hành động hành vi cử chỉ đối xử 
act like: đống → →
parallel ☊ 
song song, đồng thời ☊ 
平行的 ☊ píng xíng de sich bewegen ☊ cử động ☊ 移动 ☊ yí dòng funktionieren ☊ hoạt động ☊ 起作用 ☊ qǐ zuò yòng zugleich ☊ cùng, đồng thời ☊ 同时 ☊ tóng shí schütteln ☊ kích động ☊ 晃动 ☊ huàng dòng widersprechen ☊ bất đồng quan điểm, không đồng ý ☊ 与 ...发生矛盾 ☊ yǔ ..... fā shēng máo dùn friedlich ☊ hòa đồng ☊ 平和的 ☊ píng hé de unüberlegt handeln ☊ hành động thiếu suy nghĩ ☊ 妄自行事， 鲁莽行事 ☊ wàngzì xíngshì, lǔmǎng xíngshì ein Verb konjugieren ☊ chia động từ ☊ 一个动词变位 ☊ yī gè dòngcí biànwèi einen Betrieb lahmlegen ☊ làm tê liệt hoạt động ☊ 使一家企业瘫痪 ☊ shǐ yī jiā qǐyè tānhuàn jemanden beeinflussen ☊ gây ảnh hưởng, tác động lên ai đó ☊ 影响某人 ☊ yǐngxiǎng mǒurén eine Tierart ausrotten ☊ hủy diệt một loài động vật ☊ 一个动物种类的灭绝 ☊ yī gè dòngwù zhǒnglèi de mièjué orientalisch ☊ thuộc phương đông ☊ 东方的 ☊ dōngfāng de hysterisch ☊ dễ bị kích động, cuồng loạn ☊ 歇斯底里的 ☊ xiēsīdǐlǐ de mit jemandem Mitleid haben ☊ có đồng cảm với ai đó ☊ 同情某人 ☊ tóngqíng mǒurén unbeweglich ☊ không cử động ☊ 不动的 ☊ búdòng de der Geldautomat ☊ máy rút tiền tự động ☊ ☊ das Handy ☊ điện thoại di động ☊ ☊ das Geräusch ☊ tiếng động ☊ ☊ der Automat ☊ máy tự động ☊ ☊ der Fahrkartenautomat ☊ máy bán vé tự động ☊ ☊ der Winter ☊ mùa đông ☊ ☊ der Auftrag ☊ giao phó, nhiệm vụ, hợp đồng ☊ ☊ parallel ☊ song song, đồng thời ☊ ☊ der Athlet ☊ vận động viên, lực sĩ ☊ ☊ der Winter ☊ mùa đông ☊ ☊ der Osten ☊ phía đông ☊ ☊ der Kollege ☊ nam đồng nghiệp ☊ ☊ die Kollegin ☊ nữ đồng nghiệp ☊ ☊ der Vertrag ☊ hợp đồng ☊ ☊ der Alarm ☊ báo động ☊ ☊ sich bewegen ☊ cử động ☊ ☊ die Funktion ☊ bộ máy, sự hoạt động ☊ ☊ funktionieren ☊ hoạt động ☊ ☊ die Handlung ☊ hành động ☊ ☊ zugleich ☊ cùng, đồng thời ☊ ☊ der Zeiger einer Uhr ☊ kim đồng hồ ☊ ☊ schütteln ☊ kích động ☊ ☊ widersprechen ☊ bất đồng quan điểm, không đồng ý ☊ ☊ friedlich ☊ hòa đồng ☊ ☊ unüberlegt handeln ☊ hành động thiếu suy nghĩ ☊ ☊ ein Verb konjugieren ☊ chia động từ ☊ ☊ der Genosse ☊ bạn, đồng chí ☊ ☊ die Werft ☊ xưởng đóng tàu ☊ ☊ der Einfluss ☊ sự ảnh hưởng, sự tác động ☊ ☊ der Stapel ☊ chồng chất, đống ☊ ☊ einen Betrieb lahmlegen ☊ làm tê liệt hoạt động ☊ ☊ jemanden beeinflussen ☊ gây ảnh hưởng, tác động lên ai đó ☊ ☊ der Arbeitgeber ☊ nhà tuyển dụng, người sử dụng lao động ☊ ☊ der Arbeitnehmer ☊ người lao động ☊ ☊ die Kündigungsfrist ☊ thời hạn quy ước trước khi chấm dứt hợp đồng (lao động) ☊ ☊ die Selbstbeteiligung ☊ sự tự tham gia, sự tự đóng góp ☊ ☊ die Auswirkung ☊ sự tác động, tác dụng, hiệu quả ☊ ☊ die Menschenmenge ☊ đám đông ☊ ☊ der Messbecher ☊ cốc đong, cốc đo ☊ ☊ die Automatikschaltung ☊ cài số tự động ☊ ☊ das Getriebe ☊ bộ phận truyền động ☊ ☊ der Lenker ☊ ghi đông, tay lái ☊ ☊ die Pfote ☊ chân động vật ☊ ☊ die Tatze ☊ chân động vật lớn ☊ ☊ eine Tierart ausrotten ☊ hủy diệt một loài động vật ☊ ☊ die Tiere füttern ☊ cho động vật ăn ☊ ☊ das Feld ☊ cánh đồng ☊ ☊ der Fußball-Fan ☊ fan bóng đá, cổ động viên bóng đá ☊ ☊ das Babyfon ☊ máy theo dõi tiếng động trẻ em ☊ ☊ orientalisch ☊ thuộc phương đông ☊ ☊ hysterisch ☊ dễ bị kích động, cuồng loạn ☊ ☊ mit jemandem Mitleid haben ☊ có đồng cảm với ai đó ☊ ☊ unbeweglich ☊ không cử động ☊ ☊ der Weinberg ☊ đồi nho, cánh đồng nho ☊ ☊ die Almosen, die Spende ☊ tiền làm từ thiện, sự đóng góp, sự quyên góp ☊ ☊ das Morgenland ☊ phương Đông, Á đông ☊ ☊ 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) 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) Im Winter bieten wir auch Eishockey an. ☊ Vào mùa đông chúng tôi có cả môn hockey trên băng. ☊ (Lektion 13, Nr. 134) 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) Können Sie bitte die Flasche schließen? ☊ Anh làm ơn đóng cái chai lại được không? ☊ (Lektion 28, Nr. 370) Nach einer halben Stunde fanden sie schließlich Kreuzberg. ☊ Sau nửa tiếng đồng hồ, cuối cùng họ đã tìm thấy Kreuzberg. ☊ (Lektion 28, Nr. 379) 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 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) 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) 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) Dort unterschreiben sie den neuen Mietvertrag. ☊ Ở đó họ ký một bản hợp đồng mới thuê nhà. ☊ (Lektion 43, Nr. 626) 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) Im Fußballstadion ☊ Sân bóng Trong sân vận động ☊ (Lektion 49, Nr. 690) Im Stadion brüllt und pfeift die Mehrheit der Zuschauer extrem laut. ☊ Phần lớn khán giả trong sân vận động gào và la hét thật to. ☊ (Lektion 49, Nr. 698) Du hast recht, ich friere auch schon. ☊ Em nói đúng, anh cũng đã đông lạnh rồi. ☊ (Lektion 54, Nr. 764) 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) Meine Kollegin wird sie Ihnen geben. ☊ Nữ đồng nghiệp của tôi sẽ đưa nó cho bạn. ☊ (Lektion 58, Nr. 827) Der Handykauf ☊ Mua điện thoại di động ☊ (Lektion 59, Nr. 828) Tris altes Handy ist defekt. ☊ Cái điện thoại di động cũ của Trí bị hỏng. ☊ (Lektion 59, Nr. 829) 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) Da stimme ich dir zu, so mache ich es auch. ☊ Tôi đồng ý với bạn, vì tôi cũng làm thế. ☊ (Lektion 59, Nr. 840) 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) Endlich angekommen, schließt Tri das Fenster und geht in sein Büro. ☊ Cuối cùng cũng đến nơi, Trí đóng cửa sổ và đi vào phòng làm việc của mình. ☊ (Lektion 67, Nr. 959) 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) Als sie das Auto starten möchte, springt es nicht an. ☊ Khi cô khởi động, xe không nổ. ☊ (Lektion 68, Nr. 966) Sie steigt wieder aus und schaut unter die Motorhaube. ☊ Cô lại xuống xe và nhìn xuống động cơ. ☊ (Lektion 68, Nr. 967) Nein, denn die Beleuchtung funktioniert. ☊ Không, vì đèn vẫn hoạt động. ☊ (Lektion 68, Nr. 972) 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) 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) Die Waage ist diplomatisch, freundlich und friedlich. ☊ Thiên bình có tài ngoại giao, thân thiện và hòa đồng. ☊ (Lektion 80, Nr. 1141) 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) Mein Vertrag geht noch über zwei Jahre, ich bin sehr fleißig und werde oft gelobt. ☊ Hợp đồng của anh còn hơn hai năm nữa, anh rất chăm chỉ và thường được thưởng. ☊ (Lektion 82, Nr. 1165) Ich bin auch der Meinung, dass du etwas ändern solltest. ☊ Em cũng đồng ý rằng anh nên đổi việc khác. ☊ (Lektion 82, Nr. 1167) Oh ja, ich würde gerne eine neue Herausforderung annehmen und an meiner Karriere arbeiten. ☊ ồ được đó, anh rất muồn tiếp nhận thử thách mới và lao động vì sự nghiệp. ☊ (Lektion 82, Nr. 1172) Aber sie bekommen im Durchschnitt 12 Prozent weniger bezahlt als ihre männlichen Kollegen. ☊ Nhưng trung bình họ nhận được lương ít hơn 12 phần trăm so với những đồng nghiệp nam. ☊ (Lektion 83, Nr. 1186) 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) 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) Möchten Sie meiner Kollegin etwas ausrichten? ☊ Anh / Chị muốn nhắn lại gì cho đồng nghiệp của tôi không? ☊ (Lektion 86, Nr. 1258) 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) 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) Liebe Kolleginnen und Kollegen, ☊ Thân gửi các anh / chị đồng nghiệp ☊ (Lektion 89, Nr. 1324) 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) Liebe Kolleginnen und Kollegen, ☊ Các bạn đồng nghiệp thân mến ☊ (Lektion 91, Nr. 1368) In dringenden Fällen, wenden Sie sich bitte an meinen Kollegen. ☊ Trong trường hợp khẩn cấp xin vui lòng liên hệ với đồng nghiệp của tôi. ☊ (Lektion 92, Nr. 1389) 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) 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) 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) Darf ich Ihnen meine Kollegin vorstellen? ☊ Xin phép được giới thiệu nữ đồng nghiệp của tôi. ☊ (Lektion 94, Nr. 1449) Bitte entschuldigen Sie meine Verspätung. Ich stand eine Stunde lang im Stau. ☊ Xin anh / chị thứ lỗi về sự chậm trễ. Tôi bị tắc đường một tiếng đồng hồ. ☊ (Lektion 95, Nr. 1488) 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) Ich bin dafür. ☊ Tôi nhất trí / đồng ý. ☊ (Lektion 100, Nr. 1661) Mit diesem Vorschlag bin ich nicht einverstanden. ☊ Tôi không đồng ý với đề xuất này. ☊ (Lektion 100, Nr. 1665) 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) 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 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 können einen Kollegen um Hilfe bitten. ☊ Chúng ta có thể nhờ một đồng nghiệp khác giúp đỡ. ☊ (Lektion 102, Nr. 1719) 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 Verhältnis mit den Kollegen war sehr gut. Wir haben auch in der Freizeit viel gemeinsam unternommen. ☊ Quan hệ với đồng nghiệp rất tốt. Chúng tôi cũng đi chơi cùng nhau nhiều trong thời gian rỗi. ☊ (Lektion 103, Nr. 1765) 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 suchen neue Kolleginnen und Kollegen. ☊ Chúng tôi cần tìm đồng nghiệp mới. ☊ (Lektion 104, Nr. 1771) Sie denken und handeln unternehmerisch. ☊ Anh / Chị nghĩ và hành động có tính doanh nghiệp. ☊ (Lektion 104, Nr. 1791) Das Arbeitsverhältnis ist auf ein Jahr befristet. ☊ Hợp đồng làm việc này có thời hạn một năm. ☊ (Lektion 104, Nr. 1799) 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) Mit Kollegen im Team zu arbeiten macht mir Spaß. ☊ Tôi thích làm việc cùng đồng nghiệp trong nhóm. ☊ (Lektion 105, Nr. 1824) 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) 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 denke und handle unternehmerisch. ☊ Tôi nghĩ và hành động có tính doanh nghiệp. ☊ (Lektion 108, Nr. 1937) Wie können Sie zu unserem Erfolg beitragen? ☊ Anh / Chị có thể đóng góp vào sự thành công của chúng tôi thế nào? ☊ (Lektion 108, Nr. 1948) Wie möchten Sie die Mitarbeiter in Ihrem Team motivieren? ☊ Anh / Chị khích lệ các đồng nghiệp trong nhóm thế nào? ☊ (Lektion 108, Nr. 1952) 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 schicken Ihnen den Arbeitsvertrag zu. ☊ Chúng tôi gửi anh / chị hợp đồng làm việc. ☊ (Lektion 109, Nr. 1982) Ich werde die Kollegen aus der Marketingabteilung damit beauftragen. ☊ Tôi sẽ chuyển cho đồng nghiệp ở bộ phận marketing. ☊ (Lektion 110, Nr. 2014) 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) Ich danke Ihnen für Ihr zahlreiches Erscheinen. ☊ Tôi cám ơn sự hiện diện đông đảo của quý vị. ☊ (Lektion 114, Nr. 2081) 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 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) 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) 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 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) In diesem Fall stimme ich dir zu. ☊ Trong trường hợp này tôi đồng ý với ý kiến của anh / chị. ☊ (Lektion 115, Nr. 2150) 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) 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) Wer ist dafür? ☊ Ai đồng ý? ☊ (Lektion 117, Nr. 2216) Das Gerät reinigt sich automatisch. ☊ Chiếc máy này làm sạch một cách tự động. ☊ (Lektion 118, Nr. 2272) Das Produkt funktioniert nicht. ☊ Sản phẩm này không hoạt động. ☊ (Lektion 119, Nr. 2277) Funktioniert es jetzt? ☊ Bây giờ thì nó hoạt động phải không? ☊ (Lektion 119, Nr. 2283) 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) Wann schließt das Messezentrum? ☊ Khi nào trung tâm hội chợ đóng cửa? ☊ (Lektion 120, Nr. 2324) 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) 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) Sie erreichen mich über mein Handy. ☊ Anh / Chị có thể liên lạc với tôi qua điện thoại di động. ☊ (Lektion 123, Nr. 2383) Haben Sie etwas zu verzollen? ☊ Anh / Chị / Ông / Bà có mang theo vật gì phải đóng thuế không? ☊ (Lektion 123, Nr. 2389) Das müssen Sie verzollen. ☊ Anh / Chị / Ông / Bà phải đóng thuế cái này. ☊ (Lektion 123, Nr. 2390) Das Produkt war schlecht verpackt. ☊ Sản phẩm được đóng gói không cẩn thận. ☊ (Lektion 125, Nr. 2477) Das Produkt war schlecht verpackt und wurde beim Transport beschädigt. ☊ Sản phẩm được đóng không cẩn thận và bị hỏng trong quá trình vận chuyển. ☊ (Lektion 125, Nr. 2478) accept sb: It may take years to be completely accepted by the local community. ☊ accept ☊
it is accepted that...: It is generally accepted that people are motivated by success. ☊ accept ☊
it is accepted to be, have, etc. sth: The workforce is generally accepted to have the best conditions in Europe. ☊ accept ☊
You have to accept the consequences of your actions. ☊ accept ☊
to open/close an account ☊ account ☊
The poor weather may have accounted for the small crowd. ☊ account for sth ☊
Scientists have found a more accurate way of dating cave paintings. ☊ accurate ☊
He walked across the field. ☊ across ☊
Don't take her seriously—it's all an act. ☊ act ☊
You could tell she was just putting on an act. ☊ act ☊
act of sth: an act of kindness ☊ act ☊
act of sb: The murder was the act of a psychopath. ☊ act ☊
Have you ever acted? ☊ act ☊
Most of the cast act well. ☊ act ☊
He acts all macho, but he's a real softie underneath. ☊ act ☊
+ adv.: John's been acting very strangely lately. ☊ act ☊
act like sb/sth: Stop acting like spoilt children! ☊ 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 ☊
The girl's life was saved because the doctors acted so promptly. ☊ act ☊
He claims he acted in self-defence. ☊ act ☊
I like films with plenty of action. ☊ action ☊
New York is where the action is. ☊ action ☊
military action ☊ action ☊
soldiers killed in action ☊ action ☊
A libel action is being brought against the magazine that published the article. ☊ 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 ☊
What is the best course of action in the circumstances? ☊ action ☊
She began to explain her plan of action to the group. ☊ action ☊
Her quick action saved the child's life. ☊ action ☊
Each of us must take responsibility for our own actions. ☊ 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 new plan for traffic control is being put into action on an experimental basis. ☊ into action ☊
sexually active teenagers ☊ active ☊
animals that are active only at night ☊ active ☊
The virus is still active in the blood. ☊ active ☊
an active volcano (= likely to erupt ) ☊ active ☊
They were both politically active. ☊ active ☊
The parents were active in campaigning against cuts to the education budget. ☊ active ☊
Although he's nearly 80, he is still very active. ☊ active ☊
Before our modern age, people had a more physical and active lifestyle. ☊ active ☊
economic activity ☊ activity ☊
Muscles contract and relax during physical activity. ☊ activity ☊
leisure/outdoor/classroom activities ☊ activity ☊
The club provides a wide variety of activities including tennis, swimming and squash. ☊ activity ☊
illegal/criminal activities ☊ activity ☊
admire sb for doing sth: I don't agree with her, but I admire her for sticking to her principles. ☊ admire ☊
be admitted that...: It was generally admitted that the government had acted too quickly. ☊ admit ☊
The council is expected to adopt the new policy at its next meeting. ☊ adopt ☊
Why can't you two act like civilized adults? ☊ adult ☊
advance on/towards sb/sth: The mob advanced on us, shouting angrily. ☊ advance ☊
She closed the door firmly and advanced towards the desk. ☊ advance ☊
Your lawyer can advise you whether to take any action. ☊ advise ☊
agree on sth: Can we agree on a date? ☊ 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 ☊
You'll have to get your parents' agreement if you want to go on the trip. ☊ agreement ☊
The act lays down a minimum standard for air quality. ☊ air ☊
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 ☊
I hammered on all the doors to raise the alarm. ☊ alarm ☊
By the time the alarm was raised the intruders had escaped. ☊ alarm ☊
The cat set off the alarm (= made it start ringing). ☊ alarm ☊
The captain knew there was an engine fault but didn't want to alarm the passengers. ☊ alarm ☊
an alarming increase in crime ☊ alarming ☊
The rainforests are disappearing at an alarming rate. ☊ alarming ☊
He was buried alive in the earthquake. ☊ alive ☊
All horses are animals, but not all animals are horses. ☊ all ☊
I invited some of my colleagues but not all. ☊ all ☊
Italy joined the war on the Allied side in 1915. ☊ allied ☊
Many civilians died as a result of allied bombing. ☊ allied ☊
allied forces/troops ☊ allied ☊
The crowd parted to allow her through. ☊ allow ☊
our European/NATO allies ☊ ally ☊
a loyal ally of the United States ☊ ally ☊
a close ally and friend of the prime minister ☊ ally ☊
His sister was his ally against their grandparents. ☊ ally ☊
The assassin said he had acted alone. ☊ alone ☊
She lost her job when the factory closed, along with hundreds of others. ☊ along with sb/sth ☊
The landscape has been radically altered, severely damaging wildlife. ☊ alter ☊
I don't altogether agree with you. ☊ altogether ☊
They strolled among the crowds. ☊ among ☊
The comments provoked an angry response from union leaders. ☊ angry ☊
Fish oils are less saturated than animal fats. ☊ animal ☊
the animal kingdom ☊ animal ☊
This product has not been tested on animals. ☊ animal ☊
Humans are the only animals to have developed speech. ☊ animal ☊
antifreeze ☊ anti- ☊
I forbid anyone to touch that clock. ☊ anyone ☊
Many of these animals are not found anywhere else. ☊ anywhere ☊
appeal (to sb) (for sth): to launch a TV appeal for donations to the charity ☊ appeal ☊
appeal (to sb) (for sth): Community leaders appealed for calm (= urged people to remain calm). ☊ appeal ☊
appeal to sb to do sth: Organizers appealed to the crowd not to panic. ☊ appeal ☊
When did mammals appear on the earth? ☊ appear ☊
Winter is approaching. ☊ approach ☊
Now that the problem has been identified, appropriate action can be taken. ☊ appropriate ☊
I can't agree to anything without my partner's approval. ☊ 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 ☊
He gave me an approving nod. ☊ approving ☊
You act as if you're ashamed to be seen with me. ☊ ashamed ☊
assist sb to do sth: a course to assist adults to return to the labour market ☊ assist ☊
activities that will assist the decision-making process ☊ assist ☊
My assistant will now demonstrate the machine in action. ☊ assistant ☊
a proven association between passive smoking and cancer ☊ association ☊
to launch an all-out attack on poverty/unemployment ☊ attack ☊
to launch/make/mount an attack ☊ attack ☊
attempt to do sth: Two factories were closed in an attempt to cut costs. ☊ attempt ☊
attend sth: The meeting was attended by 90% of shareholders. ☊ attend ☊
We acted under the authority of the UN. ☊ authority ☊
automatic doors ☊ automatic ☊
a fully automatic driverless train ☊ automatic ☊
automatic transmission (= in a car, etc.) ☊ automatic ☊
an automatic rifle (= one that continues to fire as long as the trigger is pressed) ☊ automatic ☊
Breathing is an automatic function of the body. ☊ automatic ☊
My reaction was automatic. ☊ automatic ☊
A fine for this offence is automatic. ☊ automatic ☊
The heating switches off automatically. ☊ automatically ☊
I turned left automatically without thinking. ☊ automatically ☊
You will automatically get free dental treatment if you are under 18. ☊ automatically ☊
His speech is bound to awake old fears and hostilities. ☊ awake ☊
The barriers kept the crowd back. ☊ back ☊
Athletes need a good sense of balance. ☊ balance ☊
balance sth (on sth): The television was precariously balanced on top of a pile of books. ☊ balance ☊
Some animals roll themselves into a ball for protection. ☊ ball ☊
It was so crowded I couldn't get to the bar. ☊ bar ☊
The crowd had to stand behind barriers. ☊ barrier ☊
The Yangtze river is a natural barrier to the north-east. ☊ barrier ☊
battery-powered/-operated ☊ battery ☊
How much is a thousand pounds in euros? ☊ be ☊
begin sth at/with sth: He always begins his lessons with a warm-up exercise. ☊ begin ☊
They campaigned on behalf of asylum seekers. ☊ on behalf of sb, on sb's behalf ☊
studying human and animal behaviour ☊ behaviour ☊
She acted in the belief that she was doing good. ☊ belief ☊
She believes that killing animals for food or fur is completely immoral. ☊ believe ☊
The temperatures remained below freezing all day. ☊ below ☊
They found the body buried beneath a pile of leaves. ☊ beneath ☊
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 ☊
A French firm will be bidding for the contract. ☊ bid ☊
The company submitted a bid for the contract to clean the hospital. ☊ bid ☊
the biology of marine animals ☊ biology ☊
The development was bitterly opposed by the local community. ☊ bitterly ☊
A cold wind blew from the east. ☊ blow ☊
The board is/are unhappy about falling sales. ☊ board ☊
members of the board ☊ board ☊
the academic board (= for example, of a British university) ☊ board ☊
a diving board ☊ board ☊
a pile of books ☊ book ☊
a book about/on wildlife ☊ book ☊
born (out) of sth: She acted with a courage born (out) of desperation. ☊ born ☊
I don't know why you bother with that crowd (= why you spend time with them). ☊ bother ☊
I found some coins at the bottom of my bag. ☊ bottom ☊
a device to measure brain activity during sleep ☊ brain ☊
to break an agreement/a contract/a promise/your word ☊ break ☊
a pile of bricks ☊ brick ☊
the broad plains of the American West ☊ broad ☊
Broadly speaking, I agree with you. ☊ broadly ☊
The music builds up to a rousing climax. ☊ build up (to sth) ☊
Your letter got buried under a pile of papers. ☊ bury ☊
It is the business of the police to protect the community. ☊ business ☊
If we close down for repairs, we'll lose business. ☊ business ☊
By my watch it is two o'clock. ☊ by ☊
We only sell it by the metre. ☊ by ☊
I camped overnight in a field. ☊ camp ☊
Today police launched (= began) a campaign to reduce road accidents. ☊ campaign ☊
The stadium can be emptied in four minutes. ☊ can ☊
It can be quite cold here in winter. ☊ can ☊
The US has agreed to cancel debts (= say that they no longer need to be paid) totalling $10 million. ☊ cancel ☊
They played to a capacity crowd (= one that filled all the space or seats). ☊ capacity ☊
Troops are stationed in and around the capital. ☊ capital ☊
Captain Jones and his co-pilot ☊ captain ☊
capture sb: Allied troops captured over 300 enemy soldiers. ☊ capture ☊
That will be a good career move (= something that will help your career). ☊ career ☊
a packing case (= a large wooden box for packing things in) ☊ case ☊
The museum needs to find ways of raising cash. ☊ cash ☊
Mark walked in and caught them at it (= in the act of doing sth wrong). ☊ catch ☊
thieves caught in the act ☊ catch ☊
Animal welfare campaigners raised £70 000 for their cause last year. ☊ cause ☊
The donation is the biggest private gift to a humanitarian cause. ☊ cause ☊
cease sth: They voted to cease strike action immediately. ☊ cease ☊
cell phone users ☊ cell phone ☊
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 ☊
There will be rain later in central and eastern parts of the country. ☊ central ☊
a shopping/sports/leisure/community centre ☊ centre ☊
certain (that)...: It is certain that they will agree. ☊ certain ☊
They are certain to agree. ☊ certain ☊
Certain people might disagree with this. ☊ certain ☊
to set in motion a chain of events ☊ chain ☊
the chairman of the board of governors (= of a school) ☊ chairman ☊
The members left the council chamber. ☊ chamber ☊
The operation has a fifty-fifty chance of success. ☊ chance ☊
change sth into sth: to change dollars into yen ☊ change ☊
change sth for/into sth: to change a dollar bill for four quarters ☊ 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 ☊
The police pointed out the illegal character of the protest action. ☊ character ☊
Most of the runners in the London Marathon are raising money for charity. ☊ charity ☊
We were chased by a bull while crossing the field. ☊ chase ☊
Anyone caught cheating will be automatically disqualified from the examination. ☊ cheat ☊
Stockholders took it on the chin yesterday as markets fell sharply. ☊ take sth on the chin ☊
Hawaii remains a popular choice for winter vacation travel. ☊ choice ☊
The company reserves the right to cancel this agreement in certain circumstances. ☊ circumstance ☊
the working/middle/upper class ☊ class ☊
classroom activities ☊ classroom ☊
Cats are very clean animals. ☊ clean ☊
The door closed with a click. ☊ click ☊
to act on behalf of a client ☊ client ☊
It was ten past six by the kitchen clock. ☊ clock ☊
the clock face (= the front part of a clock with the numbers on) ☊ clock ☊
The hands of the clock crept slowly around. ☊ clock ☊
Ellen heard the loud ticking of the clock in the hall. ☊ clock ☊
The offer closes at the end of the week. ☊ close ☊
close sth: to close a meeting/debate ☊ close ☊
The subject is now closed (= we will not discuss it again). ☊ close ☊
close sth (for sth): The museum has been closed for renovation. ☊ close ☊
close sth (to sb/sth): The road was closed to traffic for two days. ☊ close ☊
close (for sth): What time does the bank close? ☊ close ☊
We close for lunch between twelve and two. ☊ close ☊
The club was closed by the police. ☊ close ☊
The hospital closed at the end of last year. ☊ close ☊
The play closed after just three nights. ☊ close ☊
Would anyone mind if I closed the window? ☊ close ☊
She closed the gate behind her. ☊ close ☊
It's dark now—let's close the curtains. ☊ close ☊
The doors open and close automatically. ☊ close ☊
The total was close to 20% of the workforce. ☊ close ☊
We are close to signing the agreement. ☊ close ☊
Keep the door closed. ☊ closed ☊
The museum is closed on Mondays. ☊ closed ☊
This road is closed to traffic. ☊ closed ☊
Homosexuals in public life are now coming out of the closet. ☊ come out of the closet ☊
closet gays ☊ closet ☊
a long winter coat ☊ coat ☊
animals in their winter coats (= grown long for extra warmth) ☊ coat ☊
In the event of the machine not operating correctly, an error code will appear. ☊ code ☊
the collapse of share prices/the dollar/the market ☊ collapse ☊
a colleague of mine from the office ☊ colleague ☊
We were friends and colleagues for more than 20 years. ☊ colleague ☊
the Prime Minister and his Cabinet colleagues ☊ colleague ☊
At last winter came to an end. ☊ come ☊
come to do sth: This design came to be known as the Oriental style. ☊ come ☊
(+ adv./prep.): He came into the room and shut the door. ☊ come ☊
The time has come (= now is the moment) to act. ☊ come ☊
There were many disagreements over the command of the peacekeeping forces. ☊ command ☊
What is the startup command for the program? ☊ command ☊
The committee has/have decided to close the restaurant. ☊ committee ☊
It is, by common consent, Scotland's prettiest coast (= everyone agrees that it is). ☊ common ☊
The local community was shocked by the murders. ☊ community ☊
health workers based in the community (= working with people in a local area) ☊ community ☊
the international community (= the countries of the world as a group) ☊ community ☊
good community relations with the police ☊ community ☊
the Polish community in London ☊ community ☊
ethnic communities ☊ community ☊
the farming community ☊ community ☊
There is a strong sense of community in this town. ☊ community ☊
community spirit ☊ community ☊
compete (with/against sb) (for sth): Several companies are competing for the contract. ☊ compete ☊
We are in competition with four other companies for the contract. ☊ competition ☊
We won the contract in the face of stiff competition. ☊ competition ☊
We were in complete agreement. ☊ complete ☊
conclude (that)...: The report concluded (that) the cheapest option was to close the laboratory. ☊ conclude ☊
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 ☊
delegates to the Labour Party's annual conference ☊ conference ☊
The new contracts have undermined the confidence of employees. ☊ confidence ☊
It is cruel to keep animals in confined spaces. ☊ confined ☊
Confronted by an angry crowd, the police retreated. ☊ confront ☊
A faulty connection caused the machine to stop. ☊ connection ☊
a conscious act of cruelty ☊ conscious ☊
to suffer/face/take the consequences of your actions ☊ consequence ☊
These workers are considered (as) a high-risk group. ☊ consider ☊
You should consider other people before you act. ☊ consider ☊
consult with sb (about/on sth): I need to consult with my colleagues on the proposals. ☊ consult ☊
We have good contacts with the local community. ☊ contact ☊
a contract of employment ☊ contract ☊
a research contract ☊ 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 for sth: a contract for the supply of vehicles ☊ contract ☊
contract to do sth: to win/be awarded a contract to build a new school ☊ contract ☊
a contract worker (= one employed on a contract for a fixed period of time) ☊ contract ☊
I was on a three-year contract that expired last week. ☊ contract ☊
Under the terms of the contract the job should have been finished yesterday. ☊ contract ☊
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 ☊
They were sued for breach of contract (= not keeping to a contract). ☊ contract ☊
Glass contracts as it cools. ☊ contract ☊
The universe is expanding rather than contracting. ☊ contract ☊
a contracting market ☊ 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 ☊
Her actions contrasted sharply with her promises. ☊ contrast ☊
Her actions and her promises contrasted sharply. ☊ contrast ☊
contribute sth (to/towards sth): We contributed £5 000 to the earthquake fund. ☊ contribute ☊
contribute (to/towards sth): Would you like to contribute to our collection? ☊ contribute ☊
Do you wish to contribute? ☊ contribute ☊
contribute sth to sth: This book contributes little to our understanding of the subject. ☊ contribute ☊
contribute sth (to sth): She contributed a number of articles to the magazine. ☊ contribute ☊
contribute (to sth): He contributes regularly to the magazine 'New Scientist'. ☊ contribute ☊
We hope everyone will contribute to the discussion. ☊ contribute ☊
contribution (to sth): to make a contribution to charity ☊ contribution ☊
a substantial contribution ☊ contribution ☊
All contributions will be gratefully received. ☊ contribution ☊
contribution (toward(s) sth/doing sth): valuable contributions towards the upkeep of the cathedral ☊ contribution ☊
contribution (to sth): He made a very positive contribution to the success of the project. ☊ contribution ☊
a significant contribution to scientific knowledge ☊ contribution ☊
the car's contribution to the greenhouse effect ☊ contribution ☊
contribution (toward(s) sth/doing sth): These measures would make a valuable contribution towards reducing industrial accidents. ☊ contribution ☊
an important contribution to the debate ☊ contribution ☊
All contributions for the May issue must be received by Friday. ☊ contribution ☊
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 ☊
social conventions ☊ convention ☊
He felt a sudden alarm at the turn the conversation was taking. ☊ conversation ☊
What rate will I get if I convert my dollars into euros? ☊ convert ☊
Glass contracts as it cools. ☊ cool ☊
The use of cheap labour helped to keep costs down. ☊ cost ☊
running/operating/labour costs ☊ cost ☊
cost sth: The closure of the factory is likely to cost 1 000 jobs. ☊ cost ☊
a city/county/borough/district council ☊ council ☊
She's on the local council. ☊ council ☊
a council member/meeting ☊ council ☊
council workers/services ☊ council ☊
It's the thought that counts (= used about a small but kind action or gift). ☊ count ☊
They took their landlord to court for breaking the contract. ☊ court ☊
She can't pay her tax and is facing court action. ☊ court ☊
The survey covers all aspects of the business. ☊ cover ☊
a covered area of the stadium with seats ☊ covered ☊
crash sth + adj.: She stormed out of the room and crashed the door shut behind her. ☊ crash ☊
The crowd went crazy when the band came on stage. ☊ crazy ☊
Scientists disagree about how the universe was created. ☊ create ☊
The company is trying to create a young energetic image. ☊ create ☊
a credit agreement ☊ credit ☊
criminal negligence (= the illegal act of sb failing to do sth that they should do, with the result that sb else is harmed) ☊ criminal ☊
The business is still in crisis but it has survived the worst of the recession. ☊ crisis ☊
The Labour Party was facing an identity crisis. ☊ crisis ☊
The main criterion is value for money. ☊ criterion ☊
The first 24 hours after the operation are the most critical. ☊ critical ☊
He pushed his way through the crowd. ☊ crowd ☊
A small crowd had gathered outside the church. ☊ crowd ☊
Police had to break up the crowd. ☊ crowd ☊
Crowds of people poured into the street. ☊ crowd ☊
I want to get there early to avoid the crowds. ☊ crowd ☊
crowd control ☊ crowd ☊
crowd trouble ☊ crowd ☊
A whole crowd of us are going to the ball (= a lot of us). ☊ crowd ☊
He left the hotel surrounded by crowds of journalists. ☊ crowd ☊
crowded streets ☊ crowded ☊
a crowded bar ☊ crowded ☊
In the spring the place is crowded with skiers. ☊ crowded ☊
London was very crowded. ☊ crowded ☊
a room crowded with books ☊ crowded ☊
We have a very crowded schedule. ☊ crowded ☊
crucial to/for sth: Winning this contract is crucial to the success of the company. ☊ crucial ☊
Parents play a crucial role in preparing their child for school. ☊ crucial ☊
I can't stand people who are cruel to animals. ☊ cruel ☊
cultural differences between the two communities ☊ cultural ☊
working-class culture ☊ culture ☊
to draw/pull/close the curtains (= to pull them across the window so they cover it) ☊ curtain ☊
It was ten in the morning but the curtains were still drawn (= closed). ☊ curtain ☊
The earthquake caused damage to property estimated at $6 million. ☊ damage ☊
a dead person/animal ☊ dead ☊
to make/sign/conclude/close a deal (with sb) ☊ 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 ☊
a heated/wide-ranging/lively debate ☊ debate ☊
decide against sth: They decided against taking legal action. ☊ decide ☊
declare that...: The court declared that strike action was illegal. ☊ declare ☊
declare sth + adj.: The contract was declared void. ☊ declare ☊
The town fell into (a) decline (= started to be less busy, important, etc.) after the mine closed. ☊ decline ☊
Donations have decreased significantly over the past few years. ☊ decrease ☊
Dignity and pride run deep in this community. ☊ go/run deep ☊
Water freezes at 32 degrees Fahrenheit (32°F) or zero/nought degrees Celsius (0°C). ☊ degree ☊
I agree with you to a certain degree. ☊ degree ☊
a deliberate act of vandalism ☊ deliberate ☊
the delicate mechanisms of a clock ☊ delicate ☊
The delicate surgical operation took five hours. ☊ delicate ☊
demonstrate that...: These results demonstrate convincingly that our campaign is working. ☊ demonstrate ☊
demonstrate (to sb) how, what, etc...: Let me demonstrate to you how it works. ☊ demonstrate ☊
There's no denying (the fact) that quicker action could have saved them. ☊ deny ☊
The community depends on the shipping industry for its survival. ☊ depend on/upon sb/sth (for sth) ☊
Starting salary varies from £26 000 to £30 500, depending on experience. ☊ depending on ☊
in the depths of winter (= when it is coldest) ☊ depth ☊
Jim was described by his colleagues as 'unusual'. ☊ describe ☊
We need more time to see how things develop before we take action. ☊ develop ☊
The car developed engine trouble and we had to stop. ☊ develop ☊
develop (from sth) (into sth): The place has rapidly developed from a small fishing community into a thriving tourist resort. ☊ develop ☊
electrical labour-saving devices around the home ☊ device ☊
He was studying the complex similarities and differences between humans and animals. ☊ difference ☊
His death was a direct result of your action. ☊ direct ☊
She prefers to act rather than direct. ☊ direct ☊
When the police arrived, the crowd scattered in all directions. ☊ direction ☊
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 ☊
There is considerable disagreement over the safety of the treatment. ☊ 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 (among...): There is disagreement among archaeologists as to the age of the sculpture. ☊ disagreement ☊
disagreement (with sb): They have had several disagreements with their neighbours. ☊ disagreement ☊
Our countryside is disappearing at an alarming rate. ☊ disappear ☊
The discovery of a child's body in the river has shocked the community. ☊ discovery ☊
A lively discussion followed about whether he should be allowed to join the club. ☊ discussion ☊
I think it's disgusting that they're closing the local hospital. ☊ disgusting ☊
The power of speech distinguishes human beings from animals. ☊ distinguish ☊
distribute sth to sb/sth: The organization distributed food to the earthquake victims. ☊ distribute ☊
district councils ☊ district ☊
it disturbs sb to do sth: It disturbed her to realize that she was alone. ☊ disturb ☊
division of sth between A and B: the division of labour between the sexes ☊ division ☊
They have agreed to get a divorce. ☊ divorce ☊
Save the document before closing. ☊ document ☊
Do you have a dollar? ☊ dollar ☊
a dollar bill ☊ dollar ☊
to open/shut/close/slam/lock/bolt the door ☊ door ☊
The door closed behind him. ☊ door ☊
The business was on a downward path, finally closing in 2008. ☊ downward ☊
to draft a constitution/contract/bill ☊ draft ☊
The announcement had a dramatic effect on house prices. ☊ dramatic ☊
I had a vivid dream about my old school. ☊ dream ☊
Who was the driving force (= the person with the strongest influence) in the band? ☊ driving ☊
He has dropped out of active politics. ☊ drop out (of sth) ☊
There are extra flights to Colorado during the winter. ☊ during ☊
Local councillors have a duty to serve the community. ☊ duty ☊
Which way is east? ☊ east ☊
A gale was blowing from the east. ☊ east ☊
a town to the east of (= further east than) Chicago ☊ east ☊
I was born in the East, but now live in San Francisco. ☊ east ☊
They live on the east coast. ☊ east ☊
The house faces east. ☊ east ☊
the eastern slopes of the mountain ☊ eastern ☊
I'll agree to anything for an easy life. ☊ easy ☊
Buy the large economy pack (= the one that gives you better value for money). ☊ economy ☊
Stand the coin on its edge. ☊ edge ☊
educate sb to do sth: The campaign is intended to educate the public to respect the environment. ☊ educate ☊
Modern farming methods can have an adverse effect on the environment. ☊ effect ☊
'I'm feeling really depressed.' 'The winter here has that effect sometimes.' ☊ effect ☊
The overall effect of the painting is overwhelming. ☊ effect ☊
elect sb/sth: an elected assembly/leader/representative ☊ elect ☊
an electric motor ☊ electric ☊
an electrical fault in the engine ☊ electrical ☊
Our favourite restaurant was closed, so we had to go elsewhere. ☊ elsewhere ☊
The government has declared a state of emergency following the earthquake. ☊ emergency ☊
The government had to take emergency action. ☊ emergency ☊
The pilot made an emergency landing in a field. ☊ emergency ☊
The house had been standing empty (= without people living in it) for some time. ☊ empty ☊
an empty gesture aimed at pleasing the crowds ☊ empty ☊
enable sth: a new train line to enable easier access to the stadium ☊ enable ☊
Her words were a great encouragement to them. ☊ encouragement ☊
The debate ended in uproar. ☊ end in sth ☊
My car had to have a new engine. ☊ engine ☊
I switched/turned the engine off. ☊ engine ☊
enquiry into sth: a public enquiry into the environmental effects of the proposed new road ☊ enquiry ☊
I entirely agree with you. ☊ entirely ☊
There have been some impressive entries in the wildlife photography section (= impressive photographs). ☊ entry ☊
the entry of women into the workforce ☊ entry ☊
the environmental impact of pollution ☊ environmental ☊
escape sth: They were glad to have escaped the clutches of winter for another year. ☊ escape ☊
The museum is closed while essential repairs are being carried out. ☊ essential ☊
The school has established a successful relationship with the local community. ☊ establish ☊
Police estimate the crowd at 30 000. ☊ estimate ☊
We talked about the contract, pay, etc. ☊ etc. ☊
the value of the euro against the dollar ☊ euro ☊
It was cold there even in summer (= so it must have been very cold in winter). ☊ even ☊
the even distribution of food ☊ even ☊
the long winter evenings ☊ evening ☊
They were watching her every movement. ☊ every ☊
The cave contained evidences of prehistoric settlement. ☊ evidence ☊
evil deeds ☊ evil ☊
His words had exactly the opposite effect. ☊ exactly ☊
excited (by sth): Don't get too excited by the sight of your name in print. ☊ excited ☊
An excited crowd of people gathered around her. ☊ excited ☊
to feel a surge/thrill/shiver of excitement ☊ excitement ☊
The expectation is that property prices will rise. ☊ expectation ☊
experienced in sth/in doing sth: He's very experienced in looking after animals. ☊ experienced ☊
Many people do not like the idea of experiments on animals. ☊ experiment ☊
Some people feel that experimenting on animals is wrong. ☊ experiment ☊
Can you explain how the email system works? ☊ explain ☊
+ speech: 'It works like this,' she explained. ☊ explain ☊
For a full explanation of how the machine works, turn to page 5. ☊ explanation ☊
90% of the engines are exported to Europe. ☊ export ☊
Then the fruit is packaged for export. ☊ export ☊
The riots are the most serious expression of anti-government feeling yet. ☊ expression ☊
The company plans to extend its operations into Europe. ☊ extend ☊
He's been granted an extension of the contract for another year. ☊ extension ☊
The pollution of the forest has seriously affected plant life and, to a lesser extent, wildlife. ☊ to... extent ☊
We don't charge extra for the activities—everything is included in the admission fee. ☊ extra ☊
to close/open your eyes ☊ eye ☊
The closure of the mine was the single most important factor in the town's decline. ☊ factor ☊
The cause of the crash was given as engine failure. ☊ failure ☊
They are fair and decent employers. ☊ fair ☊
crowds of football fans ☊ fan ☊
a farm worker/labourer ☊ farm ☊
a farming community ☊ farming ☊
The window wouldn't fasten. ☊ fasten ☊
The suggestion to close the road has found favour with (= been supported by) local people. ☊ favour ☊
an athlete who fell from favour after a drugs scandal ☊ favour ☊
feature sb/sth: The latest model features alloy wheels and an electronic alarm. ☊ feature ☊
my fellow passengers on the train ☊ fellow ☊
People were working in the fields. ☊ field ☊
a ploughed field ☊ field ☊
a field of wheat ☊ field ☊
We camped in a field near the village. ☊ field ☊
Workers are fighting the decision to close the factory. ☊ fight ☊
his final act as party leader ☊ final ☊
The project will only go ahead if they can raise the necessary finance. ☊ finance ☊
a finely tuned engine ☊ finely ☊
Most animals are afraid of fire. ☊ fire ☊
fire on sb/sth: Soldiers fired on the crowd. ☊ fire ☊
It was good to feel the firm ground underfoot after hours of trudging through flooded fields. ☊ firm ☊
frozen/smoked/fresh fish ☊ fish ☊
fit sth + adv./prep.: They fitted a smoke alarm to the ceiling. ☊ fit ☊
fit sth with sth: The rooms were all fitted with smoke alarms. ☊ fit ☊
Top athletes have to be very fit. ☊ fit ☊
flash sth: The guide flashed a light into the cave. ☊ flash ☊
Tigers are flesh-eating animals. ☊ flesh ☊
flooded fields ☊ flooded ☊
the ocean/valley/cave/forest floor ☊ floor ☊
a pile of neatly folded clothes ☊ fold ☊
frozen foods ☊ food ☊
Daniel was shifting anxiously from foot to foot. ☊ foot ☊
a foot pump (= operated using your foot, not your hand) ☊ foot ☊
a football match/team/stadium ☊ football ☊
'What does Naomi think about the move?' 'She's all for it.' ☊ for ☊
She gave me a watch for my birthday. ☊ for ☊
A large proportion of the labour force (= all the people who work in a particular company, area, etc.) is unskilled. ☊ force ☊
Ron is the driving force (= the person who has the most influence) behind the project. ☊ force ☊
force sth + adv./prep.: She forced her way through the crowd of reporters. ☊ force ☊
forgive me for doing sth: Forgive me for interrupting, but I really don't agree with that. ☊ forgive ☊
forgive my doing sth: Forgive my interrupting but I really don't agree with that. ☊ forgive ☊
form sth: These hills were formed by glaciation. ☊ form ☊
The accounts were formally approved by the board. ☊ formally ☊
my former boss/colleague/wife ☊ former ☊
He made a fortune in real estate. ☊ fortune ☊
Looking forward, we hope to expand our operations in several of our overseas branches. ☊ forward ☊
The door opened, blocking his forward movement. ☊ forward ☊
The photograph had been framed. ☊ frame ☊
Her blonde hair framed her face. ☊ frame ☊
He stood there, head back, framed against the blue sky. ☊ frame ☊
Three people were freed from the wreckage. ☊ free ☊
The hijackers agreed to free a further ten hostages. ☊ free ☊
freedom (of sth): freedom of action/choice ☊ freedom ☊
Prices are higher than they would be if market forces were allowed to operate freely. ☊ freely ☊
Both players freely acknowledge that money was a major incentive. ☊ freely ☊
Millions of people gave freely in response to the appeal for the victims of the earthquake. ☊ freely ☊
I froze with terror as the door slowly opened. ☊ freeze ☊
The smile froze on her lips. ☊ freeze ☊
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 ☊
freeze sb: Two men were frozen to death on the mountain. ☊ freeze ☊
It may freeze tonight, so bring those plants inside. ☊ freeze ☊
freeze (up): The pipes have frozen, so we've got no water. ☊ freeze ☊
freeze sth (up): Ten degrees of frost had frozen the lock on the car. ☊ freeze ☊
Water freezes at 0°C. ☊ freeze ☊
It's so cold that even the river has frozen. ☊ freeze ☊
freeze sth: The cold weather had frozen the ground. ☊ freeze ☊
an animal's front legs ☊ front ☊
frozen peas ☊ frozen ☊
I'm absolutely frozen! ☊ frozen ☊
You look frozen stiff. ☊ frozen ☊
The ground was frozen solid. ☊ frozen ☊
I fully understand your motives. ☊ fully ☊
She's very lively and full of fun. ☊ fun ☊
I need money to be able to function as an artist. ☊ function as sb/sth ☊
a dance festival funded by the Arts Council ☊ fund ☊
a fur farm (= where animals are bred and killed for their fur) ☊ fur ☊
We have decided to take no further action. ☊ further ☊
The museum is closed until further notice (= until we say that it is open again). ☊ further ☊
The party had a net gain of nine seats on the local council. ☊ gain ☊
gamble sth (on sth): He's gambling his reputation on this deal. ☊ gamble ☊
A crowd gathered at the factory gates. ☊ gate ☊
A crowd soon gathered. ☊ gather ☊
A large crowd was gathered outside the studio. ☊ gather ☊
I check the bookings to get a general idea of what activities to plan. ☊ general ☊
I know how it works in general terms. ☊ general ☊
the general belief/consensus ☊ general ☊
She agreed to come, after a little gentle persuasion. ☊ gentle ☊
give sth to sb: She'd given the bug to all her colleagues. ☊ give ☊
He was given a new heart in a five-hour operation. ☊ give ☊
give sth to sb: He gives Italian lessons to his colleagues. ☊ give ☊
The operation gave him back the use of his legs. ☊ give sb back sth, give sth back (to sb) ☊
The bomb went off in a crowded street. ☊ go off ☊
go doing sth: It's unprofessional to go round criticizing your colleagues. ☊ go around/round ☊
She decided not to go through with (= not to have) the operation. ☊ go through with sth ☊
good (about sth): I had to take a week off work but my colleagues were very good about it. ☊ good ☊
Take out our service contract and say goodbye to costly repair bills. ☊ goodbye ☊
the board of governors of the college ☊ governor ☊
I can't decide. I'll have to ask the governor (= the man in charge, who employs sb). ☊ governor ☊
A great crowd had gathered. ☊ great ☊
The great majority of (= most) people seem to agree with this view. ☊ great ☊
There was a great big pile of books on the table. ☊ great ☊
Employers cannot discriminate on grounds of age. ☊ ground ☊
The residents formed a community action group. ☊ group ☊
a group activity (= done by a number of people working together) ☊ group ☊
I'm half inclined to agree. ☊ half ☊
The crowd threw up their hands (= lifted them into the air) in dismay. ☊ hand ☊
I handed the watch in to the police. ☊ hand sth in (to sb) ☊
She resigned and handed over to one of her younger colleagues. ☊ hand over (to sb), hand sth over (to sb) ☊
They had put in hours of hard graft. ☊ hard ☊
She nodded her head in agreement. ☊ head ☊
health and safety regulations (= laws that protect the health of people at work) ☊ health ☊
a healthy child/animal/tree ☊ healthy ☊
a chance to hear the first movement again ☊ hear ☊
The heat wasn't on and the house was freezing. ☊ heat ☊
The money raised will help towards (= partly provide) the cost of organizing the championships. ☊ help ☊
The college will no longer have to close, thanks to the help of private investment. ☊ help ☊
helpful in doing sth: Role-play is helpful in developing communication skills. ☊ helpful ☊
the grasslands of the high prairies ☊ high ☊
Highway patrol officers closed the road. ☊ highway ☊
a hill start (= the act of starting a vehicle on a slope) ☊ hill ☊
a hip replacement operation ☊ hip ☊
The meeting will be held in the community centre. ☊ hold ☊
The police were unable to hold back the crowd. ☊ hold sb/sth back ☊
We hope to be there within the hour (= in less than an hour). ☊ hour ☊
This is the only place to get a drink after hours (= after the normal closing time for pubs). ☊ hour ☊
Clients can now contact us by email out of hours (= when the office is closed). ☊ hour ☊
I've been waiting for hours. ☊ hour ☊
the housing market (= the activity of buying and selling houses, etc.) ☊ housing ☊
the council's housing policy ☊ housing ☊
How does it work? ☊ how ☊
a huge crowd ☊ huge ☊
human anatomy/activity/behaviour/experience ☊ human ☊
a hundred-year lease ☊ hundred ☊
hurry sb: I don't want to hurry you but we close in twenty minutes. ☊ hurry ☊
Images of deer and hunters decorate the cave walls. ☊ image ☊
a vivid/fertile imagination ☊ imagination ☊
to take immediate action ☊ immediate ☊
an immoral act/life/person ☊ immoral ☊
the environmental impact of tourism ☊ impact ☊
The report assesses the impact of AIDS on the gay community. ☊ impact ☊
Businesses are beginning to feel the full impact of the recession. ☊ impact ☊
social support to cushion the impact of unemployment ☊ impact ☊
craters made by meteorite impacts ☊ impact ☊
The impact of the blow knocked ******** balance. ☊ impact ☊
They failed to consider the wider implications of their actions. ☊ implication ☊
Money played an important role in his life. ☊ important ☊
in spring/summer/autumn/winter ☊ in ☊
to be in uniform ☊ in ☊
to act in a play ☊ in ☊
Six people were killed in the riot, including a policeman. ☊ including ☊
'Do you agree?' 'Indeed I do/Yes, indeed.' ☊ indeed ☊
the indirect effects of the war ☊ indirect ☊
We interviewed each individual member of the community. ☊ individual ☊
donations from private individuals (= ordinary people rather than companies, etc.) ☊ individual ☊
Initially, the system worked well. ☊ initially ☊
My contract is initially for three years. ☊ initially ☊
It was up to the US to take the initiative in repairing relations. ☊ initiative ☊
The group has just inked a $10 million deal. ☊ ink ☊
Inside the box was a gold watch. ☊ inside ☊
The crowd were shouting insults at the police. ☊ insult ☊
These plants will add interest to your garden in winter. ☊ interest ☊
the internal workings of government ☊ internal ☊
The interval between major earthquakes might be 200 years. ☊ interval ☊
The runners started at 5-minute intervals. ☊ at (...) intervals ☊
to give an interview (= to agree to answer questions) ☊ interview ☊
Who invented the steam engine? ☊ invent ☊
I wish mobile phones had never been invented! ☊ invent ☊
invest (in sth): Now is a good time to invest in the property market. ☊ invest ☊
When the factory closes, it will mean 500 people losing their jobs. ☊ it ☊
Members of the public joined the search for the missing boy. ☊ join ☊
Just my luck (= the sort of bad luck I usually have). The phone's not working. ☊ just ☊
The clock struck six just as I arrived. ☊ just ☊
There is just one method that might work. ☊ just ☊
a keen sportsman ☊ keen ☊
I kept a weekly account of my workload and activities. ☊ keep ☊
There's a special key for winding up this clock. ☊ key ☊
She played a key role in the dispute. ☊ key ☊
a kind action/gesture/comment ☊ kind ☊
kind (to sb/sth): kind to animals ☊ kind ☊
Would you be kind enough to close the window? ☊ kind ☊
He has kindly agreed to help. ☊ kindly ☊
'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 ☊
You know that restaurant round the corner? It's closed down. ☊ you know ☊
a shortage of labour ☊ labour ☊
Employers are using immigrants as cheap labour. ☊ labour ☊
Repairs involve skilled labour, which can be expensive. ☊ labour ☊
good labour relations (= the relationship between workers and employers) ☊ labour ☊
manual labour (= work using your hands) ☊ labour ☊
The price will include the labour and materials. ☊ labour ☊
The company wants to keep down labour costs. ☊ labour ☊
The workers voted to withdraw their labour (= to stop work as a means of protest). ☊ labour ☊
He was sentenced to two years in a labour camp (= a type of prison where people have to do hard physical work). ☊ labour ☊
The land rose to the east. ☊ land ☊
During the war their lands were occupied by the enemy. ☊ land ☊
The elephant is the largest living land animal. ☊ land ☊
the woods and fields that are typical features of the English landscape ☊ landscape ☊
to launch an appeal/an inquiry/an investigation/a campaign ☊ launch ☊
to launch an attack/invasion ☊ launch ☊
a party to launch his latest novel ☊ launch ☊
The Navy is to launch a new warship today. ☊ launch ☊
to launch a communications satellite ☊ launch ☊
The lead car is now three minutes ahead of the rest of the field. ☊ lead ☊
The polls have given Labour a five-point lead. ☊ lead ☊
She was offered the leading role in the new TV series. ☊ leading ☊
He played a leading part in the negotiations. ☊ leading ☊
It works, at least I think it does. ☊ at least ☊
The documentary caused a lot of bad feeling, not least among the workers whose lives it described. ☊ not least ☊
leave to sb: The only course of action left to me was to notify her employer. ☊ leave ☊
These machines have lain idle since the factory closed. ☊ lie ☊
They could see that the company had a limited life (= it was going to close). ☊ life ☊
plant/animal life ☊ life ☊
Check your car before you drive to make sure that your lights are working. ☊ light ☊
She acts like she owns the place. ☊ like ☊
This animal's intelligence is very limited. ☊ limited ☊
the East Coast line ☊ line ☊
a car with a 3.5 litre engine ☊ litre ☊
an intelligent and lively young woman ☊ lively ☊
a lively and enquiring mind ☊ lively ☊
He showed a lively interest in politics. ☊ lively ☊
Her eyes were bright and lively. ☊ lively ☊
a lively bar ☊ lively ☊
a living faith ☊ living ☊
During the night, somebody had cut the boat loose from its moorings. ☊ loose ☊
a lorry load of frozen fish ☊ lorry ☊
She lost her husband in the crowd. ☊ lose ☊
The closure of the factory will lead to a number of job losses. ☊ loss ☊
We made a loss on (= lost money on) the deal. ☊ loss ☊
We are now operating at a loss. ☊ loss ☊
Machines have replaced human labour in many industries. ☊ machine ☊
How does this machine work? ☊ machine ☊
I left a message on her answering machine. ☊ machine ☊
a clock with all its machinery hanging out ☊ machinery ☊
The crowd made a mad rush for the exit. ☊ mad ☊
A passage was cleared through the crowd like magic. ☊ magic ☊
to play a major role in sth ☊ major ☊
A hundred cents make one euro. ☊ make ☊
a male nurse/model/colleague ☊ male ☊
male bonding (= the act of forming close friendships between men) ☊ male ☊
The management is/are considering closing the factory. ☊ management ☊
Diet plays an important role in the management of heart disease. ☊ management ☊
Many of those present disagreed. ☊ many ☊
the property/job market (= the number and type of houses, jobs, etc. that are available) ☊ market ☊
I struggled through the mass of people to the exit. ☊ mass ☊
workmates/teammates/playmates/classmates ☊ mate ☊
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 ☊
measure how much, how long, etc...: A dipstick is used to measure how much oil is left in an engine. ☊ measure ☊
The Richter Scale is a measure of ground motion. ☊ measure ☊
Police in riot gear were in attendance as a precautionary measure. ☊ measure ☊
a meeting of the United Nations Security Council ☊ meeting ☊
I have vivid memories of my grandparents. ☊ memory ☊
They agreed to go merely because they were getting paid for it. ☊ merely ☊
She heard the clock strike midnight. ☊ midnight ☊
the mildest winter since records began ☊ mild ☊
We may have to take military action. ☊ military ☊
Her mind is completely occupied by the new baby. ☊ mind ☊
She had a lively and enquiring mind. ☊ mind ☊
I've no idea how her mind works! ☊ mind ☊
a copper/diamond mine ☊ mine ☊
As an absolute minimum, you should spend two hours in the evening studying. ☊ minimum ☊
Women played a relatively minor role in the organization. ☊ minor ☊
minority shareholders in the bank ☊ minority ☊
a large German-speaking minority in the east of the country ☊ minority ☊
Many soldiers were listed as missing in action. ☊ missing ☊
British athletes had mixed fortunes in yesterday's competition. ☊ mixed ☊
a mixed community ☊ mixed ☊
mobile equipment ☊ mobile ☊
a mobile shop/library (= one inside a vehicle) ☊ mobile ☊
Please make sure all mobile phones are switched off during the performance. ☊ mobile phone ☊
a working model (= one in which the parts move) of a fire engine ☊ model ☊
I agreed in a moment of weakness. ☊ moment ☊
a six-month contract ☊ month ☊
to act morally ☊ morally ☊
There are thousands of verbs in English and most (of them) are regular. ☊ most ☊
Newton's laws of motion ☊ motion ☊
Rub the cream in with a circular motion. ☊ motion ☊
an electric motor ☊ motor ☊
He started the motor. ☊ motor ☊
He mounted the platform and addressed the crowd. ☊ mount ☊
to mount a protest/campaign/an exhibition ☊ mount ☊
move sb: We were deeply moved by her plight. ☊ move ☊
You can hardly move in this pub on Saturdays (= because it is so crowded). ☊ move ☊
Her new job is just a sideways move. ☊ move ☊
Every move was painful. ☊ move ☊
She felt he was watching her every move. ☊ move ☊
The management have made no move to settle the strike. ☊ move ☊
hand/eye movements ☊ movement ☊
She observed the gentle movement of his chest as he breathed. ☊ 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 ☊
a moving story/speech ☊ moving ☊
the moving parts of a machine ☊ moving ☊
fast-moving water ☊ moving ☊
He didn't move a muscle (= stood completely still). ☊ muscle ☊
I myself do not agree. ☊ myself ☊
A mysterious illness is affecting all the animals. ☊ mysterious ☊
She hammered the nail in. ☊ nail ☊
the natural world (= of trees, rivers, animals and birds) ☊ natural ☊
a naturally gifted athlete ☊ naturally ☊
Neither the TV nor the video actually work/works. ☊ neither ☊
'It's not very good, is it?' 'No, you're right, it isn't (= I agree).' ☊ no ☊
a rattling noise ☊ noise ☊
noisy children/traffic/crowds ☊ noisy ☊
Not everybody agrees. ☊ not ☊
note (that)...: Please note (that) the office will be closed on Monday. ☊ note ☊
The bar is closed until further notice (= until you are told that it is open again). ☊ notice ☊
notice how, what, etc...: Did you notice how Rachel kept looking at her watch? ☊ notice ☊
Huge numbers of (= very many) animals have died. ☊ number ☊
Most information was collected by direct observation of the animals' behaviour. ☊ observation ☊
observe that...: She observed that all the chairs were already occupied. ☊ observe ☊
He agreed with obvious pleasure. ☊ obvious ☊
He was presented with the watch on the occasion of his retirement. ☊ occasion ☊
He spent his childhood in occupied Europe. ☊ occupied ☊
a crowd of people ☊ of ☊
We haven't yet been told officially about the closure. ☊ officially ☊
All too often the animals die through neglect. ☊ often ☊
engine oil ☊ oil ☊
She tested us on irregular verbs. ☊ on ☊
We lived on an estate. ☊ on ☊
I agreed, but only because I was frightened. ☊ only ☊
Troops opened fire on (= started shooting) the crowds. ☊ open ☊
The doors of the bus open automatically. ☊ open ☊
operate (on sb) (for sth): We will have to operate on his eyes. ☊ operate ☊
to operate for suspected acute appendicitis ☊ operate ☊
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 ☊
Most domestic freezers operate at below −18 °C. ☊ operate ☊
Solar panels can only operate in sunlight. ☊ operate ☊
Some people can only operate well under pressure. ☊ operate ☊
Regular servicing guarantees the smooth operation of the engine. ☊ operation ☊
Operation of the device is extremely simple. ☊ operation ☊
The whole operation is performed in less than three seconds. ☊ operation ☊
a huge multinational operation ☊ operation ☊
the firm's banking operations overseas ☊ operation ☊
a security operation ☊ operation ☊
The police have launched a major operation against drug suppliers. ☊ operation ☊
the UN peacekeeping operations ☊ operation ☊
Will I need to have an operation? ☊ operation ☊
He underwent a three-hour heart operation. ☊ operation ☊
operation (on sb/sth) (to do sth): an operation on her lung to remove a tumour ☊ operation ☊
operation (on sb/sth) (for sth): Doctors performed an emergency operation for appendicitis last night. ☊ operation ☊
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 ☊
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 ☊
We found ourselves in opposition to several colleagues on this issue. ☊ in opposition to sb/sth ☊
Last orders at the bar now please! (= because the bar is going to close) ☊ order ☊
The report studies the organization of labour within the company. ☊ organization ☊
an organized body of workers ☊ organized ☊
At the end of the lease, the land will be returned to the original owner. ☊ original ☊
She shook the bag and some coins fell out. ☊ out ☊
a statue made out of bronze ☊ out ☊
outdoor clothing/activities ☊ outdoor ☊
I'm not really the outdoor type (= I prefer indoor activities). ☊ outdoor ☊
The lake was frozen over. ☊ over ☊
a disagreement over the best way to proceed ☊ over ☊
The runners have noticeably quickened their pace. ☊ pace ☊
fish packed in ice ☊ pack ☊
The paintings were carefully packed in newspaper. ☊ pack ☊
pack sth: I haven't packed my suitcase yet. ☊ pack ☊
He packed a bag with a few things and was off. ☊ pack ☊
He packed a few things into a bag. ☊ pack ☊
The pottery was packed in boxes and shipped to the US. ☊ pack ☊
I carefully packed up the gifts. ☊ pack ☊
He found a part-time job packing eggs. ☊ pack ☊
Are you packing up already? It's only 4 o'clock. ☊ pack up, pack sth up ☊
We arrived just as the musicians were packing up their instruments. ☊ pack up, pack sth up ☊
package sth: packaged food/goods ☊ package ☊
package sth up: The orders were already packaged up, ready to be sent. ☊ package ☊
a panel of experts ☊ panel ☊
a wildlife park ☊ park ☊
The contributors are, for the most part, professional scientists. ☊ for the most part ☊
She belongs to the Labour Party. ☊ party ☊
It takes time and patience to photograph wildlife. ☊ patience ☊
He agreed to make ten monthly payments of £50. ☊ payment ☊
The two communities live together in peace. ☊ peace ☊
He had a few pennies in his pocket. ☊ penny ☊
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 ☊
The engine seems to be performing well. ☊ perform ☊
The company has been performing poorly over the past year. ☊ perform ☊
He criticized the recent poor performance of the company. ☊ performance ☊
Profits continue to grow, with strong performances in South America and the Far East. ☊ performance ☊
The factory will be closed down over a 2-year period/a period of two years. ☊ period ☊
He's no longer personally involved in the day-to-day running of the company. ☊ personally ☊
a pet shop (= where animals are sold as pets) ☊ pet ☊
a wildlife/fashion/portrait photographer ☊ photographer ☊
the physical properties (= the colour, weight, shape, etc.) of copper ☊ physical ☊
The centre offers activities for everyone, whatever your age or physical condition. ☊ physical ☊
Try to be as physically active as possible. ☊ physically ☊
I have a vivid picture of my grandfather smiling down at me when I was very small. ☊ picture ☊
He took the clock to pieces. ☊ piece ☊
a pile of books/clothes/bricks ☊ pile ☊
She looked in horror at the mounting pile of letters on her desk. ☊ pile ☊
a pile of sand ☊ pile ☊
I have got piles of work to do. ☊ pile ☊
He walked out leaving a pile of debts behind him. ☊ pile ☊
pile sth up: Snow was piled up against the door. ☊ pile ☊
He piled his plate with as much food as he could. ☊ pile ☊
pill-popping (= the act of taking too many pills or using illegal drugs) ☊ pill ☊
Copper pipe is sold in lengths. ☊ pipe ☊
Insulation may reduce the danger of pipes bursting in winter. ☊ pipe ☊
plain yogurt (= without sugar or fruit) ☊ plain ☊
covers in plain or printed cotton ☊ plain ☊
plan (for sth): Both sides agreed to a detailed plan for keeping the peace. ☊ plan ☊
a plan of action/campaign ☊ plan ☊
the animal and plant life of the area ☊ plant ☊
a pile of dirty plates ☊ plate ☊
The part of Elizabeth was played by Cate Blanchett. ☊ play ☊
She tried in vain to point out to him the unfairness of his actions. ☊ point out (to sb), point sth out (to sb) ☊
This put him and his colleagues in a difficult position. ☊ position ☊
The athlete tested positive for steroids. ☊ positive ☊
It will require positive action by all in the industry. ☊ positive ☊
to make a positive contribution to a discussion ☊ positive ☊
Overseas investment has had a positive effect on exports. ☊ positive ☊
You cannot legally take possession of the property (= start using it after buying it) until three weeks after the contract is signed. ☊ possession ☊
It was possibly their worst performance ever. ☊ possibly ☊
a pound coin ☊ pound ☊
engine power ☊ power ☊
an allied/enemy power ☊ power ☊
a powerful engine ☊ powerful ☊
a powerful athlete ☊ powerful ☊
small, precise movements ☊ precise ☊
predict sth: a reliable method of predicting earthquakes ☊ predict ☊
No athlete would dream of entering a big race without adequate preparation. ☊ preparation ☊
It is essential that we present a united front (= show that we all agree). ☊ present ☊
present sb with sth: On his retirement, colleagues presented him with a set of golf clubs. ☊ present ☊
Unlike the American, the British press operates on a national scale. ☊ press ☊
press sth + adj.: He pressed the lid firmly shut. ☊ press ☊
The government eventually bowed to popular pressure (= they agreed to do what people were trying to get them to do). ☊ pressure ☊
The barriers gave way under the pressure of the crowd. ☊ pressure ☊
They have agreed to the proposal in principle but we still have to negotiate the terms. ☊ in principle ☊
This information must not be disclosed without prior written consent. ☊ prior ☊
to launch a research programme ☊ programme ☊
Prompt action was required as the fire spread. ☊ prompt ☊
His speech prompted an angry outburst from a man in the crowd. ☊ prompt ☊
The television isn't working properly. ☊ properly ☊
You acted perfectly properly in approaching me first. ☊ properly ☊
The price of property has risen enormously. ☊ property ☊
property prices ☊ property ☊
a property developer ☊ property ☊
prospect (of sth/of doing sth): The prospect of becoming a father filled him with alarm. ☊ prospect ☊
Levels of waste from the factory may be a danger to public health. ☊ public ☊
Why would the closure of hospitals be in the public interest (= useful to ordinary people)? ☊ public ☊
Pull the lever to start the motor. ☊ pull ☊
pull sth + adj.: Pull the door shut. ☊ pull ☊
to pursue legal action ☊ pursue ☊
We pushed and pushed but the piano wouldn't move. ☊ push ☊
Try and push your way through the crowd. ☊ push ☊
qualify sb (for sth): Paying a fee doesn't automatically qualify you for membership. ☊ qualify ☊
Her quick hands suddenly stopped moving. ☊ quick ☊
a quieter, more efficient engine ☊ quiet ☊
I quite agree. ☊ quite ☊
'I almost think she prefers animals to people.' 'Quite right too,' said Bill. ☊ quite ☊
quote (sb) (as doing sth): The President was quoted in the press as saying that he disagreed with the decision. ☊ quote ☊
a race between the two best runners of the club ☊ race ☊
These missiles have a range of 300 miles. ☊ range ☊
There is a full range of activities for children. ☊ range ☊
It was a rare (= very great) honour to be made a fellow of the college. ☊ rare ☊
a rare book/coin/stamp ☊ rare ☊
We rarely agree on what to do. ☊ rarely ☊
The number of reported crimes is increasing at an alarming rate. ☊ rate ☊
Local businesses are closing at a/the rate of three a year. ☊ rate ☊
They rated him highly as a colleague. ☊ rate ☊
Meter readings are taken every three months. ☊ reading ☊
Volunteers were ready and waiting to pack the food in boxes. ☊ ready ☊
ready to do sth: The contract will be ready to sign in two weeks. ☊ ready ☊
pictures of animals, both real and mythological ☊ real ☊
I don't really agree with that. ☊ really ☊
reason (why...): There is no reason why we should agree to this. ☊ reason ☊
He'll be famous one day. What do you reckon (= do you agree)? ☊ reckon ☊
the automatic recognition of handwriting and printed text by computer ☊ recognition ☊
She was recommended for the post by a colleague. ☊ recommend ☊
recover sth from sb/sth: Six bodies were recovered from the wreckage. ☊ recover ☊
He's still recovering from his operation. ☊ recover ☊
Our newspaper aims to reflect the views of the local community. ☊ reflect ☊
reflect on/upon sth: She was left to reflect on the implications of her decision. ☊ reflect ☊
one of the most densely populated regions of North America ☊ region ☊
regional councils/elections/newspapers ☊ regional ☊
The earthquake registered 3 on the Richter scale. ☊ register ☊
relationship (between A and B): The relationship between the police and the local community has improved. ☊ relationship ☊
The council has relaxed the ban on dogs in city parks. ☊ relax ☊
release sb/sth from sth: Firefighters took two hours to release the driver from the wreckage. ☊ release ☊
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 ☊
Only about half of the original workforce remains. ☊ remain ☊
be remarked on: The similarities between the two have often been remarked on. ☊ remark ☊
He still remembered her as the lively teenager he'd known years before. ☊ remember ☊
She agreed to rent the room to me. ☊ rent ☊
rent sb sth: She agreed to rent me the room. ☊ rent ☊
an operation to replace both hips ☊ replace ☊
a reply-paid envelope (= on which you do not have to put a stamp because it has already been paid for) ☊ reply ☊
report sth (to sb): The crash happened seconds after the pilot reported engine trouble. ☊ report ☊
a project representing all that is good in the community ☊ represent ☊
This contract represents 20% of the company's annual revenue. ☊ represent ☊
A wealthy benefactor came to their rescue with a generous donation. ☊ rescue ☊
a rescue attempt/operation ☊ rescue ☊
Research on animals has led to some important medical advances. ☊ research ☊
a wildlife reserve ☊ reserve ☊
Eric couldn't resist a smile when she finally agreed. ☊ resist ☊
Strike action should be regarded as a last resort, when all attempts to negotiate have failed. ☊ resort ☊
We agreed to pool our resources (= so that everyone gives sth). ☊ resource ☊
The news provoked an angry response. ☊ response ☊
The Council of Ministers is responsible to the Assembly. ☊ responsible ☊
He is mentally ill and cannot be held responsible for his actions. ☊ responsible ☊
The operation restored his sight (= made him able to see again). ☊ restore ☊
The long skirt restricted her movements. ☊ restrict ☊
The government has agreed to lift restrictions on press freedom. ☊ restriction ☊
The coin has the queen's head stamped on the reverse. ☊ reverse ☊
The terms of the contract are under review. ☊ review ☊
Staff performance is reviewed annually. ☊ review ☊
The area is rich in wildlife. ☊ rich ☊
He's on the right of the Labour Party. ☊ right ☊
The sun rises in the east. ☊ rise ☊
a cave with striking rock formations (= shapes made naturally from rock) ☊ rock ☊
The media play a major role in influencing people's opinions. ☊ role ☊
A large crowd had gathered round to watch. ☊ round ☊
The earth moves round the sun. ☊ round ☊
rub against sth: Animals had been rubbing against the trees. ☊ rub ☊
This explains the rules under which the library operates. ☊ rule ☊
We live in a society where we are ruled by the clock. ☊ rule ☊
The murderer was given three life sentences, to run concurrently. ☊ run ☊
The sledge ran smoothly over the frozen snow. ☊ run ☊
run sth: Could you run the engine for a moment? ☊ run ☊
The shareholders want more say in how the company is run. ☊ run ☊
a badly run company ☊ run ☊
the day-to-day running of a business ☊ running ☊
It will be a sad day for all of us if the theatre is forced to close. ☊ sad ☊
This one works in exactly the same way as the other. ☊ same ☊
say sth: The clock said three o'clock. ☊ say ☊
say sth: Say what you like (= although you disagree) about her, she's a fine singer. ☊ say ☊
Act I, Scene 2 of 'Macbeth' ☊ scene ☊
after-school activities ☊ school ☊
Only drink bottled water and check the seal isn't broken. ☊ seal ☊
a seat on the city council/in Parliament/in Congress ☊ seat ☊
The majority of seats on the board will be held by business representatives. ☊ seat ☊
I agreed to speak second. ☊ second ☊
secondary to sth: Raising animals was only secondary to other forms of farming. ☊ secondary ☊
the brass section of an orchestra ☊ section ☊
That section of the road is still closed. ☊ section ☊
see sb/sth as sth: His colleagues see him as a future director. ☊ see ☊
see (sb/sth): She looked for him but couldn't see him in the crowd. ☊ see ☊
seem (that)...: It would seem that we all agree. ☊ seem ☊
She felt unappreciated both by her colleagues and her seniors. ☊ senior ☊
serve sth: I wanted to work somewhere where I could serve the community. ☊ serve ☊
serve sb/sth: The centre will serve the whole community. ☊ serve ☊
After retiring, she became involved in voluntary service in the local community. ☊ service ☊
a session of the UN General Assembly ☊ session ☊
She set the camera on automatic. ☊ set ☊
I set my watch by (= make it show the same time as) the TV. ☊ set ☊
He pulled the lever and set the machine in motion. ☊ set ☊
The company has agreed to settle out of court (= come to an agreement without going to court). ☊ settle ☊
a severe winter (= one during which the weather conditions are extremely bad) ☊ severe ☊
a pile of sewing ☊ sewing ☊
sex discrimination (= the act of treating men and women differently in an unfair way) ☊ sex ☊
gay sex ☊ sex ☊
the sex act ☊ sex ☊
sexual orientation (= whether you are heterosexual or homosexual ) ☊ sexual ☊
The disease is a threat to anyone who is sexually active. ☊ sexually ☊
The trees provide shade for the animals in the summer. ☊ shade ☊
shake sb: He was badly shaken by the news of her death. ☊ shake ☊
share in sth: I didn't really share in her love of animals. ☊ share ☊
shift (from...) (to/towards/toward...): The balance of power shifted away from workers towards employers. ☊ shift ☊
I shifted uneasily under his gaze. ☊ shift ☊
shift (from...) (to...): The action of the novel shifts from Paris to London. ☊ shift ☊
Campaigners are shining a spotlight on the world's diminishing natural resources. ☊ shine ☊
Raw materials and labour come by ship, rail or road. ☊ ship ☊
The roads should be less crowded today. ☊ should ☊
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 ☊
wintry showers (= of snow) ☊ shower ☊
Philip went into his room and shut the door behind him. ☊ shut ☊
I can't shut my suitcase—it's too full. ☊ shut ☊
He shut his book and looked up. ☊ shut ☊
The window won't shut. ☊ shut ☊
The doors open and shut automatically. ☊ shut ☊
The bank shuts at 4. ☊ shut ☊
We left the hotel only to discover that the whole city shuts at 10.30. ☊ shut ☊
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 ☊
She shut the dog in the shed while she prepared the barbecue. ☊ shut sb/yourself in (sth) ☊
The door was shut. ☊ shut ☊
She slammed the door shut. ☊ shut ☊
Keep your eyes shut. ☊ shut ☊
Unfortunately the bank is shut now. ☊ shut ☊
a sideways move ☊ sideways ☊
a dollar/pound 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 ☊
At an agreed signal they left the room. ☊ 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 ☊
I couldn't get a signal on my cell phone. ☊ signal ☊
They nodded in silent agreement. ☊ silent ☊
a simple sentence (= one with only one verb) ☊ simple ☊
the European single currency, the euro ☊ single ☊
a shortage of skilled labour (= people who have had training in a skill) ☊ skilled ☊
He slept solidly for ten hours. ☊ sleep ☊
slide (sth) + adj.: The automatic doors slid open. ☊ slide ☊
He is, without the slightest doubt, the greatest living novelist. ☊ slight ☊
He never had the slightest intention of agreeing to it. ☊ slight ☊
the eastern slopes of the Andes ☊ slope ☊
He spends all winter on the slopes (= skiing ). ☊ slope ☊
It was no small achievement getting her to agree to the deal. ☊ small ☊
'I don't agree,' he said in a small (= quiet) voice. ☊ small ☊
They are introducing new measures to ensure the smooth running of the business. ☊ smooth ☊
The engine was running smoothly. ☊ smoothly ☊
Team sports help to develop a child's social skills (= the ability to talk easily to other people and do things in a group). ☊ social ☊
social mobility (= the movement of people from one social class to another) ☊ social ☊
Carnivores are usually socially complex mammals. ☊ socially ☊
The stores are packed solid (= very full and crowded) at this time of year. ☊ solid ☊
It was so cold that the stream had frozen solid. ☊ solid ☊
I'm sorry, I don't agree. ☊ I'm sorry ☊
There are all sorts of activities (= many different ones) for kids at the campsite. ☊ sort ☊
When I saw the smoke, I tried to sound the alarm. ☊ sound ☊
birds flying to the south for the winter ☊ south ☊
to get the spare out of the boot/trunk ☊ spare ☊
Speed is his greatest asset as a tennis player. ☊ speed ☊
spin sth (round/around): to spin a ball/coin/wheel ☊ spin ☊
There's not much community spirit around here. ☊ spirit ☊
In spite of his age, he still leads an active life. ☊ in spite of sth ☊
English became the official language for business in spite of the fact that the population was largely Chinese. ☊ in spite of sth ☊
He turned off the alarm and sprang out of bed. ☊ spring ☊
stamp A (with B): The box was stamped with the maker's name. ☊ stamp ☊
Wait here to have your passport stamped. ☊ stamp ☊
The maker's name was stamped in gold on the box. ☊ stamp ☊
He stamped the snow off his boots. ☊ stamp ☊
After the earthquake, only a few houses were left standing. ☊ stand ☊
The police ordered the crowd to stand back. ☊ stand back (from sth) ☊
She's the sort of person who stands out in a crowd. ☊ stand out (from/against sth) ☊
She acts well but she hasn't got star quality. ☊ star ☊
She starred opposite Cary Grant in 'Bringing up Baby'. ☊ star ☊
Start the engines! ☊ start ☊
Start up the engines! ☊ start up, start sth up ☊
sth is stated to be/have sth: The contract was stated to be invalid. ☊ state ☊
a bronze/marble statue ☊ statue ☊
a steam train/engine ☊ steam ☊
a pile of stones ☊ stone ☊
Why has the engine stopped? ☊ stop ☊
What time is it? My watch has stopped. ☊ stop ☊
Can you stop the printer once it's started? ☊ stop ☊
animals storing up food for the winter ☊ store ☊
Fields and hills stretched out as far as we could see. ☊ stretch ☊
They decided to launch a pre-emptive strike. ☊ strike ☊
Half the workforce are now (out) on strike. ☊ strike ☊
The train drivers have voted to take strike action. ☊ strike ☊
The euro is getting stronger against the dollar. ☊ strong ☊
a detailed study of how animals adapt to their environment ☊ study ☊
Physiology is the study of how living things work. ☊ study ☊
successful (in sth/in doing sth): They were successful in winning the contract. ☊ successful ☊
This arrangement has operated successfully for the past six years. ☊ successfully ☊
I hate to see animals suffering. ☊ suffer ☊
suggestion (for/about/on sth): I'd like to hear your suggestions for ways of raising money. ☊ suggestion ☊
suggestion (that...): He agreed with my suggestion that we should change the date. ☊ suggestion ☊
to pack/unpack a suitcase ☊ suitcase ☊
sum what...: Can I just sum up what we've agreed so far? ☊ sum up, sum sth up ☊
The UN has agreed to allow the supply of emergency aid. ☊ supply ☊
a contract for the supply of timber ☊ supply ☊
Labour supporters ☊ supporter ☊
suppose (that)...: I don't suppose for a minute that he'll agree (= I'm sure that he won't). ☊ suppose ☊
sure (that)...: I'm pretty sure (that) he'll agree. ☊ sure ☊
an uneven road surface ☊ surface ☊
surprised (at/by sb/sth): I was surprised at how quickly she agreed. ☊ surprised ☊
Surprisingly, he agreed straight away. ☊ surprisingly ☊
Not surprisingly on such a hot day, the beach was crowded. ☊ surprisingly ☊
Many birds didn't survive the severe winter. ☊ survive ☊
I was suspicious of his motives. ☊ suspicious ☊
He swept the leaves up into a pile. ☊ sweep ☊
Voting showed a 10% swing to Labour. ☊ swing ☊
What is the chemical symbol for copper? ☊ symbol ☊
a sympathetic response ☊ sympathetic ☊
The government is taking action to combat drug abuse. ☊ take ☊
He takes the view that children are responsible for their own actions. ☊ take ☊
Workmen arrived to take down the scaffolding. ☊ take sth down ☊
There was a sign telling motorists to slow down. ☊ tell ☊
It tends to get very cold here in the winter. ☊ tend ☊
test (on sth): a test on irregular verbs ☊ test ☊
test sth on sb/sth: Our beauty products are not tested on animals. ☊ test ☊
Two athletes tested positive for steroids. ☊ test ☊
I'm not going in there—it's freezing! ☊ there ☊
The main thing to remember is to switch off the burglar alarm. ☊ thing ☊
Shall I help you pack your things? ☊ thing ☊
When war threatens, people act irrationally. ☊ threaten ☊
The doctor pushed his way through the crowd. ☊ through ☊
The ceremony lasted two hours and we had to stand throughout. ☊ throughout ☊
The screw was so tight that it wouldn't move. ☊ tight ☊
a tightly packed crowd of tourists ☊ tightly ☊
At no time did I give my consent to the plan. ☊ time ☊
Can she tell the time yet (= say what time it is by looking at a clock)? ☊ time ☊
You have to be firm, but at the same time you should try and be sympathetic. ☊ at the same time ☊
She has sung the title role in 'Carmen' (= the role of Carmen in that opera ). ☊ title ☊
The meadows lead down to the river. ☊ to ☊
She nailed the two boards together. ☊ together ☊
Tomorrow's workers will have to be more adaptable. ☊ tomorrow ☊
There are three main types of contract(s). ☊ type ☊
Under the terms of the lease you had no right to sublet the property. ☊ under ☊
underground passages/caves/streams ☊ underground ☊
We understand each other, even if we don't always agree. ☊ understand ☊
She packed one change of underwear. ☊ underwear ☊
a military/police/nurse's uniform ☊ uniform ☊
The hat is part of the school uniform. ☊ uniform ☊
Do you have to wear uniform? ☊ uniform ☊
The walls were a uniform grey. ☊ uniform ☊
uniform lines of terraced houses (= they all looked the same) ☊ uniform ☊
The preview offers a unique opportunity to see the show without the crowds. ☊ unique ☊
The deal will put the company in a unique position to export goods to Eastern Europe. ☊ unique ☊
Medical units were operating in the disaster area. ☊ unit ☊
We should present a united front (= an appearance of being in agreement with each other). ☊ united ☊
Start number 13 proved unlucky for the Swiss skier. ☊ unlucky ☊
They were found guilty of causing unnecessary suffering to animals. ☊ unnecessary ☊
She is still a little unsteady on her feet after the operation. ☊ unsteady ☊
an unusually cold winter ☊ unusually ☊
She agreed to their conditions, albeit unwillingly. ☊ unwillingly ☊
use sth to do sth: Police used tear gas to disperse the crowds. ☊ use ☊
The quality ranged from acceptable to worse than useless. ☊ useless ☊
Currency exchange rates are always subject to variation. ☊ variation ☊
a vast crowd ☊ vast ☊
accident/earthquake/famine, etc. victims ☊ victim ☊
The crowd suddenly turned violent. ☊ violent ☊
The crowd reacted violently. ☊ violently ☊
The police play a vital role in our society. ☊ vital ☊
your active vocabulary (= the words that you use) ☊ vocabulary ☊
your passive vocabulary (= the words that you understand but don't use) ☊ vocabulary ☊
vote in favour of sth: Over 60% of members voted in favour of (= for) the motion. ☊ vote ☊
The staff have agreed to a voluntary wage freeze (= a situation in which wages are not increased for a time). ☊ wage ☊
The President agreed to speak to the waiting journalists. ☊ wait ☊
The fields were divided by stone walls. ☊ wall ☊
They were touched by the warmth of the welcome. ☊ warmth ☊
The union failed to heed warnings that strike action would lead to the closure of the factory. ☊ warning ☊
a pile of dirty washing ☊ washing ☊
They believe the statue is a waste of taxpayers' money. ☊ waste ☊
watch sth for sth: He watched the house for signs of activity. ☊ watch ☊
watch (for sth): He watched for signs of activity in the house. ☊ watch ☊
She kept looking anxiously at her watch. ☊ watch ☊
A wave of panic spread through the crowd. ☊ wave ☊
wave sth: Crowds lined the route, waving flags and cheering. ☊ wave ☊
Riot police with shields were blocking the demonstrators' way. ☊ way ☊
a weak currency ☊ weak ☊
the weakness of the dollar against the pound ☊ weakness ☊
The inscription on the coin had worn away. ☊ wear away, wear sth away ☊
The office is closed at the weekend. ☊ weekend ☊
The office is closed on the weekend. ☊ weekend ☊
We go skiing most weekends in winter. ☊ weekend ☊
Take whatever action is needed. ☊ whatever ☊
The crowd booed and whistled as the player came onto the field. ☊ whistle ☊
The crowd went wild. ☊ wild ☊
Interest rates have been fluctuating wildly. ☊ wildly ☊
She'll listen to music, alone in her room, for hours. ☊ will ☊
win sth from sb: The Conservatives won the seat from Labour in the last election. ☊ win ☊
The company has won a contract to supply books and materials to schools. ☊ win ☊
a north/south/east/west wind ☊ wind ☊
The river winds its way between two meadows. ☊ wind ☊
wind sth (up): He had forgotten to wind his watch. ☊ wind ☊
to open/close the window ☊ window ☊
a mild/severe/hard winter ☊ winter ☊
Our house can be very cold in (the) winter. ☊ winter ☊
They worked on the building all through the winter. ☊ winter ☊
We went to New Zealand last winter. ☊ winter ☊
the winter months ☊ winter ☊
a winter coat ☊ winter ☊
Many British birds winter in Africa. ☊ winter ☊
a coil of copper wire ☊ wire ☊
The wisest course of action is just to say nothing. ☊ wise ☊
She acted with a touring company for three years. ☊ with ☊
withdraw sth: Workers have threatened to withdraw their labour (= go on strike). ☊ withdraw ☊
My plan worked, and I got them to agree. ☊ work ☊
The phone isn't working. ☊ work ☊
It works by electricity. ☊ work ☊
Are they any closer to understanding how the brain works? ☊ work ☊
Conflict between employers and workers intensified and the number of strikes rose. ☊ worker ☊
a hard/fast/quick/slow worker ☊ worker ☊
the working population ☊ working ☊
the animal/plant/insect world ☊ world ☊
the natural world (= animals, plants, minerals, etc.) ☊ world ☊
campaigning for world peace ☊ world ☊
an act/a place of worship ☊ worship ☊
Worst of all, I lost the watch my father had given me. ☊ worst ☊
wrap A (up) in B: Wrap the meat in foil before you cook it. ☊ wrap ☊
He wore a copper bracelet on his wrist. ☊ wrist ☊
a written contract ☊ written ☊
wrong (to do sth): We were wrong to assume that she'd agree. ☊ wrong ☊
They knew they had acted wrongly. ☊ wrongly ☊
'It's an excellent hotel.' 'Yes, but (= I don't completely agree) it's too expensive.' ☊ yes ☊
We have yet to decide what action to take (= We have not decided what action to take). ☊ yet ☊
an earthquake/danger, etc. zone ☊ zone ☊