the company's accounts, looking for evidence of fraud. ☊ go through sth ☊
Let's go through the arguments again. ☊ go through sth ☊
She's been going through a bad patch recently. ☊ go through sth ☊
She goes out a lot. ☊ go out ☊
She became more and more talkative as the evening went on. ☊ go on ☊
What's going on here? ☊ 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 ☊
Go on—jump! ☊ go on ☊
The car skidded and went into a tree. ☊ go into sth ☊
Can I go back to what you said at the beginning of the meeting? ☊ go back (to sth) ☊
Once you have made this decision, there will be no going back (= you will not be able to change your mind). ☊ go back (to sth) ☊
Their family goes back to the time of the Pilgrim Fathers. ☊ go back (to sth) ☊
Go away and think about it, then let me know. ☊ go away ☊
They've gone away for a few days. ☊ go away ☊
go doing sth: It's unprofessional to go round criticizing your colleagues. ☊ go around/round ☊
The building of the new bridge will go ahead as planned. ☊ go ahead ☊
'May I start now?' 'Yes, go ahead.' ☊ go ahead (with sth) ☊
go doing sth: She's decided to go back to teaching. ☊ go back to 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) ☊
She decided not to go through with (= not to have) the operation. ☊ go through with sth ☊
There wasn't time for breakfast, so I had to go without. ☊ go without (sth) ☊
go doing sth: She went without eating for three days. ☊ go without (sth) ☊
Good luck and God bless you. ☊ god ☊
Greek gods ☊ god ☊
a gold bracelet/ring/watch, etc. ☊ gold ☊
the country's gold reserves ☊ gold ☊
made of solid/pure gold ☊ gold ☊
I love the reds and golds of autumn. ☊ gold ☊
The company name was spelled out in gold letters. ☊ gold ☊
Good, I think we've come to a decision. ☊ good ☊
Now is a good time to buy a house. ☊ good ☊
good for sb: Can we change our meeting? Monday isn't good (= convenient) for me. ☊ good ☊
It's probably good for you to get some criticism now and then. ☊ good ☊
This book is no good to me: I need the new edition. ☊ good ☊
I don't feel too good today. ☊ good ☊
You can stay up late if you're good. ☊ good ☊
Get dressed now, there's a good girl. ☊ good ☊
good (to sb): He was very good to me when I was ill. ☊ good ☊
She was a good Catholic girl. ☊ good ☊
Giving her that money was a good thing to do. ☊ good ☊
He is a very good man. ☊ good ☊
good at doing sth: Nick has always been good at finding cheap flights. ☊ good ☊
She's good with her hands (= able to make things, etc.). ☊ good ☊
He's very good with children. ☊ good ☊
He comes from a good family. ☊ good ☊
Thank you, good question. ☊ good ☊
I have good reason to be suspicious. ☊ good ☊
What a good idea! ☊ good ☊
This is a good example of what I mean. ☊ good ☊
This is very good news. ☊ good ☊
Let's hope we have good weather tomorrow. ☊ good ☊
It's a good thing (= it's lucky) you came early. ☊ good ☊
a good book ☊ good ☊
This is as good a place as any to spend the night. ☊ good ☊
You'll never marry her—she's much too good for you. ☊ good ☊
Cuts have been made for the good of the company. ☊ good ☊
I'm only telling you this for your own good. ☊ good ☊
What good is it redecorating if you're thinking of moving? ☊ good ☊
This gadget isn't much good. ☊ be no good, not be any/much good ☊
It's no good trying to talk me out of leaving. ☊ be no good, not be any/much good ☊
Was his advice ever any good? ☊ be no good, not be any/much good ☊
Do you think these latest changes will do any good? ☊ do good, do sb good ☊
Don't you think talking to her would do some good? ☊ do good, do sb good ☊
I'm sure a few days off would do you a power of good (= improve your health). ☊ do good, do sb good ☊
Goodbye! It was great to meet you. ☊ goodbye ☊
Say goodbye to Mary for me. ☊ goodbye ☊
We waved them goodbye. ☊ goodbye ☊
leather/cotton/paper goods ☊ goods ☊
The country is governed by elected representatives of the people. ☊ govern ☊
the government of the day ☊ government ☊
Foreign governments have been consulted about this decision. ☊ government ☊
Democratic government has now replaced military rule. ☊ government ☊
The Democrats are now in government in the US. ☊ government ☊
I can't decide. I'll have to ask the governor (= the man in charge, who employs sb). ☊ governor ☊
grab (sth): She grabbed the child's hand and ran. ☊ grab ☊
He grabbed hold of me and wouldn't let go. ☊ grab ☊
He grabbed her around the throat and squeezed. ☊ grab ☊
Someone grabbed me from behind. ☊ grab ☊
grab sth from sb/sth: Jim grabbed a cake from the plate. ☊ grab ☊
grab at sth: She grabbed at the branch, missed and fell. ☊ grab ☊
grab for sth: Kate grabbed for the robber's gun. ☊ grab ☊
Let's grab a sandwich before we go. ☊ grab ☊
I'll grab a bite to eat in town. ☊ grab ☊
Grab a cab and get over here. ☊ grab ☊
I managed to grab a couple of hours' sleep on the plane. ☊ grab ☊
Grab a seat, I won't keep you a moment. ☊ grab ☊
By the time we arrived, someone had grabbed all the good seats. ☊ grab ☊
She's always trying to grab the limelight. ☊ grab ☊
She's still only on a secretarial grade. ☊ grade ☊
She got good grades on her exams. ☊ grade ☊
grade sb/sth: I spent all weekend grading papers. ☊ grade ☊
a gradual change in the climate ☊ gradual ☊
Recovery from the disease is very gradual. ☊ gradual ☊
Women have gradually become more involved in the decision-making process. ☊ gradually ☊
America's grain exports ☊ grain ☊
the basic rules of grammar ☊ grammar ☊
New Yorkers built their city on a grand scale. ☊ grand ☊
grant sth: My request was granted. ☊ grant ☊
She was granted a divorce. ☊ grant ☊
The bank finally granted me a £500 loan. ☊ grant ☊
grant sth to sb/sth: The bank finally granted a £500 loan to me. ☊ grant ☊
These lands had been granted to the family in perpetuity. ☊ grant ☊
I just took it for granted that he'd always be around. ☊ take it for granted (that...) ☊
She seemed to take it for granted that I would go with her to New York. ☊ take it for granted (that...) ☊
Her husband was always there and she just took him for granted. ☊ take sb/sth for granted ☊
The dry grass caught fire. ☊ grass ☊
grateful (to sb) (for sth): I am extremely grateful to all the teachers for their help. ☊ grateful ☊
We would be grateful for any information you can give us. ☊ grateful ☊
grateful (to do sth): She seems to think I should be grateful to have a job at all. ☊ grateful ☊
grateful (that...): He was grateful that she didn't tell his parents about the incident. ☊ grateful ☊
Grateful thanks are due to the following people for their help... ☊ grateful ☊
I would be most grateful if you would keep this matter confidential. ☊ grateful ☊
The police have expressed grave concern about the missing child's safety. ☊ grave ☊
We were in grave danger. ☊ grave ☊
She is gravely ill. ☊ gravely ☊
She seemed in great spirits (= very cheerful). ☊ great ☊
I feel great today. ☊ great ☊
I don't feel too great. ☊ great ☊
Everyone's in great form. ☊ great ☊
We can make this country great again. ☊ great ☊
The wedding was a great occasion. ☊ great ☊
As the great day approached, she grew more and more nervous. ☊ great ☊
The great thing is to get it done quickly. ☊ great ☊
One great advantage of this metal is that it doesn't rust. ☊ great ☊
He's a great bloke. ☊ great ☊
It's great to see you again. ☊ great ☊
What a great goal! ☊ great ☊
We had a great time in Madrid. ☊ great ☊
'I'll pick you up at seven.' 'That'll be great, thanks.' ☊ great ☊
Oh great, they left without us. ☊ great ☊
You've been a great help, I must say (= no help at all). ☊ great ☊
Sherlock Holmes, the great detective ☊ great ☊
Great art has the power to change lives. ☊ great ☊
This represents a great achievement. ☊ great ☊
The great majority of (= most) people seem to agree with this view. ☊ great ☊
He must have fallen from a great height. ☊ great ☊
She lived to a great age. ☊ great ☊
He cut himself a great thick slice of cake. ☊ great ☊
It gives me great pleasure to welcome you here today. ☊ great ☊
You've been a great help. ☊ great ☊
People's reaction to the film has varied greatly. ☊ greatly ☊
a greatly increased risk ☊ greatly ☊
Try to adopt a greener lifestyle. ☊ green ☊
After the rains, the land was green with new growth. ☊ green ☊
The room was decorated in a combination of greens and blues. ☊ green ☊
She was dressed all in green. ☊ green ☊
He's gone very grey. ☊ grey ☊
I hate these grey days. ☊ grey ☊
What were his grounds for wanting a divorce? ☊ ground ☊
The case was dismissed on the grounds that there was not enough evidence. ☊ ground ☊
He retired from the job on health grounds. ☊ ground ☊
He managed to cover a lot of ground in a short talk. ☊ ground ☊
We had to go over the same ground (= talk about the same things again) in class the next day. ☊ 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 ☊
I thought I was on safe ground (= talking about a suitable subject) discussing music with her. ☊ ground ☊
fertile ground for planting crops ☊ ground ☊
I found her lying on the ground. ☊ ground ☊
Most of the monkeys' food is found at ground level. ☊ ground ☊
Houses and a luxury tourist hotel were burned to the ground (= completely destroyed, so that there is nothing left). ☊ ground ☊
a group of girls/trees/houses ☊ group ☊
A group of us is/are going to the theatre this evening. ☊ group ☊
The proportion of single parent families varies between different income groups. ☊ group ☊
She asked her students to get into groups of four. ☊ group ☊
I've decided to let my hair grow. ☊ grow ☊
grow sth: I've decided to grow my hair. ☊ grow ☊
I didn't recognize him—he's grown a beard. ☊ grow ☊
The region is too dry for plants to grow. ☊ grow ☊
These roses grow to a height of 6 feet. ☊ grow ☊
I grew all these flowers from one packet of seeds. ☊ grow ☊
You've grown since the last time I saw you! ☊ grow ☊
The company profits grew by 5% last year. ☊ grow ☊
Fears are growing for the safety of a teenager who disappeared a week ago. ☊ grow ☊
There is growing opposition to the latest proposals. ☊ grow ☊
Shortage of water is a growing problem. ☊ grow ☊
grow in sth: The family has grown in size recently. ☊ grow ☊
Lack of water will stunt the plant's growth. ☊ growth ☊
Remove dead leaves to encourage new growth. ☊ growth ☊
a disappointing year of little growth in Britain and America ☊ growth ☊
policies aimed at sustaining economic growth ☊ growth ☊
He gave me a guarantee that it would never happen again. ☊ guarantee ☊
They are demanding certain guarantees before they sign the treaty. ☊ guarantee ☊
guarantee (that...): There's no guarantee that she'll come (= she may not come). ☊ guarantee ☊
guarantee sth: Basic human rights, including freedom of speech, are now guaranteed. ☊ guarantee ☊
guarantee (that)...: We cannot guarantee (that) our flights will never be delayed. ☊ guarantee ☊
This iron is guaranteed for a year against faulty workmanship. ☊ guarantee ☊
guarantee sth: Tonight's victory guarantees the team's place in the final. ☊ guarantee ☊
guarantee sb sth: These days getting a degree doesn't guarantee you a job. ☊ guarantee ☊
The dog was guarding its owner's luggage. ☊ guard ☊
guess at sth: We can only guess at her reasons for leaving. ☊ guess ☊
guess (that)...: I'd guess that she's about 30. ☊ guess ☊
guess sth: She guessed the answer straight away. ☊ guess ☊
guess what, where, etc...: You'll never guess what she told me. ☊ guess ☊
guess (that)...: You would never guess (that) she had problems. She's always so cheerful. ☊ guess ☊
I guess (that) you'll be looking for a new job now. ☊ guess ☊
I guess I'm just lucky. ☊ guess ☊
'He didn't see me, I guess.' ☊ guess ☊
'They aren't coming, then?' 'I guess not.' ☊ guess ☊
guess who, where, etc...: Guess who I've just seen! ☊ guess ☊
What will happen next is anybody's guess. ☊ anybody's/anyone's guess ☊
We have guests staying this weekend. ☊ guest ☊
Let's have a look at the TV guide and see what's on. ☊ guide ☊
a guide to Italy ☊ guide ☊
She took her arm and guided her across the busy road. ☊ guide ☊
He guided her hand to his face. ☊ guide ☊
The health and safety officer will guide you through the safety procedures. ☊ guide ☊
I felt guilty about not visiting my parents more often. ☊ guilty ☊
The jury found the defendant not guilty of the offence. ☊ guilty ☊
the guilty party (= the person responsible for sth bad happening) ☊ guilty ☊
We've all been guilty of selfishness at some time in our lives. ☊ guilty ☊
She pulled a gun on me (= took out a gun and aimed it at me). ☊ gun ☊
You need to change your eating habits. ☊ habit ☊
It's all right to borrow money occasionally, but don't let it become a habit. ☊ habit ☊
I've got into the habit of turning on the TV as soon as I get home. ☊ habit ☊
I'm trying to break the habit of staying up too late. ☊ habit ☊
These things have a habit of coming back to haunt you. ☊ habit ☊
I'm a creature of habit (= I have a fixed and regular way of doing things). ☊ habit ☊
She often wears her hair loose. ☊ hair ☊
I'm having my hair cut this afternoon. ☊ hair ☊
He has a half share in the company. ☊ half ☊
The glass was half full. ☊ half ☊
I'm half inclined to agree. ☊ half ☊
She ran into the hall and up the stairs. ☊ hall ☊
A jumble sale will be held in the village hall on Saturday. ☊ hall ☊
Let me give you a hand with those bags (= help you to carry them). ☊ hand ☊
Do you need a hand with those invoices? ☊ hand ☊
The neighbours are always willing to lend a hand. ☊ hand ☊
Ian placed a hand on her shoulder. ☊ hand ☊
Put your hand up if you know the answer. ☊ hand ☊
Keep both hands on the steering wheel at all times. ☊ hand ☊
She was on (her) hands and knees (= crawling on the floor) looking for an earring. ☊ hand ☊
Couples strolled past holding hands. ☊ hand ☊
Give me your hand (= hold my hand) while we cross the road. ☊ hand ☊
The crowd threw up their hands (= lifted them into the air) in dismay. ☊ hand ☊
He killed the snake with his bare hands (= using only his hands). ☊ hand ☊
a hand towel (= a small towel for drying your hands on) ☊ hand ☊
a hand drill (= one that is used by turning a handle rather than powered by electricity) ☊ hand ☊
The fabric was painted by hand. ☊ by hand ☊
The matter is now in the hands of my lawyer. ☊ in the hands of sb, in sb's hands ☊
At that time, the castle was in enemy hands. ☊ in the hands of sb, in sb's hands ☊
Could you hand these books out, please? ☊ hand sth out (to sb) ☊
She handed out medals and certificates to the winners. ☊ hand sth out (to sb) ☊
He's always handing out advice to people. ☊ hand sth out (to sb) ☊
These skills used to be handed down from father to son. ☊ hand sth down (to sb) ☊
The judge has handed down his verdict. ☊ hand sth down (to sb) ☊
She picked up the wallet and handed it back to him. ☊ hand sth back (to sb) ☊
to hand in your notice/resignation (= formally tell your employer that you want to stop working for them) ☊ hand sth in (to sb) ☊
He finally handed over his responsibility for the company last year. ☊ hand over (to sb), hand sth over (to sb) ☊
You've got to hand it to her—she's a great cook. ☊ have (got) to hand it to sb ☊
I wasn't sure if I could handle such a powerful car. ☊ handle ☊
She's a difficult horse to handle. ☊ handle ☊
Our cat hates being handled. ☊ handle ☊
The label on the box said: 'Fragile. Handle with care.' ☊ handle ☊
handle sth/sb: A new man was appointed to handle the crisis. ☊ handle ☊
She's very good at handling her patients. ☊ handle ☊
The sale was handled by Adams Commercial. ☊ handle ☊
We can handle up to 500 calls an hour at our new offices. ☊ handle ☊
We all have to learn to handle stress. ☊ handle ☊
This matter has been handled very badly. ☊ handle ☊
'Any problems?' 'Nothing I can't handle.' ☊ handle ☊
I've got to go. I can't handle it any more (= deal with a difficult situation). ☊ handle ☊
handle yourself: You have to know how to handle yourself in this business (= know the right way to behave). ☊ handle ☊
the handle of a knife ☊ handle ☊
a broom handle ☊ handle ☊
The handle's broken off this jug. ☊ handle ☊
She turned the handle and opened the door. ☊ handle ☊
We hung her portrait above the fireplace. ☊ hang ☊
Several of his paintings hang in the Tate Gallery. ☊ hang ☊
He was the last man to be hanged for murder in this country. ☊ hang ☊
hang sth: She hung her head in shame. ☊ hang ☊
He had lost weight and the suit hung loosely on him. ☊ hang ☊
Hang on to that rope and don't let go. ☊ hang on to sth ☊
Hang on tight—we're off! ☊ hang on ☊
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 (...) ☊
You'll never guess what's happened! ☊ happen ☊
Accidents like this happen all the time. ☊ happen ☊
Let's see what happens next week. ☊ happen ☊
I'll be there whatever happens. ☊ happen ☊
Is this really happening or is it a dream? ☊ happen ☊
I don't know how this happened. ☊ happen ☊
She pressed the button but nothing happened. ☊ happen ☊
What happens if nobody comes to the party? ☊ happen ☊
Just plug it in and see what happens. ☊ happen ☊
I hope nothing (= nothing unpleasant) has happened to them. ☊ happen to sb/sth ☊
It's the best thing that has ever happened to me. ☊ happen to sb/sth ☊
What's happened to your car? ☊ happen to sb/sth ☊
Do you know what happened to Gill Lovecy (= have you any news about her)? ☊ happen to sb/sth ☊
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 ☊
I'm happy to leave it till tomorrow. ☊ happy ☊
He will be more than happy to come with us. ☊ happy ☊
happy (with sb/sth): Are you happy with that arrangement? ☊ happy ☊
I'm not happy with his work this term. ☊ happy ☊
happy (about sb/sth): If there's anything you're not happy about, come and ask. ☊ happy ☊
I'm not too happy about her living alone. ☊ happy ☊
I said I'd go just to keep him happy. ☊ happy ☊
You don't look very happy today. ☊ happy ☊
The story has a happy ending. ☊ happy ☊
Those were the happiest days of my life. ☊ happy ☊
She gave me a hard stare. ☊ hard ☊
His voice was hard. ☊ hard ☊
He said some very hard things to me. ☊ hard ☊
It's hard work shovelling snow. ☊ hard ☊
I've had a long hard day. ☊ hard ☊
This season has been a hard slog. ☊ hard ☊
She's a very hard worker. ☊ hard ☊
He's hard at work on a new novel. ☊ hard ☊
He gave the door a good hard kick. ☊ hard ☊
hard to do sth: It is hard to believe that she's only nine. ☊ hard ☊
I find his attitude very hard to take (= difficult to accept). ☊ hard ☊
We're finding reliable staff hard to come by (= difficult to get). ☊ hard ☊
hard for sb (to do sth): It's hard for old people to change their ways. ☊ hard ☊
She's had a hard life. ☊ hard ☊
Don't be too hard on him—he's very young. ☊ be hard on sb/sth ☊
to think hard ☊ hard ☊
We thought long and hard before deciding to move house. ☊ hard ☊
She tried her hardest not to show how disappointed she was. ☊ hard ☊
He was still breathing hard after his run. ☊ hard ☊
Hardly a day goes by without my thinking of her (= I think of her almost every day). ☊ hardly ☊
There was hardly a cloud in the sky. ☊ hardly ☊
We can't stop for coffee now, we've hardly started. ☊ hardly ☊
Hardly had she spoken than she regretted it bitterly. ☊ hardly ☊
It's hardly surprising she was fired; she never did any work. ☊ hardly ☊
It's hardly the time to discuss it now. ☊ hardly ☊
You can hardly expect her to do it for free. ☊ hardly ☊
'Couldn't you have just said no?' 'Well, hardly (= of course not), she's my wife's sister.' ☊ hardly ☊
He's 24—hardly a baby. ☊ hardly ☊
She put the knife in a drawer, out of harm's way. ☊ out of harm's way ☊
I prefer the children to play in the garden where they're out of harm's way. ☊ out of harm's way ☊
He may say no, but there's no harm in asking. ☊ there is no harm in (sb's) doing sth, it does no harm (for sb) to do sth ☊
It does no harm to ask. ☊ there is no harm in (sb's) doing sth, it does no harm (for sb) to do sth ☊
Pollution can harm marine life. ☊ harm ☊
These revelations will harm her chances of winning the election. ☊ harm ☊
Many household products are potentially harmful. ☊ harmful ☊
harmful to sb/sth: Fruit juices can be harmful to children's teeth. ☊ harmful ☊
The bacteria is harmless to humans. ☊ harmless ☊
to put on/take off a hat ☊ hat ☊
She's a person who hates to make mistakes. ☊ hate ☊
I hate to think what would have happened if you hadn't been there. ☊ hate ☊
hate sb/sth to do sth: She would have hated him to see how her hands shook. ☊ hate ☊
I'd hate anything to happen to him. ☊ hate ☊
hate sb/yourself for sth/for doing sth: I hated myself for feeling jealous. ☊ hate ☊
a hate campaign (= cruel comments made about sb over a period of time in order to damage their reputation) ☊ hate ☊
a strange relationship built on love and hate ☊ hate ☊
hatred (for/of sb/sth): She felt nothing but hatred for her attacker. ☊ hatred ☊
hatred (towards sb): feelings of hatred towards the bombers ☊ hatred ☊
She had some friends with her. ☊ have ☊
We're having the kids for the weekend. ☊ have ☊
have sb/sth doing sth: He had his audience listening attentively. ☊ have ☊
She had her bag stolen. ☊ have ☊
I had a letter from my brother this morning. ☊ have ☊
How many driving lessons have you had so far? ☊ have ☊
The colour green has a restful effect. ☊ have ☊
She'll have an accident one day. ☊ have ☊
We've got a few ideas for the title. ☊ have ☊
Mary had her back to me. ☊ have ☊
She'd got him by the collar. ☊ have ☊
He had his head in his hands. ☊ have ☊
have sth: I've got a lot of homework tonight. ☊ have ☊
have sth to do: I must go—I have a bus to catch. ☊ have ☊
We have no choice in the matter. ☊ have ☊
Surely she didn't have the nerve to say that to him? ☊ have ☊
He had a new car and a boat. ☊ have ☊
She's got a BA in English. ☊ have ☊
She had a red jacket on. ☊ have (got) sth on ☊
He had nothing (= no clothes) on. ☊ have (got) sth on ☊
I can't see you this week—I've got a lot on. ☊ have (got) sth on ☊
He's gone home, hasn't he? ☊ have ☊
'Have you seen it? ' 'Yes, I have/No, I haven't.' ☊ have ☊
She'll have had the results by now. ☊ have ☊
If I hadn't seen it with my own eyes I wouldn't have believed it. ☊ have ☊
Did she have to pay a fine? ☊ have to ☊
I haven't got to leave till seven. ☊ have to ☊
First, you have to think logically about your fears. ☊ have to ☊
I have to admit, the idea of marriage scares me. ☊ have to ☊
You've got to try this recipe—it's delicious. ☊ have to ☊
There has to be a reason for his strange behaviour. ☊ have to ☊
This war has got to end soon. ☊ have to ☊
Everyone liked my father—he was the perfect gentleman. ☊ he ☊
I sometimes wonder what goes on in that head of yours. ☊ head ☊
I wish you'd use your head (= think carefully before doing or saying sth). ☊ head ☊
The thought never entered my head. ☊ head ☊
I can't work it out in my head—I need a calculator. ☊ head ☊
For some reason, she's got it into her head (= believes) that the others don't like her. ☊ head ☊
Who's been putting such weird ideas into your head (= making you believe that)? ☊ head ☊
Try to put the exams out of your head (= stop thinking about them) for tonight. ☊ head ☊
She nodded her head in agreement. ☊ head ☊
He still has a good head of hair (= a lot of hair). ☊ head ☊
Let's head back home. ☊ head ☊
The boat was heading out to sea. ☊ head ☊
heal sth: This will help to heal your cuts and scratches. ☊ heal ☊
Smoking can seriously damage your health. ☊ health ☊
She was glowing with health and clearly enjoying life. ☊ health ☊
the Health Minister ☊ health ☊
the Department of Health ☊ health ☊
health insurance ☊ health ☊
health and safety regulations (= laws that protect the health of people at work) ☊ health ☊
a healthy child/animal/tree ☊ healthy ☊
hear sth/sb: She heard footsteps behind her. ☊ hear ☊
I couldn't hear anything. ☊ hear ☊
sb/sth is heard to do sth: She has been heard to make threats to her former lover. ☊ hear ☊
hear sth: Did you hear that play on the radio last night? ☊ hear ☊
a chance to hear the first movement again ☊ hear ☊
hear sb/sth/yourself do sth: Be quiet—I can't hear myself think! (= it is so noisy that I can't think clearly) ☊ hear ☊
Have you ever heard him lecture? ☊ hear ☊
I hear what you're saying (= I have listened to your opinion), but you're wrong. ☊ hear ☊
Haven't you heard? She resigned. ☊ hear ☊
'I'm getting married.' 'So I've heard.' ☊ hear ☊
Things are going well from what I hear. ☊ hear ☊
Wait till he hears about this. ☊ hear ☊
I hear you've been away this weekend. ☊ hear ☊
hear it said (that)...: I've heard it said (that) they met in Italy. ☊ hear ☊
hear what, how, etc...: Did you hear what happened? ☊ hear ☊
I haven't heard anything from her for months. ☊ hear from sb, hear sth from sb ☊
It was good to hear from him again. ☊ hear from sb, hear sth from sb ☊
I've never heard of the place. ☊ hear of sb/sth, hear sth of sb/sth ☊
I was so sorry to hear of your father's death. ☊ hear of sb/sth, hear sth of sb/sth ☊
She disappeared and was never heard of again. ☊ hear of sb/sth, hear sth of sb/sth ☊
The last I heard of him he was living in Glasgow. ☊ hear of sb/sth, hear sth of sb/sth ☊
This is the first I've heard of it! ☊ hear of sb/sth, hear sth of sb/sth ☊
Her hearing is poor. ☊ hearing ☊
The words 'I love you' were written inside a big red heart. ☊ heart ☊
I ♥New York. ☊ heart ☊
She has a kind heart. ☊ heart ☊
Her novels tend to deal with affairs of the heart. ☊ heart ☊
The story captured the hearts and minds of a generation. ☊ heart ☊
The patient's heart stopped beating for a few seconds. ☊ heart ☊
to have a weak heart ☊ heart ☊
I could feel my heart pounding in my chest (= because of excitement, etc.). ☊ heart ☊
She's learnt the whole speech off by heart. ☊ by heart ☊
Return the pan to the heat and stir. ☊ heat ☊
Simmer the soup for 10 minutes then remove from the heat. ☊ heat ☊
You should not go out in the heat of the day (= at the hottest time). ☊ heat ☊
The heat in the factory was unbearable. ☊ heat ☊
I feel like I've died and gone to heaven. ☊ heaven ☊
This isn't exactly my idea of heaven! ☊ heaven ☊
to be bleeding heavily ☊ heavily ☊
heavy breathing/snoring ☊ heavy ☊
She'd had a heavy day. ☊ heavy ☊
big, dark rooms full of heavy furniture ☊ heavy ☊
heavy frost/rain/snow ☊ heavy ☊
He tried to push the heavy door open. ☊ heavy ☊
Many young people today are too heavy (= fat). ☊ heavy ☊
shoes with a low/high heel ☊ heel ☊
She is still at the height of her powers. ☊ height ☊
The crisis was at its height in May. ☊ height ☊
Brooklyn Heights ☊ height ☊
The pattern of the ancient fields is clearly visible from a height. ☊ height ☊
The plane flew at a height of 3 000 metres. ☊ height ☊
The stone was dropped from a great height. ☊ height ☊
The aircraft was gaining height. ☊ height ☊
She worries about her height (= that she is too tall). ☊ height ☊
She is the same height as her sister. ☊ height ☊
Her parents made her life hell. ☊ hell ☊
Being totally alone is my idea of hell on earth. ☊ hell ☊
He's as guilty as hell. ☊ hell ☊
She helped him to his feet. ☊ 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 ☊
Come and help me lift this box. ☊ help ☊
The money raised will help towards (= partly provide) the cost of organizing the championships. ☊ help ☊
help (to) do sth: This should help (to) reduce the pain. ☊ help ☊
When I bought the house, my sister helped me out with a loan. ☊ help out, help sb out ☊
I can't help thinking he knows more than he has told us. ☊ sb can (not) help (doing) sth, sb can not help but do sth ☊
He never does more work than he can help (= he does as little as possible). ☊ sb can (not) help (doing) sth, sb can not help but do sth ☊
I always end up having an argument with her, I don't know why, I just can't help it. ☊ sb can (not) help (doing) sth, sb can not help but do sth ☊
I couldn't help it if the bus was late (= it wasn't my fault). ☊ sb can (not) help (doing) sth, sb can not help but do sth ☊
She burst out laughing—she couldn't help herself (= couldn't stop herself). ☊ sb can (not) help (doing) sth, sb can not help but do sth ☊
She won't be invited again, not if I can help it (= if I can do anything to prevent it). ☊ sb can (not) help (doing) sth, sb can not help but do sth ☊
She screamed for help. ☊ help ☊
With the help of a ladder, neighbours were able to rescue the children from the blaze. ☊ help ☊
to seek financial/legal/medical, etc. help ☊ help ☊
help in doing sth: The organization offers practical help in dealing with paperwork. ☊ help ☊
help with sth: You should qualify for help with the costs of running a car. ☊ help ☊
a help key/screen (= a function on a computer that provides information on how to use the computer) ☊ help ☊
help (with sth): Do you need any help with that? ☊ help ☊
None of this would have been possible without their help. ☊ help ☊
She stopped smoking with the help of her family and friends. ☊ help ☊
They have at last decided to enlist the help of experts. ☊ help ☊
helpful advice/information/suggestions ☊ helpful ☊
You may find it helpful to read this before making any decisions. ☊ helpful ☊
helpful in doing sth: Role-play is helpful in developing communication skills. ☊ helpful ☊
helpful to sb: The booklet should be very helpful to parents of disabled children. ☊ helpful ☊
She's one of the most helpful people I know. ☊ helpful ☊
We're going to call her Sophie. ☊ her ☊
Please give her my regards. ☊ her ☊
The manager will be free soon—you can wait for her here. ☊ her ☊
That must be her now. ☊ her ☊
Meg loves her job. ☊ her ☊
She broke her leg skiing. ☊ her ☊
I live here. ☊ here ☊
Put the box here. ☊ here ☊
Let's get out of here. ☊ here ☊
Come over here. ☊ here ☊
The countdown to Christmas starts here. ☊ here ☊
Here the speaker paused to have a drink. ☊ here ☊
Here's the money I promised you. ☊ here ☊
Here's a dish that is simple and quick to make. ☊ here ☊
Here is your opportunity. ☊ here ☊
Here comes the bus. ☊ here ☊
I can't find my keys. Oh, here they are. ☊ here ☊
Here we are (= we've arrived). ☊ here ☊
I'm here to help you. ☊ here ☊
Papers were scattered here and there on the floor. ☊ here and there ☊
Here you are. This is what you were asking for. ☊ here you are ☊
The Olympic team were given a hero's welcome on their return home. ☊ hero ☊
The hero of the novel is a ten-year old boy. ☊ hero ☊
a friend of hers ☊ hers ☊
She hurt herself. ☊ herself ☊
She must be very proud of herself. ☊ herself ☊
She told me the news herself. ☊ herself ☊
He seemed to hesitate a second. ☊ hesitate ☊
She stood there, hesitating over whether or not to tell him the truth. ☊ hesitate ☊
Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any queries. ☊ hesitate ☊
Hi, there! How're you doing? ☊ hi ☊
I keep my private papers hidden. ☊ hide ☊
He hid behind a false identity. ☊ hide ☊
hide yourself (+ adv.prep.): She hides herself away in her office all day. ☊ hide ☊
hide sth + adv./prep.: He hid his face in his hands. ☊ hide ☊
hide sth: The house was hidden by trees. ☊ hide ☊
Hidden dangers lurk in the ocean depths. ☊ hide ☊
They claim that they have nothing to hide (= there was nothing wrong or illegal about what they did). ☊ hide ☊
She felt sure the letter had some hidden meaning. ☊ hide ☊
His brusque manner hides a shy and sensitive nature. ☊ hide ☊
a high rate of inflation ☊ high ☊
Demand is high at this time of year. ☊ high ☊
a high standard of craftsmanship ☊ high ☊
a high risk of injury ☊ high ☊
The tree blew over in the high winds. ☊ high ☊
We had high hopes for the business (= we believed it would be successful). ☊ high ☊
A high proportion of our staff are female. ☊ high ☊
streaks of high cloud ☊ high ☊
They were flying at high altitude. ☊ high ☊
the grasslands of the high prairies ☊ high ☊
What's the highest mountain in the US? ☊ high ☊
shoes with high heels ☊ high ☊
Prices are expected to rise even higher this year. ☊ high ☊
I can't jump any higher. ☊ high ☊
She never got very high in the company. ☊ high ☊
His desk was piled high with papers. ☊ high ☊
She's aiming high (= hoping to be very successful) in her exams. ☊ high ☊
The report highlights the major problems facing society today. ☊ highlight ☊
One of the highlights of the trip was seeing the Taj Mahal. ☊ highlight ☊
The highlights of the match will be shown later this evening. ☊ highlight ☊
My dance class is the highlight of my week. ☊ highlight ☊
highly successful/skilled/intelligent ☊ highly ☊
highly competitive/critical/sensitive ☊ highly ☊
It is highly unlikely that she'll be late. ☊ highly ☊
His teachers think very highly of him (= have a very good opinion of him). ☊ highly ☊
Her novels are very highly regarded. ☊ highly ☊
The house is built on the side of a hill overlooking the river. ☊ hill ☊
He took the children with him. ☊ him ☊
The doctor said so himself. ☊ himself ☊
Did you see the manager himself? ☊ himself ☊
She stood with her hands on her hips. ☊ hip ☊
a hip replacement operation ☊ hip ☊
He does the hiring and firing in our company. ☊ hire ☊
We're not hiring right now. ☊ hire ☊
They hired a firm of consultants to design the new system. ☊ hire ☊
a car hire firm ☊ hire ☊
He broke his leg skiing. ☊ his ☊
He took my hand in his. ☊ his ☊
a friend of his ☊ his ☊
You must place these events in their historical context. ☊ historical ☊
an essay on the historical development of the novel ☊ historical ☊
Women are not allowed to enter the monastery for historical reasons. ☊ historical ☊
a historical novel ☊ historical ☊
one of the worst disasters in recent history ☊ history ☊
The area was inhabited long before the dawn of recorded history (= before people wrote about events). ☊ history ☊
These events changed the course of history. ☊ history ☊
She's studying art history. ☊ history ☊
She's writing a new history of Europe. ☊ history ☊
a patient's medical history ☊ history ☊
His death didn't really hit me at first. ☊ hit ☊
Spain was one of the hardest hit countries. ☊ hit ☊
A tornado hit on Tuesday night. ☊ hit ☊
The bus hit the bridge. ☊ hit ☊
He was hit by a sniper. ☊ 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 aircraft suffered seven hits in the raid. ☊ hit ☊
We finished the first round with a score of two hits and six misses. ☊ hit ☊
It's impossible to hold a conversation with all this noise. ☊ hold ☊
Who holds the world record for the long jump? ☊ hold ☊
Mrs Thatcher held the post of Prime Minister longer than anyone else last century. ☊ hold ☊
There wasn't much in the museum to hold my attention. ☊ hold ☊
records held on computer ☊ hold ☊
Our solicitor holds our wills. ☊ hold ☊
We can hold your reservation for three days. ☊ hold ☊
This barrel holds 25 litres. ☊ hold ☊
The plane holds about 300 passengers. ☊ hold ☊
Hold this position for a count of 10. ☊ hold ☊
The girl held her father's hand tightly. ☊ hold ☊
He was holding the baby in his arms. ☊ hold ☊
The winning captain held the trophy in the air. ☊ hold ☊
We were holding hands (= holding each other's hands). ☊ hold ☊
The lovers held each other close. ☊ hold ☊
Hold on! This isn't the right road. ☊ hold on ☊
They managed to hold on until help arrived. ☊ hold on ☊
Can you hold on? I'll see if he's here. ☊ hold on ☊
I think he's holding something back. I'm sure he knows more than he admits. ☊ hold sth back ☊
He bravely held back his tears. ☊ hold sth back ☊
Hold on and don't let go until I say so. ☊ hold on (to sth/sb), hold on to sth/sb ☊
It's very windy—you'd better hold on to your hat. ☊ hold on (to sth/sb), hold on to sth/sb ☊
I held out my hand to steady her. ☊ hold sth out ☊
He held out the keys and I took them. ☊ hold sth out ☊
His hold on her arm tightened. ☊ hold ☊
She tried to keep hold of the child's hand. ☊ hold ☊
Make sure you've got a steady hold on the camera. ☊ hold ☊
the school/summer/Christmas, etc. holidays ☊ holiday ☊
I'm afraid Mr Walsh is away on holiday this week. ☊ holiday ☊
The package includes 20 days' paid holiday a year. ☊ holiday ☊
a holiday job (= done by students during the school holidays) ☊ holiday ☊
a camping/skiing/walking, etc. holiday ☊ holiday ☊
an adventure holiday ☊ holiday ☊
a family holiday ☊ holiday ☊
a foreign holiday ☊ holiday ☊
the holiday industry ☊ holiday ☊
a holiday romance ☊ holiday ☊
Where are you going for your holidays this year? ☊ holiday ☊
a two-week holiday in the sun ☊ holiday ☊
They met while on holiday in Greece. ☊ holiday ☊
I haven't had a decent holiday for years. ☊ holiday ☊
a national holiday ☊ holiday ☊
Today is a holiday in Wales. ☊ holiday ☊
Happy Holidays! ☊ holiday ☊
The tree trunk was hollow inside. ☊ hollow ☊
Her stomach felt hollow with fear. ☊ hollow ☊
She came from a violent home. ☊ home ☊
They wanted to give the boy a secure and loving home. ☊ home ☊
He had always wanted a real home with a wife and children. ☊ home ☊
Jane left England and made Greece her home. ☊ home ☊
We are not far from my home now. ☊ home ☊
She leaves home at 7 every day. ☊ home ☊
Nowadays a lot of people work from home. ☊ home ☊
A lot of new homes are being built on the edge of town. ☊ home ☊
They applied for a home improvement loan. ☊ home ☊
Simon feels very at home on a horse. ☊ at home ☊
The trip has been exhausting and I'll be glad to be home. ☊ home ☊
After a month, they went back home to America. ☊ home ☊
It was a lovely day so I walked home. ☊ home ☊
Hopefully the doctors will allow her home tomorrow. ☊ home ☊
I still haven't done my geography homework. ☊ homework ☊
Give me your honest opinion. ☊ honest ☊
Let's be honest, she's only interested in Mike because of his money. ☊ honest ☊
She's got an honest face. ☊ honest ☊
the New Year's Honours list (= in Britain, a list of awards and titles given on January 1 each year) ☊ honour ☊
It was a great honour to be invited here today. ☊ honour ☊
She was hoping against hope that there'd been some mistake. ☊ hope against hope (that...) ☊
I'm just going to answer all the questions I can and hope for the best. ☊ hope for the best ☊
'Nobody blames you.' 'I should hope not!' ☊ I should hope so/not, so I should hope ☊
hope (of sth): There is now hope of a cure. ☊ hope ☊
hope (for sb/sth): Hopes for the missing men are fading. ☊ hope ☊
hope (that...): There is little hope that they will be found alive. ☊ hope ☊
hope (of doing sth): They have given up hope of finding any more survivors. ☊ hope ☊
She has high hopes of winning (= is very confident about it). ☊ hope ☊
The future is not without hope. ☊ hope ☊
Don't raise your hopes too high, or you may be disappointed. ☊ hope ☊
I'll do what I can, but don't get your hopes up. ☊ hope ☊
The situation is not good but we live in hope that it will improve. ☊ hope ☊
She told me all her hopes, dreams and fears. ☊ hope ☊
He shifted his position from the horizontal. ☊ horizontal ☊
People watched in horror as the plane crashed to the ground. ☊ horror ☊
The thought of being left alone filled her with horror. ☊ horror ☊
She recoiled in horror at the sight of an enormous spider. ☊ horror ☊
To his horror, he could feel himself starting to cry (= it upset him very much). ☊ horror ☊
Her eyes were wide with horror. ☊ horror ☊
In this section you'll find horror and science fiction. ☊ horror ☊
hospital doctors/nurses/staff ☊ hospital ☊
The college is playing host to a group of visiting Russian scientists. ☊ host ☊
a TV game show host ☊ 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 ☊
It's hot today, isn't it? ☊ hot ☊
It was the hottest July on record. ☊ hot ☊
Be careful—the plates are hot. ☊ hot ☊
I touched his forehead. He felt hot and feverish. ☊ hot ☊
I feel hot. ☊ hot ☊
It was a three-hour exam. ☊ hour ☊
York was within an hour's drive. ☊ hour ☊
We're four hours ahead of New York (= referring to the time difference). ☊ hour ☊
We hope to be there within the hour (= in less than an hour). ☊ hour ☊
Opening hours are from 10 to 6 each day. ☊ hour ☊
Most people in this kind of job tend to work long hours. ☊ hour ☊
Britain's licensing hours (= when pubs are allowed to open) used to be very restricted. ☊ hour ☊
This is the only place to get a drink after hours (= after the normal closing time for pubs). ☊ hour ☊
We're moving house (= leaving our house and going to live in a different one). ☊ house ☊
Be quiet or you'll wake the whole house! ☊ house ☊
'Her behaviour was very odd.' 'How so? ' ☊ how ☊
It's funny how (= that) people always remember him. ☊ how ☊
How ever did you get here so quickly? ☊ how ☊
How are you feeling now? ☊ how ☊
How was your trip? ☊ how ☊
How old is she? ☊ how ☊
He wanted to take no risks, however small. ☊ however ☊
She has the window open, however cold it is outside. ☊ however ☊
However carefully I explained, she still didn't understand. ☊ however ☊
However you look at it, it's going to cost a lot. ☊ however ☊
He was feeling bad. He went to work, however, and tried to concentrate. ☊ however ☊
We thought the figures were correct. However, we have now discovered some errors. ☊ however ☊
This is going to be a huge problem for us. ☊ huge ☊
This food is not fit for human consumption. ☊ human ☊
human geography (= the study of the way different people live around the world) ☊ human ☊
Human remains (= the body of a dead person) were found inside the house. ☊ human ☊
human weaknesses/failings ☊ human ☊
He's really very human when you get to know him. ☊ human ☊
The public is always attracted to politicians who have the human touch (= the ability to make ordinary people feel relaxed when they meet them). ☊ human ☊
He gave a humorous account of their trip to Spain. ☊ humorous ☊
a story full of gentle humour ☊ humour ☊
They failed to see the humour of the situation. ☊ humour ☊
She has her very own brand of humour. ☊ humour ☊
This vase is worth several hundred dollars. ☊ hundred ☊
She must be over a hundred (= a hundred years old). ☊ hundred ☊
Hundreds of thousands of people are at risk. ☊ hundred ☊
her hundredth birthday ☊ hundredth ☊
a/one hundredth of a second ☊ hundredth ☊
She wasn't feeling very hungry. ☊ hungry ☊
All this talk of food is making me hungry. ☊ hungry ☊
Thousands are going hungry because of the failure of this year's harvest. ☊ hungry ☊
Both parties are hungry for power. ☊ hungry ☊
I've hunted everywhere but I can't find it. ☊ hunt ☊
hunt for sb: Detectives are hunting for thieves who broke into a warehouse yesterday. ☊ hunt ☊
In the tiger, evolution has produced a perfect hunting machine. ☊ hunting ☊
She hurried after Gary to apologize to him. ☊ hurry ☊
I wish the bus would hurry up and come. ☊ hurry up (with sth) ☊
Serve this lady first—I'm in no hurry. ☊ in no hurry (to do sth), not in a/any hurry (to do sth) ☊
We were in no hurry to get back to work after the holiday. ☊ in no hurry (to do sth), not in a/any hurry (to do sth) ☊
Sorry, I haven't got time to do it now—I'm in a hurry. ☊ in a hurry ☊
My back is really hurting me today. ☊ hurt ☊
My shoes hurt—they're too tight. ☊ hurt ☊
What really hurt was that he never answered my letter. ☊ hurt ☊
hurt sb/sth: I'm sorry, I didn't mean to hurt you. ☊ hurt ☊
I didn't want to hurt his feelings. ☊ hurt ☊
She was deeply hurt that she had not been invited. ☊ hurt ☊
Martha's hurt pride showed in her eyes. ☊ hurt ☊
Times are hard and we have to husband our resources. ☊ husband ☊
I think I'd better go now. ☊ I ☊
He and I are old friends. ☊ I ☊
I'm taller than her, aren't I? ☊ I ☊
My hands are as cold as ice. ☊ ice ☊
You'll soon get the idea (= understand). ☊ idea ☊
What's the idea of the game? ☊ idea ☊
The whole idea of going was so that we could meet her new boyfriend. ☊ idea ☊
What gave you the idea that he'd be here? ☊ idea ☊
I have a pretty good idea where I left it—I hope I'm right. ☊ idea ☊
He has some very strange ideas about education. ☊ idea ☊
The brochure should give you a good idea of the hotel. ☊ idea ☊
I had some idea of what the job would be like. ☊ idea ☊
She doesn't seem to have any idea of what I'm talking about. ☊ idea ☊
I don't want anyone getting the wrong idea (= getting the wrong impression about sth). ☊ idea ☊
An evening at home watching TV is not my idea of a good time. ☊ idea ☊
If this is your idea of a joke, then I don't find it very funny. ☊ idea ☊
It would be a good idea to call before we leave. ☊ idea ☊
idea (of sth/of doing sth): I like the idea of living on a boat. ☊ idea ☊
idea (for sth): He already had an idea for his next novel. ☊ idea ☊
Her family expected her to go to college, but she had other ideas. ☊ idea ☊
The surprise party was Jane's idea. ☊ idea ☊
I've had a brilliant idea! ☊ idea ☊
It might be an idea (= it would be sensible) to try again later. ☊ idea ☊
We've been toying with the idea of (= thinking about) getting a dog. ☊ idea ☊
It seemed like a good idea at the time, and then it all went horribly wrong. ☊ idea ☊
We're having a meeting to try to come up with ideas for fund-raising. ☊ idea ☊
The latest big idea is to make women more interested in sport. ☊ idea ☊
'What's she talking about?' 'I've no idea.' ☊ have no idea, not have the faintest, first, etc. idea ☊
He hasn't the faintest idea how to manage people. ☊ have no idea, not have the faintest, first, etc. idea ☊
I had no idea she'd had such a difficult life. ☊ have no idea, not have the faintest, first, etc. idea ☊
I don't have any idea where he is. ☊ have no idea, not have the faintest, first, etc. idea ☊
This beach is ideal for children. ☊ ideal ☊
She's the ideal candidate for the job. ☊ ideal ☊
The trip to Paris will be an ideal opportunity to practise my French. ☊ ideal ☊
It was not the ideal solution to the problem. ☊ ideal ☊
the search for ideal love ☊ ideal ☊
In an ideal world there would be no poverty and disease. ☊ ideal ☊
political ideals ☊ ideal ☊
She found it hard to live up to his high ideals. ☊ ideal ☊
It's my ideal of what a family home should be. ☊ ideal ☊
identify sb/sth as sb/sth: The bodies were identified as those of two suspected drug dealers. ☊ identify ☊
identify sb/sth: She was able to identify her attacker. ☊ identify ☊
Passengers were asked to identify their own suitcases before they were put on the plane. ☊ identify ☊
As yet they have not identified a buyer for the company. ☊ identify ☊
I didn't enjoy the book because I couldn't identify with any of the main characters. ☊ identify with sb ☊
She is innocent; it was a case of mistaken identity. ☊ identity ☊
Do you have any proof of identity? ☊ identity ☊
She went through an identity crisis in her teens (= was not sure of who she was or of her place in society). ☊ identity ☊
a sense of national/cultural/personal/group identity ☊ identity ☊
a plan to strengthen the corporate identity of the company ☊ identity ☊
the basic essentials of life, i.e. housing, food and water ☊ i.e. ☊
If you see him, give him this note. ☊ if ☊
If anyone calls, tell them I'm not at home. ☊ if ☊
If he improved his IT skills, he'd (= he would) easily get a job. ☊ if ☊
You would know what was going on if you'd (= you had) listened. ☊ if ☊
They would have been here by now if they'd caught the early train. ☊ if ☊
Even if (= although) you did see someone, you can't be sure it was him. ☊ if ☊
I wonder if I should wear a coat or not. ☊ if ☊
He couldn't tell if she was laughing or crying. ☊ if ☊
If she has any weakness, it is her Italian. ☊ if ☊
So what if he was late. Who cares? ☊ if ☊
If you ask me, she's too scared to do it. ☊ if ☊
If you think about it, those children must be at school by now. ☊ if ☊
If you remember, Mary was always fond of animals. ☊ if ☊
We cannot afford to ignore their advice. ☊ ignore ☊
She deliberately ignored my question and changed the subject. ☊ ignore ☊
We both started to feel ill shortly after the meal. ☊ ill ☊
Uncle Harry is terminally ill with cancer (= he will die from his illness). ☊ ill ☊
He fell ill and died soon after. ☊ ill ☊
He resigned because of ill health (= he was often ill). ☊ ill ☊
a woman of ill repute (= considered to be immoral) ☊ ill ☊
He entered the country illegally. ☊ illegally ☊
illustrate sth: To illustrate my point, let me tell you a little story. ☊ illustrate ☊
illustrate how, what, etc...: Here's an example to illustrate what I mean. ☊ illustrate ☊
The advertisements are intended to improve the company's image. ☊ image ☊
I had a mental image of what she would look like. ☊ image ☊
We must listen to their problems, real or imaginary. ☊ imaginary ☊
He's got no imagination. ☊ imagination ☊
It doesn't take much imagination to guess what she meant. ☊ imagination ☊
I won't tell you his reaction—I'll leave that to your imagination. ☊ imagination ☊
Don't let your imagination run away with you (= don't use too much imagination). ☊ imagination ☊
The new policies appear to have caught the imagination of the public (= they find them interesting and exciting). ☊ imagination ☊
His stories really stretch children's imaginations. ☊ imagination ☊
Is it my imagination or have you lost a lot of weight? ☊ imagination ☊
With a little imagination, you could turn this place into a palace. ☊ imagination ☊
I can't imagine life without the children now. ☊ imagine ☊
imagine what, how, etc...: Can you imagine what it must be like to lose your job after 20 years? ☊ imagine ☊
Imagine earning that much money! ☊ imagine ☊
imagine sb/sth to be/do sth: I had imagined her to be older than that. ☊ imagine ☊
imagine (that)...: He's always imagining (that) we're talking about him behind his back. ☊ imagine ☊
'Can we still buy tickets for the concert?' 'I imagine so.' ☊ imagine ☊
imagine (that)...: I don't imagine (that) they'll refuse. ☊ imagine ☊
to take immediate action ☊ immediate ☊
RAM stores information for immediate access. ☊ immediate ☊
The effects of global warming, while not immediate, are potentially catastrophic. ☊ immediate ☊
The hospital says she's out of immediate danger. ☊ immediate ☊
The report focuses on some of the more immediate problems facing us. ☊ immediate ☊
in the immediate aftermath of the war ☊ immediate ☊
my immediate predecessor in the job (= the person who had the job just before me) ☊ immediate ☊
She answered almost immediately. ☊ immediately ☊
The point of my question may not be immediately apparent. ☊ immediately ☊
Turn right immediately after the church. ☊ immediately ☊
Who is immediately above a colonel in rank? ☊ immediately ☊
Counselling is being given to those most immediately affected by the tragedy. ☊ immediately ☊
It's immoral to steal. ☊ immoral ☊
They were charged with living off immoral earnings (= money earned by working as a prostitute ). ☊ immoral ☊
Businesses are beginning to feel the full impact of the recession. ☊ impact ☊
impatient (with sb/sth): Try not to be too impatient with her. ☊ impatient ☊
An impatient driver behind me sounded his horn. ☊ impatient ☊
He waved them away with an impatient gesture. ☊ impatient ☊
impatient for sth: impatient for change ☊ impatient ☊
They failed to consider the wider implications of their actions. ☊ implication ☊
The development of the site will have implications for the surrounding countryside. ☊ implication ☊
The implication in his article is that being a housewife is greatly inferior to every other occupation. ☊ implication ☊
He criticized the Director and, by implication, the whole of the organization. ☊ implication ☊
imply (that)...: Are you implying (that) I am wrong? ☊ imply ☊
imply sth: I disliked the implied criticism in his voice. ☊ imply ☊
His silence seemed to imply agreement. ☊ imply ☊
it is implied that...: It was implied that we were at fault. ☊ imply ☊
imply (that)...: The survey implies (that) more people are moving house than was thought. ☊ imply ☊
it is implied that...: It was implied in the survey that... ☊ imply ☊
imply sth: The fact that she was here implies a degree of interest. ☊ imply ☊
The report calls for a ban on the import of hazardous waste. ☊ import ☊
an import licence ☊ import ☊
import sth: The country has to import most of its raw materials. ☊ import ☊
import sth (from...) (into...): goods imported from Japan into the US ☊ import ☊
customs imported from the West ☊ import ☊
the relative importance of the two ideas ☊ importance ☊
State your reasons in order of importance. ☊ importance ☊
He was very aware of his own importance (= of his status). ☊ importance ☊
an important decision/factor ☊ important ☊
one of the most important collections of American art ☊ important ☊
It is important that he attend every day. ☊ important ☊
It is important that he should attend every day. ☊ important ☊
It is important for him to attend every day. ☊ important ☊
He likes to feel important. ☊ important ☊
This system imposes additional financial burdens on many people. ☊ impose ☊
The time limits are imposed on us by factors outside our control. ☊ impose ☊
It was noticeable how a few people managed to impose their will on the others. ☊ impose ☊
I find it impossible to lie to her. ☊ impossible ☊
impress (sb): We interviewed a number of candidates but none of them impressed us. ☊ impress ☊
The Grand Canyon never fails to impress people. ☊ impress ☊
The Grand Canyon never fails to impress. ☊ impress ☊
His sincerity impressed her. ☊ impress ☊
impress sb with sth/sb: He impressed her with his sincerity. ☊ impress ☊
it impresses sb that...: It impressed me that she remembered my name. ☊ impress ☊
sb is impressed that...: I was impressed that she remembered my name. ☊ impress ☊
She was suitably impressed (= as impressed as sb had hoped) with the painting. ☊ impressed ☊
impression (on sb): His trip to India made a strong impression on him. ☊ impression ☊
My words made no impression on her. ☊ impression ☊
My first impression of him was favourable. ☊ impression ☊
She gives the impression of being very busy. ☊ impression ☊
Try and smile. You don't want to give people the wrong impression (= that you are not friendly). ☊ impression ☊
one of the most impressive novels of recent years ☊ impressive ☊
She was very impressive in the interview. ☊ impressive ☊
We expect to see further improvement over the coming year. ☊ improvement ☊
This is a great improvement on your previous work. ☊ improvement ☊
improvements to the bus service ☊ improvement ☊
She got in her car and drove off. ☊ in ☊
There are 31 days in May. ☊ in ☊
to return in a few minutes/hours/days/months. ☊ in ☊
It will be ready in a week's time (= one week from now). ☊ in ☊
I haven't seen him in years. ☊ in ☊
It's the first letter I've had in ten days. ☊ in ☊
She was all in black. ☊ in ☊
I'm in love! ☊ in ☊
The daffodils were in full bloom. ☊ in ☊
He is in the army. ☊ in ☊
She's in computers. ☊ in ☊
a novel in three parts ☊ in ☊
People flocked in their thousands to see her. ☊ in ☊
The bus is due in (= it should arrive) at six. ☊ in ☊
Applications must be in by April 30. ☊ in ☊
Is the tide coming in or going out? ☊ in ☊
a fat envelope about half an inch thick ☊ inch ☊
Since I started jogging I've lost three and a half inches from my waistline. ☊ inch ☊
He was just inches away from scoring. ☊ inch ☊
There was a shooting incident near here last night. ☊ incident ☊
The demonstration passed off without incident. ☊ incident ☊
include sth: The tour included a visit to the Science Museum. ☊ include ☊
include sb/sth as sth: Representatives from the country were included as observers at the conference. ☊ include ☊
I've got three days' holiday including New Year's Day. ☊ including ☊
They receive a proportion of their income from the sale of goods and services. ☊ income ☊
increasing levels of carbon dioxide in the earth's atmosphere ☊ increase ☊
Increasing numbers of people are using hand-held devices to access the Internet. ☊ increase ☊
increase by sth: The rate of inflation increased by 2%. ☊ increase ☊
increase with sth: Disability increases with age (= the older sb is, the more likely they are to be disabled). ☊ increase ☊
Homelessness is on the increase (= increasing). ☊ increase ☊
increasingly difficult/important/popular ☊ increasingly ☊
It is becoming increasingly clear that this problem will not be easily solved. ☊ increasingly ☊
Increasingly, training is taking place in the office rather than outside it. ☊ increasingly ☊
'Was he very angry?' 'Indeed he was.' ☊ indeed ☊
'Do you agree?' 'Indeed I do/Yes, indeed.' ☊ indeed ☊
'You said you'd help?' 'I did indeed—yes.' ☊ indeed ☊
It is indeed a remarkable achievement. ☊ indeed ☊
Cuba gained independence from Spain in 1898. ☊ independence ☊
independence celebrations ☊ independence ☊
She's a very independent-minded young woman. ☊ independent ☊
independent television/schools ☊ independent ☊
She went to a lawyer for some independent advice. ☊ independent ☊
It was the first time that she had lived independently. ☊ independently ☊
The Dow Jones index fell 15 points this morning. ☊ index ☊
indicate sb/sth (to sb): She took out a map and indicated the quickest route to us. ☊ indicate ☊
'What are they doing here?' he asked, indicating her bags in the hallway. ☊ indicate ☊
indicate that...: She indicated that I was to sit down. ☊ indicate ☊
indicate whether, when, etc...: Has she indicated yet whether she would like to be involved? ☊ indicate ☊
indicate sth: A red sky at night often indicates fine weather the next day. ☊ indicate ☊
indicate that...: Early results indicate that the government will be returned to power. ☊ indicate ☊
indicate sth: Record profits in the retail market indicate a boom in the economy. ☊ indicate ☊
A yellowing of the skin indicates jaundice. ☊ indicate ☊
The article claims that an increase in crime indicates a decline in moral standards. ☊ indicate ☊
indicate (that...): Research indicates that eating habits are changing fast. ☊ indicate ☊
indicate how, what etc...: Our results indicate how misleading it could be to rely on this method. ☊ indicate ☊
indication (of doing sth): He shows every indication (= clear signs) of wanting to accept the post. ☊ indication ☊
All the indications are that the deal will go ahead as planned. ☊ indication ☊
There would be some benefit, however indirect, to the state. ☊ indirect ☊
an indirect route ☊ indirect ☊
The plant prefers indirect sunlight. ☊ indirect ☊
respect for individual freedom ☊ individual ☊
donations from private individuals (= ordinary people rather than companies, etc.) ☊ individual ☊
The school's reputation was ruined by the bad behaviour of a few individuals. ☊ individual ☊
the rights of the individual ☊ individual ☊
She got a job in industry. ☊ industry ☊
It was an inevitable consequence of the decision. ☊ inevitable ☊
Inevitably, the press exaggerated the story. ☊ inevitably ☊
infect sb/sth: It is not possible to infect another person through kissing. ☊ infect ☊
an infected PC ☊ infected ☊
to increase the risk of infection ☊ infection ☊
to spread an infection ☊ infection ☊
Flu is highly infectious. ☊ infectious ☊
infectious laughter ☊ infectious ☊
I'm still infectious. ☊ infectious ☊
to have/exert a strong influence on sb ☊ influence ☊
What exactly is the influence of television on children? ☊ influence ☊
influence (with sb): She could probably exert her influence with the manager and get you a job. ☊ influence ☊
He committed the crime under the influence of drugs. ☊ influence ☊
influence (on sb/sth): Those friends are a bad influence on her. ☊ influence ☊
Research shows that most young smokers are influenced by their friends. ☊ influence ☊
I don't want to influence you. It must be your own decision. ☊ influence ☊
influence sb to do sth: She was influenced to take up voluntary work by her teacher. ☊ influence ☊
A number of social factors influence life expectancy. ☊ influence ☊
inform sb (of/about sth): Please inform us of any changes of address. ☊ inform ☊
He went to inform them of his decision. ☊ inform ☊
Inform me at once if there are any changes in her condition. ☊ inform ☊
inform sb that...: I have been reliably informed (= somebody I trust has told me) that the couple will marry next year. ☊ inform ☊
A notice informed the guests that formal dress was required. ☊ inform ☊
I am pleased to inform you that you have won first prize in this month's competition. ☊ inform ☊
The aim of the trip was to make informal contact with potential customers. ☊ informal ☊
For further information on the diet, write to us at this address. ☊ information ☊
Our information is that the police will shortly make an arrest. ☊ information ☊
This leaflet is produced for the information of (= to inform) our customers. ☊ information ☊
He refused to comment before he had seen all the relevant information. ☊ information ☊
The only active ingredient in this medicine is aspirin. ☊ ingredient ☊
the essential ingredients for success ☊ ingredient ☊
It has all the ingredients of a good mystery story. ☊ ingredient ☊
'What initial is it, Mrs Owen?' 'It's J, J for Jane.' ☊ initial ☊
John Fitzgerald Kennedy was often known by his initials JFK. ☊ initial ☊
She did it on her own initiative (= without anyone telling her to do it). ☊ initiative ☊
It was up to the US to take the initiative in repairing relations. ☊ initiative ☊
He injured his knee playing hockey. ☊ injure ☊
She injured herself during training. ☊ injure ☊
This could seriously injure the company's reputation. ☊ injure ☊
Luckily, she isn't injured. ☊ injured ☊
Carter is playing in place of the injured O'Reilly. ☊ injured ☊
to sustain injuries/an injury ☊ injury ☊
The group has just inked a $10 million deal. ☊ ink ☊
innocent (of sth): She was found innocent of any crime. ☊ innocent ☊
He was the innocent party (= person) in the breakdown of the marriage. ☊ innocent ☊
There must be an innocent explanation for her behaviour. ☊ innocent ☊
Thousands of innocent civilians have been killed in this conflict. ☊ innocent ☊
The pesticide is lethal to all insect life. ☊ insect ☊
insert sth into sth: Later, he inserted another paragraph into his will. ☊ insert ☊
You'll feel better with a good meal inside you. ☊ inside ☊
Inside most of us is a small child screaming for attention. ☊ inside ☊
We had to move inside (= indoors) when it started to rain. ☊ inside ☊
'Please come with us.' 'Very well then, if you insist.' ☊ insist ☊
insist that...: He insists that she come. ☊ insist ☊
He insists that she should come. ☊ insist ☊
insist (that)...: He insisted (that) he was innocent. ☊ insist ☊
He's getting a phone installed tomorrow. ☊ install ☊
The hotel chain has recently installed a new booking system. ☊ install ☊
What would you do, for instance, if you found a member of staff stealing? ☊ for instance ☊
In the first instance, notify the police and then contact your insurance company. ☊ in the first instance ☊
Lee was ill so I went instead. ☊ instead ☊
He didn't reply. Instead, he turned on his heel and left the room. ☊ instead ☊
She said nothing, preferring instead to save her comments till later. ☊ instead ☊
We just had soup instead of a full meal. ☊ instead of ☊
Now I can walk to work instead of going by car. ☊ instead of ☊
The new management intends to institute a number of changes. ☊ institute ☊
instruction on how to do sth: The plant comes with full instructions on how to care for it. ☊ instruction ☊
brass/stringed, etc. instruments ☊ instrument ☊
the flight instruments ☊ instrument ☊
She felt insulted by the low offer. ☊ insult ☊
insulting to sb/sth: She was really insulting to me. ☊ insulting ☊
to have adequate insurance cover ☊ insurance ☊
insurance (against sth): to take out insurance against fire and theft ☊ insurance ☊
insurance premiums (= the regular payments made for insurance) ☊ insurance ☊
Can you claim for the loss on your insurance? ☊ insurance ☊
an insurance broker/company ☊ insurance ☊
the US Central Intelligence Agency ☊ intelligence ☊
intelligence sources (= people who give this information) ☊ intelligence ☊
intend to do sth: I fully intended (= definitely intended) to pay for the damage. ☊ intend ☊
intend sb/sth to do sth: The writer clearly intends his readers to identify with the main character. ☊ intend ☊
intend doing sth: I don't intend staying long. ☊ intend ☊
intend sth: The company intends a slow-down in expansion. ☊ intend ☊
intend sb sth: He intended her no harm (= it was not his plan to harm her). ☊ intend ☊
intend sth (by sth): What exactly did you intend by that remark? ☊ intend ☊
intend sth (as sth): He intended it as a joke. ☊ intend ☊
intended to be/do sth: This list is not intended to be a complete catalogue. ☊ intended ☊
intention (of doing sth): I have no intention of going to the wedding. ☊ intention ☊
He left England with the intention of travelling in Africa. ☊ intention ☊
I have every intention of paying her back what I owe her. ☊ intention ☊
intention (to do sth): He has announced his intention to retire. ☊ intention ☊
intention (that...): It was not my intention that she should suffer. ☊ intention ☊
She's full of good intentions but they rarely work out. ☊ intention ☊
I did it with the best (of) intentions (= meaning to help), but I only succeeded in annoying them. ☊ intention ☊
to pay interest on a loan ☊ interest ☊
The money was repaid with interest. ☊ interest ☊
The subject is of no interest to me at all. ☊ interest ☊
These plants will add interest to your garden in winter. ☊ interest ☊
These documents are of great historical interest. ☊ interest ☊
This museum holds particular interest for geologists. ☊ interest ☊
to feel/have/show/express (an) interest in sth ☊ interest ☊
By that time I had lost (all) interest in the idea. ☊ interest ☊
Could I interest you in this model, Sir? ☊ interest sb in sth ☊
interested (in doing sth): Anyone interested in joining the club should contact us at the address below. ☊ interested ☊
interested (to do sth): We would be interested to hear your views on this subject. ☊ interested ☊
There's a talk on Italian art—are you interested (= would you like to go)? ☊ interested ☊
It is particularly interesting to compare the two versions. ☊ interesting ☊
interesting (that...): I find it interesting that she claims not to know him. ☊ interesting ☊
internal divisions within the company ☊ internal ☊
an internal flight (= within a country) ☊ internal ☊
an international airport/school/company ☊ international ☊
All the rooms have access to the Internet/Internet access. ☊ Internet ☊
an Internet service provider (= a company that provides you with an Internet connection and services such as email, etc.) ☊ Internet ☊
The students were asked to interpret the poem. ☊ interpret ☊
interpret sth as sth: I didn't know whether to interpret her silence as acceptance or refusal. ☊ interpret ☊
She couldn't speak much English so her children had to interpret for her. ☊ interpret ☊
Her evidence suggests a different interpretation of the events. ☊ interpretation ☊
Sorry to interrupt, but there's someone to see you. ☊ interrupt ☊
interrupt sb/sth (with sth): I hope I'm not interrupting you. ☊ interrupt ☊
We interrupt this programme to bring you an important news bulletin. ☊ interrupt ☊
I managed to work for two hours without interruption. ☊ interruption ☊
She's delirious, but has lucid intervals. ☊ interval ☊
The day should be mainly dry with sunny intervals. ☊ interval ☊
Buses to the city leave at regular intervals. ☊ at (...) intervals ☊
Flaming torches were positioned at intervals along the terrace. ☊ at (...) intervals ☊
He has an interview next week for the manager's job. ☊ interview ☊
a television/radio/newspaper interview ☊ interview ☊
to give an interview (= to agree to answer questions) ☊ interview ☊
Yesterday, in an interview on German television, the minister denied the reports. ☊ interview ☊
interview sb about sth: Next week, I will be interviewing Spielberg about his latest movie. ☊ interview ☊
Come into the house. ☊ into ☊
She turned and walked off into the night. ☊ into ☊
Can you translate this passage into German? ☊ into ☊
They came into power in 2008. ☊ into ☊
Bands from London introduced the craze for this kind of music. ☊ introduce ☊
Vegetation patterns changed when goats were introduced to the island. ☊ introduce ☊
introduce sth: The company is introducing a new range of products this year. ☊ introduce ☊
He was first introduced to drugs by his elder brother. ☊ introduce ☊
introduce sth (to sb): It was she who first introduced the pleasures of sailing to me. ☊ introduce ☊
The next programme will be introduced by Mary David. ☊ introduce ☊
May I introduce my first guest on the show tonight... ☊ introduce ☊
introduce A to B (as sth): He introduced me to a Greek girl at the party. ☊ introduce ☊
'Kay, this is Steve.' 'Yes, I know—we've already introduced ourselves.' ☊ introduce ☊
It's a useful introduction to an extremely complex subject. ☊ introduction ☊
a book with an excellent introduction and notes ☊ introduction ☊
By way of introduction, let me give you the background to the story. ☊ introduction ☊
This album was my first introduction to modern jazz. ☊ introduction ☊
Introductions were made and the conversation started to flow. ☊ introduction ☊
Our speaker today needs no introduction (= is already well known). ☊ introduction ☊
the 1 000th anniversary of the introduction of Christianity to Russia ☊ introduction ☊
The book lists plants suitable for the British flower garden, among them many new introductions. ☊ introduction ☊
What excuse did he invent this time? ☊ invent ☊
Fax machines were a wonderful invention at the time. ☊ invention ☊
Such changes have not been seen since the invention of the printing press. ☊ invention ☊
invest (in sth): Now is a good time to invest in the property market. ☊ invest ☊
invest sth (in/on sth): The college is to invest $2 million in a new conference hall. ☊ invest ☊
In his time managing the club he has invested millions on new players. ☊ invest ☊
investigate what, how, etc...: Police are investigating what happened. ☊ investigate ☊
This is not the first time he has been investigated by the police for fraud. ☊ investigate ☊
investigate how, what, etc...: The research investigates how foreign speakers gain fluency. ☊ investigate ☊
She is still under investigation. ☊ investigation ☊
to encourage foreign investment ☊ investment ☊
investment in sth: This country needs investment in education. ☊ investment ☊
invitation to do sth: I have an open invitation (= not restricted to a particular date) to visit my friend in Japan. ☊ invitation ☊
invite sth (from sb): He invited questions from the audience. ☊ invite ☊
invite sb to do sth: Readers are invited to email their comments to us. ☊ invite ☊
involve sth: Any investment involves an element of risk. ☊ involve ☊
Many of the crimes involved drugs. ☊ involve ☊
involve sb (in sth/in doing sth): We want to involve as many people as possible in the celebrations. ☊ involve ☊
We'll make our decision and contact the people involved. ☊ involved ☊
involved (in sth/sb): I was so involved in my book I didn't hear you knock. ☊ involved ☊
He's a very involved father (= he spends a lot of time with his children). ☊ involved ☊
US involvement in European wars ☊ involvement ☊
her growing involvement with contemporary music ☊ involvement ☊
She had a will of iron (= it was very strong). ☊ iron ☊
The way she puts on that accent really irritates me. ☊ irritate ☊
Some drugs can irritate the lining of the stomach. ☊ irritate ☊
I found her extremely irritating ☊ irritating ☊
She was getting more and more irritated at his comments. ☊ irritated ☊
We spent a week on the Greek island of Kos. ☊ island ☊
No place on the planet can remain an island of affluence in a sea of suffering. ☊ island ☊
the July issue of 'What Car?' ☊ issue ☊
I don't think my private life is the issue here. ☊ issue ☊
She's always on a diet—she has issues about food. ☊ issue ☊
He still has some issues with women (= has problems dealing with them). ☊ issue ☊
If you have any issues, please call this number. ☊ issue ☊
a key/sensitive/controversial issue ☊ issue ☊
This is a big issue; we need more time to think about it. ☊ issue ☊
The party was divided on this issue. ☊ issue ☊
issue sb with sth: New members will be issued with a temporary identity card. ☊ issue ☊
issue sth to sb: Work permits were issued to only 5% of those who applied for them. ☊ issue ☊
They issued a joint statement denying the charges. ☊ issue ☊
Did you see it? ☊ it ☊
Start a new file and put this letter in it. ☊ it ☊
Look! It's going up that tree. ☊ it ☊
Her baby's due next month. She hopes it will be a boy. ☊ it ☊
When the factory closes, it will mean 500 people losing their jobs. ☊ it ☊
Hello, Peter, it's Mike here. ☊ it ☊
Was it you who put these books on my desk? ☊ it ☊
She finds it boring at home. ☊ it ☊
I find it strange that she doesn't want to go. ☊ it ☊
It's our anniversary. ☊ it ☊
It was raining this morning. ☊ it ☊
It's quite warm at the moment. ☊ it ☊
If it's convenient I can come tomorrow. ☊ it ☊
It's good to talk. ☊ it ☊
I like it here. ☊ it ☊
It's Spain that they're going to, not Portugal. ☊ it ☊
The computer was my largest single item of expenditure. ☊ item ☊
A windproof jacket is an essential item of clothing for hillwalking. ☊ item ☊
This clock is a collector's item (= because it is rare and valuable). ☊ item ☊
I heard an item on the radio about women engineers. ☊ item ☊
Have you any idea of its value? ☊ its ☊
Does the computer turn itself off? ☊ itself ☊
The company has got itself into difficulties. ☊ itself ☊
There's no need for the team to feel proud of itself. ☊ itself ☊
strawberry jam ☊ jam ☊
He's only talking to her to make you jealous. ☊ jealous ☊
She's jealous of my success. ☊ jealous ☊
Children often feel jealous when a new baby arrives. ☊ jealous ☊
She has some lovely pieces of jewellery. ☊ jewellery ☊
Sorting these papers out is going to be a long job. ☊ job ☊
The builder has a couple of jobs on at the moment. ☊ job ☊
He's trying to get a job. ☊ job ☊
a summer/holiday/Saturday/vacation job ☊ job ☊
The takeover of the company is bound to mean more job losses. ☊ job ☊
He's been out of a job (= unemployed) for six months now. ☊ job ☊
She's never had a steady job (= a job that is not going to end suddenly). ☊ job ☊
She joined the company three months ago. ☊ join ☊
join sth: The path joins the road near the trees. ☊ join ☊
The island is joined to the mainland by a bridge. ☊ join ☊
Draw a line joining (up) all the crosses. ☊ join ☊
She listens but she never joins in. ☊ join in (sth/doing sth), join in (with sb/sth) ☊
I wish he would join in with the other children. ☊ join in (sth/doing sth), join in (with sb/sth) ☊
The event was organized jointly by students and staff. ☊ jointly ☊
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 ☊
She was laughing and joking with the children. ☊ joke ☊
+ speech: 'I cooked it myself, so be careful!' he joked. ☊ joke ☊
I didn't mean that—I was only joking. ☊ joke ☊
joke that...: She joked that she only loved him for his money. ☊ joke ☊
She's going out with Dan? You're joking! ☊ you're joking, you must be joking ☊
They went on a long train journey across India. ☊ journey ☊
Don't use the car for short journeys. ☊ journey ☊
It's a day's journey by car. ☊ journey ☊
Bye! Safe journey! (= used when sb is beginning a journey) ☊ journey ☊
They journeyed for seven long months. ☊ journey ☊
the sheer joy of being with her again ☊ joy ☊
to dance for/with joy ☊ joy ☊
I didn't expect them to jump for joy at the news (= to be very pleased). ☊ joy ☊
She's a good judge of character. ☊ judge ☊
The last singer was the best—not that I'm any judge (= I do not know much about the subject). ☊ judge ☊
'I'm not sure that's a good way to do it.' 'Let me be the judge of that.' ☊ judge ☊
The judges' decision is final. ☊ judge ☊
The case comes before Judge Cooper next week. ☊ judge ☊
She was asked to judge the essay competition. ☊ judge ☊
Judging by her last letter, they are having a wonderful time. ☊ judge ☊
judge sb/sth + noun: The tour was judged a great success. ☊ judge ☊
judge that...: He judged that the risk was too great. ☊ judge ☊
it is judged that...: It was judged that the risk was too great. ☊ judge ☊
judge how, what, etc...: It was hard to judge how great the risk was. ☊ judge ☊
She showed a lack of judgement when she gave Mark the job. ☊ judgement ☊
It's not something I can give you rules for; you'll have to use your judgement. ☊ judgement ☊
He achieved his aim more by luck than judgement. ☊ judgement ☊
The accident was caused by an error of judgement on the part of the pilot. ☊ judgement ☊
He refused to make a judgement about the situation. ☊ judgement ☊
I'd like to reserve judgement until I see the report. ☊ judgement ☊
I couldn't follow the talk because he kept jumping about from one topic to another. ☊ jump ☊
The story then jumps from her childhood in New York to her first visit to London. ☊ jump ☊
jump by...: Prices jumped by 60% last year. ☊ jump ☊
jump (from...) (to...): Sales jumped from $2.7 billion to $3.5 billion. ☊ jump ☊
He jumped to his feet when they called his name. ☊ jump ☊
She jumped up and ran out of the room. ☊ jump ☊
Do you want a ride? Jump in. ☊ jump ☊
A loud bang made me jump. ☊ jump ☊
Her heart jumped when she heard the news. ☊ jump ☊
jump sth: Can you jump that gate? ☊ jump ☊
His horse fell as it jumped the last hurdle. ☊ jump ☊
jump sth + adv./prep.: I jumped my horse over all the fences. ☊ jump ☊
'Quick, jump!' he shouted. ☊ jump ☊
The children were jumping up and down with excitement. ☊ jump ☊
She jumped down from the chair. ☊ jump ☊
The pilot jumped from the burning plane (= with a parachute ). ☊ jump ☊
+ noun: She has jumped 2.2 metres. ☊ jump ☊
The horse fell at the last jump. ☊ jump ☊
a jump of over six metres ☊ jump ☊
The story takes a jump back in time. ☊ jump ☊
Somehow he survived the jump from the third floor of the building. ☊ jump ☊
to do a parachute jump ☊ jump ☊
a ski jump champion ☊ jump ☊
I sat up with a jump (= quickly and suddenly). ☊ jump ☊
The negotiations took a jump forward yesterday (= they made progress). ☊ jump ☊
junior to sb: She is junior to me. ☊ junior ☊
She has coached many of our leading juniors. ☊ junior ☊
This jacket is just my size. ☊ just ☊
This gadget is just the thing for getting those nails out. ☊ just ☊
Just my luck (= the sort of bad luck I usually have). The phone's not working. ☊ just ☊
just like...: She looks just like her mother. ☊ just ☊
She's just as smart as her sister. ☊ just ☊
You can get there just as cheaply by plane. ☊ just ☊
I got here just after nine. ☊ just ☊
When you arrived he had only just left. ☊ just ☊
She has just been telling us about her trip to Rome. ☊ just ☊
I just saw him a moment ago. ☊ just ☊
It was just an ordinary day. ☊ just ☊
This essay is just not good enough. ☊ just ☊
I didn't mean to upset you. It's just that I had to tell somebody. ☊ just ☊
This is not just another disaster movie—it's a masterpiece. ☊ just ☊
just (for sth): I decided to learn Japanese just for fun. ☊ just ☊
just (to do sth): I waited an hour just to see you. ☊ just ☊
Come and see me later—I'm busy just now. ☊ just now ☊
Business is good just now. ☊ just now ☊
I saw her just now. ☊ just now ☊
She should be arriving just about now. ☊ just about ☊
'Is Mr Burns available?' 'Just a second, please, I'll check.' ☊ just a minute/moment/second ☊
Just then, someone knocked at the front door. ☊ just then ☊
laws based on the principles of justice ☊ justice ☊
They are demanding equal rights and justice. ☊ justice ☊
Who can deny the justice of their cause? ☊ justice ☊
He demanded, not without justice, that he should be allowed to express his views. ☊ justice ☊
They were accused of attempting to pervert the course of justice. ☊ justice ☊
They were accused of attempting to obstruct justice. ☊ justice ☊
She felt fully justified in asking for her money back. ☊ justified ☊
His fears proved justified. ☊ justified ☊
justify (sb/sth) doing sth: How can they justify paying such huge salaries? ☊ justify ☊
justify sth: Her success had justified the faith her teachers had put in her. ☊ justify ☊
The Prime Minister has been asked to justify the decision to Parliament. ☊ justify ☊
keen on doing sth: She's not keen on being told what to do. ☊ keen ☊
She was a star pupil—keen, confident and bright. ☊ keen ☊
She kept a diary for over twenty years. ☊ keep ☊
Keep a note of where each item can be found. ☊ keep ☊
keep sth for sb: Please keep a seat for me. ☊ keep ☊
keep sb sth: Please keep me a seat. ☊ keep ☊
Here's a five dollar bill—please keep the change. ☊ keep ☊
keep doing sth: Keep smiling! ☊ keep ☊
Don't keep us in suspense—what happened next? ☊ keep ☊
The high cost of raw materials is keeping prices up. ☊ keep sth up ☊
The enemy kept up the bombardment day and night. ☊ keep sth up ☊
We're having difficulty keeping up our mortgage payments. ☊ keep sth up ☊
She likes to keep up with the latest fashions. ☊ keep up with sth ☊
The sign said 'Private Property—Keep Out!' ☊ keep out (of sth) ☊
I can't keep up with all the changes. ☊ keep up (with sb/sth) ☊
Keep going, Sarah, you're nearly there. ☊ keep going ☊
Press the return key to enter the information. ☊ key ☊
key (to doing sth): The driver of the car probably holds the key to solving the crime. ☊ key ☊
The key is, how long can the federal government control the inflation rate? ☊ key ☊
to insert/turn the key in the lock ☊ key ☊
There's a special key for winding up this clock. ☊ key ☊
the key issue/factor/point ☊ key ☊
'Caution' is the key word in this situation. ☊ key ☊
She gave him a kick on the shin. ☊ kick ☊
If the door won't open, give it a kick. ☊ kick ☊
She needs a kick up the backside (= she needs to be strongly encouraged to do sth or to behave better). ☊ kick ☊
She's a bright kid. ☊ kid ☊
My mother will kill me (= be very angry with me) when she finds out. ☊ kill ☊
Don't kill yourself trying to get the work done by tomorrow. It can wait. ☊ kill ☊
I nearly killed myself carrying that suitcase all the way here. ☊ kill ☊
As well as his salary, he gets benefits in kind. ☊ in kind ☊
She insulted him and he responded in kind. ☊ in kind ☊
I had a kind of feeling this might happen. ☊ a kind of ☊
That made me feel kind of stupid. ☊ kind of ☊
'I was terrible!' 'You were nothing of the kind.' ☊ nothing of the kind/sort ☊
My father was one of a kind—I'll never be like him. ☊ one of a kind ☊
'He's resigning.' 'I'd suspected something of the kind.' ☊ something of the/that kind ☊
If an animal is badly injured, often the kindest thing to do is to destroy it painlessly. ☊ kind ☊
She spoke kindly to them. ☊ kindly ☊
He has kindly agreed to help. ☊ kindly ☊
Kindly leave me alone! ☊ kindly ☊
Visitors are kindly requested to sign the book. ☊ kindly ☊
kiss sb: Go and kiss your mother goodnight. ☊ kiss ☊
We seem to take everything but the kitchen sink when we go camping. ☊ everything but the kitchen sink ☊
I grazed my knee when I fell. ☊ knee ☊
He went down on one knee and asked her to marry him. ☊ knee ☊
She was on her knees scrubbing the kitchen floor. ☊ knee ☊
Everyone was down on (their) hands and knees (= crawling on the floor) looking for the ring. ☊ knee ☊
These jeans are torn at the knee. ☊ knee ☊
Come and sit on Daddy's knee. ☊ knee ☊
She knifed him in the back. ☊ knife ☊
knit (sth): I knitted this cardigan myself. ☊ knit ☊
Lucy was sitting on the sofa, knitting. ☊ knit ☊
knit sb sth: She's knitting the baby a shawl. ☊ knit ☊
knitted gloves ☊ knitted ☊
a white knit dress ☊ knitted ☊
a hand-knitted sweater ☊ knitted ☊
knock sth (against/on sth): Be careful you don't knock your head on this low beam. ☊ knock ☊
knock against/on sth: Her hand knocked against the glass. ☊ knock ☊
knock sth + adv./prep.: He'd knocked over a glass of water. ☊ knock ☊
The blow knocked her out. ☊ knock sb out ☊
She was knocked down by a bus. ☊ knock sb down/over ☊
These old houses are going to be knocked down. ☊ knock sth down ☊
He got a nasty knock on the head. ☊ knock ☊
Tie the two ropes together with a knot. ☊ knot ☊
hair full of knots and tangles (= twisted in a way that is difficult to comb ) ☊ knot ☊
Sailors had to know lots of different knots. ☊ knot ☊
I couldn't see who was speaking, but I knew the voice. ☊ know ☊
She knows a bargain when she sees one. ☊ know ☊
The drug is commonly known as Ecstasy. ☊ know ☊
know sb/sth as sth: It's known as the most dangerous part of the city. ☊ know ☊
know sb/sth for sth: She is best known for her work on the human brain. ☊ know ☊
know sb/sth to be/do sth: He's known to be an outstanding physicist. ☊ know ☊
Do you two know each other (= have you met before)? ☊ know ☊
She was a secretary when I first knew her. ☊ know ☊
She's very nice when you get to know her. ☊ know ☊
This man is known to the police (= as a criminal). ☊ know ☊
Do you know the play (= have you seen or read it before)? ☊ know ☊
The new rules could mean the end of football as we know it (= in the form that we are familiar with). ☊ know ☊
know (that)...: He knew (that) he could trust her. ☊ know ☊
I know it's here somewhere! ☊ know ☊
know (sth): 'You were right—someone's been spreading rumours about you.' 'I knew it!' ☊ know ☊
'She's the worst player in the team.' 'Oh, I don't know (= I am not sure that I agree) —she played well yesterday.' ☊ know ☊
know (that)...: As soon as I walked in the room I knew (that) something was wrong. ☊ know ☊
know what, how, etc...: I knew perfectly well what she meant. ☊ know ☊
know (sth): This case is hopeless and he knows it (= although he will not admit it). ☊ know ☊
The cause of the fire is not yet known. ☊ know ☊
All I know is that she used to work in a bank (= I have no other information about her). ☊ know ☊
know (that)...: I know (that) people's handwriting changes as they get older. ☊ know ☊
'Isn't that his car?' 'I wouldn't know./How should I know? ' (= I don't know and I am not the person you should ask.) ☊ know ☊
know to do sth: Does he know to come here (= that he should come here) first? ☊ know ☊
know sb/sth to be/do sth: We know her to be honest. ☊ know ☊
Guess who I've just seen? Maggie! You know—Jim's wife. ☊ you know ☊
I'm not stupid, you know. ☊ you know ☊
I know, let's see what's on at the theatre. ☊ I know ☊
God knows what else they might find. ☊ God/goodness/Heaven knows ☊
I don't know if I can come, but I'll let you know tomorrow. ☊ let sb know ☊
Let me know how I can help. ☊ let sb know ☊
practical/medical/scientific knowledge ☊ knowledge ☊
She sent the letter without my knowledge. ☊ knowledge ☊
The film was made with the Prince's full knowledge and approval. ☊ knowledge ☊
He denied all knowledge of the affair. ☊ knowledge ☊
a lab technician ☊ lab ☊
He'll only wear clothes with a designer label. ☊ label ☊
We carefully labelled each item with the contents and the date. ☊ label ☊
The file was labelled 'Private'. ☊ label ☊
Repairs involve skilled labour, which can be expensive. ☊ labour ☊
manual labour (= work using your hands) ☊ labour ☊
The company wants to keep down labour costs. ☊ labour ☊
a lack of food/money/skills ☊ lack ☊
The trip was cancelled through lack of (= because there was not enough) interest. ☊ lack ☊
There was no lack of volunteers. ☊ lack ☊
She showed a distinct lack of enthusiasm for the idea of becoming a mother. ☊ lack ☊
As the only child of wealthy parents, he lacked for nothing. ☊ lack (for) nothing ☊
I feel there is something lacking in my life. ☊ lacking ☊
He was with an attractive young lady. ☊ lady ☊
She's a tough lady. ☊ lady ☊
Can I take your coats, ladies? ☊ lady ☊
Could I have your attention, ladies and gentlemen? ☊ lady ☊
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 ☊
In the distance the crew sighted land. ☊ land ☊
I fell and landed heavily at the bottom of the stairs. ☊ land ☊
A large stone landed right beside him. ☊ land ☊
We shall be landing shortly. Please fasten your seatbelts. ☊ land ☊
The plane landed safely. ☊ land ☊
A fly landed on his nose. ☊ land ☊
We can expect changes in the political landscape. ☊ landscape ☊
She specializes in landscapes. ☊ landscape ☊
winding country lanes ☊ lane ☊
We drove along a muddy lane to reach the farmhouse. ☊ lane ☊
The quickest way is through the back lanes behind the bus station. ☊ lane ☊
to change lanes ☊ lane ☊
Give your instructions in everyday language. ☊ language ☊
theories about the origins of language ☊ language ☊
Italian is my first language. ☊ language ☊
She has a good command of the Spanish language. ☊ language ☊
a qualification in language teaching ☊ language ☊
They fell in love in spite of the language barrier (= the difficulty of communicating when people speak different languages). ☊ language ☊
He's a very large child for his age. ☊ large ☊
A large proportion of old people live alone. ☊ large ☊
Women usually do the larger share of the housework. ☊ large ☊
Some drugs are being used on a much larger scale than previously. ☊ large ☊
the manager who is largely responsible for the team's victory ☊ largely ☊
He resigned largely because of the stories in the press. ☊ largely ☊
We caught the last bus home. ☊ last ☊
her last book ☊ last ☊
This last point is crucial. ☊ last ☊
The last time I saw him was in May. ☊ last ☊
This is our last bottle of water. ☊ last ☊
He knew this was his last hope of winning. ☊ last ☊
He came last in the race. ☊ last ☊
I saw him last/I last saw him in New York two years ago. ☊ last ☊
These are the last of our apples. ☊ last ☊
This weather won't last. ☊ last ☊
He's making a big effort now, and I hope it lasts. ☊ last ☊
last sb: These shoes should last you till next year. ☊ last ☊
She won't last long in that job. ☊ last ☊
last (out) sth: Doctors say that she probably won't last out the night (= she will probably die before the morning). ☊ last ☊
He was injured early on and didn't last the match. ☊ last ☊
last sb (out): We've got enough food to last us (for) three days. ☊ last ☊
The school was built in the late 1970s. ☊ late ☊
The concert was cancelled at a very late stage. ☊ late ☊
She's late for work every day. ☊ late ☊
My flight was an hour late. ☊ late ☊
We apologize for the late arrival of this train. ☊ late ☊
Because of the cold weather the crops are later this year. ☊ late ☊
Here is a late news flash. ☊ late ☊
What are you doing up at this late hour? ☊ late ☊
What is the latest time I can have an appointment? ☊ late ☊
I've had too many late nights recently (= when I've gone to bed very late). ☊ late ☊
It's too late to save her now. ☊ be too late ☊
Buy now before it's too late. ☊ be too late ☊
I got up late. ☊ late ☊
Can I stay up late tonight? ☊ late ☊
She has to work late tomorrow. ☊ late ☊
The big stores are open later on Thursdays. ☊ late ☊
The birthday card arrived three days late. ☊ late ☊
It happened late last year. ☊ late ☊
There's a good film on late. ☊ late ☊
Share prices fell early on but rose again late in the day. ☊ late ☊
She's left it too late to apply for the job. ☊ too late ☊
I met her again three years later. ☊ later ☊
Much later on, she realized what he had meant. ☊ later on ☊
This is discussed in more detail in a later chapter. ☊ later ☊
The match has been postponed to a later date. ☊ later ☊
the later part of the seventeenth century ☊ later ☊
She found happiness in her later years. ☊ later ☊
her latest novel ☊ latest ☊
He presented two solutions. The latter seems much better. ☊ latter ☊
She always makes me laugh. ☊ laugh ☊
I told him I was worried but he laughed scornfully. ☊ laugh ☊
+ speech: 'You're crazy!' she laughed. ☊ laugh ☊
She is not afraid to laugh at herself (= is not too serious about herself). ☊ laugh at sb/sth ☊
His first joke got the biggest laugh of the night. ☊ laugh ☊
a party to launch his latest novel ☊ launch ☊
The new model will be launched in July. ☊ launch ☊
The Navy is to launch a new warship today. ☊ launch ☊
The lifeboat was launched immediately. ☊ launch ☊
to launch a communications satellite ☊ launch ☊
a product launch ☊ launch ☊
The official launch date is in May. ☊ launch ☊
He's in law school. ☊ law ☊
He's at law school. ☊ law ☊
a law firm ☊ law ☊
Defence attorneys can use any means within the law to get their client off. ☊ law ☊
British schools are now required by law to publish their exam results. ☊ law ☊
The reforms have recently become law. ☊ law ☊
company/international/tax, etc. law ☊ law ☊
The government struggled to maintain law and order. ☊ law and order ☊
They claim to be the party of law and order. ☊ law and order ☊
lay sb/sth (+ adv./prep.): She laid the baby down gently on the bed. ☊ lay ☊
He laid a hand on my arm. ☊ lay ☊
lay sb/sth + adj.: The cloth should be laid flat. ☊ lay ☊
The foundations of the house are being laid today. ☊ lay ☊
There were too many layers of management in the company. ☊ layer ☊
the layers of meaning in the poem ☊ layer ☊
He was not stupid, just lazy. ☊ lazy ☊
I was feeling too lazy to go out. ☊ lazy ☊
We spent a lazy day on the beach. ☊ lazy ☊
lead (sb/sth) by sth: The champion is leading (her nearest rival) by 18 seconds. ☊ lead ☊
to lead a quiet life/a life of luxury/a miserable existence ☊ lead ☊
lead sb (to sth): What led you to this conclusion? ☊ lead ☊
He's too easily led (= easily persuaded to do or think sth). ☊ lead ☊
lead sb to do sth: This has led scientists to speculate on the existence of other galaxies. ☊ lead ☊
The wire led to a speaker. ☊ lead ☊
She led the horse back into the stable. ☊ lead ☊
The Democrats now appear to be in the lead. ☊ lead ☊
He managed to hold a lead of two seconds over his closest rival. ☊ lead ☊
a commanding/comfortable lead ☊ lead ☊
She's a born leader. ☊ leader ☊
She was among the leaders of the race from the start. ☊ leader ☊
The company is a world leader in electrical goods. ☊ leader ☊
leading experts ☊ leading ☊
She was offered the leading role in the new TV series. ☊ leading ☊
She started the last lap just behind the leading group. ☊ leading ☊
These are the leading first-round scores. ☊ leading ☊
The trees are just coming into leaf. ☊ leaf ☊
major league baseball ☊ league ☊
If we look at the league table we can see Bolton are bottom with 21 points. ☊ league ☊
The tower is leaning dangerously. ☊ lean ☊
lean on sth: She walked slowly, leaning on her son's arm. ☊ lean ☊
learn sth: to learn a language/a musical instrument/a skill ☊ learn ☊
learn (about sth): She's very keen to learn about Japanese culture. ☊ learn ☊
learn to do sth: He's learning to dance. ☊ learn ☊
learn how, what, etc...: He's still learning how to dance. ☊ learn ☊
Today we learnt how to use the new software. ☊ learn ☊
learn of/about sth: I learnt of her arrival from a close friend. ☊ learn ☊
learn (that)...: We were very surprised to learn (that) she had got married again. ☊ learn ☊
learn who, what, etc...: We only learned who the new teacher was a few days ago. ☊ learn ☊
it is learned that...: It has been learned that 500 jobs are to be lost at the factory. ☊ learn ☊
We have to learn one of Hamlet's speeches for school tomorrow. ☊ learn ☊
learn (from sth): I'm sure she'll learn from her mistakes. ☊ learn ☊
learn (that)...: He'll just have to learn (that) he can't always have his own way. ☊ learn ☊
She must be at least 40. ☊ at least ☊
I've known her at least as long as you have. ☊ at least ☊
She may be slow but at least she's reliable. ☊ at least ☊
The documentary caused a lot of bad feeling, not least among the workers whose lives it described. ☊ not least ☊
leave sth (for sb): Someone left this note for you. ☊ leave ☊
leave sb sth: Someone left you this note. ☊ leave ☊
She left her assistant in charge. ☊ leave ☊
'Where shall we eat?' 'I'll leave it entirely (up) to you (= you can decide).' ☊ leave ☊
leave sb/sth doing sth: Don't leave her waiting outside in the rain. ☊ leave ☊
leave sb with sth: She left me with the impression that she was unhappy with her job. ☊ leave ☊
leave to sb: The only course of action left to me was to notify her employer. ☊ leave ☊
leave sth/sb (+ adv./prep.): I've left my bag on the bus. ☊ leave ☊
leave sth/sb behind: Don't leave any of your belongings behind. ☊ leave ☊
He wasn't well, so we had to leave him behind. ☊ leave ☊
She's leaving him for another man. ☊ leave ☊
My secretary has threatened to leave. ☊ leave ☊
leave for...: The plane leaves for Dallas at 12.35. ☊ leave ☊
The plane leaves Heathrow at 12.35. ☊ leave ☊
Leave me out of this quarrel, please. ☊ leave sb/sth out (of sth) ☊
He hadn't been asked to the party and was feeling very left out. ☊ leave sb/sth out (of sth) ☊
to deliver/give a lecture to first-year students ☊ lecture ☊
He's giving away money left, right and centre. ☊ left, right and centre ☊
Twist your body to the left, then to the right. ☊ left ☊
The Left only has/have a small chance of winning power. ☊ left ☊
She is on the far left of the party. ☊ left ☊
The final leg of the trip was by donkey. ☊ leg ☊
These jeans are too long in the leg. ☊ leg ☊
to take/seek legal advice ☊ legal ☊
a legal adviser ☊ legal ☊
legal costs ☊ legal ☊
They are currently facing a long legal battle in the US courts. ☊ legal ☊
The driver was more than three times over the legal limit (= the amount of alcohol you are allowed to have in your body when you are driving). ☊ legal ☊
a legally binding agreement ☊ legally ☊
to be legally responsible for sb/sth ☊ legally ☊
You are legally entitled to a full refund. ☊ legally ☊
Legally, there is not a lot we can do. ☊ legally ☊
It's an important case both legally and politically. ☊ legally ☊
a lemon tree ☊ lemon ☊
lend (out) sth (to sb): I've lent the car to a friend. ☊ lend ☊
lend sb sth: Can you lend me your car this evening? ☊ lend ☊
lend (sth) (to sb): The bank refused to lend the money to us. ☊ lend ☊
Her novels vary in length. ☊ length ☊
She got a headache if she had to read for any length of time (= for a long time). ☊ length ☊
Size of pension depends partly on length of service with the company. ☊ length ☊
This room is twice the length of the kitchen. ☊ length ☊
The river is 300 miles in length. ☊ length ☊
He ran the entire length of the beach (= from one end to the other). ☊ length ☊
Did you see the length of his hair? ☊ length ☊
As time passed, she saw less and less of all her old friends at home. ☊ less and less ☊
His simple, elegant paintings reflect his principle that less is more. ☊ less is more ☊
She's having lunch with the Director, no less. ☊ no less ☊
The guide contains details of no less than 115 hiking routes. ☊ no less than... ☊
He's too shy to ask a stranger the time, much less speak to a room full of people. ☊ even/much/still less ☊
She found the job less and less attractive. ☊ less and less ☊
She gives piano lessons. ☊ lesson ☊
Other countries can teach us a lesson or two on industrial policy. ☊ lesson ☊
The accident taught me a lesson I'll never forget. ☊ lesson ☊
We are still absorbing the harsh lessons of this disaster. ☊ lesson ☊
It was a lesson not lost on (= learned well by) the team manager. ☊ lesson ☊
lesson to sb: Let that be a lesson to you (= so that you do not make the same mistake again). ☊ lesson ☊
Their openness was a terrific lesson to me. ☊ lesson ☊
They decided to let out the smaller offices at low rents. ☊ let ☊
Here, let me do it. ☊ let ☊
Let us get those boxes down for you. ☊ let ☊
Let's go to the beach. ☊ let ☊
Let's not tell her what we did. ☊ let ☊
Don't let's tell her what we did. ☊ let ☊
I don't think we'll make it, but let's try anyway. ☊ let ☊
'Shall we check it again?' 'Yes, let's.' ☊ let ☊
let sb/sth do sth: Let them splash around in the pool for a while. ☊ let ☊
Don't let her upset you. ☊ let ☊
Let your body relax. ☊ let ☊
let sb/sth: He'd eat chocolate all day long if I let him. ☊ let ☊
let sb/sth do sth: They won't let him leave the country. ☊ let ☊
let sb/sth: She wanted to lend me some money but I wouldn't let her. ☊ let ☊
Please let me past. ☊ let ☊
I'm afraid she let us down badly. ☊ let sb down ☊
This machine won't let you down. ☊ let sb down ☊
He trudged home feeling lonely and let down. ☊ let sb down ☊
Don't let the rope go. ☊ let sb/sth go, let go (of sb/sth) ☊
Don't let go of the rope. ☊ let sb/sth go, let go (of sb/sth) ☊
Now let me see—where did he say he lived? ☊ let me see/think ☊
Archaeologists found pottery in the lowest level of the site. ☊ level ☊
On a more personal level, I would like to thank Jean for all the help she has given me. ☊ level ☊
a decision taken at board level ☊ level ☊
a computer game with 15 levels ☊ level ☊
What is the level of this course? ☊ level ☊
Are these pictures level? ☊ level ☊
level with sth: This latest rise is intended to keep wages level with inflation. ☊ level ☊
She drew level with (= came beside) the police car. ☊ 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 ☊
a driving licence ☊ licence ☊
licence (for sth): a licence for the software ☊ licence ☊
Is there a licence fee? ☊ licence ☊
James lost his licence for six months (= had his licence taken away by the police as a punishment). ☊ licence ☊
licence (to do sth): You need a licence to fish in this river. ☊ licence ☊
a licence holder (= a person who has been given a licence) ☊ licence ☊
a site licence for the new software ☊ licence ☊
license sth: The new drug has not yet been licensed in the US. ☊ license ☊
licensing hours (= the times when alcohol can be sold at a pub, etc.) ☊ license ☊
license sb/sth to do sth: They had licensed the firm to produce the drug. ☊ license ☊
a driver's license ☊ license ☊
a license for the software ☊ license ☊
a license holder (= a person who has been given a license) ☊ license ☊
I can't get the lid off this jar. ☊ lid ☊
These machines have lain idle since the factory closed. ☊ lie ☊
These new figures give the lie to the belief that unemployment is going down. ☊ give the lie to sth ☊
This is a great holiday resort that is full of life. ☊ life ☊
the worries of everyday life ☊ life ☊
Commuting is a part of daily life for many people. ☊ life ☊
We bought a dishwasher to make life easier. ☊ life ☊
In real life (= when she met him) he wasn't how she had imagined him at all. ☊ life ☊
Life can be difficult when you move to a new town. ☊ life ☊
Life isn't like in the movies, you know. ☊ life ☊
She enjoyed political life. ☊ life ☊
How do you find life in Japan? ☊ life ☊
He has had a good life. ☊ life ☊
My day-to-day life is not very exciting. ☊ life ☊
Her daily life involved meeting lots of people. ☊ life ☊
She lived a quiet life in the countryside. ☊ life ☊
Many of these children have led very sheltered lives (= they have not had many different experiences). ☊ life ☊
He doesn't like to talk about his private life. ☊ life ☊
She has a full social life. ☊ life ☊
articles about the love lives of the stars ☊ life ☊
He's lived here all his life. ☊ life ☊
He became very weak towards the end of his life. ☊ life ☊
She is a life member of the club. ☊ life ☊
They could see that the company had a limited life (= it was going to close). ☊ life ☊
In Italy the average life of a government is eleven months. ☊ life ☊
The floods caused a massive loss of life (= many people were killed). ☊ life ☊
lift sb/sth (up) (+ adv./prep.): He stood there with his arms lifted above his head. ☊ lift ☊
lift (up): Her eyebrows lifted. 'Apologize? Why?' ☊ lift ☊
I'll give you a lift to the station. ☊ lift ☊
Could I have a lift into town? ☊ lift ☊
She hitched a lift on a truck. ☊ lift ☊
It's on the sixth floor—let's take the lift. ☊ lift ☊
A light was still burning in the bedroom. ☊ light ☊
Keep going—the lights (= traffic lights) are green. ☊ light ☊
She could just see by the light of the candle. ☊ light ☊
Bring it into the light so I can see it. ☊ light ☊
We were just making light conversation. ☊ light ☊
This programme looks at the lighter side of politics. ☊ 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 ☊
Let's talk about lighter things, shall we? ☊ light ☊
On a lighter note, we end the news today with a story about a duck called Quackers. ☊ light ☊
Trading on the stock exchange was light today. ☊ light ☊
After his accident he was moved to lighter work. ☊ light ☊
She felt a light tap on her shoulder. ☊ light ☊
As a boxer, he was always light on his feet (= quick and elegant in the way he moved). ☊ light ☊
Modern video cameras are light and easy to carry. ☊ light ☊
Carry this bag—it's the lightest. ☊ light ☊
We'll leave in the morning as soon as it's light. ☊ light ☊
She lit a candle. ☊ light ☊
Steve took out a cigarette and lit it. ☊ light ☊
She ran lightly up the stairs. ☊ lightly ☊
She tended to sleep lightly nowadays (= it was easy to disturb her). ☊ lightly ☊
She's wearing a dress like mine. ☊ like ☊
He's very like his father. ☊ like ☊
She looks nothing like (= not at all like) her mother. ☊ like ☊
That sounds like (= I think I can hear) him coming now. ☊ like ☊
What's it like studying in Spain? ☊ like ☊
This new girlfriend of his—what's she like? ☊ like ☊
It's just like her to tell everyone about it. ☊ like ☊
He ran like the wind (= very fast). ☊ like ☊
You do it like this. ☊ like ☊
I, like everyone else, had read these stories in the press. ☊ like ☊
The candles are arranged like so (= in this way). ☊ like ☊
anti-utopian novels like 'Animal Farm' and '1984' ☊ like ☊
like sb/sth: She's nice. I like her. ☊ like ☊
How did you like Japan (= did you find it pleasant)? ☊ like ☊
You've got to go to school, whether you like it or not. ☊ like ☊
like doing sth: She's never liked swimming. ☊ like ☊
like sb/sth doing sth: I didn't like him taking all the credit. ☊ like ☊
I didn't like his taking all the credit. ☊ like ☊
like to do sth: I like to see them enjoying themselves. ☊ like ☊
like doing sth: He doesn't like asking his parents for help. ☊ like ☊
like to do sth: I'd like to think it over. ☊ like ☊
'Shall we stop now?' 'If you like.' ☊ if you like ☊
If you like, we could go out this evening. ☊ if you like ☊
No one sings the blues like she did. ☊ like ☊
Like I said (= as I said before), you're always welcome to stay. ☊ like ☊
She acts like she owns the place. ☊ like ☊
She knew the limits of her power. ☊ limit ☊
to push/stretch/test sb/sth to the limit ☊ limit ☊
They were travelling at a speed that was double the legal limit. ☊ limit ☊
I've limited myself to 1 000 calories a day to try and lose weight. ☊ limit ☊
The teaching of history should not be limited to dates and figures. ☊ limit sth to sb/sth ☊
This animal's intelligence is very limited. ☊ limited ☊
This offer is for a limited period only. ☊ limited ☊
The town is in a direct line between London and the coast. ☊ line ☊
Please move; you're right in my line of vision (= the direction I am looking in). ☊ line ☊
The train was delayed because a tree had fallen across the line. ☊ line ☊
Your bill includes line rental. ☊ line ☊
The company's lines have been jammed (= busy) all day with people making complaints. ☊ line ☊
I was talking to John when the line suddenly went dead. ☊ line ☊
If you hold the line (= stay on the telephone and wait), I'll see if she is available. ☊ line ☊
a fishing line ☊ line ☊
He hung the towels out on the line (= clothes line). ☊ line ☊
They dropped the sails and threw a line to a man on the dock. ☊ line ☊
This novel is the latest in a long line of thrillers that he has written. ☊ line ☊
That was the first in a whole line of mistakes and bad decisions. ☊ line ☊
a long line of trees ☊ line ☊
He traced the line of her jaw with his finger. ☊ line ☊
a beautiful sports car with sleek lines ☊ line ☊
He was convicted of illegally importing weapons across state lines. ☊ line ☊
a district/county line ☊ line ☊
lines of longitude and latitude ☊ line ☊
Draw a thick black line across the page. ☊ line ☊
The ball went over the line. ☊ line ☊
Be careful not to cross the line (= the broken line painted down the middle of the road). ☊ line ☊
Your feet must be behind the line when you serve (= in tennis ). ☊ line ☊
He has fine lines around his eyes. ☊ line ☊
The department is interested in developing closer links with industry. ☊ link ☊
a high-speed rail link ☊ link ☊
To visit similar websites to this one, click on the links at the bottom of the page. ☊ link ☊
link A to B: The video cameras are linked to a powerful computer. ☊ link ☊
link A and B (together): When computers are networked, they are linked together so that information can be transferred between them. ☊ link ☊
link A and B: The two factors are directly linked. ☊ link ☊
The assistant pursed her lips. ☊ lip ☊
Not a drop of alcohol passed my lips (= I didn't drink any). ☊ lip ☊
the transition from liquid to vapour ☊ liquid ☊
The detergent comes in powder or liquid form. ☊ liquid ☊
Her novel shot to the top of the best-seller list. ☊ list ☊
We were asked to list our ten favourite songs. ☊ list ☊
I listened carefully to her story. ☊ listen ☊
None of this would have happened if you'd listened to me. ☊ listen ☊
Why won't you listen to reason? ☊ listen ☊
Listen, there's something I have to tell you. ☊ listen ☊
'Which do you want?' 'I'll take the little one.' ☊ little ☊
She gave a little laugh. ☊ little ☊
We should manage, with a little bit of luck. ☊ little ☊
Here's a little something (= a small present) for your birthday. ☊ little ☊
She's a good little worker. ☊ little ☊
He'd become quite the little gentleman. ☊ little ☊
I lived in America when I was little. ☊ little ☊
Students have little or no choice in the matter. ☊ little ☊
I understood little of what he said. ☊ little ☊
She said little or nothing (= hardly anything) about her experience. ☊ little ☊
I've only read a little of the book so far. ☊ little ☊
It caused not a little/no little (= a lot of) confusion. ☊ little ☊
After a little (= a short time) he got up and left. ☊ little ☊
Little by little the snow disappeared. ☊ little by little ☊
His English is improving little by little. ☊ little by little ☊
Little did I know that this spelled the end of my career. ☊ little ☊
She seemed a little afraid of going inside. ☊ little ☊
These shoes are a little (bit) too big for me. ☊ little ☊
She felt tired and more than a little worried. ☊ little ☊
This moment will live in our memory for many years to come. ☊ live ☊
live sth: She lived a very peaceful life. ☊ live ☊
They lived their lives to the full. ☊ live ☊
Spiders can live for several days without food. ☊ live ☊
He's the greatest player who ever lived. ☊ live ☊
She needs to find somewhere to live. ☊ live ☊
Where do these plates live (= where are they usually kept)? ☊ live ☊
Small birds live mainly on insects. ☊ live on sth ☊
a live recording made at Wembley Arena ☊ live ☊
It was the first interview I'd done in front of a live audience (= with people watching). ☊ live ☊
We saw a real live rattlesnake! ☊ live ☊
He showed a lively interest in politics. ☊ lively ☊
She's got loads of friends. ☊ load ☊
There's loads to do today. ☊ load ☊
We saw a load of houses before we bought this one. ☊ load ☊
The trucks waited at the warehouse to pick up their loads. ☊ load ☊
He put half a load of washing in the machine. ☊ load ☊
The plane took off with a full load. ☊ load ☊
load sth (into sth): She loaded film into the camera. ☊ load ☊
load sth (with sth): She loaded the camera with film. ☊ load ☊
Can you help me load the dishwasher? ☊ load ☊
They loaded her with gifts. ☊ load ☊
to take out/repay a loan (= to borrow money/pay it back) ☊ loan ☊
bank loans with low interest rates ☊ loan ☊
It took three years to repay my student loan (= money lent to a student). ☊ loan ☊
a car loan (= a loan to buy a car) ☊ loan ☊
I even gave her the loan of my car. ☊ loan ☊
an exhibition of paintings on loan (= borrowed) from private collections ☊ loan ☊
decisions made at local rather than national level ☊ local ☊
Do you live locally (= in this area)? ☊ locally ☊
The mechanic located the fault immediately. ☊ locate ☊
Rescue planes are trying to locate the missing sailors. ☊ locate ☊
This suitcase doesn't lock. ☊ lock ☊
She turned the key in the lock. ☊ lock ☊
I fail to see the logic behind his argument. ☊ logic ☊
Linking the proposals in a single package did have a certain logic. ☊ logic ☊
There is no logic to/in any of their claims. ☊ logic ☊
the rules of logic ☊ logic ☊
a logical thing to do in the circumstances ☊ logical ☊
It was a logical conclusion from the child's point of view. ☊ logical ☊
Each of them having their own room was the logical solution. ☊ logical ☊
Computer programming needs someone with a logical mind. ☊ logical ☊
She lives alone and often feels lonely. ☊ lonely ☊
She usually wears long skirts. ☊ long ☊
a long-sleeved shirt ☊ long ☊
He's been ill (for) a long time. ☊ long ☊
There was a long silence before she spoke. ☊ long ☊
I like it now the days are getting longer (= it stays light for more time each day). ☊ long ☊
a long book/film/list (= taking a lot of time to read/watch/deal with) ☊ long ☊
Nurses have to work long hours (= for more hours in the day than is usual). ☊ long ☊
He stared at them for the longest time (= for a very long time) before answering. ☊ long ☊
I'm tired. It's been a long day. ☊ long ☊
She had long dark hair. ☊ long ☊
It was the world's longest bridge. ☊ long ☊
a long journey/walk/drive/flight ☊ long ☊
We're a long way from anywhere here. ☊ long ☊
Have you been here long? ☊ long ☊
Stay as long as you like. ☊ long ☊
This may take longer than we thought. ☊ long ☊
These reforms are long overdue. ☊ long ☊
It wasn't long before she had persuaded him (= it only took a short time). ☊ long ☊
They had long since (= a long time before the present time) moved away. ☊ long ☊
So long as there is a demand for these drugs, the financial incentive for drug dealers will be there. ☊ as/so long as ☊
He no longer lives here. ☊ no/any longer ☊
look (to sb) like sb/sth: That looks like an interesting book. ☊ look ☊
look (to sb) like sb/sth: That photograph doesn't look like her at all. ☊ look ☊
look (to sb) as if.../as though...: It doesn't look as if we'll be moving after all. ☊ look ☊
look (to sb) like...: It doesn't look like we'll be moving after all. ☊ look ☊
I can't find my book—I've looked everywhere. ☊ look ☊
We're looking for someone with experience for this post. ☊ look ☊
If you look carefully you can just see our house from here. ☊ look ☊
look (at sb/sth): She looked at me and smiled. ☊ look ☊
Don't look now, but there's someone staring at you! ☊ look ☊
Do look out for spelling mistakes in your work. ☊ look out for sb/sth ☊
I haven't had time to look at (= read) the papers yet. ☊ look at sth ☊
The implications of the new law will need to be looked at. ☊ look at sth ☊
Looked at from that point of view, his decision is easier to understand. ☊ look at sth ☊
Don't worry about me—I can look after myself (= I don't need any help). ☊ look after yourself/sb/sth ☊
Let's look round the town this afternoon. ☊ look around/round (sth) ☊
She looks down on people who haven't been to college. ☊ look down on sb/sth ☊
I'm looking forward to the weekend. ☊ look forward to sth ☊
She looked round when she heard the noise. ☊ look round ☊
Can you look up the opening times on the website? ☊ look sth up ☊
It's going to rain today by the look of it (= judging by appearances). ☊ look ☊
I don't like the look of that guy (= I don't trust him, judging by his appearance). ☊ look ☊
She has her father's good looks. ☊ look ☊
He lost his looks (= became less attractive) in later life. ☊ look ☊
I've had a good look for it, but I can't find it. ☊ look ☊
Here, have a look at this. ☊ look ☊
Take a look at these figures! ☊ look ☊
Make sure you get a good look at their faces. ☊ look ☊
One look at his face and Jenny stopped laughing. ☊ look ☊
We'll be taking a close look at these proposals (= examining them carefully). ☊ look ☊
She usually wears her hair loose. ☊ loose ☊
The potatoes were sold loose, not in bags. ☊ loose ☊
The horse had broken loose (= escaped) from its tether. ☊ loose ☊
During the night, somebody had cut the boat loose from its moorings. ☊ loose ☊
She fastened the belt loosely around her waist. ☊ loosely ☊
Hold the rope loosely between your finger and thumb. ☊ loosely ☊
Emergency food supplies were brought in by lorry. ☊ lorry ☊
I've lost ten pounds since I started this diet. ☊ lose ☊
The company has lost a lot of business to its competitors. ☊ lose ☊
You will lose your deposit if you cancel the order. ☊ lose ☊
The closure of the factory will lead to a number of job losses. ☊ loss ☊
When she died I was filled with a sense of loss. ☊ loss ☊
The company has announced net losses of $1.5 million. ☊ loss ☊
Her departure is a big loss to the school. ☊ loss ☊
She will be a great loss to the school. ☊ loss ☊
If he isn't prepared to accept this money, then that's his loss. ☊ loss ☊
The strike cost them thousands of pounds in lost business. ☊ lost ☊
She's trying to recapture her lost youth. ☊ lost ☊
I felt so lost after my mother died. ☊ lost ☊
He's a lost soul (= a person who does not seem to know what to do, and seems unhappy). ☊ lost ☊
She still has an awful lot (= a very large amount) to learn. ☊ lot ☊
I saw a lot of her (= I saw her often) last summer. ☊ lot ☊
I'm feeling a lot better today. ☊ lot ☊
I eat lots less than I used to. ☊ lot ☊
I play tennis quite a lot (= often) in the summer. ☊ lot ☊
That music's too loud—please turn it down. ☊ loud ☊
She screamed as loudly as she could. ☊ loudly ☊
Please read the letter out loud. ☊ out loud ☊
Take care, my love. ☊ love ☊
He was the love of my life (= the person I loved most). ☊ love ☊
I like most sports but tennis is my first love. ☊ love ☊
a love of learning ☊ love ☊
He's in love with his work. ☊ love ☊
I fell in love with the house. ☊ love ☊
a love song/story ☊ love ☊
We're in love! ☊ love ☊
She was in love with him. ☊ love ☊
They fell in love with each other. ☊ love ☊
It was love at first sight (= they were attracted to each other the first time they met). ☊ love ☊
They're madly in love. ☊ love ☊
Their love grew with the years. ☊ love ☊
a mother's love for her children ☊ love ☊
love of your country ☊ love ☊
He seems incapable of love. ☊ love ☊
love sth: I really love summer evenings. ☊ love ☊
I just love it when you bring me presents! ☊ love ☊
He loved the way she smiled. ☊ love ☊
I love it in Spain (= I like the life there). ☊ love ☊
It was one of his best-loved songs. ☊ love ☊
You're going to love this. They've changed their minds again. ☊ love ☊
love to do sth: I love to go out dancing. ☊ love ☊
love sb/sth to do sth: He loved her to sing to him. ☊ love ☊
love to do sth: Come on Rory, the kids would love to hear you sing. ☊ love ☊
love sb/sth to do sth: I'd love her to come and live with us. ☊ love ☊
love sth: 'Cigarette?' 'I'd love one, but I've just given up.' ☊ love ☊
I love you. ☊ love ☊
If you love each other, why not get married? ☊ love ☊
Her much-loved brother lay dying of AIDS. ☊ love ☊
He had become a well-loved member of staff. ☊ love ☊
Relatives need time to grieve over loved ones they have lost. ☊ love ☊
to love your country ☊ love ☊
She looked particularly lovely that night. ☊ lovely ☊
He has a lovely voice. ☊ lovely ☊
'Can I get you anything?' 'A cup of tea would be lovely.' ☊ lovely ☊
What a lovely surprise! ☊ lovely ☊
How lovely to see you! ☊ lovely ☊
Isn't it a lovely day? ☊ lovely ☊
We've had a lovely time. ☊ lovely ☊
It's a lovely old farm. ☊ lovely ☊
It's been lovely having you here. ☊ lovely ☊
You've got yourself into a lovely mess, haven't you? ☊ lovely ☊
Her mother was a lovely woman. ☊ lovely ☊
He denied that he was her lover. ☊ lover ☊
We were lovers for several years. ☊ lover ☊
The park was full of young lovers holding hands. ☊ lover ☊
a lover of music ☊ lover ☊
an art-lover ☊ lover ☊
a nature-lover ☊ lover ☊
She has a very low opinion of her own abilities. ☊ low ☊
students with low marks/grades in their exams ☊ low ☊
Our supplies are running low (= we only have a little left). ☊ low ☊
a low range of hills ☊ low ☊
low clouds ☊ low ☊
flying at low altitude ☊ low ☊
a low-powered PC ☊ low ☊
The candles were burning low. ☊ low ☊
a plane flying low over the town ☊ low ☊
low-flying aircraft ☊ low ☊
She has always remained loyal to her political principles. ☊ loyal ☊
With (any) luck, we'll be home before dark. ☊ luck ☊
With a bit of luck, we'll finish on time. ☊ luck ☊
So far I have had no luck with finding a job. ☊ luck ☊
I could hardly believe my luck when he said yes. ☊ luck ☊
It was a stroke of luck that we found you. ☊ luck ☊
By sheer luck nobody was hurt in the explosion. ☊ luck ☊
We wish her luck in her new career. ☊ luck ☊
You're in luck (= lucky) —there's one ticket left. ☊ luck ☊
You're out of luck. She's not here. ☊ luck ☊
What a piece of luck! ☊ 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 ☊
She dared not trust to luck that nobody would see her. ☊ luck ☊
to have good/bad luck ☊ luck ☊
I put the loss of the money down to pure bad luck. ☊ luck ☊
The best of luck with your exams. ☊ the best of luck (with sth), good luck (with sth) ☊
Good luck! I hope it goes well. ☊ the best of luck (with sth), good luck (with sth) ☊
lucky (to do sth): His friend was killed and he knows he is lucky to be alive. ☊ lucky ☊
She was lucky enough to be chosen for the team. ☊ lucky ☊
lucky (that...): You were lucky (that) you spotted the danger in time. ☊ lucky ☊
You can think yourself lucky you didn't get mugged. ☊ lucky ☊
She counted herself lucky that she still had a job. ☊ lucky ☊
Mark is one of the lucky ones—he at least has somewhere to sleep. ☊ lucky ☊
the lucky winners ☊ lucky ☊
It was lucky for us that we were able to go. ☊ lucky ☊
That was the luckiest escape of my life. ☊ lucky ☊
a lucky guess ☊ lucky ☊
a lucky charm ☊ lucky ☊
There's room for one more piece of luggage. ☊ luggage ☊
You stay there with the luggage while I find a cab. ☊ luggage ☊
This sauce has lumps in it. ☊ lump ☊
She has a fine pair of lungs! (= she can sing or shout loudly) ☊ lung ☊
Machines have replaced human labour in many industries. ☊ machine ☊
to operate/run a machine ☊ machine ☊
How does this machine work? ☊ machine ☊
a washing/sewing machine ☊ machine ☊
a machine for making plastic toys ☊ machine ☊
I left a message on her answering machine. ☊ machine ☊
The potatoes are planted by machine. ☊ machine ☊
Just put those clothes in the machine (= the washing machine). ☊ machine ☊
The new machines (= computers) will be shipped next month. ☊ machine ☊
agricultural/industrial machinery ☊ machinery ☊
a piece of machinery ☊ machinery ☊
a clock with all its machinery hanging out ☊ machinery ☊
She seemed to have gone stark raving mad. ☊ mad ☊
A revolver is the only way to stop a mad dog. ☊ mad ☊
You must be mad to risk it. ☊ mad ☊
It was a mad idea. ☊ mad ☊
'I'm going to buy some new clothes.' 'Well, don't go mad (= spend more than is sensible).' ☊ mad ☊
He'll go mad when he sees the damage. ☊ mad ☊
He's always been mad about kids. ☊ mad ☊
She's completely power-mad. ☊ mad ☊
mad with sth: to be mad with anger/excitement/grief/love ☊ mad ☊
an online magazine ☊ magazine ☊
dance and music which capture the magic of India ☊ magic ☊
He loved the magic and mystery of the place. ☊ magic ☊
Like all truly charismatic people, he can work his magic on both men and women. ☊ magic ☊
Our year in Italy was pure/sheer magic. ☊ 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 ☊
It was a magic moment when the two sisters were reunited after 30 years. ☊ magic ☊
She has a magic touch with the children and they do everything she asks. ☊ magic ☊
the Royal Mail ☊ mail ☊
There isn't much mail today. ☊ mail ☊
Check regularly for new mail. ☊ mail ☊
mail sb/sth: The company intends to mail 50 000 households in the area. ☊ mail ☊
mail sth (to sb/sth): The virus mails itself forward to everyone in your address book. ☊ mail ☊
Be careful crossing the main road. ☊ main ☊
The electricity supply has been cut off at the mains. ☊ main ☊
Plug the transformer into the mains (= the place on a wall where electricity is brought into a room). ☊ main ☊
The shaver will run off batteries or mains. ☊ main ☊
The service here is, in the main, reliable. ☊ in the main ☊
In the main, the money raised goes to children's charities. ☊ in the main ☊
They eat mainly fruit and nuts. ☊ mainly ☊
'Where do you export to?' 'France, mainly.' ☊ mainly ☊
The population almost doubles in summer, mainly because of the jazz festival. ☊ mainly ☊
During the day it'll become mainly dry with clear skies. ☊ mainly ☊
Anorexia is an illness that occurs mainly in adolescents. ☊ mainly ☊
The people in the hotel were mainly foreign tourists. ☊ mainly ☊
to maintain law and order/standards/a balance ☊ maintain ☊
She maintained a dignified silence. ☊ maintain ☊
to maintain prices (= prevent them falling or rising) ☊ maintain ☊
The house is large and difficult to maintain. ☊ maintain ☊
maintain (that)...: The men maintained (that) they were out of the country when the crime was committed. ☊ maintain ☊
maintain sth: She has always maintained her innocence. ☊ maintain ☊
+ speech: 'But I'm innocent!' she maintained. ☊ maintain ☊
Her income was barely enough to maintain one child, let alone three. ☊ maintain ☊
major international companies ☊ major ☊
There were calls for major changes to the welfare system. ☊ major ☊
The majority of people interviewed prefer TV to radio. ☊ majority ☊
This treatment is not available in the vast majority of hospitals. ☊ majority ☊
a majority decision (= one that is decided by what most people want) ☊ majority ☊
The resolution was carried by a huge majority. ☊ majority ☊
He made a fortune on the stock market. ☊ make ☊
He makes a living as a stand-up comic. ☊ make ☊
She would have made an excellent teacher. ☊ make ☊
This room would make a nice office. ☊ make ☊
She made him her assistant. ☊ make ☊
make sb do sth: They made me repeat the whole story. ☊ make ☊
be made to do sth: She must be made to comply with the rules. ☊ make ☊
make sb: He never cleans his room and his mother never tries to make him. ☊ make ☊
The news made him very happy. ☊ make ☊
The full story was never made public. ☊ make ☊
She couldn't make herself heard above the noise of the traffic. ☊ make ☊
She always makes me laugh. ☊ make ☊
This dress makes me look fat. ☊ make ☊
What makes you say that (= why do you think so)? ☊ make ☊
Nothing will make me change my mind. ☊ make ☊
make sth of sb/sth: This isn't very important—I don't want to make an issue of it. ☊ make ☊
You've made a terrible mess of this job. ☊ make ☊
to make bread/cement/paper ☊ make ☊
She makes her own clothes. ☊ make ☊
make sth for sb: She made coffee for us all. ☊ make ☊
make sb sth: She made us all coffee. ☊ 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 ☊
I told the kids a story, making it up as I went along. ☊ make sth up ☊
A warm and sunny September made up for a miserable wet August. ☊ make up for sth ☊
He never really made it as an actor. ☊ make it ☊
The flight leaves in twenty minutes—we'll never make it. ☊ make it ☊
I'm sorry I won't be able to make it (= for example, to a party) on Saturday. ☊ make it ☊
She never wears make-up. ☊ make-up ☊
a male nurse/model/colleague ☊ male ☊
the male menopause (= emotional and physical problems that affect some men at about the age of 50) ☊ male ☊
The male of the species has a white tail. ☊ male ☊
Let's go to the mall. ☊ mall ☊
the damage caused by man to the environment ☊ man ☊
It's like trying to manage an unruly child. ☊ manage ☊
Can you manage that suitcase? ☊ manage ☊
to manage a factory/bank/hotel/soccer team ☊ manage ☊
to manage a department/project ☊ manage ☊
We need people who are good at managing. ☊ manage ☊
He has to manage on less than £100 a week. ☊ manage ☊
Don't tell me how to manage my affairs. ☊ manage ☊
a computer program that helps you manage data efficiently ☊ manage ☊
Let's meet up again—can you manage next week sometime? ☊ manage ☊
She's 82 and can't manage on her own any more. ☊ manage ☊
manage with/without sb/sth: How do you manage without a car? ☊ manage ☊
I don't know how she manages on her own with four kids. ☊ manage ☊
manage sth: In spite of his disappointment, he managed a weak smile. ☊ manage ☊
I don't know exactly how we'll manage it, but we will, somehow. ☊ manage ☊
Can you manage another piece of cake? (= eat one) ☊ manage ☊
manage (to do sth): We managed to get to the airport in time. ☊ manage ☊
How did you manage to persuade him? ☊ manage ☊
He always manages to say the wrong thing. ☊ manage ☊
We couldn't have managed without you. ☊ manage ☊
'Need any help?' 'No, thanks. I can manage.' ☊ manage ☊
a career in management ☊ management ☊
hotel/project management ☊ management ☊
a management training course ☊ management ☊
The report blames bad management. ☊ management ☊
The company's top-down management style made decision-making slow and inflexible. ☊ management ☊
He is one of the highest paid management gurus in the world. ☊ management ☊
The management is/are considering closing the factory. ☊ management ☊
The shop is now under new management. ☊ management ☊
junior/middle/senior management ☊ management ☊
a management decision/job ☊ management ☊
Most managements are keen to avoid strikes. ☊ management ☊
classroom management ☊ management ☊
time management (= the way in which you organize how you spend your time) ☊ management ☊
management of staff ☊ management ☊
Diet plays an important role in the management of heart disease. ☊ management ☊
a bank/hotel manager ☊ manager ☊
a meeting of area managers ☊ manager ☊
The manner in which the decision was announced was extremely regrettable. ☊ manner ☊
It is bad manners to talk with your mouth full. ☊ manner ☊
She could at least have the good manners to let me know she won't be able to attend. ☊ manner ☊
a car/computer manufacturer ☊ manufacturer ☊
Many jobs in manufacturing were lost during the recession. ☊ manufacturing ☊
The company has established its first manufacturing base in Europe. ☊ manufacturing ☊
Many people feel that the law should be changed. ☊ many ☊
Many of those present disagreed. ☊ many ☊
There are too many mistakes in this essay. ☊ many ☊
I've known her for a great many (= very many) years. ☊ many ☊
Even if one person is hurt that is one too many. ☊ many ☊
There were as many as 200 people at the lecture. ☊ as many as... ☊
It is now possible to map the different functions of the brain. ☊ map ☊
He has his career path clearly mapped out. ☊ map sth out ☊
She marched over to me and demanded an apology. ☊ march ☊
a ceremony to mark the 50th anniversary of the end of the war ☊ mark ☊
The cross marks the spot where the body was found. ☊ mark ☊
The route has been marked in red. ☊ mark ☊
mark sb/sth + adj.: The teacher marked her absent (= made a mark by her name to show that she was absent). ☊ mark ☊
Why have you marked this wrong? ☊ mark ☊
Do not open any mail marked 'Confidential'. ☊ mark ☊
I got full marks (= the highest mark possible) in the spelling test. ☊ mark ☊
'You're wearing a tie!' 'Full marks for observation.' ☊ mark ☊
Any piece of silver bearing his mark is extremely valuable. ☊ mark ☊
Detectives found no marks on the body. ☊ mark ☊
a fruit/flower/antiques market ☊ market ☊
market stalls/traders ☊ market ☊
We buy our fruit and vegetables at the market. ☊ market ☊
Thursday is market day. ☊ market ☊
a market town (= a town in Britain where a regular market is or was held) ☊ market ☊
a growing/declining market for second-hand cars ☊ market ☊
There's not much of a market for black and white televisions nowadays. ☊ market ☊
Persuasion is one of the most valuable skills in marketing. ☊ marketing ☊
All of her children's marriages ended in divorce. ☊ marriage ☊
She has two children by a previous marriage. ☊ marriage ☊
This is his second marriage. ☊ marriage ☊
My parents are celebrating 30 years of marriage. ☊ marriage ☊
She's married to John. ☊ married ☊
Rachel and David are getting married on Saturday. ☊ married ☊
marry (sb): She married a German. ☊ marry ☊
a mass of snow and rocks falling down the mountain ☊ mass ☊
The sky was full of dark masses of clouds. ☊ mass ☊
There were masses of people in the shops yesterday. ☊ mass ☊
weapons of mass destruction ☊ mass ☊
The explosion made a massive hole in the ground. ☊ massive ☊
They have a massive great house. ☊ massive ☊
a master of disguise ☊ master ☊
a master of the serve-and-volley game ☊ master ☊
They are playing an important match against Liverpool on Saturday. ☊ match ☊
to strike a match (= to make it burn) ☊ match ☊
If you suspect a gas leak do not strike a match or use electricity. ☊ match ☊
He took all her letters into the yard and put a match to them. ☊ match ☊
Her fingerprints match those found at the scene of the crime. ☊ match ☊
The dark clouds matched her mood. ☊ match ☊
a scarf with gloves to match ☊ match ☊
The suspects' stories just don't match up. ☊ match up (with sth) ☊
'What material is this dress made of?' 'Cotton.' ☊ material ☊
building materials (= bricks, sand, glass, etc.) ☊ material ☊
teaching materials ☊ material ☊
The company produces its own training material. ☊ material ☊
The teacher saw her as good university material (= good enough to go to university). ☊ material ☊
She's collecting material for her latest novel. ☊ material ☊
changes in your material circumstances ☊ material ☊
the school mathematics curriculum ☊ mathematics ☊
She resigned over a matter of principle. ☊ matter ☊
The government must deal with this as a matter of urgency. ☊ matter ☊
'I think this is the best so far.' 'Well, that's a matter of opinion (= other people may think differently). ☊ matter ☊
'We've bought a new TV.' 'What was the matter with the old one?' ☊ matter ☊
What's the matter with you today (= why are you behaving like this)? ☊ matter ☊
What on earth was the matter with her, she wondered. She'd come here to enjoy herself and here she was, stuck on her own in the hotel. ☊ matter ☊
She may need your help with some business matters. ☊ matter ☊
It's a matter for the police (= for them to deal with). ☊ matter ☊
Let's get on with the matter in hand (= what we need to deal with now). ☊ matter ☊
It was no easy matter getting him to change his mind. ☊ matter ☊
I did not feel that we had got to the heart of the matter (= the most important part). ☊ matter ☊
Unfortunately, there is nothing we can do to improve matters. ☊ matter ☊
And then, to make matters worse, his parents turned up. ☊ matter ☊
I decided to take matters into my own hands (= deal with the situation myself). ☊ matter ☊
I know which area they live in, but whether I can find their house is a different matter. ☊ be another/a different matter ☊
What does it matter if I spent $100 on it—it's my money! ☊ matter ☊
He's been in prison, you know—not that it matters (= that information does not affect my opinion of him). ☊ matter ☊
For maximum effect do the exercises every day. ☊ maximum ☊
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 ☊
The July maximum (= the highest temperature recorded in July) was 30°C. ☊ maximum ☊
What is the absolute maximum you can afford to pay? ☊ maximum ☊
He may have (= perhaps he has) missed his train. ☊ may ☊
He may be a good father but he's a terrible husband. ☊ may ☊
Maybe you should tell her. ☊ maybe ☊
the Mayor of New York ☊ mayor ☊
Lunch is his main meal of the day. ☊ meal ☊
Your friendship means a great deal to me. ☊ mean ☊
Money means nothing to him. ☊ mean ☊
Her children mean the world to her. ☊ mean ☊
mean sth: Spending too much now will mean a shortage of cash next year. ☊ mean ☊
mean to be/do sth: Do you have any idea what it means to be poor? ☊ mean ☊
mean doing sth: This new order will mean working overtime. ☊ mean ☊
Duncan and Makiko were meant for each other (= are very suitable as partners). ☊ mean ☊
She did everything to get the two of them together, but I guess it just wasn't meant to be. ☊ mean ☊
mean sth: What did she mean by leaving so early (= why did she do it)? ☊ mean ☊
Don't laugh! I mean it (= I am serious). ☊ mean ☊
He means trouble (= to cause trouble). ☊ mean ☊
mean sth as sth: Don't be upset—I'm sure she meant it as a compliment. ☊ mean ☊
mean what...: He means what he says (= is not joking, exaggerating, etc.). ☊ mean ☊
Don't be angry. I'm sure she meant it for the best (= intended to be helpful). ☊ mean ☊
mean to do sth: She means to succeed. ☊ mean ☊
I'm sorry I hurt you. I didn't mean to. ☊ mean ☊
I'm feeling very guilty—I've been meaning to call my parents for days, but still haven't got around to it. ☊ mean ☊
You're meant to (= you are supposed to) pay before you go in. ☊ mean ☊
'Perhaps we should try another approach.' 'What do you mean? (= I don't understand what you are suggesting.)' ☊ mean ☊
What do you mean, you thought I wouldn't mind? (= of course I mind and I am very angry) ☊ mean ☊
What she means is that there's no point in waiting here. ☊ mean ☊
I always found him a little strange, if you know what I mean (= if you understand what I mean by 'strange'). ☊ mean ☊
I know what you mean (= I understand and feel sympathy). I hated learning to drive too. ☊ mean ☊
It was like—weird. Know what I mean? ☊ mean ☊
I see what you mean (= I understand although I may not agree), but I still think it's worth trying. ☊ mean ☊
See what I mean (= I was right and this proves it, doesn't it)? She never agrees to anything I suggest. ☊ mean ☊
'But Pete doesn't know we're here!' 'That's what I mean! (= that's what I have been trying to tell you.)' ☊ mean ☊
Do you mean Ann Smith or Mary Smith? ☊ mean ☊
mean (that)...: Did he mean (that) he was dissatisfied with our service? ☊ mean ☊
mean sth: What does this sentence mean? ☊ mean ☊
What is meant by 'batch processing'? ☊ mean ☊
mean (that)...: The flashing light means (that) you must stop. ☊ mean ☊
This restaurant is meant to be excellent. ☊ be meant to be sth ☊
It was so boring—I mean, nothing happened for the first hour! ☊ I mean ☊
She's English—Scottish, I mean. ☊ I mean ☊
Her life seemed to have lost all meaning. ☊ meaning ☊
Having a child gave new meaning to their lives. ☊ meaning ☊
several layers of meaning ☊ meaning ☊
There are, of course, deeper meanings in the poem. ☊ meaning ☊
With Anna he learned the meaning of love. ☊ meaning ☊
I don't quite get your meaning (= understand what you mean to say). ☊ meaning ☊
What's the meaning of this? I explicitly told you not to leave the room. ☊ meaning ☊
What's the meaning of this word? ☊ meaning ☊
'Honesty'? He doesn't know the meaning of the word! ☊ meaning ☊
Television is an effective means of communication. ☊ means ☊
Have you any means of identification? ☊ means ☊
We needed to get to London but we had no means of transport. ☊ means ☊
Bob spent fifteen months alone on his yacht. Ann, meanwhile, took care of the children on her own. ☊ meanwhile ☊
Stress can be extremely damaging to your health. Exercise, meanwhile, can reduce its effects. ☊ meanwhile ☊
It is difficult to measure the success of the campaign at this stage. ☊ measure ☊
Regular tests are used to measure students' progress. ☊ measure ☊
measure sth (in sth): A ship's speed is measured in knots. ☊ measure ☊
a device that measures the level of radiation in the atmosphere ☊ measure ☊
The Richter Scale is a measure of ground motion. ☊ measure ☊
to take sb's chest/waist measurement ☊ measurement ☊
There's not much meat on this chop. ☊ meat ☊
There's not much meat on her (= she is very thin). ☊ meat ☊
the news/broadcasting/national media ☊ media ☊
The trial was fully reported in the media. ☊ media ☊
The media was/were accused of influencing the final decision. ☊ media ☊
Any event attended by the actor received widespread media coverage. ☊ media ☊
He became a media star for his part in the protests. ☊ media ☊
medical advances/care/research ☊ medical ☊
the medical profession ☊ medical ☊
a medical student/school ☊ medical ☊
a medical certificate (= a statement by a doctor that gives details of your state of health) ☊ medical ☊
advances in modern medicine ☊ medicine ☊
to study/practise medicine ☊ medicine ☊
traditional/conventional/orthodox medicine ☊ medicine ☊
alternative medicine ☊ medicine ☊
a man of medium height/build ☊ medium ☊
the medium of radio/television ☊ medium ☊
Television is the modern medium of communication. ☊ medium ☊
A T-shirt can be an excellent medium for getting your message across. ☊ medium ☊
English is the medium of instruction (= the language used to teach other subjects). ☊ medium ☊
The committee meets on Fridays. ☊ meet ☊
meet (for sth): Let's meet for a drink after work. ☊ meet ☊
Will you meet me at the airport? ☊ meet ☊
The hotel bus meets all incoming flights. ☊ meet ☊
I met him off the plane. ☊ meet ☊
The President met with senior White House aides. ☊ meet with sb ☊
a committee/staff meeting ☊ meeting ☊
What time is the meeting? ☊ meeting ☊
It was a chance meeting that would change my life. ☊ meeting ☊
The snow showed no sign of melting. ☊ melt ☊
melt sth: The sun had melted the snow. ☊ melt ☊
First, melt two ounces of butter. ☊ melt ☊
Have you got enough memory available to run the program? ☊ memory ☊
childhood memories ☊ memory ☊
I have vivid memories of my grandparents. ☊ memory ☊
The photos bring back lots of good memories. ☊ memory ☊
I have a bad memory for names. ☊ memory ☊
There hasn't been peace in the country in/within my memory. ☊ memory ☊
It was the worst storm in recent memory. ☊ memory ☊
This hasn't happened in living memory (= nobody alive now can remember it happening). ☊ memory ☊
I made a mental note to talk to her about it. ☊ mental ☊
He has a complete mental block (= difficulty in understanding or remembering) when it comes to physics. ☊ mental ☊
The experience caused her huge amounts of mental suffering. ☊ mental ☊
She was suffering from physical and mental exhaustion. ☊ mental ☊
I felt extremely fit, both physically and mentally. ☊ mentally ☊
He has two big houses in this country, not to mention his villa in France. ☊ not to mention ☊
to ask for/look at the menu ☊ menu ☊
What's on the menu (= for dinner) tonight? ☊ menu ☊
He seemed so young, a mere boy. ☊ mere ☊
They agreed to go merely because they were getting paid for it. ☊ merely ☊
I feel I've made a mess of things. ☊ mess ☊
Let's try to sort out the mess. ☊ mess ☊
The biggest question is how they got into this mess in the first place. ☊ mess ☊
Jenny's not here at the moment. Can I take a message? ☊ message ☊
I've been trying to get you all day—don't you ever listen to your messages? ☊ message ☊
a televised message from the President to the American people ☊ message ☊
He sent me a message. ☊ message ☊
The campaign is trying to get the message across to young people that drugs are dangerous. ☊ message ☊
method (of sth): a reliable/effective/scientific method of data analysis ☊ method ☊
method (of doing sth): a new method of solving the problem ☊ method ☊
traditional/alternative methods ☊ method ☊
She's in her mid-thirties. ☊ mid- ☊
This chicken isn't cooked in the middle. ☊ middle ☊
Take a sheet of paper and draw a line down the middle. ☊ middle ☊
I like a story with a beginning, a middle and an end. ☊ middle ☊
on the stroke of midnight/shortly after midnight ☊ midnight ☊
She heard the clock strike midnight. ☊ midnight ☊
Let's have a midnight feast tonight (= a secret meal that children like to have in the middle of the night). ☊ midnight ☊
He said he might come tomorrow. ☊ might ☊
He might get there in time, but I can't be sure. ☊ might ☊
I know Vicky doesn't like the job, but I mightn't find it too bad. ☊ might ☊
The pills might have helped him, if only he'd taken them regularly. ☊ might ☊
He might say that now (= it is true that he does), but he can soon change his mind. ☊ might ☊
I thought we might go to the zoo on Saturday. ☊ might ☊
We did about 30 miles a day on our cycling trip. ☊ mile ☊
There isn't a house for miles around here. ☊ mile ☊
The military was/were called in to deal with the riot. ☊ military ☊
a/one millionth of a second ☊ millionth ☊
When I saw the exam questions my mind just went blank (= I couldn't remember anything). ☊ mind ☊
He gave his mind to the arrangements for the next day. ☊ mind ☊
There were all kinds of thoughts running through my mind. ☊ mind ☊
'Drugs' are associated in most people's minds with drug abuse. ☊ mind ☊
She was in a disturbed state of mind. ☊ mind ☊
I could not have complete peace of mind before they returned. ☊ mind ☊
She had a lively and enquiring mind. ☊ mind ☊
I've no idea how her mind works! ☊ mind ☊
He had the body of a man and the mind of a child. ☊ mind ☊
When discussing influential modern artists, three names immediately come to mind. ☊ come/spring to mind ☊
Do you have anyone in mind for this job? ☊ have sb/sth in mind (for sth) ☊
They're both beautiful—I can't make up my mind. ☊ make up your mind, make your mind up ☊
Have you made up your minds where to go for your honeymoon? ☊ make up your mind, make your mind up ☊
You'll never persuade him to stay—his mind's made up (= he has definitely decided to go). ☊ make up your mind, make your mind up ☊
Mind your head! (= for example, be careful you don't hit it on a low ceiling) ☊ mind ☊
Mind your language! (= don't speak in a rude or offensive way) ☊ mind ☊
I don't mind helping if you can't find anyone else. ☊ mind ☊
'Would you like tea or coffee?' 'I don't mind—either's fine.' ☊ mind ☊
mind sb: Don't mind her—she didn't mean what she said. ☊ mind ☊
mind sb doing sth: Are you married, if you don't mind me asking? ☊ mind ☊
Are you married, if you don't mind my asking? ☊ mind ☊
Do you mind driving? I'm feeling pretty tired. ☊ mind ☊
I hope you don't mind the noise. ☊ mind ☊
He wouldn't have minded so much if she'd told him the truth. ☊ mind ☊
mind about sth: Did she mind about not getting the job? ☊ mind ☊
mind doing sth: Did she mind not getting the job? ☊ mind ☊
mind how, what, etc...: She never minded how hot it was. ☊ mind ☊
This isn't where I intended to take you—but never mind, it's just as good. ☊ never mind ☊
Can you read that form carefully, if you wouldn't mind, and then sign it. ☊ if you don't mind, if you wouldn't mind ☊
I've heard they're getting divorced. Mind you, I'm not surprised—they were always arguing. ☊ mind you ☊
He's a friend of mine (= one of my friends). ☊ mine ☊
She wanted one like mine (= like I have). ☊ mine ☊
Let's go back to mine after the show. ☊ mine ☊
What are your minimum requirements for the job? ☊ minimum ☊
As an absolute minimum, you should spend two hours in the evening studying. ☊ minimum ☊
He passed the exams with the minimum of effort. ☊ minimum ☊
There may be some minor changes to the schedule. ☊ minor ☊
Only a small minority of students is/are interested in politics these days. ☊ minority ☊
For a minority, the decision was a disappointment. ☊ minority ☊
the rights of ethnic/racial minorities ☊ minority ☊
The school is 95 per cent minority (= 95 per cent of children are not white Americans but from different groups). ☊ minority ☊
Men are in the minority in this profession. ☊ be in a/the minority ☊
At that very minute, Tom walked in. ☊ minute ☊
Hang on a minute—I'll just get my coat. ☊ minute ☊
I just have to finish this—I won't be a minute. ☊ minute ☊
Could I see you for a minute? ☊ minute ☊
a ten-minute bus ride ☊ minute ☊
Hurry up! He'll be back any minute now. ☊ (at) any minute (now) ☊
I want to see him the minute he arrives. ☊ the minute (that)... ☊
The minute she walked through the door I thought she looked different. ☊ the minute (that)... ☊
Come down this minute! ☊ this minute ☊
I don't know what I'm going to do yet—I've just this minute found out. ☊ this minute ☊
a rear-view mirror (= in a car, so that the driver can see what is behind) ☊ mirror ☊
Dickens' novels are a mirror of his times. ☊ mirror ☊
miss sb/sth: She will be greatly missed when she leaves. ☊ miss ☊
miss (sb/sth) doing sth: I don't miss getting up at six every morning! ☊ miss ☊
If I don't leave now I'll miss my plane. ☊ miss ☊
'Is Ann there?' 'You've just missed her (= she has just left).' ☊ miss ☊
I think I must have missed something because none of this makes any sense. ☊ miss ☊
The hotel is the only white building on the road—you can't miss it. ☊ miss ☊
I missed her name. ☊ miss ☊
Your mother will know who's moved in—she doesn't miss much. ☊ miss ☊
miss (sb/sth): How many goals has he missed this season? ☊ miss ☊
She threw a plate at him and only narrowly missed. ☊ miss ☊
I'll just read through the form again to make sure I haven't missed anything out. ☊ miss sb/sth out ☊
I never found the missing piece. ☊ missing ☊
My gloves have been missing for ages. ☊ missing ☊
They still hoped to find their missing son. ☊ missing ☊
He didn't notice there was anything missing from his room until later on. ☊ missing ☊
Fill in the missing words in this text. ☊ missing ☊
What is missing from the production is any sense of emotional commitment. ☊ missing ☊
This letter is addressed to someone else—there must be some mistake. ☊ mistake ☊
It would be a mistake to ignore his opinion. ☊ mistake ☊
It was a big mistake on my part to have trusted her. ☊ mistake ☊
Her essay is full of spelling mistakes. ☊ mistake ☊
I took your bag instead of mine by mistake. ☊ by mistake ☊
I thought I saw someone I knew, but I must have been mistaken. ☊ mistaken ☊
mistaken views/ideas ☊ mistaken ☊
I told her my secret in the mistaken belief that I could trust her. ☊ mistaken ☊
mix sth: With this range of paints, you can mix your own colours. ☊ mix ☊
mix sth for sb: Why don't you mix a cocktail for our guests? ☊ mix ☊
mix sb sth: Why don't you mix our guests a cocktail? ☊ mix ☊
Don't tell me you're mixed up in all of this? ☊ be/get mixed up in sth ☊
The weather has been very mixed recently. ☊ mixed ☊
British athletes had mixed fortunes in yesterday's competition. ☊ mixed ☊
I'd rather not talk about it in mixed company. ☊ mixed ☊
The city is a mixture of old and new buildings. ☊ 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 latest models will be on display at the motor show. ☊ model ☊
a working model (= one in which the parts move) of a fire engine ☊ model ☊
a model aeroplane ☊ model ☊
The architect had produced a scale model of the proposed shopping complex. ☊ model ☊
modern Greek ☊ modern ☊
a modern computer system ☊ modern ☊
the most modern, well-equipped hospital in London ☊ modern ☊
One moment, please (= Please wait a short time). ☊ moment ☊
He thought for a moment before replying. ☊ moment ☊
I'll be back in a moment. ☊ moment ☊
Moments later (= a very short time later), I heard a terrible crash. ☊ moment ☊
We're busy at the moment (= now). ☊ moment ☊
I agreed in a moment of weakness. ☊ moment ☊
At that very moment, the phone rang. ☊ moment ☊
From that moment on, she never felt really well again. ☊ moment ☊
Hurry up! He'll be back any moment now. ☊ (at) any moment (now) ☊
It's Monday today, isn't it? ☊ Monday ☊
We'll discuss this at Monday's meeting. ☊ Monday ☊
Do we still have Monday's paper? ☊ Monday ☊
On Monday(s) (= Every Monday) I do yoga. ☊ Monday ☊
I always do yoga on a Monday. ☊ Monday ☊
He was born on a Monday. ☊ Monday ☊
'When did the accident happen?' 'It was the Monday (= the Monday of the week we are talking about).' ☊ Monday ☊
Come back Monday week (= a week after next Monday). ☊ Monday ☊
to borrow/save/spend/earn money ☊ money ☊
The money is much better in my new job. ☊ money ☊
If the item is not satisfactory, you will get your money back. ☊ money ☊
Can you lend me some money until tomorrow? ☊ money ☊
Be careful with that —it cost a lot of money. ☊ money ☊
The family made their money in the 18th century. ☊ money ☊
The details of today's flights are displayed on the monitor. ☊ monitor ☊
a PC with a 17-inch colour monitor ☊ monitor ☊
We're moving house next month. ☊ month ☊
Have you read this month's 'Physics World'? ☊ 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 ☊
Some addicts suffer violent mood swings (= changes of mood) if deprived of the drug. ☊ mood ☊
I'm just not in the mood for a party tonight. ☊ mood ☊
I'm not really in the mood to go out tonight. ☊ mood ☊
Let's not talk about it now. I'm not in the mood. ☊ mood ☊
He was in no mood for being polite to visitors. ☊ mood ☊
The movie captures the mood of the interwar years perfectly. ☊ mood ☊
There's no moon tonight (= no moon can be seen). ☊ moon ☊
traditional moral values ☊ moral ☊
a decline in moral standards ☊ 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 ☊
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 ☊
morally right/wrong/justified/unacceptable ☊ morally ☊
He felt morally responsible for the accident. ☊ morally ☊
More and more people are using the Internet. ☊ more and more ☊
She spends more and more time alone in her room. ☊ more and more ☊
She was far more intelligent than her sister. ☊ more ☊
He read the letter more carefully the second time. ☊ more ☊
I like her more than her husband. ☊ more ☊
It had more the appearance of a deliberate crime than of an accident. ☊ more ☊
Signing the forms is little more than (= only) a formality. ☊ more ☊
She was more than a little shaken (= extremely shaken) by the experience. ☊ more ☊
She could earn $200 a night, more or less. ☊ more or less ☊
The less said about the whole thing, the happier I'll be. ☊ the more, less, etc..., the more, less, etc... ☊
A talented artist, he was, moreover, a writer of some note. ☊ moreover ☊
They left for Spain early this morning. ☊ morning ☊
She woke every morning at the same time. ☊ morning ☊
the morning papers ☊ morning ☊
It must have happened at about five o'clock in the morning. ☊ in the morning ☊
She had the most money of all of them. ☊ most ☊
As most of you know, I've decided to resign. ☊ most ☊
It was what she wanted most of all. ☊ most ☊
She's the mother of twins. ☊ mother ☊
She was a wonderful mother to both her natural and adopted children. ☊ mother ☊
Newton's laws of motion ☊ motion ☊
The swaying motion of the ship was making me feel seasick. ☊ motion ☊
Do not alight while the train is still in motion (= moving). ☊ motion ☊
Rub the cream in with a circular motion. ☊ motion ☊
motorcycle racing ☊ motorcycle ☊
a motorcycle accident ☊ motorcycle ☊
He mounted the platform and addressed the crowd. ☊ mount ☊
Pressure is mounting on the government to change the law. ☊ mount ☊
a chain/range of mountains ☊ mountain ☊
There is still snow on the mountain tops. ☊ mountain ☊
He was a weak little mouse of a man. ☊ mouse ☊
Don't talk with your mouth full (= when eating). ☊ mouth ☊
move sb: We were deeply moved by her plight. ☊ move ☊
It's your turn to move. ☊ move ☊
move sth: She moved her queen. ☊ move ☊
We don't like it here so we've decided to move. ☊ move ☊
move (from...) (to...): The company's moving to Scotland. ☊ move ☊
move away: She's been all on her own since her daughter moved away. ☊ move ☊
We moved house last week. ☊ move ☊
I'm being moved to the New York office. ☊ move ☊
Time is moving on. ☊ move ☊
Share prices moved ahead today. ☊ move ☊
(+ adv./prep.): The government has not moved on this issue. ☊ move ☊
move sth (+ adv./prep.): Let's move the meeting to Wednesday. ☊ move ☊
Don't move—stay perfectly still. ☊ move ☊
The bus was already moving when I jumped onto it. ☊ move ☊
You can hardly move in this pub on Saturdays (= because it is so crowded). ☊ move ☊
You can't move for books in her room. ☊ move ☊
move sth: I can't move my fingers. ☊ move ☊
move sth + adv./prep.: We moved our chairs a little nearer. ☊ move ☊
Our new neighbours moved in yesterday. ☊ move in, move into sth ☊
There's room for another one if you move up a bit. ☊ move over ☊
What's the date of your move? ☊ move ☊
Their move from Italy to the US has not been a success. ☊ move ☊
He's performed well since his move from Manchester United to Liverpool. ☊ move ☊
Don't make a move! ☊ move ☊
She felt he was watching her every move. ☊ move ☊
This latest move by the government has aroused fierce opposition. ☊ move ☊
The management have made no move to settle the strike. ☊ move ☊
Getting a job in marketing was a good career move. ☊ move ☊
a mass movement for change ☊ movement ☊
hand/eye movements ☊ movement ☊
She observed the gentle movement of his chest as he breathed. ☊ movement ☊
Loose clothing gives you greater freedom of movement. ☊ movement ☊
Power comes from the forward movement of the entire body. ☊ movement ☊
Troy watched her every movement. ☊ movement ☊
There was a sudden movement in the undergrowth. ☊ movement ☊
laws to allow free movement of goods and services ☊ movement ☊
Have you seen the latest Miyazaki movie? ☊ movie ☊
Let's go to the movies. ☊ movie ☊
The documentary opens tomorrow in movie theaters nationwide. ☊ movie theater ☊
a moving story/speech ☊ moving ☊
the moving parts of a machine ☊ moving ☊
fast-moving water ☊ moving ☊
a moving target ☊ moving ☊
Ms Murphy ☊ Ms ☊
Ms Jean Murphy ☊ Ms ☊
Please help me get this job—you know I would do as much for you. ☊ as much ☊
'Roger stole the money.' 'I thought as much.' ☊ as much ☊
He's not much of a tennis player. ☊ not much of a... ☊
I'll say this much for him—he never leaves a piece of work unfinished. ☊ this much ☊
multiply sth: Cigarette smoking multiplies the risk of cancer. ☊ multiply ☊
He kept mum about what he'd seen. ☊ keep mum ☊
The rebels were responsible for the mass murder of 400 civilians. ☊ murder ☊
He denies murdering his wife's lover. ☊ murder ☊
This exercise will work the muscles of the lower back. ☊ muscle ☊
He felt every muscle in his body tighten. ☊ muscle ☊
He didn't move a muscle (= stood completely still). ☊ muscle ☊
She could hear music playing somewhere. ☊ music ☊
It was a charming piece of music. ☊ music ☊
He wrote the music but I don't know who wrote the words. ☊ music ☊
Can you read music (= understand the signs in order to play or sing a piece of music)? ☊ music ☊
The music was still open on the piano (= the paper or book with the musical notes on it). ☊ music ☊
musical talent/ability/skill ☊ musical ☊
She's very musical. ☊ musical ☊
I must ask you not to do that again. ☊ must ☊
I must admit (= I feel that I should admit) I was surprised it cost so little. ☊ must ☊
Must you always question everything I say? (= it is annoying) ☊ must ☊
'Do we have to finish this today?' 'Yes, you must.' ☊ must ☊
I'm sorry, she's not here. She must have left already (= that must be the explanation). ☊ must ☊
You simply must read this book. ☊ must ☊
I found myself unable to speak. ☊ myself ☊
I haven't been feeling myself recently (= I have not felt well). ☊ myself ☊
I'll speak to her myself. ☊ myself ☊
I myself do not agree. ☊ myself ☊
It is one of the great unsolved mysteries of this century. ☊ mystery ☊
He's a bit of a mystery. ☊ mystery ☊
a mystery tour (= when you do not know where you are going) ☊ mystery ☊
She's a woman of mystery. ☊ mystery ☊
Stop biting your nails! ☊ nail ☊
nail clippers ☊ nail ☊
They found him half naked and bleeding to death. ☊ naked ☊
Please write your full name and address below. ☊ name ☊
Do you know the name of this flower? ☊ name ☊
Are you changing your name when you get married? ☊ name ☊
The car is registered in my name. ☊ in the name of sb/sth, in sb's/sth's name ☊
Can you name all the American states? ☊ name ☊
The manager has named his side for the semi-final. ☊ name ☊
name sb/sth as sb/sth: The missing man has been named as James Kelly. ☊ name ☊
He lost the race by the narrowest of margins. ☊ narrow ☊
She has a very narrow view of the world. ☊ narrow ☊
These buildings are part of our national heritage. ☊ national ☊
When body temperature is beginning to fall there is a natural tendency to fall asleep. ☊ natural ☊
to die of natural causes (= not by violence, but normally, of old age) ☊ natural ☊
She was the natural choice for the job. ☊ natural ☊
the natural world (= of trees, rivers, animals and birds) ☊ natural ☊
a country's natural resources (= its coal, oil, forests, etc.) ☊ natural ☊
Naturally, I get upset when things go wrong. ☊ naturally ☊
naturally occurring chemicals ☊ naturally ☊
plants that grow naturally in poor soils ☊ naturally ☊
The topic arose naturally in the conversation. ☊ naturally ☊
This leads naturally to my next point. ☊ naturally ☊
the changing nature of society ☊ nature ☊
My work is very specialized in nature. ☊ nature ☊
She is very sensitive by nature. ☊ nature ☊
man-made substances not found in nature ☊ nature ☊
His house is very near. ☊ near ☊
The conflict is unlikely to be resolved in the near future (= very soon). ☊ near ☊
He was the nearest thing to (= the person most like) a father she had ever had. ☊ near ☊
The election proved to be a near disaster for the party. ☊ near ☊
Do you live near here? ☊ near ☊
I'll think about it nearer (to) the time (= when it is just going to happen). ☊ near ☊
Share prices are near their record high of last year. ☊ near ☊
Nobody else comes near her in intellect. ☊ near ☊
He's nearer 70 than 60. ☊ near ☊
This colour is nearest (to) the original. ☊ near ☊
neat handwriting ☊ neat ☊
Try and be neater! ☊ neat ☊
Changes can easily be made where necessary. ☊ necessary ☊
She has the qualities necessary to be a successful teacher. ☊ necessary ☊
This is a necessary consequence of progress. ☊ necessary ☊
I woke up with a stiff neck. ☊ neck ☊
He broke his neck in the fall. ☊ neck ☊
Somebody's going to break their neck (= injure themselves) on these steps. ☊ neck ☊
It's here if you need it. ☊ need ☊
They badly needed a change. ☊ need ☊
What do you need your own computer for? You can use ours. ☊ need ☊
I don't need your comments, thank you. ☊ need ☊
He needs to win this game to stay in the match. ☊ need ☊
This shirt needs to be washed. ☊ need ☊
need doing sth: This shirt needs washing. ☊ need ☊
All you need to do is complete this form. ☊ need ☊
I didn't need to go to the bank after all—Mary lent me the money. ☊ need ☊
I need hardly tell you (= you must already know) that the work is dangerous. ☊ need ☊
If she wants anything, she need only ask. ☊ need ☊
need (for sb/sth) to do sth: There is no need for you to get up early tomorrow. ☊ need ☊
She felt the need to talk to someone. ☊ need ☊
She had no more need of me. ☊ need ☊
a needle and thread ☊ needle ☊
Scientists have a fairly negative attitude to the theory. ☊ negative ☊
a poor/quiet/residential neighbourhood ☊ neighbourhood ☊
He shouted so loudly that the whole neighbourhood could hear him. ☊ neighbourhood ☊
Houses in the neighbourhood of Paris are extremely expensive. ☊ neighbourhood ☊
They produced two reports, neither of which contained any useful suggestions. ☊ neither ☊
I hadn't been to New York before and neither had Jane. ☊ neither ☊
I neither knew nor cared what had happened to him. ☊ neither ☊
Their house is neither big nor small. ☊ neither ☊
He's off work with a trapped nerve in his neck. ☊ nerve ☊
nerve endings ☊ nerve ☊
Every nerve in her body was tense. ☊ nerve ☊
Even after years as a singer, he still suffers from nerves before a performance. ☊ nerve ☊
I need something to calm/steady my nerves. ☊ nerve ☊
Everyone's nerves were on edge (= everyone felt tense ). ☊ nerve ☊
He lives on his nerves (= is always worried). ☊ nerve ☊
By the end of the meal her nerves were completely frayed. ☊ nerve ☊
nervous (about/of doing sth): He had been nervous about inviting us. ☊ nervous ☊
I felt really nervous before the interview. ☊ nervous ☊
a nervous glance/smile/voice (= one that shows that you feel anxious) ☊ nervous ☊
She was a thin, nervous girl. ☊ nervous ☊
He's not the nervous type. ☊ nervous ☊
She was of a nervous disposition. ☊ nervous ☊
She was in a state of nervous exhaustion. ☊ nervous ☊
sparrows building a nest of twigs and dry grass ☊ nest ☊
a communications/distribution network ☊ network ☊
The office network allows users to share files and software, and to use a central printer. ☊ network ☊
the four big US television networks ☊ network ☊
He has never been abroad. ☊ never ☊
'Would you vote for him?' 'Never.' ☊ never ☊
'I work for a company called Orion Technology.' 'Never heard of them.' ☊ never ☊
Never in all my life have I seen such a horrible thing. ☊ never ☊
I never knew (= didn't know until now) you had a twin sister. ☊ never ☊
Someone might find out, and that would never do (= that is not acceptable). ☊ never ☊
He never so much as smiled (= did not smile even once). ☊ never ☊
'I told my boss exactly what I thought of her.' 'You never did!' (= 'Surely you didn't!') ☊ never ☊
'You took my bike.' 'No, I never.' ☊ never ☊
There is little chance that we will succeed in changing the law. Nevertheless, it is important that we try. ☊ nevertheless ☊
Our defeat was expected but it is disappointing nevertheless. ☊ nevertheless ☊
The new buds are appearing on the trees now. ☊ new ☊
new potatoes (= ones dug from the soil early in the season) ☊ new ☊
Since he changed jobs he's looked like a new man. ☊ new ☊
a new day ☊ new ☊
It was a new era in the history of our country. ☊ new ☊
She went to Australia to start a new life. ☊ new ☊
I should tell you, I'm completely new to this kind of work. ☊ new ☊
a new arrival/recruit ☊ new ☊
You're new here, aren't you? ☊ new ☊
This is a new experience for me. ☊ new ☊
He's made a lot of new friends. ☊ new ☊
Let me show you my new dress. ☊ new ☊
Have you read her new novel? ☊ new ☊
This idea isn't new. ☊ new ☊
That's great news. ☊ news ☊
Any news on the deal? ☊ news ☊
Do you want the good news or the bad news first? ☊ news ☊
It's news to me (= I haven't heard it before). ☊ news ☊
a news story/item/report ☊ news ☊
breaking news (= news that is arriving about events that have just happened) ☊ news ☊
She is always in the news. ☊ news ☊
I saw it on the news. ☊ news ☊
a daily/weekly newspaper ☊ newspaper ☊
an online newspaper ☊ newspaper ☊
She works for the local newspaper (= the company that produces it). ☊ 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 ☊
Next Thursday is 12 April. ☊ next ☊
Next time I'll bring a book. ☊ next ☊
What happened next? ☊ next ☊
Next, I heard the sound of voices. ☊ next ☊
The next best thing to flying is gliding. ☊ next ☊
He's a really nice guy. ☊ nice ☊
nice to sb: Be nice to me. I'm not feeling well. ☊ nice ☊
nice of sb (to do sth): It was nice of them to invite us. ☊ nice ☊
nice about sth: I complained to the manager and he was very nice about it. ☊ nice ☊
a nice day/smile/place ☊ nice ☊
Did you have a nice time? ☊ nice ☊
You look very nice. ☊ nice ☊
The nicest thing about her is that she never criticizes us. ☊ nice ☊
It would be nice if he moved to London. ☊ nice ☊
a nice long walk ☊ nice ☊
It was nice and warm yesterday. ☊ nice ☊
The plants are coming along nicely (= growing well). ☊ nicely ☊
If you ask her nicely she might say yes. ☊ nicely ☊
These animals only come out at night. ☊ night ☊
They sleep by day and hunt by night. ☊ night ☊
The accident happened on Friday night. ☊ night ☊
on the night of 10 January/January 10 ☊ night ☊
Did you hear the storm last night? ☊ night ☊
You're welcome to stay the night here. ☊ night ☊
What is he doing calling at this time of night? ☊ night ☊
You'll feel better after you've had a good night's sleep. ☊ night ☊
The trip was for ten nights. ☊ night ☊
the night train/boat/flight ☊ night ☊
Let's go out on Saturday night. ☊ night ☊
She doesn't like to walk home late at night. ☊ night ☊
I saw her in town the other night (= a few nights ago). ☊ night ☊
I'm working late tomorrow night. ☊ night ☊
I'm always emailing her, but nine times out of ten she doesn't reply. ☊ nine times out of ten ☊
When Dan cooks dinner he always goes the whole nine yards, with three courses and a choice of dessert. ☊ the whole nine yards ☊
She was chatting away, nineteen to the dozen. ☊ talk, etc. nineteen to the dozen ☊
Just say yes or no. ☊ no ☊
'It was Tony.' 'No, you're wrong. It was Ted.' ☊ no ☊
'It's not very good, is it?' 'No, you're right, it isn't (= I agree).' ☊ no ☊
'She's had an accident.' 'Oh, no!' ☊ no ☊
'I'm leaving!' 'No!' ☊ no ☊
There were no letters this morning. ☊ no ☊
No two days are the same. ☊ no ☊
There's no telling what will happen next. ☊ no ☊
She's no fool (= she's intelligent). ☊ no ☊
Don't make a noise. ☊ noise ☊
They are a small but noisy pressure group (= they try to attract attention to their ideas by frequent discussion and argument). ☊ noisy ☊
nonsense ☊ non- ☊
None but he knew the truth. ☊ none but ☊
She told me what it meant at great length but I'm afraid I'm none the wiser. ☊ none ☊
He seems none the worse for the experience. ☊ none ☊
She was looking none too pleased. ☊ none ☊
Reports that he has resigned are nonsense. ☊ nonsense ☊
'I won't go.' 'Nonsense! You must go!' ☊ nonsense ☊
It's nonsense to say they don't care. ☊ nonsense ☊
The idea is an economic nonsense. ☊ nonsense ☊
The new teacher won't stand for any nonsense. ☊ nonsense ☊
I can't wait for this nonsense to end so that we can all be friends again. ☊ nonsense ☊
We were told to speak to no one. ☊ no one ☊
She seemed neither surprised nor worried. ☊ nor ☊
He wasn't there on Monday. Nor on Tuesday, for that matter. ☊ nor ☊
Not a building nor a tree was left standing. ☊ nor ☊
She doesn't like them and nor does Jeff. ☊ nor ☊
Her temperature is normal. ☊ normal ☊
It's normal to feel tired after such a long trip. ☊ normal ☊
Divorce is complicated enough in normal circumstances, but this situation is even worse. ☊ normal ☊
My day began in the normal way, and then I received a very strange phone call. ☊ normal ☊
People who commit such crimes aren't normal. ☊ normal ☊
It's normally much warmer than this in July. ☊ normally ☊
Her heart is beating normally. ☊ normally ☊
Mount Kenya is to the north of (= further north than) Nairobi. ☊ north ☊
The estimated value is north of $5.4 billion. ☊ north ☊
the northern slopes of the mountains ☊ northern ☊
He blew his nose (= cleared it by blowing strongly into a handkerchief ). ☊ nose ☊
a blocked/runny nose ☊ nose ☊
Stop picking your nose! (= removing dirt from it with your finger) ☊ nose ☊
She did not/didn't see him. ☊ not ☊
I can't see from here. ☊ not ☊
I was sorry not to have seen them. ☊ not ☊
Not everybody agrees. ☊ not ☊
'Will she be there?' 'I hope not.' ☊ not ☊
'Does he know?' 'I believe not.' ☊ not ☊
I don't know if he's telling the truth or not. ☊ not ☊
He didn't speak to me—not one word. ☊ not a..., not one... ☊
She not only wrote the text but also selected the illustrations. ☊ not only... (but) also... ☊
Can I borrow your lecture notes? ☊ note ☊
Patients' medical notes have gone missing. ☊ note ☊
The sleeve notes include a short biography of the performers on this recording. ☊ note ☊
The catalogue contains detailed notes on each painting. ☊ note ☊
See note 3, page 259. ☊ note ☊
Just a quick note to say thank you for a wonderful evening. ☊ note ☊
She left a note for Ben on the kitchen table. ☊ note ☊
Please make a note of the dates. ☊ note ☊
She made a mental note (= decided that she must remember) to ask Alan about it. ☊ note ☊
note sth: Note the fine early Baroque altar inside the chapel. ☊ note ☊
note (that)...: Please note (that) the office will be closed on Monday. ☊ note ☊
note how, where, etc...: Note how these animals sometimes walk with their tails up in the air. ☊ note ☊
it is noted that...: It should be noted that dissertations submitted late will not be accepted. ☊ note ☊
He's five foot nothing (= exactly five feet tall). ☊ nothing ☊
We did nothing at the weekend. ☊ nothing ☊
She's always trying to get something for nothing. ☊ for nothing ☊
All that preparation was for nothing because the visit was cancelled. ☊ for nothing ☊
Get out! It's nothing to do with you (= you have no right to know about it). ☊ be/have nothing to do with sb/sth ☊
Nothing but a miracle can save her now. ☊ nothing but ☊
Prices may be altered without notice. ☊ notice ☊
There was a notice on the board saying the class had been cancelled. ☊ notice ☊
Don't take any notice of what you read in the papers. ☊ notice ☊
Take no notice of what he says. ☊ notice ☊
These protests have really made the government sit up and take notice (= realize the importance of the situation). ☊ notice ☊
It will not have escaped your notice that there have been some major changes in the company. ☊ notice ☊
She wears those strange clothes just to get herself noticed. ☊ notice ☊
People were making fun of him but he didn't seem to notice. ☊ notice ☊
notice sb/sth: The first thing I noticed about the room was the smell. ☊ notice ☊
notice (that)...: I couldn't help noticing (that) she was wearing a wig. ☊ notice ☊
notice how, what, etc...: Did you notice how Rachel kept looking at her watch? ☊ notice ☊
notice sb/sth do sth: I noticed them come in. ☊ notice ☊
notice sb/sth doing sth: I didn't notice him leaving. ☊ notice ☊
a noticeable improvement ☊ noticeable ☊
Her scars are hardly noticeable now. ☊ noticeable ☊
noticeable in sb/sth: This effect is particularly noticeable in younger patients. ☊ noticeable ☊
noticeable that...: It was noticeable that none of the family were present. ☊ noticeable ☊
to write/publish/read a novel ☊ novel ☊
detective/historical/romantic novels ☊ novel ☊
the novels of Jane Austen ☊ novel ☊
Job-sharing is still a novel concept and it will take a while for employers to get used to it. ☊ novel ☊
It's been two weeks now since she called. ☊ now ☊
It's too late now. ☊ now ☊
From now on I'll be more careful. ☊ now ☊
He'll be home by now. ☊ now ☊
I've lived at home up till now. ☊ now ☊
That's all for now. ☊ now ☊
Start writing now. ☊ now ☊
I am now ready to answer your questions. ☊ now ☊
Now they want to tax food! ☊ now ☊
What do you want now? ☊ now ☊
It's broken. Now I'll have to get a new one. ☊ now ☊
Now, listen to what she's saying. ☊ now ☊
Now, the next point is quite complex. ☊ now ☊
Now come and sit down. ☊ now ☊
Now let me think... ☊ now ☊
Every now and again she checked to see if he was still asleep. ☊ (every) now and again/then ☊
Now that the kids have left home we've got a lot of extra space. ☊ now ☊
We discussed it all morning but got nowhere. ☊ get/go nowhere, get sb nowhere ☊
Talking to him will get you nowhere. ☊ get/go nowhere, get sb nowhere ☊
The children were nowhere to be seen. ☊ nowhere to be found/seen, nowhere in sight ☊
a nuclear power station ☊ nuclear ☊
A large number of people have applied for the job. ☊ number ☊
I could give you any number of (= a lot of) reasons for not going. ☊ number ☊
Nurses are leaving the profession in increasing numbers. ☊ number ☊
He dialled the number, then changed his mind and hung up. ☊ number ☊
Think of a number and multiply it by two. ☊ number ☊
a qualified/registered nurse ☊ nurse ☊
student nurses ☊ nurse ☊
a male nurse ☊ nurse ☊
a dental nurse (= one who helps a dentist) ☊ nurse ☊
a psychiatric nurse (= one who works in a hospital for people with mental illnesses) ☊ nurse ☊
Nurse, come quickly! ☊ nurse ☊
to obey a command/an order/rules/the law ☊ obey ☊
He had always obeyed his parents without question. ☊ obey ☊
I tried to run but my legs just wouldn't obey me. ☊ obey ☊
everyday objects such as cups and saucers ☊ object ☊
Her sole object in life is to become a travel writer. ☊ object ☊
object (to sb/sth): Many local people object to the building of the new airport. ☊ object ☊
the main/primary/principal objective ☊ objective ☊
The main objective of this meeting is to give more information on our plans. ☊ objective ☊
I find it difficult to be objective where he's concerned. ☊ objective ☊
These figures give a reliable and objective indicator of changing trends in people's lifestyles. ☊ objective ☊
We managed to escape observation (= we were not seen). ☊ observation ☊
She has outstanding powers of observation (= the ability to notice things around her). ☊ observation ☊
She has some interesting observations on possible future developments. ☊ observation ☊
observe sb/sth: Have you observed any changes lately? ☊ observe ☊
All the characters in the novel are closely observed (= seem like people in real life). ☊ observe ☊
observe sb/sth doing sth: They observed him entering the bank. ☊ observe ☊
observe that...: She observed that all the chairs were already occupied. ☊ observe ☊
be observed to do sth: He was observed to follow her closely. ☊ observe ☊
observe (sb/sth): I felt he was observing everything I did. ☊ observe ☊
He observes keenly, but says little. ☊ observe ☊
observe how, what, etc...: They observed how the parts of the machine fitted together. ☊ observe ☊
to obtain advice/information/permission ☊ obtain ☊
I finally managed to obtain a copy of the report. ☊ obtain ☊
Further details can be obtained by writing to the above address. ☊ obtain ☊
To obtain the overall score, add up the totals in each column. ☊ obtain ☊
It's obvious from what she said that something is wrong. ☊ obvious ☊
I know you don't like her but try not to make it so obvious. ☊ obvious ☊
He agreed with obvious pleasure. ☊ obvious ☊
For obvious reasons, I'd prefer not to give my name. ☊ obvious ☊
The reasons for this decision were not immediately obvious. ☊ obvious ☊
She was the obvious choice for the job. ☊ obvious ☊
This seemed the most obvious thing to do. ☊ obvious ☊
He was obviously drunk. ☊ obviously ☊
'I didn't realise it was a formal occasion.' 'Obviously!' (= I can see by the way you are dressed) ☊ obviously ☊
on this/that occasion ☊ occasion ☊
I've met him on several occasions. ☊ occasion ☊
I can remember very few occasions when he had to cancel because of ill health. ☊ occasion ☊
They have been seen together on two separate occasions. ☊ occasion ☊
a great/memorable/happy occasion ☊ occasion ☊
They marked the occasion (= celebrated it) with an open-air concert. ☊ occasion ☊
He was presented with the watch on the occasion of his retirement. ☊ occasion ☊
It should have been an occasion for rejoicing, but she could not feel any real joy. ☊ occasion ☊
I'll speak to him about it if the occasion arises (= if I get a chance). ☊ occasion ☊
This type of allergy can very occasionally be fatal. ☊ occasionally ☊
Protesting students occupied the TV station. ☊ occupy ☊
Problems at work continued to occupy his mind for some time. ☊ occupy ☊
occupy sb/sth/yourself with sb/sth: She occupied herself with routine office tasks. ☊ occupy ☊
When exactly did the incident occur? ☊ occur ☊
Something unexpected occurred. ☊ occur ☊
Sugar occurs naturally in fruit. ☊ occur ☊
The idea occurred to him in a dream. ☊ occur to sb ☊
occur that...: It didn't occur to him that his wife was having an affair. ☊ occur to sb ☊
occur to do sth: It didn't occur to her to ask for help. ☊ occur to sb ☊
The plane hit the ocean several miles offshore. ☊ ocean ☊
the Antarctic/Arctic/Atlantic/Indian/Pacific Ocean ☊ ocean ☊
He left between five and six o'clock. ☊ o'clock ☊
They're very odd people. ☊ odd ☊
It's most odd that (= very odd that) she hasn't written. ☊ odd ☊
She's been behaving very oddly lately. ☊ oddly ☊
oddly coloured clothes ☊ oddly ☊
He looked at her in a way she found oddly disturbing. ☊ oddly ☊
She felt, oddly, that they had been happier when they had no money. ☊ oddly ☊
Oddly enough, the most expensive tickets sold fastest. ☊ oddly ☊
the love of a mother for her child ☊ of ☊
Can't you throw out that old bike of Tommy's? ☊ of ☊
the director of the company ☊ of ☊
a woman of Italian descent ☊ of ☊
a story of passion ☊ of ☊
2 kilos of potatoes ☊ of ☊
the fourth of July ☊ of ☊
some of his friends ☊ of ☊
at a quarter of eleven tonight (= 10.45 p.m.) ☊ of ☊
Think of a number, any number. ☊ of ☊
I called him but he ran off. ☊ off ☊
She's off today. ☊ off ☊
I've got three days off next week. ☊ off ☊
How many days did you take off? ☊ off ☊
shoes with $20 off ☊ off ☊
She's better off without him. ☊ be better/worse off (doing sth) ☊
The weather was so bad we'd have been better off staying at home. ☊ be better/worse off (doing sth) ☊
an island off the coast of Spain ☊ off ☊
We're getting right off the subject. ☊ off ☊
You need to take the top off the bottle first! ☊ off ☊
He's had ten days off school. ☊ off ☊
a first offence (= the first time that sb has been found guilty of a crime) ☊ offence ☊
I'm sure he meant no offence when he said that. ☊ offence ☊
The photo may cause offence to some people. ☊ offence ☊
No one will take offence (= feel upset or insulted) if you leave early. ☊ offence ☊
Neil did not mean to offend anybody with his joke . ☊ offend ☊
She managed to offend her boyfriend's parents as soon as she opened her mouth. ☊ offend ☊
A TV interviewer must be careful not to offend. ☊ offend ☊
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 ☊
He offered some useful advice. ☊ offer ☊
I don't think they need help, but I think I should offer anyway. ☊ offer ☊
They decided to offer the job to Jo. ☊ offer ☊
offer sb sth: They decided to offer Jo the job. ☊ offer ☊
I gratefully took the cup of coffee she offered me. ☊ offer ☊
Taylor offered him 500 dollars to do the work. ☊ offer ☊
+ speech: 'I'll do it,' she offered. ☊ offer ☊
The hotel offers excellent facilities for families. ☊ offer ☊
The job didn't offer any prospects for promotion. ☊ offer ☊
I took him up on his offer of a loan. ☊ offer ☊
They've decided to accept our original offer. ☊ offer ☊
This special offer is valid until the end of the month. ☊ offer ☊
They have an offer on beer at the moment. ☊ offer ☊
The present government took office in 2009. ☊ office ☊
the office of treasurer ☊ office ☊
The company is moving to new offices on the other side of town. ☊ office ☊
Are you going to the office today? ☊ office ☊
Come into my office. ☊ office ☊
a commissioned/non-commissioned officer ☊ officer ☊
The matter was passed on to me, as your commanding officer. ☊ officer ☊
an environmental health officer ☊ officer ☊
Yes, officer, I saw what happened. ☊ officer ☊
This was her first official engagement. ☊ official ☊
He made an official visit to Tokyo in March. ☊ official ☊
an official announcement/decision/statement ☊ official ☊
An official inquiry has been launched into the cause of the accident. ☊ official ☊
The country's official language is Spanish. ☊ official ☊
I intend to lodge an official complaint (= to complain to sb in authority). ☊ official ☊
The official story has always been that they are just good friends. ☊ official ☊
a bank/company/court/government official ☊ official ☊
Palace officials are refusing to comment on the royal divorce. ☊ official ☊
I'm not officially supposed to be here. ☊ officially ☊
I've often wondered what happened to him. ☊ often ☊
How often do you go to the theatre? ☊ often ☊
I see her quite often. ☊ often ☊
Try to exercise as often as possible. ☊ often ☊
We should meet for lunch more often. ☊ often ☊
It is not often that you get such an opportunity. ☊ often ☊
All too often the animals die through neglect. ☊ often ☊
His success depended, as so often happens, on things entirely outside his control. ☊ often ☊
'I saw Ben yesterday.' 'Oh yes, how is he?' ☊ oh ☊
Oh dear! What's happened now? ☊ oh ☊
You can't come tonight? Oh well, see you next week then. ☊ oh ☊
Oh, how wonderful! ☊ oh ☊
I've been in this job for, oh, about six years. ☊ oh ☊
OK, so I was wrong. I'm sorry. ☊ OK ☊
Is it OK if I leave now? ☊ OK ☊
Is it OK for me to come too? ☊ OK ☊
I think I did OK in the exam. ☊ OK ☊
Whatever you decide, it's okay by me. ☊ OK ☊
an okay movie ☊ OK ☊
This carpet's getting pretty old now. ☊ old ☊
She's an old friend of mine (= I have known her for a long time). ☊ old ☊
She was a woman grown old before her time (= who looked older than she was). ☊ old ☊
In those days most people left school when they were only fifteen years old. ☊ old ☊
I didn't think she was old enough for the responsibility. ☊ old ☊
How old is this building? ☊ old ☊
He's the oldest player in the team. ☊ old ☊
She's much older than me. ☊ old ☊
My parents are old-fashioned about relationships and marriage. ☊ old-fashioned ☊
She wants to be an old-fashioned mother, staying at home and looking after the children. ☊ old-fashioned ☊
There's a mark on your skirt. ☊ on ☊
He had been hit on the head. ☊ on ☊
She climbed on to the bed. ☊ on ☊
Try lying on your back. ☊ on ☊
He was on the plane from New York. ☊ on ☊
to travel on the bus/tube/coach ☊ on ☊
He came on Sunday. ☊ on ☊
on your birthday ☊ on ☊
There was a letter waiting for him on his return. ☊ on ☊
to be on the committee/staff/jury/panel ☊ on ☊
Whose side are you on (= which of two or more different views do you support)? ☊ on ☊
He turned his back on us. ☊ on ☊
a story based on fact ☊ on ☊
On their advice I applied for the job. ☊ on ☊
We spoke on the phone. ☊ on ☊
He's hard on his kids. ☊ on ☊
Go easy on the mayo! (= do not take / give me too much) ☊ on ☊
to be on business/holiday/vacation ☊ on ☊
She's on extension 2401. ☊ on ☊
If you like a good story, read on. ☊ on ☊
What did she have on (= what was she wearing)? ☊ on ☊
We were without electricity for three hours but it's on again now. ☊ on ☊
The game is still on (= it has not been cancelled). ☊ on ☊
I don't think we've got anything on this weekend. ☊ on ☊
The bus stopped and four people got on. ☊ on ☊
They hurried on to the plane. ☊ on ☊
She only sees her parents once every six months. ☊ once ☊
This book was famous once, but nobody reads it today. ☊ once ☊
Come here at once! ☊ at once ☊
Once again the train was late. ☊ once again, once more ☊
Let me hear it just once more. ☊ once again, once more ☊
I don't know her well, I've only met her once or twice. ☊ once or twice ☊
He lost by less than one second. ☊ one ☊
He's the one person I can trust. ☊ one ☊
It's the one thing I can't stand about him. ☊ one ☊
I saw her one afternoon last week. ☊ one ☊
One day (= at some time in the future) you'll understand. ☊ one ☊
I'd like an ice cream. Are you having one, too? ☊ one ☊
Our car's always breaking down. But we're getting a new one soon. ☊ one ☊
She was wearing her new dress, the red one. ☊ one ☊
What made you choose the one rather than the other? ☊ one ☊
He ached to be home with his loved ones. ☊ one ☊
one to do sth: She was never one to criticize. ☊ one ☊
I think we've learned a lot about one another in this session. ☊ one another ☊
French onion soup ☊ onion ☊
She's their only daughter. ☊ only ☊
We were the only people there. ☊ only ☊
His only answer was a grunt. ☊ only ☊
She's the only person for the job. ☊ only ☊
I'd love to come—the only thing is I might be late. ☊ the only thing is... ☊
The bar is for members only. ☊ only ☊
You only have to look at her to see she doesn't eat enough. ☊ only ☊
I agreed, but only because I was frightened. ☊ only ☊
It was only a suggestion. ☊ only ☊
He was only teasing you. ☊ only ☊
It only took a few seconds. ☊ only ☊
It took only a few seconds. ☊ only ☊
We only got here yesterday. ☊ only ☊
We can only guess what happened. ☊ only ☊
I only hope that she never finds out. ☊ only ☊
Move the books onto the second shelf. ☊ onto ☊
She stepped down from the train onto the platform. ☊ onto ☊
He was quite open about his reasons for leaving. ☊ open ☊
I'm open to suggestions for what you would like to do in our classes. ☊ open ☊
I want to keep my Swiss bank account open. ☊ open ☊
The competition is open to young people under the age of 18. ☊ open ☊
I declare this festival open. ☊ open ☊
Her coat was open. ☊ open ☊
A wasp flew in the open window. ☊ open ☊
She had difficulty keeping her eyes open (= because she was very tired). ☊ open ☊
The flowers are all open now. ☊ open ☊
The pass is kept open all the year. ☊ open ☊
Troops opened fire on (= started shooting) the crowds. ☊ open ☊
open sth: The company opened its doors for business a month ago. ☊ open ☊
The new hospital opens on July 1st. ☊ open ☊
What if the parachute doesn't open? ☊ open ☊
He opened his arms wide to embrace her. ☊ open ☊
She opened her bag and took out her passport. ☊ open ☊
The doors of the bus open automatically. ☊ open ☊
We could see the stars through an opening in the roof. ☊ opening ☊
Late opening of supermarkets is common in Britain now. ☊ opening ☊
Can you talk openly about sex with your parents? ☊ openly ☊
The men in prison would never cry openly (= so that other people could see). ☊ openly ☊
A new late-night service is now operating. ☊ operate ☊
The regulation operates in favour of married couples. ☊ operate ☊
operate sth: The airline operates flights to 25 countries. ☊ operate ☊
France operates a system of subsidized loans to dairy farmers. ☊ operate ☊
What skills are needed to operate this machinery? ☊ operate ☊
Regular servicing guarantees the smooth operation of the engine. ☊ operation ☊
The whole operation is performed in less than three seconds. ☊ operation ☊
the firm's banking operations overseas ☊ operation ☊
The police have launched a major operation against drug suppliers. ☊ operation ☊
opinion (about/of/on sb/sth): We were invited to give our opinions about how the work should be done. ☊ opinion ☊
I've recently changed my opinion of her. ☊ opinion ☊
Everyone had an opinion on the subject. ☊ opinion ☊
opinion (that...): The chairman expressed the opinion that job losses were inevitable. ☊ opinion ☊
It is our opinion that he should resign. ☊ opinion ☊
If you want my opinion, I think you'd be crazy not to accept. ☊ opinion ☊
legal/medical/political opinion (= the beliefs of people working in the legal, etc. profession) ☊ opinion ☊
There is a difference of opinion (= people disagree) as to the merits of the plan. ☊ opinion ☊
Opinion is divided (= people disagree) on the issue. ☊ opinion ☊
There is a wide body of opinion that supports this proposal. ☊ opinion ☊
Which is the better is a matter of opinion (= people have different opinions about it). ☊ opinion ☊
They called in a psychologist to give an independent opinion. ☊ opinion ☊
I'd like a second opinion (= advice from another person) before I make a decision. ☊ opinion ☊
a dangerous/worthy/formidable opponent ☊ opponent ☊
The team's opponents are unbeaten so far this season. ☊ opponent ☊
opportunity (to do sth): You'll have the opportunity to ask any questions at the end. ☊ opportunity ☊
This is the perfect opportunity to make a new start. ☊ opportunity ☊
opportunity (of doing sth): At least give him the opportunity of explaining what happened. ☊ opportunity ☊
Our company promotes equal opportunities for women (= women are given the same jobs, pay, etc. as men). ☊ opportunity ☊
I'd like to take this opportunity to thank my colleagues for their support. ☊ opportunity ☊
They intend to close the school at the earliest opportunity (= as soon as possible). ☊ opportunity ☊
oppose sb/sth: This party would bitterly oppose the re-introduction of the death penalty. ☊ oppose ☊
oppose (sb/sth) doing sth: I would oppose changing the law. ☊ oppose ☊
She remained bitterly opposed to the idea of moving abroad. ☊ opposed ☊
Our views are diametrically opposed on this issue. ☊ opposed ☊
This exercise develops suppleness as opposed to (= rather than) strength. ☊ as opposed to ☊
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 ☊
Delegates expressed strong opposition to the plans. ☊ opposition ☊
We cannot back down at the first sign of opposition. ☊ opposition ☊
We found ourselves in opposition to several colleagues on this issue. ☊ in opposition to sb/sth ☊
As I see it, we have two options... ☊ option ☊
We are currently studying all the options available. ☊ option ☊
I had no option but to (= I had to) ask him to leave. ☊ option ☊
option (of doing sth): Students have the option of studying abroad in their second year. ☊ option ☊
option (to do sth): A savings plan that gives you the option to vary your monthly payments. ☊ option ☊
This particular model comes with a wide range of options (= things you can choose to have when buying sth but which you will have to pay extra for). ☊ option ☊
At the moment I'm keeping my options open and applying for as many different jobs as possible. ☊ keep/leave your options open ☊
Is your sister older or younger than you? ☊ or ☊
Are you coming or not? ☊ or ☊
Is it a boy or a girl? ☊ or ☊
He can't read or write. ☊ or ☊
Turn the heat down or it'll burn. ☊ or ☊
There were six or seven of us there. ☊ or ☊
He must like her, or he wouldn't keep calling her. ☊ or ☊
He was lying—or was he? ☊ or ☊
He's a factory supervisor or something. ☊ or somebody/something/somewhere, somebody/something/somewhere or other ☊
'Who said so?' 'Oh, somebody or other. I can't remember who it was.' ☊ or somebody/something/somewhere, somebody/something/somewhere or other ☊
an orange tree ☊ orange ☊
orange groves (= groups of orange trees) ☊ orange ☊
Last orders at the bar now please! (= because the bar is going to close) ☊ order ☊
an order for steak and fries ☊ order ☊
I would like to place an order for ten copies of this book. ☊ order ☊
The machine parts are still on order (= they have been ordered but have not yet been received) ☊ order ☊
These items can be made to order (= produced especially for a particular customer) ☊ order ☊
The army has been sent in to maintain order in the capital. ☊ order ☊
Some teachers find it difficult to keep their classes in order. ☊ order ☊
The argument continued until the chairman called them both to order (= ordered them to obey the formal rules of the meeting). ☊ order ☊
Let's take the problems in a different order. ☊ order ☊
Get your ideas into some sort of order before beginning to write. ☊ order ☊
I checked the files and some of the papers were out of order. ☊ out of order ☊
All those concerned must work together in order that agreement can be reached on this issue. ☊ in order that ☊
order (sth): I ordered a beer and a sandwich. ☊ order ☊
order sb/yourself sth: He ordered himself a double whisky. ☊ order ☊
order sth (from sb): These boots can be ordered direct from the manufacturer. ☊ order ☊
order sb sth: Shall I order you a taxi? ☊ order ☊
order sb to do sth: The company was ordered to pay compensation to its former employees. ☊ order ☊
order that...: They ordered that for every tree cut down two more be planted. ☊ order ☊
They ordered that for every tree cut down two more should be planted. ☊ order ☊
order (sb) + speech: 'Sit down and be quiet,' she ordered. ☊ order ☊
an ordinary sort of day ☊ ordinary ☊
This was no ordinary meeting. ☊ ordinary ☊
She plays the organ in church. ☊ organ ☊
to work for a business/political/voluntary organization ☊ organization ☊
the World Health 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 ☊
Modern computers can organize large amounts of data very quickly. ☊ organize ☊
We do not fully understand how the brain is organized. ☊ organize ☊
organized religion (= traditional religion followed by large numbers of people who obey a fixed set of rules) ☊ organized ☊
organized crime (= committed by professional criminals working in large groups) ☊ organized ☊
Most coughs are viral in origin (= caused by a virus). ☊ origin ☊
The origin of the word remains obscure. ☊ origin ☊
This particular custom has its origins in Wales. ☊ origin ☊
The original intention was to record about 80 speakers, divided equally between males and females. ☊ original ☊
an original idea ☊ original ☊
That's not a very original suggestion. ☊ original ☊
an original painting by local artist Graham Tovey ☊ original ☊
This painting is a copy; the original is in Madrid. ☊ original ☊
Send out the photocopies and keep the original. ☊ original ☊
She comes originally from York. ☊ originally ☊
Originally, we had intended to go to Italy, but then we won the trip to Greece. ☊ originally ☊
I can't see you now—some other time, maybe. ☊ other ☊
Two buildings were destroyed and many others damaged in the blast. ☊ other ☊
This option is preferable to any other. ☊ other ☊
He raised one arm and then the other. ☊ other ☊
You must ask one or other of your parents. ☊ other ☊
I'll wear my other shoes—these are dirty. ☊ other ☊
'I like this one.' 'What about the other ones?' ☊ other ☊
He found me, not the other way round/around. ☊ other ☊
I don't know any French people other than you. ☊ other than ☊
We're going away in June but other than that I'll be here all summer. ☊ other than ☊
I saw Jack the other day. ☊ the other day/morning/evening/week ☊
My parents lent me the money. Otherwise, I couldn't have afforded the trip. ☊ otherwise ☊
Shut the window, otherwise it'll get too cold in here. ☊ otherwise ☊
We're committed to the project. We wouldn't be here otherwise. ☊ otherwise ☊
Nurses ought to earn more. ☊ ought to ☊
We ought to be leaving now. ☊ ought to ☊
This is delicious. You ought to try some. ☊ ought to ☊
If he started out at nine, he ought to be here by now. ☊ ought to ☊
Oughtn't the water to have boiled by now? ☊ ought to ☊
We showed them some of our photos. ☊ our ☊
And now, over to our Rome correspondent... ☊ our ☊
He's a friend of ours. ☊ ours ☊
We shouldn't blame ourselves for what happened. ☊ ourselves ☊
Let's just relax and enjoy ourselves. ☊ ourselves ☊
She ran out into the corridor. ☊ out ☊
She shook the bag and some coins fell out. ☊ out ☊
He opened the box and out jumped a frog. ☊ out ☊
He ran out the door. ☊ out ☊
I called Liz but she was out. ☊ out ☊
Let's go out this evening (= for example to a restaurant or club). ☊ out ☊
Mr Green is out of town this week. ☊ out ☊
The boy dashed out into the road. ☊ out ☊
She's working out in Australia. ☊ out ☊
He lives right out in the country. ☊ out ☊
The boats are all out at sea. ☊ out ☊
This detergent is good for getting stains out. ☊ out ☊
We want this government out. ☊ out ☊
a romance straight out of a fairy tale ☊ out ☊
We'll get the truth out of her. ☊ out ☊
You're out of luck—she left ten minutes ago. ☊ out ☊
Try and stay out of trouble. ☊ out ☊
I like walking on the wet sand when the tide is out. ☊ out ☊
When does her new book come out? ☊ out ☊
The fire had burnt itself out. ☊ out ☊
They both have a love of the outdoors. ☊ outdoors ☊
Come to Canada and enjoy the great outdoors. ☊ outdoors ☊
to explore the outer (= most extreme) limits of human experience ☊ outer ☊
We outlined our proposals to the committee. ☊ outline ☊
They saw the huge building outlined against the sky. ☊ outline ☊
This is a brief outline of the events. ☊ outline ☊
At last we could see the dim outline of an island. ☊ outline ☊
I didn't go into the temple—I only saw it from the outside. ☊ outside ☊
I can't get an outside line. ☊ outside ☊
We plan to use an outside firm of consultants. ☊ outside ☊
She has a lot of outside interests (= not connected with her work). ☊ outside ☊
They felt cut off from the outside world (= from other people and from other things that were happening). ☊ outside ☊
It's the biggest theme park outside the United States. ☊ outside ☊
I'm seeing a patient—please wait outside. ☊ outside ☊
The house is painted green outside. ☊ outside ☊
Take the cake out of the oven. ☊ oven ☊
Open a window, it's like an oven in here! ☊ oven ☊
She turned over onto her front. ☊ over ☊
This is my aunt who's over from Canada. ☊ over ☊
I went over (= across the room) and asked her name. ☊ over ☊
Cover her over with a blanket. ☊ over ☊
Please change the wheels over (= for example, put the front wheels at the back). ☊ over ☊
Let's ask some friends over (= to our home). ☊ over ☊
He did the work so badly that I had to do it all over again myself. ☊ (all) over again ☊
She put her hand over her mouth to stop herself from screaming. ☊ over ☊
They ran over the grass. ☊ over ☊
They had a wonderful view over the park. ☊ over ☊
She climbed over the wall. ☊ over ☊
Snow is falling all over the country. ☊ over ☊
There were papers lying around all over the place. ☊ over ☊
He's over sixty. ☊ over ☊
She has only the director over her. ☊ over ☊
She has editorial control over what is included. ☊ over ☊
Over the next few days they got to know the town well. ☊ over ☊
She has not changed much over the years. ☊ over ☊
He built up the business over a period of ten years. ☊ over ☊
We're over the worst of the recession. ☊ over ☊
She wouldn't tell me over the phone. ☊ over ☊
When she finished painting, she stepped back to admire the overall effect. ☊ overall ☊
The company will invest $1.6m overall in new equipment. ☊ overall ☊
Overall, this is a very useful book. ☊ overall ☊
She overcame injury to win the Olympic gold medal. ☊ overcome ☊
The two parties managed to overcome their differences on the issue. ☊ overcome ☊
He finally managed to overcome his fear of flying ☊ overcome ☊
He overcame a strong temptation to run away. ☊ overcome ☊
In the final game Sweden easily overcame France. ☊ overcome ☊
owe sb sth: She still owes her father £3 000. ☊ owe ☊
I'm still owed three days' leave. ☊ owe ☊
owe sth (to sb) (for sth): She still owes £3 000 to her father ☊ owe ☊
The country owes billions of dollars to foreign creditors. ☊ owe ☊
It was her own idea. ☊ own ☊
I saw it with my own eyes (= I didn't hear about it from somebody else). ☊ own ☊
Your day off is your own (= you can spend it as you wish). ☊ own ☊
For reasons of his own (= particular reasons that perhaps only he knew about), he refused to join the club. ☊ own ☊
The accident happened through no fault of her own. ☊ own ☊
He wants to come into the business on his own terms. ☊ own ☊
She makes all her own clothes. ☊ own ☊
I'm all on my own today. ☊ (all) on your own ☊
She lives on her own. ☊ (all) on your own ☊
an American-owned company ☊ own ☊
Does anyone own this coat? It was left in a classroom. ☊ own ☊
Why don't you just own up and hope she forgives you? ☊ own up (to sth/to doing sth) ☊
a dog/factory owner ☊ owner ☊
He's now the proud owner of a cottage in Wales. ☊ owner ☊
Congestion frequently reduces traffic to walking pace. ☊ pace ☊
It is difficult to keep up with the rapid pace of change. ☊ pace ☊
We encourage all students to work at their own pace (= as fast or as slow as they can). ☊ pace ☊
To be a really good runner he needs to lengthen his pace a little. ☊ pace ☊
Pack wet shoes with newspaper to help them dry. ☊ pack ☊
He packed a bag with a few things and was off. ☊ pack ☊
Did you pack the camera? ☊ pack ☊
The pottery was packed in boxes and shipped to the US. ☊ pack ☊
He found a part-time job packing eggs. ☊ pack ☊
We arrived just as the musicians were packing up their instruments. ☊ pack up, pack sth up ☊
Send for your free information pack today. ☊ pack ☊
a packet of biscuits/cigarettes/crisps ☊ packet ☊
Turn to page 64. ☊ page ☊
Someone has torn a page out of this book. ☊ page ☊
She was clearly in a lot of pain. ☊ pain ☊
He felt a sharp pain in his knee. ☊ pain ☊
stomach/chest pains ☊ pain ☊
The booklet contains information on pain relief during labour. ☊ pain ☊
This cream should help to relieve the pain. ☊ pain ☊
the pain of separation ☊ pain ☊
I never meant to cause her pain. ☊ pain ☊
a life full of pain and suffering ☊ pain ☊
gloss/matt/acrylic paint ☊ paint ☊
The woodwork has recently been given a fresh coat of paint. ☊ paint ☊
a brightly painted barge ☊ paint ☊
a collection of paintings by American artists ☊ painting ☊
a pair of gloves/shoes/earrings, etc. ☊ pair ☊
a pair of aces/kings (= two playing cards that have the same value) ☊ pair ☊
a paler shade of green ☊ pale ☊
a panel of experts ☊ panel ☊
We have two politicians on tonight's panel. ☊ panel ☊
ski pants ☊ pants ☊
His desk was covered with books and papers. ☊ paper ☊
I found these documents among my father's papers after his death. ☊ paper ☊
divorce/identification papers ☊ paper ☊
Immigration officials will ask to see your papers. ☊ paper ☊
a daily/evening/Sunday paper ☊ paper ☊
Have you seen today's paper? ☊ paper ☊
The papers (= newspapers in general) soon got hold of the story. ☊ paper ☊
a piece/sheet of paper ☊ paper ☊
a package wrapped in brown paper ☊ paper ☊
recycled paper ☊ paper ☊
She wrote her name and address on a slip (= a small piece) of paper. ☊ paper ☊
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 ☊
This journal is available in paper and electronic form. ☊ paper ☊
Sue and Ben have recently become parents. ☊ parent ☊
Hyde Park ☊ park ☊
You can't park here. ☊ park ☊
You can't park the car here. ☊ park ☊
She was very good in the part. ☊ part ☊
He's always playing a part (= pretending to be sth that he is not). ☊ part ☊
Henry IV, Part II ☊ part ☊
a plant that grows in many parts of the world ☊ part ☊
Come and visit us if you're ever in our part of the world. ☊ part ☊
aircraft parts ☊ part ☊
the working parts of the machinery ☊ part ☊
The novel is good in parts. ☊ part ☊
Part of the building was destroyed in the fire. ☊ part ☊
Voters are given only part of the story (= only some of the information). ☊ part ☊
Part of me feels sorry for him (= I feel partly, but not entirely, sorry for him). ☊ part ☊
The contributors are, for the most part, professional scientists. ☊ for the most part ☊
Her success was due in part to luck. ☊ in part ☊
to take part in a discussion/demonstration/fight/celebration ☊ take part (in sth) ☊
How many countries took part in the last Olympic Games? ☊ take part (in sth) ☊
We must pay particular attention to this point. ☊ particular ☊
These documents are of particular interest. ☊ particular ☊
He loves science fiction in particular. ☊ in particular ☊
She directed the question at no one in particular. ☊ in particular ☊
The lecture was not particularly (= not very) interesting. ☊ particularly ☊
Come to the New Year disco and bring your partner! ☊ partner ☊
a partner in a law firm ☊ partner ☊
partnership with sb/sth: He developed his own program in partnership with an American expert. ☊ partnership ☊
partnership with sb/sth: the school's partnership with parents ☊ partnership ☊
partnership between A and B: a partnership between the United States and Europe ☊ partnership ☊
the Democratic and Republican Parties in the United States ☊ party ☊
the ruling/opposition party ☊ party ☊
the party leader/manifesto/policy ☊ party ☊
a birthday/dinner/garden, etc. party ☊ party ☊
pass sth: She hasn't passed her driving test yet. ☊ pass ☊
We grew more anxious with every passing day. ☊ pass ☊
pass sth (to sb): He passed the ball to Rooney. ☊ pass ☊
pass (to sb): Why do they keep passing back to the goalie? ☊ pass ☊
She passed me in the street without even saying hello. ☊ pass ☊
A plane passed low overhead. ☊ pass ☊
Can you pass these pictures around for everyone to look at, please? ☊ pass sth around/round ☊
Pass the book on to me when you've finished with it. ☊ pass sth on (to sb) ☊
Much of the discount is pocketed by retailers instead of being passed on to customers. ☊ pass sth on (to sb) ☊
We were passing through, so we thought we'd come and say hello. ☊ pass through... ☊
Read the following passage and answer the questions below. ☊ passage ☊
the passing of a resolution/law ☊ passing ☊
a passing phase/thought/interest ☊ passing ☊
He makes only a passing reference to the theory in his book (= it is not the main subject of his book). ☊ passing ☊
She bears more than a passing resemblance to (= looks very like) your sister. ☊ passing ☊
I love him more with each passing day. ☊ passing ☊
I was forced to ask passing strangers for money. ☊ passing ☊
The only passport to success is hard work. ☊ passport ☊
in past years/centuries/ages ☊ past ☊
I haven't seen much of her in the past few weeks. ☊ past ☊
Let's forget about who was more to blame—it's all past history. ☊ past ☊
I used to go there often in the past. ☊ past ☊
the recent/distant past ☊ past ☊
They say she has a 'past' (= bad things in her past life that she wishes to keep secret). ☊ past ☊
There's a bus at twenty minutes past the hour (= at 1.20, 2.20, etc.). ☊ past ☊
We arrived at two o'clock and left at ten past (= ten minutes past two). ☊ past ☊
We live in the house just past the church. ☊ past ☊
He's past his prime. ☊ past ☊
She's long past retirement age. ☊ past ☊
Honestly, I'm past caring what happens (= I can no longer be bothered to care). ☊ past ☊
I called out to him as he ran past. ☊ past ☊
A week went past and nothing had changed. ☊ past ☊
He threw himself into the path of an oncoming vehicle. ☊ path ☊
She has little patience with (= will not accept or consider) such views. ☊ patience ☊
I have run out of patience with her. ☊ patience ☊
Teaching children with special needs requires patience and understanding. ☊ patience ☊
She's very patient with young children. ☊ patient ☊
changing patterns of behaviour ☊ pattern ☊
The murders all seem to follow a (similar) pattern (= happen in the same way). ☊ pattern ☊
This system sets the pattern for others to follow. ☊ pattern ☊
She bought a dress pattern and some material. ☊ pattern ☊
The woman spoke almost without pausing for breath (= very quickly). ☊ pause ☊
Pausing only to pull on a sweater, he ran out of the house. ☊ pause ☊
David waited for a pause in the conversation so he could ask his question. ☊ pause ☊
pay (for sth): I'll pay for the tickets. ☊ pay ☊
My company pays well (= pays high salaries). ☊ pay ☊
pay sth for sth: She pays £200 a week for this apartment. ☊ pay ☊
pay sb (for sth): Would you mind paying the taxi driver? ☊ pay ☊
I'm paid $100 a day. ☊ pay ☊
pay sb/sth to do sth: I don't pay you to sit around all day doing nothing! ☊ pay ☊
pay sth to sb: Membership fees should be paid to the secretary. ☊ pay ☊
pay sb sth: Have you paid him the rent yet? ☊ pay ☊
it pays to do sth: It pays to keep up to date with your work. ☊ pay ☊
pay (for sth): You'll pay for that remark! ☊ pay ☊
pay sth: I didn't pay attention to what she was saying. ☊ pay ☊
pay sb sth: I'll pay you a call when I'm in town. ☊ pay ☊
He's always paying me compliments. ☊ pay ☊
You can pay back the loan over a period of three years. ☊ pay sb back (sth), pay sth back (to sb) ☊
I'll pay him back for making me look like a fool in front of everyone. ☊ pay sb back (for sth) ☊
He was in the pay of the drugs barons. ☊ in the pay of sb/sth ☊
He agreed to make ten monthly payments of £50. ☊ payment ☊
We'd like you to accept this gift in payment for your kindness. ☊ payment ☊
Is this all the payment I get for my efforts? ☊ payment ☊
The negotiators are trying to make peace between the warring factions. ☊ peace ☊
The countries have been at peace for more than a century. ☊ peace ☊
the peace movement (= that tries to prevent war by protesting, persuading politicians, etc.) ☊ peace ☊
She lay back and enjoyed the peace of the summer evening. ☊ peace ☊
I would work better if I had some peace and quiet. ☊ peace ☊
He just wants to be left in peace (= not to be disturbed). ☊ peace ☊
I need to check that she is all right, just for my own peace of mind (= so that I do not have to worry). ☊ peace ☊
He never felt really at peace with himself. ☊ peace ☊
She felt at peace with the world. ☊ peace ☊
They hope for a peaceful settlement of the dispute. ☊ peaceful ☊
a peaceful atmosphere ☊ peaceful ☊
peaceful sleep ☊ peaceful ☊
It's so peaceful out here in the country. ☊ peaceful ☊
He had a peaceful life. ☊ peaceful ☊
The aims of the organization are wholly peaceful. ☊ peaceful ☊
She's at the peak of her career. ☊ peak ☊
the peaks and troughs of married life ☊ peak ☊
snow-capped/jagged peaks ☊ peak ☊
I'll get a pencil and paper. ☊ pencil ☊
She scribbled a note in pencil. ☊ pencil ☊
a disability/widow's pension ☊ pension ☊
to take out a personal/private pension ☊ pension ☊
a pension fund ☊ pension ☊
That car of yours should have been pensioned off years ago. ☊ pension sb off ☊
She tends to annoy people. ☊ people ☊
It was felt that the government was no longer in touch with the people. ☊ people ☊
These garments are intended for professional sports people. ☊ people ☊
freshly ground pepper ☊ pepper ☊
What per cent of the population is/are overweight? ☊ per cent ☊
She speaks perfect English. ☊ perfect ☊
It was a perfect day for a picnic. ☊ perfect ☊
She's the perfect candidate for the job. ☊ perfect ☊
It's perfectly normal to feel like this. ☊ perfectly ☊
It's perfectly good as it is (= it doesn't need changing). ☊ perfectly ☊
To be perfectly honest, I didn't want to go anyway. ☊ perfectly ☊
He stood perfectly still until the danger had passed. ☊ perfectly ☊
How perfectly awful! ☊ perfectly ☊
They're perfectly within their rights to ask to see the report. ☊ perfectly ☊
The TV works perfectly now. ☊ perfectly ☊
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 ☊
I'm looking forward to seeing you perform. ☊ perform ☊
The company has been performing poorly over the past year. ☊ 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 ☊
Please refrain from talking during the performance. ☊ performance ☊
The new management techniques aim to improve performance. ☊ performance ☊
He criticized the recent poor performance of the company. ☊ 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 ☊
'Are you going to come?' 'Perhaps. I'll see how I feel.' ☊ perhaps ☊
Perhaps he's forgotten. ☊ perhaps ☊
This is perhaps his best novel to date. ☊ perhaps ☊
a change which could affect perhaps 20% of the population ☊ perhaps ☊
'You could do it yourself.' 'Yeah, perhaps.' ☊ perhaps ☊
Perhaps it would be better if you came back tomorrow. ☊ perhaps ☊
I think perhaps you've had enough to drink tonight. ☊ perhaps ☊
a period of consultation/mourning/uncertainty ☊ period ☊
The factory will be closed down over a 2-year period/a period of two years. ☊ period ☊
This compares with a 4% increase for the same period last year. ☊ period ☊
This offer is available for a limited period only. ☊ period ☊
All these changes happened over a period of time. ☊ period ☊
The aim is to reduce traffic at peak periods. ☊ period ☊
The project will run for a six-month trial period. ☊ period ☊
Tomorrow will be cold with sunny periods. ☊ period ☊
Most teenagers go through a period of rebelling. ☊ period ☊
The accident has not done any permanent damage. ☊ permanent ☊
The gallery hosts various exhibitions and a permanent collection. ☊ permanent ☊
She had decided to settle permanently in France. ☊ permanently ☊
This door is kept permanently locked. ☊ permanently ☊
No official permission has been given for the event to take place. ☊ permission ☊
She took the car without permission. ☊ permission ☊
permit sb/yourself sth: We were not permitted any contact with each other. ☊ permit ☊
permit sb/yourself to do sth: Visitors are not permitted to take photographs. ☊ permit ☊
She would not permit herself to look at them. ☊ permit ☊
Permit me to offer you some advice. ☊ permit ☊
We hope to visit the cathedral, if time permits. ☊ permit ☊
I'll come tomorrow, weather permitting (= if the weather is fine). ☊ permit ☊
permit sth: The password permits access to all files on the hard disk. ☊ permit ☊
permit sb/sth to do sth: Cash machines permit you to withdraw money at any time. ☊ permit ☊
What is she like as a person? ☊ person ☊
This vehicle is licensed to carry 4 persons. (= in a notice) ☊ person ☊
The verdict was murder by a person or persons unknown. ☊ person ☊
She's always worrying about her personal appearance. ☊ personal ☊
This insurance policy covers you against personal injury or death. ☊ personal ☊
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 ☊
I shall give the matter my personal attention. ☊ personal ☊
I'd like to talk to you about a personal matter. ☊ personal ☊
She's a personal friend of mine (= not just somebody I know because of my job). ☊ personal ☊
Please keep personal phone calls to a minimum. ☊ personal ☊
He was popular as much for his personal qualities as for his management skills. ☊ personal ☊
Of course, this is just a personal opinion. ☊ personal ☊
Coogan has run a personal best of just under four minutes. ☊ personal ☊
The novel is written from personal experience. ☊ personal ☊
He maintained order by sheer force of personality. ☊ personality ☊
There are likely to be tensions and personality clashes in any social group. ☊ personality ☊
She was very beautiful but seemed to lack personality. ☊ personality ☊
a TV/sports personality ☊ personality ☊
Do you know him personally (= have you met him, rather than just knowing about him from other people)? ☊ personally ☊
I'll deal with the matter personally. ☊ personally ☊
He's no longer personally involved in the day-to-day running of the company. ☊ personally ☊
You will be held personally responsible for any loss or breakage. ☊ personally ☊
I'm sure she didn't mean it personally. ☊ personally ☊
Have you had any dealings with any of the suspects, either personally or professionally? ☊ personally ☊
persuade sb to do sth: Try to persuade him to come. ☊ persuade ☊
persuade sb: Please try and persuade her. ☊ persuade ☊
She's always easily persuaded. ☊ persuade ☊
I'm sure he'll come with a bit of persuading. ☊ persuade ☊
persuade sb into sth/into doing sth: I allowed myself to be persuaded into entering the competition. ☊ persuade ☊
persuade sb/yourself that...: It will be difficult to persuade them that there's no other choice. ☊ persuade ☊
She had persuaded herself that life was not worth living. ☊ persuade ☊
persuade sb: No one was persuaded by his arguments. ☊ persuade ☊
persuade sb of sth: I am still not fully persuaded of the plan's merits. ☊ persuade ☊
to fill a car up with petrol ☊ petrol ☊
to run out of petrol ☊ petrol ☊
a critical/decisive phase ☊ phase ☊
She's going through a difficult phase. ☊ phase ☊
the philosophy of science ☊ philosophy ☊
the philosophy of Jung ☊ philosophy ☊
the development of different philosophies ☊ philosophy ☊
Her philosophy of life is to take every opportunity that presents itself. ☊ philosophy ☊
He left the phone off the hook as he didn't want to be disturbed. ☊ phone ☊
Listeners are invited to phone in with their comments. ☊ phone in ☊
I need you to phone the story in before five. ☊ phone sth in ☊
a photocopied letter ☊ photocopy ☊
I seem to have spent most of the day photocopying. ☊ photocopy ☊
Please enclose a recent passport-sized photograph of yourself. ☊ photograph ☊
I spent the day taking photographs of the city. ☊ photograph ☊
photograph sb/sth + adj.: She refused to be photographed nude. ☊ 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 ☊
She was, in her own favourite phrase, 'a woman without a past'. ☊ phrase ☊
physical love ☊ physical ☊
There does not seem to be any physical explanation for what they saw. ☊ physical ☊
physical laws ☊ physical ☊
the physical properties (= the colour, weight, shape, etc.) of copper ☊ physical ☊
Is there any physical evidence to suggest that a crime has been committed? ☊ physical ☊
He tends to avoid all physical contact. ☊ physical ☊
I felt physically sick before the exam. ☊ physically ☊
I don't find him physically attractive. ☊ physically ☊
Physically, she hadn't changed much. ☊ physically ☊
a degree in physics ☊ physics ☊
particle/nuclear/theoretical physics ☊ physics ☊
the laws of physics ☊ physics ☊
a school physics department ☊ physics ☊
to study the physics of the electron ☊ physics ☊
playing jazz on the piano ☊ piano ☊
She picked the best cake for herself. ☊ pick ☊
Have I picked a bad time to talk to you? ☊ pick ☊
pick sb/sth to do sth: He has been picked to play in this week's game. ☊ pick ☊
flowers freshly picked from the garden ☊ pick ☊
to go blackberry picking ☊ pick ☊
pick sth + adv./prep.: She picked bits of fluff from his sweater. ☊ pick ☊
pick sth: to pick your nose (= put your finger inside your nose to remove dried mucus ) ☊ pick ☊
to pick your teeth (= use a small sharp piece of wood to remove pieces of food from your teeth) ☊ pick ☊
Here's a tip I picked up from my mother. ☊ pick sth up ☊
She picked up Spanish when she was living in Mexico. ☊ pick sth up ☊
Where did you pick up that idea? ☊ pick sth up ☊
I picked up my coat from the cleaners. ☊ pick sth up ☊
The survivors were rescued after their sounds were picked up by a television crew's microphone. ☊ pick sb/sth up ☊
The police are trying to build up a picture of what happened. ☊ picture ☊
The TV report painted a much rosier picture of the employment situation than research shows to be the case. ☊ picture ☊
harrowing television pictures of the famine ☊ picture ☊
The picture isn't very clear tonight. ☊ picture ☊
The picture shows the couple together on their yacht. ☊ picture ☊
Have you got any pictures of your trip? ☊ picture ☊
She wanted a famous artist to paint her picture (= a picture of herself). ☊ picture ☊
a piece of clothing/furniture/luggage ☊ piece ☊
a piece of equipment/machinery ☊ piece ☊
a piece of advice/information/news ☊ piece ☊
Isn't that a piece of luck? ☊ piece ☊
The boat had been smashed to pieces on the rocks. ☊ piece ☊
He took the clock to pieces. ☊ piece ☊
The bridge was taken down piece by piece. ☊ piece ☊
a piece of string/wood ☊ piece ☊
She wrote something on a small piece of paper. ☊ piece ☊
He's worried the business will fall to pieces without him. ☊ fall to pieces ☊
pile sth up: Snow was piled up against the door. ☊ pile ☊
He piled his plate with as much food as he could. ☊ pile ☊
Take three pills daily after meals. ☊ pill ☊
pill-popping (= the act of taking too many pills or using illegal drugs) ☊ pill ☊
The accident was caused by pilot error. ☊ pilot ☊
She pinned the badge onto her jacket. ☊ pin ☊
She always wears her hair pinned back. ☊ pin ☊
She went bright pink with embarrassment. ☊ pink ☊
The sun was now just a pink glow in the evening sky. ☊ pink ☊
She was dressed in pink. ☊ pink ☊
We'd better get a couple of extra pints (= of milk) tomorrow. ☊ pint ☊
Insulation may reduce the danger of pipes bursting in winter. ☊ pipe ☊
a football/cricket/rugby pitch ☊ pitch ☊
I could only feel pity for what they were enduring. ☊ pity ☊
I took pity on her and lent her the money. ☊ pity ☊
I beg you to have pity on him. ☊ pity ☊
What a pity that she didn't tell me earlier. ☊ pity ☊
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 ☊
It would be a great pity if you gave up now. ☊ pity ☊
He finished in third place. ☊ place ☊
I'm fed up with living with my parents, so I'm looking for a place of my own. ☊ place ☊
Come and sit here—I've saved you a place. ☊ place ☊
Would you like to change places with me so you can see better? ☊ place ☊
This is one of the few places in his work where he mentions his childhood. ☊ place ☊
He broke his arm in three places. ☊ place ☊
I used to live in York and I'm still fond of the place. ☊ place ☊
The police searched the place. ☊ place ☊
Let's get out of this place! ☊ place ☊
The town has many excellent eating places. ☊ place ☊
Is this the place where it happened? ☊ place ☊
This would be a good place for a picnic. ☊ place ☊
Some of these files seem to be out of place. ☊ out of place ☊
I felt completely out of place among all these successful people. ☊ out of place ☊
All the arrangements are now in place for their visit. ☊ in place ☊
You can use milk in place of cream in this recipe. ☊ in place of sb/sth, in sb's/sth's place ☊
He was unable to come to the ceremony, but he sent his son to accept the award in his place. ☊ in place of sb/sth, in sb's/sth's place ☊
We may never discover what took place that night. ☊ take place ☊
She couldn't attend the meeting so her assistant took her place. ☊ take sb's/sth's place, take the place of sb/sth ☊
Computers have taken the place of typewriters in most offices. ☊ take sb's/sth's place, take the place of sb/sth ☊
We placed an advertisement for a cleaner in the local paper. ☊ place ☊
They place a high value on punctuality. ☊ place ☊
He placed his hand on her shoulder. ☊ place ☊
a politician with a reputation for plain speaking ☊ plain ☊
a plain but elegant dress ☊ plain ☊
plain yogurt (= without sugar or fruit) ☊ plain ☊
Write on plain paper (= without lines). ☊ plain ☊
Plans for our extension have been submitted for approval. ☊ plan ☊
plan (for sth): Both sides agreed to a detailed plan for keeping the peace. ☊ plan ☊
Let's hope everything will go according to plan. ☊ plan ☊
plan (to do sth): There are no plans to build new offices. ☊ plan ☊
There's been a change of plan. ☊ plan ☊
We can't change our plans now. ☊ plan ☊
plan on sth/on doing sth: We hadn't planned on going anywhere this evening. ☊ plan ☊
plan sth: We're planning a trip to France in the spring—are you interested? ☊ plan ☊
plan sth: to plan a trip ☊ plan ☊
We planned the day down to the last detail. ☊ plan ☊
plan how, what, etc...: I've been planning how I'm going to spend the day. ☊ plan ☊
plan that...: They planned that the two routes would connect. ☊ plan ☊
She left by plane for Berlin. ☊ plane ☊
a plane crash ☊ plane ☊
I caught the next plane to Dublin. ☊ plane ☊
The plane took off an hour late. ☊ plane ☊
The plane landed at Geneva. ☊ plane ☊
They boarded the plane and flew to Chicago. ☊ plane ☊
the battle to save the planet ☊ planet ☊
a nuclear reprocessing plant ☊ plant ☊
Japanese car plants ☊ plant ☊
a chemical plant ☊ plant ☊
All plants need light and water. ☊ plant ☊
a tomato/potato plant ☊ plant ☊
Plant these shrubs in full sun. ☊ plant ☊
plant sth: a densely planted orange grove ☊ plant ☊
plant sth with sth: The field had been ploughed and planted with corn. ☊ plant ☊
The tanks were mainly constructed of steel plates. ☊ plate ☊
She had a metal plate inserted in her arm. ☊ plate ☊
a viewing platform giving stunning views over the valley ☊ platform ☊
Coming onto the platform now is tonight's conductor, Jane Glover. ☊ platform ☊
The train now standing at platform 1 is for Leeds. ☊ platform ☊
The train drew into the platform. ☊ platform ☊
He had always wanted to play Othello. ☊ play ☊
play sth (on sth): He played a tune on his harmonica. ☊ play ☊
play sth (for sb): Play their new CD for me, please. ☊ play ☊
play (sb sth): Play me their new CD, please. ☊ play ☊
My favourite song was playing on the radio. ☊ play ☊
For some reason this CD won't play. ☊ play ☊
play sb: France are playing Wales tomorrow. ☊ play ☊
play sb at sth: Have you played her at squash yet? ☊ play ☊
play for sb: He plays for Cleveland. ☊ play ☊
play against sb: France are playing against Wales on Saturday. ☊ play ☊
You'll have to play inside today. ☊ play ☊
play sth: Let's play a different game. ☊ play ☊
play sth: Let's play pirates. ☊ play ☊
play at doing sth: They were playing at being cowboys. ☊ play ☊
She was playing with her hair. ☊ play with sth ☊
a CD/DVD/cassette/record player ☊ player ☊
pleasant to sb: Please try to be pleasant to our guests. ☊ pleasant ☊
Two coffees, please. ☊ please ☊
Quiet please! ☊ please ☊
Please could I leave early today? ☊ please ☊
Please don't leave me here alone. ☊ please ☊
He's a difficult man to please. ☊ please ☊
She's always very eager to please. ☊ please ☊
pleased (with sb/sth): She was very pleased with her exam results. ☊ pleased ☊
pleased (that...): I'm really pleased that you're feeling better. ☊ pleased ☊
He did not look too pleased when I told him. ☊ pleased ☊
pleasure (of sth/of doing sth): She had the pleasure of seeing him look surprised. ☊ pleasure ☊
We request the pleasure of your company at the marriage of our daughter Lisa. ☊ pleasure ☊
She took pleasure in shocking her parents. ☊ pleasure ☊
Are you in Paris on business or pleasure? ☊ pleasure ☊
the pleasure and pains of everyday life ☊ pleasure ☊
'May I sit here?' 'Yes, with pleasure.' ☊ with pleasure ☊
There's plenty more paper if you need it. ☊ plenty ☊
a conventional plot about love and marriage ☊ plot ☊
The rebels hatched a plot to overthrow the government. ☊ plot ☊
She bought a small plot of land to build a house on. ☊ plot ☊
She spends every waking hour plotting her revenge. ☊ plot ☊
I'll have to change the plug on my hairdryer. ☊ plug ☊
Is the printer plugged in? ☊ plug sth in, plug sth into sth ☊
Two plus five is seven. ☊ plus ☊
Information about safety procedures is in the pocket in front of you (= on a plane). ☊ pocket ☊
Take your hands out of your pockets! ☊ pocket ☊
epic/lyric/pastoral, etc. poetry ☊ poetry ☊
Maya Angelou's poetry ☊ poetry ☊
the point of a pencil/knife/pin ☊ point ☊
No parking beyond this point. ☊ point ☊
The climber was at/on the point of death when they found him. ☊ point ☊
At this point in time we just have to wait. ☊ point ☊
At this point I don't care what you decide to do. ☊ point ☊
Here are the main points of the news. ☊ point ☊
What's the point of all this violence? ☊ point ☊
I don't see the point of doing it all again. ☊ point ☊
I wish he would get to the point (= say it quickly). ☊ point ☊
Do you see my point (= understand)? ☊ point ☊
You have a point (= your idea is right) —it would be better to wait till this evening. ☊ point ☊
It just isn't true. That's the whole point (= the only important fact). ☊ point ☊
'He's been married before.' 'That's beside the point ' (= not important). ☊ point ☊
I take your point (= understand and accept what you are saying). ☊ point ☊
He's just saying that to prove a point (= to show his idea is right). ☊ point ☊
A hundred camera lenses were being pointed at her. ☊ point ☊
point (at/to/towards sb/sth): 'What's your name?' he asked, pointing at the child with his pen. ☊ point ☊
She pointed in my direction. ☊ point ☊
point sth: She pointed her finger in my direction. ☊ point ☊
He pointed out the dangers of driving alone. ☊ point out (to sb), point sth out (to sb) ☊
point that...: I should point out that not one of these paintings is original. ☊ point out (to sb), point sth out (to sb) ☊
How did he die? Was it poison? ☊ poison ☊
Thousands are at risk of being poisoned by fumes from faulty heaters. ☊ poison ☊
Large sections of the river have been poisoned by toxic waste from factories. ☊ poison ☊
poisonous chemicals/plants ☊ poisonous ☊
This gas is highly poisonous. ☊ poisonous ☊
The leaves of certain trees are poisonous to cattle. ☊ poisonous ☊
a ski pole ☊ pole ☊
The profession is policed by its own regulatory body. ☊ police ☊
the present government's policy on education ☊ policy ☊
The company has adopted a firm policy on shoplifting. ☊ policy ☊
US foreign/domestic policy ☊ policy ☊
They have had a significant change in policy on paternity leave. ☊ policy ☊
Check the terms of the policy before you sign. ☊ policy ☊
furniture/floor/shoe/silver polish ☊ polish ☊
polish (sth): Polish shoes regularly to protect the leather. ☊ polish ☊
The gemstones are cut and polished by master craftsmen. ☊ polish ☊
polish sth (up) (with sth): He polished his glasses with a handkerchief. ☊ polish ☊
She polished the apple on her sleeve. ☊ polish ☊
Please be polite to our guests. ☊ polite ☊
I don't know how to make polite conversation. ☊ polite ☊
The performance was greeted with polite applause. ☊ polite ☊
a monarch without political power ☊ political ☊
a politically sensitive issue ☊ politically ☊
It makes sense politically as well as economically. ☊ politically ☊
sexual politics (= concerning relationships of power between the sexes) ☊ politics ☊
a country poor in natural resources ☊ poor ☊
to have a poor opinion of sb (= to not think well of sb) ☊ poor ☊
She's a good teacher but a poor manager. ☊ poor ☊
a poor sailor (= sb who easily gets sick at sea) ☊ poor ☊
Have you heard about poor old Harry? His wife's left him. ☊ poor ☊
They were too poor to buy shoes for the kids. ☊ poor ☊
I'll pop over and see you this evening. ☊ pop ☊
Flashbulbs were popping all around them. ☊ pop ☊
This is one of our most popular designs. ☊ popular ☊
Skiing has become very popular recently. ☊ popular ☊
popular (with sb): These policies are unlikely to prove popular with middle-class voters. ☊ popular ☊
I'm not very popular with my parents (= they are annoyed with me) at the moment. ☊ popular ☊
popular music/culture/fiction ☊ popular ☊
The band's success is largely due to the popular appeal of the lead singer. ☊ popular ☊
Contrary to popular belief, women cause fewer road accidents than men. ☊ popular ☊
Popular opinion was divided on the issue. ☊ popular ☊
By popular demand, the tour has been extended by two weeks. ☊ popular ☊
areas of dense/sparse population (= where many/not many people live) ☊ population ☊
The ship spent four days in port. ☊ port ☊
to pose a threat/challenge/danger/risk ☊ pose ☊
He adopted a relaxed pose for the camera. ☊ pose ☊
This show of concern is just a pose. ☊ pose ☊
He held a senior position in a large company. ☊ position ☊
I should like to apply for the position of Sales Director. ☊ position ☊
the company's dominant position in the world market ☊ position ☊
Wealth and position (= high social status) were not important to her. ☊ position ☊
to declare/reconsider/shift/change your position ☊ position ☊
to be in a position of power/strength/authority ☊ position ☊
This put him and his colleagues in a difficult position. ☊ position ☊
The company's financial position is not certain. ☊ position ☊
a sitting/kneeling/lying position ☊ position ☊
Make sure that you are working in a comfortable position. ☊ position ☊
My arms were aching so I shifted (my) position slightly. ☊ position ☊
The soldiers had to stand for hours without changing position. ☊ position ☊
These plants will grow well in a sheltered position. ☊ position ☊
She was learning to change her hand from first to third position (= on the strings of a violin ). ☊ position ☊
positive (about sth): I can't be positive about what time it happened. ☊ positive ☊
We have no positive evidence that she was involved. ☊ positive ☊
This is proof positive that he stole the money. ☊ positive ☊
We must take positive steps to deal with the problem. ☊ positive ☊
We've had a very positive response to the idea. ☊ positive ☊
the power of positive thought ☊ positive ☊
He was charged with possessing a shotgun without a licence. ☊ possess ☊
I'm afraid this is the only suitcase I possess. ☊ possess ☊
The gallery possesses a number of the artist's early works. ☊ possess ☊
Belgium was the first European country to possess a fully fledged rail network. ☊ possess ☊
He credited her with a maturity she did not possess. ☊ possess ☊
You cannot legally take possession of the property (= start using it after buying it) until three weeks after the contract is signed. ☊ possession ☊
The ring is one of her most treasured possessions. ☊ possession ☊
Please make sure you have all your possessions with you when leaving the plane. ☊ possession ☊
possibility (that...): There is now no possibility that she will make a full recovery. ☊ possibility ☊
It is not beyond the bounds of possibility that we'll all meet again one day. ☊ possibility ☊
What had seemed impossible now seemed a distinct possibility. ☊ possibility ☊
The course offers a range of exciting possibilities for developing your skills. ☊ possibility ☊
It is possible to get there by bus. ☊ possible ☊
This wouldn't have been possible without you. ☊ possible ☊
It's just not physically possible to finish all this by the end of the week. ☊ possible ☊
Frost is possible, although unlikely, at this time of year. ☊ possible ☊
'Do you think he'll resign?' 'Anything's possible where he's concerned.' ☊ possible ☊
Please suggest possible ways in which you would improve the existing program. ☊ possible ☊
It was possibly their worst performance ever. ☊ possibly ☊
She found it difficult to get on with her, possibly because of the difference in their ages. ☊ possibly ☊
'I'm sure he didn't mean to be rude.' 'Quite possibly (= you may be right), but the damage has been done.' ☊ possibly ☊
You can't possibly mean that! ☊ possibly ☊
I will come as soon as I possibly can. ☊ possibly ☊
We don't want these rumours to spread if we can possibly avoid it. ☊ possibly ☊
to take up a post ☊ post ☊
The company has been unable to fill the post. ☊ post ☊
He has held the post for three years. ☊ post ☊
I'll put the information in the post to you tomorrow. ☊ post ☊
There was a lot of post this morning. ☊ post ☊
The parcel came in this morning's post. ☊ post ☊
Payment should be sent by return of post (= immediately). ☊ post ☊
Do you get a second post here? ☊ post ☊
Could you post this letter for me? ☊ post ☊
a post office counter ☊ post office ☊
Will you peel the potatoes for me? ☊ potato ☊
roast/boiled/baked/fried potatoes ☊ potato ☊
a potentially dangerous situation ☊ potentially ☊
potential (for): the potential for change ☊ potential ☊
potential (for doing sth): The European marketplace offers excellent potential for increasing sales. ☊ potential ☊
All children should be encouraged to realize their full potential. ☊ potential ☊
He has the potential to become a world-class musician. ☊ potential ☊
I've spent £25 on food today. ☊ pound ☊
Although I poured it carefully, I still managed to spill some. ☊ pour ☊
Thick black smoke was pouring out of the roof. ☊ pour ☊
The snow was like powder. ☊ powder ☊
A wide range of cleaning fluids and powders is available. ☊ powder ☊
powder skiing (= on fine dry snow) ☊ powder ☊
Their efforts to exercise collective bargaining power against multinational companies have failed. ☊ power ☊
the power of the media ☊ power ☊
parent power ☊ power ☊
world powers ☊ power ☊
power (to do sth): The Secretary of State has the power to approve the proposals. ☊ power ☊
The powers of the police must be clearly defined. ☊ power ☊
power (of sth): The president has the power of veto over all new legislation. ☊ power ☊
Police in riot gear used their powers under the Public Order Act to move on 300 protesters. ☊ power ☊
It is not within my power (= I am unable or not in a position) to help you. ☊ power ☊
He had lost the power of speech. ☊ power ☊
He had to use all his powers of persuasion. ☊ power ☊
power (over sb/sth): The aim is to give people more power over their own lives. ☊ power ☊
power (to do sth): He has the power to make things very unpleasant for us. ☊ power ☊
to have sb in your power (= to be able to do what you like with sb) ☊ power ☊
to take/seize/lose power ☊ power ☊
The present regime has been in power for two years. ☊ power ☊
The party came to power at the last election. ☊ power ☊
They are hoping to return to power. ☊ power ☊
a power struggle between rival factions within the party ☊ power ☊
one of the most powerful directors in Hollywood ☊ powerful ☊
I traded my computer in for a more powerful model. ☊ powerful ☊
Television may have a powerful influence on children. ☊ powerful ☊
There is a powerful argument for changing the law. ☊ powerful ☊
Let's be practical and work out the cost first. ☊ practical ☊
a practical little car, ideal for the city ☊ practical ☊
It wouldn't be practical for us to go all that way just for the weekend. ☊ practical ☊
From a practical point of view, it isn't a good place to live. ☊ practical ☊
I meet famous people practically every day. ☊ practically ☊
My essay is practically finished now. ☊ practically ☊
It sounds like a good idea, but I don't think it will work practically. ☊ practically ☊
conversation practice ☊ practice ☊
There's a basketball practice every Friday evening. ☊ practice ☊
She does an hour's piano practice every day. ☊ 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 ☊
to practice the piano every day ☊ practice ☊
The team is practicing for their big game on Friday. ☊ practice ☊
They practiced the dance until it was perfect. ☊ practice ☊
She's practicing medicine in Philadelphia. ☊ practice ☊
You need to practise every day. ☊ practise ☊
practise for sth: She's practising for her piano exam. ☊ practise ☊
practise (sth) on sb/sth: He usually wants to practise his English on me. ☊ practise ☊
There are over 50 000 solicitors practising in England and Wales. ☊ practise ☊
practise as sth: She practised as a barrister for many years. ☊ practise ☊
practise sth: He was banned from practising medicine. ☊ practise ☊
His teachers are full of praise for the progress he's making. ☊ praise ☊
We have nothing but praise for the way they handled the investigation. ☊ praise ☊
The team coach singled out two players for special praise. ☊ praise ☊
They always sing his praises (= praise him very highly). ☊ praise ☊
praise sb/sth as sth: Critics praised the work as highly original. ☊ praise ☊
to say your prayers ☊ prayer ☊
prayers for the sick ☊ prayer ☊
He arrived at that very moment, as if in answer to her prayer. ☊ prayer ☊
Their prayers were answered and the child was found safe and well. ☊ prayer ☊
It was a prayer she had learnt as a child. ☊ prayer ☊
They knelt in prayer. ☊ prayer ☊
We believe in the power of prayer. ☊ prayer ☊
Can you give a more precise definition of the word? ☊ precise ☊
I can be reasonably precise about the time of the incident. ☊ precise ☊
We were just talking about her when, at that precise moment, she walked in. ☊ precise ☊
Doctors found it hard to establish the precise nature of her illness. ☊ precise ☊
small, precise movements ☊ precise ☊
She's rather prim and precise. ☊ precise ☊
It's not clear precisely how the accident happened. ☊ precisely ☊
The children are precisely the ones who will suffer if they get divorced. ☊ precisely ☊
predict sth: a reliable method of predicting earthquakes ☊ predict ☊
predict what, whether, etc...: It is impossible to predict what will happen. ☊ predict ☊
This figure is predicted to rise to one billion by the year 2015. ☊ predict ☊
prefer sth: 'Coffee or tea?' 'I'd prefer tea, thanks.' ☊ prefer ☊
A local firm is to be preferred. ☊ prefer ☊
Many people expressed a strong preference for the original plan. ☊ preference ☊
I can't say that I have any particular preference. ☊ preference ☊
Let's make a list of possible speakers, in order of preference. ☊ preference ☊
He got his girlfriend pregnant and they're getting married. ☊ pregnant ☊
She's six months pregnant. ☊ pregnant ☊
The company is looking for larger premises. ☊ premises ☊
These premises are regularly checked by security guards. ☊ premises ☊
Careful preparation for the exam is essential. ☊ preparation ☊
The third book in the series is currently in preparation. ☊ preparation ☊
The team has been training hard in preparation for the big game. ☊ preparation ☊
No athlete would dream of entering a big race without adequate preparation. ☊ preparation ☊
preparation (to do sth): We made preparations to move to new offices. ☊ preparation ☊
prepare for sth: The whole class is working hard preparing for the exams. ☊ prepare ☊
I had been preparing myself for this moment. ☊ prepare ☊
Her condition is not improving as we hoped. You must prepare yourselves for the worst. ☊ prepare ☊
I was not prepared for all the problems it caused. ☊ prepared ☊
We are not prepared to accept these conditions. ☊ prepared ☊
The police officer read out a prepared statement. ☊ prepared ☊
He hardly seemed to notice my presence. ☊ presence ☊
Her presence during the crisis had a calming effect. ☊ presence ☊
Your presence is requested at the meeting. ☊ presence ☊
A few brief comments are sufficient for present purposes. ☊ present ☊
Levels of pollution present in the atmosphere are increasing. ☊ present ☊
Analysis showed that traces of arsenic were present in the body. ☊ present ☊
What can I get him for a birthday present? ☊ present ☊
I'm sorry he's out at present (= now). ☊ present ☊
present sth: The company has decided it must present a more modern image. ☊ present ☊
It is essential that we present a united front (= show that we all agree). ☊ present ☊
present yourself + adv./prep.: You need to present yourself better. ☊ present ☊
present sth/sb/yourself as sth: He likes to present himself as a radical politician. ☊ present ☊
The press presents this as a kind of victory. ☊ present ☊
The article presents these proposals as misguided. ☊ present ☊
present sth (to sb): The committee will present its final report to Parliament in June. ☊ present ☊
present sth (for sth): Eight options were presented for consideration. ☊ present ☊
Are you presenting a paper at the conference? ☊ present ☊
He presents a convincing case. ☊ present ☊
The banks will begin to present their arguments today. ☊ present ☊
present sth: The local MP will start the race and present the prizes. ☊ present ☊
present sb with sth: On his retirement, colleagues presented him with a set of golf clubs. ☊ present ☊
The trial was adjourned following the presentation of new evidence to the court. ☊ presentation ☊
The presentation of prizes began after the speeches. ☊ presentation ☊
The Mayor will make the presentation (= hand over the gift) herself. ☊ presentation ☊
a presentation copy (= a free book given by the author or publisher ) ☊ presentation ☊
Improving the product's presentation (= the way it is wrapped, advertised, etc.) should increase sales. ☊ presentation ☊
I admire the clear, logical presentation of her arguments. ☊ presentation ☊
The sales manager will give a presentation on the new products. ☊ presentation ☊
She managed to preserve her sense of humour under very trying circumstances. ☊ preserve ☊
preserve sth/sb: a perfectly preserved 14th century house ☊ preserve ☊
Is he really 60? He's remarkably well preserved. ☊ preserve ☊
preserve sth + adj.: This vase has been preserved intact. ☊ preserve ☊
The society was set up to preserve endangered species from extinction. ☊ preserve ☊
the President of the United States ☊ president ☊
President Obama is due to visit the country next month. ☊ president ☊
She travels extensively in her role as President for the Save the Children Fund. ☊ president ☊
the popular/tabloid press (= smaller newspapers with a lot of pictures and stories of famous people) ☊ press ☊
The story was reported in the press and on television. ☊ press ☊
Unlike the American, the British press operates on a national scale. ☊ press ☊
the freedom of the Press/press freedom (= the freedom to report any events and express opinions) ☊ press ☊
The event is bound to attract wide press coverage (= it will be written about in many newspapers). ☊ press ☊
She has been harassed by the press, who desperately need a story. ☊ press ☊
press sth together: She pressed her lips together. ☊ press ☊
press against sth: His body was pressing against hers. ☊ press ☊
press sth: to press a button/switch/key ☊ press ☊
(+ adv./prep.): Press here to open. ☊ press ☊
You need to be able to handle pressure in this job. ☊ pressure ☊
pressure (for sth): The pressure for change continued to mount. ☊ 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 ☊
Check the tyre pressure (= the amount of air in a tyre) regularly. ☊ pressure ☊
a pressure gauge (= an instrument used for measuring the pressure of a liquid or a gas) ☊ pressure ☊
The nurse applied pressure to his arm to stop the bleeding. ☊ pressure ☊
The pound came under pressure from foreign currencies today, increasing the chances of a rise in interest rates. ☊ under pressure ☊
Presumably this is where the accident happened. ☊ presumably ☊
pretend (to sb) (that...): He pretended to his family that everything was fine. ☊ pretend ☊
We pretended (that) nothing had happened. ☊ pretend ☊
She pretended (that) she was his niece. ☊ pretend ☊
He pretended not to notice. ☊ pretend ☊
She didn't love him, though she pretended to. ☊ pretend ☊
pretend sth: She pretended an interest she did not feel. ☊ pretend ☊
pretend (that)...: Let's pretend (that) we're astronauts. ☊ pretend ☊
prevent sb/sth from doing sth: He is prevented by law from holding a licence. ☊ prevent ☊
No previous experience is necessary for this job. ☊ previous ☊
The car has only had one previous owner. ☊ previous ☊
She is his daughter from a previous marriage. ☊ previous ☊
I was unable to attend because of a previous engagement. ☊ previous ☊
The judge will take into consideration any previous convictions. ☊ previous ☊
We dealt with this in a previous chapter. ☊ previous ☊
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 ☊
I had visited them three days previously. ☊ previously ☊
Boat for sale, price £2 000 ☊ price ☊
to charge a high/reasonable/low price for sth ☊ price ☊
He managed to get a good price for the car. ☊ price ☊
I'm only buying it if it's the right price (= a price that I think is reasonable). ☊ price ☊
Children over five must pay (the) full price for the ticket. ☊ price ☊
How much are these? They don't have a price on them. ☊ price ☊
It's amazing how much computers have come down in price over the past few years. ☊ price ☊
It's time to swallow your pride (= hide your feelings of pride) and ask for your job back. ☊ pride ☊
The sight of her son graduating filled her with pride. ☊ pride ☊
He felt a glow of pride as people stopped to admire his garden. ☊ pride ☊
the ordination of women priests ☊ priest ☊
a course designed primarily for specialists ☊ primarily ☊
The report is primarily concerned with aircraft safety. ☊ primarily ☊
The person primarily responsible is the project manager. ☊ primarily ☊
The primary aim of this course is to improve your spoken English. ☊ primary ☊
primary causes ☊ primary ☊
He has high moral principles. ☊ principle ☊
I refuse to lie about it; it's against my principles. ☊ principle ☊
Stick to your principles and tell him you won't do it. ☊ principle ☊
She refuses to allow her family to help her as a matter of principle. ☊ principle ☊
He doesn't invest in the arms industry on principle. ☊ principle ☊
the principles and practice of writing reports ☊ principle ☊
The principle behind it is very simple. ☊ principle ☊
There are three fundamental principles of teamwork. ☊ principle ☊
Discussing all these details will get us nowhere; we must get back to first principles (= the most basic rules). ☊ principle ☊
the principle that free education should be available for all children ☊ principle ☊
the principle that heat rises ☊ principle ☊
A tidal current turbine is similar in principle to a windmill. ☊ principle ☊
In principle there is nothing that a human can do that a machine might not be able to do one day. ☊ in principle ☊
They have agreed to the proposal in principle but we still have to negotiate the terms. ☊ in principle ☊
The magazine was sued for printing a libellous article about her family. ☊ print ☊
The firm specializes in printing calendars. ☊ print ☊
The print quality of the new laser printer is superb. ☊ print ☊
a colour/laser printer ☊ printer ☊
This information must not be disclosed without prior written consent. ☊ prior ☊
Visits are by prior arrangement. ☊ prior ☊
She will be unable to attend because of a prior engagement. ☊ prior ☊
You need to get your priorities right (= decide what is important to you). ☊ priority ☊
The search for a new vaccine will take priority over all other medical research. ☊ priority ☊
Priority cases, such as homeless families, get dealt with first. ☊ priority ☊
She is in prison, awaiting trial. ☊ prison ☊
They are demanding the release of all political prisoners. ☊ prisoner ☊
He was taken prisoner by rebel soldiers. ☊ prisoner ☊
They are holding her prisoner and demanding a large ransom. ☊ prisoner ☊
She is afraid to go out and has become a virtual prisoner in her own home. ☊ prisoner ☊
Let's go somewhere a bit more private. ☊ private ☊
a programme to return many of the state companies to private ownership ☊ private ☊
If I can afford it, I think I'll go private (= pay for medical care rather than use the government service). ☊ private ☊
her private thoughts and feelings ☊ private ☊
a private conversation ☊ private ☊
Those are my father's private papers. ☊ private ☊
a privately owned company ☊ privately ☊
Is there somewhere we can discuss this in private? ☊ in private ☊
There are no prizes for guessing (= it is very easy to guess) who she was with. ☊ prize ☊
the probable cause/explanation/outcome ☊ probable ☊
highly/quite/most probable ☊ probable ☊
It is probable that the disease has a genetic element. ☊ probable ☊
All four players are probables for the national team. ☊ probable ☊
As you probably know, I'm going to be changing jobs soon. ☊ probably ☊
financial/practical/technical problems ☊ problem ☊
to address/tackle/solve a problem ☊ problem ☊
the problem of drug abuse ☊ problem ☊
If he chooses Mary it's bound to cause problems. ☊ problem ☊
Let me know if you have any problems. ☊ problem ☊
Unemployment is a very real problem for graduates now. ☊ problem ☊
It's a nice table! The only problem is (that) it's too big for our room. ☊ problem ☊
the magazine's problem page (= containing letters about readers' problems and advice about how to solve them) ☊ problem ☊
emergency/safety/disciplinary procedures ☊ procedure ☊
We're not sure whether we still want to proceed with the sale. ☊ proceed ☊
I'm afraid getting things changed will be a slow process. ☊ process ☊
I was moving some furniture and I twisted my ankle in the process (= while I was doing it). ☊ process ☊
a new process for rustproofing car bodies ☊ process ☊
a sewage processing plant ☊ process ☊
I sent three rolls of film away to be processed. ☊ process ☊
A phone call to the manager produced the result she wanted. ☊ produce ☊
She produced a delicious meal out of a few leftovers. ☊ produce ☊
The region produces over 50% of the country's wheat. ☊ produce ☊
These shrubs produce bright red berries. ☊ produce ☊
a factory that produces microchips ☊ produce ☊
Libya is a major oil producer. ☊ producer ☊
Hollywood screenwriters, actors and producers ☊ producer ☊
Production of the new aircraft will start next year. ☊ production ☊
a decline/an increase in production ☊ production ☊
He wants a career in film production. ☊ production ☊
the medical/legal/teaching, etc. profession ☊ profession ☊
She was at the very top of her profession. ☊ profession ☊
The legal profession has/have always resisted change. ☊ profession ☊
professional qualifications/skills ☊ professional ☊
If it's a legal matter you need to seek professional advice. ☊ professional ☊
Most of the people on the course were professional women. ☊ professional ☊
He dealt with the problem in a highly professional way. ☊ professional ☊
Many of the performers were very professional. ☊ professional ☊
professional conduct/misconduct ☊ professional ☊
a professional golfer ☊ professional ☊
After he won the amateur championship he turned professional. ☊ professional ☊
the world of professional football ☊ professional ☊
the terms that doctors and other health professionals use ☊ professional ☊
You need a professional to sort out your finances. ☊ professional ☊
a top golf professional ☊ professional ☊
This was clearly a job for a real professional. ☊ professional ☊
profit (on sth): The company made a healthy profit on the deal. ☊ profit ☊
The sale generated record profits. ☊ profit ☊
The agency is voluntary and not run for profit. ☊ profit ☊
There isn't much profit in running a restaurant these days. ☊ profit ☊
Load the program into the computer. ☊ program ☊
a TV program ☊ program ☊
In this class, students will learn how to program. ☊ program ☊
program sth (to do sth): The computer is programmed to warn users before information is deleted. ☊ program ☊
a week-long programme of lectures ☊ programme ☊
What's the programme for (= what are we going to do) tomorrow? ☊ programme ☊
Did you see that programme on India last night? ☊ programme ☊
Human beings are genetically programmed to learn certain kinds of language. ☊ programme ☊
economic/scientific/technical progress ☊ progress ☊
They asked for a progress report on the project. ☊ progress ☊
Please be quiet—examination in progress. ☊ in progress ☊
a building project ☊ project ☊
project sth to do sth: The unemployment rate has been projected to fall. ☊ project ☊
it is projected that...: It is projected that the unemployment rate will fall. ☊ project ☊
'Promise not to tell anyone!' 'I promise.' ☊ promise ☊
promise sth: The government has promised a full investigation into the disaster. ☊ promise ☊
I'll see what I can do but I can't promise anything. ☊ promise ☊
promise (that)...: The brochure promised (that) the local food would be superb. ☊ promise ☊
promise sb (that)...: You promised me (that) you'd be home early tonight. ☊ promise ☊
promise sb sth: He promised his grandchildren the money. ☊ promise ☊
promise yourself sth: I've promised myself some fun when the exams are over. ☊ promise ☊
promise (to do sth): She kept her promise to visit her aunt regularly. ☊ promise ☊
promise (that...): Do I have your promise that you won't tell anyone about this? ☊ promise ☊
He simply broke every single promise he ever made me. ☊ promise ☊
Her work shows great promise. ☊ promise ☊
Their future was full of promise. ☊ promise ☊
policies to promote economic growth ☊ promote ☊
promote sb (from sth) (to sth): He has been promoted to sergeant. ☊ promote ☊
Her promotion to Sales Manager took everyone by surprise. ☊ promotion ☊
a job with excellent promotion prospects ☊ promotion ☊
Her job is mainly concerned with sales and promotion. ☊ promotion ☊
Prompt action was required as the fire spread. ☊ prompt ☊
Please be prompt when attending these meetings. ☊ prompt ☊
prompt sth: The discovery of the bomb prompted an increase in security. ☊ prompt ☊
His speech prompted an angry outburst from a man in the crowd. ☊ prompt ☊
prompt sb to do sth: The thought of her daughter's wedding day prompted her to lose some weight. ☊ prompt ☊
proof of sth: Can you provide any proof of identity? ☊ proof ☊
These results are a further proof of his outstanding ability. ☊ proof ☊
proof that...: There is no proof that the knife belonged to her. ☊ proof ☊
Please follow the proper procedures for dealing with complaints. ☊ proper ☊
Make sure the letter is properly addressed. ☊ properly ☊
When will these kids learn to behave properly? ☊ properly ☊
This building is government property. ☊ property ☊
Be careful not to damage other people's property. ☊ property ☊
The proportion of men to women in the college has changed dramatically over the years. ☊ proportion ☊
The basic ingredients are limestone and clay in the proportion 2:1. ☊ proportion ☊
The room is very long in proportion to (= relative to) its width. ☊ proportion ☊
You haven't drawn the figures in the foreground in proportion. ☊ proportion ☊
an impressive building with fine proportions ☊ proportion ☊
Always try to keep a sense of proportion (= of the relative importance of different things). ☊ proportion ☊
Loam is a soil with roughly equal proportions of clay, sand and silt. ☊ proportion ☊
The proportion of regular smokers increases with age. ☊ proportion ☊
A higher proportion of Americans go on to higher education than is the case in Britain. ☊ proportion ☊
proposal to do sth: a proposal to build more office accommodation ☊ proposal ☊
proposal that...: His proposal that the system should be changed was rejected. ☊ proposal ☊
He was afraid that if he proposed she might refuse. ☊ propose ☊
propose to sb: She proposed to me! ☊ propose ☊
propose to do sth: What do you propose to do now? ☊ propose ☊
propose sth: The government proposed changes to the voting system. ☊ propose ☊
propose that...: She proposed that the book be banned. ☊ propose ☊
She proposed that the book should be banned. ☊ propose ☊
propose doing sth: He proposed changing the name of the company. ☊ propose ☊
it is proposed to do sth: It was proposed to pay the money from public funds. ☊ propose ☊
prospect (of sth/of doing sth): There is no immediate prospect of peace. ☊ prospect ☊
A place in the semi-finals is in prospect (= likely to happen). ☊ prospect ☊
prospect (that...): There's a reasonable prospect that his debts will be paid. ☊ prospect ☊
prospect (of sth/of doing sth): The prospect of becoming a father filled him with alarm. ☊ prospect ☊
prospect of sth: What are the prospects of promotion in this job? ☊ prospect ☊
Each company is fighting to protect its own commercial interests. ☊ protect ☊
The plant is protected under the Wildlife and Countryside Act. ☊ protect ☊
Wear clothes that provide adequate protection against the wind and rain. ☊ protection ☊
He asked to be put under police protection. ☊ protection ☊
They wore the charm as a protection against evil spirits. ☊ protection ☊
protest (about/against/at sth): Students took to the streets to protest against the decision. ☊ protest ☊
There's no use protesting, I won't change my mind. ☊ protest ☊
protest sth: They fully intend to protest the decision. ☊ protest ☊
Don't be too proud to ask for help. ☊ proud ☊
She was too proud to admit she could be wrong. ☊ proud ☊
proud of sb/sth/yourself: Your achievements are something to be proud of. ☊ proud ☊
proud to be/have sth: I feel very proud to be a part of the team. ☊ proud ☊
proud that...: She was proud that her daughter had so much talent. ☊ proud ☊
This is the proudest moment of my life. ☊ proud ☊
It was a proud day in the nation's history ☊ proud ☊
She proudly displayed her prize. ☊ proudly ☊
He constantly feels he has to prove himself to others. ☊ prove ☊
prove sth: They hope this new evidence will prove her innocence. ☊ prove ☊
He felt he needed to prove his point (= show other people that he was right). ☊ prove ☊
Are you just doing this to prove a point? ☊ prove ☊
What are you trying to prove? ☊ prove ☊
prove (that)...: This proves (that) I was right. ☊ prove ☊
prove sb/sth/yourself + adj./noun: She was determined to prove everyone wrong. ☊ prove ☊
In this country, you are innocent until proved guilty. ☊ prove ☊
prove what, how, etc...: This just proves what I have been saying for some time. ☊ prove ☊
it is proved that...: Can it be proved that he did commit these offences? ☊ prove ☊
provide sth: The hospital has a commitment to provide the best possible medical care. ☊ provide ☊
The report was not expected to provide any answers. ☊ provide ☊
provide sth for sb: We are here to provide a service for the public. ☊ provide ☊
provide sb with sth: We are here to provide the public with a service. ☊ provide ☊
Provided that you have the money in your account, you can withdraw up to £100 a day. ☊ provided ☊
Let's go somewhere a little less public. ☊ public ☊
a public figure (= a person who is well known because they are often on the television, radio, etc.) ☊ public ☊
This latest scandal will not have done their public image (= the opinion that people have of them) any good. ☊ public ☊
The painting will be put on public display next week. ☊ public ☊
This may be the band's last public appearance together. ☊ public ☊
Levels of waste from the factory may be a danger to public health. ☊ public ☊
a publicly owned company ☊ publicly ☊
This information is not publicly available. ☊ publicly ☊
The palace is now open to the public. ☊ public ☊
The public has/have a right to know what is contained in the report. ☊ public ☊
She doesn't like to be seen in public without her make-up on. ☊ in public ☊
the publication date ☊ publication ☊
the publication of his first novel ☊ publication ☊
specialist publications ☊ publication ☊
She works in publicity. ☊ publicity ☊
He works for a company that publishes reference books. ☊ publish ☊
Pictures of the suspect were published in all the daily papers. ☊ publish ☊
The editors published a full apology in the following edition. ☊ publish ☊
a publishing house (= company) ☊ publishing ☊
to pull a muscle/ligament/tendon ☊ pull ☊
pull sth/yourself + adv./prep.: The dog snapped at her and she quickly pulled back her hand. ☊ pull ☊
pull sth/yourself + adj.: John pulled himself free and ran off. ☊ pull ☊
You push and I'll pull. ☊ pull ☊
Don't pull so hard or the handle will come off. ☊ pull ☊
pull at/on sth: I pulled on the rope to see if it was secure. ☊ pull ☊
pull sb/sth + adv./prep.: She pulled him gently towards her. ☊ pull ☊
He pulled a gun on me (= took out a gun and aimed it at me). ☊ pull ☊
She took his arm and pulled him along. ☊ pull ☊
In this area oxen are used to pull carts. ☊ pull ☊
The doctors think she will pull through. ☊ pull through, pull through sth ☊
She saw the ambulance coming up behind her and pulled over. ☊ pull over ☊
He felt the pull of paternal love. ☊ pull ☊
The tides depend on the pull of the moon. ☊ pull ☊
One last pull on the rope should do it. ☊ pull ☊
He shot out his right arm and landed a punch on Lorrimer's nose. ☊ punch ☊
punish sb: Those responsible for this crime will be severely punished. ☊ punish ☊
to inflict/impose/mete out punishment ☊ punishment ☊
There is little evidence that harsher punishments deter any better than more lenient ones. ☊ punishment ☊
She now teaches only private pupils. ☊ pupil ☊
The company has just announced its £27 million purchase of Park Hotel. ☊ purchase ☊
Please ensure that you purchase your ticket in advance. ☊ purchase ☊
They met by pure chance. ☊ pure ☊
She laughed with pure joy. ☊ pure ☊
These reports are pure speculation (= there is no evidence that they are true). ☊ pure ☊
These shirts are 100% pure cotton. ☊ pure ☊
One movie is classified as pure art, the other as entertainment. ☊ pure ☊
I saw the letter purely by chance. ☊ purely ☊
The charity is run on a purely voluntary basis. ☊ purely ☊
She took the job purely and simply for the money. ☊ purely ☊
She was dressed in purple. ☊ 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 ☊
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 ☊
We intend to pursue this policy with determination. ☊ pursue ☊
She wishes to pursue a medical career. ☊ pursue ☊
to pursue legal action ☊ pursue ☊
We have decided not to pursue the matter. ☊ pursue ☊
Jake has been pursuing her (= trying to have a relationship with her) for months. ☊ 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 sb to do sth: No one pushed you to take the job, did they? ☊ push ☊
I pushed the button for the top floor. ☊ push ☊
This development could push the country into recession. ☊ push ☊
The rise in interest rates will push prices up. ☊ push ☊
We pushed and pushed but the piano wouldn't move. ☊ push ☊
Push hard when I tell you to. ☊ push ☊
You push and I'll pull. ☊ push ☊
push at sth: She pushed at the door but it wouldn't budge. ☊ push ☊
push sth: He walked slowly up the hill pushing his bike. ☊ push ☊
push sb/sth + adv./prep.: She pushed the cup towards me. ☊ push ☊
He pushed his chair back and stood up. ☊ push ☊
He tried to kiss her but she pushed him away. ☊ push ☊
She pushed her face towards him. ☊ push ☊
push sth + adj.: I pushed the door open. ☊ push ☊
People were pushing and shoving to get to the front. ☊ push ☊
Try and push your way through the crowd. ☊ push ☊
The government is pushing ahead with its electoral reforms. ☊ push ahead/forward (with sth) ☊
The push for reform started in 2007. ☊ push ☊
He wants to open his own business, but needs a push in the right direction to get him started. ☊ push ☊
The firm has begun a major push into the European market. ☊ push ☊
She gave him a gentle push. ☊ push ☊
The car won't start. Can you give it a push? ☊ push ☊
At the push of a button (= very easily) he could get a whole list of names. ☊ push ☊
She put it very tactfully. ☊ put ☊
She had never tried to put this feeling into words. ☊ put ☊
Can you help me put this letter into good English, please? ☊ put ☊
Her new job has put a great strain on her. ☊ put ☊
They put pressure on her to resign. ☊ put ☊
It's time you put a stop to this childish behaviour. ☊ put ☊
Put yourself in my position. What would you have done? ☊ put ☊
I tried to put the matter into perspective. ☊ put ☊
Don't go putting yourself at risk. ☊ put ☊
It was time to put their suggestion into practice. ☊ put ☊
This new injury will put him out of action for several weeks. ☊ put ☊
Put your name here. ☊ put ☊
Friday at 11? I'll put it in my diary. ☊ put ☊
I couldn't read what she had put. ☊ put ☊
Put your hand up if you need more paper. ☊ put ☊
It was the year the Americans put a man on the moon. ☊ put ☊
She's put her hair up. ☊ put sth up ☊
She's just putting on her make-up. ☊ put sth on ☊
He put some jazz on the stereo. ☊ put sth on ☊
She looks like she's put on weight. ☊ put sth on ☊
She's very clever but her manner does tend to put people off. ☊ put sb off ☊
to put forward a suggestion ☊ put sth forward ☊
It's a great book. I couldn't put it down. ☊ put sth down ☊
She put the phone down on me (= ended the call before I had finished speaking). ☊ put sth down ☊
He was put off science by bad teaching. ☊ put sb off sth/sb ☊
put doing sth: The accident put her off driving for life. ☊ put sb off sth/sb ☊
Could you put me through to the manager, please? ☊ put sb/sth through (to sb/...) ☊
to put together a model plane/an essay/a meal ☊ put sth together ☊
I don't know how she puts up with him. ☊ put up with sb/sth ☊
academic/educational/professional/vocational qualifications ☊ qualification ☊
a nursing/teaching, etc. qualification ☊ qualification ☊
In this job, experience counts for more than paper qualifications. ☊ qualification ☊
Previous teaching experience is a necessary qualification for this job. ☊ qualification ☊
to be highly/suitably/fully qualified ☊ qualified ☊
qualified for sth: She's extremely well qualified for the job. ☊ qualified ☊
I don't know much about it, so I don't feel qualified to comment. ☊ qualified ☊
qualify (for sth): If you live in the area, you qualify for a parking permit. ☊ qualify ☊
To qualify, you must have lived in this country for at least three years. ☊ qualify ☊
qualify sb (for sth): Paying a fee doesn't automatically qualify you for membership. ☊ qualify ☊
qualify sb (for sth): This training course will qualify you for a better job. ☊ qualify ☊
qualify sb to do sth: The test qualifies you to drive heavy vehicles. ☊ qualify ☊
a decline in water quality ☊ quality ☊
Their quality of life improved dramatically when they moved to France. ☊ quality ☊
We aim to provide quality at reasonable prices. ☊ quality ☊
Get it right, even if it takes time; it's quality not quantity that matters. ☊ quality ☊
She has all the qualities of a good teacher. ☊ quality ☊
The police found a quantity of drugs at his home. ☊ quantity ☊
It's (a) quarter to four now—I'll meet you at (a) quarter past. ☊ quarter ☊
It's quarter of four now—I'll meet you at quarter after. ☊ quarter ☊
The theatre was about three quarters full. ☊ quarter ☊
the Queen of Norway ☊ queen ☊
The question arises as to whether or not he knew of the situation. ☊ question ☊
The key question of what caused the leak remains unanswered. ☊ question ☊
He put a question to the minister about the recent reforms. ☊ question ☊
I hope the police don't ask any awkward questions. ☊ question ☊
The government doesn't have the answers to these difficult questions. ☊ question ☊
In the exam there's sure to be a question on energy. ☊ question ☊
Let's look at the question of security. ☊ question ☊
The question which needs to be addressed is one of funding. ☊ question ☊
Which route is better remains an open question (= it is not decided). ☊ question ☊
On the day in question we were in Cardiff. ☊ in question ☊
It's just a question of deciding what you really want. ☊ just/merely/only a question of (sth/doing sth) ☊
Another trip abroad this year is out of the question. ☊ out of the question ☊
There was no question of his/him cancelling the trip so near the departure date. ☊ there is/was no question of (sth happening/sb doing sth) ☊
These cakes are very quick and easy to make. ☊ quick ☊
Are you sure this is the quickest way? ☊ quick ☊
His quick thinking saved her life. ☊ quick ☊
Her quick hands suddenly stopped moving. ☊ quick ☊
Try to be quick! We're late already. ☊ quick ☊
Once again, his quick wits (= quick thinking) got him out of an awkward situation. ☊ quick ☊
He's a quick study (= he learns quickly). ☊ quick ☊
We need to make a quick decision. ☊ quick ☊
The company wants quick results. ☊ quick ☊
There isn't a quick answer to this problem. ☊ quick ☊
her quiet voice ☊ quiet ☊
Could you keep the kids quiet while I'm on the phone? ☊ quiet ☊
He went very quiet (= did not say much) so I knew he was upset. ☊ quiet ☊
'Be quiet,' said the teacher. ☊ quiet ☊
She crept downstairs (as) quiet as a mouse. ☊ quiet ☊
a quiet street ☊ quiet ☊
They lead a quiet life. ☊ quiet ☊
Business is usually quieter at this time of year. ☊ quiet ☊
They had a quiet wedding. ☊ quiet ☊
The hotel is in a quiet location near the sea. ☊ quiet ☊
to have a quiet drink ☊ quiet ☊
I was looking forward to a quiet evening at home. ☊ quiet ☊
She was quiet and shy. ☊ quiet ☊
I've decided to resign but I'd rather you kept quiet about it. ☊ keep quiet about sth, keep sth quiet ☊
This story is too big to be kept quiet. ☊ keep quiet about sth, keep sth quiet ☊
to speak/move quietly ☊ quietly ☊
He is quietly confident that they can succeed (= he is confident, but he is not talking about it too much). ☊ quietly ☊
quit as sth: He has decided to quit as manager of the team. ☊ quit ☊
We only just started. We're not going to quit now. ☊ quit ☊
He plays quite well. ☊ quite ☊
quite delicious/amazing/empty/perfect ☊ quite ☊
This is quite a different problem. ☊ quite ☊
I'm quite happy to wait for you here. ☊ quite ☊
Flying is quite the best way to travel. ☊ quite ☊
I quite agree. ☊ quite ☊
The theatre was not quite (= was almost) full. ☊ quite ☊
It's like being in the Alps, but not quite. ☊ quite ☊
'I almost think she prefers animals to people.' 'Quite right too,' said Bill. ☊ quite ☊
You'll be quite comfortable here. ☊ quite ☊
I can see it quite clearly. ☊ quite ☊
'You've no intention of coming back?' 'I'm quite sorry, but no, I have not.' ☊ quite ☊
Quote this reference number in all correspondence. ☊ quote ☊
The figures quoted in this article refer only to Britain. ☊ quote ☊
quote (sb) (as doing sth): The President was quoted in the press as saying that he disagreed with the decision. ☊ quote ☊
'It will all be gone tomorrow.' 'Can I quote you on that? ' ☊ quote ☊
Don't quote me on this (= this is not an official statement), but I think he is going to resign. ☊ quote ☊
She said, and I quote, 'Life is meaningless without love.' ☊ quote ☊
This custom is found in people of all races throughout the world. ☊ race ☊
legislation against discrimination on the grounds of race or sex ☊ race ☊
He's already in training for the big race against Bailey. ☊ race ☊
a boat/horse/road, etc. race ☊ race ☊
race (to do sth): The race is on (= has begun) to find a cure for the disease. ☊ race ☊
The days seemed to race past. ☊ race ☊
She raced through the work in no time at all. ☊ race ☊
race sb/sth + adv./prep.: The injured man was raced to the hospital. ☊ race ☊
She raced her car through the narrow streets of the town. ☊ race ☊
They raced to a thrilling victory in the relay. ☊ race ☊
race sb/sth: We raced each other back to the car. ☊ race ☊
race to do sth: Television companies are racing to be the first to screen his life story. ☊ race ☊
motor/yacht/greyhound, etc. racing ☊ racing ☊
a racing driver ☊ racing ☊
The interview was broadcast on radio and television. ☊ radio ☊
Did you hear the interview with him on the radio? ☊ radio ☊
a radio cassette player ☊ radio ☊
radio signals/waves ☊ radio ☊
to hear a gale warning on/over the ship's radio ☊ radio ☊
railroad tracks ☊ railroad ☊
This town got a lot bigger when the railroad came in the 1860s. ☊ railroad ☊
The railway is still under construction. ☊ railway ☊
a disused railway ☊ railway ☊
a railway station/worker/company ☊ railway ☊
There will be rain in all parts tomorrow. ☊ rain ☊
I think I felt a drop of rain. ☊ rain ☊
raise sb/sth as sth: raise sb/sth + noun: They raised her (as) a Catholic. ☊ raise ☊
to raise a loan ☊ raise ☊
We are raising money for charity. ☊ raise ☊
We need to raise public awareness of the issue. ☊ raise ☊
Don't tell her about the job until you know for sure—we don't want to raise her hopes (= make her hope too much). ☊ raise ☊
I've never heard him even raise his voice (= speak louder because he was angry). ☊ raise ☊
He raised a hand in greeting. ☊ raise ☊
Somehow we managed to raise her to her feet. ☊ raise ☊
He raised himself up on one elbow. ☊ raise ☊
The child was now out of her range of vision (= not near enough for her to see). ☊ range ☊
This was outside the range of his experience. ☊ range ☊
This material is available in a huge range of colours. ☊ range ☊
She was not used to mixing with people of high social rank. ☊ rank ☊
Promotion will mean that I'm immediately above him in rank. ☊ rank ☊
She is currently the highest ranked player in the world. ☊ rank ☊
rank sb/sth + noun: The university is ranked number one in the country for engineering. ☊ rank ☊
rank as sth: It certainly doesn't rank as his greatest win. ☊ rank ☊
This must rank with (= be as good as) the greatest movies ever made. ☊ rank ☊
Health and education rank highly with voters. ☊ rank ☊
rapid change/expansion/growth ☊ rapid ☊
a rapid rise/decline in sales ☊ rapid ☊
The disease is spreading at a rapid rate. ☊ rapid ☊
This weekend, visitors will get a rare chance to visit the private apartments. ☊ rare ☊
rare (to do sth): It is rare to find such loyalty these days. ☊ rare ☊
On the rare occasions when they met he hardly even dared speak to her. ☊ rare ☊
a rare breed/plant ☊ rare ☊
This species is extremely rare. ☊ rare ☊
She is rarely seen in public nowadays. ☊ rarely ☊
We rarely agree on what to do. ☊ rarely ☊
Rarely has a debate attracted so much media attention. ☊ rarely ☊
Figures published today show another fall in the rate of inflation. ☊ rate ☊
a high/low/rising rate of unemployment ☊ rate ☊
the annual crime/divorce rate ☊ rate ☊
a high success/failure rate ☊ rate ☊
rate sb/sth (as) sth: rate sb/sth + noun: The show was rated (as) a success by critics and audiences. ☊ rate ☊
+ adj.: I'm afraid our needs do not rate very high with this administration. ☊ rate ☊
She fell and hurt her leg rather badly. ☊ rather ☊
He looks rather like his father. ☊ rather ☊
He was conscious that he was talking rather too much. ☊ rather ☊
She worked as a secretary, or rather, a personal assistant. ☊ rather ☊
In the end he had to walk—or rather run—to the office. ☊ rather ☊
Why didn't you ask for help, rather than trying to do it on your own? ☊ rather than ☊
She'd rather die than give a speech. ☊ would rather... (than) ☊
Would you rather walk or take the bus? ☊ would rather... (than) ☊
'Do you mind if I smoke?' 'Well, I'd rather you didn't.' ☊ would rather... (than) ☊
These fish are often eaten raw. ☊ raw ☊
reassuring ☊ re- ☊
He reached across the table to squeeze her hand. ☊ reach ☊
reach sth + adv./prep.: He reached out his hand to touch her. ☊ reach ☊
(+ adv./prep.): 'Grab the end of the rope.' 'I can't reach that far!' ☊ reach ☊
reach sth: Can you reach the light switch from where you're sitting? ☊ reach ☊
to reach a conclusion/decision/verdict/compromise ☊ reach ☊
Daytime temperatures can reach 40°C. ☊ reach ☊
The beach can only be reached by boat. ☊ reach ☊
I hope this letter reaches you. ☊ reach ☊
I nudged her but she didn't react. ☊ react ☊
The return to traditional family values is a reaction against the permissiveness of recent decades. ☊ reaction ☊
A spokesman said the changes were not in reaction to the company's recent losses. ☊ reaction ☊
The decision provoked an angry reaction from local residents. ☊ reaction ☊
read about/of sth: I read about the accident in the local paper. ☊ read ☊
read to sb/yourself: He liked reading to his grandchildren. ☊ read ☊
read sth: to read a book/a magazine/the newspaper ☊ read ☊
Have you read any Steinbeck (= novels by him)? ☊ read ☊
read sb sth: She read us a story. ☊ read ☊
He needs more help with his reading. ☊ reading ☊
Are you any good at map reading? ☊ reading ☊
a reading lamp/light (= one that can be moved to shine light onto sth that you are reading) ☊ reading ☊
She has a reading knowledge of German (= she can understand written German). ☊ reading ☊
Volunteers were ready and waiting to pack the food in boxes. ☊ ready ☊
The new building should be ready by 2015. ☊ ready ☊
This accident could have produced a real tragedy. ☊ real ☊
This is a real privilege. ☊ real ☊
Tell me the real reason. ☊ real ☊
She never had any real friends at school. ☊ 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 ☊
In the movies guns kill people instantly, but it's not like that in real life. ☊ real ☊
There's no real possibility of them changing their minds. ☊ real ☊
We try to make these training courses as realistic as possible. ☊ realistic ☊
She refuses to face reality. ☊ reality ☊
The reality is that there is not enough money to pay for this project. ☊ reality ☊
This decision reflects the realities of the political situation. ☊ reality ☊
The paperless office is still far from being a reality. ☊ reality ☊
Outwardly she seemed confident but in reality she felt extremely nervous. ☊ in reality ☊
She never realized her ambition of becoming a professional singer. ☊ realize ☊
We try to help all students realize their full potential (= be as successful as they are able to be). ☊ realize ☊
The moment I saw her, I realized something was wrong. ☊ realize ☊
realize how, what, etc...: I don't think you realize how important this is to her. ☊ realize ☊
realize (sth): I hope you realize the seriousness of this crime. ☊ realize ☊
Tell me what really happened. ☊ really ☊
Now I really must go. ☊ really ☊
He really likes you. ☊ really ☊
I really and truly am in love this time. ☊ really ☊
She was driving really fast. ☊ really ☊
I don't really agree with that. ☊ really ☊
'She's resigned.' 'Really? Are you sure?' ☊ really ☊
There are toilets at both front and rear of the plane. ☊ rear ☊
A high gate blocks the only entrance to the rear. ☊ rear ☊
reason (why...): I'd like to know the reason why you're so late. ☊ reason ☊
Give me one good reason why I should help you. ☊ reason ☊
reason (that...): We aren't going for the simple reason that we can't afford it. ☊ reason ☊
reason (for sth): She gave no reasons for her decision. ☊ reason ☊
reason (for doing sth): I have no particular reason for doubting him. ☊ reason ☊
He said no but he didn't give a reason. ☊ reason ☊
For some reason (= one that I don't know or don't understand) we all have to come in early tomorrow. ☊ reason ☊
The man attacked me for no apparent reason. ☊ reason ☊
She resigned for personal reasons. ☊ reason ☊
For reasons of security the door is always kept locked. ☊ reason ☊
He wants to keep them all in his office for reasons best known to himself. ☊ reason ☊
people who, for whatever reason, are unable to support themselves ☊ reason ☊
'Why do you want to know?' 'No reason ' (= I do not want to say why). ☊ reason ☊
'Why did she do that?' 'She must have her reasons ' (= secret reasons which she does not want to tell). ☊ reason ☊
He was excused by reason of (= because of) his age. ☊ reason ☊
reason (to do sth): They have reason to believe that he is lying. ☊ reason ☊
We have every reason (= have very good reasons) to feel optimistic. ☊ reason ☊
You have no reason to accuse him of laziness. ☊ reason ☊
reason (why...): There is no reason why we should agree to this. ☊ reason ☊
reason (for sth/for doing sth): This result gives us all the more reason for optimism. ☊ reason ☊
She complained, with reason (= rightly), that she had been underpaid. ☊ reason ☊
Only human beings are capable of reason (= of thinking in a logical way, etc.). ☊ reason ☊
to lose your reason (= become mentally ill) ☊ reason ☊
the conflict between faith and reason ☊ reason ☊
I can't get her to listen to reason. ☊ reason ☊
Why can't they see reason? ☊ reason ☊
to be open to reason (= to be willing to accept sensible advice) ☊ reason ☊
He's looking for a job and he's willing to do anything within reason. ☊ reason ☊
It is reasonable to assume that he knew beforehand that this would happen. ☊ reasonable ☊
Be reasonable! We can't work late every night. ☊ reasonable ☊
Any reasonable person would have done exactly as you did. ☊ reasonable ☊
The prosecution has to prove beyond reasonable doubt that he is guilty of murder. ☊ reasonable ☊
We have reasonable grounds for believing that you are responsible. ☊ reasonable ☊
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 ☊
He made us a reasonable offer for the car. ☊ reasonable ☊
You must submit your claim within a reasonable time. ☊ reasonable ☊
We sell good quality food at reasonable prices. ☊ reasonable ☊
a reasonable standard of living ☊ reasonable ☊
The hotel was reasonable, I suppose (= but not excellent). ☊ reasonable ☊
There's a reasonable chance that he'll come. ☊ reasonable ☊
She seems reasonably happy in her new job. ☊ reasonably ☊
We tried to discuss the matter calmly and reasonably. ☊ reasonably ☊
He couldn't reasonably be expected to pay back the loan all at once. ☊ reasonably ☊
The apartments are reasonably priced (= not too expensive). ☊ reasonably ☊
recall (sb/sth) doing sth: I can't recall meeting her before. ☊ recall ☊
recall that...: He recalled that she always came home late on Wednesdays. ☊ recall ☊
recall what, when, etc...: Can you recall exactly what happened? ☊ recall ☊
receive sth: Emergency cases will receive professional attention immediately. ☊ receive ☊
a recent development/discovery/event ☊ recent ☊
his most recent visit to Poland ☊ recent ☊
There have been many changes in recent years. ☊ recent ☊
We received a letter from him recently. ☊ recently ☊
Until recently they were living in York. ☊ recently ☊
I haven't seen them recently (= it is some time since I saw them). ☊ recently ☊
Have you used it recently (= in the recent past)? ☊ recently ☊
He'll be famous one day. What do you reckon (= do you agree)? ☊ reckon ☊
reckon to be/have sth: Children are reckoned to be more sophisticated nowadays. ☊ reckon ☊
They hadn't reckoned on a rebellion. ☊ reckon on sth ☊
the automatic recognition of handwriting and printed text by computer ☊ recognition ☊
a growing recognition that older people have potential too ☊ recognition ☊
to seek international/official/formal recognition as a sovereign state ☊ recognition ☊
The government granted full diplomatic recognition to the republics. ☊ recognition ☊
He received the award in recognition of his success over the past year. ☊ recognition ☊
recognize sb/sth: I recognized him as soon as he came in the room. ☊ recognize ☊
Do you recognize this tune? ☊ recognize ☊
recognize sb/sth by/from sth: I recognized her by her red hair. ☊ recognize ☊
recognize sth: They recognized the need to take the problem seriously. ☊ recognize ☊
it is recognized that...: It was recognized that this solution could only be temporary. ☊ recognize ☊
The book is now recognized as a classic. ☊ recognize ☊
She's a recognized authority on the subject. ☊ recognize ☊
recommend sb/sth (to sb) (for/as sth): I recommend the book to all my students. ☊ recommend ☊
She was recommended for the post by a colleague. ☊ recommend ☊
It is dangerous to exceed the recommended dose. ☊ recommend ☊
a recommended price of $50 ☊ recommend ☊
recommend (that)...: I recommend (that) he see a lawyer. ☊ recommend ☊
I recommend (that) he should see a lawyer. ☊ recommend ☊
it is recommended that...: It is strongly recommended that the machines should be checked every year. ☊ recommend ☊
recommend sb to do sth: We'd recommend you to book your flight early. ☊ recommend ☊
recommend (sb) doing sth: He recommended reading the book before seeing the movie. ☊ recommend ☊
recommend how, what, etc...: Can you recommend how much we should charge? ☊ recommend ☊
The airline has a good safety record. ☊ record ☊
He has an impressive record of achievement. ☊ 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 ☊
medical/dental records ☊ record ☊
The band is back in the US recording their new album. ☊ record ☊
record sb/sth doing sth: He recorded the class rehearsing before the performance. ☊ record ☊
record sth: Her childhood is recorded in the diaries of those years. ☊ record ☊
You should record all your expenses during your trip. ☊ record ☊
record that...: She recorded in her diary that they crossed the Equator on 15 June. ☊ record ☊
a video recording of the wedding ☊ recording ☊
recover sth: It took her a few minutes to recover consciousness. ☊ recover ☊
recover yourself: She seemed upset but quickly recovered herself. ☊ 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 ☊
He stammered something and went very red in the face. ☊ red ☊
She went red as a beetroot. ☊ red ☊
She went red as a beet. ☊ red ☊
reduce sth: Reduce speed now (= on a sign). ☊ reduce ☊
Giving up smoking reduces the risk of heart disease. ☊ reduce ☊
The skirt was reduced to £10 in the sale. ☊ reduce ☊
a slight/significant/substantial/drastic reduction in costs ☊ reduction ☊
The star refers to items which are intended for the advanced learner. ☊ refer to sb/sth ☊
This paragraph refers to the events of last year. ☊ refer to sb/sth ☊
I promised not to refer to the matter again. ☊ refer to sb/sth (as sth) ☊
We will take up references after the interview. ☊ reference ☊
The map reference is Y4. ☊ reference ☊
Please quote your reference number when making an enquiry. ☊ reference ☊
I wrote down the name of the hotel for future reference (= because it might be useful in the future). ☊ reference ☊
The book is full of references to growing up in India. ☊ reference ☊
the President's passing reference to (= brief mention of) the end of the war ☊ reference ☊
With reference to your letter of July 22... ☊ in/with reference to ☊
She could see herself reflected in his eyes. ☊ reflect ☊
This material absorbs the sound, and doesn't reflect it. ☊ reflect ☊
Before I decide, I need time to reflect. ☊ reflect ☊
reflect on/upon sth: She was left to reflect on the implications of her decision. ☊ reflect ☊
reflect how, what, etc...: She reflected how different it could have been. ☊ reflect ☊
a reforming administration ☊ reform ☊
reform sb: She thought she could reform him. ☊ reform ☊
This dessert can be served straight from the refrigerator. ☊ refrigerator ☊
refusal (of sth): the refusal of a request/an invitation/an offer ☊ refusal ☊
Go on, ask her; she can hardly refuse. ☊ refuse ☊
refuse sth: The bank refused his demand for a full refund. ☊ refuse ☊
The authorities refused permission for the new housing development. ☊ refuse ☊
He refused our request for an interview. ☊ refuse ☊
She would never refuse her kids anything. ☊ refuse ☊
He regards himself as a patriot. ☊ regard ☊
I have little information as regards her fitness for the post. ☊ as regards sb/sth ☊
He held her in high regard (= had a good opinion of her). ☊ regard ☊
Children no longer have proper regard for their parents and teachers. ☊ regard ☊
She has said nothing regarding your request. ☊ regarding ☊
Call me if you have any problems regarding your work. ☊ regarding ☊
one of the most densely populated regions of North America ☊ region ☊
the Basque region of Spain ☊ region ☊
The thermometer registered 32°C. ☊ register ☊
The earthquake registered 3 on the Richter scale. ☊ register ☊
The stock exchange has registered huge losses this week. ☊ register ☊
register sth: to register a birth/marriage/death ☊ register ☊
to register a company/trademark ☊ register ☊
register sth in sth: The ship was registered in Panama. ☊ register ☊
register sb + adj.: register (sb) as sth: She is officially registered (as) disabled. ☊ register ☊
register (with sb/sth): to register with a doctor ☊ register ☊
register (at/for sth): to register at a hotel ☊ register ☊
a parish register (= of births, marriages and deaths) ☊ register ☊
to be on the electoral register/register of voters ☊ register ☊
Could you sign the hotel register please, sir? ☊ register ☊
The teacher called the register (= checked who was present at school). ☊ register ☊
regret sth: If you don't do it now, you'll only regret it. ☊ regret ☊
The decision could be one he lives to regret. ☊ regret ☊
'I've had a wonderful life,' she said, 'I don't regret a thing.' ☊ regret ☊
regret doing sth: He bitterly regretted ever having mentioned it. ☊ regret ☊
regret what, how, etc...: I deeply regret what I said. ☊ regret ☊
regret sth: The airline regrets any inconvenience. ☊ regret ☊
regret to do sth: We regret to inform you that your application has not been successful. ☊ regret ☊
She expressed her regret at the decision. ☊ regret ☊
I have no regrets about leaving Newcastle (= I do not feel sorry about it). ☊ regret ☊
What is your greatest regret (= the thing that you are most sorry about doing or not doing)? ☊ regret ☊
He gave up teaching in 2009, much to the regret of his students. ☊ regret ☊
Do you want regular or diet cola? ☊ regular ☊
I just want to buy a regular white shirt—nothing fancy. ☊ regular ☊
He's just a regular guy who loves his dog. ☊ regular ☊
Regular or large fries? ☊ regular ☊
a regular income ☊ regular ☊
She couldn't find any regular employment. ☊ regular ☊
He flashed a smile, showing two rows of white, regular teeth. ☊ regular ☊
I couldn't see my regular doctor today. ☊ regular ☊
On Monday he would have to return to his regular duties. ☊ regular ☊
Do you take regular exercise? ☊ regular ☊
Domestic violence is a regular occurrence in some families. ☊ regular ☊
our regular customers ☊ regular ☊
regular offenders (= against the law) ☊ regular ☊
He was a regular visitor to her house. ☊ regular ☊
regular breathing ☊ regular ☊
A light flashed at regular intervals. ☊ regular ☊
There is a regular bus service to the airport. ☊ regular ☊
regular meetings/visits ☊ regular ☊
The equipment is checked on a regular basis. ☊ regular ☊
She writes a regular column for a national newspaper. ☊ regular ☊
We meet regularly to discuss the progress of the project. ☊ regularly ☊
The water in the fish tank should be changed regularly. ☊ regularly ☊
I go there quite regularly. ☊ regularly ☊
The plants were spaced regularly, about 50 cm apart. ☊ regularly ☊
too many rules and regulations ☊ regulation ☊
fire/safety/building, etc. regulations ☊ regulation ☊
to comply with the regulations ☊ regulation ☊
Under the new regulations spending on office equipment will be strictly controlled. ☊ regulation ☊
the strict regulations governing the sale of weapons ☊ regulation ☊
When her husband left home she felt rejected and useless. ☊ reject ☊
to reject an argument/a claim/a decision/an offer/a suggestion ☊ reject ☊
The prime minister rejected any idea of reforming the system. ☊ reject ☊
The proposal was firmly rejected. ☊ reject ☊
All our suggestions were rejected out of hand. ☊ reject ☊
relate sth: I found it difficult to relate the two ideas in my mind. ☊ relate ☊
relate how, what, etc...: She related how he had run away from home as a boy. ☊ relate ☊
relate that...: The story relates that an angel appeared and told him to sing. ☊ relate ☊
Much of the crime in this area is related to drug abuse. ☊ related ☊
These problems are closely related. ☊ related ☊
US-Chinese relations ☊ relation ☊
relation between A and B: the relation between rainfall and crop yields ☊ relation ☊
I have some comments to make in relation to (= concerning) this matter. ☊ relation ☊
He's called Brady too, but we're no relation (= not related). ☊ relation ☊
relationship (with sb): She has a very close relationship with her sister. ☊ relationship ☊
relationship (to sth): This comment bore no relationship to the subject of our conversation. ☊ relationship ☊
People alter their voices in relationship to background noise. ☊ relationship ☊
They now live in relative comfort (= compared with how they lived before). ☊ relative ☊
Given the failure of the previous plan, this turned out to be a relative success. ☊ relative ☊
Relatively speaking, these jobs provide good salaries. ☊ relatively speaking ☊
He relaxed his grip on her arm. ☊ relax ☊
She had a very relaxed manner. ☊ relaxed ☊
I'm feeling more relaxed about the future now. ☊ relaxed ☊
to release the clutch/handbrake/switch, etc. ☊ release ☊
He refused to release her arm. ☊ release ☊
the release of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere ☊ release ☊
She can expect an early release from prison. ☊ release ☊
a relevant suggestion/question/point ☊ relevant ☊
relevant to sth/sb: These comments are not directly relevant to this inquiry. ☊ relevant ☊
Her novel is still relevant today. ☊ relevant ☊
There was little comic relief in his speech. ☊ relief ☊
News of their safety came as a great relief. ☊ relief ☊
It was a relief to be able to talk to someone about it. ☊ relief ☊
Volunteers provide regular help to give relief to carers. ☊ relief ☊
The law states that everyone has the right to practise their own religion. ☊ religion ☊
religious instruction (= instruction in a particular religion) ☊ religious ☊
objects which have a religious significance ☊ religious ☊
a religious house (= a monastery or convent ) ☊ religious ☊
rely to do sth: These days we rely heavily on computers to organize our work. ☊ rely on/upon sb/sth ☊
rely doing sth: The industry relies on the price of raw materials remaining low. ☊ rely on/upon sb/sth ☊
Train fares are likely to remain unchanged. ☊ remain ☊
Despite threats of strike action, the management remain hopeful that an agreement can be reached. ☊ remain ☊
He will remain (as) manager of the club until the end of his contract. ☊ remain ☊
It remains to be seen (= it will only be known later) whether you are right. ☊ remain ☊
I feel sorry for her, but the fact remains (that) she lied to us. ☊ remain ☊
The plane remained on the ground. ☊ remain ☊
The remaining twenty patients were transferred to another hospital. ☊ remaining ☊
Any remaining tickets for the concert will be sold on the door. ☊ remaining ☊
What exactly did you mean by that last remark? ☊ remark ☊
remark how...: She remarked how tired I was looking. ☊ remark ☊
+ speech: 'It's much colder than yesterday,' he remarked casually. ☊ remark ☊
She was a truly remarkable woman. ☊ remarkable ☊
What is even more remarkable about the whole thing is... ☊ remarkable ☊
remarkable for sth: The area is remarkable for its scenery. ☊ remarkable ☊
remarkable that...: It is remarkable that nobody noticed sooner. ☊ remarkable ☊
Remarkably, nobody was killed. ☊ remarkably ☊
You were going to help me with this. Remember? ☊ remember ☊
remember (that)...: Remember that we're going out tonight. ☊ remember ☊
remember (that)...: Remember (that) you may feel sleepy after taking the pills. ☊ remember ☊
it is remembered that...: It should be remembered that the majority of accidents happen in the home. ☊ remember ☊
remember (sb/sth): This is Carla. Do you remember her? ☊ remember ☊
I don't remember my first day at school. ☊ remember ☊
As far as I can remember, this is the third time we've met. ☊ remember ☊
remember doing sth: Do you remember switching the lights off before we came out? ☊ remember ☊
remember sb/sth doing sth: I can still vividly remember my grandfather teaching me to play cards. ☊ remember ☊
I can't remember his taking a single day off work. ☊ remember ☊
remember (that)...: I remember (that) we used to go and see them most weekends. ☊ remember ☊
You remind me of your father when you say that. ☊ remind sb of sb/sth ☊
There is still a remote chance that they will find her alive. ☊ remote ☊
I don't have the remotest idea what you're talking about. ☊ remote ☊
a remote ancestor (= who lived a long time ago) ☊ remote ☊
Clearance of the site required the removal of a number of trees. ☊ removal ☊
a removal company/firm ☊ removal ☊
When are the removal men coming? ☊ removal ☊
remove sth/sb from sth/sb: He removed his hand from her shoulder. ☊ remove ☊
Remove the pan from the heat and continue to stir the sauce. ☊ remove ☊
She removed her glasses and rubbed her eyes. ☊ remove ☊
remove sth: She has had the tumour removed. ☊ 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 ☊
How much rent do you pay for this place? ☊ rent ☊
In the long run, it works out more expensive to rent a television than to buy one. ☊ rent ☊
She agreed to rent the room to me. ☊ rent ☊
rent sb sth: She agreed to rent me the room. ☊ rent ☊
Shall we rent a movie this evening? ☊ rent ☊
to repair a car/roof/road/television ☊ repair ☊
The claims are, I repeat, totally unfounded. ☊ repeat ☊
Nor, to repeat, can these changes be avoided. ☊ repeat ☊
repeat sth to sb: I don't want you to repeat a word of this to anyone. ☊ repeat ☊
History has a strange way of repeating itself. ☊ repeat ☊
This phrase is repeated at intervals throughout the song. ☊ repeat ☊
They are hoping to repeat last year's victory. ☊ repeat ☊
These offers are unlikely to be repeated. ☊ repeat ☊
to repeat the class/year/grade (= in a school, to take the class/year/grade again) ☊ repeat ☊
Are you prepared to repeat these allegations in court? ☊ repeat ☊
repeat yourself: Do say if I'm repeating myself (= if I have already said this). ☊ repeat ☊
repeat that...: He's fond of repeating that the company's success is all down to him. ☊ repeat ☊
The new design will eventually replace all existing models. ☊ replace ☊
Teachers will never be replaced by computers in the classroom. ☊ replace ☊
These measures in no way replace the need for regular safety checks. ☊ replace ☊
replace sb/sth: He will be difficult to replace when he leaves. ☊ replace ☊
replace sb/sth with/by sb/sth: It is not a good idea to miss meals and replace them with snacks. ☊ replace ☊
All the old carpets need replacing. ☊ replace ☊
an operation to replace both hips ☊ replace ☊
You'll be expected to replace any broken glasses. ☊ replace ☊
I replaced the cup carefully in the saucer. ☊ replace ☊
to replace the handset (= after using the telephone). ☊ replace ☊
He never replied to any of my letters. ☊ reply ☊
I asked her what her name was but she made no reply. ☊ reply ☊
I am writing in reply to your letter of 16 March. ☊ reply ☊
report sb (to sb) (for sth/for doing sth): She threatened to report him to the authorities for hunting without a licence. ☊ report ☊
report sb/sth + adj.: She has reported her daughter missing. ☊ report ☊
report that...: The TV news reported that several people had been arrested. ☊ report ☊
report (on sth): She reports on royal stories for the BBC. ☊ report ☊
it is reported that...: It was reported that changes were being considered. ☊ report ☊
report sth (to sb): The crash happened seconds after the pilot reported engine trouble. ☊ report ☊
The findings are similar to those reported in previous studies. ☊ report ☊
The company is expected to report record profits this year. ☊ report ☊
report (on sth) (to sb): The committee will report on its research next month. ☊ report ☊
report sb/sth as sth/as doing sth: The house was reported as being in excellent condition. ☊ report ☊
be reported to be/have sth: The house was reported to be in excellent condition. ☊ report ☊
report (that)...: Employers reported that graduates were deficient in writing and problem-solving skills. ☊ report ☊
report what, how, etc...: She failed to report what had occurred. ☊ report ☊
I don't believe these reports of UFO sightings. ☊ report ☊
The committee will publish their report on the health service in a few weeks. ☊ report ☊
a police/medical report ☊ report ☊
Are these newspaper reports true? ☊ report ☊
And now over to Jim Muir, for a report on the South African election. ☊ report ☊
The map represents Italy in the 12th century. ☊ represent ☊
The results are represented in fig.3 below. ☊ represent ☊
Those comments do not represent the views of us all. ☊ represent ☊
This contract represents 20% of the company's annual revenue. ☊ represent ☊
This decision represents a significant departure from previous policy. ☊ represent ☊
He got rid of anyone who represented a challenge to his authority. ☊ represent ☊
These results represent a major breakthrough in AIDS research. ☊ represent ☊
Local businesses are well represented on the committee (= there are a lot of people from them on the committee). ☊ represent ☊
The association was formed to represent the interests of women artists. ☊ represent ☊
The committee includes representatives from industry. ☊ representative ☊
She's our representative in France. ☊ representative ☊
He was the Queen's representative at the ceremony. ☊ representative ☊
The singer is regarded as a representative of the youth of her generation. ☊ representative ☊
The paper-thin models in magazines are not representative of most women. ☊ representative ☊
The painting is not representative of his work of the period. ☊ representative ☊
It is illegal to reproduce these worksheets without permission from the publisher. ☊ reproduce ☊
The photocopier reproduces colours very well. ☊ reproduce ☊
This material can be reproduced without payment. ☊ reproduce ☊
All illustrations are reproduced by kind permission of the Mercury Gallery. ☊ reproduce ☊
The atmosphere of the novel is successfully reproduced in the movie. ☊ reproduce ☊
Unfortunately, he was never able to reproduce this level of performance in a competition. ☊ reproduce ☊
to earn/establish/build a reputation ☊ reputation ☊
The company enjoys a world-wide reputation for quality of design. ☊ reputation ☊
to damage/ruin sb's reputation ☊ reputation ☊
She is, by reputation, very difficult to please. ☊ reputation ☊
They made a request for further aid. ☊ request ☊
He was there at the request of his manager/at his manager's request (= because his manager had asked him to go). ☊ request ☊
The writer's name was withheld by request (= because the writer asked for this to be done). ☊ request ☊
Catalogues are available on request. ☊ request ☊
She left her address with a request that any mail should be sent on to her. ☊ request ☊
My request was granted. ☊ request ☊
a radio request programme (= a programme of music, songs, etc. that people have asked for) ☊ request ☊
request sth (from sb): She requested permission to film at the White House. ☊ request ☊
You can request a free copy of the leaflet. ☊ request ☊
Call us now if you'd like to request a record for someone (= ask for it to be played on the radio). ☊ request ☊
request sb to do sth: We were requested to assemble in the lobby. ☊ request ☊
You are requested not to smoke in the restaurant. ☊ request ☊
request that...: She requested that no one be told of her decision until the next meeting. ☊ request ☊
She requested that no one should be told of her decision. ☊ request ☊
+ speech: 'Please come with me,' he requested. ☊ request ☊
require sth: These pets require a lot of care and attention. ☊ require ☊
Deciphering the code requires an expert. ☊ require ☊
This condition requires urgent treatment. ☊ require ☊
Do you require anything else? (= in a shop/store, for example) ☊ require ☊
require sb/sth to do sth: True marriage requires us to show trust and loyalty. ☊ require ☊
require that...: The situation required that he be present. ☊ require ☊
The situation required that he should be present. ☊ require ☊
require doing sth: Lentils do not require soaking before cooking. ☊ require ☊
require sth: The wearing of seat belts is required by law. ☊ require ☊
'Hamlet' is required reading (= must be read) for this course. ☊ require ☊
Several students failed to reach the required standard. ☊ require ☊
I just require a signature on the form. ☊ require ☊
require sth of sb: What exactly is required of a receptionist (= what are they expected to do)? ☊ require ☊
require sb to do sth: All candidates will be required to take a short test. ☊ require ☊
require that...: We require that you comply with the following rules:... ☊ require ☊
the basic requirements of life ☊ requirement ☊
a software package to meet your requirements ☊ requirement ☊
Our immediate requirement is extra staff. ☊ requirement ☊
These goods are surplus to requirements (= more than we need). ☊ requirement ☊
to meet/fulfil/satisfy the requirements ☊ requirement ☊
What is the minimum entrance requirement for this course? ☊ requirement ☊
The house was rescued from demolition. ☊ rescue ☊
The bank rescued the company from bankruptcy. ☊ rescue ☊
rescue sb/sth + adj.: She had despaired of ever being rescued alive. ☊ rescue ☊
We had given up hope of rescue. ☊ rescue ☊
rescue workers/boats/helicopters ☊ rescue ☊
medical/historical/scientific, etc. research ☊ research ☊
Recent research on deaf children has produced some interesting findings about their speech. ☊ research ☊
What have their researches shown? ☊ research ☊
Research on animals has led to some important medical advances. ☊ research ☊
She's in New York researching her new book (= finding facts and information to put in it). ☊ research ☊
reserve sth for sb/sth: These seats are reserved for special guests. ☊ reserve ☊
She said this in the tone of voice she reserved for addressing small children. ☊ reserve ☊
reserve sth: I'd prefer to reserve (my) judgement (= not make a decision) until I know all the facts. ☊ reserve ☊
She found it difficult to make friends because of her natural reserve. ☊ reserve ☊
Jaime always talked to people without reserve. ☊ reserve ☊
The company has substantial reserves of capital. ☊ reserve ☊
reserve funds ☊ reserve ☊
a resident of the United States ☊ resident ☊
the town's resident population (= not tourists or visitors) ☊ resident ☊
to be resident abroad/in the US ☊ resident ☊
Tom's our resident expert (= our own expert) on foreign movies. ☊ resident ☊
resist (sth): to resist change ☊ resist ☊
They are determined to resist pressure to change the law. ☊ resist ☊
I found the temptation to miss the class too hard to resist. ☊ resist ☊
Eric couldn't resist a smile when she finally agreed. ☊ resist ☊
This new paint is designed to resist heat. ☊ resist ☊
As with all new ideas it met with resistance. ☊ resistance ☊
resistance to sb/sth: There has been a lot of resistance to this new law. ☊ resistance ☊
Resistance to change has nearly destroyed the industry. ☊ resistance ☊
to resolve an issue/a dispute/a conflict/a crisis ☊ resolve ☊
Attempts are being made to resolve the problem of security in schools. ☊ resolve ☊
Both sides met in order to try to resolve their differences. ☊ resolve ☊
Be patient and the situation may resolve itself. ☊ resolve ☊
seaside/ski/mountain, etc. resorts ☊ resort ☊
the resort town of Byron Bay ☊ resort ☊
In the last resort (= in the end) everyone must decide for themselves. ☊ resort ☊
They felt obliged to resort to violence. ☊ resort to sth ☊
the exploitation of minerals and other natural resources ☊ resource ☊
We do not have the resources (= money) to update our computer software. ☊ resource ☊
We agreed to pool our resources (= so that everyone gives sth). ☊ resource ☊
The database could be used as a teaching resource in colleges. ☊ resource ☊
Time is your most valuable resource, especially in examinations. ☊ resource ☊
a library resource centre ☊ resource ☊
A two-minute silence was held as a mark of respect. ☊ respect ☊
to show a lack of respect for authority ☊ respect ☊
He has no respect for her feelings. ☊ respect ☊
Everyone has a right to be treated with respect. ☊ respect ☊
They instilled in their children a respect for Welsh tradition and culture. ☊ respect ☊
In this respect we are very fortunate. ☊ respect ☊
There was one respect, however, in which they differed. ☊ respect ☊
respect sb/sth: I respect Jack's opinion on most subjects. ☊ respect ☊
a much loved and highly respected teacher ☊ respect ☊
respect sb/sth for sth: She had always been honest with me, and I respect her for that. ☊ respect ☊
She promised to respect our wishes. ☊ respect ☊
He doesn't respect other people's right to privacy. ☊ respect ☊
respond (to sb/sth) (with sth): She never responded to my letter. ☊ respond ☊
respond that...: When asked about the company's future, the director responded that he remained optimistic. ☊ respond ☊
She made no response. ☊ response ☊
response to sb/sth: In response to your enquiry... ☊ response ☊
There has been little response to our appeal for funds. ☊ response ☊
We sent out over 1 000 letters but the response rate has been low (= few people replied). ☊ response ☊
responsibility (for sth): We are recruiting a sales manager with responsibility for the European market. ☊ responsibility ☊
responsibility (for doing sth): They have responsibility for ensuring that the rules are enforced. ☊ responsibility ☊
The responsibility for doing this rests with the department managers. ☊ responsibility ☊
responsibility (to do sth): It is their responsibility to ensure that the rules are enforced. ☊ responsibility ☊
parental rights and responsibilities ☊ responsibility ☊
I don't feel ready to take on new responsibilities. ☊ responsibility ☊
We must all bear some responsibility for what happened. ☊ responsibility ☊
responsibility (to/towards sb): She feels a strong sense of responsibility towards her employees. ☊ responsibility ☊
responsibility (to do sth): I think we have a moral responsibility to help these countries. ☊ responsibility ☊
Who's responsible for this mess? ☊ responsible ☊
Everything will be done to bring those responsible to justice. ☊ responsible ☊
Cigarette smoking is responsible for about 90% of deaths from lung cancer. ☊ responsible ☊
responsible (for sb/sth): Even where parents no longer live together, they each continue to be responsible for their children. ☊ responsible ☊
Try to get some rest—you have a busy day tomorrow. ☊ rest ☊
There are no matches tomorrow, which is a rest day, but the tournament resumes on Monday. ☊ rest ☊
I'm not doing this job for the rest of my life. ☊ rest ☊
How would you like to spend the rest of the day? ☊ rest ☊
Take what you want and throw the rest away. ☊ rest ☊
Don't blame Alex. He's human, like the rest of us. ☊ rest ☊
He rested his chin in his hands. ☊ rest ☊
I can rest easy (= stop worrying) knowing that she's safely home. ☊ rest ☊
He won't rest (= will never be satisfied) until he finds her. ☊ rest ☊
an Italian restaurant ☊ restaurant ☊
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 ☊
We hope to restore the garden to its former glory (= make it as beautiful as it used to be). ☊ restore ☊
This cream claims to restore your skin to its youthful condition. ☊ restore ☊
The house has been lovingly restored to the way it looked in 1900 when it was built. ☊ restore ☊
The long skirt restricted her movements. ☊ restrict ☊
Access to the club is restricted to members only. ☊ restrict ☊
In those days women led fairly restricted lives. ☊ restricted ☊
Her vision is restricted in one eye. ☊ restricted ☊
to allow children only restricted access to the Internet ☊ restricted ☊
The government has agreed to lift restrictions on press freedom. ☊ restriction ☊
The project is beginning to show results. ☊ result ☊
a coach who knows how to get results from his players ☊ result ☊
They will announce the result of the vote tonight. ☊ result ☊
She died as a result of her injuries. ☊ result ☊
The failure of the company was a direct result of bad management. ☊ result ☊
The end result (= the final one) of her hard work was a place at medical school. ☊ result ☊
This book is the result of 25 years of research. ☊ result ☊
The cyclone has resulted in many thousands of deaths. ☊ result in sth ☊
result sb/sth doing sth: These policies resulted in many elderly people suffering hardship. ☊ result in sth ☊
to retain your independence ☊ retain ☊
He struggled to retain control of the situation. ☊ retain ☊
The house retains much of its original charm. ☊ retain ☊
This information is no longer retained within the computer's main memory. ☊ retain ☊
She has a good memory and finds it easy to retain facts. ☊ retain ☊
retire (from sth): She was forced to retire early from teaching because of ill health. ☊ retire ☊
He is retiring next year after 30 years with the company. ☊ retire ☊
The company's official retiring age is 65. ☊ retire ☊
retire sb: She was retired on medical grounds. ☊ retire ☊
Dad is retired now. ☊ retired ☊
This year we have seen the retirements of several senior personnel. ☊ retirement ☊
Up to a third of one's life is now being spent in retirement. ☊ retirement ☊
He announced his retirement from football. ☊ retirement ☊
She came out of retirement to win two gold medals at the championships. ☊ retirement ☊
He returns to this topic later in the report. ☊ return ☊
She looked up briefly then returned to her sewing. ☊ return ☊
The following day the pain returned. ☊ return ☊
return sb/sth to sb/sth: We had to return the hairdryer to the store because it was faulty. ☊ return ☊
Completed questionnaires should be returned to this address. ☊ return ☊
I waited a long time for him to return. ☊ return ☊
return (to...) (from...): She's returning to Australia tomorrow after six months in Europe. ☊ return ☊
When did she return home from the trip? ☊ return ☊
his return to power ☊ return ☊
He was met by his brother on his return from Italy. ☊ return ☊
I saw the play on its return to Broadway. ☊ return ☊
on the return flight/journey/trip ☊ return ☊
Can I buy you lunch in return for your help? ☊ in return (for sth) ☊
I asked her opinion, but she just asked me a question in return. ☊ in return (for sth) ☊
Salted peanuts were recently revealed as the nation's favourite snack. ☊ reveal ☊
reveal (that)...: The report reveals (that) the company made a loss of £20 million last year. ☊ reveal ☊
reveal sb/sth to be/have sth: Salted peanuts were recently revealed to be the nation's favourite snack. ☊ reveal ☊
X-rays revealed a fracture. ☊ reveal ☊
She reversed into a parking space. ☊ reverse ☊
Caution! This truck is reversing. ☊ reverse ☊
reverse sth: Now reverse the car. ☊ reverse ☊
It felt as if we had reversed our roles of parent and child. ☊ reverse ☊
The government has failed to reverse the economic decline. ☊ reverse ☊
The Court of Appeal reversed the decision. ☊ reverse ☊
The policy is likely to be reversed if there is a change of government. ☊ reverse ☊
to reverse a judgement ☊ reverse ☊
You should reverse the order of these pages. ☊ reverse ☊
This problem is the reverse of the previous one. ☊ reverse ☊
It wasn't easy to persuade her to come—quite the reverse. ☊ reverse ☊
We did a similar trip to you, but in reverse. ☊ in reverse ☊
His parole application is up for review next week. ☊ review ☊
a review body/date/panel ☊ review ☊
He submitted his latest novel for review. ☊ review ☊
The government will review the situation later in the year. ☊ review ☊
The play was reviewed in the national newspapers. ☊ review ☊
We will be reviewing all the topics covered this semester. ☊ review ☊
Review your work before you turn it in. ☊ review ☊
I can see I will have to revise my opinions of his abilities now. ☊ revise ☊
The government may need to revise its policy in the light of this report. ☊ revise ☊
We may have to revise this figure upwards. ☊ revise ☊
I spent the weekend revising for my exam. ☊ revise ☊
I can't come out tonight. I have to revise. ☊ revise ☊
revise sth: I'm revising Geography today. ☊ revise ☊
The company is now reaping the rewards of their investments. ☊ reward ☊
A £100 reward has been offered for the return of the necklace. ☊ reward ☊
reward sb with sth: She started singing to the baby and was rewarded with a smile. ☊ reward ☊
After a steep climb you will be rewarded by magnificent views from the summit. ☊ reward ☊
to dance to the rhythm of the music ☊ rhythm ☊
The boat rocked up and down in rhythm with the sea. ☊ rhythm ☊
the rhythm of her breathing ☊ rhythm ☊
a dancer with a natural sense of rhythm (= the ability to move in time to a fixed beat) ☊ rhythm ☊
His novels are a rich source of material for the movie industry. ☊ rich ☊
She leads a rich and varied life. ☊ rich ☊
Nobody gets rich from writing nowadays. ☊ rich ☊
to be filthy/stinking (= extremely) rich ☊ rich ☊
Try and get rid of your visitors before I get there. ☊ get rid of sb/sth ☊
I can't get rid of this headache. ☊ get rid of sb/sth ☊
ride sth (+ adv./prep.): to ride the subway/an elevator, etc. ☊ ride ☊
She rode the bus to school every day. ☊ ride ☊
He rode a Harley Davidson. ☊ ride ☊
He was riding on a large black horse. ☊ ride ☊
ride sth: She had never ridden a horse before. ☊ ride ☊
He's ridden six winners so far this year (= in horse racing). ☊ ride ☊
The kids had a ride on an elephant at the zoo. ☊ ride ☊
He goes for a ride most mornings. ☊ ride ☊
a train ride through beautiful countryside ☊ ride ☊
It's a ten-minute bus ride from here to town. ☊ ride ☊
Steve gave me a ride on his motorbike. ☊ ride ☊
She hitched a ride to the station. ☊ ride ☊
We managed to get a ride into town when we missed the bus. ☊ ride ☊
The new legislation faces a bumpy ride (= will meet with opposition and difficulties). ☊ ride ☊
Three riders (= people riding horses) were approaching. ☊ rider ☊
horses and their riders ☊ rider ☊
She's an experienced rider. ☊ rider ☊
a motorcycle dispatch rider ☊ rider ☊
I look ridiculous in this hat. ☊ ridiculous ☊
Don't be ridiculous! You can't pay £50 for a T-shirt! ☊ ridiculous ☊
It was ridiculous that this should be so difficult to say. ☊ ridiculous ☊
They ate and drank a ridiculous amount. ☊ ridiculous ☊
riding boots ☊ riding ☊
I don't feel quite right today (= I feel ill/sick). ☊ right ☊
He's not quite right in the head (= not mentally normal). ☊ right ☊
'David, isn't it?' 'Yes, that's right.' ☊ right ☊
Let me get this right (= understand correctly) —you want us to do an extra ten hours' work for no extra pay? ☊ right ☊
Have you got the right money (= the exact amount) for the bus fare? ☊ right ☊
Is this the right way to the beach? ☊ right ☊
I'm glad you split up. She wasn't right for you. ☊ right ☊
She knows all the right people (= important people, for example those who can help her career). ☊ right ☊
right (about sth): She was right about Tom having no money. ☊ right ☊
right (to do sth): You're right to be cautious. ☊ right ☊
'It's not easy.' 'Yeah, you're right.' ☊ right ☊
right (in doing sth): Am I right in thinking we've met before? ☊ right ☊
It seems only right to warn you of the risk. ☊ right ☊
I hope we're doing the right thing. ☊ right ☊
Nothing's going right for me today. ☊ right ☊
I'll be right back. ☊ right ☊
The car spun right off the track. ☊ right ☊
I'm right out of ideas. ☊ right ☊
She kept right on swimming until she reached the other side. ☊ right ☊
Lee was standing right behind her. ☊ right ☊
The wind was right in our faces. ☊ right ☊
I'm right behind you on this one (= I am supporting you). ☊ right ☊
The bus came right on time. ☊ right ☊
He's not in the office right now. ☊ right now ☊
Do it right now! ☊ right now ☊
I want it sent right away. ☊ right away/off ☊
The Right in British politics is represented by the Conservative Party. ☊ right ☊
Take the first street on the right. ☊ right ☊
He sold the rights for $2 million. ☊ right ☊
all rights reserved (= protected or kept for the owners of the book, film/movie, etc.) ☊ right ☊
right (to sth): Everyone has a right to a fair trial. ☊ right ☊
right (to do sth): You have no right to stop me from going in there. ☊ right ☊
She had every right to be angry. ☊ right ☊
You're quite within your rights to ask for your money back. ☊ right ☊
By rights (= if justice were done) half the money should be mine. ☊ right ☊
There is no right of appeal against the decision. ☊ right ☊
Education is provided by the state as of right (= everyone has a right to it). ☊ right ☊
The property belongs to her by right. ☊ right ☊
They had fought hard for equal rights. ☊ right ☊
She doesn't understand the difference between right and wrong. ☊ right ☊
They both had some right on their side. ☊ right ☊
He wouldn't apologize. He knew he was in the right (= had justice on his side). ☊ right ☊
It was difficult to establish the rights and wrongs (= the true facts) of the matter. ☊ right ☊
The school was rightly proud of the excellent exam results. ☊ rightly ☊
He was proud of his beautiful house, and rightly so. ☊ rightly ☊
Rightly or wrongly, many older people are afraid of violence in the streets. ☊ rightly ☊
I can't rightly say what happened. ☊ rightly ☊
If I remember rightly, there's a train at six o'clock. ☊ rightly ☊
a boxing ring ☊ ring ☊
onion rings ☊ ring ☊
She had dark rings a round her eyes from lack of sleep. ☊ ring ☊
A diamond glittered on her ring finger (= the finger next to the little finger, especially on the left hand). ☊ ring ☊
ring for sb/sth: Just ring for the nurse (= attract the nurse's attention by ringing a bell) if you need her. ☊ ring ☊
He rang up the police station. ☊ ring ☊
ring sb/sth: When is the best time to ring New York? ☊ ring ☊
He said he was ringing from London. ☊ ring ☊
She rang to say she'd be late. ☊ ring ☊
He isn't here now—could you ring back later? ☊ ring back, ring sb back ☊
I'll give you a ring tomorrow. ☊ give sb a ring ☊
the rise of fascism in Europe ☊ rise ☊
the rise and fall of the British Empire ☊ rise ☊
her meteoric rise to power ☊ rise ☊
The industry is feeling the effects of recent price rises. ☊ rise ☊
I'm going to ask for a rise. ☊ rise ☊
The peasants rose in revolt. ☊ rise ☊
He felt anger rising inside him. ☊ rise ☊
Her spirits rose (= she felt happier) at the news. ☊ rise ☊
Unemployment rose (by) 3%. ☊ rise ☊
They rose from the table. ☊ rise ☊
She rose to her feet. ☊ rise ☊
risk (of sth/of doing sth): Smoking can increase the risk of developing heart disease. ☊ risk ☊
Patients should be made aware of the risks involved with this treatment. ☊ risk ☊
risk (to sb/sth): The chemicals pose little risk (= are not dangerous) to human health. ☊ risk ☊
Any business venture contains an element of risk. ☊ risk ☊
We could probably trust her with the information but it's just not worth the risk. ☊ risk ☊
The group was considered to be a risk to national security. ☊ risk ☊
a major health/fire risk ☊ risk ☊
As with all diseases, certain groups will be more at risk than others. ☊ at risk (from/of sth) ☊
If we go to war, innocent lives will be put at risk. ☊ at risk (from/of sth) ☊
We don't want to run the risk of losing their business. ☊ run the risk (of sth/of doing sth), run risks ☊
That's a risk I'm not prepared to take. ☊ take a risk, take risks ☊
You have no right to take risks with other people's lives. ☊ take a risk, take risks ☊
risk sth: There was no choice. If they stayed there, they risked death. ☊ risk ☊
risk (sb/sth) doing sth: They knew they risked being arrested. ☊ risk ☊
risk sth: He risked a glance at her furious face. ☊ risk ☊
It was a difficult decision but we decided to risk it. ☊ risk ☊
risk doing sth: We've been advised not to risk travelling in these conditions. ☊ risk ☊
This latest design has no rivals (= it is easily the best design available). ☊ rival ☊
You will find scenery to rival anything you can see in the Alps. ☊ rival ☊
to travel up/down river (= in the opposite direction to/in the same direction as the way in which the river is flowing) ☊ river ☊
a boat on the river ☊ river ☊
It would be better to transport the goods by rail rather than by road. ☊ road ☊
35 York Road ☊ road ☊
You can't trust them. They'll rob you blind as soon as your back is turned. ☊ rob sb blind ☊
The tunnel was blasted out of solid rock. ☊ rock ☊
The sign said 'Danger: falling rocks'. ☊ rock ☊
She refused to take on the traditional woman's role. ☊ role ☊
In many marriages there has been a complete role reversal (= change of roles) with the man staying at home and the woman going out to work. ☊ role ☊
It is one of the greatest roles she has played. ☊ role ☊
The media play a major role in influencing people's opinions. ☊ role ☊
a chicken/cheese, etc. roll (= filled with chicken/cheese, etc.) ☊ roll ☊
roll sth up: Roll up your sleeves. ☊ roll ☊
roll sth + adv./prep.: She rolled her jeans to her knees. ☊ roll ☊
roll sth (+ adv./prep.): He rolled the trolley across the room. ☊ roll ☊
He was rolling a pencil between his fingers. ☊ roll ☊
roll sb/sth (over) (onto sth): I rolled the baby over onto its stomach. ☊ roll ☊
She rolled her car in a 100 mph crash. ☊ roll ☊
romantic stories/fiction/comedy ☊ romantic ☊
When I was younger, I had romantic ideas of becoming a writer. ☊ romantic ☊
Do you have room for a computer on your desk? ☊ room ☊
I'll move the table—it takes up too much room. ☊ room ☊
room (to do sth): Make sure you have plenty of room to sit comfortably. ☊ room ☊
She lets out rooms to students. ☊ room ☊
They were in the next room and we could hear every word they said. ☊ room ☊
I don't want to watch television. I'll be in the other room (= a different room). ☊ room ☊
I'm proud of my Italian roots. ☊ root ☊
After 20 years in America, I still feel my roots are in England. ☊ root ☊
Money, or love of money, is said to be the root of all evil. ☊ root ☊
What would you say was the root cause of the problem? ☊ root ☊
I pulled the plant up by (= including) the roots. ☊ root ☊
Tree roots can cause damage to buildings. ☊ root ☊
root crops/vegetables (= plants whose roots you can eat, such as carrots) ☊ root ☊
The rope broke and she fell 50 metres onto the rocks. ☊ rope ☊
We tied his hands together with rope. ☊ rope ☊
The anchor was attached to a length of rope. ☊ rope ☊
Coils of rope lay on the quayside. ☊ rope ☊
rough paper for making notes on ☊ rough ☊
He's had a really rough time recently (= he's had a lot of problems). ☊ rough ☊
It was too rough to sail that night. ☊ rough ☊
This watch is not designed for rough treatment. ☊ rough ☊
They complained of rough handling by the guards. ☊ rough ☊
I've got a rough idea of where I want to go. ☊ rough ☊
The skin on her hands was hard and rough. ☊ rough ☊
We live roughly halfway between here and the coast. ☊ roughly ☊
Roughly speaking, we receive about fifty letters a week on the subject. ☊ roughly ☊
He pushed her roughly out of the way. ☊ roughly ☊
'What do you want?' she demanded roughly. ☊ roughly ☊
These glasses suit people with round faces. ☊ round ☊
Rugby isn't played with a round ball. ☊ round ☊
She had a small mouth and round pink cheeks. ☊ round ☊
Well, in round figures (= not giving the exact figures) we've spent twenty thousand so far. ☊ round ☊
Everybody joins hands and dances round. ☊ round ☊
The children were spinning round and round. ☊ round ☊
The thought kept going round and round in her head. ☊ round ☊
a young tree measuring only 18 inches round ☊ round ☊
They've built a high fence all round to keep intruders out. ☊ round ☊
People stood round waiting for something to happen. ☊ round ☊
He turned the car round and drove back again. ☊ round ☊
They've moved all the furniture round. ☊ round ☊
He went round interviewing people about local traditions. ☊ round ☊
Pass the biscuits round. ☊ round ☊
Have we enough cups to go round? ☊ round ☊
We've invited the Frasers round this evening. ☊ round ☊
The earth moves round the sun. ☊ round ☊
There she is, coming round the corner. ☊ round ☊
There must be a way round the problem. ☊ round ☊
She put her arms round him. ☊ round ☊
There are no decent schools round here. ☊ round here ☊
a coastal route ☊ route ☊
route (from A to B): the quickest route from Florence to Rome ☊ route ☊
The house is not on a bus route. ☊ route ☊
shipping routes ☊ route ☊
a cycle route (= a path that is only for cyclists ) ☊ route ☊
There are a number of routes to qualifying as a social worker. ☊ route ☊
Route 66 ☊ route ☊
Make exercise a part of your daily routine. ☊ routine ☊
We clean and repair the machines as a matter of routine. ☊ routine ☊
She needed a break from routine. ☊ routine ☊
a routine job ☊ routine ☊
This type of work rapidly becomes routine. ☊ routine ☊
a row of trees ☊ row ☊
Let's sit in the back row. ☊ row ☊
This is her third win in a row. ☊ in a row ☊
by royal appointment (= a sign used by companies that supply goods to the royal family) ☊ royal ☊
rub sth: She rubbed her chin thoughtfully. ☊ rub ☊
He rubbed a hand wearily over his eyes. ☊ rub ☊
rub sth/yourself with sth: Rub the surface with sandpaper before painting. ☊ rub ☊
I rubbed a clear patch on the window with my fingers. ☊ rub ☊
rub against sth: Animals had been rubbing against the trees. ☊ rub ☊
rub sth/yourself + adj.: Rub the surface smooth. ☊ rub ☊
rub sth (together): She rubbed her hands in delight. ☊ rub ☊
The back of my shoe is rubbing. ☊ rub ☊
rub sth (+ adj.): The horse's neck was rubbed raw (= until the skin came off) where the rope had been. ☊ rub ☊
a rubber tree ☊ rubber ☊
Do we have to listen to this rubbish music? ☊ rubbish ☊
She was very rude about my driving. ☊ rude ☊
rude (to do sth): It's rude to speak when you're eating. ☊ rude ☊
He waved her rudely away. ☊ rudely ☊
The bad weather ruined our trip. ☊ ruin ☊
My new shoes got ruined in the mud. ☊ ruin ☊
The crops were ruined by the late frost. ☊ ruin ☊
If she loses the court case it will ruin her. ☊ ruin ☊
The country was ruined by the war. ☊ ruin ☊
The divorce ultimately led to his ruin. ☊ ruin ☊
The bank stepped in to save the company from financial ruin. ☊ ruin ☊
The war brought the country to the brink of ruin. ☊ ruin ☊
The old mill is now little more than a ruin. ☊ ruin ☊
Two bodies were found among the charred ruins of the house. ☊ ruin ☊
He was determined to build a new life out of the ruins of his career. ☊ ruin ☊
The 1972 act imposed direct rule from Westminster. ☊ rule ☊
the rules of grammar ☊ rule ☊
There are no hard and fast rules for planning healthy meals. ☊ rule ☊
The first rule is to make eye contact with your interviewer. ☊ rule ☊
to follow/obey/observe the rules ☊ rule ☊
It's against all rules and regulations. ☊ rule ☊
to break a rule (= not follow it) ☊ rule ☊
This explains the rules under which the library operates. ☊ rule ☊
Without unwritten rules civilized life would be impossible. ☊ rule ☊
Normal competition rules apply. ☊ rule ☊
to start/spread a rumour ☊ rumour ☊
Many of the stories are based on rumour. ☊ rumour ☊
I thought she was leaving the company, but perhaps it may be just a rumour. ☊ rumour ☊
it is rumoured that...: It's widely rumoured that she's getting promoted. ☊ rumour ☊
Bush ran a second time in 2004. ☊ run ☊
run for sb/sth: to run for president ☊ run ☊
run in sth: to run in the election ☊ run ☊
The river ran dry (= stopped flowing) during the drought. ☊ run ☊
Supplies are running low. ☊ run ☊
You've got your rivals running scared. ☊ run ☊
The tears ran down her cheeks. ☊ run ☊
Water was running all over the bathroom floor. ☊ run ☊
Who left the tap running? ☊ run ☊
Your nose is running (= mucus is flowing from it). ☊ run ☊
The smoke makes my eyes run. ☊ run ☊
The murderer was given three life sentences, to run concurrently. ☊ run ☊
The road runs parallel to the river. ☊ run ☊
run sth + adv./prep.: We ran a cable from the lights to the stage. ☊ run ☊
The car ran off the road into a ditch. ☊ run ☊
A shiver ran down my spine. ☊ run ☊
The sledge ran smoothly over the frozen snow. ☊ run ☊
The old tramlines are still there but now no trams run on them. ☊ run ☊
She ran her fingers nervously through her hair. ☊ run ☊
I ran my eyes over the page. ☊ run ☊
Buses to Oxford run every half-hour. ☊ run ☊
Trains between London and Brighton run throughout the day. ☊ run ☊
All the trains are running late (= are leaving later than planned). ☊ run ☊
Stan had the chainsaw running. ☊ run ☊
Her life had always run smoothly before. ☊ run ☊
run on sth: Our van runs on (= uses) diesel. ☊ run ☊
run sth: Could you run the engine for a moment? ☊ run ☊
Stop trying to run my life (= organize it) for me. ☊ run ☊
The shareholders want more say in how the company is run. ☊ run ☊
a badly run company ☊ run ☊
run (in sth): He will be running in the 100 metres tonight. ☊ run ☊
There are only five horses running in the first race. ☊ run ☊
run sth: to run the marathon ☊ run ☊
Holmes ran a fine race to take the gold medal. ☊ run ☊
Can you run as fast as Mike? ☊ run ☊
They turned and ran when they saw us coming. ☊ run ☊
She came running to meet us. ☊ run ☊
I had to run to catch the bus. ☊ run ☊
The dogs ran off as soon as we appeared. ☊ run ☊
He ran home in tears to his mother. ☊ run ☊
Who was the first person to run a mile in under four minutes? ☊ run ☊
She used to run when she was at college. ☊ run ☊
I often go running before work. ☊ run ☊
He ran through the names on the list. ☊ run through sth ☊
Could we run through your proposals once again? ☊ run through sth ☊
Looking at all the accusing faces, she felt a sudden urge to run away. ☊ run away (from sb/...) ☊
We ran out of fuel. ☊ run out (of sth) ☊
Two children were run over and killed. ☊ run sb/sth over ☊
I go for a run every morning. ☊ run ☊
a five-mile run ☊ run ☊
Catching sight of her he broke into a run (= started running). ☊ run ☊
I decided to make a run for it (= to escape by running). ☊ run ☊
a long-distance/cross-country/marathon, etc. runner ☊ runner ☊
a list of runners (= horses in a race) and riders ☊ runner ☊
to go running ☊ running ☊
running shoes ☊ running ☊
the day-to-day running of a business ☊ running ☊
rural America ☊ rural ☊
the sound of rushing water ☊ rush ☊
I've been rushing around all day trying to get everything done. ☊ rush ☊
The children rushed out of school. ☊ rush ☊
People rushed to buy shares in the company. ☊ rush ☊
Book now and avoid the last-minute rush. ☊ rush ☊
'I'll let you have the book back tomorrow.' 'There's no rush.' ☊ rush ☊
The note looked like it had been written in a rush. ☊ rush ☊
The trip to Paris was all a mad rush. ☊ rush ☊
He had a rush of blood to the head and punched the man. ☊ rush ☊
They got through a sack of potatoes. ☊ sack ☊
Her work was so poor that she was given the sack. ☊ sack ☊
It's a sad reflection on life that it takes danger and suffering to bring people closer together. ☊ sad ☊
sad (that...): I was sad that she had to go. ☊ sad ☊
sad (about sth): I felt terribly sad about it. ☊ sad ☊
She looked sad and tired. ☊ sad ☊
The divorce left him sadder and wiser (= having learned from the unpleasant experience). ☊ sad ☊
a sad story ☊ sad ☊
sad (to do sth): It was sad to see them go. ☊ sad ☊
sad (that...): It is sad that so many of his paintings have been lost. ☊ sad ☊
He's a sad case—his wife died last year and he can't seem to manage without her. ☊ sad ☊
It will be a sad day for all of us if the theatre is forced to close. ☊ sad ☊
Sad to say (= unfortunately) the house has now been demolished. ☊ sad ☊
Sadly, after eight years of marriage they had grown apart. ☊ sadly ☊
They had hoped to win and were sadly disappointed. ☊ sadly ☊
memories tinged with sadness ☊ sadness ☊
I felt a deep sadness. ☊ sadness ☊
It is with great sadness that we report the death of James Banks yesterday. ☊ sadness ☊
We were glad she let us know she was safe. ☊ safe ☊
The missing child was found safe and well. ☊ safe ☊
It is one of the safest cars in the world. ☊ safe ☊
Builders were called in to make the building safe. ☊ safe ☊
The children are quite safe here. ☊ safe ☊
She didn't feel safe on her own. ☊ safe ☊
Here's your passport. Now keep it safe. ☊ safe ☊
Nobody is safe from suspicion at the moment. ☊ safe ☊
We have been assured that our jobs are safe (= we are not in danger of losing them). ☊ safe ☊
The plane landed safely. ☊ safely ☊
The bomb has been safely disposed of. ☊ safely ☊
The police are concerned for the safety of the 12-year-old boy who has been missing for three days. ☊ safety ☊
The airline has an excellent safety record. ☊ safety ☊
They reached safety seconds before the building was engulfed in flames. ☊ safety ☊
(+ adv./prep.): to sail into harbour ☊ sail ☊
The dinghy sailed smoothly across the lake. ☊ sail ☊
sail sth: to sail the Atlantic ☊ sail ☊
We spent the weekend sailing off the south coast. ☊ sail ☊
Do you go sailing often? ☊ sail ☊
sail sth: She sails her own yacht. ☊ sail ☊
He managed to sail the boat between the rocks. ☊ sail ☊
As the boat moved down the river the wind began to fill the sails. ☊ sail ☊
in the days of sail (= when ships all used sails) ☊ sail ☊
She moved away like a ship in full sail (= with all its sails spread out). ☊ sail ☊
The vessel can be propelled by oars or sail (= sails). ☊ sail ☊
a two-hour sail across the bay ☊ sail ☊
to go sailing ☊ sailing ☊
potato salad ☊ salad ☊
She's on a salary of £24 000. ☊ salary ☊
regulations governing the sale of alcoholic beverages ☊ sale ☊
The new model goes on sale next month. ☊ on sale ☊
She's still the same fun-loving person that I knew at college. ☊ same ☊
This one works in exactly the same way as the other. ☊ same ☊
I resigned last Friday and left that same day. ☊ same ☊
She was wearing the same dress that I had on. ☊ same ☊
The same thing happened to me last week. ☊ same ☊
I would do the same again. ☊ same ☊
I think the same as you do about this. ☊ same ☊
His latest movie is just more of the same—exotic locations, car chases and a final shoot-out. ☊ same ☊
He's not very reliable, but I like him just the same. ☊ all/just the same ☊
'Will you stay for lunch?' 'No, but thanks all the same.' ☊ all/just the same ☊
All the same, there's some truth in what she says. ☊ all/just the same ☊
'Happy Christmas!' 'And the same to you!' ☊ (the) same to you ☊
He gave me five dollars, same as usual. ☊ same ☊
'I'd like to see a sample of your work,' said the manager. ☊ sample ☊
His hair was the colour of sand. ☊ sand ☊
to gain/get/derive satisfaction from sth ☊ satisfaction ☊
She looked back on her career with great satisfaction. ☊ satisfaction ☊
He had the satisfaction of seeing his book become a best-seller. ☊ satisfaction ☊
She didn't want to give him the satisfaction of seeing her cry. ☊ satisfaction ☊
The company is trying to improve customer satisfaction. ☊ satisfaction ☊
He was enjoying all the satisfactions of being a parent. ☊ satisfaction ☊
satisfied with sb/sth: She's never satisfied with what she's got. ☊ satisfied ☊
Nothing satisfies him—he's always complaining. ☊ satisfy ☊
She failed to satisfy all the requirements for entry to the college. ☊ satisfy ☊
satisfy sb of sth: People need to be satisfied of the need for a new system. ☊ satisfy ☊
satisfy sb/yourself (that)...: Once I had satisfied myself (that) it was the right decision, we went ahead. ☊ satisfy ☊
tomato/cranberry/chilli, etc. sauce ☊ sauce ☊
Save data frequently. ☊ save ☊
save sth: She did it herself to save argument. ☊ save ☊
save sb sth: Thanks for sending that letter for me—it saved me a trip. ☊ save ☊
save doing sth: He's grown a beard to save shaving. ☊ save ☊
save sb sth (on sth): If we go this way it will save us two hours on the trip. ☊ save ☊
We'll eat some now and save some for tomorrow. ☊ save ☊
I've saved almost £100 so far. ☊ save ☊
He's trying to save their marriage. ☊ save ☊
She needs to win the next two games to save the match. ☊ save ☊
save sb/sth (from sth): to save a rare species (from extinction) ☊ save ☊
save sb/sth from doing sth: She saved a little girl from falling into the water. ☊ save ☊
He put all his savings into buying a boat. ☊ saving ☊
His angry glance said it all. ☊ say ☊
That says it all really, doesn't it? (= it shows clearly what is true) ☊ say ☊
Just what is the artist trying to say in her work? ☊ say ☊
say sth/sb: You could learn the basics in, let's say, three months. ☊ say ☊
Let's take any writer, say (= for example) Dickens... ☊ say ☊
say sth: Say what you like (= although you disagree) about her, she's a fine singer. ☊ say ☊
I'll say this for them, they're a very efficient company. ☊ say ☊
Anna thinks I'm lazy—what do you say (= what is your opinion)? ☊ say ☊
say (that)...: I can't say I blame her for resigning (= I think she was right). ☊ say ☊
say (what, how, etc...): It's hard to say what caused the accident. ☊ say ☊
to say a prayer ☊ say ☊
Try to say that line with more conviction. ☊ say ☊
+ speech: 'Hello!' she said. ☊ say ☊
'That was marvellous,' said Daniel. ☊ say ☊
say sth: Be quiet, I have something to say. ☊ say ☊
I didn't believe a word she said. ☊ say ☊
say sth to sb: She said nothing to me about it. ☊ say ☊
say to sb/yourself + speech: I said to myself (= thought), 'That can't be right!' ☊ say ☊
say (that)...: He said (that) his name was Sam. ☊ say ☊
it is said that...: It is said that she lived to be over 100. ☊ say ☊
say (what, how, etc...): She finds it hard to say what she feels. ☊ say ☊
'That's impossible!' 'So you say (= but I think you may be wrong).' ☊ say ☊
'Why can't I go out now?' 'Because I say so.' ☊ say ☊
say to do sth: He said to meet him here. ☊ say ☊
sb/sth is said to be/have sth: He is said to have been a brilliant scholar. ☊ say ☊
a scale of 1:25 000 ☊ scale ☊
a scale model/drawing ☊ scale ☊
Both plans are drawn to the same scale. ☊ scale ☊
Is this diagram to scale (= are all its parts the same size and shape in relation to each other as they are in the thing represented)? ☊ scale ☊
the scales of justice (= represented as the two pans on a balance (5)) ☊ scale ☊
How much does it read on the scale? ☊ scale ☊
to evaluate performance on a scale from 1 to 10 ☊ scale ☊
At the other end of the scale, life is a constant struggle to get enough to eat. ☊ scale ☊
the social scale ☊ scale ☊
They entertain on a large scale (= they hold expensive parties with a lot of guests). ☊ scale ☊
Here was corruption on a grand scale. ☊ scale ☊
On a global scale, 77% of energy is created from fossil fuels. ☊ scale ☊
to achieve economies of scale in production (= to produce many items so the cost of producing each one is reduced) ☊ scale ☊
scale of sth: It was impossible to comprehend the full scale of the disaster. ☊ scale ☊
It was not until morning that the sheer scale of the damage could be seen (= how great it was). ☊ scale ☊
recent scares about pesticides in food ☊ scare ☊
a scare story (= a news report that spreads more anxiety or fear about sth than is necessary) ☊ scare ☊
to cause a major scare ☊ scare ☊
scare tactics (= ways of persuading people to do sth by frightening them) ☊ scare ☊
scared (of doing sth): She is scared of going out alone. ☊ scared ☊
scared (of sb/sth): He's scared of heights. ☊ scared ☊
scared (to do sth): People are scared to use the buses late at night. ☊ scared ☊
The thieves got scared and ran away. ☊ scared ☊
They went abroad for a change of scene (= to see and experience new surroundings). ☊ scene ☊
The movie opens with a scene in a New York apartment. ☊ scene ☊
love/sex scenes ☊ scene ☊
the scene of the accident/attack/crime ☊ scene ☊
Firefighters were on the scene immediately. ☊ scene ☊
Italy was the scene of many demonstrations at that time. ☊ scene ☊
I have a hectic schedule for the next few days. ☊ schedule ☊
Filming began on schedule (= at the planned time). ☊ schedule ☊
One of the scheduled events is a talk on alternative medicine. ☊ schedule ☊
We'll be stopping here for longer than scheduled. ☊ schedule ☊
Under the new scheme only successful schools will be given extra funding. ☊ scheme ☊
famous schools like Yale and Harvard ☊ school ☊
the business/medical/law school ☊ school ☊
a drama/language/riding, etc. school ☊ school ☊
I'm going to the school today to talk to Kim's teacher. ☊ school ☊
to teach school (= teach in a school) ☊ school ☊
The transition from school to work can be difficult. ☊ school ☊
scientists and engineers ☊ scientist ☊
a pair of scissors ☊ scissors ☊
What's the score now? ☊ score ☊
A penalty in the last minute of the game levelled the score 2-2. ☊ score ☊
score sth: to score a goal/try/touchdown/victory ☊ score ☊
Be careful not to scratch the furniture. ☊ scratch ☊
The car's paintwork is badly scratched. ☊ scratch ☊
scratch (sb/sth/yourself): I'd scratched my leg and it was bleeding. ☊ scratch ☊
scratch sb/sth/yourself on sth: She scratched herself on a nail. ☊ scratch ☊
She scratched at the insect bites on her arm. ☊ scratch ☊
Her hands were covered in scratches from the brambles. ☊ scratch ☊
scream out (in/with sth): People ran for the exits, screaming out in terror. ☊ scream ☊
+ speech: 'Help!' she screamed. ☊ scream ☊
scream sth (out) (at sb): She screamed abuse at him. ☊ scream ☊
scream (out) that...: His sister screamed out that he was crazy. ☊ scream ☊
He drove off with a scream of tyres. ☊ scream ☊
All I could hear were the screams of the wounded. ☊ scream ☊
the screams of adoring fans ☊ scream ☊
The nurse put a screen around the bed. ☊ screen ☊
He has adapted the play for the screen. ☊ screen ☊
Some actors never watch themselves on screen. ☊ screen ☊
She was a star of stage and screen (= plays and films/movies). ☊ screen ☊
a computer screen ☊ screen ☊
They were staring at the television screen. ☊ screen ☊
Move your cursor to the top of the screen. ☊ screen ☊
Can you do a printout of this screen for me (= of all the information on it)? ☊ screen ☊
Now tighten all the screws. ☊ screw ☊
Now screw down the lid. ☊ screw ☊
The wreck is lying at the bottom of the sea. ☊ sea ☊
a sea voyage ☊ sea ☊
It was a calm sea. ☊ sea ☊
It happened on the second night at sea. ☊ at sea ☊
Make sure you've signed the cheque before sealing the envelope. ☊ seal ☊
The letter bore the president's seal. ☊ seal ☊
Detectives carried out a thorough search of the building. ☊ search ☊
I found these photos while searching among some old papers. ☊ search ☊
search sb: Visitors are regularly searched as they enter the building. ☊ search ☊
He searched desperately for something to say. ☊ search ☊
The committee has been searching for new ways to tackle youth unemployment. ☊ search ☊
the changing seasons ☊ season ☊
He scored his first goal of the season on Saturday. ☊ season ☊
The female changes colour during the breeding season. ☊ season ☊
The hotels are always full during the peak season (= when most people are on holiday/vacation). ☊ season ☊
the holiday season (= the time of Thanksgiving, Hanukkah, Christmas and New Year) ☊ season ☊
There are no seats left on that flight. ☊ seat ☊
Please take a seat (= sit down). ☊ seat ☊
Ladies and gentlemen, please take your seats (= sit down). ☊ seat ☊
Would you prefer a window seat or an aisle seat? (= on a plane) ☊ seat ☊
We used the branch of an old tree as a seat. ☊ seat ☊
We all filed back to our seats in silence. ☊ seat ☊
This is the second time it's happened. ☊ second ☊
Italy scored a second goal just after half-time. ☊ second ☊
the second of June/June 2nd ☊ second ☊
We have one child and are expecting our second in July. ☊ second ☊
The spreadsheet application is second only to word processing in terms of popularity. ☊ second ☊
As a dancer, he is second to none (= nobody is a better dancer than he is). ☊ second ☊
They have a second home in Tuscany. ☊ second ☊
She came second in the marathon. ☊ second ☊
I agreed to speak second. ☊ second ☊
She did it first because she wanted to, and second because I asked her to. ☊ second ☊
She can run 100 metres in just over 11 seconds. ☊ second ☊
For several seconds he did not reply. ☊ second ☊
The light flashes every 5 seconds. ☊ second ☊
The water flows at about 1.5 metres per second. ☊ second ☊
I'll be with you in a second. ☊ second ☊
They had finished in/within seconds. ☊ second ☊
He scored again in the dying seconds (= the last few seconds) of the game. ☊ second ☊
That is just a secondary consideration. ☊ secondary ☊
Experience is what matters—age is of secondary importance. ☊ secondary ☊
He's a secret drinker. ☊ secret ☊
her secret fears ☊ secret ☊
The police had secretly filmed the conversations. ☊ secretly ☊
She was secretly pleased to see him. ☊ secretly ☊
Shall we let him in on (= tell him) the secret? ☊ secret ☊
Careful planning is the secret of success. ☊ secret ☊
She still looks so young. What's her secret? ☊ secret ☊
She admired him, in secret of course. ☊ in secret ☊
a legal/medical secretary ☊ secretary ☊
Please contact my secretary to make an appointment. ☊ secretary ☊
the membership secretary ☊ secretary ☊
Secretary of the Treasury ☊ secretary ☊
These issues will be discussed more fully in the next section. ☊ section ☊
It was difficult to maintain a secure foothold on the ice. ☊ secure ☊
Our relationship was now on a more secure footing. ☊ secure ☊
It's not a very secure way to make a living. ☊ secure ☊
The future of the company looks secure. ☊ secure ☊
At last they were able to feel secure about the future. ☊ secure ☊
the security of a loving family life ☊ security ☊
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 ☊
airport security ☊ security ☊
They carried out security checks at the airport. ☊ security ☊
The visit took place amidst tight security (= the use of many police officers). ☊ security ☊
a high/maximum security prison (= for dangerous criminals) ☊ security ☊
The criminals were caught (= filmed) on a security video. ☊ security ☊
'Is he going to get better?' 'I don't know, we'll just have to wait and see.' ☊ see ☊
We'll have a great time, you'll see. ☊ see ☊
see (that)...: I see (that) interest rates are going up again. ☊ see ☊
it is seen that...: It can be seen that certain groups are more at risk than others. ☊ see ☊
'Can I go to the party?' 'We'll see (= I'll decide later). ☊ see ☊
see sb/sth doing sth: I can't see her changing her mind. ☊ see ☊
I see things differently now. ☊ see ☊
Lack of money is the main problem, as I see it (= in my opinion). ☊ see ☊
The way I see it, you have three main problems. ☊ see ☊
'It opens like this.' 'Oh, I see.' ☊ see ☊
see sth: He didn't see the joke. ☊ see ☊
I don't think she saw the point of the story. ☊ see ☊
I can see both sides of the argument. ☊ see ☊
Make Lydia see reason (= be sensible), will you? ☊ see ☊
see (that)...: Can't you see (that) he's taking advantage of you? ☊ see ☊
I don't see that it matters what Josh thinks. ☊ see ☊
see what, why, etc...: 'It's broken.' 'Oh yes, I see what you mean.' ☊ see ☊
be seen to do sth: The government not only has to do something, it must be seen to be doing something (= people must be aware that it is doing sth). ☊ see ☊
Are you seeing anyone (= having a romantic relationship with anyone)? ☊ see ☊
They've been seeing a lot of each other (= spending a lot of time together) recently. ☊ see ☊
I can only see you for five minutes. ☊ see ☊
Come and see us again soon. ☊ see ☊
Guess who I saw at the party last night! ☊ see ☊
see (sb/sth): She looked for him but couldn't see him in the crowd. ☊ see ☊
I looked out of the window but saw nothing. ☊ see ☊
The opera was the place to see and be seen (= by other important or fashionable people). ☊ see ☊
see (that)...: He could see (that) she had been crying. ☊ see ☊
see what, how, etc...: Did you see what happened? ☊ see ☊
If you watch carefully, you'll see how it is done. ☊ see ☊
see sb/sth + adj.: I hate to see you unhappy. ☊ see ☊
see sb/sth doing sth: She was seen running away from the scene of the crime. ☊ see ☊
see sb/sth do sth: I saw you put the key in your pocket. ☊ see ☊
sb/sth is seen to do sth: He was seen to enter the building about the time the crime was committed. ☊ see ☊
She will never see again (= she has become blind). ☊ see ☊
On a clear day you can see for miles from here. ☊ see ☊
see to do sth: It was getting dark and I couldn't see to read. ☊ see ☊
He says he won't help, does he? Well, we'll soon see about that (= I will demand that he does help). ☊ see about sth ☊
see doing sth: I'll have to see about getting that roof repaired. ☊ see about sth ☊
Will you see to the arrangements for the next meeting? ☊ see to sth ☊
We'll have to get that door seen to (= repaired). ☊ see to sth ☊
Now let me see—how old is she now? ☊ let me see/let's see ☊
You see, the thing is, we won't be finished before Friday. ☊ you see ☊
These vegetables can be grown from seed. ☊ seed ☊
seed potatoes (= used for planting) ☊ seed ☊
seek sth/sb: Drivers are advised to seek alternative routes. ☊ seek ☊
Highly qualified secretary seeks employment. (= in an advertisement) ☊ seek ☊
He intends to seek custody of the children. ☊ seek ☊
seek sth: I think it's time we sought legal advice. ☊ seek ☊
seem like sth: It seemed like a good idea at the time. ☊ seem ☊
'He'll be there, then?' 'So it seems (= people say so).' ☊ seem ☊
I can't seem to (= I've tried, but I can't) get started today. ☊ seem ☊
seem (that)...: It would seem that we all agree. ☊ seem ☊
select sb/sth for sth: He hasn't been selected for the team. ☊ select ☊
All our hotels have been carefully selected for the excellent value they provide. ☊ select ☊
This model is available at selected stores only. ☊ select ☊
She selected an apple from the fruit bowl. ☊ select ☊
It is important to select a software package that suits your requirements. ☊ select ☊
select sb/sth to do sth: Six theatre companies have been selected to take part in this year's festival. ☊ select ☊
select what, which, etc...: Select what you want from the options available. ☊ select ☊
The final team selection will be made tomorrow. ☊ selection ☊
A selection of readers' comments are published below. ☊ selection ☊
The orchestra played selections from Hollywood musicals. ☊ selection ☊
The showroom has a wide selection of kitchens. ☊ 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 ☊
self-addressed ☊ self- ☊
Now we have to try and sell the idea to management. ☊ sell ☊
The book sold well and was reprinted many times. ☊ sell ☊
This week's performances are completely sold out. ☊ sell out, be sold out ☊
a Senate committee ☊ senate ☊
Senator McCarthy ☊ senator ☊
send sb: Ed couldn't make it so they sent me instead. ☊ send ☊
send sth: My parents send their love. ☊ send ☊
send sb sth: He sent me word to come. ☊ send ☊
send sth (that)...: She sent word (that) she could not come. ☊ send ☊
send to do sth: She sent to say that she was coming home. ☊ send ☊
She sent the letter by airmail. ☊ send ☊
The CD player was faulty so we sent it back to the manufacturers. ☊ send ☊
His son found him and sent for help. ☊ send for sth ☊
I'm sending the files off to my boss tomorrow. ☊ send sth off ☊
a senior officer/manager/lecturer ☊ senior ☊
a senior partner in a law firm ☊ senior ☊
I have ten years' experience at senior management level. ☊ senior ☊
Junior nurses usually work alongside more senior nurses. ☊ senior ☊
He is senior to me. ☊ senior ☊
She felt unappreciated both by her colleagues and her seniors. ☊ senior ☊
She was ten years his senior. ☊ senior ☊
The word 'love' is used in different senses by different people. ☊ sense ☊
He was a true friend, in every sense of the word (= in every possible way). ☊ sense ☊
In a sense (= in one way) it doesn't matter any more. ☊ sense ☊
In some senses (= in one or more ways) the criticisms were justified. ☊ sense ☊
The medical care was excellent, in a technical sense. ☊ sense ☊
In no sense can the issue be said to be resolved. ☊ sense ☊
One of the most important things in a partner is a sense of humour (= the ability to find things funny or make people laugh). ☊ sense ☊
He has a very good sense of direction (= finds the way to a place easily). ☊ sense ☊
Always try to keep a sense of proportion (= of the relative importance of different things). ☊ 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 ☊
There's no sense in (= it is not sensible) worrying about it now. ☊ sense ☊
Can't you talk sense (= say sth sensible)? ☊ sense ☊
There's a lot of sense in what Mary says. ☊ sense ☊
He felt an overwhelming sense of loss. ☊ sense ☊
a strong sense of purpose/identity/duty, etc. ☊ sense ☊
I had the sense that he was worried about something. ☊ sense ☊
I could hardly believe the evidence of my own senses (= what I could see, hear, etc.). ☊ sense ☊
This sentence doesn't make sense. ☊ make sense ☊
It makes sense to buy the most up-to-date version. ☊ make sense ☊
John wasn't making much sense on the phone. ☊ make sense ☊
Who would send me all these flowers? It makes no sense. ☊ make sense ☊
She's a sensible sort of person. ☊ sensible ☊
I think that's a very sensible idea. ☊ sensible ☊
Say something sensible. ☊ sensible ☊
I think the sensible thing would be to take a taxi home. ☊ sensible ☊
sensitive areas of the body ☊ sensitive ☊
sensitive to sth: My teeth are very sensitive to cold food. ☊ sensitive ☊
The eyes of some fish are acutely sensitive to light. ☊ sensitive ☊
Health care is a politically sensitive issue. ☊ sensitive ☊
That's a sensitive area. ☊ sensitive ☊
You're far too sensitive. ☊ sensitive ☊
sensitive about sth: He's very sensitive about his weight. ☊ sensitive ☊
sensitive to sth: She's very sensitive to criticism. ☊ sensitive ☊
an actor's sensitive reading of the poem ☊ sensitive ☊
a sensitive portrait ☊ sensitive ☊
a sensitive and caring man ☊ 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 ☊
Write a list of names on a separate piece of paper. ☊ separate ☊
It happened on three separate occasions. ☊ separate ☊
Stir the sauce constantly so that it does not separate. ☊ separate ☊
South America and Africa separated 200 million years ago. ☊ separate ☊
separate from sth: South America separated from Africa 200 million years ago. ☊ separate ☊
separate sb/sth from/and sb/sth: Those suffering from infectious diseases were separated from the other patients. ☊ separate ☊
separate sb/sth: A thousand kilometres separates the two cities. ☊ separate ☊
separate from sb: He separated from his wife after 20 years of marriage. ☊ separate ☊
Her parents are separated but not divorced. ☊ separated ☊
separated from sb: He's been separated from his wife for a year. ☊ separated ☊
Last year's figures are shown separately. ☊ separately ☊
That matter will be considered separately from the main agenda. ☊ separately ☊
They were reunited after a separation of more than 20 years. ☊ separation ☊
Prolonged separations of this kind are damaging to very young children. ☊ separation ☊
a legal separation ☊ separation ☊
Sixty per cent of all marital separations occur before the tenth year of marriage. ☊ separation ☊
The incident sparked off a whole series of events that nobody had foreseen. ☊ series ☊
The first episode of the new series is on Saturday. ☊ series ☊
Don't laugh, it's a serious suggestion. ☊ serious ☊
serious (about sb/sth): He's really serious about Penny and wants to get engaged. ☊ serious ☊
She doesn't have a serious boyfriend. ☊ serious ☊
You think I did it?Be serious! (= what you suggest is ridiculous) ☊ serious ☊
Be serious for a moment; this is important. ☊ serious ☊
The team is a serious contender for the title this year. ☊ serious ☊
It's time to give serious consideration to this matter. ☊ serious ☊
to cause serious injury/damage ☊ serious ☊
Smoking can seriously damage your health. ☊ seriously ☊
Seriously though, it could be really dangerous. ☊ seriously ☊
We take threats of this kind very seriously. ☊ take sb/sth seriously ☊
You can't take anything she says very seriously. ☊ take sb/sth seriously ☊
They treat their mother like a servant. ☊ servant ☊
serve in/on/with sth: She served in the medical corps. ☊ 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 ☊
She was serving behind the counter. ☊ serve ☊
Pour the sauce over the pasta and serve immediately. ☊ 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 ☊
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 ☊
After retiring, she became involved in voluntary service in the local community. ☊ service ☊
the ambulance/bus/telephone, etc. service ☊ service ☊
Essential services (= the supply of water, gas, electricity) will be maintained. ☊ service ☊
Smith's Catering Services (= a company) offers the best value. ☊ service ☊
the service sector (= the part of the economy involved in this type of business) ☊ service ☊
She has a weekly session at the health club on Saturdays. ☊ session ☊
The committee met in closed session (= with nobody else present). ☊ session ☊
the current parliamentary session ☊ session ☊
set sth: Who will be setting (= writing the questions for) the French exam? ☊ set ☊
set sth for sb/yourself: She's set a difficult task for herself. ☊ set ☊
set sb/yourself sth: She's set herself a difficult task. ☊ set ☊
This could set a new fashion. ☊ set ☊
She set a new world record for the high jump. ☊ set ☊
The government has set strict limits on public spending this year. ☊ set ☊
She set the camera on automatic. ☊ set ☊
The novel is set in London in the 1960s. ☊ set ☊
She set a tray down on the table. ☊ set ☊
set sb/sth + adv./prep.: Her manner immediately set everyone at their ease. ☊ set ☊
He pulled the lever and set the machine in motion. ☊ set ☊
set sb/sth doing sth: Her remarks set me thinking. ☊ set ☊
The police set up roadblocks on routes out of the city. ☊ set sth up ☊
A fund will be set up for the dead men's families. ☊ set sth up ☊
Opening this door will set off the alarm. ☊ set sth off ☊
a complete set of her novels ☊ set ☊
This region was settled by the Dutch in the nineteenth century. ☊ settle ☊
settle sth: It's all settled—we're leaving on the nine o'clock plane. ☊ settle ☊
Bob will be there?That settles it. I'm not coming. ☊ settle ☊
He had to settle his affairs (= arrange all his personal business) in Paris before he could return home. ☊ settle ☊
it is settled that...: It's been settled that we leave on the nine o'clock plane. ☊ settle ☊
to settle a dispute/an argument/a matter ☊ settle ☊
It's time you settled your differences with your father. ☊ settle ☊
I want this thing settled. ☊ settle ☊
There is pressure on the unions to settle. ☊ settle ☊
The company has agreed to settle out of court (= come to an agreement without going to court). ☊ settle ☊
She settled down in an armchair to watch television. ☊ settle down ☊
I settled down with a book. ☊ settle down ☊
It always takes the class a while to settle down at the start of the lesson. ☊ settle down, settle sb down ☊
Now, come on, settle down! ☊ settle down, settle sb down ☊
The early goal settled the home side down. ☊ settle down, settle sb down ☊
Now that he's been promoted he's in seventh heaven. ☊ in seventh heaven ☊
Several letters arrived this morning. ☊ several ☊
He's written several books about India. ☊ 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 ☊
She was a severe woman who seldom smiled. ☊ severe ☊
a severe handicap ☊ severe ☊
a severe winter (= one during which the weather conditions are extremely bad) ☊ severe ☊
The party suffered severe losses during the last election. ☊ severe ☊
Strikes are causing severe disruption to all train services. ☊ severe ☊
severely disabled ☊ severely ☊
My mother taught me how to sew. ☊ sew ☊
to sew by hand/machine ☊ sew ☊
sew sth: to sew a seam ☊ sew ☊
sew sth: She sews all her own clothes. ☊ sew ☊
sew sth on: Can you sew a button on for me? ☊ sew ☊
Surgeons were able to sew the finger back on. ☊ sew ☊
knitting and sewing ☊ sewing ☊
a sewing basket ☊ sewing ☊
a pile of sewing ☊ sewing ☊
Please indicate your sex and date of birth below. ☊ sex ☊
These drugs may affect your sex drive (= your interest in sex and the ability to have it). ☊ sex ☊
sexual orientation (= whether you are heterosexual or homosexual ) ☊ sexual ☊
She finds him sexually attractive. ☊ sexually ☊
The disease is a threat to anyone who is sexually active. ☊ sexually ☊
The trees provide shade for the animals in the summer. ☊ shade ☊
These plants grow well in sun or shade. ☊ shade ☊
His face was deep in shadow, turned away from her. ☊ shadow ☊
I thought I saw a figure standing in the shadows. ☊ shadow ☊
The ship's sail cast a shadow on the water. ☊ shadow ☊
shake sb: He was badly shaken by the news of her death. ☊ shake ☊
shake sb up: The accident really shook her up. ☊ shake ☊
He was shaking with fear. ☊ shake ☊
Her hands had started to shake. ☊ shake ☊
Do people in Italy shake hands when they meet? ☊ shake ☊
They shook hands on the deal (= to show that they had reached an agreement). ☊ shake ☊
He shook my hand warmly. ☊ shake ☊
Our host shook each of us warmly by the hand. ☊ shake ☊
The whole house shakes when a train goes past. ☊ shake ☊
shake sb/sth + adj.: She shook her hair loose. ☊ shake ☊
She bent down to shake a pebble out of her shoe. ☊ shake ☊
He dismissed the idea with a firm shake of his head (= turning it from side to side to mean 'no'). ☊ shake ☊
This time next week I shall be in Scotland. ☊ shall ☊
Shall I send you the book? ☊ shall ☊
What shall we do this weekend? ☊ shall ☊
Let's look at it again, shall we? ☊ shall ☊
These fish are found in shallow waters around the coast. ☊ shallow ☊
The body was found in a shallow grave. ☊ shallow ☊
She hung her head in shame. ☊ shame ☊
I would die of shame if she ever found out. ☊ shame ☊
To my shame (= I feel shame that) I refused to listen to her side of the story. ☊ shame ☊
It's a shame that she wasn't here to see it. ☊ shame ☊
She felt that her failure would bring shame on her family. ☊ shame ☊
You can recognize the fish by the shape of their fins. ☊ shape ☊
This old T-shirt has completely lost its shape. ☊ shape ☊
The government provides money in the shape of (= consisting of) grants and student loans. ☊ shape ☊
Ghostly shapes moved around in the dark. ☊ shape ☊
He's in good shape for a man of his age. ☊ shape ☊
He's not in any shape (= not well enough) to be working. ☊ shape ☊
shape sth: This tool is used for shaping wood. ☊ shape ☊
His ideas had been shaped by his experiences during the war. ☊ shape ☊
share in sth: I didn't really share in her love of animals. ☊ share ☊
The conference is a good place to share information and exchange ideas. ☊ share ☊
Next year we hope to have a bigger share of the market. ☊ share ☊
I've had my share of luck in the past. ☊ share ☊
I've done my share of worrying for one day! ☊ share ☊
He winced as a sharp pain shot through his leg. ☊ sharp ☊
Polly felt a sharp pang of jealousy. ☊ sharp ☊
sharp criticism ☊ sharp ☊
sharp with sb: He was very sharp with me when I was late. ☊ sharp ☊
He kept a sharp lookout for any strangers. ☊ sharp ☊
In sharp contrast to her mood, the clouds were breaking up to reveal a blue sky. ☊ sharp ☊
He heard a sharp intake of breath. ☊ sharp ☊
She moved sharply across the room to block his exit. ☊ sharply ☊
shave sb/sth/yourself: The nurse washed and shaved him. ☊ shave ☊
'What does your sister do?' 'She's a dentist.' ☊ she ☊
Doesn't she (= the woman we are looking at) look like Sue? ☊ she ☊
What a sweet little dog. Is it a he or a she? ☊ she ☊
a clean/blank sheet of paper (= with no writing on it) ☊ sheet ☊
Have you changed the sheets (= put clean sheets on the bed)? ☊ sheet ☊
He slid between the sheets and closed his eyes. ☊ sheet ☊
I helped him put up some shelves in his bedroom. ☊ shelf ☊
The fox was running for the shelter of the trees. ☊ shelter ☊
People were desperately seeking shelter from the gunfire. ☊ shelter ☊
They built a rough shelter from old pieces of wood. ☊ shelter ☊
shelter sb/sth from sb/sth: Trees shelter the house from the wind. ☊ shelter ☊
Perhaps I sheltered my daughter too much (= protected her too much from unpleasant or difficult experiences). ☊ shelter ☊
Public attitudes towards marriage have shifted over the past 50 years. ☊ shift ☊
shift (from...) (to/towards/toward...): The balance of power shifted away from workers towards employers. ☊ shift ☊
Her sympathies gradually shifted to the side of the protesters. ☊ shift ☊
Lydia shifted uncomfortably in her chair. ☊ shift ☊
I shifted uneasily under his gaze. ☊ shift ☊
shift (from...) (to...): The action of the novel shifts from Paris to London. ☊ shift ☊
shift sth: Could you help me shift some furniture? ☊ shift ☊
shift sth (from...) (to...): He shifted his gaze from the child to her. ☊ shift ☊
She shifted her weight from one foot to the other. ☊ shift ☊
to be on the day/night shift at the factory ☊ shift ☊
to work an eight-hour shift ☊ shift ☊
shift workers/work ☊ shift ☊
The night shift has/have just come off duty. ☊ shift ☊
a dramatic shift in public opinion ☊ shift ☊
a shift of emphasis ☊ shift ☊
The sun shone brightly in a cloudless sky. ☊ shine ☊
The dark polished wood shone like glass. ☊ shine ☊
Campaigners are shining a spotlight on the world's diminishing natural resources. ☊ shine ☊
a sailing/cargo/cruise ship ☊ ship ☊
a ship's captain/crew/company/cook ☊ ship ☊
Raw materials and labour come by ship, rail or road. ☊ ship ☊
The company ships its goods all over the world. ☊ ship ☊
ship sth: The company continues to ship more computer systems than its rivals. ☊ ship ☊
The children were shipped off to a boarding school at an early age. ☊ ship sb off ☊
He was the type of person who would give you the shirt off his back. ☊ the shirt off sb's back ☊
Don't touch that wire or you'll get a shock. ☊ shock ☊
He isn't seriously injured but he is in (a state of) shock. ☊ shock ☊
He's still in a state of shock. ☊ shock ☊
I got a terrible shock the other day. ☊ shock ☊
She still hadn't got over the shock of seeing him again. ☊ shock ☊
These movies deliberately set out to shock. ☊ shock ☊
shock sb (to do sth): She enjoys shocking people by saying outrageous things. ☊ shock ☊
shock sb: It shocks you when something like that happens. ☊ 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 behaviour ☊ shocking ☊
shocking news ☊ shocking ☊
a pair of shoes ☊ shoe ☊
He took his shoes and socks off. ☊ shoe ☊
What's your shoe size? ☊ shoe ☊
a shoe brush ☊ shoe ☊
shoe polish ☊ shoe ☊
Cameras ready? OK, shoot! ☊ shoot ☊
The movie was shot in black and white. ☊ shoot ☊
His hand shot out to grab her. ☊ shoot ☊
The band's last single shot straight to number one in the charts. ☊ shoot ☊
shoot sth + adv./prep.: He shot out his hand to grab her. ☊ shoot ☊
shoot sb/sth/yourself: A man was shot in the leg. ☊ shoot ☊
Several planes were shot down by enemy fire. ☊ shoot sb/sth down ☊
Terrorist groups claimed responsibility for the shootings and bomb attacks. ☊ shooting ☊
Police rushed to the scene of the shooting and found one person dead and three wounded. ☊ shooting ☊
Shooting began early this year. ☊ shooting ☊
She was exhausted after a day's shooting. ☊ shooting ☊
a shoe shop ☊ shop ☊
I'm just going down to the shops. Can I get you anything? ☊ shop ☊
She was determined to go out and shop till she dropped. ☊ shop ☊
There should be plenty of time to go shopping before we leave New York. ☊ shop ☊
We do our shopping on Saturdays. ☊ shopping ☊
a shopping trolley ☊ shopping ☊
I'm afraid I'm a little short (= of money) this month. ☊ short ☊
She is not short of excuses when things go wrong. ☊ short ☊
I'm going to France for a short break. ☊ short ☊
Which is the shortest day of the year? ☊ short ☊
She has a very short memory (= remembers only things that have happened recently). ☊ short ☊
She was short and dumpy. ☊ short ☊
He had short curly hair. ☊ short ☊
a short skirt ☊ short ☊
She arrived shortly after us. ☊ shortly ☊
I saw him shortly before he died. ☊ shortly ☊
I bought a new umbrella but lost it shortly afterwards. ☊ shortly ☊
I'll be ready shortly. ☊ shortly ☊
Taylor scored with a low shot into the corner of the net. ☊ shot ☊
We heard some shots in the distance. ☊ shot ☊
He should have been more careful. ☊ should ☊
'She doesn't think she'll get a job.' 'She should worry, with all her qualifications (= she does not need to worry).' ☊ should ☊
The roads should be less crowded today. ☊ should ☊
It should be snowing now, according to the weather forecast. ☊ should ☊
The bus should have arrived ten minutes ago. ☊ should ☊
He asked me what time he should come. (= His words were: 'What time shall I come?') ☊ should ☊
She recommended that I should take some time off. ☊ should ☊
'Is this enough food for everyone?' 'I should think so.' ☊ should ☊
'Will it matter?' 'I shouldn't think so.' ☊ should ☊
She shrugged her shoulders (= showing that she didn't know or care). ☊ shoulder ☊
an off-the-shoulder dress ☊ shoulder ☊
shout at sb: Then he started shouting and swearing at her. ☊ shout ☊
shout at sb to do sth: She shouted at him to shut the gate. ☊ shout ☊
shout sth (at/to sb): to shout abuse/encouragement/orders ☊ shout ☊
shout that...: He shouted that he couldn't swim. ☊ shout ☊
+ speech: 'Run!' he shouted. ☊ shout ☊
She shouted out in pain when she tried to move her leg. ☊ shout ☊
I heard her warning shout too late. ☊ shout ☊
She plans to show her paintings early next year. ☊ show ☊
She had objected to a photo showing her in a bikini. ☊ show ☊
The map shows the principal towns and rivers. ☊ show ☊
The clock showed midnight. ☊ show ☊
The end-of-year accounts show a loss. ☊ show ☊
show sth: Their new white carpet showed every mark. ☊ show ☊
show sth: to show great courage ☊ show ☊
show yourself + adj.: She had shown herself unable to deal with money. ☊ show ☊
show yourself to be/have sth: He has shown himself to be ready to make compromises. ☊ show ☊
show that...: He has shown that he is ready to make compromises. ☊ show ☊
show sth (for/to sb): They showed no respect for their parents. ☊ show ☊
show sb sth: They showed their parents no respect. ☊ show ☊
She's nearly forty now. And it shows (= it's obvious). ☊ show ☊
show sth: Her expression showed her disappointment. ☊ show ☊
show how, what, etc...: She tried not to show how disappointed she was. ☊ show ☊
show sth to sb: She showed the technique to her students. ☊ show ☊
show sb sth: She showed her students the technique. ☊ show ☊
show sth to sb: If there's a letter from France please show it to me. ☊ show ☊
Have you shown your work to anyone? ☊ show ☊
show sb sth: Have you shown anyone your work? ☊ show ☊
show (that)...: The figures clearly show that her claims are false. ☊ show ☊
The government's popularity is declining rapidly, as the opinion polls show. ☊ show ☊
show sb that...: Market research has shown us that people want quality, not just low prices. ☊ show ☊
show sth: a report showing the company's current situation ☊ show ☊
show sb/sth to be/have sth: His new book shows him to be a first-rate storyteller. ☊ show ☊
show (sb) how, what, etc...: This shows how people are influenced by TV advertisements. ☊ show ☊
Has anyone shown you round yet? ☊ show sb around/round (sth) ☊
He's just showing off because that girl he likes is here. ☊ show off ☊
She wanted to show off her new husband at the party. ☊ show sb/sth off ☊
show how, what, etc...: He likes to show off how well he speaks French. ☊ show sb/sth off ☊
a dress that shows off her figure ☊ show sth off ☊
The latest computers will be on show at the exhibition. ☊ show ☊
A local artist is holding a show of her recent work. ☊ show ☊
She's the star of the show! ☊ show ☊
He's in the shower. ☊ shower ☊
snow showers ☊ shower ☊
wintry showers (= of snow) ☊ shower ☊
I can't shut my suitcase—it's too full. ☊ shut ☊
She shut her eyes and fell asleep immediately. ☊ shut ☊
sunglasses that shut out 99% of the sun's harmful rays ☊ shut sb/sth out (of sth) ☊
The theatre shut down after more than half a century. ☊ shut down ☊
The computer system will be shut down over the weekend. ☊ shut sth down ☊
Unfortunately the bank is shut now. ☊ shut ☊
a quiet, shy man ☊ shy ☊
Don't be shy—come and say hello. ☊ shy ☊
She was too shy to ask anyone for help. ☊ shy ☊
She's very shy with adults. ☊ shy ☊
We are getting heartily sick of your attitude. ☊ sick ☊
sick of doing sth: We're sick of waiting around like this. ☊ sick ☊
Mum, I feel sick! ☊ sick ☊
a sick feeling in your stomach ☊ sick ☊
Her mother's very sick. ☊ sick ☊
Emma has just called in sick (= telephoned to say she will not be coming to work because she is ill). ☊ sick ☊
Britain's workers went sick (= did not go to work because they were ill) for a record number of days last year. ☊ sick ☊
This is a side of Alan that I never knew existed. ☊ side ☊
It's good you can see the funny side of the situation. ☊ side ☊
At some point during the war he seems to have changed sides. ☊ side ☊
The two sides announced a deal yesterday. ☊ side ☊
I just want you to hear my side of the story first. ☊ side ☊
Write on one side of the paper only. ☊ side ☊
Fry the steaks for two minutes on each side. ☊ side ☊
She has a pain down her right side. ☊ side ☊
Now lay the jar on its side. ☊ side ☊
They drive on the left-hand side of the road in Japan. ☊ side ☊
people on both sides of the Atlantic ☊ side ☊
The ship rolled from side to side. ☊ from side to side ☊
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 ☊
He was a sorry sight, soaked to the skin and shivering. ☊ sight ☊
The bird is now a rare sight in this country. ☊ sight ☊
At last we came in sight of a few houses. ☊ sight ☊
The end is in sight (= will happen soon). ☊ sight ☊
Leave any valuables in your car out of sight. ☊ sight ☊
Keep out of sight (= stay where you cannot be seen). ☊ sight ☊
She never lets her daughter out of her sight (= always keeps her where she can see her). ☊ sight ☊
Get out of my sight! (= Go away!) ☊ sight ☊
The boat disappeared from sight. ☊ sight ☊
The house was hidden from sight behind some trees. ☊ sight ☊
After ten days at sea, we had our first sight of land. ☊ sight ☊
I have been known to faint at the sight of blood. ☊ sight ☊
The soldiers were given orders to shoot on sight (= as soon as they saw sb). ☊ sight ☊
She caught sight of a car in the distance. ☊ sight ☊
She has very good sight. ☊ sight ☊
It was love at first sight (= we fell in love the first time we saw each other). ☊ at first sight ☊
We fell in love with the house at first sight. ☊ at first sight ☊
He gave a thumbs-up sign. ☊ sign ☊
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 ☊
The sign on the wall said 'Now wash your hands'. ☊ 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 ☊
If I had noticed the warning signs, none of this would have happened. ☊ sign ☊
Sign here, please. ☊ sign ☊
sign sth: Sign your name here, please. ☊ sign ☊
You haven't signed the letter. ☊ sign ☊
to sign a cheque ☊ sign ☊
The treaty was signed on 24 March. ☊ sign ☊
The player was signing autographs for a group of fans. ☊ sign ☊
sign yourself + noun: He signed himself 'Jimmy'. ☊ sign ☊
a danger/warning/distress, etc. signal ☊ signal ☊
At an agreed signal they left the room. ☊ signal ☊
When I give the signal, run! ☊ signal ☊
All I get is a busy signal when I dial his number (= his phone is being used). ☊ signal ☊
hand signals (= movements that cyclists and drivers make with their hands to tell other people that they are going to stop, turn, etc.) ☊ signal ☊
Delays are occurring as a result of signal failure on the northbound line. ☊ signal ☊
TV signals ☊ signal ☊
The satellite is used for transmitting signals around the world. ☊ signal ☊
The patrolman signalled for her to stop. ☊ signal ☊
signal sb to do sth: She signalled him to follow. ☊ signal ☊
signal (that)...: She signalled (that) it was time to leave. ☊ signal ☊
signal which, what, etc...: You must signal which way you are going to turn. ☊ signal ☊
Someone had forged her signature on the cheque. ☊ signature ☊
They collected 10 000 signatures for their petition. ☊ signature ☊
He was attacked for having put his signature to the deal. ☊ signature ☊
Can you witness my signature on my will, please? ☊ signature ☊
The results of the experiment are not statistically significant. ☊ significant ☊
Your work has shown a significant improvement. ☊ significant ☊
These views are held by a significant proportion of the population. ☊ significant ☊
It is significant that girls generally do better in examinations than boys. ☊ significant ☊
The drug has had no significant effect on stopping the spread of the disease. ☊ significant ☊
It is significant that he changed his will only days before his death. ☊ significant ☊
Food prices are significantly lower in the US. ☊ significantly ☊
Your decision will significantly affect your future. ☊ significantly ☊
I need absolute silence when I'm working. ☊ silence ☊
a moment's stunned silence ☊ silence ☊
She lapsed into silence again. ☊ silence ☊
There was a deafening silence (= one that is very noticeable). ☊ silence ☊
He's not one to suffer in silence! (= to suffer without telling sb) ☊ silence ☊
He gave me the silent treatment (= did not speak to me because he was angry). ☊ silent ☊
He's the strong silent type. ☊ silent ☊
a silent prayer/protest ☊ silent ☊
They nodded in silent agreement. ☊ silent ☊
a silly idea ☊ silly ☊
Her work is full of silly mistakes. ☊ silly ☊
I feel silly in these clothes. ☊ silly ☊
She had a silly grin on her face. ☊ silly ☊
similar (to sb/sth): My teaching style is similar to that of most other teachers. ☊ similar ☊
The disease attacks the immune system in a similar way to AIDS. ☊ similar ☊
Stir the paint with a piece of wood or something similar. ☊ similar ☊
The United States won most of the track and field events. Similarly, in swimming, the top three places went to Americans. ☊ similarly ☊
a simple machine ☊ simple ☊
a simple sentence (= one with only one verb) ☊ simple ☊
This machine is very simple to use. ☊ simple ☊
We lost because we played badly. It's as simple as that. ☊ simple ☊
Simply add hot water and stir. ☊ simply ☊
She's been off work since Tuesday. ☊ since ☊
We've lived here since 2006. ☊ since ☊
Since the party she had only spoken to him once. ☊ since ☊
'They've split up.' 'Since when? ' ☊ since ☊
That was years ago. I've changed jobs since then. ☊ since ☊
Cath hasn't phoned since she went to Berlin. ☊ since ☊
It was the first time I'd had visitors since I'd moved to London. ☊ since ☊
It's twenty years since I've seen her. ☊ since ☊
We thought that, since we were in the area, we'd stop by and see them. ☊ since ☊
He left home two weeks ago and we haven't heard from him since. ☊ since ☊
The original building has long since (= long before now) been demolished. ☊ since ☊
We were divorced two years ago and she has since remarried. ☊ since ☊
a sincere attempt to resolve the problem ☊ sincere ☊
He seemed sincere enough when he said he wanted to help. ☊ sincere ☊
sincere in sth: She is never completely sincere in what she says about people. ☊ sincere ☊
He was dancing around and singing at the top of his voice (= very loudly). ☊ sing ☊
sing to sb: He was singing softly to the baby. ☊ sing ☊
sing sth to sb: We all sang 'Happy Birthday' to her. ☊ sing ☊
sing sth: Now I'd like to sing a song by the Beatles. ☊ sing ☊
She's a wonderful singer. ☊ singer ☊
There was singing and dancing all night. ☊ singing ☊
She has a beautiful singing voice. ☊ singing ☊
The apartments are ideal for single people living alone. ☊ single ☊
Unemployment is the single most important factor in the growing crime rates. ☊ single ☊
We eat rice every single day. ☊ single ☊
He sent her a single red rose. ☊ single ☊
All these jobs can now be done by one single machine. ☊ single ☊
I couldn't understand a single word she said! ☊ single ☊
The sun was sinking in the west. ☊ sink ☊
Bombs sank all four carriers. ☊ sink ☊
The ship sank to the bottom of the sea. ☊ sink ☊
The little boat sank beneath the waves. ☊ sink ☊
Are you ready to order, sir? ☊ sir ☊
'Report to me tomorrow, corporal!' 'Yes, sir!' ☊ sir ☊
'Thank you very much.' 'You're welcome, sir. Have a nice day.' ☊ sir ☊
Sir Paul McCartney ☊ sir ☊
She's my sister. ☊ sister ☊
Just sit still! ☊ sit ☊
He went and sat beside her. ☊ sit ☊
She always sits in that chair. ☊ sit ☊
sit doing sth: We sat talking for hours. ☊ sit ☊
Come in and sit yourselves down. ☊ sit down, sit yourself down ☊
the site of a sixteenth century abbey ☊ site ☊
to work on a building/construction site ☊ site ☊
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 ☊
He could see no way out of the situation. ☊ situation ☊
What we have here is a crisis situation. ☊ situation ☊
I haven't had time to clear up, so I'm all at sixes and sevens. ☊ at sixes and sevens ☊
She's a size 12 in clothes. ☊ size ☊
What size do you take? ☊ size ☊
She takes (a) size 5 in shoes. ☊ size ☊
Do you have these shoes in (a) size 5? ☊ size ☊
Try this one for size (= to see if it is the correct size). ☊ size ☊
They complained about the size of their gas bill. ☊ size ☊
The facilities are excellent for a town that size. ☊ size ☊
You should have seen the size of their house! ☊ size ☊
Thanks to her skilful handling of the affair, the problem was averted. ☊ skilful ☊
The job requires skill and an eye for detail. ☊ skill ☊
skill in/at sth/doing sth: What made him remarkable as a photographer was his skill in capturing the moment. ☊ skill ☊
We need people with practical skills like carpentry. ☊ skill ☊
management skills ☊ skill ☊
a skilled engineer/negotiator/craftsman ☊ skilled ☊
a shortage of skilled labour (= people who have had training in a skill) ☊ skilled ☊
skilled in/at sth/doing sth: She is highly skilled at dealing with difficult customers. ☊ skilled ☊
Furniture-making is very skilled work. ☊ skilled ☊
Remove the skins by soaking the tomatoes in hot water. ☊ skin ☊
The skins are removed and laid out to dry. ☊ skin ☊
cosmetics for sensitive skins ☊ skin ☊
a long/short/straight/pleated, etc. skirt ☊ skirt ☊
With a talent like his, the sky's the limit. ☊ the sky's the limit ☊
She skied her tee shot. ☊ sky ☊
She only sleeps for four hours a night. ☊ sleep ☊
What are our sleeping arrangements here (= where shall we sleep)? ☊ sleep ☊
I'll feel better after a good night's sleep (= a night when I sleep well). ☊ sleep ☊
a dress with short/long sleeves ☊ sleeve ☊
Dan rolled up his sleeves and washed his hands. ☊ sleeve ☊
A piece of glass sliced into his shoulder. ☊ slice ☊
He sliced the fruit open. ☊ slice ☊
slide sth + adv./prep.: She slid her hand along the rail. ☊ slide ☊
He slid a shy look at Claire. ☊ slide ☊
a slight increase/change/delay/difference ☊ slight ☊
I woke up with a slight headache. ☊ slight ☊
She takes offence at the slightest thing (= is very easily offended). ☊ slight ☊
He is, without the slightest doubt, the greatest living novelist. ☊ slight ☊
He never had the slightest intention of agreeing to it. ☊ slight ☊
We took a slightly more direct route. ☊ slightly ☊
I knew her slightly. ☊ slightly ☊
His popularity has slipped recently. ☊ slip ☊
slip sth + adv./prep.: Anna slipped her hand into his. ☊ slip ☊
I managed to slip in a few jokes. ☊ slip ☊
The fish slipped out of my hand. ☊ slip ☊
The child slipped from his grasp and ran off. ☊ slip ☊
She slipped over on the ice and broke her leg. ☊ slip ☊
As I ran up the stairs, my foot slipped and I fell. ☊ slip ☊
The town is built on a slope. ☊ slope ☊
ski slopes ☊ slope ☊
He spends all winter on the slopes (= skiing ). ☊ slope ☊
Because of the slope of the roof, the snow cannot accumulate. ☊ slope ☊
His handwriting slopes backwards. ☊ slope ☊
slow to do sth: She wasn't slow to realize what was going on. ☊ slow ☊
I missed the fast train and had to get the slow one (= the one that stops at all the stations). ☊ slow ☊
I made only a few small changes to the report. ☊ small ☊
She noticed several small errors in his work. ☊ small ☊
It was no small achievement getting her to agree to the deal. ☊ small ☊
That dress is too small for you. ☊ small ☊
'I don't agree,' he said in a small (= quiet) voice. ☊ small ☊
This is too big—have you got a small one? ☊ small ☊
That was a smart career move. ☊ smart ☊
The car smashed into a tree. ☊ smash ☊
The elephant smashed its way through the trees. ☊ smash ☊
The glass bowl smashed into a thousand pieces. ☊ smash ☊
The house smelt of cedar wood and fresh polish. ☊ smell ☊
smell sth: He said he could smell gas when he entered the room. ☊ smell ☊
I could smell alcohol on his breath. ☊ smell ☊
smell sth doing sth: Can you smell something burning? ☊ smell ☊
smell (that)...: I could smell that something was burning. ☊ smell ☊
Smell this and tell me what you think it is. ☊ smell ☊
It smells in here. ☊ smell ☊
He hadn't washed for days and was beginning to smell. ☊ smell ☊
There was a smell of burning in the air. ☊ smell ☊
What's that smell? ☊ smell ☊
Yuk! What a smell! ☊ smell ☊
to smile sweetly/faintly/broadly, etc. ☊ smile ☊
He never seems to smile. ☊ smile ☊
He smiled to think how naive he used to be. ☊ smile ☊
Clouds of thick black smoke billowed from the car's exhaust. ☊ smoke ☊
He was smoking a large cigar. ☊ smoke ☊
How many cigarettes do you smoke a day? ☊ smoke ☊
She smokes heavily. ☊ smoke ☊
smoking factory chimneys ☊ smoke ☊
the smoking remains of burnt-out cars ☊ smoke ☊
This fireplace smokes badly (= sends smoke into the room instead of up the chimney ). ☊ smoke ☊
Would you like smoking or non-smoking? (= for example, in a restaurant) ☊ smoking ☊
Smoking is not allowed in this theatre. ☊ smoking ☊
He's trying to give up smoking. ☊ smoking ☊
The car's improved suspension gives you a smoother ride. ☊ smooth ☊
The plane made a smooth landing. ☊ smooth ☊
They could not ensure a smooth transfer of political power. ☊ smooth ☊
a lotion to make your skin feel soft and smooth ☊ smooth ☊
The water was as smooth as glass. ☊ smooth ☊
Traffic is now flowing smoothly again. ☊ smoothly ☊
The interview went smoothly. ☊ smoothly ☊
My job is to see that everything runs smoothly and according to plan. ☊ smoothly ☊
The rescue was carried out smoothly and efficiently. ☊ smoothly ☊
Snow was falling heavily. ☊ snow ☊
We had snow in May this year. ☊ snow ☊
The snow was beginning to melt. ☊ snow ☊
Children were playing in the snow. ☊ snow ☊
20 cm of snow were expected today. ☊ snow ☊
The snow didn't settle (= stay on the ground). ☊ snow ☊
Her skin was as white as snow. ☊ snow ☊
It's been snowing heavily all day. ☊ snow ☊
It snowed for three days without stopping. ☊ snow ☊
There's no need to worry so. ☊ so ☊
so ... (that)...: She spoke so quietly (that) I could hardly hear her. ☊ so ☊
so ... as to do sth: I'm not so stupid as to believe that. ☊ so ☊
Would you be so kind as to lock the door when you leave? ☊ so ☊
I'm so glad to see you. ☊ so ☊
He sat there ever so quietly. ☊ so ☊
I do love it so. ☊ so ☊
He was not so quick a learner as his brother. ☊ so ☊
'Is he coming?' 'I hope so.' ☊ so ☊
'Did they mind?' 'I don't think so.' ☊ so ☊
If she notices, she never says so. ☊ so ☊
I might be away next week. If so, I won't be able to see you. ☊ so ☊
We are very busy—so much so that we won't be able to take time off this year. ☊ so ☊
Programs are expensive, and even more so if you have to keep altering them. ☊ so ☊
I hear that you're a writer—is that so (= is that true)? ☊ so ☊
He thinks I dislike him but that just isn't so. ☊ so ☊
George is going to help me, or so he says (= that is what he says). ☊ so ☊
They asked me to call them and I did so (= I called). ☊ so ☊
Times have changed and so have I. ☊ so ☊
It was still painful so I went to see a doctor. ☊ so ☊
So after shouting and screaming for an hour she walked out in tears. ☊ so ☊
So I had a couple of drinks on the way home. What's wrong with that? ☊ so ☊
So, let's see. What do we need to take? ☊ so ☊
So, what have you been doing today? ☊ so ☊
Avoid using perfumed soaps on sensitive skin. ☊ soap ☊
Team sports help to develop a child's social skills (= the ability to talk easily to other people and do things in a group). ☊ social ☊
Social events and training days are arranged for all the staff. ☊ social ☊
a call for social and economic change ☊ social ☊
social mobility (= the movement of people from one social class to another) ☊ social ☊
This type of behaviour is no longer socially acceptable. ☊ socially ☊
They carried out research into the roles of men and women in today's society ☊ society ☊
They were discussing the problems of Western society. ☊ society ☊
the American Society of Newspaper Editors ☊ society ☊
a dress made from the finest, softest silk ☊ soft ☊
to install/run a piece of software ☊ software ☊
Will the software run on my machine? ☊ software ☊
a solid gold bracelet ☊ solid ☊
As yet, they have no solid evidence. ☊ solid ☊
His advice was always solid and practical. ☊ solid ☊
This provided a solid foundation for their marriage. ☊ solid ☊
These chains seem fairly solid. ☊ solid ☊
The stores are packed solid (= very full and crowded) at this time of year. ☊ solid ☊
The boat bumped against a solid object. ☊ solid ☊
There's no simple solution to this problem. ☊ solution ☊
Attempts are being made to solve the problem of waste disposal. ☊ solve ☊
You can't solve anything by just running away. ☊ solve ☊
to solve an equation/a puzzle/a riddle ☊ solve ☊
to solve a crime/mystery ☊ solve ☊
Some people find this more difficult than others. ☊ some ☊
Some people never seem to put on weight while others are always on a diet. ☊ some ☊
It was with some surprise that I heard the news. ☊ some ☊
We've known each other for some years now. ☊ some ☊
There is some hope that things will improve. ☊ some ☊
Some disapprove of the idea. ☊ some ☊
You'll find some in the drawer. ☊ some ☊
Here are some of our suggestions. ☊ some ☊
All these students are good, but some work harder than others. ☊ some ☊
Some of the music was weird. ☊ some ☊
She thinks she's really somebody in that car. ☊ somebody ☊
We must stop him from seeing her somehow. ☊ somehow ☊
Somehow, I don't feel I can trust him. ☊ somehow ☊
She looked different somehow. ☊ somehow ☊
Should we call a doctor or someone? ☊ someone ☊
There's something about this place that frightens me. ☊ something ☊
His name is Alan something (= I don't know his other name). ☊ something ☊
She's a professor of something or other (= I'm not sure what) at Leeds. ☊ something ☊
He's something in (= has a job connected with) television. ☊ something ☊
The car hit a tree or something. ☊ something ☊
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 called at something after ten o'clock. ☊ something ☊
She found herself something of a (= to some degree a) celebrity. ☊ something ☊
He said something else that I thought was interesting. ☊ something else ☊
He sometimes writes to me. ☊ sometimes ☊
I was somewhat surprised to see him. ☊ somewhat ☊
The situation has changed somewhat since we last met. ☊ somewhat ☊
What happened to them remains somewhat of a mystery. ☊ somewhat ☊
Maine & Sons, Grocers (= the name of a company on a sign) ☊ son ☊
a folk/love/pop, etc. song ☊ song ☊
She taught us the words of a French song. ☊ song ☊
The story is told through song and dance. ☊ song ☊
She sold the house soon after her husband died. ☊ soon ☊
How soon can you get here? ☊ soon ☊
Sooner or later you will have to make a decision. ☊ sooner or later ☊
My stomach is still sore (= painful) after the operation. ☊ sore ☊
sorry (about sth): No one is sorrier than I am about what happened. ☊ sorry ☊
sorry (about sth): We're very sorry about the damage to your car. ☊ sorry ☊
sorry (for sth/doing sth): He says he's really sorry for taking the car without asking. ☊ sorry ☊
sorry (that)...: She was sorry that she'd lost her temper. ☊ sorry ☊
sorry (that)...: She was sorry that she'd lost contact with Mary. ☊ sorry ☊
Oh, I'm sorry. Have I taken the one you wanted? ☊ I'm sorry ☊
I'm sorry. I can't make it tomorrow. ☊ I'm sorry ☊
I'm sorry, I don't agree. ☊ I'm sorry ☊
He decided to help Jan as he felt sorry for her. ☊ be/feel sorry for sb ☊
Did I stand on your foot? Sorry! ☊ sorry ☊
Sorry to bother you, but could I speak to you for a moment? ☊ sorry ☊
Sorry? Could you repeat the question? ☊ sorry ☊
Take the first turning, sorry, the third turning on the right. ☊ sorry ☊
This sort of problem is quite common./These sorts of problems are quite common. ☊ sort ☊
He's the sort of person who only cares about money. ☊ sort ☊
For dessert there's a fruit pie of some sort (= you are not sure what kind). ☊ sort ☊
Most people went on training courses of one sort or another (= of various types) last year. ☊ sort ☊
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 ☊
sort sth into sth: The computer sorts the words into alphabetical order. ☊ sort ☊
Rubbish can easily be separated and sorted into plastics, glass and paper. ☊ sort ☊
He believed his immortal soul was in peril. ☊ soul ☊
The sound quality of the tapes was excellent. ☊ sound ☊
a clicking/buzzing/scratching, etc. sound ☊ sound ☊
Sound travels more slowly than light. ☊ sound ☊
When I saw the smoke, I tried to sound the alarm. ☊ sound ☊
Scientists have sounded a note of caution on the technique. ☊ sound ☊
She didn't sound surprised when I told her the news. ☊ sound ☊
His explanation sounds reasonable to me. ☊ sound ☊
Leo made it sound so easy. But it wasn't. ☊ sound ☊
sound like sb/sth: You sounded just like your father when you said that. ☊ sound ☊
sound as if/as though...: I hope I don't sound as if/as though I'm criticizing you. ☊ sound ☊
She told me the whole story from soup to nuts. ☊ from soup to nuts ☊
We're all in the soup now. ☊ in the soup ☊
The tiny window was the only source of light. ☊ source ☊
Historians use a wide range of primary and secondary sources for their research. ☊ source ☊
a source of confusion ☊ source ☊
birds flying to the south for the winter ☊ south ☊
This room faces south. ☊ south ☊
the southern slopes of the mountains ☊ southern ☊
southern Spain ☊ southern ☊
the US space programme ☊ space ☊
a space flight/mission ☊ space ☊
How much disk space will it take up? (= on a computer) ☊ space ☊
the wide open spaces of the Canadian prairies ☊ space ☊
He's studying music in his spare time. ☊ spare ☊
I haven't had a spare moment this morning. ☊ spare ☊
Are there any tickets going spare (= are there any available, not being used by sb else)? ☊ spare ☊
to get the spare out of the boot/trunk ☊ spare ☊
to speak at a conference ☊ speak ☊
Professor Wilson was invited to speak about the results of his research. ☊ speak ☊
She spoke in favour of the new tax. ☊ speak ☊
He has a number of speaking engagements this week. ☊ speak ☊
She still speaks about him with great affection. ☊ speak ☊
Speaking of travelling, (= referring back to a subject just mentioned) are you going anywhere exciting this year? ☊ speak ☊
Please speak more slowly. ☊ speak ☊
Without speaking, she stood up and went out. ☊ speak ☊
She has a beautiful speaking voice. ☊ speak ☊
speak (to sb) (about sth/sb): I've spoken to the manager about it. ☊ speak ☊
The President refused to speak to the waiting journalists. ☊ speak ☊
'Can I speak to Susan?' 'Speaking.' (= at the beginning of a telephone conversation) ☊ speak ☊
'Do you know him?' 'Not to speak to.' (= only by sight) ☊ speak ☊
I saw her in the street but we didn't speak. ☊ speak ☊
speak (with sb) (about sth/sb): Can I speak with you for a minute? ☊ speak ☊
He was the only one to speak out against the decision. ☊ speak out (against sth) ☊
Please speak up—we can't hear you at the back. ☊ speak up ☊
She was a brilliant public speaker. ☊ speaker ☊
The Society has an interesting talk by a visiting speaker every month. ☊ speaker ☊
A speaker conveys information through tone and body language. ☊ speaker ☊
The school will only allow this in special circumstances. ☊ special ☊
Some of the officials have special privileges. ☊ special ☊
There is something special about this place. ☊ special ☊
This type of wood needs special treatment. ☊ special ☊
She's a very special friend. ☊ special ☊
These teachers need special training. ☊ special ☊
She has a special way of smiling. ☊ special ☊
As an only child she got special attention. ☊ special ☊
Please take special care of it. ☊ special ☊
a specialist in Japanese history ☊ specialist ☊
a cancer specialist ☊ specialist ☊
You need to see a specialist. ☊ specialist ☊
The ring was specially made for her. ☊ specially ☊
We came specially to see you. ☊ specially ☊
'I'd like your help tomorrow.' 'Can you be more specific (= tell me exactly what you want)?' ☊ specific ☊
children's television programmes aimed at a specific age group ☊ specific ☊
The money was collected for a specific purpose. ☊ specific ☊
a magazine aimed specifically at working women ☊ specifically ☊
to give/make/deliver a speech on human rights ☊ speech ☊
He made the announcement in a speech on television. ☊ speech ☊
Several people made speeches at the wedding. ☊ speech ☊
a speech defect ☊ speech ☊
freedom of speech (= the right to say openly what you think) ☊ speech ☊
Her speech was slurred—she was clearly drunk. ☊ speech ☊
This expression is used mainly in speech, not in writing. ☊ speech ☊
at breakneck speed (= fast in a way that is dangerous) ☊ speed ☊
There are speed restrictions on this road. ☊ speed ☊
the processing speed of the computer ☊ speed ☊
This course is designed so that students can progress at their own speed. ☊ speed ☊
We aim to increase the speed of delivery (= how quickly goods are sent). ☊ speed ☊
The accident was due to excessive speed. ☊ speed ☊
She was overtaken by the speed of events (= things happened more quickly than she expected). ☊ speed ☊
They have speeded up production of the new car. ☊ speed up, speed sth up ☊
I thought her name was Catherine, but it's Kathryn spelt with a 'K'. ☊ spell ☊
She went to the doctor complaining of dizzy spells. ☊ spell ☊
the differences between British and American spelling ☊ spelling ☊
spend sth on sth/on doing sth: She spent £100 on a new dress. ☊ spend ☊
spend (sth doing sth): The company has spent thousands of pounds updating their computer systems. ☊ spend ☊
Her childhood was spent in Italy. ☊ spend ☊
spend sth doing sth: I spend too much time watching television. ☊ spend ☊
spend sth on sth: She spends too much effort on things that don't matter. ☊ spend ☊
spicy chicken wings ☊ spicy ☊
(+ adv./prep.): The plane was spinning out of control. ☊ spin ☊
a spinning ice skater ☊ spin ☊
My head is spinning (= I feel as if my head is going around and I can't balance). ☊ spin ☊
His theories on economics are enough to make your head spin (= make you feel very confused). ☊ spin ☊
spin (round/around): The dancers spun round and round. ☊ spin ☊
spin sth (round/around): to spin a ball/coin/wheel ☊ spin ☊
We placed our bets and the croupier spun the roulette wheel. ☊ spin ☊
He spun around to face her. ☊ spin ☊
She spun on her heel and walked out. ☊ spin ☊
I don't drink whisky or brandy or any other spirits. ☊ spirit ☊
He is dead, but his spirit lives on. ☊ spirit ☊
It was believed that people could be possessed by evil spirits. ☊ spirit ☊
There's not much community spirit around here. ☊ spirit ☊
They took away his freedom and broke his spirit. ☊ spirit ☊
They went swimming in spite of all the danger signs. ☊ in spite of sth ☊
Her dress had split along the seam. ☊ split ☊
The committee split over government subsidies. ☊ split ☊
split sth (with sb): She split the money she won with her brother. ☊ split ☊
My parents split up last year. ☊ split up (with sb) ☊
She's split up with her boyfriend. ☊ split up (with sb) ☊
Let's split up now and meet again at lunchtime. ☊ split sb up, split up ☊
The day was split up into 6 one-hour sessions. ☊ split sth up ☊
He demanded a 50-50 split in the profits. ☊ split ☊
split (within sth): a damaging split within the party leadership ☊ split ☊
split (with sb/sth): the years following his bitter split with his wife ☊ split ☊
Our camping trip was spoilt by bad weather. ☊ spoil ☊
spoiled ballot papers (= not valid because not correctly marked) ☊ spoil ☊
I won't tell you what happens in the last chapter—I don't want to spoil it for you. ☊ spoil ☊
She spoils those kids of hers. ☊ spoil ☊
Remove the onion from the oil with a slotted spoon. ☊ spoon ☊
There are excellent facilities for sport and recreation. ☊ sport ☊
the use of drugs in sport ☊ sport ☊
What's your favourite sport? ☊ sport ☊
a quiet/secluded/lonely, etc. spot ☊ spot ☊
He showed me the exact spot where he had asked her to marry him. ☊ spot ☊
She stood rooted to the spot with fear (= unable to move). ☊ spot ☊
This is a favourite spot for walkers and climbers. ☊ spot ☊
Which has spots, the leopard or the tiger? ☊ spot ☊
She was wearing a black skirt with white spots. ☊ spot ☊
His jacket was covered with spots of mud. ☊ spot ☊
A cloud of fine spray came up from the waterfall. ☊ spray ☊
a spray of machine-gun bullets ☊ spray ☊
spray sb/sth (with sth): The crops are regularly sprayed with pesticide. ☊ spray ☊
spray sth + adj.: She's had the car sprayed blue. ☊ spray ☊
spread sth: Why not pay monthly and spread the cost of your car insurance? ☊ spread ☊
spread sth (out) (over sth): A series of five interviews will be spread over two days. ☊ spread ☊
spread sth between sb/sth: We attempted to spread the workload between the departments. ☊ spread ☊
spread (A on/over B): to spread butter on pieces of toast ☊ spread ☊
spread (B with A): pieces of toast spread with butter ☊ spread ☊
If the paint is too thick, it will not spread evenly. ☊ spread ☊
spread sth: Using too much water could spread the stain. ☊ spread ☊
Seeds and pollen are spread by the wind. ☊ spread ☊
(+ adv./prep.): The disease spreads easily. ☊ spread ☊
Use of computers spread rapidly during that period. ☊ spread ☊
spread sth: to spread rumours/lies about sb ☊ spread ☊
The disease is spread by mosquitoes. ☊ spread ☊
She spread her arms and the child ran towards her. ☊ spread ☊
The bird spread its wings. ☊ spread ☊
Papers had been spread out on the desk. ☊ spread ☊
Do you have to spread yourself out all over the sofa? ☊ spread out, spread yourself out ☊
The searchers spread out to cover the area faster. ☊ spread out, spread yourself out ☊
to prevent the spread of disease ☊ spread ☊
to encourage the spread of information ☊ spread ☊
Shut doors to delay the spread of fire. ☊ spread ☊
the spread of a city into the surrounding areas ☊ spread ☊
She's full of energy, like a coiled spring. ☊ spring ☊
There's a feeling of spring in the air today. ☊ spring ☊
He turned off the alarm and sprang out of bed. ☊ spring ☊
Everyone sprang to their feet (= stood up suddenly) when the principal walked in. ☊ spring ☊
The attacker sprang out at her from a doorway. ☊ spring ☊
He had a firm, square jaw. ☊ square ☊
squeeze sth out of/from sth: to squeeze the juice from a lemon ☊ squeeze ☊
She felt as if every drop of emotion had been squeezed from her. ☊ squeeze ☊
He squeezed her hand and smiled at her. ☊ squeeze ☊
He gave my hand a little squeeze. ☊ squeeze ☊
This ladder doesn't seem very stable. ☊ stable ☊
Mentally, she is not very stable. ☊ stable ☊
medical staff ☊ staff ☊
teaching staff ☊ staff ☊
a lawyer on the staff of the Worldwide Fund for Nature ☊ staff ☊
His parents didn't want him to go on the stage (= to be an actor). ☊ stage ☊
She was a popular star of stage and screen (= theatre and cinema/movies). ☊ stage ☊
We did the first stage of the trip by train. ☊ stage ☊
The police are building up a picture of the incident stage by stage. ☊ stage ☊
This technology is still in its early stages. ☊ stage ☊
People tend to work hard at this stage of life. ☊ stage ☊
The children ran up/down the stairs. ☊ stair ☊
a date stamp ☊ stamp ☊
The Post Office has issued a commemorative stamp to mark the event. ☊ stamp ☊
Wait here to have your passport stamped. ☊ stamp ☊
stamp B on A: I'll stamp the company name on your cheque. ☊ stamp ☊
He stamped the snow off his boots. ☊ stamp ☊
I can't stand the sight of blood. ☊ stand ☊
stand doing sth: She couldn't stand being kept waiting. ☊ stand ☊
How do you stand him being here all the time? ☊ stand ☊
An old oak tree once stood here. ☊ stand ☊
She was too weak to stand. ☊ stand ☊
to stand on your head/hands (= to be upside down, balancing on your head/hands) ☊ stand ☊
Everyone stood when the President came in. ☊ stand ☊
How can you stand by and see him accused of something he didn't do? ☊ stand by ☊
The police ordered the crowd to stand back. ☊ stand back (from sth) ☊
It's time to stand back and look at your career so far. ☊ stand back (from sth) ☊
her famous song, 'Stand by your man' ☊ stand by sb ☊
She's the sort of person who stands out in a crowd. ☊ stand out (from/against sth) ☊
You must stand up for your rights. ☊ stand up for sb/sth ☊
We aim to maintain high standards of customer care. ☊ standard ☊
The standard of this year's applications is very low. ☊ standard ☊
He failed to reach the required standard, and did not qualify for the race. ☊ standard ☊
Washing machines have standard measurements to fit under kitchen units. ☊ standard ☊
All vehicles come with a CD player as standard. ☊ standard ☊
pop/rock/Hollywood, etc. stars ☊ star ☊
He's so good—I'm sure he'll be a big star. ☊ star ☊
She acts well but she hasn't got star quality. ☊ star ☊
She was the star of many popular television series. ☊ star ☊
The star of the show was a young Italian singer. ☊ star ☊
What star rating does this restaurant have? ☊ star ☊
She starred opposite Cary Grant in 'Bringing up Baby'. ☊ star ☊
a movie starring Meryl Streep and Pierce Brosnan ☊ star ☊
The studio wants to star her in a sequel to last year's hit. ☊ star ☊
start as sth: She started as a secretary but ended up running the department. ☊ start ☊
start out/off (as sth): The company started out with 30 employees. ☊ start ☊
start sth (as sth): He started life as a teacher before turning to journalism. ☊ start ☊
The trail starts just outside the town. ☊ start ☊
What time are we starting tomorrow? ☊ start ☊
start sth (up): They decided to start a catering business. ☊ start ☊
She started a yoga class at work. ☊ start ☊
Have you any idea where the rumour started? ☊ start ☊
Do you start the day with a good breakfast? ☊ start ☊
start sb/sth doing sth: The news started me thinking. ☊ start ☊
I only started (= began to read) this book yesterday. ☊ start ☊
start doing sth: She started laughing. ☊ start ☊
start (on sth): It's a long story. Where shall I start? ☊ start ☊
start by doing sth: Let's start by reviewing what we did last week. ☊ start ☊
She started out on her legal career in 2001. ☊ start out ☊
Let's start off with some gentle exercises. ☊ start off ☊
I heard his car start up. ☊ start up, start sth up ☊
a perfect start to the day ☊ start ☊
The trip was a disaster from start to finish. ☊ start ☊
We've had problems (right) from the start. ☊ start ☊
This could be the start of something big. ☊ start ☊
She's moving abroad to make a fresh start (= to begin a new life). ☊ start ☊
a state-owned company ☊ state ☊
They wish to limit the power of the State. ☊ state ☊
the states of Victoria and Western Australia ☊ state ☊
the southern states of the US ☊ state ☊
She was in a state of shock. ☊ state ☊
state secrets (= information that could be harmful to a country if it were discovered by an enemy) ☊ state ☊
state sth: He has already stated his intention to run for election. ☊ state ☊
state how, what, etc...: State clearly how many tickets you require. ☊ state ☊
state that...: He stated categorically that he knew nothing about the deal. ☊ state ☊
it is stated that...: It was stated that standards at the hospital were dropping. ☊ state ☊
sth is stated to be/have sth: The contract was stated to be invalid. ☊ state ☊
Are the following statements true or false? ☊ statement ☊
Your statement is misleading. ☊ statement ☊
Is that a statement or a question? ☊ statement ☊
The play makes a strong political statement. ☊ statement ☊
a formal/ a public/a written/an official statement ☊ statement ☊
A government spokesperson made a statement to the press. ☊ statement ☊
The prime minister is expected to issue a statement on the policy change this afternoon. ☊ statement ☊
The police asked me to make a statement (= a written account of facts concerning a crime, used in court if legal action follows). ☊ statement ☊
The directors are responsible for preparing the company's financial statements. ☊ statement ☊
a local radio/TV station ☊ station ☊
a bus/coach station ☊ station ☊
Women are only asking to be given equal status with men. ☊ status ☊
Stay there and don't move! ☊ stay ☊
I'm staying late at the office tonight. ☊ stay ☊
We stayed to see what would happen. ☊ stay ☊
stay doing sth: They stayed talking until well into the night. ☊ stay ☊
The store stays open until late on Thursdays. ☊ stay ☊
Stay tuned (= used to ask people to continue listening to or watching a particular programme on the radio or television). ☊ stay ☊
She did not want to stay in nursing all her life. ☊ stay ☊
The TV stays on all day in their house. ☊ stay ☊
He's staying with friends this weekend. ☊ stay ☊
He held the boat steady as she got in. ☊ steady ☊
Such fine work requires a good eye and a steady hand. ☊ steady ☊
She's not very steady on her feet these days. ☊ steady ☊
The company's exports have been increasing steadily. ☊ steadily ☊
He looked at her steadily. ☊ steadily ☊
I had my wallet stolen. ☊ steal ☊
It's a crime to handle stolen goods. ☊ steal ☊
to steal sb's ideas ☊ steal ☊
a Turkish steam bath ☊ steam ☊
the introduction of steam in the 18th century ☊ steam ☊
The bridge is reinforced with huge steel girders. ☊ steel ☊
a steep flight of stairs ☊ steep ☊
a steep decline in the birth rate ☊ steep ☊
He steered the boat into the harbour. ☊ steer ☊
He took her arm and steered her towards the door. ☊ steer ☊
This was a first step towards a united Europe. ☊ step ☊
It's a big step giving up your job and moving halfway across the world. ☊ step ☊
This won't solve the problem but it's a step in the right direction. ☊ step ☊
Closing the factory would be a retrograde step. ☊ step ☊
Having completed the first stage, you can move on to step 2. ☊ step ☊
I'd like to take this idea a step further. ☊ step ☊
This was a big step up (= to a better position) in his career. ☊ step ☊
a step-by-step guide to building your own home ☊ step ☊
He turned around and retraced his steps (= went back the way he had come). ☊ step ☊
We heard steps outside. ☊ step ☊
This drawer keeps sticking. ☊ stick ☊
He stuck his hands in his pockets and strolled off. ☊ stick ☊
Can you stick this on the noticeboard? ☊ stick ☊
Stick 'em up! (= put your hands above your head — I have a gun!) ☊ stick ☊
stick sth + adv./prep.: The nurse stuck the needle into my arm. ☊ stick ☊
Don't stick your fingers through the bars of the cage. ☊ stick ☊
She finds it impossible to stick to a diet. ☊ stick to sth ☊
He promised to help us and he stuck to his word (= he did as he had promised). ☊ stick to sth ☊
'Shall we meet on Friday this week?' 'No, let's stick to Saturday.' ☊ stick to sth ☊
She stuck to her story. ☊ stick to sth ☊
His ears stick out. ☊ stick out (of sth), stick sth out (of sth) ☊
Don't stick your arm out of the car window. ☊ stick out (of sth), stick sth out (of sth) ☊
carrot sticks ☊ stick ☊
The old lady leant on her stick as she talked. ☊ stick ☊
We collected dry sticks to start a fire. ☊ stick ☊
The boys were throwing sticks and stones at the dog. ☊ stick ☊
Her arms and legs were like sticks (= very thin). ☊ stick ☊
sticky fingers covered in jam ☊ sticky ☊
Stir in the milk to make a soft but not sticky dough. ☊ sticky ☊
I'm really stiff after that bike ride yesterday. ☊ stiff ☊
The windows were stiff and she couldn't get them open. ☊ stiff ☊
'Thank you,' she replied stiffly. ☊ stiffly ☊
She sat down stiffly on a chair by the wall, aware that they were looking at her. ☊ stiffly ☊
There's still time to change your mind. ☊ still ☊
It was, and still is, my favourite movie. ☊ still ☊
Although he promised faithfully to come, I still didn't think he would. ☊ still ☊
We searched everywhere but we still couldn't find it. ☊ still ☊
The weather was cold and wet. Still, we had a great time. ☊ still ☊
The kids found it hard to stay still. ☊ still ☊
Can't you sit still? ☊ still ☊
We stayed in a village where time has stood still (= life has not changed for many years). ☊ still ☊
I was stung on the arm by a wasp. ☊ sting ☊
Be careful of the nettles—they sting! ☊ sting ☊
A wasp or bee sting is painful but not necessarily serious. ☊ sting ☊
She felt the sting of tears in her eyes. ☊ sting ☊
He smiled at her, trying to take the sting out of his words (= trying to make the situation less painful or difficult). ☊ sting ☊
stir sth: She stirred her tea. ☊ stir ☊
Stir the paint before you use it. ☊ stir ☊
stir sth into sth: The vegetables are stirred into the rice while it is hot. ☊ stir ☊
stir sth in: Stir in the milk until the sauce thickens. ☊ stir ☊
It is important to carry out regular stock checks. ☊ stock ☊
She's built up a good stock of teaching materials over the years. ☊ stock ☊
She had no stomach for the leftover stew. ☊ have no stomach for sth ☊
They had no stomach for a fight. ☊ have no stomach for sth ☊
Pictures of the burnt corpses turned my stomach. ☊ turn your stomach ☊
I find him very hard to stomach. ☊ stomach ☊
She couldn't stomach any breakfast. ☊ stomach ☊
Most of the houses are built of stone. ☊ stone ☊
a flight of stone steps ☊ stone ☊
These words are carved on the stone beside his grave. ☊ stone ☊
What time is it? My watch has stopped. ☊ stop ☊
I felt as if my heart had stopped. ☊ stop ☊
Can you stop the printer once it's started? ☊ stop ☊
stop for sth: I'm hungry. Let's stop for lunch. ☊ stop ☊
People just don't stop to think about the consequences. ☊ stop ☊
There's no stopping us now (= nothing can prevent us from achieving what we want to achieve). ☊ stop ☊
When is this fighting going to stop? ☊ stop ☊
The bus service stops at midnight. ☊ stop ☊
stop sth: Doctors couldn't stop the bleeding. ☊ stop ☊
The referee was forced to stop the game because of heavy snow. ☊ stop ☊
She criticizes everyone and the trouble is, she doesn't know when to stop. ☊ stop ☊
This train doesn't stop at Oxford. ☊ stop ☊
stop sb/sth: He was stopped by the police for speeding. ☊ stop ☊
Is this your stop? ☊ stop ☊
The trip included an overnight stop in Brussels. ☊ stop ☊
She brought the car to a stop. ☊ stop ☊
He hoped the electronic equipment was safely stored away. ☊ store ☊
Thousands of pieces of data are stored in a computer's memory. ☊ store ☊
A political storm is brewing over the Prime Minister's comments. ☊ storm ☊
adventure/detective/love, etc. stories ☊ story ☊
a story about time travel ☊ story ☊
Shall I tell you a story? ☊ story ☊
He read the children a story. ☊ story ☊
a bedtime story ☊ story ☊
It was many years before the full story was made public. ☊ story ☊
The police didn't believe her story. ☊ story ☊
We must stick to our story about the accident. ☊ story ☊
I can't decide until I've heard both sides of the story. ☊ story ☊
It's a story of courage. ☊ story ☊
Many years later I returned to Africa but that's another story (= I am not going to talk about it now). ☊ story ☊
He told us the story of his life. ☊ story ☊
the story of the Beatles ☊ story ☊
the story of the building of the bridge ☊ story ☊
a front-page story ☊ story ☊
Now for a summary of tonight's main news stories. ☊ story ☊
Her novels always have the same basic story. ☊ story ☊
Come straight home after school. ☊ straight ☊
I'm going to the library straight after the class. ☊ straight ☊
Can you stretch your arms out straighter? ☊ straight ☊
She looked me straight in the eye. ☊ straight ☊
I'll do it straight away. ☊ straight away ☊
a straight skirt ☊ straight ☊
a boat sailing in a straight line ☊ straight ☊
The rope broke under the strain. ☊ strain ☊
The ground here cannot take the strain of a large building. ☊ 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 ☊
These repayments are putting a strain on our finances. ☊ strain ☊
Relax, and let us take the strain (= do things for you). ☊ strain ☊
I found it a strain having to concentrate for so long. ☊ strain ☊
A strange thing happened this morning. ☊ strange ☊
She was looking at me in a very strange way. ☊ strange ☊
strange (that)...: It's strange (that) we haven't heard from him. ☊ strange ☊
strange (how...): It's strange how childhood impressions linger. ☊ strange ☊
That's strange—the front door's open. ☊ strange ☊
I'm looking forward to the exam, strange as it may seem. ☊ strange ☊
There was something strange about her eyes. ☊ strange ☊
Strange to say, I don't really enjoy television. ☊ strange ☊
a strange city ☊ strange ☊
to wake up in a strange bed ☊ strange ☊
Never accept lifts from strange men. ☊ strange ☊
strange to sb: At first the place was strange to me. ☊ strange ☊
She felt strange sitting at her father's desk. ☊ feel strange ☊
It was terribly hot and I started to feel strange. ☊ feel strange ☊
She's been acting very strangely lately. ☊ strangely ☊
The house was strangely quiet. ☊ strangely ☊
strangely shaped rocks ☊ strangely ☊
Strangely enough, I don't feel at all nervous. ☊ strangely ☊
We've told our daughter not to speak to strangers. ☊ stranger ☊
stranger to sb: She remained a stranger to me. ☊ stranger ☊
Sorry, I don't know where the bank is. I'm a stranger here myself. ☊ stranger ☊
A stream of blood flowed from the wound. ☊ stream ☊
a jet stream ☊ stream ☊
I've had a steady stream of visitors. ☊ stream ☊
a constant stream of enquiries ☊ stream ☊
The agency provided me with a steady stream of work. ☊ stream ☊
He is used to being recognized in the street. ☊ street ☊
a street map/plan of York ☊ street ☊
The feeling I get from the street is that we have a good chance of winning this election. ☊ street ☊
The word on the street is that it's not going to happen. ☊ street ☊
Opinion on the street was divided. ☊ street ☊
If it had been left to me I would have put him out on the street long ago. ☊ (out) on the streets/street ☊
This job seems right up your street. ☊ (right) up your street ☊
the strength and direction of the tide ☊ strength ☊
the strengths and weaknesses of an argument ☊ 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 ☊
During this ordeal he was able to draw strength from his faith. ☊ strength ☊
She has a remarkable inner strength. ☊ 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 ☊
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 ☊
Things can easily go wrong when people are under stress. ☊ stress ☊
Stress is often a factor in the development of long-term sickness. ☊ stress ☊
stress management (= dealing with stress) ☊ stress ☊
+ speech: 'There is,' Johnson stressed, 'no real alternative.' ☊ stress ☊
it is stressed that...: It must be stressed that this disease is very rare. ☊ stress ☊
stress how, what, etc...: I cannot stress too much how important this is. ☊ stress ☊
He was feeling very stressed and tired. ☊ stressed ☊
Fields and hills stretched out as far as we could see. ☊ stretch ☊
stretch sth + adv./prep.: I stretched out a hand and picked up the book. ☊ stretch ☊
stretch sth + adj.: Make sure that the rope is stretched tight. ☊ stretch ☊
Is there any way of stretching shoes? ☊ stretch ☊
This sweater has stretched. ☊ stretch ☊
strict rules/regulations/discipline ☊ strict ☊
She left strict instructions that she was not to be disturbed. ☊ strict ☊
She's on a very strict diet. ☊ strict ☊
a strict teacher/parent/disciplinarian ☊ strict ☊
She's very strict about things like homework. ☊ strict ☊
a strict vegetarian ☊ strict ☊
She was brought up very strictly. ☊ strictly ☊
The industry is strictly regulated. ☊ strictly ☊
Striking workers picketed the factory. ☊ strike ☊
strike sb: An awful thought has just struck me. ☊ strike ☊
strike sb (as sth): His reaction struck me as odd. ☊ strike ☊
How does the idea strike you? ☊ strike ☊
it strikes sb that...: It strikes me that nobody is really in favour of the changes. ☊ strike ☊
Two days later tragedy struck. ☊ strike ☊
The child ran into the road and was struck by a car. ☊ strike ☊
The tree was struck by lightning. ☊ strike ☊
They decided to launch a pre-emptive strike. ☊ strike ☊
an unofficial/a one-day strike ☊ strike ☊
The student union has called for a rent strike (= a refusal to pay rent as a protest). ☊ strike ☊
She bears a striking resemblance to her older sister. ☊ striking ☊
In striking contrast to their brothers, the girls were both intelligent and charming. ☊ striking ☊
The molecules join together to form long strings. ☊ string ☊
He wrapped the package in brown paper and tied it with string. ☊ string ☊
strip A off/from B: Deer had stripped all the bark off the tree. ☊ strip ☊
strip B of A: Deer had stripped the tree of its bark. ☊ strip ☊
strip (sth) off: We stripped off and ran down to the water. ☊ strip ☊
strip sb (to sth): He stood there stripped to the waist (= he had no clothes on the upper part of his body). ☊ strip ☊
He's a beautiful dog. Can I stroke him? ☊ stroke ☊
a face with strong features (= large and noticeable) ☊ strong ☊
She spoke with a strong Australian accent. ☊ strong ☊
Are you feeling stronger now after your rest? ☊ strong ☊
You need strong nerves to ride a bike in London. ☊ strong ☊
It's difficult, I know. But be strong! ☊ strong ☊
She's had a strong will since she was a baby. ☊ strong ☊
People have strong feelings about this issue. ☊ strong ☊
The temptation to tell her everything was very strong. ☊ strong ☊
There is strong evidence of a link between exercise and a healthy heart. ☊ strong ☊
She wasn't a strong swimmer (= she could not swim well). ☊ strong ☊
Stay indoors in the middle of the day, when the sun is strongest. ☊ strong ☊
a strongly built boat ☊ strongly ☊
He was strongly opposed to the idea. ☊ strongly ☊
This is an issue I feel strongly about (= I have firm opinions about). ☊ strongly ☊
changes in the social and economic structure of society ☊ structure ☊
She had to struggle into the tight dress. ☊ struggle ☊
struggle (with sb/sth): Lisa struggled with her conscience before talking to the police. ☊ struggle ☊
a power/leadership struggle ☊ struggle ☊
Three teams are locked in a struggle for this year's title. ☊ struggle ☊
struggle (with sb) (to do sth): He is engaged in a bitter struggle with his rival to get control of the company. ☊ struggle ☊
She will not give up her children without a struggle. ☊ struggle ☊
After a short struggle, I managed to get the knife away from him. ☊ struggle ☊
a medical/science, etc. student ☊ student ☊
a student teacher/nurse ☊ student ☊
a student grant/loan (= money that is given/lent to students to pay for their studies) ☊ student ☊
student fees (= to pay for the cost of teaching) ☊ student ☊
She's a student at Sussex University. ☊ student ☊
I did some acting in my student days. ☊ student ☊
a television studio ☊ studio ☊
a studio audience (= one in a studio, that can be seen or heard as a programme is broadcast) ☊ studio ☊
She works for a major Hollywood studio. ☊ studio ☊
These proposals deserve careful study. ☊ study ☊
This study shows/confirms/suggests that... ☊ study ☊
business/media/American studies ☊ study ☊
It is important to develop good study skills. ☊ study ☊
Physiology is the study of how living things work. ☊ study ☊
study sth: We will study the report carefully before making a decision. ☊ study ☊
study how, what, etc...: The group will study how the region coped with the loss of thousands of jobs. ☊ study ☊
Don't disturb Jane, she's studying for her exams. ☊ study ☊
study (sth) under...: a composer who studied under Nadia Boulanger (= was taught by Nadia Boulanger) ☊ study ☊
This wine is good stuff. ☊ stuff ☊
Could you move all that stuff off the table? ☊ stuff ☊
I've got loads of stuff to do today. ☊ stuff ☊
The band did some great stuff on their first album. ☊ stuff ☊
This is all good stuff. Well done! ☊ stuff ☊
What's all this 'Mrs Smith' stuff? Call me Anna. ☊ stuff ☊
I was stupid enough to believe him. ☊ stupid ☊
He'll manage—he isn't stupid. ☊ stupid ☊
She always makes me feel really stupid. ☊ stupid ☊
The palace was rebuilt in the same style. ☊ style ☊
She does everything with style and grace. ☊ style ☊
Short skirts are back in style (= fashionable). ☊ style ☊
a style of management ☊ style ☊
a management style ☊ style ☊
a study of different teaching styles ☊ style ☊
I'm surprised he rides a motorbike—I'd have thought big cars were more his style (= what suited him). ☊ style ☊
Biology is my favourite subject. ☊ subject ☊
an unpleasant subject of conversation ☊ subject ☊
I have nothing more to say on the subject. ☊ subject ☊
I wish you'd change the subject (= talk about sth else). ☊ subject ☊
We seem to have got off the subject we're meant to be discussing. ☊ subject ☊
banned/illegal substances (= drugs) ☊ substance ☊
a substantial change ☊ substantial ☊
He ate a substantial breakfast. ☊ substantial ☊
The plane was substantially damaged in the crash. ☊ substantially ☊
The company's profits have been substantially lower this year. ☊ substantially ☊
a meat substitute ☊ substitute ☊
a substitute family ☊ substitute ☊
substitute for sb/sth: Paul's father only saw him as a substitute for his dead brother. ☊ substitute ☊
The course teaches you the theory but there's no substitute for practical experience. ☊ substitute ☊
The local bus service was a poor substitute for their car. ☊ substitute ☊
He was brought on as (a) substitute after half-time. ☊ substitute ☊
substitute for sb/sth: Nothing can substitute for the advice your doctor is able to give you. ☊ substitute ☊
substitute A for B: Margarine can be substituted for butter in this recipe. ☊ substitute ☊
substitute B with/by A: Butter can be substituted with margarine in this recipe. ☊ substitute ☊
substitute sb/sth: Beckham was substituted in the second half after a knee injury (= somebody else played instead of Beckham in the second half). ☊ substitute ☊
Can you find someone to substitute for you at the meeting? ☊ substitute ☊
I tried to discuss it with her but only succeeded in making her angry (= I failed and did the opposite of what I intended). ☊ succeed ☊
succeed in sth: She doesn't have the ruthlessness required to succeed in business. ☊ succeed ☊
succeed as sth: He had hoped to succeed as a violinist. ☊ succeed ☊
What's the secret of your success? ☊ success ☊
He was determined to make a success of the business. ☊ success ☊
The play was very successful on Broadway. ☊ successful ☊
The company has had another successful year. ☊ successful ☊
This arrangement has operated successfully for the past six years. ☊ successfully ☊
They had been invited to a Hindu wedding and were not sure what happened on such occasions. ☊ such ☊
He said he didn't have time or made some such excuse. ☊ such ☊
She longed to find somebody who understood her problems, and in him she thought she had found such a person. ☊ such ☊
We were second-class citizens and they treated us as such. ☊ such ☊
Accountants were boring. Such (= that) was her opinion before meeting Ian! ☊ such ☊
Such advice as he was given (= it was not very much) has proved almost worthless. ☊ such ☊
The damage was such that it would cost thousands to repair. ☊ such ☊
This issue was of such importance that we could not afford to ignore it. ☊ such ☊
Why are you in such a hurry? ☊ such ☊
It's such a beautiful day! ☊ such ☊
Such is the elegance of this typeface that it is still a favourite of designers. ☊ such ☊
Opportunities such as this did not come every day. ☊ such as ☊
The new job is not a promotion as such, but it has good prospects. ☊ as such ☊
'Well, did they offer it to you?' 'No, not as such, but they said I had a good chance.' ☊ as such ☊
She was noisily sucking up milk through a straw. ☊ suck ☊
He sucked the blood from a cut on his finger. ☊ suck ☊
suck sth: She sucked a mint. ☊ suck ☊
Stop sucking your thumb! ☊ suck ☊
suck sth + adj.: Greenfly can literally suck a plant dry. ☊ suck ☊
All of a sudden someone grabbed me around the neck. ☊ all of a sudden ☊
'Listen!' said Doyle suddenly. ☊ suddenly ☊
It all happened so suddenly. ☊ suddenly ☊
I hate to see animals suffering. ☊ suffer ☊
suffer from sth: He suffers from asthma. ☊ suffer ☊
Many companies are suffering from a shortage of skilled staff. ☊ suffer ☊
suffer for sth: He made a rash decision and now he is suffering for it. ☊ suffer ☊
The party suffered a humiliating defeat in the general election. ☊ suffer ☊
The company suffered huge losses in the last financial year. ☊ suffer ☊
His school work is suffering because of family problems. ☊ suffer ☊
This war has caused widespread human suffering. ☊ suffering ☊
sufficient to do sth: These reasons are not sufficient to justify the ban. ☊ sufficient ☊
The following day she felt sufficiently well to go to work. ☊ sufficiently ☊
a sugar plantation/refinery/bowl ☊ sugar ☊
This juice contains no added sugar. ☊ sugar ☊
suggest sth (to sb): May I suggest a white wine with this dish, Sir? ☊ suggest ☊
suggest itself (to sb): A solution immediately suggested itself to me (= I immediately thought of a solution). ☊ suggest ☊
suggest (that)...: I suggest (that) we go out to eat. ☊ suggest ☊
it is suggested that...: It has been suggested that bright children take their exams early. ☊ suggest ☊
It has been suggested that bright children should take their exams early. ☊ suggest ☊
suggest sb/sth: Can you suggest a good dictionary? ☊ suggest ☊
suggest how, what, etc...: Can you suggest how I might contact him? ☊ suggest ☊
suggest (that)...: All the evidence suggests (that) he stole the money. ☊ suggest ☊
suggest sth: The symptoms suggest a minor heart attack. ☊ suggest ☊
suggest sth to sb: What do these results suggest to you? ☊ suggest ☊
Can I make a suggestion? ☊ suggestion ☊
suggestion (for/about/on sth): I'd like to hear your suggestions for ways of raising money. ☊ suggestion ☊
Are there any suggestions about how best to tackle the problem? ☊ suggestion ☊
We welcome any comments and suggestions on these proposals. ☊ suggestion ☊
suggestion (that...): He agreed with my suggestion that we should change the date. ☊ suggestion ☊
We are open to suggestions (= willing to listen to ideas from other people). ☊ suggestion ☊
We need to get it there by four. Any suggestions? ☊ suggestion ☊
suggestion of sth: A spokesman dismissed any suggestion of a boardroom rift. ☊ suggestion ☊
There is no suggestion of any impropriety. ☊ suggestion ☊
suggestion that...: There was no suggestion that he was doing anything illegal. ☊ suggestion ☊
suit sb/sth: Choose a computer to suit your particular needs. ☊ suit ☊
If you want to go by bus, that suits me fine. ☊ suit ☊
Blue suits you. You should wear it more often. ☊ suit ☊
I don't think this coat really suits me. ☊ suit ☊
suitable for sth/sb: This programme is not suitable for children. ☊ suitable ☊
Would now be a suitable moment to discuss my report? ☊ suitable ☊
suited (to sb/sth): She was ideally suited to the part of Eva Peron. ☊ suited ☊
This diet is suited to anyone who wants to lose weight fast. ☊ suited ☊
This was a job to which he seemed well suited. ☊ suited ☊
suited (for sb/sth): He is not really suited for a teaching career. ☊ suited ☊
Huge sums have been invested in this project. ☊ sum ☊
To sum up, there are three main ways of tackling the problem... ☊ sum up, sum sth up ☊
sum what...: Can I just sum up what we've agreed so far? ☊ sum up, sum sth up ☊
The following is a summary of our conclusions. ☊ summary ☊
In summary, this was a disappointing performance. ☊ summary ☊
summary justice/execution ☊ summary ☊
It's very hot here in summer. ☊ summer ☊
a summer's day ☊ summer ☊
a summer dress ☊ summer ☊
the summer holidays/vacation ☊ summer ☊
two summers ago ☊ summer ☊
A pale wintry sun shone through the clouds. ☊ sun ☊
This room gets the sun in the mornings. ☊ sun ☊
They've booked a holiday in the sun (= in a place where it is warm and the sun shines a lot). ☊ sun ☊
Her face had obviously caught the sun (= become red or brown) on holiday. ☊ sun ☊
I was driving westwards and I had the sun in my eyes (= the sun was shining in my eyes). ☊ sun ☊
This model is technically superior to its competitors. ☊ superior ☊
We cannot guarantee adequate supplies of raw materials. ☊ supply ☊
a transport plane carrying food and medical supplies for refugees ☊ supply ☊
The UN has agreed to allow the supply of emergency aid. ☊ supply ☊
A stroke can disrupt the supply of oxygen to the brain. ☊ supply ☊
supply sb/sth with sth: Foreign governments supplied the rebels with arms. ☊ supply ☊
This one power station keeps half the country supplied with electricity. ☊ supply ☊
supply sb/sth: Local schools supply many of the volunteers. ☊ supply ☊
foods supplying our daily vitamin needs ☊ supply ☊
She was jailed for supplying drugs. ☊ supply ☊
The witness's story was not supported by the evidence. ☊ support ☊
The results of the experiment supported her theory. ☊ support ☊
Several major companies are supporting the project. ☊ support ☊
He turned to crime to support his drug habit. ☊ support ☊
The atmosphere of Mars could not support life. ☊ support ☊
These measures are strongly supported by environmental groups. ☊ support ☊
support sb/sth in sth: The government supported the unions in their demand for a minimum wage. ☊ support ☊
The company will support customers in Europe (= solve their problems with a product). ☊ support ☊
The statistics offer further support for our theory. ☊ support ☊
The supports under the bridge were starting to bend. ☊ support ☊
She held on to his arm for support. ☊ support ☊
Thanks for all your support on the day of the funeral. ☊ support ☊
There is strong public support for the change. ☊ support ☊
Only a few people spoke in support of the proposal. ☊ support ☊
She has no visible means of support (= no work, income etc.). ☊ support ☊
The idea has met with widespread support. ☊ support ☊
suppose sb/sth to be/have sth: This combination of qualities is generally supposed to be extremely rare. ☊ suppose ☊
suppose (that)...: I don't suppose for a minute that he'll agree (= I'm sure that he won't). ☊ suppose ☊
Why do you suppose he resigned? ☊ suppose ☊
I suppose all the tickets have been sold now, have they? ☊ suppose ☊
There is no reason to suppose she's lying. ☊ suppose ☊
suppose (that)...: Suppose flights are fully booked on that day—which other day could we go? ☊ suppose ☊
suppose sth: The theory supposes the existence of life on other planets. ☊ suppose ☊
suppose sb/sth (to be/have) sth: suppose sb/sth + adj./noun: Suppose him (to be) dead—what then? ☊ suppose ☊
'Can I borrow the car?' 'I suppose so ' (= Yes, but I'm not happy about it). ☊ suppose ☊
What I'm saying, I suppose, is that she's not really suitable for the job. ☊ suppose ☊
I thought we were supposed to be paid today. ☊ be supposed to do/be sth ☊
You were supposed to be here an hour ago! ☊ be supposed to do/be sth ☊
I haven't seen it myself, but it's supposed to be a great movie. ☊ be supposed to do/be sth ☊
She's supposed to have had hundreds of lovers. ☊ be supposed to do/be sth ☊
sure (that)...: I'm pretty sure (that) he'll agree. ☊ sure ☊
sure of sth: I hope you are sure of your facts. ☊ sure ☊
I'm not sure whether I should tell you this. ☊ sure ☊
sure of doing sth: England must win this game to be sure of qualifying for the World Cup. ☊ sure ☊
Make sure (that) no one finds out about this. ☊ make sure (of sth/that...) ☊
Our staff will do their best to make sure you enjoy your visit. ☊ make sure (of sth/that...) ☊
She looked around to make sure that she was alone. ☊ make sure (of sth/that...) ☊
No one knows for sure what happened. ☊ for sure ☊
Surely you don't think I was responsible for this? ☊ surely ☊
These plants float on the surface of the water. ☊ surface ☊
We could see fish swimming just below the surface. ☊ surface ☊
She's cleaned all the kitchen surfaces. ☊ surface ☊
There are few surprises in this year's budget. ☊ surprise ☊
Her letter came as a complete surprise. ☊ surprise ☊
There are lots of surprises in store for visitors to the gallery. ☊ surprise ☊
Visitors to the gallery are in for a few surprises. ☊ surprise ☊
Life's full of surprises. ☊ surprise ☊
She likes springing surprises on people. ☊ surprise ☊
I got a surprise when I saw the bill. ☊ surprise ☊
Imagine our surprise when he walked into the room! ☊ surprise ☊
The decision has been greeted with surprise. ☊ surprise ☊
They expressed surprise at the outcome. ☊ surprise ☊
it surprises sb that...: It surprises me that you've never sung professionally. ☊ surprise ☊
She looked surprised when I told her. ☊ surprised ☊
surprised (at/by sb/sth): I was surprised at how quickly she agreed. ☊ surprised ☊
They were surprised to find that he'd already left. ☊ surprised ☊
'Will she cancel the party?' 'I wouldn't be surprised.' ☊ surprised ☊
It's surprising how many people applied for the job. ☊ surprising ☊
She looked surprisingly well. ☊ surprisingly ☊
Surprisingly, he agreed straight away. ☊ surprisingly ☊
Not surprisingly on such a hot day, the beach was crowded. ☊ surprisingly ☊
surround sth/sb: Tall trees surround the lake. ☊ surround ☊
As a child I was surrounded by love and kindness. ☊ surround ☊
surround sth/sb with sth: The lake is surrounded with/by trees. ☊ surround ☊
surround sb/sth: Police surrounded the building. ☊ surround ☊
surround sb/sth with sb/sth: They've surrounded the building with police. ☊ surround ☊
From the top of the hill you can see all the surrounding countryside. ☊ surrounding ☊
A recent survey showed 75% of those questioned were in favour of the plan. ☊ survey ☊
The survey revealed that... ☊ survey ☊
an aerial survey (= made by taking photographs from an aircraft) ☊ survey ☊
The next morning we surveyed the damage caused by the fire. ☊ survey ☊
We surveyed 500 smokers and found that over three quarters would like to give up. ☊ survey ☊
87% of the 1 000 companies surveyed employ part-time staff. ☊ survey ☊
'How are you these days?' 'Oh, surviving.' ☊ survive ☊
survive from sth: Some strange customs have survived from earlier times. ☊ survive ☊
They spent two months in the jungle, surviving on small animals and fruit. ☊ survive ☊
survive sth: The company managed to survive the crisis. ☊ survive ☊
survive sth + adj.: Few buildings survived the war intact. ☊ survive ☊
Suspecting nothing, he walked right into the trap. ☊ suspect ☊
I suspect (that) she might be lying. ☊ suspect ☊
it is suspected that...: It was suspected that the drugs had been brought into the country by boat. ☊ suspect ☊
The drug is suspected of causing over 200 deaths. ☊ suspect ☊
suspicion (that...): I have a sneaking suspicion that she's not telling the truth. ☊ suspicion ☊
She was reluctant to voice her suspicions. ☊ suspicion ☊
Didn't you notice anything suspicious in his behaviour? ☊ suspicious ☊
Police are not treating the fire as suspicious. ☊ suspicious ☊
She fell over and swore loudly. ☊ swear ☊
swear at sb/sth: Why did you let him swear at you like that? ☊ swear ☊
swear to do sth: She made him swear not to tell anyone. ☊ swear ☊
swear (that)...: She swore (that) she'd never seen him before. ☊ swear ☊
I could have sworn (= I am sure) I heard the phone ring. ☊ swear ☊
swear (on sth): Witnesses were required to swear on the Bible. ☊ swear ☊
swear to do sth: Remember, you have sworn to tell the truth. ☊ swear ☊
I was shocked at the swearing. ☊ swearing ☊
I woke up in a sweat. ☊ sweat ☊
He breaks out in a sweat just at the thought of flying. ☊ sweat ☊
The palms of his hands began to sweat. ☊ sweat ☊
sweat sth: He was sweating buckets (= a lot). ☊ sweat ☊
Chimneys should be swept regularly. ☊ sweep ☊
sweep sth + adj.: The showroom had been emptied and swept clean. ☊ sweep ☊
This wine is too sweet for me. ☊ sweet ☊
Her arm was beginning to swell up where the bee had stung her. ☊ swell ☊
Bacteria can cause gums to swell and bleed. ☊ swell ☊
The fall left her with a painful swelling above her eye. ☊ swelling ☊
We swam out (= away from land) to the yacht. ☊ swim ☊
They spent the day swimming and sunbathing. ☊ swim ☊
She trained five times a week at her local swimming pool. ☊ swimming pool ☊
His arms swung as he walked. ☊ swing ☊
As he pushed her, she swung higher and higher (= while sitting on a swing). ☊ swing ☊
swing sth: He sat on the stool, swinging his legs. ☊ swing ☊
He is liable to abrupt mood swings (= for example from being very happy to being very sad). ☊ swing ☊
Voting showed a 10% swing to Labour. ☊ swing ☊
There are indications of a swing towards nuclear power. ☊ swing ☊
the swing of her hips ☊ swing ☊
That was in the days before electricity was available at the flick of a switch. ☊ switch ☊
to throw a switch (= to move a large switch) ☊ switch ☊
switch (over) (from sth) (to sth): We're in the process of switching over to a new system of invoicing. ☊ switch ☊
switch between A and B: Press these two keys to switch between documents on screen. ☊ switch ☊
switch sth (over) (from sth) (to sth): The meeting has been switched to next week. ☊ switch ☊
When did you switch jobs? ☊ switch ☊
How do you switch this thing on? ☊ switch off/on, switch sth off/on ☊
swollen glands ☊ swollen ☊
White has always been a symbol of purity in Western cultures. ☊ symbol ☊
A list of symbols used on the map is given in the index. ☊ symbol ☊
I did not feel at all sympathetic towards Kate. ☊ sympathetic ☊
I'm here if you need a sympathetic ear (= sb to talk to about your problems). ☊ sympathetic ☊
She was very sympathetic when I was sick. ☊ sympathetic ☊
I have no sympathy for Jan, it's all her own fault. ☊ sympathy ☊
I wish he'd show me a little more sympathy. ☊ sympathy ☊
May we offer our deepest sympathies on the death of your wife. ☊ sympathy ☊
The seamen went on strike in sympathy with (= to show their support for) the dockers. ☊ sympathy ☊
Her sympathies lie with the anti-abortion lobby. ☊ sympathy ☊
Table 2 shows how prices and earnings have increased over the past 20 years. ☊ table ☊
I'd like to book a table for tonight (= in a restaurant). ☊ table ☊
to clear the table (= take away the dirty plates, etc. at the end of a meal) ☊ table ☊
The government is determined to tackle inflation. ☊ tackle ☊
I think I'll tackle the repairs next weekend. ☊ tackle ☊
Firefighters tackled a blaze in a garage last night. ☊ tackle ☊
I tackled him about the money he owed me. ☊ tackle ☊
The dog ran up, wagging its tail. ☊ tail ☊
take sth: The journey to the airport takes about half an hour. ☊ take ☊
take sth to do sth: It takes about half an hour to get to the airport. ☊ take ☊
The official seemed to take hours to examine my passport. ☊ take ☊
take sth for sb to do sth: It'll take time (= take a long time) for her to recover from the illness. ☊ take ☊
The government is taking action to combat drug abuse. ☊ take ☊
We need to take a different approach to the problem. ☊ take ☊
No decision will be taken on the matter until next week. ☊ take ☊
take sth (as sth): She took what he said as a compliment. ☊ take ☊
take sth to do sth: What did you take his comments to mean? ☊ take ☊
If they offer me the job, I'll take it. ☊ take ☊
If you take my advice you'll have nothing more to do with him. ☊ take ☊
Will you take $10 for the book (= will you sell it for $10)? ☊ take ☊
The dentist can't take any new patients. ☊ take ☊
She can't take criticism. ☊ take ☊
I don't think I can take much more of this heat. ☊ take ☊
I find his attitude a little hard to take. ☊ take ☊
These threats are not to be taken lightly. ☊ take ☊
She took it in the spirit in which it was intended. ☊ take ☊
Are these seats taken? ☊ take ☊
I need to have my blood pressure taken. ☊ take ☊
to take a photograph/picture/snapshot of sb/sth ☊ take ☊
The police officer took my name and address. ☊ take ☊
take sth (from sb): The rebels succeeded in taking the town. ☊ take ☊
The state has taken control of the company. ☊ take ☊
take sb + noun: The rebels took him prisoner. ☊ take ☊
He was taken prisoner by the rebels. ☊ take ☊
Will you take your books off the table? ☊ take ☊
He took some keys out of his pocket. ☊ take ☊
She was playing with a knife, so I took it away from her. ☊ take ☊
She was playing with a knife, so I took it off her. ☊ take ☊
The new sports centre will take the pressure off the old one. ☊ take ☊
Someone has taken my scarf. ☊ take ☊
Did the burglars take anything valuable? ☊ take ☊
The storms took the lives of 50 people. ☊ take ☊
take sth from sth: The scientists are taking water samples from the river. ☊ take ☊
The machine takes its name from its inventor. ☊ take ☊
take sth out of sth: Part of her article is taken straight (= copied) out of my book. ☊ take ☊
I passed him the rope and he took it. ☊ take ☊
Free newspapers: please take one. ☊ take ☊
He took her hand/took her by the hand (= held her hand, for example to lead her somewhere). ☊ take ☊
She took the child in her arms and kissed him. ☊ take ☊
take sth (with you): I forgot to take my bag with me when I got off the bus. ☊ take ☊
take sb sth: Shall I take my host family a gift? ☊ take ☊
The new loan takes the total debt to $100 000. ☊ take ☊
He believes he has the skills to take the club forward. ☊ take ☊
We'll take the matter forward at our next meeting (= discuss it further). ☊ take ☊
She was taken on as a trainee. ☊ take sb on ☊
He took off my wet boots and made me sit by the fire. ☊ take sth off ☊
I've decided to take a few days off next week. ☊ take sth off ☊
The plane took off an hour late. ☊ take off ☊
When he saw me coming he took off in the opposite direction. ☊ take off ☊
Fish take in oxygen through their gills. ☊ take sth in ☊
She took in the scene at a glance. ☊ take sth in ☊
Halfway through the chapter I realized I hadn't taken anything in. ☊ take sth in ☊
He was homeless, so we took him in. ☊ take sb in ☊
She took me in completely with her story. ☊ take sb in ☊
Don't be taken in by his charm—he's ruthless. ☊ take sb in ☊
Two burgers to take away, please. ☊ take sth away ☊
CBS Records was taken over by Sony. ☊ take sth over ☊
The baby is just starting to talk. ☊ talk ☊
talk sth: Are they talking Swedish or Danish? ☊ talk ☊
This situation can't go on. We need to talk. ☊ talk ☊
The two sides in the dispute say they are ready to talk. ☊ talk ☊
talk (to/with sb) (about sth): Talk to your doctor if you're still worried. ☊ talk ☊
talk sth: to talk business ☊ talk ☊
Stop talking and listen! ☊ talk ☊
We talked on the phone for over an hour. ☊ talk ☊
talk (to/with sb) (about sb/sth): Who were you talking to just now? ☊ talk ☊
We looked around the school and talked with the principal. ☊ talk ☊
Ann and Joe aren't talking to each other right now (= they refuse to speak to each other because they have argued). ☊ talk ☊
talk of sth: Mary is talking of looking for another job. ☊ talk ☊
talk yourself + adj.: We talked ourselves hoarse, catching up on all the news. ☊ talk ☊
She gave a talk on her visit to China. ☊ talk ☊
arms/pay/peace, etc. talks ☊ talk ☊
talk (between A and B) (on/over sth): Talks between management and workers broke down over the issue of holiday pay. ☊ talk ☊
A further round of talks will be needed if the dispute is to be resolved. ☊ talk ☊
I had a long talk with my boss about my career prospects. ☊ talk ☊
We need to have a serious talk about money matters. ☊ talk ☊
I had to have a heart-to-heart talk with her. ☊ talk ☊
She looked worried so we had a talk. ☊ talk ☊
She's tall and thin. ☊ tall ☊
a tall glass of iced tea ☊ tall ☊
We drove there and back on one tank of petrol. ☊ tank ☊
tap (away) (at sth): Someone tapped at the door. ☊ tap ☊
He was busy tapping away at his computer. ☊ tap ☊
He kept tapping his fingers on the table. ☊ tap ☊
Don't leave the tap running. ☊ tap ☊
I put my head under the tap and let the cool water run over me. ☊ tap ☊
He felt a tap on his shoulder and turned round. ☊ tap ☊
I lent her my Bob Marley tapes. ☊ tape ☊
Set yourself targets that you can reasonably hope to achieve. ☊ target ☊
a target date of April 2012 ☊ target ☊
The university will reach its target of 5 000 students next September. ☊ target ☊
target of sth: He's become the target of a lot of criticism recently. ☊ target ☊
Our first task is to set up a communications system. ☊ task ☊
Getting hold of this information was no easy task (= was difficult). ☊ task ☊
It was my task to wake everyone up in the morning. ☊ task ☊
taste (for sth): That trip gave me a taste for foreign travel. ☊ taste ☊
There are trips to suit all tastes. ☊ taste ☊
He has very good taste in music. ☊ taste ☊
Just have a taste of this cheese. ☊ taste ☊
This dish has an unusual combination of tastes and textures. ☊ taste ☊
You can taste the garlic in this stew. ☊ taste ☊
I can't really taste anything with this cold. ☊ taste ☊
taste like sth: This drink tastes like sherry. ☊ taste ☊
changes in tax rates ☊ tax ☊
Any interest payments are taxed as part of your income. ☊ tax ☊
His declared aim was to tax the rich. ☊ tax ☊
Would you like tea or coffee? ☊ tea ☊
She teaches at our local school. ☊ teach ☊
He taught for several years before becoming a writer. ☊ teach ☊
teach sth: I'll be teaching history and sociology next term. ☊ teach ☊
to teach school (= teach in a school) ☊ teach ☊
teach sth to sb: He teaches English to advanced students. ☊ teach ☊
teach sb sth: He teaches them English. ☊ teach ☊
teach (sb to do) sth: Could you teach me to do that? ☊ teach ☊
teach sb how, what, etc...: My father taught me how to ride a bike. ☊ teach ☊
teach sb to do sth: She taught me to be less critical of other people. ☊ teach ☊
teach (sb) that...: My parents taught me that honesty was always the best policy. ☊ teach ☊
teach sb sth: Our experience as refugees taught us many valuable lessons. ☊ teach ☊
She wants to go into teaching (= make it a career). ☊ teaching ☊
the teaching profession ☊ teaching ☊
He has now retired from full-time teaching ☊ teaching ☊
How much teaching do you actually do? ☊ teaching ☊
the teachings of Lenin ☊ teaching ☊
views that go against traditional Christian teaching ☊ teaching ☊
a football/baseball, etc. team ☊ team ☊
The team is/are not playing very well this season. ☊ team ☊
A team of experts has/have been called in to investigate. ☊ team ☊
He tore his clothes off (= took them off quickly and carelessly) and dived into the lake. ☊ tear ☊
a torn handkerchief ☊ tear ☊
She tore up all the letters he had sent her. ☊ tear sth up ☊
He accused the leader of tearing up the party's manifesto (= of ignoring it). ☊ tear sth up ☊
She left the room in tears (= crying). ☊ tear ☊
He suddenly burst into tears (= began to cry). ☊ tear ☊
As he listened to the music, his eyes filled with tears. ☊ tear ☊
Their story will move you to tears (= make you cry). ☊ tear ☊
They reduced her to tears (= made her cry, especially by being cruel or unkind). ☊ tear ☊
Ann wiped a tear from her eye. ☊ tear ☊
The memory brought a tear to her eye (= made her cry). ☊ tear ☊
We offer free technical support for those buying our software. ☊ technical ☊
a technical education ☊ technical ☊
technical drawing (= especially taught as a school subject) ☊ technical ☊
Skaters score extra points for technical complexity. ☊ technical ☊
The article is full of technical terms. ☊ technical ☊
The guide is too technical for a non-specialist. ☊ technical ☊
Their lawyers spent days arguing over technical details. ☊ technical ☊
The artist combines different techniques in the same painting. ☊ technique ☊
marketing techniques ☊ technique ☊
Teachers learn various techniques for dealing with problem students. ☊ technique ☊
Her technique has improved a lot over the past season. ☊ technique ☊
recent advances in medical technology ☊ technology ☊
The company has invested in the latest technology. ☊ technology ☊
telephone lines/networks/services ☊ telephone ☊
telephone sth: You can telephone your order 24 hours a day. ☊ telephone ☊
a plasma screen television ☊ television ☊
We don't do much in the evenings except watch television. ☊ television ☊
satellite/terrestrial/cable/digital television ☊ television ☊
the television news ☊ television ☊
a television documentary ☊ television ☊
a television company/presenter ☊ television ☊
I'd like to work in television (= for a television company). ☊ television ☊
What's on television tonight? ☊ on (the) television ☊
Is there anything good on the telly tonight? ☊ on (the) television ☊
It was on TV yesterday. ☊ on (the) television ☊
I recognize you. Aren't you on television? ☊ on (the) television ☊
I think he's happy. It's hard to tell. ☊ tell ☊
As far as I can tell, she's enjoying the course. ☊ tell ☊
The only way to tell if you like something is by trying it. ☊ tell ☊
tell sb/yourself to do sth: He was told to sit down and wait. ☊ tell ☊
tell sth: to tell stories/jokes/lies ☊ 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 ☊
Did she tell you her name? ☊ tell ☊
What did I tell you? (= you should have listened to my advice) ☊ tell ☊
Are you telling me you didn't have any help with this? (= I don't believe what you have said) ☊ tell ☊
tell sb + speech: 'I'm ready to go now,' he told her. ☊ tell ☊
tell sb how, where, etc...: This gauge tells you how much fuel you have left. ☊ tell ☊
tell sb (that)...: The sound of his breathing told her (that) he was asleep. ☊ tell ☊
She's running a temperature (= it is higher than normal). ☊ temperature ☊
They had to move into temporary accommodation. ☊ temporary ☊
We regret this service is temporarily unavailable. ☊ temporarily ☊
Not brilliant, Robyn, but I'll give you ten out of ten for effort. ☊ ten out of ten (for sth) ☊
It tends to get very cold here in the winter. ☊ tend ☊
to display artistic, etc. tendencies ☊ tendency ☊
tendency (for sb/sth) (to do sth): I have a tendency to talk too much when I'm nervous. ☊ tendency ☊
There is a tendency for this disease to run in families. ☊ tendency ☊
This material has a tendency to shrink when washed. ☊ tendency ☊
tendency (to/towards sth): She has a strong natural tendency towards caution. ☊ tendency ☊
There is a growing tendency among employers to hire casual staff. ☊ tendency ☊
Walking and swimming are excellent for releasing tension. ☊ tension ☊
a technical/legal/scientific, etc. term ☊ term ☊
'Register' is the term commonly used to describe different levels of formality in language. ☊ term ☊
Many students now have paid employment during term. ☊ term ☊
It's nearly the end of term. ☊ term ☊
the end of the term ☊ term ☊
during the president's first term of/in office ☊ term ☊
I've just had a terrible thought. ☊ terrible ☊
It was a terrible thing to happen to someone so young. ☊ terrible ☊
I'll have to stay with her—she's in a terrible state. ☊ terrible ☊
I feel terrible—I think I'll go to bed. ☊ terrible ☊
I had a terrible job (= it was very difficult) to persuade her to come. ☊ terrible ☊
I miss him terribly. ☊ terribly ☊
Would you mind terribly if I didn't come today? ☊ terribly ☊
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 ☊
test sth: Test your brakes regularly. ☊ test ☊
test sth out: They opened a single store in Europe to test out the market. ☊ test ☊
test (sth): We test your English before deciding which class to put you in. ☊ test ☊
a computer that can process text ☊ text ☊
Can you act out this scene without referring to the text? ☊ text ☊
'Macbeth' is a set text this year. ☊ text ☊
Read the text carefully and then answer the questions. ☊ text ☊
I'm older than her. ☊ than ☊
There was more whisky in it than soda. ☊ than ☊
He loves me more than you do. ☊ than ☊
It's less than a mile to the beach. ☊ than ☊
Thanks heavens I've found my keys. ☊ thank God/goodness/heaven(s) (for sth) ☊
'How are you?' 'Fine, thanks (= thanks for asking).' ☊ thanks ☊
'Here's the change.' 'Thanks very much.' ☊ thanks ☊
We managed to get it finished in the end—no thanks to him (= he didn't help). ☊ no thanks to sb/sth ☊
Everyone knows about it now, thanks to you! ☊ thanks to sb/sth ☊
She took the money without so much as a thank you. ☊ thank you ☊
That incident changed their lives. ☊ that ☊
That dress of hers is too short. ☊ that ☊
That's a nice dress. ☊ that ☊
Do you remember when we went to Norway? That was a good trip. ☊ that ☊
Where's the letter that came yesterday? ☊ that ☊
The people (that) I spoke to were very helpful. ☊ that ☊
It's the best novel (that) I've ever read. ☊ that ☊
We moved here the year (that) my mother died. ☊ that ☊
That's it for now, but if I get any news I'll let you know. ☊ that's it ☊
So that's it—the fuse had gone. ☊ that's it ☊
You don't love me any more, is that it? ☊ that's it ☊
She said (that) the story was true. ☊ that ☊
She was so tired (that) she couldn't think straight. ☊ that ☊
There was an accident here yesterday. A car hit a tree and the driver was killed. ☊ the ☊
I patted her on the back. ☊ the ☊
It was the best day of my life. ☊ the ☊
He taught himself to play the violin. ☊ the ☊
They placed the African elephant on their endangered list. ☊ the ☊
I'm usually out during the day. ☊ the ☊
The less said about the whole thing, the happier I'll be. ☊ the more, less, etc..., the more, less, etc... ☊
Broadway theatres ☊ theatre ☊
How often do you go to the theatre? ☊ theatre ☊
current ideas about what makes good theatre (= what makes good entertainment when performed) ☊ theatre ☊
He was essentially a man of the theatre. ☊ theatre ☊
If anyone calls, ask for their number so I can call them back. ☊ their ☊
It's a favourite game of theirs. ☊ theirs ☊
If anyone comes in before I get back, ask them to wait. ☊ them ☊
North American literature is the main theme of this year's festival. ☊ theme ☊
The President stressed a favourite campaign theme—greater emphasis on education. ☊ theme ☊
The naked male figure was always the central theme of Greek art. ☊ theme ☊
The stories are all variations on the theme of unhappy marriage. ☊ theme ☊
She grew up in Zimbabwe, or Rhodesia as it then was. ☊ then ☊
I saw them at Christmas but haven't heard a thing since then. ☊ then ☊
I've been invited too, so I'll see you then. ☊ then ☊
Call again next week. They should have reached a decision by then. ☊ then ☊
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 ☊
He drank a glass of whisky, then another and then another. ☊ then ☊
First cook the onions, then add the mushrooms. ☊ then ☊
We lived in France and then Italy before coming back to England. ☊ then ☊
If you miss that train then you'll have to get a taxi. ☊ then ☊
'My wife's got a job in Glasgow.' 'I take it you'll be moving, then.' ☊ then ☊
According to the theory of relativity, nothing can travel faster than light. ☊ theory ☊
The debate is centred around two conflicting theories. ☊ theory ☊
the theory and practice of language teaching ☊ theory ☊
literary theory ☊ theory ☊
I have this theory that most people prefer being at work to being at home. ☊ theory ☊
In theory, these machines should last for ten years or more. ☊ in theory ☊
That sounds fine in theory, but have you really thought it through? ☊ in theory ☊
'Aren't you supposed to be retired?' 'Yes, in theory.' ☊ in theory ☊
Has there been an accident? ☊ there ☊
I don't want there to be any misunderstanding. ☊ there ☊
There's only four days left. ☊ there ☊
We went on to Paris and stayed there eleven days. ☊ there ☊
I hope we get there in time. ☊ there ☊
It's there, right in front of you! ☊ there ☊
There it is—just behind the chair. ☊ there ☊
'Have you seen my pen?' 'Yes, it's over there.' ☊ there ☊
Can I get there and back in a day? ☊ there ☊
I took one look at the car and offered to buy it there and then/then and there (= immediately). ☊ there ☊
He's only 17 and therefore not eligible to vote. ☊ therefore ☊
There is still much to discuss. We shall, therefore, return to this item at our next meeting. ☊ therefore ☊
They now say that red wine is good for you. ☊ they ☊
The plane crashed in thick fog. ☊ thick ☊
thick smoke ☊ thick ☊
Thick cloud covered the sky. ☊ thick ☊
thick with sth: The air was thick with dust. ☊ thick ☊
The atmosphere was thick with tension. ☊ thick ☊
The effect will be ruined if the paint is too thick. ☊ thick ☊
This breed of cattle has a very thick coat. ☊ thick ☊
His eyebrows were thick and bushy. ☊ thick ☊
a thick slice of bread ☊ thick ☊
a thick book (= one that has a lot of pages) ☊ thick ☊
a thick coat (= one made of heavy cloth) ☊ thick ☊
thick fingers ☊ thick ☊
Everything was covered with a thick layer of dust. ☊ thick ☊
How thick are the walls? ☊ thick ☊
They're two feet thick. ☊ thick ☊
thickly sliced bread ☊ thickly ☊
Use wood of at least 12 mm thickness. ☊ thickness ☊
Cook for about 10 minutes, depending on the thickness of the steaks. ☊ thickness ☊
Roll out the pastry to a thickness of 1 cm. ☊ thickness ☊
The walls are at least two feet in thickness. ☊ thickness ☊
The board is available in four thicknesses. ☊ thickness ☊
He was tall and thin, with dark hair. ☊ thin ☊
She was looking pale and thin. ☊ thin ☊
There are a lot of things she doesn't know about me. ☊ thing ☊
A terrible thing happened last night. ☊ thing ☊
He found the whole thing (= the situation) very boring. ☊ thing ☊
I've got loads of things to do today. ☊ thing ☊
I like camping, climbing and that sort of thing. ☊ thing ☊
She said the first thing that came into her head. ☊ thing ☊
'Why did you tell her our secret?' 'I did no such thing!' ☊ thing ☊
Let's forget the whole thing (= everything). ☊ thing ☊
Think things over before you decide. ☊ thing ☊
As things stand at present, he seems certain to win. ☊ thing ☊
All things considered (= considering all the difficulties or problems), she's done very well. ☊ thing ☊
She's very fond of sweet things (= sweet foods). ☊ thing ☊
He's just bought one of those exercise things. ☊ thing ☊
Turn that thing off while I'm talking to you! ☊ thing ☊
Don't treat her like that—she's a person, not a thing! ☊ thing ☊
He's good at making things with his hands. ☊ thing ☊
I'm sorry my assignment isn't finished. The thing is, I've had a lot of other work this week. ☊ the thing is ☊
think (that)...: I never thought (that) I'd see her again. ☊ think ☊
You'd think she'd have been grateful for my help (= but she wasn't). ☊ think ☊
think to do sth: Who would have thought to find you here? ☊ think ☊
think where, how, etc...: We couldn't think where you'd gone. ☊ think ☊
think (sth): Just think—we'll be lying on the beach this time tomorrow. ☊ think ☊
Are animals able to think? ☊ think ☊
Let me think (= give me time before I answer). ☊ think ☊
think (about sth): I can't tell you now—I'll have to think about it. ☊ think ☊
She had thought very deeply about this problem. ☊ think ☊
think sth: You're very quiet. What are you thinking? ☊ think ☊
Am I right in thinking that you used to live here? ☊ think ☊
I think this is their house, but I'm not sure. ☊ think ☊
it is thought that...: It was once thought that the sun travelled around the earth. ☊ think ☊
think sth (about sth): What did you think about the idea? ☊ think ☊
think so: 'Will we make it in time?' 'I think so.' ☊ think ☊
'Is he any good?' 'I don't think so.' ☊ think ☊
She thought him kind and generous. ☊ think ☊
I can't think of her name at the moment. ☊ think of sth/sb ☊
think doing sth: She's thinking of changing her job. ☊ think about/of sb/sth ☊
I think of this place as my home. ☊ think of sb/sth as sb/sth ☊
She is thought of as a possible director. ☊ think of sb/sth as sb/sth ☊
He'd like more time to think things over. ☊ think sth over ☊
I've been thinking over what you said. ☊ think sth over ☊
Can't you think up a better excuse than that? ☊ think sth up ☊
I had to do some quick thinking. ☊ thinking ☊
What is the current thinking on this question? ☊ thinking ☊
She explained the thinking behind the campaign. ☊ thinking ☊
How long have you been living in this country? ☊ this ☊
Well, make up your mind. Which do you want? This one or that one? ☊ this ☊
I think you'll find these more comfortable than those. ☊ this ☊
Is this your bag? ☊ this ☊
There was a court case resulting from this incident. ☊ this ☊
The boy was afraid and the dog had sensed this. ☊ this ☊
Hello, this is Maria Diaz (= on the telephone). ☊ this ☊
Jo, this is Kate (= when you are introducing them). ☊ this ☊
This is the captain speaking. ☊ this ☊
Listen to this. ☊ this ☊
Do it like this (= in the way I am showing you). ☊ this ☊
this week/month/year ☊ this ☊
I saw her this morning (= today in the morning). ☊ this ☊
Do you want me to come this Tuesday (= Tuesday of this week) or next Tuesday? ☊ this ☊
Do it this minute (= now). ☊ this ☊
He never comes to see me these days (= now, as compared with the past). ☊ this ☊
The police carried out a thorough investigation. ☊ thorough ☊
She's very thorough and conscientious. ☊ thorough ☊
He was determined to be thorough in his research. ☊ thorough ☊
a thoroughly professional performance ☊ thoroughly ☊
Wash the fruit thoroughly before use. ☊ thoroughly ☊
Though she gave no sign, I was sure she had seen me. ☊ though ☊
Strange though it may sound, I was pleased it was over. ☊ though ☊
I've given the matter careful thought. ☊ thought ☊
Not enough thought has gone into this essay. ☊ thought ☊
My thoughts turned to home. ☊ thought ☊
You are always in my thoughts. ☊ thought ☊
thought of (sb/sth) doing sth: I don't like the thought of you walking home alone. ☊ thought ☊
thought of sth: The very thought of it makes me feel sick. ☊ thought ☊
thought (that...): She was struck by the sudden thought that he might already have left. ☊ thought ☊
I've just had a thought (= an idea). ☊ thought ☊
Would Mark be able to help?It's just a thought. ☊ thought ☊
'Why don't you try the other key?' 'That's a thought!' ☊ thought ☊
All kinds of thoughts raced through my mind. ☊ thought ☊
I'd like to hear your thoughts on the subject. ☊ thought ☊
the city's thousandth anniversary ☊ thousandth ☊
a/one thousandth of a second ☊ thousandth ☊
a needle and thread ☊ thread ☊
She is prepared to carry out her threat to resign. ☊ threat ☊
These ancient woodlands are under threat from new road developments. ☊ threat ☊
The forecast is for rain with the threat of thunderstorms. ☊ threat ☊
He is unlikely to be a threat to the Spanish player in the final. ☊ threat ☊
Drugs pose a major threat to our society. ☊ threat ☊
When war threatens, people act irrationally. ☊ threaten ☊
threaten to do sth: This dispute threatens to split the party. ☊ threaten ☊
threaten sth: The clouds threatened rain. ☊ threaten ☊
The house seemed less threatening in the cold light of day. ☊ threatening ☊
The sand ran through (= between) my fingers. ☊ through ☊
The path led through the trees to the river. ☊ through ☊
The doctor pushed his way through the crowd. ☊ through ☊
The Charles River flows through Boston. ☊ through ☊
He will not live through the night. ☊ through ☊
I'm halfway through (= reading) her second novel. ☊ through ☊
Go through this gate, and you'll see the house on your left. ☊ through ☊
First I have to get through the exams. ☊ through ☊
The bill had a difficult passage through Parliament. ☊ through ☊
We'll be in New York Tuesday through Friday. ☊ through ☊
The accident happened through no fault of mine. ☊ through ☊
Put the coffee in the filter and let the water run through. ☊ through ☊
The onlookers stood aside to let the paramedics through. ☊ through ☊
I expect I'll struggle through until payday. ☊ through ☊
This train goes straight through to York. ☊ through ☊
Ask to be put through to me personally. ☊ through ☊
The museum is open daily throughout the year. ☊ throughout ☊
I ran up and threw my arms around him. ☊ throw ☊
Jenny threw herself onto the bed. ☊ throw ☊
She still sucks her thumb when she's worried. ☊ thumb ☊
Many scholars have argued thus. ☊ thus ☊
We do not own the building. Thus, it would be impossible for us to make any major changes to it. ☊ thus ☊
a bus/theatre/plane, etc. ticket ☊ ticket ☊
a ticket office/machine/collector ☊ ticket ☊
She hoped that getting this job would finally be her ticket to success. ☊ ticket ☊
He had to tie her hands together. ☊ tie ☊
to tie a ribbon ☊ tie ☊
Tie up your shoelaces! ☊ tie ☊
I tied a knot in the rope. ☊ tie ☊
He left his dog tied up to a tree. ☊ tie sth up ☊
We tied the boat up. ☊ tie up, tie sth up ☊
The firm has close ties with an American corporation. ☊ tie ☊
Although he was raised as a Roman Catholic, he has cut his ties with the Church. ☊ tie ☊
The rope was stretched tight. ☊ tight ☊
We need tighter security at the airport. ☊ tight ☊
She was wearing a tight pair of jeans. ☊ tight ☊
These shoes are much too tight. ☊ tight ☊
He kept a tight grip on her arm. ☊ tight ☊
He held on tightly to her arm. ☊ tightly ☊
Just wait till you see it. It's great. ☊ till ☊
Every time I hear that song I feel happy. ☊ time ☊
Next time you're here let's have lunch together. ☊ time ☊
He failed his driving test three times. ☊ time ☊
He's determined to pass this time. ☊ time ☊
When was the last time you saw her? ☊ time ☊
I remember one time (= once) we had to abandon our car in the snow. ☊ time ☊
At no time did I give my consent to the plan. ☊ time ☊
Did you have a good time in Spain? ☊ time ☊
Allow plenty of time to get to the airport. ☊ time ☊
It takes time to make changes in the law. ☊ time ☊
We got to the airport with time to spare. ☊ time ☊
She doesn't have much free/spare time. ☊ time ☊
I didn't finish the test—I ran out of time. ☊ time ☊
He never takes any time off (= time spent not working). ☊ time ☊
Jane's worked here for some time (= for a fairly long period of time). ☊ time ☊
Do it now please—not in three hours' time (= three hours from now). ☊ time ☊
I don't want to take up too much of your precious time. ☊ time ☊
The early morning is the best time of day. ☊ time ☊
Her parents died a long time ago. ☊ time ☊
At one time (= at a period of time in the past) Emily was my best friend. ☊ time ☊
Mr Curtis was the manager in my time (= when I was working there). ☊ time ☊
the violent times we live in (= the present period of history) ☊ time ☊
Times have changed since Grandma was young. ☊ time ☊
The changing seasons mark the passing of time. ☊ time ☊
A visit to the museum will take you back in time to the 1930s. ☊ time ☊
As time went by we saw less and less of each other. ☊ time ☊
Perceptions change over time (= as time passes). ☊ time ☊
The time is now half past ten. ☊ time ☊
Can she tell the time yet (= say what time it is by looking at a clock)? ☊ time ☊
Can she tell time yet? ☊ time ☊
This time tomorrow I'll be in Canada. ☊ time ☊
This is hardly the time to discuss politics. ☊ time ☊
A computer screen shows arrival and departure times. ☊ time ☊
You'll feel differently about it when the time comes (= when it happens). ☊ time ☊
She was laughing and crying at the same time. ☊ at the same time ☊
She leaves the lights on all the time. ☊ all the time, the whole time ☊
She ran up the stairs two at a time. ☊ at a time ☊
He can be really bad-tempered at times. ☊ at times ☊
She has to work at weekends from time to time. ☊ from time to time ☊
Will we be in time for the six o'clock train? ☊ in time (for sth/to do sth) ☊
a bus/train timetable (= when they arrive and leave) ☊ timetable ☊
We have a new timetable each term (= showing the times of each class in school). ☊ timetable ☊
Sport is no longer so important in the school timetable (= all the subjects that are taught at schools). ☊ timetable ☊
I have a busy timetable this week (= I have planned to do many things). ☊ timetable ☊
Only a tiny minority hold such extreme views. ☊ tiny ☊
He gave the waiter a generous tip. ☊ tip ☊
tip (on/for doing sth): handy tips for buying a computer ☊ tip ☊
tip (on/for sth): useful tips on how to save money ☊ tip ☊
the tips of your fingers ☊ tip ☊
Americans were always welcome because they tended to tip heavily. ☊ tip ☊
tip sb sth: She tipped the porter a dollar. ☊ tip ☊
(+ adv./prep.): The boat tipped to one side. ☊ tip ☊
tip sth (+ adv./prep.): She tipped her head back and laughed loudly. ☊ tip ☊
The bus stopped abruptly, nearly tipping me out of my seat. ☊ tip ☊
Pace yourself or you'll tire yourself out in the first half of the race. ☊ tire sb/yourself out ☊
to be/look/feel tired ☊ tired ☊
I'm too tired even to think. ☊ tired ☊
tired of doing sth: She was tired of hearing about their trip to India. ☊ tired ☊
It had been a long tiring day. ☊ tiring ☊
His poems were published under the title of 'Love and Reason'. ☊ title ☊
The official title of the job is 'Administrative Assistant'. ☊ title ☊
He's going to Paris. ☊ to ☊
my first visit to Africa ☊ to ☊
Her childhood was spent travelling from place to place. ☊ to ☊
The letter reduced her to tears (= made her cry). ☊ to ☊
His expression changed from amazement to joy. ☊ to ☊
I'd say he was 25 to 30 years old (= approximately 25 or 30 years old). ☊ to ☊
He gave it to his sister. ☊ to ☊
Who did she address the letter to? ☊ to ☊
To whom did she address the letter? ☊ to ☊
She is devoted to her family. ☊ to ☊
Attach this rope to the front of the car. ☊ to ☊
She's married to an Italian. ☊ to ☊
the solution to this problem ☊ to ☊
She made a reference to her recent book. ☊ to ☊
The industry today is nothing to what it once was. ☊ to ☊
This car does 30 miles to the gallon. ☊ to ☊
Let's drink to Julia and her new job. ☊ to ☊
His music isn't really to my taste. ☊ to ☊
I am going to tell you a story. ☊ to ☊
She was determined to do well. ☊ to ☊
To be honest with you, I don't remember what he said. ☊ to ☊
I'd love to go to France this summer. ☊ to ☊
The leaflet explains how to apply for a place. ☊ to ☊
I reached the station only to find that my train had already left. ☊ to ☊
I've got a piano lesson later today. ☊ today ☊
The exams start a week today/today week (= one week from now). ☊ today ☊
Young people today face a very difficult future at work. ☊ today ☊
Today is her tenth birthday. ☊ today ☊
The review is in today's paper. ☊ today ☊
I'm leaving a week from today. ☊ today ☊
today's young people ☊ today ☊
Get all the ingredients together before you start cooking. ☊ together ☊
He rubbed his hands together in satisfaction. ☊ together ☊
Taken together, these factors are highly significant. ☊ together ☊
He has more money than the rest of us put together. ☊ together ☊
They split up after ten years together. ☊ together ☊
They both spoke together. ☊ together ☊
All together now: 'Happy birthday to you...' ☊ together ☊
tomato plants ☊ tomato ☊
Today is Tuesday, so tomorrow is Wednesday. ☊ tomorrow ☊
I'll see you the day after tomorrow. ☊ tomorrow ☊
The announcement will appear in tomorrow's newspapers. ☊ tomorrow ☊
I want it done by tomorrow. ☊ tomorrow ☊
Tomorrow will be fine and dry according to the weather forecast. ☊ tomorrow ☊
Who knows what changes tomorrow may bring? ☊ tomorrow ☊
Tomorrow's workers will have to be more adaptable. ☊ tomorrow ☊
the full rich tone of the trumpet ☊ tone ☊
She set the tone for the meeting with a firm statement of company policy. ☊ tone ☊
Trust you to lower the tone of the conversation (= for example by telling a rude joke). ☊ tone ☊
The article was moderate in tone and presented both sides of the case. ☊ tone ☊
He clicked his tongue to attract their attention. ☊ tongue ☊
She ran her tongue over her lips. ☊ tongue ☊
Will you have dinner with me tonight? ☊ tonight ☊
It's cold tonight. ☊ tonight ☊
Here are tonight's football results. ☊ tonight ☊
Tonight will be cloudy. ☊ tonight ☊
a record grain harvest of 236m tonnes ☊ tonne ☊
This is too large a helping for me/This helping is too large for me. ☊ too ☊
Is it too much to ask for a little quiet? ☊ too ☊
The dress was too tight for me. ☊ too ☊
It's too late to do anything about it now. ☊ too ☊
Accidents like this happen all too (= much too) often. ☊ too ☊
I'm not too sure if this is right. ☊ too ☊
She's none too (= not very) clever. ☊ too ☊
The computer is now an invaluable tool for the family doctor. ☊ tool ☊
She answered through clenched teeth (= opening her mouth only a little because of anger). ☊ tooth ☊
The cat sank its teeth into his finger. ☊ tooth ☊
These proposals are perfectly in tune with our own thoughts on the subject. ☊ be in/out of tune (with sb/sth) ☊
The President is out of tune with public opinion. ☊ be in/out of tune (with sb/sth) ☊
to tune a guitar ☊ tune ☊
Stay tuned for the news coming up next. ☊ tune ☊
When she started talking about her job, he just tuned out. ☊ tune out, tune sb/sth out ☊
He turned nasty when we refused to give him the money. ☊ turn ☊
He decided to turn professional. ☊ turn ☊
He's a lawyer turned politician (= he used to be a lawyer but is now a politician). ☊ turn ☊
turn sth: He sat turning the pages idly. ☊ turn ☊
turn to sth: Turn to p.23. ☊ turn ☊
We turned and headed for home. ☊ turn ☊
She turned to look at me. ☊ turn ☊
I turned away and looked out of the window. ☊ turn ☊
turn sth (+ adv./prep.): He turned his back to the wall. ☊ turn ☊
She turned her head away. ☊ turn ☊
She turned the chair on its side to repair it. ☊ turn ☊
turn sth into sth: I turned the car into the car park. ☊ turn ☊
The road turns to the left after the church. ☊ turn ☊
The river turns north at this point. ☊ turn ☊
The wheels of the car began to turn. ☊ turn ☊
turn sth (+ adv./prep.): He turned the key in the lock. ☊ turn ☊
She turned the wheel sharply to the left. ☊ turn ☊
We arranged to meet at 7.30, but she never turned up. ☊ turn up ☊
Brown the meat on one side, then turn it over and brown the other side. ☊ turn sth over ☊
If you turn over you might find it easier to get to sleep. ☊ turn over ☊
The car skidded and turned over. ☊ turn over ☊
The smell made my stomach turn over (= made me feel sick). ☊ turn over ☊
turn that...: It turned out that she was a friend of my sister. ☊ turn out ☊
turn to be/have sth: The job turned out to be harder than we thought. ☊ turn out ☊
Turn around and let me look at your back. ☊ turn around/round, turn sb/sth around/round ☊
I turned my chair round to face the fire. ☊ turn around/round, turn sb/sth around/round ☊
The weather became so bad that they had to turn back. ☊ turn back, turn sb/sth back ☊
We said we would do it—there can be no turning back. ☊ turn back, turn sb/sth back ☊
Our car was turned back at the border. ☊ turn back, turn sb/sth back ☊
Why did she turn down your invitation? ☊ turn sb/sth down ☊
He has been turned down for ten jobs so far. ☊ turn sb/sth down ☊
He asked her to marry him but she turned him down. ☊ turn sb/sth down ☊
Please turn the volume down. ☊ turn sth down ☊
Our dream holiday turned into a nightmare. ☊ turn (from sth) into sth ☊
In one year she turned from a problem child into a model student. ☊ turn (from sth) into sth ☊
The prince was turned into a frog by the witch. ☊ turn sb/sth (from sth) into sth ☊
Please turn the television off before you go to bed. ☊ turn sth off ☊
He really knows how to turn on the charm (= suddenly become pleasant and attractive). ☊ turn sth on ☊
She has nobody she can turn to. ☊ turn to sb/sth ☊
When it's your turn, take another card. ☊ turn ☊
Give the handle a few turns. ☊ turn ☊
The male and female birds take turns in sitting on the eggs. ☊ take turns (in sth/to do sth) ☊
The kids took turns on the swing. ☊ take turns (in sth/to do sth) ☊
What's on TV tonight? ☊ TV ☊
a TV series/show/programme ☊ TV ☊
satellite/cable/digital TV ☊ TV ☊
She's a highly paid TV presenter. ☊ TV ☊
I don't know him well; I've only met him twice. ☊ twice ☊
She's expecting twins. ☊ twin ☊
A snake was twisting around his arm. ☊ twist ☊
Twist the knob to the left to open the door. ☊ twist ☊
Nervously I twisted the ring on my finger. ☊ twist ☊
I twisted and turned to avoid being caught. ☊ twist ☊
twist sth/yourself + adv./prep.: He managed to twist himself round in the restricted space. ☊ twist ☊
Twist the wire to form a circle. ☊ twist ☊
twist sth (+ adv./prep.): He grabbed me and twisted my arm behind my back. ☊ twist ☊
(+ adv./prep.): Her face twisted in anger. ☊ twist ☊
the twists and turns of his political career ☊ twist ☊
The story has taken another twist. ☊ twist ☊
a bizarre twist to the tale ☊ twist ☊
a gnarled and twisted tree ☊ twisted ☊
May I borrow it for a day or two? ☊ a day, moment, pound, etc. or two ☊
He's inclined to put two and two together and make five (= reaches the wrong conclusion from what he sees, hears, etc.). ☊ put two and two together ☊
I love this type of book. ☊ type ☊
I love these types of books. ☊ type ☊
I love these type of books. ☊ type ☊
What do you charge for this type of work? ☊ type ☊
What do you charge for work of this type? ☊ type ☊
It is the first car of its type to have this design feature. ☊ type ☊
typing errors ☊ type ☊
type sth (out/in/up): This letter will need to be typed (out) again. ☊ type ☊
Type (in) the filename, then press 'Return'. ☊ type ☊
Has that report been typed up yet? ☊ type ☊
a typical Italian cafe ☊ typical ☊
This is a typical example of Roman pottery. ☊ typical ☊
typical of sb/sth: This meal is typical of local cookery. ☊ typical ☊
typical for sb/sth: The weather at the moment is not typical for July. ☊ typical ☊
A typical working day for me begins at 7.30. ☊ typical ☊
On a typical day, we receive about 50 letters. ☊ typical ☊
Typical interview questions are 'Why do you want to study law?' or 'Why did you choose this college?' ☊ typical ☊
She's late again—typical! ☊ typical ☊
The factory typically produces 500 chairs a week. ☊ typically ☊
typically American hospitality ☊ typically ☊
Typically, she couldn't find her keys. ☊ typically ☊
We will accept ultimate responsibility for whatever happens. ☊ ultimate ☊
The ultimate decision lies with the parents. ☊ ultimate ☊
This race will be the ultimate test of your skill. ☊ ultimate ☊
Ultimately, you'll have to make the decision yourself. ☊ ultimately ☊
colourful beach umbrellas ☊ umbrella ☊
an umbrella stand ☊ umbrella ☊
He lay there, unable to move. ☊ unable ☊
Let us know if you're unable to come. ☊ unable ☊
They have been unable or unwilling to resolve the conflict. ☊ unable ☊
Such behaviour is totally unacceptable in a civilized society. ☊ unacceptable ☊
Noise from the factory has reached an unacceptable level. ☊ unacceptable ☊
I'm still uncertain of my feelings for him. ☊ uncertain ☊
It is uncertain what his role in the company will be. ☊ uncertain ☊
uncomfortable shoes ☊ uncomfortable ☊
She still finds it uncomfortable to stand without support. ☊ uncomfortable ☊
He looked distinctly uncomfortable when the subject was mentioned. ☊ uncomfortable ☊
They found him lying unconscious on the floor. ☊ unconscious ☊
The brochure is full of unconscious humour. ☊ unconscious ☊
She is unconscious of the effect she has on people. ☊ unconscious ☊
He was quite unconscious of the danger. ☊ unconscious ☊
The dog squeezed under the gate and ran into the road. ☊ under ☊
The boat lay under several feet of water. ☊ under ☊
The country is now under martial law. ☊ under ☊
The coinage was reformed under Elizabeth I (= when she was queen). ☊ under ☊
She has a staff of 19 working under her. ☊ under ☊
Under its new conductor, the orchestra has established an international reputation. ☊ under ☊
Under the terms of the lease you had no right to sublet the property. ☊ under ☊
Is the television still under guarantee? ☊ under ☊
The hotel is still under construction. ☊ under ☊
I've been feeling under stress lately. ☊ under ☊
I'm under no illusions about what hard work this will be. ☊ under ☊
You'll be under anaesthetic, so you won't feel a thing. ☊ under ☊
The boat was going under fast. ☊ under ☊
Rescuers found victims trapped several feet underground. ☊ underground ☊
a network of pipelines running underground ☊ underground ☊
This jacket's too big, even with a sweater underneath. ☊ underneath ☊
Underneath her cool exterior she was really very frightened. ☊ underneath ☊
He seems bad-tempered, but he's very soft-hearted underneath. ☊ underneath ☊
He doesn't understand women at all. ☊ understand ☊
We understand each other, even if we don't always agree. ☊ understand ☊
understand (sth): Doctors still don't understand much about the disease. ☊ understand ☊
understand why, what, etc...: I could never understand why she was fired. ☊ understand ☊
They're too young to understand what is happening. ☊ understand ☊
understand sb/sth doing sth: I just can't understand him taking the money. ☊ understand ☊
I just can't understand his taking the money. ☊ understand ☊
She didn't understand the form she was signing. ☊ understand ☊
The committee has little or no understanding of the problem. ☊ understanding ☊
The existence of God is beyond human understanding (= humans cannot know whether God exists or not). ☊ understanding ☊
We must tackle the problem with sympathy and understanding. ☊ understanding ☊
Try to show a little more understanding. ☊ understanding ☊
The statement is open to various understandings. ☊ understanding ☊
an underwater camera ☊ underwater ☊
She packed one change of underwear. ☊ underwear ☊
I undid the package and took out the books. ☊ undo ☊
an unemployed builder ☊ unemployed ☊
an increase in the number of people registered as unemployed ☊ unemployed ☊
an area of high/low unemployment ☊ unemployment ☊
measures to help reduce/tackle unemployment ☊ unemployment ☊
the level/rate of unemployment ☊ unemployment ☊
an unexpected visitor ☊ unexpected ☊
The announcement was not entirely unexpected. ☊ unexpected ☊
The plane was unexpectedly delayed. ☊ unexpectedly ☊
She died unexpectedly of a heart attack. ☊ unexpectedly ☊
She claims to have been unfairly dismissed. ☊ unfairly ☊
He was unfortunate to lose in the final round. ☊ unfortunate ☊
It was an unfortunate accident. ☊ unfortunate ☊
She described the decision as 'unfortunate'. ☊ unfortunate ☊
It was unfortunate that he couldn't speak English. ☊ unfortunate ☊
Unfortunately, I won't be able to attend the meeting. ☊ unfortunately ☊
I can't make it, unfortunately. ☊ unfortunately ☊
Unfortunately for him, the police had been informed and were waiting outside. ☊ unfortunately ☊
It won't be finished for a few weeks. Unfortunately! ☊ unfortunately ☊
I didn't realize but he was deeply unhappy at that time. ☊ unhappy ☊
Many people are deeply unhappy about the way the government has handled this matter. ☊ unhappy ☊
a military/police/nurse's uniform ☊ uniform ☊
This consideration was not unimportant. ☊ unimportant ☊
I was just a young girl from a small town and I felt very unimportant. ☊ unimportant ☊
Everyone's fingerprints are unique. ☊ unique ☊
The deal will put the company in a unique position to export goods to Eastern Europe. ☊ unique ☊
an atmosphere that is unique to New York ☊ unique ☊
The koala is unique to Australia. ☊ unique ☊
Medical units were operating in the disaster area. ☊ unit ☊
His aim was to unite Italy. ☊ unite ☊
unite (sb/sth) (with sb/sth): She unites keen business skills with a charming personality. ☊ unite ☊
the United States of America ☊ united ☊
efforts to build a united Europe ☊ united ☊
We should present a united front (= an appearance of being in agreement with each other). ☊ united ☊
theories of how the universe began ☊ universe ☊
an unkind remark ☊ unkind ☊
He was never actually unkind to them. ☊ unkind ☊
She never said anything unkind about anyone. ☊ unkind ☊
a species of insect previously unknown to science ☊ unknown ☊
He was trying, for some unknown reason, to count the stars. ☊ unknown ☊
The disease is as yet unknown in Europe (= there have been no cases there). ☊ unknown ☊
It was not unknown for people to have to wait several hours (= it happened sometimes). ☊ unknown ☊
You won't get paid for time off unless you have a doctor's note. ☊ unless ☊
Unless I'm mistaken, she was back at work yesterday. ☊ unless ☊
He hasn't got any hobbies—unless you call watching TV a hobby. ☊ unless ☊
Unless something unexpected happens, I'll see you tomorrow. ☊ unless ☊
Music is quite unlike any other art form. ☊ unlike ☊
Unlike most systems, this one is very easy to install. ☊ unlike ☊
unlikely (that...): It's most (= very) unlikely that she'll arrive before seven. ☊ unlikely ☊
In the unlikely event of a problem arising, please contact the hotel manager. ☊ unlikely ☊
She gave me an unlikely explanation for her behaviour. ☊ unlikely ☊
unload sth from sth: Everyone helped to unload the luggage from the car. ☊ unload ☊
unload (sth): This isn't a suitable place to unload the van. ☊ unload ☊
He was very unlucky not to win. ☊ unlucky ☊
If you're unlucky enough to get trapped in a lift, remember not to panic. ☊ unlucky ☊
By some unlucky chance, her name was left off the list. ☊ unlucky ☊
Some people think it's unlucky to walk under a ladder. ☊ unlucky ☊
Thirteen is often considered an unlucky number. ☊ unlucky ☊
Start number 13 proved unlucky for the Swiss skier. ☊ unlucky ☊
They were found guilty of causing unnecessary suffering to animals. ☊ unnecessary ☊
All this fuss is totally unnecessary. ☊ unnecessary ☊
He was very unpleasant to me. ☊ unpleasant ☊
She said some very unpleasant things about you. ☊ unpleasant ☊
The job was beginning to make unreasonable demands on his free time. ☊ unreasonable ☊
The fees they charge are not unreasonable. ☊ unreasonable ☊
It would be unreasonable to expect somebody to come at such short notice. ☊ unreasonable ☊
He was being totally unreasonable about it. ☊ unreasonable ☊
She is still a little unsteady on her feet after the operation. ☊ unsteady ☊
an unsteady hand ☊ unsteady ☊
She made several unsuccessful attempts to see him. ☊ unsuccessful ☊
Let's wait until the rain stops. ☊ until ☊
Until she spoke I hadn't realized she wasn't English. ☊ until ☊
You're not going out until you've finished this. ☊ until ☊
Until now I have always lived alone. ☊ until ☊
They moved here in 2009. Until then they'd always been in the London area. ☊ until ☊
You can stay on the bus until London (= until you reach London). ☊ until ☊
It's unusual for the trees to flower so early. ☊ unusual ☊
She has a very unusual name. ☊ unusual ☊
It's not unusual for young doctors to work a 70-hour week (= it happens often). ☊ unusual ☊
She was unable, or unwilling, to give me any further details. ☊ unwilling ☊
She agreed to their conditions, albeit unwillingly. ☊ unwillingly ☊
He jumped up from his chair. ☊ up ☊
A car drove up and he got in. ☊ up ☊
They've moved up north. ☊ up ☊
She tore the paper up. ☊ up ☊
I have some paperwork to finish up. ☊ up ☊
Time's up. Stop writing and hand in your papers. ☊ up ☊
He's up and about again after his illness. ☊ up ☊
What's up? (= What is the matter?) ☊ up ☊
What's up with him? He looks furious. ☊ up ☊
Up to now he's been very quiet. ☊ up to sth ☊
The boat bobbed up and down on the water. ☊ up and down ☊
Shall we eat out or stay in? It's up to you. ☊ be up to sb ☊
She climbed up the flight of steps. ☊ up ☊
a cruise up the Rhine ☊ up ☊
The decision was based upon two considerations. ☊ upon ☊
the upper arm ☊ upper ☊
upset sb/yourself: This decision is likely to upset a lot of people. ☊ upset ☊
Try not to let him upset you. ☊ upset ☊
Don't upset yourself about it—let's just forget it ever happened. ☊ upset ☊
it upsets sb that...: It upset him that nobody had bothered to tell him about it. ☊ upset ☊
it upsets sb to do sth: It upsets me to think of her all alone in that big house. ☊ upset ☊
There's no point getting upset about it. ☊ upset ☊
I've been off work with an upset stomach. ☊ upset ☊
She finds the divorce too upsetting to talk about. ☊ upsetting ☊
The police turned the whole house upside down looking for clues. ☊ turn sth upside down ☊
We've converted the upstairs into an office. ☊ upstairs ☊
A flight of steps led upwards to the front door. ☊ upwards ☊
Place your hands on the table with the palms facing upwards. ☊ upwards ☊
urban development (= the process of building towns and cities or making them larger) ☊ urban ☊
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 ☊
The situation is dangerous and the UN is urging caution. ☊ urge ☊
sexual urges ☊ urge ☊
a problem that requires urgent attention ☊ urgent ☊
'Can I see you for a moment?' 'Is it urgent?' ☊ urgent ☊
They've called an urgent meeting for this evening. ☊ urgent ☊
It is urgent that the law be changed. ☊ urgent ☊
Have you ever used this software before? ☊ use ☊
How often do you use (= travel by) the bus? ☊ use ☊
They were able to achieve a settlement without using military force. ☊ use ☊
use sth for sth/for doing sth: We used a carrot for the snowman's nose. ☊ use ☊
use sth to do sth: Police used tear gas to disperse the crowds. ☊ use ☊
This type of heater uses a lot of electricity. ☊ use ☊
I hope you haven't used all the milk. ☊ use ☊
I'm not sure that this is the most valuable use of my time. ☊ use ☊
The chapel was built in the 12th century and is still in use today. ☊ use ☊
The bar is for the use of members only. ☊ use ☊
This chemical has a wide range of industrial uses. ☊ use ☊
It's no use—I can't persuade her. ☊ it's no use (doing sth), what's the use (of doing sth)? ☊
used to sth: I found the job tiring at first but I soon got used to it. ☊ used ☊
We used to go sailing on the lake in summer. ☊ used to ☊
You used to see a lot of her, didn't you? ☊ used to ☊
useful (for sth/for doing sth): These plants are particularly useful for brightening up shady areas. ☊ useful ☊
Don't just sit watching television—make yourself useful! ☊ useful ☊
This information could prove useful. ☊ useful ☊
This pen is useless. ☊ useless ☊
She tried to work, but it was useless (= she wasn't able to). ☊ useless ☊
computer software users ☊ user ☊
He didn't sound like his usual happy self. ☊ usual ☊
They asked me why I wanted the job and why I thought I was suitable—you know, the usual thing. ☊ usual ☊
the Christmas/Easter/summer vacation ☊ vacation ☊
the long vacation (= the summer vacation) ☊ vacation ☊
They're on vacation in Hawaii right now. ☊ vacation ☊
a bus pass valid for 1 month ☊ valid ☊
They have a valid claim to compensation. ☊ valid ☊
a wooded valley ☊ valley ☊
The book provides valuable information on recent trends. ☊ valuable ☊
This advice was to prove valuable. ☊ valuable ☊
Luckily, nothing valuable was stolen. ☊ valuable ☊
My home is my most valuable asset. ☊ valuable ☊
a return to traditional values in education, such as firm discipline ☊ value ☊
The value of regular exercise should not be underestimated. ☊ value ☊
This ring has great sentimental value for me. ☊ value ☊
The story has very little news value. ☊ value ☊
to be good/excellent value (= worth the money it costs) ☊ value ☊
This great value-for-money offer is only available to society members. ☊ value ☊
value sb/sth (for sth): The area is valued for its vineyards. ☊ value ☊
a police van (= for carrying police officers or prisoners) ☊ van ☊
The dial records very slight variations in pressure. ☊ variation ☊
Currency exchange rates are always subject to variation. ☊ variation ☊
regional/seasonal variation (= depending on the region or time of year) ☊ variation ☊
This soup is a spicy variation on a traditional favourite. ☊ variation ☊
varied opinions ☊ varied ☊
He led a full and varied life. ☊ varied ☊
He resigned for a variety of reasons. ☊ variety ☊
This tool can be used in a variety of ways. ☊ variety ☊
She took the job for various reasons. ☊ various ☊
There are various ways of doing this. ☊ various ☊
New techniques were introduced with varying degrees of success. ☊ vary ☊
vary with sth: The menu varies with the season. ☊ vary ☊
vary according to sth: Prices vary according to the type of room you require. ☊ vary ☊
vary from sth to sth: Pulse rates vary slightly from person to person. ☊ vary ☊
vary (between A and B): Class numbers vary between 25 and 30. ☊ vary ☊
'What time do you start work?' 'It varies.' ☊ vary ☊
The job enables me to vary the hours I work. ☊ vary ☊
The aerobics instructor varies the routine each week. ☊ vary ☊
In the vast majority of cases, this should not be a problem. ☊ vast ☊
motor vehicles (= cars, buses, lorries/trucks, etc.) ☊ vehicle ☊
Are you the driver of this vehicle? ☊ vehicle ☊
He's never ventured abroad in his life. ☊ venture ☊
She gave us her version of what had happened that day. ☊ version ☊
Their versions of how the accident happened conflict. ☊ version ☊
The English version of the novel is due for publication next year. ☊ version ☊
'Do you like it?' 'Yeah, I do. Very much.' ☊ very ☊
'Is it what you expected?' 'Oh yes, very much so.' ☊ very ☊
Be there by six at the very latest. ☊ very ☊
At last he had his very own car (= belonging to him and to nobody else). ☊ very ☊
We flew home via Dubai. ☊ via ☊
She was the innocent victim of an arson attack. ☊ victim ☊
a home video (= not a professional one) ☊ video ☊
There was nobody in view. ☊ view ☊
There were magnificent views of the surrounding countryside. ☊ view ☊
The traditional view was that marriage was meant to last. ☊ view ☊
view (about/on sth): His views on the subject were well known. ☊ view ☊
This evidence supports the view that there is too much violence on television. ☊ view ☊
A viewing platform gave stunning views over the valley. ☊ view ☊
How do you view your position within the company? ☊ view ☊
view sb/sth with sth: She viewed him with suspicion. ☊ view ☊
We visited towns and villages all over Spain. ☊ village ☊
He reacted to the idea with some violence. ☊ violence ☊
a violent change ☊ violent ☊
They are violently opposed to the idea. ☊ violently ☊
This year's results are virtually the same as last year's. ☊ virtually ☊
The red squirrel has become virtually extinct in most of the country. ☊ virtually ☊
The house is clearly visible from the beach. ☊ visible ☊
Most stars are not visible to the naked eye. ☊ visible ☊
The moon was just visible between the clouds. ☊ visible ☊
He showed no visible sign of emotion. ☊ visible ☊
After using the cream for a month, I could see no visible difference. ☊ visible ☊
20-20 vision (= the ability to see perfectly) ☊ vision ☊
The couple moved outside her field of vision. ☊ vision ☊
He glimpsed something on the edge of his vision. ☊ vision ☊
I had visions of us getting hopelessly lost. ☊ vision ☊
The idea came to her in a vision. ☊ vision ☊
He's a competent politician, but he lacks vision. ☊ vision ☊
The Prime Minister is visiting Japan at the moment. ☊ visit ☊
This is an area rarely visited by Europeans. ☊ visit ☊
For more information, visit our website. ☊ visit ☊
We don't live here. We're just visiting. ☊ visit ☊
It's my first visit to New York. ☊ visit ☊
They're on an exchange visit to France. ☊ visit ☊
If you have time, pay a visit to the local museum. ☊ visit ☊
We had a visit from the police last night. ☊ visit ☊
Is this a social visit, or is it business? ☊ visit ☊
a visit to the doctor ☊ visit ☊
a home visit (= when your doctor visits you) ☊ visit ☊
Visits to our website have doubled in a year. ☊ visit ☊
We've got visitors coming this weekend. ☊ visitor ☊
Do you get many visitors? ☊ visitor ☊
She's a frequent visitor to the US. ☊ visitor ☊
How can we attract more visitors to our website? ☊ visitor ☊
vital (to sth): Good financial accounts are vital to the success of any enterprise. ☊ vital ☊
vital to do sth: It was vital to show that he was not afraid. ☊ vital ☊
The word 'failure' is not in his vocabulary (= for him, failure does not exist). ☊ vocabulary ☊
Employees should have a voice in the decision-making process. ☊ voice ☊
to speak in a deep/soft/loud/quiet, etc. voice ☊ voice ☊
'I promise,' she said in a small voice (= a quiet, shy voice). ☊ voice ☊
When did his voice break (= become deep like a man's)? ☊ voice ☊
He was suffering from flu and had lost his voice (= could not speak). ☊ voice ☊
She has a good singing voice. ☊ voice ☊
She was in good voice (= singing well) at the concert tonight. ☊ voice ☊
the sheer volume (= large amount) of business ☊ volume ☊
This work has grown in volume recently. ☊ volume ☊
New roads are being built to cope with the increased volume of traffic. ☊ volume ☊
The chairperson has the casting/deciding vote. ☊ vote ☊
The party increased their share of the vote. ☊ vote ☊
In Britain and the US, people get the vote at 18. ☊ vote ☊
vote (for/against sb/sth): Did you vote for or against her? ☊ vote ☊
How did you vote at the last election? ☊ vote ☊
vote in favour of sth: Over 60% of members voted in favour of (= for) the motion. ☊ vote ☊
vote sth: We voted Democrat in the last election. ☊ vote ☊
vote to do sth: Parliament voted to set up an independent inquiry into the matter. ☊ vote ☊
wage demands/claims/settlements ☊ wage ☊
The staff have agreed to a voluntary wage freeze (= a situation in which wages are not increased for a time). ☊ wage ☊
wage sth: The rebels have waged a guerrilla war since 2007. ☊ wage ☊
He put his arm around her waist. ☊ waist ☊
a skirt with an elasticated waist ☊ waist ☊
She rang the bell and waited. ☊ wait ☊
The President agreed to speak to the waiting journalists. ☊ wait ☊
This is just the opportunity I've been waiting for. ☊ wait ☊
I've got some calls to make but they can wait until tomorrow. ☊ wait ☊
I'm afraid this can't wait. It's very important. ☊ wait ☊
Can you wait a second while I make a call? ☊ wait a minute/moment/second ☊
Wait a minute—this isn't the right key. ☊ wait a minute/moment/second ☊
I can hardly wait to see him again. ☊ I, they, etc. can't wait/can hardly wait ☊
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 to do sth: He woke up to find himself alone in the house. ☊ wake ☊
I was woken by the sound of someone moving around. ☊ wake ☊
'How did you get here?' 'I walked.' ☊ walk ☊
She missed the bus and had to walk home. ☊ walk ☊
walk sth: Children here walk several miles to school. ☊ walk ☊
(+ adv./prep.): We're going walking in the mountains this summer. ☊ walk ☊
walk sth: They love walking the moors. ☊ walk ☊
They hinted that they would walk out of the peace talks. ☊ walk out (of sth) ☊
She just walked up to the desk and asked to see the manager. ☊ walk up (to sb/sth) ☊
Let's go for a walk. ☊ walk ☊
She's taken the dog for a walk. ☊ walk ☊
There are some interesting walks in the area. ☊ walk ☊
walking boots ☊ walking ☊
a walking holiday in Scotland ☊ walking ☊
wander sth: The child was found wandering the streets alone. ☊ wander ☊
It's easy to be distracted and let your attention wander. ☊ wander ☊
wander away, back, to, etc. sth: Her thoughts wandered back to her youth. ☊ wander ☊
What this house wants is a good clean. ☊ want ☊
want doing sth: The plants want watering daily. ☊ want ☊
want to be/have sth: The plants want to be watered daily. ☊ want ☊
She's always wanted a large family. ☊ want ☊
want (to do sth): What do you want to do tomorrow? ☊ want ☊
We didn't want this to happen. ☊ want ☊
It was the year Britain declared war on Germany. ☊ war ☊
the theatre of war (= the area in which fighting takes place) ☊ war ☊
The government has declared war on drug dealers. ☊ war ☊
This sleeping bag is very warm. ☊ warm ☊
It's nice and warm in here. ☊ warm ☊
The children jumped up and down to keep warm. ☊ warm ☊
You'll be as warm as toast in here. ☊ warm ☊
Wait for the warmer weather before putting the plants in the garden. ☊ warm ☊
Come in and warm yourself by the fire. ☊ warm ☊
She felt the warmth of his arms around her. ☊ warmth ☊
The area is famous for the warmth and hospitality of its people. ☊ warmth ☊
If you're thinking of getting a dog, be warned—they take a lot of time and money. ☊ warn ☊
warn (sb) that...: She was warned that if she did it again she would lose her job. ☊ warn ☊
warn (sb) + speech: 'Beware of pickpockets,' she warned (him). ☊ warn ☊
warn sb (to do sth): He warned Billy to keep away from his daughter. ☊ warn ☊
They were warned not to climb the mountain in such bad weather. ☊ warn ☊
to give sb fair/advance/adequate warning of sth ☊ warning ☊
The bridge collapsed without (any) warning. ☊ warning ☊
Many people continue to ignore warnings about the dangers of sunbathing. ☊ warning ☊
The union failed to heed warnings that strike action would lead to the closure of the factory. ☊ warning ☊
wash sth/sb: These jeans need washing. ☊ wash ☊
to wash your hands ☊ wash ☊
Wash the fruit thoroughly before eating. ☊ wash ☊
wash sth/sb + adj.: The beach had been washed clean by the tide. ☊ wash ☊
I washed and changed before going out. ☊ wash ☊
wash yourself: She was no longer able to wash herself. ☊ wash ☊
a gentle shampoo for frequent washing ☊ washing ☊
Would you hang the washing out (= hang it outside to dry)? ☊ washing ☊
We got straight down to business without wasting time on small talk. ☊ waste ☊
waste sth (in) doing sth: She wasted no time in rejecting the offer (= she rejected it immediately). ☊ waste ☊
waste sb/sth as sth: You're wasted as a sales manager—you should have been an actor. ☊ waste ☊
waste disposal (= the process of getting rid of waste) ☊ waste ☊
I hate to see good food go to waste (= be thrown away). ☊ waste ☊
What a waste of paper! ☊ waste ☊
These meetings are a complete waste of time. ☊ waste ☊
They believe the statue is a waste of taxpayers' money. ☊ waste ☊
Waste water is pumped from the factory into a nearby river. ☊ waste ☊
The car was found on a piece of waste ground. ☊ waste ☊
watch sb/sth: to watch television/a football game ☊ watch ☊
She stood and watched as the taxi drove off. ☊ watch ☊
We watched to see what would happen next. ☊ watch ☊
watch sb/sth do sth: They watched the bus disappear into the distance. ☊ watch ☊
Could you watch my bags for me while I buy a paper? ☊ watch ☊
watch sth/yourself: Watch yourself! (= be careful, because you're in a dangerous situation) ☊ watch ☊
I have to watch every penny (= be careful what I spend). ☊ watch ☊
watch where, what, etc...: Hey, watch where you're going! ☊ watch ☊
The cashiers were asked to watch out for forged banknotes. ☊ watch out for sb/sth ☊
The water (= the supply of water) was turned off for several hours each day during the drought. ☊ water ☊
the grey waters of the River Clyde ☊ water ☊
This species is found in coastal waters around the Indian Ocean. ☊ water ☊
He disappeared under the water. ☊ water ☊
I could see my reflection in the water. ☊ water ☊
She declined the offer with a wave of her hand. ☊ wave ☊
With a wave and a shout he ran down the road to meet us. ☊ wave ☊
He gave us a wave as the bus drove off. ☊ wave ☊
Wave after wave of aircraft passed overhead. ☊ wave ☊
A wave of panic spread through the crowd. ☊ wave ☊
Surfers flocked to the beach to ride the waves. ☊ wave ☊
The flag waved in the breeze. ☊ wave ☊
The people on the bus waved and we waved back. ☊ wave ☊
wave at/to sb: Why did you wave at him? ☊ wave ☊
wave sth (about/around): A man in the water was shouting and waving his arms around frantically. ☊ wave ☊
wave sth at sb: She waved her hand dismissively at the housekeeper. ☊ wave ☊
wave sb sth: My mother was crying as I waved her goodbye. ☊ wave ☊
wave sth to sb: My mother was crying as I waved goodbye to her. ☊ wave ☊
wave sth/sb + adv./prep.: 'He's over there,' said Ali, waving a hand towards some trees. ☊ wave ☊
I showed my pass to the security guard and he waved me through. ☊ wave ☊
She waved me away impatiently. ☊ wave ☊
wave sth: Crowds lined the route, waving flags and cheering. ☊ wave ☊
wave sth + adv./prep.: 'I'm rich!' she exclaimed, waving the money under his nose. ☊ wave ☊
I have changed in every way. ☊ way ☊
It's been quite a day, one way and another (= for several reasons). ☊ way ☊
The area's wine industry still has a way to go to full maturity. ☊ way ☊
You came all this way to see us? ☊ way ☊
Make sure that sign's the right way up. ☊ way ☊
Kids were running this way and that (= in all directions). ☊ way ☊
They decided to split the money four ways (= between four different people). ☊ way ☊
We fought our way through the dense vegetation. ☊ way ☊
Unfortunately they ran into a snowstorm along the way. ☊ way ☊
106 Headley Way ☊ way ☊
Don't worry, if she seems quiet—it's just her way. ☊ way ☊
That's no way to speak to your mother! ☊ way ☊
way of doing sth: I'm not happy with this way of working. ☊ way ☊
Infectious diseases can be acquired in several ways. ☊ way ☊
I generally get what I want one way or another (= by some means). ☊ way ☊
I moved my legs out of the way so that she could get past. ☊ out of the way ☊
The letter should be on its way to you. ☊ on your/the/its way ☊
She grabbed her camera and bag on her way out. ☊ on your/the/its way ☊
She didn't speak a word to me all the way back home. ☊ all the way ☊
By the way, I found that book you were looking for. ☊ by the way ☊
What's the time, by the way? ☊ by the way ☊
Oh by the way, if you see Jackie, tell her I'll call her this evening. ☊ by the way ☊
You'll have to move—you're in my way. ☊ in the/sb's way ☊
I left them alone, as I felt I was in the way. ☊ in the/sb's way ☊
the American way of life ☊ a/the/sb's way of life ☊
This skirt is way (= a lot) too short. ☊ way ☊
We've moved to Atlanta. ☊ we ☊
We'd (= the company would) like to offer you the job. ☊ we ☊
The team's weak points are in defence. ☊ weak ☊
He knew her weak spot where Steve was concerned. ☊ weak ☊
a weak light/signal/sound ☊ weak ☊
weak arguments ☊ weak ☊
I enjoyed the movie but I thought the ending was very weak. ☊ weak ☊
a weak team ☊ weak ☊
weak in sth: I was always weak in the science subjects. ☊ weak ☊
a weak currency ☊ weak ☊
The economy is very weak. ☊ weak ☊
a weak and cowardly man ☊ weak ☊
In a weak moment (= when I was easily persuaded) I said she could borrow the car. ☊ weak ☊
a weak leader ☊ weak ☊
The unions have always been weak in this industry. ☊ weak ☊
That bridge is too weak for heavy traffic. ☊ weak ☊
She is still weak after her illness. ☊ weak ☊
His legs felt weak. ☊ weak ☊
She suffered from a weak heart. ☊ weak ☊
The sudden weakness in her legs made her stumble. ☊ weakness ☊
the weakness of the dollar against the pound ☊ weakness ☊
He thought that crying was a sign of weakness. ☊ weakness ☊
It's important to know your own strengths and weaknesses. ☊ weakness ☊
Can you spot the weakness in her argument? ☊ weakness ☊
a lethal/deadly weapon ☊ weapon ☊
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 ☊
She was wearing a new coat. ☊ wear ☊
Was she wearing a seat belt? ☊ wear ☊
He wore glasses. ☊ wear ☊
All delegates must wear a badge. ☊ wear ☊
He wore out two pairs of shoes last year. ☊ wear out, wear sth out ☊
Did you have good weather on your trip? ☊ weather ☊
I'm not going out in this weather! ☊ weather ☊
There's going to be a change in the weather. ☊ weather ☊
if the weather holds/breaks (= if the good weather continues/changes) ☊ weather ☊
The weather is very changeable at the moment. ☊ weather ☊
'Are you going to the beach tomorrow?' 'It depends on the weather.' ☊ weather ☊
She discovered a web of intrigue in the company. ☊ web ☊
I found the information on the Web. ☊ web ☊
I found this information on their website. ☊ website ☊
For current prices please visit our website. ☊ website ☊
She looked beautiful on her wedding day. ☊ wedding ☊
All her friends could hear wedding bells (= they thought she would soon get married). ☊ wedding ☊
last/this/next week ☊ week ☊
What day of the week is it? ☊ week ☊
a two-week vacation ☊ week ☊
a week ago today (= seven days ago) ☊ week ☊
The firm is introducing a shorter working week. ☊ week ☊
Week after week the drought continued. ☊ week after week ☊
Week by week he grew a little stronger. ☊ week by week ☊
Are you doing anything over the weekend? ☊ weekend ☊
Have a good weekend! ☊ weekend ☊
It happened on the weekend of 24 and 25 April. ☊ weekend ☊
We go skiing most weekends in winter. ☊ weekend ☊
These cases weigh a ton (= are very heavy). ☊ weigh ☊
She weighed the stone in her hand (= estimated how heavy it was by holding it). ☊ weigh ☊
In the wild, this fish can reach a weight of 5lbs. ☊ weight ☊
She is trying to lose weight (= become less heavy and less fat). ☊ weight ☊
He's put on/gained weight (= become heavier and fatter) since he gave up smoking. ☊ weight ☊
I just hoped the branch would take my weight. ☊ weight ☊
Don't put any weight on that ankle for at least a week. ☊ weight ☊
They welcomed the new volunteers with open arms (= with enthusiasm). ☊ welcome ☊
I'd welcome any suggestions. ☊ welcome ☊
I warmly welcome this decision. ☊ welcome ☊
In general, the changes they had made were to be welcomed. ☊ welcome ☊
The fine weather made a welcome change. ☊ welcome ☊
Our neighbours made us welcome as soon as we arrived. ☊ welcome ☊
They're welcome to stay here as long as they like. ☊ welcome ☊
These animals make very good pets if treated well (= with kindness). ☊ well ☊
People spoke well of (= spoke with approval of) him. ☊ well ☊
She took it very well (= did not react too badly), all things considered. ☊ well ☊
She was determined to marry well (= marry sb rich and/or with a high social position). ☊ well ☊
He was driving at well over the speed limit. ☊ well ☊
a well-loved tale ☊ well ☊
He liked her well enough (= to a reasonable degree) but he wasn't going to make a close friend of her. ☊ well ☊
She is a talented musician as well as being a photographer. ☊ as well (as sb/sth) ☊
I don't feel very well. ☊ well ☊
Is she well enough to travel? ☊ well ☊
Get well soon! (= for example, on a card) ☊ well ☊
I'm better now, thank you. ☊ well ☊
He's not a well man. ☊ well ☊
'We lost.' 'Oh, well. Better luck next time.' ☊ well ☊
Well? Are you going to tell us or not? ☊ well ☊
Well, I'd better be going now. ☊ well ☊
I think it happened, well, towards the end of last summer. ☊ well ☊
His books are not well known. ☊ well known ☊
Which way is west? ☊ west ☊
Rain is spreading from the west. ☊ west ☊
He lives to the west of (= further west than) the town. ☊ west ☊
I was born in Japan, but I've lived in the West for some years now. ☊ west ☊
West Africa ☊ west ☊
the west coast of Scotland ☊ west ☊
This room faces west. ☊ west ☊
western Spain ☊ western ☊
Western Europe ☊ western ☊
the western slopes of the mountain ☊ western ☊
Western art ☊ western ☊
You'll get wet (= in the rain) if you go out now. ☊ wet ☊
Try not to get your shoes wet. ☊ wet ☊
a wet day ☊ wet ☊
It's going to be wet tomorrow. ☊ wet ☊
What time is it? ☊ what ☊
Nobody knows what will happen next. ☊ what ☊
What about a trip to France? ☊ what about...? ☊
What? I can't hear you. ☊ what? ☊
'I asked her to marry me.' 'You what? ' ☊ what? ☊
What is this tool for? ☊ what for? ☊
What if she forgets to bring it? ☊ what if...? ☊
Whatever decision he made I would support it. ☊ whatever ☊
You have our support, whatever you decide. ☊ whatever ☊
One of the boys was pushing the other along in a little box on wheels. ☊ wheel ☊
She was killed when she was crushed under the wheels of a bus. ☊ wheel ☊
This is the first time I've sat behind the wheel since the accident. ☊ wheel ☊
Do you want to take the wheel (= drive) now? ☊ wheel ☊
When did you last see him? ☊ when ☊
Sunday is the only day when I can relax. ☊ when ☊
There are times when I wonder why I do this job. ☊ when ☊
I loved history when I was at school. ☊ when ☊
He had just drifted off to sleep when the phone rang. ☊ when ☊
You can ask for help whenever you need it. ☊ whenever ☊
Whenever she comes, she brings a friend. ☊ whenever ☊
Just where (= to what situation or final argument) is all this leading us? ☊ where ☊
It's one of the few countries where people drive on the left. ☊ where ☊
We then moved to Paris, where we lived for six years. ☊ where ☊
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 ☊
Wherever she goes, there are crowds of people waiting to see her. ☊ wherever ☊
Use wholegrain breakfast cereals wherever possible. ☊ wherever ☊
He seemed undecided whether to go or stay. ☊ whether ☊
It remains to be seen whether or not this idea can be put into practice. ☊ whether ☊
I asked him whether he had done it all himself or whether someone had helped him. ☊ whether ☊
I'll see whether she's at home (= or not at home). ☊ whether ☊
You are entitled to a free gift whether you accept our offer of insurance or not. ☊ whether ☊
I'm going whether you like it or not. ☊ whether ☊
Whether or not we're successful, we can be sure that we did our best. ☊ whether ☊
His best movie, which won several awards, was about the life of Gandhi. ☊ which ☊
Your claim ought to succeed, in which case the damages will be substantial. ☊ which ☊
The twins are so alike I can't tell which is which. ☊ which is which ☊
While I was waiting at the bus stop, three buses went by in the opposite direction. ☊ while ☊
shoes mended while you wait ☊ while ☊
They chatted for a while. ☊ while ☊
I haven't seen him for quite a while (= a fairly long time). ☊ while ☊
They walked back together, talking all the while (= all the time). ☊ while ☊
+ speech: 'Can you meet me tonight?' he whispered. ☊ whisper ☊
whisper sth (to sb): She leaned over and whispered something in his ear. ☊ whisper ☊
whisper (to sb) that...: He whispered to me that he was afraid. ☊ whisper ☊
He scored the winning goal just seconds before the final whistle. ☊ whistle ☊
He whistled in amazement. ☊ whistle ☊
The crowd booed and whistled as the player came onto the field. ☊ whistle ☊
whistle to sb/sth: She whistled to the dog to come back. ☊ whistle ☊
whistle at sb/sth: Workmen whistled at her as she walked past. ☊ whistle ☊
He whistled at the sheer audacity of the plan. ☊ whistle ☊
The referee whistled for a foul. ☊ whistle ☊
The microphone was making a strange whistling sound. ☊ whistle ☊
His hair was as white as snow. ☊ white ☊
She writes about her experiences as a black girl in a predominantly white city. ☊ white ☊
She went white as a sheet when she heard the news. ☊ white ☊
She was dressed all in white. ☊ white ☊
The people who called yesterday want to buy the house. ☊ who ☊
Mrs Smith, who has a lot of teaching experience at junior level, will be joining the school in September. ☊ who ☊
And then Mary, who we had been talking about earlier, walked in. ☊ who ☊
Send it to whoever is in charge of sales. ☊ whoever ☊
Come out of there, whoever you are. ☊ whoever ☊
I don't want to see them, whoever they are. ☊ whoever ☊
He spent the whole day writing. ☊ whole ☊
Let's forget the whole thing. ☊ whole ☊
She wasn't telling the whole truth. ☊ whole ☊
We offer a whole variety of weekend breaks. ☊ whole ☊
I'm feeling a whole lot better. ☊ a whole lot ☊
The festival will be great for our city and for the country as a whole. ☊ as a whole ☊
On the whole, I'm in favour of the idea. ☊ on the whole ☊
He's a man whose opinion I respect. ☊ whose ☊
Isobel, whose brother he was, had heard the joke before. ☊ whose ☊
Why bother to write? We'll see him tomorrow. ☊ why ☊
That's why I left so early. ☊ why ☊
The reason why the injection needs repeating every year is that the virus changes. ☊ why ☊
Why not write to her? ☊ why not? ☊
'Let's eat out.' 'Why not? ' ☊ why not? ☊
Jenny has a wide circle of friends. ☊ wide ☊
a manager with wide experience of industry ☊ wide ☊
The idea is now widely accepted. ☊ widely ☊
He has travelled widely in Asia. ☊ widely ☊
Her books are widely read (= a lot of people read them). ☊ widely ☊
He's an educated, widely-read man (= he has read a lot of books). ☊ widely ☊
The term is widely used in everyday speech. ☊ widely ☊
The terrace runs the full width of the house. ☊ width ☊
She's his second wife. ☊ wife ☊
It makes me wild (= very angry) to see such waste. ☊ wild ☊
The island is a wild and lonely place. ☊ wild ☊
She looked wildly around for an escape. ☊ wildly ☊
The story had been wildly exaggerated. ☊ wildly ☊
By next year all the money will have been spent. ☊ will ☊
I'll check this letter for you, if you want. ☊ will ☊
He wouldn't come—he said he was too busy. ☊ will ☊
Will you send this letter for me, please? ☊ will ☊
You'll water the plants while I'm away, won't you? ☊ will ☊
You'll do it this minute! ☊ will ☊
Will you be quiet! ☊ will ☊
That'll be the doctor now. ☊ will ☊
Engines won't run without lubricants. ☊ will ☊
This jar will hold a kilo. ☊ will ☊
She'll listen to music, alone in her room, for hours. ☊ will ☊
He would spend hours on the telephone. ☊ will ☊
to have a strong will ☊ will ☊
to have an iron will/a will of iron ☊ will ☊
Her decision to continue shows great strength of will. ☊ will ☊
In spite of what happened, he never lost the will to live. ☊ will ☊
The meeting turned out to be a clash of wills. ☊ will ☊
She always wants to impose her will on other people (= to get what she wants). ☊ will ☊
I don't want to go against your will. ☊ will ☊
It is God's will. ☊ will ☊
They governed according to the will of the people. ☊ will ☊
I ought to make a will. ☊ will ☊
My father left me the house in his will. ☊ will ☊
I was forced to sign the agreement against my will. ☊ against your will ☊
I'm perfectly willing to discuss the problem. ☊ willing ☊
willing helpers/volunteers ☊ willing ☊
She's very willing. ☊ willing ☊
Willing hands pulled him to safety. ☊ willing ☊
She loves to win an argument. ☊ win ☊
win sth: Britain won five gold medals. ☊ win ☊
win sth from sb: The Conservatives won the seat from Labour in the last election. ☊ win ☊
win yourself/sb sth: You've won yourself a trip to New York. ☊ win ☊
The company has won a contract to supply books and materials to schools. ☊ win ☊
a north/south/east/west wind ☊ wind ☊
The trees were swaying in the wind. ☊ wind ☊
The river winds its way between two meadows. ☊ wind ☊
Wind the bandage around your finger. ☊ wind ☊
She looked out of the window. ☊ window ☊
I saw the dress I wanted in the window. ☊ window ☊
a glass of dry/sweet wine ☊ wine ☊
There are no winners in a divorce (= everyone suffers). ☊ winner ☊
a coil of copper wire ☊ wire ☊
a wire basket ☊ wire ☊
The box was fastened with a rusty wire. ☊ wire ☊
overhead wires ☊ wire ☊
fuse wire ☊ wire ☊
The telephone wires had been cut. ☊ wire ☊
a wise decision ☊ wise ☊
I was grateful for her wise counsel. ☊ wise ☊
'Where is he now?' 'I only wish I knew!' ☊ wish ☊
She really wished she'd stayed on at college. ☊ wish ☊
He sat by the phone, wishing it would ring. ☊ wish ☊
wish sb/sth/yourself + adj.: He's dead and it's no use wishing him alive again. ☊ wish ☊
'I'd rather not talk now.' '(Just) as you wish.' ☊ wish ☊
wish to do sth: This course is designed for people wishing to update their computer skills. ☊ wish ☊
I wish to speak to the manager. ☊ wish ☊
I don't wish (= I don't mean) to be rude, but could you be a little quieter? ☊ wish ☊
wish sb sth: She could not believe that he wished her harm. ☊ wish ☊
wish sb/sth to do sth: He was not sure whether he wished her to stay or go. ☊ wish ☊
He has everything he could possibly wish for. ☊ wish ☊
wish sb sth: I wished her a happy birthday. ☊ wish ☊
Wish me luck! ☊ wish ☊
wish (to do sth): She expressed a wish to be alone. ☊ wish ☊
wish that...: It was her dying wish that I should have it. ☊ wish ☊
She lives with her parents. ☊ with ☊
I have a client with me right now. ☊ with ☊
It is treated with acid before being analysed. ☊ with ☊
Be careful with the glasses. ☊ with ☊
Don't be angry with her. ☊ with ☊
She won't be able to help us with all the family commitments she has. ☊ with ☊
With all the lesson preparation I have to do I work 12 hours a day. ☊ with ☊
She sleeps with the window open. ☊ with ☊
Don't stand with your hands in your pockets. ☊ with ☊
His fingers were numb with cold. ☊ with ☊
Skill comes with practice. ☊ with ☊
She acted with a touring company for three years. ☊ with ☊
withdraw (sb/sth) (from sth): Both powers withdrew their forces from the region. ☊ withdraw ☊
She withdrew her hand from his. ☊ withdraw ☊
Unless you return the form within seven days, the offer will be withdrawn. ☊ withdraw ☊
The newspaper withdrew the allegations the next day. ☊ withdraw ☊
You should receive a reply within seven days. ☊ within ☊
That question is not within the scope of this talk. ☊ within ☊
He finds it hard to live within his income (= without spending more than he earns). ☊ within ☊
Despite her grief, she found a hidden strength within herself. ☊ within ☊
They had gone two days without food. ☊ without ☊
He found the place without difficulty. ☊ without ☊
Can you see without your glasses? ☊ without ☊
without doing sth: He left without saying goodbye. ☊ without ☊
without sb doing sth: The party was organized without her knowing anything about it. ☊ without ☊
a defence/prosecution witness ☊ witness ☊
to appear as (a) witness for the defence/prosecution ☊ witness ☊
Several witnesses testified that there had been two gunmen. ☊ witness ☊
The novel is based on an event that he himself had witnessed. ☊ witness ☊
We are now witnessing an unprecedented increase in violent crime. ☊ witness ☊
We had witnessed one of the most outstanding theatrical performances of the decade. ☊ witness ☊
wonder who, where, etc...: I wonder who she is. ☊ wonder ☊
wonder (about sth): 'Why do you want to know?' 'No particular reason. I was just wondering.' ☊ wonder ☊
+ speech: 'What should I do now?' she wondered. ☊ wonder ☊
a wonderful surprise ☊ wonderful ☊
We had a wonderful time last night. ☊ wonderful ☊
You've all been absolutely wonderful! ☊ wonderful ☊
It's wonderful to see you! ☊ wonderful ☊
It's wonderful what you can do when you have to. ☊ wonderful ☊
In the spring, cut out the old wood and shorten the young stems (= of bushes, etc.). ☊ wood ☊
This scarf is 100% wool. ☊ wool ☊
I give you my word that this won't happen again. ☊ word ☊
He promised to help and was as good as his word (= did what he promised). ☊ word ☊
He's a man of his word (= he does what he promises). ☊ word ☊
I trusted her not to go back on her word (= break her promise). ☊ word ☊
Have a word with Pat and see what she thinks. ☊ word ☊
Could I have a quick word with you (= speak to you quickly)? ☊ word ☊
words of love ☊ word ☊
She left without a word (= without saying anything). ☊ word ☊
I don't believe a word of his story (= I don't believe any of it). ☊ word ☊
Remember—not a word to (= don't tell) Peter about any of this. ☊ word ☊
He never breathed a word of this to me. ☊ word ☊
Do you know the words to this song? ☊ word ☊
What's the Spanish word for 'table'? ☊ word ☊
He was a true friend in all senses of the word. ☊ word ☊
Tell me what happened in your own words. ☊ word ☊
I could hear every word they were saying. ☊ word ☊
He couldn't find the words to thank her enough. ☊ word ☊
They asked him to leave—in other words he was fired. ☊ in other words ☊
She repeated their conversation word for word to me. ☊ word for word ☊
My plan worked, and I got them to agree. ☊ work ☊
work on sb/sth: His charm doesn't work on me (= does not affect or impress me). ☊ work ☊
work to do sth: The committee is working to get the prisoners freed. ☊ work ☊
work at sth: I've been working at my assignment all day. ☊ work ☊
work on sth: He is working on a new novel. ☊ work ☊
work for sb/sth: She works for an engineering company. ☊ work ☊
I work out regularly to keep fit. ☊ work out ☊
the collected/complete works of Tolstoy ☊ work ☊
works of fiction/literature ☊ work ☊
She's an artist whose work I really admire. ☊ work ☊
Is this all your own work (= did you do it without help from others)? ☊ work ☊
The work of building the bridge took six months. ☊ work ☊
I have to leave work early today. ☊ work ☊
It is difficult to find work in the present economic climate. ☊ work ☊
She's planning to return to work once the children start school. ☊ work ☊
before/after work (= in the morning/evening each day) ☊ work ☊
full-time/part-time/unpaid/voluntary work ☊ work ☊
Police work is mainly routine. ☊ work ☊
Stop talking and get on with your work. ☊ work ☊
Danger—men at work. ☊ at work ☊
farm/factory/office workers ☊ worker ☊
manual/skilled/unskilled workers ☊ worker ☊
talks between workers and management ☊ worker ☊
recent changes in working practices ☊ working ☊
We live in a rapidly changing world. ☊ world ☊
She felt that the world was against her. ☊ world ☊
The island is a world of brilliant colours and dramatic sunsets. ☊ world ☊
to sail around the world ☊ world ☊
He's the world's highest paid entertainer. ☊ world ☊
There's nothing in the world I'd like more than to visit New York. ☊ in the world ☊
He's always worrying about his weight. ☊ worry ☊
worry over sb/sth: There's no point in worrying over things you can't change. ☊ worry ☊
worry sb/yourself + adj. (about sb/sth): He's worried himself sick (= become extremely anxious) about his daughter. ☊ worry ☊
it worries sb to do sth: It worried me to think what might happen. ☊ worry ☊
A heart attack can be brought on by stress and worry. ☊ worry ☊
My only worry is that... ☊ worry ☊
Students should discuss any problems or worries they have with their course tutors. ☊ worry ☊
The most worrying thing is that she won't let us help. ☊ worrying ☊
The weather got worse during the day. ☊ worse ☊
Don't tell her that—you'll only make things worse. ☊ worse ☊
He told her she'd let them down and she felt worse than ever. ☊ worse ☊
I didn't do it very well, but, if anything, he did it worse than I did. ☊ worse ☊
The increase in taxes means that we'll be £30 a month worse off than before. ☊ be worse off (than sb/sth) ☊
I've only broken my arm; other people are far worse off than me. ☊ be worse off (than sb/sth) ☊
We worship at St Mary's. ☊ worship ☊
He worshipped her from afar (= he loved her but did not tell her his feelings). ☊ worship ☊
Her indecisiveness makes her her own worst enemy. ☊ be your own worst enemy ☊
Let them do their worst—we'll fight them every inch of the way. ☊ do your worst ☊
How much is this painting worth? ☊ worth ☊
If you answer this question correctly, it's worth five points. ☊ worth ☊
worth sth: The museum is certainly worth a visit. ☊ worth ☊
worth doing sth: This idea is well worth considering. ☊ worth ☊
The trip was expensive but it was worth every penny. ☊ worth ☊
He said he would be here at eight o'clock (= His words were: 'I will be there at eight o'clock.'). ☊ would ☊
She asked if I would help. ☊ would ☊
She'd look better with shorter hair. ☊ would ☊
If you went to see him, he would be delighted. ☊ would ☊
She'd be a fool to accept it (= if she accepted). ☊ would ☊
If I had seen the advertisement in time I would have applied for the job. ☊ would ☊
They would never have met if she hadn't gone to Emma's party. ☊ would ☊
I wish you'd be quiet for a minute. ☊ would ☊
She wouldn't change it, even though she knew it was wrong. ☊ would ☊
My car wouldn't start this morning. ☊ would ☊
Would you mind leaving us alone for a few minutes? ☊ would ☊
I would imagine the job will take about two days. ☊ would ☊
He'd always be the first to offer to help. ☊ would ☊
The nurse cleaned the wound. ☊ wound ☊
Seeing him again opened up old wounds. ☊ wound ☊
He had been wounded in the arm. ☊ wound ☊
She felt deeply wounded by his cruel remarks. ☊ wound ☊
His arms were wrapped around her waist. ☊ wrap ☊
The nurse wrapped a bandage tightly around my ankle. ☊ wrap ☊
She tore the cellophane wrapping off the box. ☊ wrapping ☊
She's broken her wrist. ☊ wrist ☊
He wore a copper bracelet on his wrist. ☊ wrist ☊
write that...: In his latest book he writes that the theory has since been disproved. ☊ write ☊
+ speech: 'Of all my books,' wrote Dickens, 'I like this the best.' ☊ write ☊
write sth: to write a novel/a song/an essay/a computer program, etc. ☊ write ☊
write sth about/on sth: He hopes to write a book about his experiences one day. ☊ write ☊
He writes for the 'New Yorker' (= works as a writer). ☊ write ☊
No decision has been made at the time of writing. ☊ write ☊
write sb sth: She wrote him several poems. ☊ write ☊
write in/on/with sth: Please write in pen on both sides of the paper. ☊ write ☊
write sth: Write your name at the top of the paper. ☊ write ☊
She wrote back saying that she couldn't come. ☊ write back (to sb) ☊
a travel/cookery, etc. writer ☊ writer ☊
the writer of this letter ☊ writer ☊
a writing case (= containing paper, pens, etc.) ☊ writing ☊
He is leaving the band to concentrate on his writing. ☊ writing ☊
feminist/travel, etc. writing ☊ writing ☊
The review is a brilliant piece of writing. ☊ writing ☊
Who's this from? I don't recognize the writing. ☊ writing ☊
written communication skills ☊ written ☊
This man has done nothing wrong. ☊ wrong ☊
wrong with sth/with doing sth: What's wrong with eating meat? ☊ wrong ☊
We don't want this document falling into the wrong hands. ☊ wrong ☊
It was his bad luck to be in the wrong place at the wrong time (= so that he got involved in trouble without intending to). ☊ wrong ☊
'What's wrong?' 'Oh, nothing.' ☊ wrong ☊
wrong with sb/sth: There's something wrong with the printer. ☊ wrong ☊
The doctor could find nothing wrong with him. ☊ wrong ☊
Sorry, I must have dialled the wrong number. ☊ wrong ☊
You're holding the camera the wrong way up! ☊ wrong ☊
I think she lives at number 44, but I could be wrong. ☊ wrong ☊
wrong (to do sth): We were wrong to assume that she'd agree. ☊ wrong ☊
She would prove him wrong (= prove that he was wrong) whatever happened. ☊ wrong ☊
If you do what she tells you, you won't go far wrong. ☊ go wrong ☊
The relationship started to go wrong when they moved abroad. ☊ go wrong ☊
No, you've got it all wrong. She's his wife. ☊ get sth 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 ☊
Rightly or wrongly, they felt they should have been better informed (= I do not know whether they were right to feel this way). ☊ wrongly ☊
a boat yard ☊ yard ☊
He stood up, stretched and yawned. ☊ yawn ☊
'We're off to France soon.' 'Oh yeah? When's that?' ☊ oh yeah? ☊
'I'm going to be rich one day.' 'Oh yeah?' (= I don't believe you.) ☊ oh yeah? ☊
'You'll be fine.' 'Yeah, right.' ☊ yeah, right ☊
I lost my job earlier this year. ☊ year ☊
It's exactly a year since I started working here. ☊ year ☊
She gave up teaching three years ago. ☊ year ☊
I have happy memories of my years in Poland (= the time I spent there). ☊ year ☊
He was 14 years old when it happened. ☊ year ☊
She looks young for her years. ☊ year ☊
She's getting on in years (= is no longer young). ☊ year ☊
That's the best movie I've seen in years. ☊ year ☊
She was dressed in yellow. ☊ yellow ☊
the reds and yellows of the trees ☊ yellow ☊
'Is this your car?' 'Yes, it is.' ☊ yes ☊
'Are you coming? Yes or no?' ☊ yes ☊
'I enjoyed her latest novel.' 'Yes, me too.' ☊ yes ☊
'It's an excellent hotel.' 'Yes, but (= I don't completely agree) it's too expensive.' ☊ yes ☊
'I've never met her before.' 'Yes, you have.' ☊ yes ☊
'Dad, can I borrow the car?' 'Yes, but be careful.' ☊ yes ☊
We're hoping that they will say yes to our proposals. ☊ yes ☊
'I'm going to Paris this weekend.' 'Yes...' ☊ yes ☊
'Sorry I'm late—the bus didn't come.' 'Oh yes?' ☊ yes ☊
There will be two ballot boxes—one for yesses and one for noes. ☊ yes ☊
What happened at yesterday's meeting? ☊ yesterday ☊
Yesterday's students are today's employees. ☊ yesterday ☊
All her yesterdays had vanished without a trace. ☊ yesterday ☊
We have yet to decide what action to take (= We have not decided what action to take). ☊ yet ☊
He'll be busy for ages yet. ☊ yet ☊
It was the highest building yet constructed. ☊ yet ☊
snow, snow and yet more snow ☊ yet ☊
As yet little was known of the causes of the disease. ☊ as yet ☊
He has a good job, and yet he never seems to have any money. ☊ yet ☊
I thought she told you. ☊ you ☊
It's a friendly place—people come up to you in the street and start talking. ☊ you ☊
Caterpillars eat the young leaves of this plant. ☊ young ☊
In his younger days he played rugby for Wales. ☊ young ☊
My son's thirteen but he's young for his age (= not as developed as other boys of the same age). ☊ young ☊
It's a book for young and old alike. ☊ young ☊
Excuse me, is this your seat? ☊ your ☊
The bank is on your right. ☊ your ☊
Dentists advise you to have your teeth checked every six months. ☊ your ☊
Is she a friend of yours? ☊ yours ☊
My hair is very fine. Yours is much thicker. ☊ yours ☊
You don't seem quite yourself today (= you do not seem well or do not seem as happy as usual). ☊ yourself ☊
His youth gives him an advantage over the other runners. ☊ youth ☊
the youth of today ☊ youth ☊
an earthquake/danger, etc. zone ☊ zone ☊